davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Montana farmer-stockman., 1951-11-15

out the season, the soil moisture
content as shown by the meter COM
pared very closely with the APP
pearance Of the crop. However,
crops did not show visual lack Of
moisture, even in sandy soils, until
the moisture content reached APP
proximately Is percent. These same
soils should have been irrigated
when the content reached so or so
percent.
One of the findings which seemed
most outstanding was the need for
frequent light, irrigation. The av-
erage moisture content at "a inches
throughout the irrigation season for
the IA locations where readings
were taken was 7O.6 percent, while
the average moisture content at 6
inches for the same locations was
only COL percent. This seems to in
dictate little need for additional
water at the lower level, but more
moisture needed at the higher level.
In place of one irrigation for a
grain crop, as is the usual practice,
two or three light irrigations would
seem more advisable.
This study brought out the tend
Montana farmer-stockman., 1951-11-15
IRRIGATION Department
Soil Moisture Meter
NeU Measuring DeUice Takes
Guessavork Out of Irrigation
ByH l. DUSENBERRY Extension IRRIGATION Specialist
EUGENE HELKES, Philips Coamty assoc Ext Agent

of soil was noted in each horizon.
Three blocks We're set in each hole
and three holes in each field.
It is believed that the depth of
setting is quite important and
should vary, depending on the type
of crop. The above depths are sat
isfactory for alfalfa and sugar beets,
but for a grain crop block set at
4 inches would be of value, and
there seems little use for blocks
deeper than 18 inches.
The location of the blocks is also
quite important They should be
placed both at the head end of the
field and at the lower end of the
irrigation run. This would give
some measure to determine length
of rum They should also be scat
tered in the field to represent the.
entire field as nearly as possible.
1t is not advisable to place blocks
near a head ditch or in a drainage
area.
HEADING The BLOCKS
Soil moisture blocks should be
read at least every 10 days, or as
often as the soil moisture content
is in question. It would seem adj
visable to read the blocks before
and after each irrigation and after
every rain.
A set of leads about IS inches long
were attached to the meter. These
leads with clips on the ends made
it much simpler to take readings.
Although readings were taken at
approximately 10 day intervals,
more frequent readings could have
been of value, especially on the
heavy textured soils or coarse,
sandy soils which dry more quickly.
Meter readings indicate the per-
centage of available moisture in the
soil
When. How to Irrigaie
From observations made through
Montana farmer-stockman., 1951-11-15
IRRIGATION Department

IN GENERAL, irrigation prac-
tees followed by most farmers are
based purely on guess and individ-
ua1 beliefs. When irrigation is not
based upon something more con-
crete than past experience, there is
always the possibility of under or
over irrigation, and thus crop and
soil damage. Because OF this, there
has been considerable work done
to find more scientific and intel
igent factors on which to base ir-
rigation practices.
The Bouyouces soil moisture
meter and plaster of paris blocks
provide a simple, quick and practi-
cal method for measuring the avail
able soil moisture content. With
this equipment it is possible for the
farmer to determine accurately
when and how much to irrigate.
The Bouyouces block is about
Xxi 15x3 inches in size. It is made
by molding plaster of paris in a
form. The ends of two bare wires
are imbedded in the block, parallel,
with the other ends protruding 2 to
4 feet from the block. The protrud-
ing ends of the wire are insulated
except for the tips, which connect
to the meter for reading.
These blocks are buried in the
ground at various depths in the soil,
with the end of the wire sticking
above the soil surface. Moisture
readings are taken by connecting
the wires to the meter. In a study
carried on in the Milk River valley
last summer by Gene Heikes these
blocks were used in five fields. They
were read at about Today intervals
throughout the growing season.
Placing the Blocks
The plaster of paris blocks were
set at three Depths inches, 10
inches and "a inches. Holes were
made with a soil auger and the type
Montana farmer-stockman., 1951-11-15
W FAIRBANKs-MoRsE

g nome worth remembering
PUMPS HOME WATER SERVICE AND LAUNDRY
EQUIPMENT ENGINES GENERATING SETS
HAMMER MILLS MAcNETos MOTORS .
MOWERS SCALES
Montana farmer-stockman., 1951-11-15

Yes, a Fairbanks-Morse Yer.
tical Deepwell Turbine
Pump is a lot Fighter than
rain" You get eli the irriga.
ton water you need when
and where you want it. And,
you know what that means
to you in the bigger yields
bigger profits you get from
adequately irrigated acres.
These efficient pumps are
famous for dependability
and, after all, isn't that what
you want :. a pump youcan
depend on! You won't have
to worry about high mainte.
nance and operating costs
about expensive break
downs just when you need
your pump most.
For top dependability in
an irrigation pump, see your
Fairbanks Morse Pump
Dealer. He knows irriga-
ton! Fairbanks, Morse &
Co, Chicago $, Illinois.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1951-11-15
Placing the Blocks

The plaster Of paris blocks were
set at three Depths inches, Is
inches and "A inches. Holes were
made with soil anger and the type
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-06-29
IT'S LATER THAN YOU THINK
1a2e-rwENrY-EIvE YEARS AGo-1a2e

1926-TvENTY- FIVE YEARS AGO-1926
June sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Chuh
June 21Iaroid Thomas 5 sup and Mrs Ralph Thomas
County Home Prince of Peace" Contest Column
June 22B Brooks London pooroom owner re-
ceiv naturalization
June 2sanl r. county here for last
years district managep OF 10 counties
Peoria Life Insurance Company .
Harmony Club has annual picnic al nome Mr ana
Mrs. Dinner OVsrtaf.
&c KubtscncS former postmaster at West jefferson
Wilson Akron office transferred TO Philadephia as
manager New Jersey New York and Pen
June Emery Republican executive committee
for second term London postmaster
2ondon Womans Relief Corps moves from quarters over
Creatls grocery to room in the new London AfInory
Education Association convention as delegate from TINS district OF ono
2ondon community observes l50 anniversary OF signing
houses close to IL for program on court house lawn under spc
of London Chapter OAR
Resigned this head of physical de-
1911-TFN YEARS AGo-1941
Cenowcth superintendent Of Madison County
Home elected president q West Central District supernenden
County Sheriff German Clark and Commissioner
Rodney ye Xena father and son from drowning While on
fishing trip Indian Lake
William Clark pastor Patrics Church
onored at Hall foreth
juno 22Ne1 Ohio State Guard Unit formed London known as
commanding
rolc Glove
village Chamber of Commerce
Josph Rasor 3d. retired railroad
County Robson 62 die here
2NIadon Chdrens kddies enjoy
ing at Columbus Zoo Columbus Auto Club takes Al county children
County Chapter anniversary
founding Of chapter on National Volunteer Day
urc 2J Winchester London wins $S046o in daily double
while visiting in Omaha, Nebraska.
2oho Bell Telephone Telegraph Co.
Ohio Postal Telegraph Cable Co., named defendants $4,000
damage suits Madison pleas
@ London asks damages for injuries in accident Foster
Gossad adnsraor OF estate OF WIFE Winona in accident
asks damages IN like amount
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-06-29
UNWORKABLE

The Chamber of Commerce of the United States recently pub
hed called Economic Policies for National Defense
which makes Interesting observations the problems and
difficulties Of price control Among them il says this: Once
ceiling placed single item II becomes necessary TO control
all tho factors of production involved And trying TO trace
hidden the process endless Furthermore, in order to
equitable distribution OF goods short supply prices
of which controlled at levels below those that would result
from free market operations form OF afonne
may be This especially true For basic items in the
cost of living.
Meat is most conspicious example. We again
running into the complications experienced few years back
The place price ceilings at the retail and whole
sale and the packers-bu tho cannot
troll he supply of meat The price abizaicn authorities have
already found necessary urge buyers TO avoid resort TO black
markets"
In section Of he country packers report that the supply
OF livestock coming into the market far below
normal Therc has been considerable amount of criticism Of
farmers and ranchers for This But the fact that people
will rot sell their whether they be cattle anything
ca price levels which they consider unfair low
the long such policies lead only diminished production
and more nflaficn
Two sentences from the Chamber of Commences study
we'll worth remembering These IT is imperative that
prise controls be viewed temporary Continuance OF direct
price controls whether by freeze margins other technque
beyond short period of fine will lead curtamenf Of produc
ton msaocaon OF and impairment Of the defense
effort"
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-06-29

people laugh at themselves or
people they recognize because
it rings a bell of nostalgia"
To do this he has gone back
to the small town, because he
feels most Americans, whether
they live in city or town or on
the farm, really dwell in d small
community made up of the people
they know.
Some dreamers Give in a world
all their own" Shriner has be-
come successful by creating a
world Of his own in which any
one can share a laugh.
IT is a mythical small town, !"
he said, where people looking
for excitement on Saturday go
over to the barber shop to watch
a few haircuts.
There isn't any banker there,
because of lack of business. Any
body who saves up money uses it
to leave town.
It's the kind of town in which
one fellow who found nickel
in a potato became a local cele-
brity. Everybody knew one poll
tician who was elected sheriff was
an honest man, because the first
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-06-29

simply Please have the paper carrier throw
the paper on the walk-as would be much easier
for them than throwing the paper IN the shrub
berry So often the paper gets vet as We cannon
see il Thanks. p. s. Some carriers throw theirs
on the porch"
ACCORDING TO HEYWOOD SNUGE, the poor
mans William Wrigley, old bubble gum chewer
never dies he just blows away
A RECENT STATEMENT BY THE AMERICAN
AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION says that II costs
the average driver S3.28 per mile to own and
maintain car This figure represents depreciation,
repairs tires, oil gas etc.
WASHINGTON GRAPEVINE says that the slo-
gan for the 1852 Democratic National Convention
will be :. s. Don't shoot the piano player, he's
doing the best he canlo
INTERESTING READING is the book section OF
the current READERS DIGEST. All about
woman who spent ii years in Soviet prisons. Tells,
too how former Vice President, Harry Hopkins
was duped upon visit to one Of the camps
LAST WORD I. my, my but you've gained
weight"
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-06-29

thing he did was to arrest the
previous sheriff. Later he became
postmaster, but the pay was
small. He would have starved ex-
cept for what he got by shaking
the parcel post packages.
This native, fun-poking brand
of hunlor has led critics to call
Shriner The Indiana Will Rogers.
He admires Will Rogers but
doesn't care for the nickname,
feeling any performer has to
make it on his own. Rogers went
from rope tricks to monologues.,
Herb started with a harmonica,
and still uses it.
At 33, tall, wavy-haired and
shy as Ernie Pyle in manner,
Shriner is getting homesick for
the small town in his own mind,
the small town that has made
him a top bracket chuckle-Smith.
Living in big city is like
hanging from a cliff" he said
seriously.
Now he is searching for an
ideal small town where the Shrin-
ers' can live and laugh at their
neighbors and at themselves.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-06-29
HOW TO Be A COMIC

a comic is a good memory" he
said, and added wryly, whether
for your own jokes or some
body else's."
He didn't mean just the average
parrot memory, however. If that
were all comedian required,
lots of henpecked husbands
would be laughing at their wives
all day long and trying to get
them into show business.
I could sit down and reel of
500 to 1000 jokes probably" said
Shriner. But anyone can men,
orize joke books. I don't like to
clutter up my mind with formula
gags about fat girls or long un-
derwear."
Some professional comics keep
thousands of these weary wise
cracks at tongue tip, ready for
any situation. Shriner's stock in
trade is some $50 carefully writ
ten monologues, centering largely
around odd characters or incidents
he has observed. This is where
he feels seeing eye" memory
is important.
Almost everything that has
ever happened TO me in my life
has turned out to be useful for
me in my work" he said Il like
the kind of hunor that makes
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-06-29
Ap Ne~sfsasssss

Chapter 10
There were sounds of tittering.
1t was the creature in brown
silks.
Matthew Hunter said, Penny,
go to your room"
Penny rose and went off obe-
diently. Repressed waves of mirth
rippled the back of her oversize
brown silk dress.
Jigger and Red exchanged
glances.
Hunter turned back to Jigger.
He began with grasshopper en-
ergy. IF it's story you're after
-" his mouth twisted. Some
thing with freak appeal; let me
warn you that will go to any
lengths or cost to prevent the
publication of such story"
Hunter resumed, Now, for an
explanation, since possibly one is
due you for your trouble in COM
ing here: Willie is sick; he sus-
tanned a spinal injury as child.
His world is q world of fairy
tales, and Susan's death and
cremation away from home has
added another hallucination. Will
lie imagines himself a prince, and
Susan the lost sleeping princess.
He must find her, touch her, and
restore her"
The corners of Hunters mouth
dropped moodily. It's wild,
horrible obsession. The boy rushes
off everywhere; wherever a news
paper account of an unidentified
woman appears. Sometimes, it's
embarrassing, as your presence
here now is. Explanations have to
be made; family sorrows exposed
to strangers"
Jigger said. IF you'll allow a
personal question 2"
Yes ?"
Your daughters marriage to
WiIlie-How is it you permitted
it2"
Susan wanted it" Hunters
eyes clouded. she had great com
passion for him. They were cous-
ins, had been childhood play
mates. And I, too, was sorry for
the boy. I became his father,
after his svn father-my brother,
died"
Jigger nodded. 7 understand
But marriage to a helplessly in
fantile man ?"
There was another reason
Susan never spoke Of it, or any 81
US, but the reason was there
Susan felt responsible for Wiliie's
condition. His injury had occurred
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-06-29
GOVERNOR SIGNS
The SCHOOL BILL

COLUMBUS. O., JUNE %
Gov. Frank ]. Lausche today
signed into law a bill giving
schools sos 10000 6MB for the
two years starting July ].
The governor had this to say
about the new law:
While the bin entails the ex-
penditure Of 2 greater sum than
J expected, am nevertheless
signing il.
THE various aspects of the
expenditures were thoroughly
argued out before the measure
passed.
The original (initiatedl bin
which az 2 minimum would have
cost s37 10000 M. properly
ptas not passed
Coy. Lausehe originally recon-
r1erded an additional S5,500U90
u for schools above the s1a9.-
O0o.Dob ~ they got for the
current two years.
Ine legislature passed the new
school bill On the last day Of It's
session The amount provided Wax
compromise that broke = desd-
ioex which prevented passage of
school measure during the reg,,-
- sessAGn
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-06-29

during their play together, as
children, when they were eight
and six years old. Susan always
believed it was her her negli-
gence that"
Jigger studied Hunters face.
He said thoughtfully, Your
daughter had guilt feelings"
Hunter nodded.
Jigger said, Yet she ran away,
finally p
Yes. Il was inevitable thst
SGsan would, finally. She WAS
young. attractive, unrealize
1t was substantially the story
outlined on the steps Of the
Morgue, but with more depth,
more pathos. Jigger said. You
have picture of your late daugh-
ter ?"
Hunter shook his head. No.
Nothing but some baby photo
graphs" Jigger showed surprise,
and Hunter added, There was an
album Susan took with her 10
San Francisco; we never re-
covered 1t after her death. The
few pictures remaining here fed
Willie's sick imagination. He'd
hunt them UP, and brood over
them. So, we destroyed them
What did your daughter look
like, Mr.. Hunter2"
Brown hair. regular features,
her mothers pert nose" Hunter
stopped mastering an emotion,
then finished huskiIy. She was
lovely, lovely"
A definite brunette ?"
First the eyes begged off, then
Hunters mouth set forbiddingly
Evidently, the memory was salt
on wounds yet to heal.
A feeling of vexation seized
Jigger. Descriptions in literal de.
tail were irrifatingly elusive: ar
investigator could blow his top
Have you proofs Of your daugh.
ter's death2" he asked. Reticencs
be damned; let wounds reopen.
First Hunters jaw dropped
then the tufts drew and the facc
looked affronted. You're beinf
damned insolentr'
Jigger weathered the next sec
ondg stoicaIIy. ~Wiliie's appea
wasn't the only reason / came
here to Lewiston: certainl,
wouldn't make the trip becauss
Of a fantasy told by plainly ir
rational man. I came here becaust
of certain later information
came across; information bearing
on the unidentified corpse Willi1
sWore was his wife"
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-06-29
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Sam Edward Hostetler and
Dan p. Hostetler to Emma Host
etler, undivided 1/30 interest in
Hasa acres in Darby township.
Eli F. Hostetler To Emma Host
etler, undivided 1/30 interest in
114.84 acres in Darby township.
Lester Hostetler and Katie Ann
Kramer and Verna Hostetler to
Emma Hostetler, undivided 1I30
interest in 114.84 acres in Darby
township.
c. w. Charters eft al to Mary
Charters undivided interest in lot
II Celia Willis subdivision Of out
lots 9 and 10 and part of lot is
in Celia Willis subdivision out lots
8 and 10 city Of London.
Robert Stewart and Jennie
Stewart to Harold S. Stewart
and Regina M. Stewart, property
city of London.
Ruth Wright ct al to Harl
Wright undived Alp interest in
three tracts in village of Danville.
Laura Wright to Harl Wright,
undivided 1I12 interest in three
tracts in village of Danville.
Edward Flugge and Ha z e |
Flugge to Blanche NJ. Geyer, lot
% in Greggs first addition VIII
lage of Jefferson.
Emily G. Heise to August Frank
lin Heise, undivided "A interest
In 63.09 acres in Oak Run town.
ship.
Lyle C. McCracken to Emalena
McCracken 5.58 acres in Union
township.
Oliver Lee Thomas to Esther
c. Thomas, undivided " interest
in 1882 acres in Range township.
For land heretofore owned by
Christopher r. Hanscel and Eva
Estep Hanscel by Harold r. Bid
well, Sheriff, to Frank E. Hunt
and Flora L. Hunt, lot 81 in La
fayette.
w. P. Watts and wife to Louis
Cherry and Mary Cherry, lots
73, IA, rs in Burr Oaks Heights
subdivision in Pleasant township.
w. p. Watts and wife to Rich
ard d. Markham and Josephine
Markham, lots 81 and % in Burr
Oaks Heights subdivision in Pleas
ant township.
w. p. Watts and wife to Pearlie
Williams, lots 131, 132, ISL, 152
in Burr Oaks Heights subdivision
In Pleasant township.
w. P. Watts and wife to James
Fl. Adams and Edna Mae Adams,
lots SO, GA, 65 in Burr Oaks
Heights subdivision.
w. P. Watts and wife to Ralph
E. Chamberlain and Mary B.
Chamberlain, lots So, SO in Burr
Oaks Heights subdivision in Pleas
ant township.
Deane NJ. Richmond to Maurice
F. Beathard and Nancy d. Beath-
ard, tracts on East High Street,
city of London
Martin NJ. Miller and Mary
Kathryn Miller to Ebert john
son, lot 55 in city of London.
Raymond A. Morrissey to James
II. Slaughter lot Ia in Glade Hill
addition to city of London.
Ivah G. Morrissey, guardian of
William d. Morrissey to James
II. Slaughter, lot 144 in Glade
Hill addition city of London.
Edward l.. Morrissey to James
II. Slaughter, lot 144 in Glade
Hill addition to city of London.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-06-29

84
u OUR
IN TOWN

THUMBNAtL DESCRIPTION OF LONDON
community where everybody knows whose check
Is good and whose husband isn't
WE HAVE A YOUNG FRIEND age about four,
who has a grand idea. He wants his mother 70 buy
him cement mixer with windows In 1t. He plans
to live in it, he says. Matter Of fact, can't think
of anything I'd like better If | were fourl
OVERHEARD IN A BOMB SHELTER He
was terribly proud So proud that had he known
SO many prominent people would attend his fun
eral, he would have died years ago
STORY ABOUT COUPLE or WELL OILED
FISHERMEN out at Madison Lake Seems these
two had coodly stock of bait and beer in their
boat and, after nary bite but plenty Of brew,
were rowing In TO shore. About that time big
bass jumped into the boat. One stew grabbed Mr..
Bass by the tall and threw him back into the lake.
"If you won't bite, you sure can't ride" said the
beered-up Ike Walton.
WE DON'T WANT TO HURT ANY FEELINGS
but we think that letter received the other
day from unknown customer (the letter was
not signedl rates mention here The letter stated
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-06-29
Gofa4e on The 7ou4>s
BY JOHN RoEBURr

Hunter was listening resent
fully, and Jigger continued dog
gedly. The corpse Willie tried 10
claim is known TO the New York
police as Anne Brown. To me
she's Anne Brown. possibly alias
the initials S.W. S.W. is also a
Sally Woods. girl who has dis
appeared without a trace" He
looked at Hunter intently. And
for the stitch that knits these dis
parate elements: The missing
Sally Woods originated in Lewis
toni"
Jigger repeated, Il said Lewis
ton. Doesn't that mean anything!"
Hunter wore a befuddled look.
What should ii mean?" A mo-
ment passed, then Hunter was on
his feet, as If the import, de-
layed, had finally clicked in his
brain.
What you've implied" Hunt
er's fists doubled and his voice
ANEEA* <1tG yDu AtccflEs
Jigger backed away involun-
tarily and stared, again reminded
Of something. The tone. the boil
ing anger: had he encountered
it somewhere before.
Jigger said stubbornly, Maybe
I am out Of order; but show me
proofs"
Hunter recovered control. Z
should have you arrested, pros
ecute you for SANDER. But, I'll
show you proofs" He cleared his
throate noisily. 4 can see in your
wild insinuations, the basis for
rumor that can grow and circulate
hke-like a horrible blight. I
want TO prevent that. for the sake
Of my family, and our good
name"
Hunter fused with key ring,
then opened q desk drawer.
The massive oak door closed
firmly behind them. They scuf-
fled down a flagstone walk that
ran parallel with the long drive
way. Jigger stopped. holding his
cigarette pack out to Red.
What's the word, Red?"
"Halleluiah" Red breathed
gustily. Air smells good-out
side"
They stalled over a lily pond.
Jigger said, Z mean. how did
Matthew Hunter go over with
youg"
Red puffed and exhaled. Not
too good. He gets too angry for a
guy supposedly shoulders and
head with The Lord But, yeu got
your proofs. Susan Hunter can
celled out on Poppa and Willie
two years ago. in San Francisco.
as slated"
To be continued