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About The Madras pioneer. (Madras, Crook County, Or.) 1904-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 26, 1912)
nnnti INC SEEU uunn .r iinnTUUCCT t l niiirtinHi.il II Hf IIMIIIIIIIIlVI n it Loaaona of of Season"-"" To Follow . Anfiimn nf inn 01 i" . Jfa hnnnno Li nn iii tnr. H i :u inal in flin cd corn aim iw w - 0f lOllS StlOUlU u.nnl(l be interesting to "Lm it be known, how the Northwest lost the past i.....iao nr t ie noor quui- 1 Ww . . i.1 0f this coimiwun wo .Aimt of ram anu turnip .l Mnf I Invest but that m in only one cause. .Mhtur cause was AtA nn . save me bucu era ui - sufficiently muiurc-u rv it as it might and ought ... Knon f I'lUll ve -ivvm ----- rcame. wnne mucn - i rnn was im-mature, that the weather rh Of It WU UIHJiiJ iui.u. .... furnished a sufficient itiv 1 f f m n nrnn V 111 kVU" f . a . 1 ..I . i l :j Iiaam Tiriiiiiri ir Q2 lad -a tii.nfra mil for attention Thfi first c J u 1 1 1 ir nv-v w - - - 0t4 "O select the good ears of the rinn corn, the second is to the corn throughly in an place, and the third is to it thoroughly dry before freezing weather comes. .i-.i!-.. 4 tw .itA tmntl nna seieuuiiK nn-inn; rwu matur nir of the corn is thus saved will always I I 111 i II. 1 kl I Ltl I ... W r . . i 1 1 . i i . it .. .) .....1 Mini' Ufin Vnsl EOuinwiiru anu uiui, nun nuu i! ...1. I 1. 4 n MnliiMn 1 .-II 1 l. . . Eeeu win umu uu mum lu' than seed grown futher . i : i l ! i I I it 1 1 1 1 1 L.' 1111 Llli: OULLUil ..' IT r..L corn must be dried where air can circulate freely t ft T f ? Mil . 1 W 1111 III Jill Jll.l.ll- way that prevents the ears touching is a good way, better if they are suspend' it . tney wi i not toucn any on Various wavs of dointr this suecest themselves, hs hv id of racks or by contriv lorsusncnsion unnornnnth Wi incr Tim n! '"f, nv Mil uiiLumtuiK .lit . n inn rnt nitiinu ntiMitr t-HA m n i nil rrrn r nna mnir rf l ill wiTi if ii CnT (l in Whnn rl - " "IIIVM UWU Ilia aWJIIUUAU ,7 I liVII VUIU 111 ... n rid nrmrilnl It is not PJIRV In fill inafntinna """' llj bMIIUVM .it XCIJ P S I n N T A he Da ! 1 f c ACCOUNT 01 THE ANNUAL Wasco County District Fair VIA 4.80 o u rs D TR Tlclets on Sale September 30 and 2cjobtf I-2-3M-5 Flnal return lliiilt October 7 I P Qtl toll nam- bi.. . ",M,p "frt"GiAKt.0-W Madras, Oreiron ly dried and therefore, the aim Biiouia do to Keep it in a place through the winter not subject to extremely coJd weather. This is important and should never be overlooked, An ample supply Bnouiu oe saved, as it maybe no w"""4 lw uiouuru some ears when the testing is done in the spring. t These remarks are intended to aid the individual farmer who is Huving nis own seed. The sav itlfr nf annA fn, i. . uvi-u jui tnu inarKec is a more elaborate process. It in volves the use of a drying house turn uruuciai neat where a artrn quantity is to be saved. Nothing,' nowever, snouid hinder the far mer from saving his own seed corn. Ho ia then independent of the market. When it is con sidered that only a small amount relatively is wanted for each farm, the time should not be grudged that is spent in saving the seed. Corn may be plucked for seed after it has become thoroughly glazed. The outer covering of the ear, that is the husks, will be assuming a yellow tint. Should frost strike the crop before it ia mature, 1hen the aim should be to get it from some neighbor's field, if this plan is feasible. On no account should the farmer neglect to give attention to this work. The action taken this fall in saving seed will largely de termine what the corn crop shall be next year IDAHO FlTnTfOR EXPOSITION YEAR Development Congreaa Will Work for Liberal Appropriation for Various Fa I re The Idaho Development Con gress, which met at Boise last week, pledged itself to work for the advertisement of the' state at the San Francisco, San Diego and Lewiston expositions. If recommended that the work be divorced from politics and that the governor appoint a non-partisan, non-sectional commission, the duty of which shall be to use every endeavor to secure for Idaho the best possible amount of advertising in accordance with the acts of the legislature at the San Francisco and San Diego expositions. The congress formed a perm anent organization and elected officers as follows: R. C. Beach, Lewiston, pres ident; William Rich, Paris;A. H. Kellar, Weiser; E. S. Sweet, Grangeville, vice presidents; Prof. William .Carlyle, Moscow; W.L. Haesbrouck, Caldwell; E N. Laveine, Coeur d'Alene; John Mc Mullen, Idaho Falls; Reilly Atkinson, Boise; R. B. Green wood, American Falls; Lee J. Falk, Boise, board of directors. R. W. Childs, secretary of the Boise Commercial club, is to act as secretary until the premanent organization elects his succes sor. It is understood that the offi- ... . . i i cers ot the organization mtenu to make Mr. Childs permanent secretary. The congress recommends that the legislature appropriate $100,- 000 toward an exhibit at the San Francisco exposition, $50, 000 for the San Diego exposition, and $10,000 for the Dalles-Celilo exposition which is to be held at Lowiston in 1915. PLATINUM AND ITS NUMEROUS USES An Oregon-California Product That Is Adapted to Many Flelda of Industry The mineral called platinum is really alnatural alloy of platinum iridium, rhodium, palladium, and often osmium, with varying a- mounts of iron, copper and gold, according to the United States Geological Survey. It is usually found as small nuggets, scales. and rounded or irregular grains; its color is steel-gray. The spe cific gravitv of the onirlfi nln. tinum varies from 14 to 91. The percentage of the metal varies also within wide limits, usually from 70 to 85 percent. Platinum is almost whollv nrodticerl in and Oregon, and the the United States is limited to these Mother of Eighteen Children "I nm tho mother of eighteen chil dren and hnve tho praise of dolnj; more work than any young woman in my town," writes Mrs. C.J. Martin, Doone Mill. Vn. "I Buffered for five years with Btomach troublo and could not eat aa much as n biscuit v. ithout suffering. I have takon three bottles of Chamber- ttin'B Stomach and Liver Tablets anu il n m tifmrrli IflR am now a wen wuumu " v... - pounda. I can oat anything i warn iu and 8B much as I want and feel better i !..,., ..f nnv limn In ten vears. I I refer to anyono In Boone Mill or vicinl , ty and tHoy will vouch for what I say.' Chamborlaln'B Tablets aro for sale by all dealers. California output for practically States. Owing to its high melting point and resistance to acids, platinum is used for laboratory utensils. Platinum salts are em ployed in chemical analysis. In the manufacture of sulphuric acid the metal has been used in making large concentration ket tles, but of late gold has been substituted for it. In photogra phy, dentistry, and electric in stallation much platinum is used. Of late the manufacture of jew elry has consumed large quanti ties of it. It is extensively used for chains and for the setting of diamonds, the claim beincr made not only that it is more re sistant than silver and harder than gold but that the stones are better offset by platinum and appear larger than in any other kind of setting. Owing to the high price de manded for platinum during the last two years, a trreat demand for a substitute has arisen. At one time much matmum was used in the manufacture of in candescent lamps, but it is now almost entirely replaced by tungsten. Platinum triangles, used extensively in laboratories, have recently been successfully replaced by similar appliances. made of an alloy of nickel and chromium. Nevertheless there remain so many industrial appli cations of platinum for which no substitutes can be found that it is not likely that the price will be much cheapened in the future. The present extensive use of platinum in the manufacture of jewelry is stated to be unfortu nate, since other metals can be substituted for it, and this fad is undoubtedly one of the prin cipal causes of the great increase in the price of platinum. The New MADRAS FLOUR MILLS Are Now Making Three Brands of Flour MADRAS FLOUR (straight) HIGHLAND PATENT (1st grade) DESCHUTES FLOUR (2nd grade All our FLOUR is of natural color The only right color, flavor and quality All brands are first class for their grade Madras Flour Mills H. F. DIETZEL, Proprietor Items of Interest For Sale Two year-old Jersey heifer. Inquire of Mrs. Bertha Brooks, Madras. sl9-3-pd Wanted. A position on ranch as cook for myself and wife. Address, C. E. Mears, Madras. To Exchange, I have a six room house in Portland that I would exchange for farm lands near the O.-W. R. & N. depot at Madras. The house is modern in all respects, has reception hall, den, pantry, bath room, full cement basement and large attic, built in china closet and etc. Inquire of agent at O.-W . R. & N. depot. For Rent 160 acres, 2h miles from Culver Station, 80 acres has been in wheat, fenced and cross fenced. Will give long term lease if desired. Address, C. H. Beck, P. O. Box 108, Ta- coma, Wash. For Sale. Indian Runner Ducks, light Fawn, lays perfect ly white eggs, lay all winter, all this year's ducks, for futher in formation inquire at this office. For Sale. 40 head of pigs, 80 to 60 lbs. A. W, Freeoerg, is mi. South of Sage Brush bprings. Bright Season In Millinery Madras, Oregon. September 26, 1912. Just a few words to the Ladies about Fa.l Styles. ? SHAPES It is noticeable that while the Derby Shapes of last season are not eactly shown in the fall collections, the Derby idea is the basis of many of the new blocks and frames. The Derby crown is retained with a number of variations in the brims, which are both flat and rolled and of various widths. A remarkable variety of three cornered hats are shown and promise to be great favorites. They run from small to quite large in shape and ta"ke the high trimming beauti fully. iVqry large flat shapes have not been done away with entire ly, and with wide velvet collars placed flat at the base of the crowns, they look different and very effective. , The head size although large enough to permit the hats to come down rather far, do no obstruct the vision as was the case not so long ago. The head sizes are a trine smaller on ac count of the present style of hair dressing, the hair brought lightly over the temples and ears with a slight wave, tells how the mpdish Parisienne dresses her locks. JUairdressmg was never sim pler, both at the back and the side over the ears. In the small er shapes there are also many variations of the Turban with brims rolling up in the front, the brims of manyroll back almost to the crown. A very popular new Polish turban is close fitting and trimmed high in the front. MATERIAL. Hats are made of Velvet, Plush, Velour, plain and bright finish, Felt and Beavers. The decided innovation in material is Plush. It is used by itself and in com bination with, Silks and Felts, the Moire Silk being a striking feature in the, silks, especially in White and Black. Large Black Velvet hats will be very popular and the same is true of Velour in slightly smaller shapes. OSTRICH FEATHERS. Ostrich Feathers are striking ly novel. They are the most striking features of the Season. They are very bright and used for tall trimmings and for flat applications and are in a hund red different patterns. Bandeaux of Ostrich with standing Plumes attached are made in beautiful combination colors. Bandeaux of feathers come from one inch to six inches, some even wider, arid are often combined with wings or some Aigrette effects. GALLOONS and ORNAMENTS. In Galloons and Ornaments Beads are a factor. There are round and rectangular Buckles made on pliable frames, some times nearly all of beads. These Galloons are beaded in many ways, Oid gold oeing a strong color. Metallic Galloons one and one-half inches wide are used as Bands. Many handsome orna ments are made of silk Soutache braid; this makes a pretty base effect for the . high trimming of any kind. COLORINGS. Dark Tones prevail in the Hat bodies from many materials. We find White a favorite combination with all the deepest shades, as well as with Black. New colors J are Blue,, between Alice and Navy, Yellowish shade of Brown to Butter, Taupe, as well as light Gray, Tuschia, Reddish Purple, Copper to Nasturtium, Brass and Old Gold. These col ors used with many others which I might name, properly combin ed, produce wonderful effects and give us what we call in the Millinery World a Very Bright Season. Sincerely, pd adv Mrs. Isa E. B. Crosby. DIRECTORY UNITED STATES President William H.Taft Vice-President James 8. Sherman Secretary of State Philander C. Knox Secretary ot Treasury Franklin ManVeauh Secretary of Interior. Waller L. FUlier secretary ot ar It, L. Bttmson Secretary of Commarce and Labor. Chus. Nnvel Secretary of Navy George Von L. Mejer oenreiury 01 Agriculture James wnsoti Postmaster Genaral Frank II. Hitchcock Attorney General George W. Wlckeraham . STATE Governor Oswald West Secretary of Stale. .. ; Ken W. Olcott Treanurer Thomas It. Kay Attorne ' General A. M Crawford Supt. Public Instruction I.. It. Alderman Jtate Printer W. S. Uuuiwav Commissioner of Labor Statistics . O. I. Hon Game Warden , W. L. Finley Stat? Engineer.... John II. Lewis V-S- 8cn"r ) Jnif gaKn BoV Coneressmen IKffi', SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Judire Attorney V. I.. Bradshaw Attorney Fred W. Wilson CROOK COUNTY Judpo n. C. Kills Clerk .' Warren Rrnwrt Sheriff T. N. Balfour Treasurer Ralph Jordan Assessor J.D. La Follette School Superintendent R. A. Ford Coroner Dr. E. O. Hyde surveyor Fred A. Rfce Commissioners jMittlce THE COURTS CmcuiT Court First Monday In Slav: thlr.1 Monday In October Probate Court First Monday in each month. Commissioner's Court-First Wnlnpsiidv in January, March, May, July, September and aoveniDer. MADRAS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 22. , . . . (T. A. LongChm. Directors W. R. Cook , , joun aitaaggart Clerk Marie Dlzney UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT ' GRAND OPENING Fall and Winter Milli inery Tuesday Wednesday O&ober 1 and 2 A New Importation of Metropolitan Stylei ' Mrs. Isa E. B. Crosby, ITEMS OF INTEREST LOST, or strayed a two-year-old "Jersey heifer, some white, white star in forehead, branded 0. X. on left hip. Notify James P. Read, Culver, Oregon For good residence and business lots in Madras, call on O. A. Pearce, selling agent for the holdings of the Inland Empire Company. Over 300 lots "to choose from. Prices very low. tf For Sale. 1 Refrigerator slightly used. 2 Mokea Rugs 9x12 & 13x14 Cheap. Mrs. B. Randolph. MONET TO LOAN ON -Mtdras State Bank. FARMS. See Chairman. Clerk Principal., L. A. Young Dr. T. A. LongS Madras ..Prof. u. V. Kilgore ) CITY Mayor..,...... Howard W. Turner Recorder i I. W: .tankem.. Treasurer ; D W. Harriett Marshall ; f. Stapgjan..( u. a, i-csrco Councllmcn. 0v. Btanton . k. cook 11. Randolph . i J. I.. Campbell S.E.Gray COMMERCIAL CLUB President l H. F nlnimi Secretary Lewis II. Irving Money to Loan, on good ap proved farm security. Inquire of Howard W. Turner. FOR SALE At the Pioneer Offtee ik"1 Blanks' of ull kinds; Carbon and Typewriter nauer. Installment ' Sale coutrnots, KoteB and Ueeelpta. Despondency , la often caused by Indigestion and constipation, and quickly disappears when Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are taken. For sale by all dealers. For residence and business lots see O. A. Pierce. ' tf FARM LOANS!! Mate State Bant TO LOAN $50,000.00 on farm lands. See Brenton Jones, Metolius, Ore. 3 JUST RECEIVED a NEW UNO of WALTHAM HAMILTON EOUITY and NEW ENGLAND WATC HES Also COMMUNITY SILVER In Louis XVI and Sheraton Patterns Just tho thing for presents! Jewelry of evory description always on hand. Rings. UraoeletH, Brooches, Charms, Chains and I.avallors A. E. PETERSON JEWELER MADRAS, ORfCOH