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About The Alliance herald. (Alliance, Box Butte County, Neb.) 1902-1922 | View Entire Issue (July 1, 1909)
otuwm fmmmummm Agricultural Experimentation in Box Butte County Dr. Wilcox Here Dr. E. Mead Wilcox, accompanied by his assistant, Prof. Stone, arrived in town Sunday morning on No. 41, ready to be gin the work of investigating plant di seases prevalent in this part of tlio state. The room, which has been assigned to Dr, Wilcox for a laboratory in the city hall, has been thoroughly cleaned and renovat ed, the necessary furniluro installed, and as soon as his apparatus arrives wll pro sent the appearance of an active, efficient laboratory. Early Sunday morning Mr, Newberry took them out north of town in his machine to investigate rumors of disease that had already appeared in some fields of growing potatoes. On one farm they found speci mens of diseased plauts and brought some of them back with them as material for laboratory investigation. Dr. Wilcox will undoubtedly be ready for active work at the laboratory by the time this paper is In the hands of its readers. He is a special ist in plant diseases and invites everyone to send him samples of diseased plants of whatever nature so that he may ascertain the cause of the disease and the probable remedy for it. The potato disease, which was evident on one farm north of town, is peculiar in its appearance and nothing can be defi nitely said with reference to it until it has been thoroughly investigated and the cause of it definitely determined. It at tacks the stem of the growing plant be neath tho surface of the ground and has the appearance of a black rot of the stem. Sometimes it appears only on one side of the stem and at other times completely, surrounds it. It cuts off tho supply of sap for the plant and gives a paled yellowish color 10 tho leaves, causing them in some instances to roll a little. These indica tions are undoubtedly caused by tho fact that the disease cuts off the plant nutri tion from the growing plant. One peculiar fact with reference to it may have some significance. So far, none of the diseaso has been discovered on plants the seed of which has received the formaldehyde treatment before planting. Where the disease has appeared the seed bad in no case been treated. Later inves tigation may show the diseaso in plants from treated seed. Nothing can be said with reference to the cause or cure of this disease until after laboratory investigation has shown its precise nature nnd definitely proved the cause of it. Professor Stone visited some of the farms in the vicinity where fruit is being raised and found some diseases of .fruit trees which may readily and easily be pre vented by spraying at the proper time. Potato Spraying The four row Aspinwall sprayer ordered by Mr. Newberry has arrived and will soon be in active operation on the experi mental plat on the farm of Mr. Lorance, northeast of town. It is expected that the work of the sprayer during the summer will demonstrate its value to all growers of potatoes. Spraying has never been tried in this vicinity for the purpose of holding in check potato diseases or pre venting the attacks on potatoes by the numerous Insects which prey upon them. Knowing what I do about the work of the sprayer and the benefits to be derived from it, if I had no more than ten acres I should have a sprayer and should feel sat isfied that the benefits derived from it during the first season would more than pay for it. It has been pretty thoroughly demon strated that spraying with Bordeaux mix ture will protect potatoes from both early and late blight. The late blight causes wet rot in the tubors and is very damag ing both as to the amount and the quality of the crop. These blights develop most readily in a warm, wet season. In ex cessively dry seasons there is little or no blight. Of course in bad blight years spraying has been invaluable but it has only recently been proved that spraying is indispensible even in a dry season. The experiment station of New York located at Geneva is making a ten year test of the value of spraying. It began in 1902 and accordingly has been in operation seven years. The experiment station bulletin recently received shows that for the seven years already passed there has been an average gain of no bushels per acre where the potatoes were sprayed every two weeks as compared with unsprayed potatoes in the same field, and an average gain of 84 bushels per acre where the potatoes were sprayed only three times. The seasons of 1907 and 1908 have tested well the prac ticability of potato spraying as an annual operation. In 1907 dry weather began early in the summer and continued through the time when late blight is usually most destructive. In consequence, potato fields, with but few exceptions, suffered but little from this disease. In 190S dry weather began earlier and continued later than in 1907, with the result that the germs of the late blight fungus had little chance to germinate. A careful search for the di sease was made by the Station Botanist and his assistants in many parts of the state without the discovery of even a speci men of the fungus. Reports from growers ana others prove that the disease was PROF. E. W. HUNT, DIRECTOR present in a very few restricted areas; but, taking the state as a whole. It may be said that there was no late blight in New York in 1908. Yet in spite of the fact that there was no blight, three sprayings in 1907 resulted in a gain of 44 bushels to the acre, and 5 sprayings gave a gain of 74J4 bushels per acre, while in 1938 the corresponding gains were 2gi and 39 bushels respect ively. These facts should convince the most skeptical of the value and tho necessity of spraying. It Is expected that the uso of the sprayer on the experimental plant dur ing the coming season will make an equal ly startling demonstration of its value here. I am satisfied personally of its value and the necessity for it and if I were a potato grower here I should have 'one without fail. Out most of the potato growers will have to sec an actual demon stration of its value before trying it. I do not know as they are to be blamed very much for that because there have been so many fakes that have been so well and shrowdly advertised as to appear to have merit and a good many farmers have been stung by them. Experience teaches them to be slow and to be absolutely convinced before investing. TroubiTwitiTsmalTGrain Tho other day in riding through the country I camo across a fifty acre field of small grain that looked sickly. It seemed as though it needed immediato attention if any crop was to be produced. I got out and examined it- The lower leaves had turned. yellow and were dead and the whole field looked as though it had been "fired," to uso tho expression of a neigh bor. What was really the matter, was this! Owing to the recent rains a crust had formed over the surface, shutting off tho supply of air to the roots. Air is as necessary to the roots of plants as it is to the tops and to shut off tho supply of air has two results. It stops the underground breathing, producing a smothering effect, and it prevents the oxidization of the min eral salts in the soil, which converts them into plant food, thus cutting off the supply of food and starving the plant. The thing to do is to break the crust and let in the air and in growing grain there is no im plement that will do this as satisfactorily and as well as the Hallock weeder. Mr, "Sheep" Johnson, living west of town, had a field in this condition. He tried the weeder on it and in a few days it had brightened up, quickened its growth, be come vigorous and thrifty and looked as though nothing had ever been the matter with it. Those who have small grain in this condition can thus learn what to do with it to improve it. Neighboring Notes The nnimal that has killed so much live stock in the south part of Custer county the last few weeks, and which was supposed to be n mountain Hon. was Bhot and killed by a farmer near Ocouto last week, and turned out to be an immense gray wolf. Rewards ag gregating $171 in cash had been offer ed and so sure were the parties inter ested that Hits was the brute that had been doing the damage that the money was protnply turned over to the man who loaded the wolf with buck shot, From Mluattiro Free l'rosst W. E. Lotspeich of Bingham, Nebr.. a station east of Alliance, was a visitor with his brother and family at this place over Sunday. Mrs. Agnes Kennisou of the Enter prise hotel, accompanied by Miss Anna McConkey and Martin Whitman, de parted Tuesday for Alliance to attend the wedding of Miss Anna's sister. From Alliance Mrs. Kennison and Miss McConkey will go to points farther east and Mr. Whitman will continue on to Fillmore county, where he will visit his sister. I'mra Custer Co. Chief: H. M. Sullivan spent several days at Alliance last week. S, K. Warrick came down from Al liance on last Tuesday to look after banking matters here. Chas. Triplett, who has been sta tioned at Broken Bow at various times during the past few years, is again in the city and is temporarily filling the vacancy caused by the promotion of Ed. Powell. Wm. Graham came down from Al liance on last Tuesday and expects to spend a couple of months assisting in the Broken Bow State Bank while the various officers and employees in that institution take their annual vacation. From Crawford Cuurlur: Jennie Stetson left Sunday for Alii liance to attend the normal. Edna Kincker left this morning for Alliance for a short visit with friends. Virgil Caven returned on Saturday from St. Agnes' Academy at Alliance. Charles Russell of Gordon passed through Crawford Thursday going to Alliance. l'roru Ilox Hntto Cor., Hay Spring Enterprise: Mr. and Mrs. Wni. O'Marn. and Johnny went to Alliance the 17th to attend the Stockmen's Association. They returned Saturday afternoon. Miss Mon a Loom is went to Alliance Saturday with her uncle C, H . Loomis and wife to attend tho Stockmen's Association and visit friends- She ex pected to bo gone about two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Heaton went to Hay Springs Monday, the former to attend the meeting and banquet of the Masons, They returned Tuesday morning, Misses Gladys Bowman and Alico Staab accompanied them to make a visit on the ranch. Cards are out announcing the mar riage of Miss Bertha Burleigh of Hem ingford and Mr- Ed. Zurchcr of Lake side. The bride was well and favor ably known to the people of Hay Springs and vicinity, her father having been pastor of the M. E. church of that place a few years ago. The groom was raised in this neighborhood, but has spent tho time of late years on his claim near Lakeside. He is a young man of sterling qualities and worth, and the many friends of these estimable young people wish them a long life of joy and prosperity. From Itjshvlllo Recorder: J. W. Jackson went down to Alliance Monday on bupiness, returning Wed nesday. County Clerk Van Vleck drove his family down to his claim Wednesday to remain for the summer. Jim Wilson rode up from Alliance Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. V. V. Wood and daughter, Wilma. Jim has taken the medical course at the State University and can now add M. D. to his name. Mr. and Mrs. Wood rode back to Alliance accompanied by Mary Wilson, who will visit with them. C Patterson and Fred Hoyt took the train for Alliance Sunday morning. They got as far as Hay Springs, and as Fred found there was little or no rain, he phoned down to Charlie Plantz to bring up the auto with his wife and Miss Stewart and he rode on to Alliance in the auto as he intended at first, but was deterred on account of the rain which felliin Rushville. They return ed Tuesday afternoon. From Gordon Journal: Clate Jordan returned from Alliance Inst Saturday evening whero he had been taking in the sights of Frontier Day at that place. He reports an ex cellent show and a fine time. From Mitchell Index: Mrs. D. W. Reiman came over from Alliance Saturday for a short visit with friends, returning Monday. Miss Carol Stewart left yesterday morning for eastern Nebraska, where she will spend the summer with a sister of Mrs. Stewart's. Mrs. Stewart ac companied her as far as Alliance. From Huyurd Transcript: F. E. Stearns and Fred Benton were among those from here who attended the Stock Association in Alliance last week. ' ' From nil reports the Stockmen's Association held in Alliance was a suc cess in every particular. From reports the largest crowd was there that has ever congregated in western Nebraska, and as usual the good people of Alli ance entertained the people royally. From Goring Courier. George Leavitt went to Alliance this morning on business, which will be combined with a visit over Sunday with his soti, Fred. The latter is contem plating removal to Idaho. From tho Hyanuls Tribune: Misses Mary aud Winnie Egau, who have been attending St. Agnes' acade my at Alliance, returned home last Saturday for the summer vacation. Thomas and Miss Mary Lynch, after attending the Stockmen's convention at Alliance last week, went to Hot Springs, S. D., for a few days' recrea tion. Among those from Whitman and vi cinity attending the Stockmen's con vention at Alliance were Jay Taylor, Luther Phillips, B. Greathousc, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Taylor, Homer Phipps, Mr. Darr aud daughters Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Sears, after the Stockmen's convention at Alliance, en joyed a trip to Scottsbluff in an auto mobile, guests of Col. and Mrs. Valen tine, They reached home Monday evening on delayed train (as usual) No. 44, and report a most enjoyable visit at Scottsbluff. The Tribune neglected to mention last week (hat Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stansbie had returned from a visit of a week with relatives in Custer county. To even up we'll state that Tom was one of the jollicst of the hundreds of stockmen at the convention in Alliance last week, The annual meeting of the Nebraska Stockmen's association, held at Alliance three days last week, was the most successful one ever held. The sessions were intensely interesting, well attend ed, and Alliance did herself proud in entertaining the unusally large number of visitors, among whom were nearly 200 Hyannis and Grant county resi dents. On such occasions as this hotel and lodging accomodations are scarce aud the prices very muchly ele vated, but 'twas not so at Alliance last week, tho prices being very reasonable and an active committee succeeded in placing all visitors in good quarters and noting that they were well admin istered. MARSLAND. (Received June 24, too late for publication in last issue.) Horse buyers are visiting all the ranches buying up all the horses they can find. The camp meeting at Crawford is doing fine work. Some are attending that live sixty to eighty miles away. Mr. Tolman has gone to Oregon to visit his daughter, Mrs. Charlie McGogy, and his sister and other friends. He expects to put in some months at 'tho sea shore, then return by way of Denver. Albert Hovarka has been on the sick list for a short time. Bert Uouck is hauling more lumber from Miller's lumber yards. He is mak ing some fine improvements. Mrs. G. M. Burns has gone to the hos pital for an operation. She has been in poor health for some time. Mrs. Hughes has bought 1G0 acres of land, the Clark place, for which she paid $1,500. A. H. McLaughlin bought 80 acres of land which joins the Marble place. S. M. Trussell bought 80 acres of land, the McLaughlin place, paying S450 for the same. Fred Ellsworth from Belmont has been down to the Gregory ranch breaking sod. Those who attended the advent camp meetings at Crawford from Belmont were Mrs Lee Gregory and daughters, Ellsworth and family, Deal and family. Miss Gertie Tolman and Miss P. Jacob son have gone to Oregon and Washington to visit friends, see the country and have a good time. Mr. and Mrs. Pierce and family from Belmont attended the camp meeting at Crawford. Carroll Tolman and wife attended church at Belmont Sunday and took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Deal, together with Mr. and Mrs. Pierce and others. The elderly Mr. Gregory is again on the Sick list. He may have to return to Hot Springs. Mrs. S. M. Trussell is "mumping" it this week, her face being a sight to see. She is thankful that it is only once in a life time. The dance at Marsland Friday night was fine. The crowd was small but all report a big time. G. M. Burns has finished painting M. Trussell's house and the Sunny Side school house. ' He did a fine job. Albert Hovarka has taken a job of cut ting and putting up 200 tons of hay for Mrs. Hughes. L. Snow has done a fine job painting his house, which is another improvement in our town. It seems that everyone is trying to beautify their place. G. M, Burnes has gone to Hemingfotd. He has a job of six large buildings to paint at Hemingford and Alliance. He is the boss painter. DOBBINS' BOND IS REDUCED Alleged Maybray Conspirator May Be Released on Ball. Council Bluffs, la. June 28. Upon the application of John R. Dobbins tho amount of the bonds In the two cases pending against him in relation with the Maybray cases, on a specific charge of a conspiracy to swindle T. W. Ballew of Princeton, Mo., out of $30,000, was reduced from $7,000 to $6,000. Dobbins was arrested in New York and has been in Jail hero for several months. Recently he was vis ited by a stranger, who Is understood to represent people ready to furnish the bond for Dobbins. Ballew has op posed any move calculated to aid In Dobbins' release on ball. YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIETIES Sessions Concluded and New Officers Elected. Dubuque, la., Juno 29. Tho ninth annual convention of the young peo plo's societies of the Lutheran League of Iowa concluded Its sessions here. Tho following officers were elected: Presldont, Hugo Welerauch of Waver ly; vice president, Clara Holhlg of Du buque; recording secretary, Otillle Graf of Strnwhorry Point; correspond ing secretary, Kate Delninger of Owa tonna, Minn.; treasurer, Qus Oelweln of Oolwoln. Mason City or Oelweln will got tho rtKct meeting, the matter not hawing been dttlJ. BRENNAN'S SANITARY FOUNTAIN It couldn't be better IT'S BEST Conrad Koch Jewelry and Watch Repairing Special attention given to RAILROAD WORK BRENNAN'S DRUG STORE CONTEST NOTICE DUPAltTMKNT OP THE INTERIOR, UNITED STATUS I.AJJD OITICE. a ... 1 ANlinco, Nebraska. Juno 12, 1000 A sutllc out contest ulllrtavlt huvinK been ,m '.Vn'.'iV" co l,y H.nrrY Der-- contest! itllt. nKBlnst lioinostciKl Entry No. 01013 wado October 30Ui. inps. for S. V. H section it Is aliened tlmt tho sulci Ellert Stlndt does not reside on tho said land and 1ms no bulld- iK?i",i'Vl"M111.8 thereon unci Hint lie bus V J.itM .rt!.B.Kati1f,f.(,rraoro llll,n sl months r,l?,hv0. Wfi1Uito.of tl'lscontesi, until parties are i &?.?Uffi.it? ""l,C!" respond, und ofTor Svi,w.ieo ULhlnK , 'Hd ulleuation at 10 l,ajid Olllcpat Alliance, Nebraska. ,.fli,iS.Kli iHll,fst,lllt ''avlnc;. In a proper Stv ,,lfrl.Ju,"l) 7- 1W!. set fortfi facts iorli,.w!fn?il,Ilt ,lI.tcr luo dUIsenco personal i.i?S I itl,l8i Mot.,c5 Mn"t Ixs made. It Is i ,.'i! cr.0(1 un" 'Ireeted that such notlco be 1 Klyori by duo and proper publication fp Jnno 17-ow v. V. vooi), IlfRlster. NOTICE TO CREDITORS State of Nebraska, I Box llutte County. fS8 '"XS! t" Btttteof Addle E. Thump 1. L. A. Horry. County Judco of ilov Ilutto county, Nebraska, hereby iiotlfy al persoYis 5f wKfiSp1 ani "e HBuuwt the estate f A. .P X-'j?nipson t,mt ! have set and ap EvW.ti'?i3;t,h (1'iy of December. 1009 at 10 o clock In tho forenoon, at tho County Court room In Alliance, for the examination of all wuVMwMi? "if110 of ?! Men" witii 11 view to their allowances and payment. K.A, l..p,?;,!)nn.lnterestL'd s creditoM of tho SKI VrJUi0-.-",1 Prc,,e"t their claims to mo it sail time, or show cause for not sodolnir, ami incuso any claims are not so presented by sn id time tl.ey shall bo forever barred. V lids notlco shall ho served by publication limn J iTni ff co week In tlm Alliance Herald, a nowspuper published in Al liance, prior to tlio day of hearing Uien under mv band and the seal of said court this 22nd day of June. ll0!l fplSfcnWM-aw County ,mle- HAcheson Bros. 8 Refrigerators Ice Cream Freezers Gasoline Stoves and Ranges OPERA HOUSE BLOCK Largest stock of Granite monu ments in the West. Nothing but first-class work and lowest prices All lettering done by pneumatic tools Write us and let us quote you prices J. F. BLOOM & CO. 1815-17 Farnam FIRE INSURANCE AG-ENOY HEP RESENTS THE FOLLOWING INSURANCE COMPANIES. Hartford Vuv Insuriinivt'onipuny. Nortli Auierkunof i'lillitUulpuia. I'hoenlx of lilnoUlrn. N York, Continental uf Nov W.r Ulty, NtiiKuru Hire Insurance Company. Connuotlcutt Flro tViiiiuiercliil Union Assurance Co., London Qertnanlu Klre lu. Co. r-tutoof Omuliti Ranchmen Stockmen Farmers We cordially invite you to make our office your head quarters when in Alliance. Big rest room. The daily and weekly papers on file. Easy chairs and a good, clean place to rest. Remember, when you have land for sale that we have a big organization and sell it for you. can Buyers and Sellers We get them together Phillips Thomas Land Company Ora E. Phillips Lloyd C. Thomas B. M. Thomas Combination Jack Lifter, Post Puller, Splicer and Wire Stretcher, most useful tool on a farm. Can be seen and tested at 604 Yellowstone Av. Alliance, Neb., by L. M. E. Anderson St., Omaha, Neb. Liverpool. London and Globe Ins. Co. TinnSe11" C" W yrk' JMjoenlxln "o.. Hartford. Conn I Iroiimnk Iuii( Insurance Co. ItoolitMor German Inn. Co, Office I o-MnirK.I-lctcher Mock, w -t