SOI SIMPLE TESTS FOR SEED CORN
OH BY CHICAGO BOARD OF TRAD
E
The Farmers Throughout Cass County Should Study the Matter
and Greatly Increase their Corn Crops.
William Clements, the Hurling
ton's accommodating station
agent, has recently received from
the Chicago ollicials several
copies of posters issued by the
crop improvement committee of
the Chicago Hoard of Trade, with
a request to give a copy to the city
paper. They go into the matter
of seed corn testing and give
methods which anyone can adopt
for the testing of the seed before
planting time. Five days is suf
ficient time under suitable tem
perature conditions to ascertain
whether the corn will grow or the
sprout, is dead. In some localities
in the corn belt, by reason of the
crop of last year not being pro
perly matured when the freezing
weather came, the kernel is injur
ed and the germ is killed. A
simple one-acre test is given as
follows:
i Take twelve ears, selected ac
cording to your best judgment,
arrange them in a row where
they will not be disturbed, or with
a tack put a number slip on the
butt of each ear, numbering from
1 to 12. Take a piece of any
kind of clolh, a yard or more in
length and eight or ten inches in
width, mark twelve 3-inch squares
down the middle of the cloth with
a wax crayon pencil and number
each square and soak the cloth in
six to ten kernels in a spiral
around the ear, taking them out
with the tip of a penknife from
the edge of the kernel, being care
ful not to injure the germ. Place
them in numbered squares cor
responding to numbers on ears.
After dampening the cloth thor
oughly roll up a little wet saw
dust or sand in the end to help
retain the moisture; fold the cloth
over from the sides and roll up;
Place the roll in a bucket or box
of damp sawdust or sand and put
behind the stove or some place
where it will not chill. It is best
to keep the temperature about 70
degrees, more or less. At the end
of five or six days the rolls may
bo opened and you can learn from
the simple lest the condition of
the different ears from which
kernels were taken.
It is suggested that this test is
so simple that the children of
the public schools could test the
corn in each neighborhood. Let
each pupil get twelve ears of corn
from different farmers and make
this lest at school, letting each
farmer know what per cent of his
corn will not grow. A copy of
I his poster can be seen in each of
the wailing rooms at the IHirling
lon si at ion or at the Journal
ollice.
BUSINESS ON BUR
WON INCREASING
The First Month of the Past Six
Where Increase Was
Shown.
Railroad business is looking
up. For (he llrst month in the
past six business on the lines
west of the Ilurliiiglon shows an
increase over the corresponding
monlh of 1J11. February, there
fore, is the record-breaker for
the year. The increase for the
lines west for that month is about
5, (inn cars. The lines east did
licttcr. There the increase was
about 20,000 cars.
Ilusiness through the Gales
burg yards is said to be the
heaviest ever known. The new
and modern yards are taxed to
their cnpncily lo handle the busi
ness. The coal traffic through
Oalesburg breaks all records,
more fuele being handled from
the mines south of there than at
any other lime in the past.
While other Iowa roads have
suffered because of stormy
weather, the Kurlington has been
able by hard work lo keep its lines
open and to move business. Tin
result has been to add to tin
increase.
. deports show that business on
the eastern part of the lines west
has been excellent, but the ton
nage handled on the Wyoming di
vision has not shown the increase
that might have been expected.
To Mothers And Others.
You can use Bucklen's Arnica
Salve to cure children of eczema,
rashes, letter, dialings, scaly and
enisled humors, as well as their
accidental injuries cuts, burns
bruises, etc., with perfect safely
Nothing else heals so quickly. For
boils, ulcers, old, running or
fever sores or piles it has no
equal. 2!) cents at F. (J. Fricke
& Co.
W. L. Davis In Town.
W. L. I (avis, superintendent of
the Gordon-Ferguson Cap com
pany of St. Paul, was in the city
today interviewing the clothing
firm of C. K. Wescott's Sons. Mr.
Davis was the instigator of the
"pure fur law," and was largely
responsible for the passage of
this beneficial measure.
JOHN CLOIDI. SENIOR
DIES QUITE SUDDENLY
Another Old and Highly Respected
Citizen Passes Over to the
Great Beyond.
After an illness dating back
Iwenly-llve years, eighteen of
which he has been perfectly help-
ess, John J. Cloidt, sr., died
peacefully at. his home on West
Main street last evening at 6:20
of heart failure. Mr. Cloidt had
not been feeling quite so well the
last two days, having contracted
a slight cold, which from his
weakened condition, brought on
the trouble from which he sud
denly passed away. His death was
quite unexpected, as Mr. Cloidt
bad suffered from slight attacks
of colds frequently before and the
trouble would yield to treatment
at once.
John J. Cloidt was born Sep
tember 9, 18 45, at Gelsen-Kirch-en,
Westfalen, German, where he
grew to manhood, and in. his
native city, on May 25, 1872, was
married to Miss Gertrude Hiena,
with whom he lived until death
separated them, Mrs. Cloidt dying
December 10, 1910. Mr. and
Mrs. Cloidt emigrated to America
in 1880 and resided for a year in
Cincinnati, Ohio, and then came
to Nebraska, settling in Platts
mouth, where he has resifled ever
since until his death.
During Mr. Cloidt's first jive
years residence in Plattsmouth
he was in the employ of the Tur
lington as car inspector in the
local yards, and while on duty
during the winter season, about
twenty-five, years ago, became
chilled oi one occasion and from
(be effects of I his be never en
tirely recovered. After bein
wanned up at that time he suf
fered a stroke of paralysis, and
although he recovered in part, he
was never in his normal health
afterward. During the first seven
years of his illness Mr. Cloidt was
able to help himself about and did
considerable business. During
Ibis lime, in company wilh Mr
Heinz and Mr. Rowland, he pros-
peeled for coal, and caused a
shaft to be sunk in the hill near
Mr. Cloidt's residence, where a
small vein was struck, but not in
paying quantities. lie was enter
prising and had he enjoyed good
heallh would have been one of the
moving spirit of the city. Dur
ing all of the years of his affliction
he was never heard to complain
and was a consistent member of
St. John's Catholic church.
Mr. Cloidt leaves surviving him
three sons and two daughters,
namely: Frank. John and August,
Mrs. Emil Ptak and Mrs. John
Hajeck. The funeral will occur
from St. John's Catholic church
at 10 a. in. Saturday and will be
conducted by Father Shine.
The friends desiring to view the
remains may do so by calling at
his lafe residence on High School
Hill on Friday afternoon.
This M is Ho loot!
unless it does just one thingunless it leads you to
our Alteration Sale now in progress.
If you investigate it and do not buy, that is your
fault. If you never hear about it perhaps that's our
fault. However, this sale largely advertises itself by
word of merit. We do not need to do any shouting
the prices do that. Come and see for yourself.
One lot of men's suits $ 5.00
One lot of men's suits 10.00
We're not going to tell you how good they are perhaps you
wouldn't believe it come and see.
One lot boy's Knickerbocker suits $1.65
One lot boy's Knickerbocker suits 2.35
These are wool suits in handsome grey and brown mixtures
and run in size 8 to 16 years.
One lot Buster Brown suits, that cannot be
touched anywhere less than $5 $3.50
One lot boy's blouse waists 25c
One lot boy's overalls 25c
One lot boy's odd Knickerbocker pants 39c
One lot men's fine flannel shirts 95c
One lot boy's and girl's all wool waists 69c
One lot men's fine dress shirts 85c
One lot men's winter overcoats $7.50
ATo Goods Charged at these Prices.'
6. E. Uoscoit's Sons
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Glorious News
conies from Dr. J. T. Curtiss,
Dwight, Kan. He writes: "I not
only have cured bad cases of
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tric Hitters, but also cured my
self by them of the same disease.
I feel sure they will benefit any
case of eczema." This shows
what thousands have proved, (hat
Electric Hitters is a most ef
fective blood purifier. It's an ex
cellent remedy for eczema, tetter,
salt rheum, ulcers, boils and run
ning sores. II stimulates liver,
kidneys and bowels, expels
poisons, helps digestion, builds up
the strength. Price 50 cents.
Satisfaction guaranteed by F. 0.
Fricke & Co.
-ONE NIGHT ONLY-
VEDNDSDAY,
MARCH 1
3 THE SEASON'S SOLID SUCCESS! f
2
five Months at Whitney
Opera House, Chicago
Ten Months at Herald
Square Theatre, New York
Jos. M. Gaites' Magnificent Production
bhe
Tlhir Twlnis
Introducing the Brilliant Comedian
I I GEORGE EBIME;! i i
SUPPORTED BY
tir bliss Gertrude llutcheson Tw"
The Greatest Musical Comedy Success America Has Ever Known!
It is Different from All Others! Sond Hits. Laughs and Prettv Girls
500 MUSTS MEETING
ATOATES' HALL
Meeting at Coates' Hall Last
Night Was Very Well
Attended.
Clyde J. Wright, candidate on
the socialist ticket, for governor
of Nebraska, accompanied by his
running mate, W. T. Jeffcries,
candidate on the same ticket for
lieutenant governor, addressed a
fair sized audience at Coates' hall
last evening.
Mr. Wright said in part: "He
fore the end of the present year
the socialists will dictate the law
making of the United States not
with a majority in office, how
ever but we do nut need a ma
jority; half a dozen socialists in
congress will stampede that'entire
body." The speaker further pre
dicted that the socialists are go
ing to break into the state house
at Lincoln next November, and
also in the majority of other
states they will gain entrance to
the legislatures.
In speaking of the condition of
the labor market, Mr. Wright
said: "The markets are closed
for good and every nation has a
surplus of goods and no markets,
and this makes it absolutely im
possible for the two million un
employed men to get back to
work." The sneaker predicted
that an attempt would be made by
the big moneyed interests of the
country to plunge the world into
international war.
Charity Committee Doing Nicely.
Messrs. Nemetz and McMaken
and Mrs. Droege, the committee
which is taking subscriptions for
the fund to aid Mrs. Kaspar, nrc
meeting with splendid success.
The representatives of two of the
lodges in the city have nlready
volunteered $25 each. The fund
has already reached a handsome
amount and others are coming
forward every day. Tickets for
the benefit tonight at the Majestic
have sold rapidly and a large
crowd will be present at the show.
One-half of the proceeds will go
to aid Mrs. Kaspar.
Nineteen Miles a Second
without n jar, shock or disturb
ance, is I he awful speed of our
earlh through space. We wonder
at such ease of nature's move
ment, and so do those who take
Dr. King's New Life iPUs. No
griping, no distress, just thor
ough work that brings good
heallh and fine feelings. 25c at
I ELMWOOD.
Leader-Echo." J
The little babe of Mr. and Mrs.
Pete Mick is suffering wilh pneu
monia. Melvin Turner has moved onto
the old Dobway farm, now owned
by Edward Jeary.
Mr. and Mrs. Rcinhart Panska
are the happy parents of a baby
boy, born Friday, February 23.
Oliver Chandler left for Iowa
yesterday morning to see his
father, having received a telegram
announcing the- latfer's serious
illness.
Mrs. E. T. Comer returned
from California Friday, having
been called back by a message an
nouncing the illness of her
mother, Mrs. Irons.
James Hylton and wife of Iowa,
former residents of Elmwood,
visited in town the fore part of
the week at the home of the form
er's brother, Cv W. Hylton.
Elmer Deltman left Saturday
evening for Denver, Colo., to take
hold of his old job there. He was
acompanied as far as Lincoln by
Ben and Opal Dettman.
Miss Winifred Waters, accom
panied by a lady friend, visited the
home folks Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Waters is assistant principal
of the Springfield High school.
Repels Attack of Death.
"Five years ago two doctors
told me I had only two years to
live." This startling statement
was made by Stillman Green,
Malachite, Colo. "They told me
I would die with consumption. It
was up to me then to try tho best
lung medicine and I began to use
Dr. King's New Discovery. It
was well I did, for today I am
working and believe I owe my life
lo this great throat and lung
curt that has cheated the grave
of another victim." It's- folly to
suffer wilh coughs, colds or other
throat and lung troubles now.
Take the cure lhat's safest. Price
HO cents and $1.00. Trial bot
tle free at F. G. Fricke & Co.'s
Depot Robbed.
A special from Eagje, under
date of March C, contains the fol
lowing: ' "The depot here was
entered last, night after midnight
and $6 in cash, a revolver and a
pair of overalls taken from the
office. The burglars cut a hole
in the door and reached through
and turned the lock. The work
is thought to be eilher that of
local persons or of someone that
arrived in Eagle on the train at
11 o'clock last night. The agent
was at. the depot until after this
train came in.
GRUBE'S METHOD of remov
ing corns, bunions and callouses
has certainly proven a winner. It
kills the seed and leaves a smooth
skin. Three minutes after ap
plication there is no pain. Ask
F. Ci. Fricke about Gruber One
Drop Corn Remover. 3-7-wky2t
T. E. Todd went to South Oma
ha yesterday to sell a car of cat
tle which he shipped to that mar
ket. Mrs. Todd accompanied him
to the market city, and from there
departed for Iowa, where she will
visit relatives for a time.
1 Y ftlh
OF MYNARD, NEBRASKA,
desires to announce to the farmers of Cass County that in the future he will
carry a full line of Farm Implements and Vehicles in connection with General
Merchandise, consisting of
Clark Buggies
Stock Scales
Manure Spreaders
Cream Separators
Kentucky Seeders
Bain Wagons
Omaha Chief
Gasoline Engines
Feed Grinders
Canton Plow Goods
and any and everything in the Implement Line. Also, repairs for all imple
ments. I also have the agency for the firm Parlin &. Orendorff, wholesale and
manufacturers of all kinds of implements.
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F. (1. Fricke & Co.
