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About St. Helens mist. (St. Helens, Or.) 1913-1933 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 13, 1916)
D5 ULTIVATION OF PEPPERMINT PLANT mid rrolilal'ln ImluNtry for (iM'Kllll. Tlio r.".ltlfiK "f ,B '"''"K trlccl ii..iukfiiiln tli'ltlLH uhri llif rn. n 1110 . .. .11.., Mil.... !.... u... I ii nl Ilin irilli 11 irn iiiiiik ii.ni nui (llll v ,itJ n hlKlily KrutlfyliiK. It Im i .1...1 ! tl. fliillim ttm afonH Br Iili'al for Ilia culture of .uuirllllllt. From tllo IMlttlllR Of lllHH i.,n i (iiinrliT of an noro HomothliiK 1kg ln mid omt half poiimlH of oil Li extrarlnl. Tint Inst hit Kt kiiIIh- i) lliose i'IikbR' i Hi" oiilurprlHc luil illMilllliiK or inn nuiiro crop unilcr vi:". Ah tliu ImliiHtry la it... i 1, Id iirt'K"" ui iim iiik uruciii in epi'rl Ih furiilHlnil ii h for pub- idtlun: The cultivation of peppermint, iil- liuiijli currleil on for miiiiy yi.ur In ulior pan " "lls country, in a new lidudry In 'Im I'nelllc northwest. I hlnK 1 1) tliu peculiar rllinutlc anil Lll comlltliiriH required, It Ih ciilll- in roinparauviMy lew incuiitiiiM. retoforo larKn part of tint brll' supply oi oil of peppermint laibi'i'ii produced In southern Mlchl- jn, northern Indiana, mill a few iuiitli'8 of New trk, where, (lie nlni'd KWiimp IiiiiiIh have, proved ttrtlrulnrly well uilupteil to iieiiner- tint culture anil IIioukuiiiIh of acres r planted tn It, yielding tlm grow- Irs laritn retiirna. Experiments extendliiK over tile Lit four yearn Iiuvh demoiiKtriiteri Ik ailiiptalilllty of the illmiitH of ilnn Oreicnn to peppermint, itiul : of peppermint promlHcn to become hi Important product of thin section I Ilia very near future. Peppermint reiiilreH, for thn pro- iKtliin of u prolltahlo crop, a rleh, point, far reiii'liliiK noil a null ihni Id the niolHtiirn well up Into tlm lumer, mid docs not "hake." Low ittiilll lit Ii l n. muck, "hcavcr-ilum" ST. HELENS MIST PPinAv rrr mf. iivflr CHK ' r.-V. f-v. I'llllV CAVm- , ,. mB, '""inm;.SK AT T1II0 NOKTII I'MIIIA ItlVKIt a cost of ahout $300, or of .mailer cup c lly for ev(!n i,,Kg :o(,d la,,,), adapted to peppermint. i'Olllll ),., fr()I1 f()r(v , ,v.nlvl "HUN oi on per acre. Fifty pounds : A l not at all unusual, and yields have; fimv.-ii an hiKh uh eighty pounds ' A l r aero, I Annlj-His kIiowh the Oregon oil ofj peppeimlnt to he m,:, ,g.r j menthol content than nny other oil i prod need in Hie world. lioth In men-! ASK YOUR GROCER FOR CT MCTI CMC r-rk a iv tiv KNTItANCK TO COI, landH pre heHt ;md ruh-lrrlKiited adapted i, n i'eppermlnt U grown from ni not moro I linn on,. yn:ir , Thnl ,K eolM grown from thH ye.ir n nlnnt. Ing are Hultahle for replanting next Miring. The roota Inrri-axc verv ran- Idly and an acre planted In one Hen on will Hiipiily enough rooU to phmt llfleen or twenty iierea the following eiiHou. The ground Hhouhl lm marked mil "lie way only in furrow three feet iparl and nhout four Inrlies ileep. i ne roots are then phuiird In n r ,uwn mniiK, ine plainer carry nu fri.in .-. I,.... i a,,,,..,., m ... c. , ,, . . - " ,v i ,-..pii.niiei '" " "h""? 'r" hlKHheul- I. , after the first year two or 'ler. and covering the roota with his liree weeks earlier. The first veir feet ua he drops the,,,. They should it grows In the rows olv and is l. covered ahout l 14 to 2 Inehes usually cut will, a scytheto avoid I'lantlng Hhouhl he done i Wilt. Afl(.r ,!, ,irHt yaT t Browg March or April. ,lp 0Vf.r 1H ,!llUre Broum unU ,B cut (ulllvatlon should commence as wltli ;.n ordin uy mower. It Is dried soon r.s weeds appear and should ton- raked and cocked the same as hay' llnuo up to ahout July 1. It H ,. ,:, huul.-.l direct to tho distillery porlant to keep ti. crop Tree from whero the oil is extracted by a very weeds up to the time of hat venting, simple process of distill itlon. A still, so that It will remain clean the sec-; with inifficlent capacity to handle up ond and third years, when It need to fifiv acres P!l II lin fiiitiulrimtnil nt hoi and i flavor It Is sunerior even ' tho KngliHli oil, and finds a ready marl et wherever It is known. Wild peppermint, while botanically 'f the same species as the domesti cated peppermint, it carries a very in-II iu.intily of oil, and not suffi-h-nt to he profitable. Tho pepper mint of commerco Is of the English Mitcham variety, having been Import ed to this country somo years ago. . ----- 1 Peppermint oil is a staple com- it he cultivated. I'eppermi,,. can , modify. Tho market price in recent '" f"r fo,,r '"" '"' ' v 1"'H varied all the way from P anting, after whirl, It may b, i $1.2:, to $5 per pound to the grower "''l" hle to rotate for a year with According to a government bulletin f """" "U"'r 11 J"-IIh fill, j 011 the subject, tho average wiolesale Top "'" -v"ar- After the first j price for the last forty years has been e.ir, the roots will cover the entin ! $2.50 per pound, ground and Ii s frequently cut the) Peppermint hay, after the oil lias , fllwl"B ears wilhou: ! he, 1, extracted, makes suitable feed ny (ulllvatlon whatever, ilut the! for cattle and horses, and Is always '" Iter way Is to plow It under early ; saved and fed wherever peppermint ; In the spring, plowing about eight ; Is grown. Inches deep mid harrow a few time: with a llg'.t harrow. The nop will mature the first year A HOME PRODUCT CANNED FRUIT AND- VEGETABLES. WE BUY CHERRIES, PRUNES, PLUMS, BLACK BERRIES, RHUBARB, BARTLETT PEARS AND CABBAGE TO BE CANNED HERE IN THE CAN NERY. THOSE WHO HAVE ANY OF THE ABOVE NAMED WE WOULD BE GLAD TO HAVE THEM COME TO THE CANNERY AND GET A CONTRACT FOR THE SAME. WE ALSO BUY POTATOES IN QUANTITIES. AM, KINDS OK VKGKT.im.H I 'LASTS I OIS S.U.K COLUMBIA RIVER CANNING AND PRnniir t - "vuviul uuiinniti Make hay while the Bun shines, hut put some of it In the barn. Ee rug il as well as Industrious. You have read, you have heard, you have thought but what have you done? FOR A NICE LUNCH If i Come to MASON'S Short Orders, Waffles, Sandwiches The cleanliness and service will appeal to you CANDIES, ICE CREAM, CIGARS, ETC. Get the Habit COME TO MASON'S CASTOR I A For Infants and Children In Use For Over 30 Years Livery, Feed and Sale Stable Always bears the Signature DRAY INC AND TRANSFER All Business Promptly Attended To PHONE 15 OR 12 WM. H. DAVIES ST. HELENS, OREGON I I I. ' ' ewKetiEemeiits r jr Arrow poinlt to nu and improvJ windthimlJ. ingtrument boarJ, thawing gaaoRnm gauge, tLctria j jfssfe5 Vpptr half ovrlapt loumr halt. tlJLght, tpmtdometmr, electric t tailing ! tT" -.JL Abtoluttty rain-tight. W'tjjl and ligliiing plugs and ammeter. pjhtJS I Wider arid longer eeati and deeper tuthion; at Indicated by arrow. Prop. Arrow eho'Vi old and new ipring contraction. New tprinsi muo'i longer and more flexible. MAXWELL Motor Cars are now equipped with a new and improved windshield, still longer and more flexible springs, wider seats, deeper and softer cushions, dashlight, gasoline gauge, and other equally important refinements. To the generous value heretofore present in the Maxwell product, these e:;tra im provements have now been added. This is in line with the Maxwell policy so widely advertised not to change the Maxwell in any essential detail, but to continue improving it so that it will always be a standard, recognized product, constantly abreast cf the bect practices of the industry. Notwithstanding tho supcrlatlva and sometimes confusing claims that ara made In behalf of various automobiles, we restate our sincere conviction that V eX per dollar than any other car in thj world. This too, is the belief of the thousands end thousands of Maxwell owners. And these beliefs are supported by actual and tangible facta. Ve actually know that within tho entire history of the automo bile business, no motor car in any clas3 cr at any prieo has equalled the Maxwell in honest dollar-for-dollar value. And if ycu will examine a Maxwell, ride in it, compare it with other cars, consider its splendid record, reputation and past performances, you too, will know it. Call or phone for a demonstration. Home Comfort .s the Kail comes on and you fed tho nip of the frost, you think of unrinth und comfort in your home. A VMVKRS.U, HEATKIl WILL SI I'I'LV THIS COMFORT We have a laryc assortment ranging in price from 1.2. to $10. Call and iiiNiert them. Everything in the Hardware and lSuilder's line. I'lione 1)7. Free and prompt delivery J. L. WILLIAMS & SONS Successors to Terry & Graham A Full and Complete line of General Merchandise The Dependable Kind Dry Goods, Shoes and Groceries Free Delivery Give us a trial and you will be satisfied Phone 34 WEST ST. HELENS, ORE. THE INDEPENDENT AUTO COMPANY PHONE 71 ST. HELENS, OREGON F.O.B. DETROIT Deferred Payments If Desired' aoc H. flO ROUS & SON , St. Helens' Pioneer Merchants NICE LINE OF GINGHAMS JUST RECEIVED Large Assortment Men's Summer Straw Hats and Caps Dress Goods, Hosiery and Gloves BERGMAN'S CELEBRATED SHOES In Children's, Dress and Logging Shoes. Ten Styles to Select From. Our Prices Always Right Goods the Best 2 n oi loe ii -iodi
