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THE HOOD RIVER NEWS, WEDNESDAY. MAY 21, 1913 After the Doctor-- THE DRUGGIST Thdoctor's work is only half what has to be done for the pa tient. And if the druggist be lacking in ability and care the prescription might as well have never been written. But we make a special study of each case and our own medical knowledge is thorough enough to be of great use to us in those sometimes oc curring oases when the doctor, in his haste, makes a sJight error. CIIAS. N. Clarinda Lawn JVIower IMgb Grade JVIodcratc price Quality Guaranteed PLANET JR. Cultivators and Seeders X Sherman-Williams Arsenate of Lead $6.50 Per 100 Lbs. D. JVlcDonald HOOD RIVLR, ORLOON Hcfcnt for fiudoon and Reo Care NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE GARDEN ! We have just received a full line of D. M. FERRY'S SEEDS also have C. C. MORSE'S SEEDS from California "The Seeds That Crow" W2d's Grocery J. M. WOOD, Proprietor "Uhc Host Things to Eat" PHONIC 1221 TRUE DLLIVLRY I 4th & State St. Phone 3281 X I 0. P. DABNEY & SONS f j FURNITURE, FURNITURE, FURNITURE, STOVES j ! AND RANGES I X We buy, sell and exchange everything in House Furnishings, Campers f X Supplies, etc. Don't forget (he placeCor. 4th & State 1 f f J. M. SCHMELTZER HOOD RIVER ABSTRACT COMPANY ABSTRACTS Insurance Surety "Accuracy" i Office In New Ucllhronner Building For Lime, House Plaster See STRANAHAN & CLARK CLARKE F. A. BISHOP Conveyancing Bonds is Our Motto Phone 1271 Hood River, Oregon J Cement and I ADAPTABILITY OF VARIETIES SHOWN A few extracts from an article on "Variety Adaptability" by Prof. Lewis of the O. A. C. are given herewith: There U probably no problem of greater Importance to the fruit grow er of Oregon today that that of varie ty adaptability. No matter how good a location he may have for an orchard, no matter how Intelligent the care of the orchard may be, if he baa chosen varieties that are not adapted to his conditions, he will be doomed to fail ure, or at least must be satisfied with very ordinary returns. The Division of Horticulture of the Oregon Experi ment Station has undertaken the task of trying to solve for the people of Oregon this problem of variety adapt ability. Every member of the staff has given more or less attention to this problem and we are hoping that every fruit grower will co-operate with us along this line of work. We should like to have a large number of fruit growers keep weather records for the entire growing season, since we feel that after all there may be a very close connection between climatic con ditions and the successful growing of certain varieties. This state has tried to Bolve the problem of variety adaptability alto gether too soon. In the early days many of the orchardists planted 40 or CO varieties. This undoubtedly was a mistake, and most fruit growers soon learned that it is much better for a single orchardist to grow only three to five varieties. On the other hand, where the greatest mistake seems to have been, was when whole communi ties or sections, and, in fact, the en tire Btate, concentrated on only two varieties , Spitzenberg and Yellow Newtown. While these have done well, unusually well in some sections of our state, nevertheless the state as a whole is not especially adapted to these varieties. There are a great many kinds of fruits that are well known to the com mercial world and almost any variety of apple, peach, pear or cherry, for example, finds a ready market in some quarter of the world. It wa8 a decid ed mistake to graft over all the trees in the community ot two or three var ieties. I am satisfied that some sec lions, even like Hood River, tried to settle this variety problem too quick ly. If a man hears of a splendid Bile of fruit of a given variety, he Immed iately concludes that this Is the var iety for him to plant, regardless of whether or not his natural conditions are suited to the variety. Effect of Altitude Varieties of apples like the Winter Banana and Delicious seem to do bet ter where the seasons are shorter, al titudes higher, nights cooler and the temperatures in the middle of the day fairly warm. The fall and early win ter temperatures are often a determin ing factor, as some varieties do not go into the dormant period easily, but tend to continue growth and run to wood rather than to develop fruit. In these localities where winter comes on abruptly we find that many vari eties like Spitzenberg and Yellow Newtown do not do well; varieties like the Rome Heauty and Mcintosh are far superior. This is one of the cases when Rome Heauty and Weg ener do not do well, since such var ieties are easily winter-killed before the tree are hardened. On the other hand, Rome Heauty will stand heavy frosts and will not shed its fruit as badly as many of the late varieties. Frost during the growing season af fects most varieties. Some withstand these conditions better than others. From observations which we have made we feel that the average moist ure content of the atmosphere lg going to piny an important part In variety Adaptation. The amount of transpir- Vion which takes place In a plant will bear a close relation to Its develop ment. Altitude Is very Important and bears a close relation to tempertaure. Or dinarily varieties find a longer grow- DRESS MAKING AIDS of every description are here In In finite variety. We pay particular at tention to nil the little wares and NOTIONS that are so essential to good work. You will find that we have selected the newest, most, improved and best of Notions and accessories that you so often need. The 5, 10 and 15 Cent Store Third A Cascade Hood River, Ore. Ing Heasou In the lower altitudes and mature earlier. We find that Spltzen bergg In some of the lower valleys are at their prime by Thanksgiving time, but when grown at higher altitudes mature later. This la especially true in regions of the Inland Kinpire but not so true In reglona west of the Cascade Mountains, or those which ex tend to the west. As regards altitude In Its relation to individual varieties, we have noted that in tb- Cogue Rlv er Valley, Yellow Newtown matures earlier by nearly a month at an eleva tion of 1,000 feet above the valley floor. The time at which it matures throughout the valley floor Itself Is sometimes Infiuen ed by the type of soil on which It is growing. In choosing a variety we must give consideration to the sol, the impor tant points being drainage, general fertility, and, at times, type, that is, the influence of clay, sand, silt or vol canic ash on the coloring and devel opment of certain varieties. We know, for example, that Spitzenberg, If put on a poor soil, becomes weak and sickly, but when put on extreme ly heavy soil the tree becomeg vigor ous, but it is not so often productive, nor is the color of its fruit so high. If one can get a soil which is not too heavy, is abundantly supplied with food and moisture, provided the alti tude Is not too high, the Spitzenberg will probably succeed. On the other hand, the Gano seems to do well, on some soils that have proved too thin and poor for many of our commercial varieties. The Northern Spy, if plac ed on very heavy soil, is late in com ing into bearing. The Yellow New town often showg some of the same characteristics. WENATCHEE FARMERS FAVOR AFFILIATION Indications are that either the Wen- atchee Fruit Growers' Association will decide to affiliate with the North Pa cific Fruit Distributors or that grow ers, acting independently of any pres ent local organization, will organize a sub-central there and place their fruit with the Distributors. No other conclusion seems warrant ed from the feeling expressed by grow ers following a big meeting at the Commercial Club at Wenatchee last week, when upwards of 200 growers listened to a discussion of the plan by J. H. Robblns of North Yakima, H. F. Davidson of Hood River, W. N. Yost of Boise and other members of the board of trustees of the Distributors. The resignation of W. T. Clark of Wenatchee as a member of the board and president of the Distributors was handed to Secretary H. C. Sampson last week to be effective should the Wenatchee organization of which he is president, decide not to affiliate. Karly in the day the trustees met with the Distributors and a proposal was made that .the Wenatchee organi zation affiliate with the central so far as standard of pack, systematiza tion of methods, dissemination of re ports and distribution of products was concerned, but not as regards selling. This was rejected by the trustees, who insibt that Wenatchee growers shall atliliate completely, as growers In oth er districts are ready to do, or not at all. The plan of the Distributors had never been presented to the growers at Wenatchee and there was evident a complete change of feeling when the purpose of the organization was un folded to them. John Gellatly and Harry Stowell, representing the Wenatchee Fruit Growers' Association, were appointed a committee to meet with J. H. Rob bins and H. F. Davidson of Hood Riv er to a range for affiliation If an agree ment could be made. Should this prove unsuccessful, several growerg have expressed their determination of taking the matter in their own hands and three growers voluntarily agreed to interview the growers and arrange fo a mass meeting. MUSICIANS' RANKS SWELLED Two young men who should be an addition to church and musical circlet have located In Hood River in the interest of the San Francisco Expo sition of l!ir. I,. H. Stone has been a member of the choir of the White Temple Church of Portland for some time. As a student at the O. A. C. and the University of Michigan he was a member of the glee clubs and other student organizations. He has been engaged In the work of boost ing the fair for several months. Ed Wetniore, while a student at the O. A. C. was director ami Instructor of the cadet band. He save up a posi tion as traveling salesman for a large music house to engage In this work. Christian and Missionary Alliance Sunday School at 9:45, H. C. Dletz. superintendent. Preaching at 11 a. m. Young People's Meeting at 7:15 p. m. Evangelistic service at 8 p. m . Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7: 45. These are all gospel meetings. Our motto: "Jesus Only." All are cord tally Invited. W. P. K1UK, pastor. EXPECT SMALL CROP IN YAKIMA VALLEY Dispatches from North Yakima state that the fruit crop of the Yakima val ley will total slightly less than 5000 cars this Beason, according to esti mates of a number of buyers and sales agency men who have gone over the situation in preparing for the summer work. This valley shipped out 7400 car loads of fruit in 1912 but the produc tion last year was abnormal and prices obtained In most cases were bo low that the profits were Bmall. In l'Jll the total production was but 1250 cars, while higher prices in the Eastern markets brought good profits. Three-fifths of the 1913 fruit harvest in the Yakima valley will be apples, of the three leading varieties, Jona thans, .New towns and Pippins. Peaches will constitute nearly a third of the total. Other crops will yield 250 cars of pears, 125 cars of prunes, 50 cars of grapes and 20 of cherries. The spurt in the development of orchards in that valley five and six years ago made itself felt last sum mer for the first time. Trees planted then came into bearing last year. More will produce for the first time this summer, so that the actual pro ducing acreage will be larger than that of 1912. This season is what is known among growers as an "off year," however, which accounts for the decrease of 30 per cent expected in the -total production from the yield of 1912. The effect of low prices and the dif ficulty in finding profitable markets last summer directed the attention of growers to the fact that they must develop methods of selling their fruit, as well as grow it, and the agitation for the formation if co-operative sales agency, the activity of seml-co-opera-tive stock companies for handling fruit and the extension of market con nections of the commission dealers who buy outright will insure the growers more money for their crops this year than they received for the one nearly 50 per cent larger last summer. BETTER THAN SPANKING Spanking will not cure children of wetting the bed, because it is not a habit but a dangerous disease. The C. H. Rowan Drug Co., Dept. 1473, Chi cago, III., have discovered a strictly harmless remedy for this distressing disease and to make known its merits they will send a 50c package securely wrapped and prepaid Absolutely Free to any reader of the Hood River News. This remedy also cures frequent de sire to urinate and inability to control urine during the night or day in old or young. The C. H. Rowan Drug Co. is and Old Reliable House, write to them today for the free medicine. Cure the afflicted members of your family and then tell your neighbors and friends about this remedy. For Sale 60-DAY BARGAIN 15 acres four-year-old mer chantable orchard 2 miles south-west of city. Any reasonable offer will be con sidered. J. W. Anderson, 626 E. 19th North, Portland, Ore. Phone East 4006. t Pine Grove Box Go. i Phone: Odell 116 BEST GRADE OF APPLE BOXES AND BUILDING MATERIAL lumber! Y ARDS AT ODELL - FACTORY ALSO AT MT. HOOD P.O. Blacksmithing and Wagon Work Gasoline Power Sprayers Steam Power Sprayers Equipped to Repair all kinds of Sprayers Howell Bros. Two doors cast of Fashion Stables I foot! Rivrr. Orr. Phonr 227-X We have a complete stock of Pruning Tools Including Rhodes Double Cut and Fresno with 30 inch handles Also Pruning Shears and Tree Pruners. Regular price on 8-foottree pruners, 55c We also have our new stock of SPRAY HOSE in and we know by expressions from satisfied customers on this line that we have the goods that make good. Blowers Hardware Co. The Firm that "Makes Good" Phone 1691 Butler Banking Co. Established Capital One Hundred Thousand Dollars 0 Safe Deposit Boxes Leslie Butler, President Truman Butler, 5 0 FOR BABY'S COUGH Relief is quick when youuse K.-C. Mentholated White Pine and Tar Other Cough Remedies are Camphorated Oil, Aro matic Cascara, Red Cross Cough Plasters, K.-C. Cold Tablets. Listerine, Peroxide, Gargles, etc. You Can Buy Safely Anything We Recommend We give, Keir & Cass Feltable SMITH BLOCK X X An Appeal io Will prove that honest values are'much more satisfactory than exaggerated val ue claims. You will be wise and do well to come here, where honest prices are quoted and common sense price asked T. J. KINNAIRD 2nd and Oak Sts. Phone 2121 Cor. TP ,(lv It i pj 4 ---1 ufttf.TT.'vr. m; I- V M 1 Tllillgi S. E. BARTMESS Funeral Director and Practical Embalmer KSTAIUJSHED IS YKAK.- MOOD RIVER, OHEOON Cor. First and Oak 2 Nineteen Hundred Savings Department Vice President C. H. Vaughan, Cashier .GREEN TRADING STAMPS Druggists HOOD RIVER uommon sense i NEW MODEL OLIVER: The old reliable visible type- writer with new printype and J other improvements. The ma- chine that writes print that is print and is always ready for business. For sale or rent on easy terms. A. W. ONTHANK, Agt. tOV Oak St. H.hhI Kiver, Or. I o i I H i t X X X .a.