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About The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 10, 1921)
Jiooi) RIVER GLACIER THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, lt)21 Come in and see it at our Garage and Machine Shop, First and State Streets. It is recommended by Valley Orchardists. Special demonstration at the Garage Saturday. And this is an item that should interest you : We will give 30-day free service and instruction. We guarantee against any defects. SLUTZ BROS. Telephone 3173 A Priceless Heirloom JT is very likely that every home in Hood River contains in attic or cellar some old discarded chair, davenport, sofa or lounge. In their condition, although priceless as heir looms, they have no value. How often has the housewife wished for the services of a competent upholsterer? Your wish has come true. We have in augurated something new in our upholster ing department, and our expert craftsmen is now engaged in renewing the life of these heirlooms. He can make your old furnitnre, the upholstering or springs of which have ended their days of service, just as good as new. Come down and see us and leave in structions for us to call and get your furniture. THE HIGHWAY AUTO CO. Phone 4331. "FRIEND" SPRAYERS WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR THE "FRIEND" We have on display in our show room a "Friend" Sprayer. Our salesman will be very glad to tell you all about it. It is not something new, but one that has been on the market for the past twenty-five years and has proven to be one of the host. In fact it is adding "Frier.ds" to its list every year. Call at our store. Look it over. Ask for a booklet. FRIEND SPRAY GUN WE HAVE THEM i OUR PR ICt S ARE KELLY BROS. CO., Inc. YXT'E point with pride to tl made during 1920. Let us all work togetli to make that record ev TCOfu we this ear better. HOOD RIVER CREAMERY FERTILIZERS FOR APPLES AND RERRIES Tli when i'crtil growei tiliter apprec time is rapidly approaching the fruit grower must apply his er. The aim of this article is to Bl sift the grower to decide in ample time what practice he shall adopt in order that his requirements may he provided for. Apple Grower It must be made plain to the apple r at the outset that the only fer from which we have had any table response has been nitrate 01 loqa or some other fertilizer high in nitrogen. On a limited scale, ex perimentally we have had epially,good results from sulphate of ammonia. It is impracticable to attemot to lay down any blanket recommendation for all growers. Obviously the age of t rccs, character of soil, previous cul tural methods, pruning, cover or shade crops, fertilization previously practiced ti ii t be carefully considered before any rational plan may be submitted. I b a ever, for the sake of argument we will assume: various conditions under which the grower may be working. First: There is the young orchard, not yet in bearing. As a rule such trees will not need fertilization of any kind. Generally such trees are planted on new snlis and clean cultivation prac ticed Straw berries or other hoed crops are planted in between the trees. The fertilization and care given the inter crop should be sullicient to keep a healthy tree growing vigorously. On the other hand, if the trees are receiv ing good care but do not respond, the writer recommends the use of a small amount of nitrate of soda ranging from one half to one pound pit tree. The above will apply to apple, pear, cherry or peach. The use of nitrate is recommended as a supplement to good irrigation and cultivation but not as a sequently the trees do not receive a normal supply for maximum produc tion Such orchards should be plowed or disced up and clean cultivation fol lowed for one or two years, after which it may again be seeded to alfal fa, vetch, etc. In the meantime cul tivation should he thorough and per sistent,, not only to liberate plant food Put to free the land of weeds and grass. Where orchards are being seeded to clover or alfalfa, especially for the first time, it appears well worth while t is.; a small amount of nitrate of soda. This is especially so in the case of clover. If this is not done, the trees during the second season follow ing seeding do not do well. This is a common observation at Hood River. During the period when a shade crop is being established it is advisable to use a small amount of nitrate which will supplement the supply of nitrogen when cultivation cannot be given and before that time when the shade crop may be expected to furnish this ele ment. Strawberry Fertilizers For the strawberry grower the writer recommends the use or a com plete fertilizer testing approximately as follows: Nitrogen, 6.5 per cent; phosphoric acid, 7 per cent; potash, H per cent. This is made un as follows and may be secured soon through the Association : Nitrate of Soda, 800 pounds; Superphosphate, 800 pounds; iseei unar, 4UU pounds. I his fertilizer should be applied at the rate of 50 pounds per acre annually in two equal amounts. In early spring put on 250 pounds per acre. Aunlv the other 250 in late summer riiht after tne topping season. When thus used, ine grower snoutd secure maximum production of firm berries. PENDLETON PLAYS HERE SATURDAY I Coach E. N. Fleischman, of the Hood River High School basketball team, has completed arrangements with the I'endleton High team for a game here on Saturday evening. The Pendleton team, it is announced, is one of the nest quintets ol the eastern part of the state, and fans here are anticipating one of the most interesting contests of the season. Upper Valley Road Enthusiasts Here A delegation of Upper Valley citi zens appeared before the county court last week and asked that J. B. Dog ett, Mt. Hood resident, who was asso ciated with County Koadmaster W. L. Nichols last year in supervising road work, be placed exclusively in charge of Upper Valley highways this year. 'I he Upper Valley citizens, who re ci ntly voted a special 5 mill road tax, which will raiie approximately $5,000. ask that Mr. Doggett be permitted to take charge of the expenditure of the ipecial fund with the following citi zens acting as an advisory board : W. S. lowd. Chas. Steinhauier, C, EL Mc intosh, W. C. Smulliii, J. B. Dimmiek, William Blake. Avery Orchard Tractor The nearest to THE GENERAL PURPOSE tractor that has been built. Especially adapted to Hood River Valley conditions. Those in use here are the proof. Investigate. Will positively work on side hills and will not slip sideways. Traction is wonderful. Very low. Operator is in the clear of limbs. Very close work possible. Do not make the mistake of waiting too long. There are a limited num ber on the coast for delivery and it takes time to make delivery from the fac tory. Place your order now. You are protected against a loss due to a possible decline in price. Price is RIGHT. Service is RIGHT. Tractorize and do your work when and as it should be done and at the MINIMUM COST. Cyclone and Iron Clad Silos It is impossible to do yourself or your stock justice unless there is a GOOD SILO on the place. Special inducement made to place orders this month. Price protection given. For information on silos and silage crops see or call B. G. DAVIDSON. Decide NOW. Planting time will soon come. HOE substitute. I here trees (replants) i I if ten these trees I in that they are g receive no clean conditions should b gain, nitrate can advantage. Tro are many young i the old orchard, re badly neglected rowing in sod and cultivation. These B remedied and here often be used to New School for Pine Grove Talked Sentiment is crystalizing in the Vine Grove district for a new school to re place the old frame structure, x pres ent in use, which is declare j crowded deplorably. Citi.ensjjf the community are proposing a bonQ i.StjUe 0f an ap proximate azo.WU ror a new school house, and it is likely 'that a movement of a definite nature will be initiated soon. Pins Grove citizens declare they have one of the handsomest school sites in the county. The school house, Which is about 20 years old, however, is declared one of the worst of the fruit community. Clark Cutaway Discs. Vulcan Plows. Manure Spreaders. Barn Equipment. Silo Fillers. Feed Cutters. Water Systems. Gas Engines. Electric Light and Power Plants. B. G. DAVIDSON Phone 4639 Hood River, Ore. nam the ful es tun tunning 10 near must lie lied with considerable care. Often I are making a vigorous growth heavy fertilization and pruning retard the formation of spurs and luction of fruit, if the trees are ii g a normal growth, it is doubt -whether the use of nitrate will be advisable. On the other hand, if trees arc st.-itting to bear heavily ami growth is but moderate, the use of piobablv two pounds nitrate per tree will be advisable. Such trees ns a rule have not ct been growing in the presence of a shade crop such ai clover or Then there is the older orchard. In ' -' cases 1 ne grower nas ieeu usinu nitrate of soda for a number of years. The response from its use has been very satisfactory in that greatei yields have been secured. Tree growth has betn much more satisfactory. In the meantime, clover or alfalfa has been grown and turned under. Such a prac tice is sufficient to furnish enough ni trogen for several crops if followed bv Clean cultivation, assuming, of course, that the soil ia average and has not I bee depicted of plant food by pro-1 .ractcd clean cultivation or intercrops. On the poor sandy soil, more than one green crop must be turned under to hudd up'a soil and provide sufficient humus. It should be pointed out that two ton of alfalfa are capable of furnishing ap roxiniatelv nunds of nitrogen. I an amount sullicient to grow a frK) box I crop 01 appl care of tr.-e 1 alfalfa does deal of Rita the soil is nr Fine Cow Dies l.uma's Lola, said to be one of the most valuable and most beautiful cows Of the Hood River valley, died last week of milk fever. The cow. a regis tered Jersey and championship prem ium winner at the California State Pir in 1919, was owned by Dr. J. F. Watt and A. H. Acree, who maintain a herd of registered Jerseys near Tucker's Bridge, Dr. Watt purchased the cow last year. Junior High Prohibits Shows The student council of tle Junior High School, acting in accord with the faculty advisers, have Dfnhlbitad at tendance of stus'-ents at picture shows the tirst four nights of the week, nor will any attendance at parties bo per- GOOD 100 7; PURE American-Maid Bread FRESH DAILY AT YOUR GROCERS mitted moving pi show 01 Hussion w to attend. these nights. In case a tore of educational value is the proscribed nights, pcr 1 be given the entire class TIRE SALE I'lVSO force us nig price 80 A 82 1 'V. x nt btlSM6M conditions to sell Tires at follow- 18.75 1 23.75 J 24.75 Now 1 ('reset 'nt sale will last They are all Tires. This through FeUruarv VV M. WEBER PEAR TREES HOME GROWN and PRICED RIGHT Why not patronize home in dustry, and write HOOD RIVER NURSEkY Phone Parkdale 66 PARKDALE. OR. Win Hi Experiment Station sa.rs "LET US SPRAY" Be rtttflj with a HAYES . lh. In most orchar l well. That a gr te of sia re or- etaej Tr If SLUTZ BROS. Tel. 31 73 SORE THROAT ! Turpo FOR SALE Attractive Farms and City Property on Easy Terms Insurance of All Kinds R. E. SCOTT AGENT A Good Hot Fire at this season is of course very desirable; it makes the home cheerful and your holi day visitors feel fine. Burn our coal and you will get such a fire. It may be bitter cold without, but will always be comfortable within. Taft Transfer Co. Down , . --Sl PACIFIC POWER & LtaHT CO. Always at Your Service Tel. 43X1 First afl l!k. It I THE FASHION STABLE'S Parkdale Auto Stage Phone 1201 Leaves Hood River dailv at 4.30 p. m. Leaves Parkdale Daily at 8 a m. (except Sunday). Every Saturday Leaves Parkdale at 6 p. m. ' ej ' FOR SALE NEW AND SECONDHAND FURNITURE The LIBERTY FIRNITIRE STORE WE'VE raised the purity standard to the air and we'll never haul it down. Every article of food sold here must live up to the high class reputation en joyed by this grocery shop. "V ice. Hick's Eats 'n Sweets Meals, Candy, Ice Cream and Fountain Service Funeral Director I will furnish funerals coinpVte for adults for HQS, This in cludes neat am) attractive rackets Where desirable the tine-t an highest price. 1 nbtainahle is alw av ii hand. S. E. BARTMESS H KI I s N MlkF " r, ii. ,j punt, at the Gla Itu HUCKABAY & BARGER Plumbing and Tin Work P1PELESS FURNACES T elephone IM1 L Phone for it !2i 4 4-51 Notice to Creditors Notice is herein given that the un dersigned has been duly appointed afl Adminii tratrix of the Estate of Charles EL Lovell, deceased, by the County Court of Hood River County. Oregon, and all parties having claims agairst said estate are hereby notified to pres ent the same to me. duly verified, at The Dalles, Oregon, within si months from the date f the first publication hereof. Iate of first publication January 13, 121. Grace II. Lovell. jl3f!0 Administratrix. I o