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PAGE FOUR THE GAZETTE-TIMES. HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY, URSDAY, SEPT. 17, 1925 WHEAT NURSERY RESU GIVE INTERESTING YIELD fertility" and in committing them to tht crematory "putting back into the ir the nitrogen they took from it he make himself a traitor, not only te Christian civilisation, but to hu man decency. And let that man know hat the Founder of Christianity "-aril! not subscribe to such vituperation." E. C. ALFORD. M.,rrow cnurty farmer will W in-1 real merit of any particular new ra ...,.,4 i. it,. ..suits obtained thia viety or varieties to recommend for Tear with tie two cereal tamnH which were (rrown in the county dv the County Arei.t and the More U tirm. Or.t of thee nurerie was lo cated on the o.d Cecil Warner farm near Ieimgton and the other on the Brtrom Bros, farm near E.ght Mile. In thee nurseries ii, formation on comparative y-ieias, earunr, w.n-. hardiness, shattering, quality, etc, if obtained on ail our present standard airs as well an on mar.y new va rieties of promise, with the expecta tion, of mm, trat the information will .enult in a better standardisation of our grain varieties by determining with more certainty the hiphest-yie';d-irg and bet adapted ones for the d.fferent sections of the county. Acre yields a'e obtained for each variety based on the actual space occupied. The email triplicated three-row blocks are harvested, the beads of the bundles wrapped in paper, and shipped to the Moro station for threshing. As with any other trials concerning farm crops or cropping practices, it will require several years of testing before results will be obtained that can safely be relied upon. Similar nurseries are being grown in other eastern Oregon coun ties, and the accumulated data on Te!d. duality and plant characters will be of great aid in judging the general culture on our eastern Ore g.in dry farms. Thiis is the second year that grain nurseries have been grown in Mor row county. Last fall about three doten winter wheat varieties were gown in both nurseries, but these. like the winter wheats o .most of our Morrow county farms, failed to stand the cold December weather. For a considerable time it was thought that some varieties would survive. but the nnal result showed that every variety in each nursery was killed practically one hundred per cent The same thin happened to the ex tensive winter wheat nursery of more than 4,000 varieties on the Moro sta tion. Of the several nurseries il eastern Oregon, the winter wheats survived in only two, the one near Tendleton in Vmatilla county and the one near Dufur in Wasco county. In the nursery at Lexington, many of the winter wheats were reseeded on February 16. In the Eight Mile nur sery only spring grains were grown this year. Winter Wheat. The following table gives the yields of the winter wheats grown near Lex ington in 1925. from February sowing and the yields obtained from the nursery near lone in 1924, with two- year average yields for all except few varieties. Annual and average acre yields in bushels of winter wheat varieties grows near Lesington, Oregon, for the years 1924 and 1925, with weights per bushel for 1925: VARIETY Wt. Per. bu. Acre yield in bu. Federation - Pacific BiUestem P106S x Treston W'hito Odessa .Triplet Jenkm Mosida - Argentine, selection 1568-2 Kharkov Turkey (1571CP) Turkey x Florence (G326W-1) Fortyfold Hybrid 128 'Sherman Crimean S055A Kan red Rid it Turkey (15T1CW) . Hussar Triplet, Brown Gl, SeU 1 Hybrid 63 Hybrid 143 Kan red x Marquis Kharkov x Newton P10S8 x Preston (634) Blackball .... - Fortyfold x Hybrid 128 U99SA1).. Fortyfold x Hybrid 128 (199SA4I .. " Varieties very resistant to taut 1924 1925 Avge. 57.4 18.0 20- 19.1 55.6 24.3 15.8 20.0 54.3 24.3 14.1 19.7 68.1 23.7 14.3 19.0 56.0 23.5 13.T 18.6 53.0 20.0 16.3 18.1 54.3 18.8 15 17.0 67.5 16.7 15.7 16.2 57.5 19.0 13.4 16 56.5 18.6 13.0 15.8 55.8 15.8 15.1 15.4 63.5 16.4 14.5 15.4 67.0 20.5 9.3 14.9 55.4 18.7 10,9 14.8 54.8 16.1 13.1 14.7 57.1 16.4 12.8 14.6 55.3 14.8 14.3 14.5 65.8 14.9 13.7 14.8 55.8 15.3 12.3 13.8 17.1 5.9 11.5 57.2 18.1 58.0 " 18.1 57.3 16 66- 14.8 55.5 14.8 55.6 12.5 56.2 10.1 56.2 10.1 The yields for 1925 bring out rath er strikingly the superiority of the true spring wheats for sowing as late as February 16. Federation was the highest-yielding variety. The two hy brid wheats. No. 63 and 143, and Jen kin, which are late spring varieties, yielded consistently more than the true winter wheats. Hybrid 128, or dinarily a rather high-yielding win ter wheat, made a very poor showing when sown as late as the .midwle of February. The Turkey wheats did better. The variety giving the highest av erage yield for the two years was Bluestem, a variety quite widely grown in this section as a winter wheat. It appears to be especially well adapted to the Lexington local ity. Notwithstanding the fact that it lacks winter hardiness, it seems to yield well, though on the average it will likely be outyielded, as it was this year, by Federation, either from fall or from spring sowing. The hybrid giving the second high est average yield, P1068 x Preston, is a variety somewhat resembling lur- key when growing but with bard white kernels. Federation, the new variety introduced into Oregon by th Moro station, which has done so well in many sections of Eastern Oregon ranked fourth in yield. In Umatilla county this year Federation from spiing sowing yielded from forty to tiftv bushels per acre, quite a num. her of farmers claiming yields higher than fifty bushels. White Odessa was also a high yield er. This is one of the most promts ing of the new smut-resistant variet ies. It is a later maturing wheat which seems to possess drought re sistance to a remarkable degree. TAKES BRISBANE TO TASK. To the Editor of The Gaxette-Times: In the "Thia Week" column of last week's issue, Mr. Brisbane pictures the man in white-washed walls, look ing skew-eyed at the seeming extra ordinary provision for the taking care of the remains of their depart ed. Tie world never knew how to be have in the presence of motherhood till tie "Founder of Christianity" uttered His imperishable word of ex altation of womanhood. But that same Founder of Christianity never dis graced the name of that finest tribe of the human race who, from the time Abraham bought of his neigh bors the cave "where he might bury bis dead out of his sight wherein never man laid," wept with those who wept when he stood with the sisters PISCl SSES RODEO. ) the Editor, The Gazette-Times: In a recent issue of your paper you made an urgent appeal for the peo ple of our city and community to take an active part in, and give a hearty support to tha Rodeo. Your appeal was fine, and I wish' that we might ave a full realization of that which you urge. I speak not only for those who have the deepest concern for the best that may come to every community, but for the Christian ministry; that we are alert for every agency that can bring lasting pleasure, everything that can contribute to the develop ment of "four square manhood." We are in for clean sports. W e are Teady to support the men who may be selected, who can "put these things on" and can "put them over." I confess, however, it is not very reassuring to the people who have worthy ideals, to have appear. following this appeal referred to, notice of a tryout of the features of the Rodeo, to be conducted on Sun day, thus "starting the affair off' with a pace of Sabbath desecration. I so compelled to say that since 1 have coma to the city, references to the previous sessions of the Rodeo, coming from people of unqustioned integrity, have not bespoken for the institution the best of reputation Thia is to be regretted. It is disap pointing to the people who would otherwise give unstinted support to an affair that ought to absorb the in terest of the entire community. It is to be hoped that the management of the Rodeo may justly claim this support. Though Oregon does not now pos sesa stringent laws upon the observ ance .of the Sabbath, there is still Christian conscience for the right and profitable preservation of the Sab bath. An utter disregard for, and desecration of this day is traitorous to the laws and best interests of our community. The highest devotion to, and the deepest concern for the welfare of the race, has obtained for America in the Eighteenth Amendment, a great security for our homes, and for the nation. The flagrant violation of this law is an insult to our flag and to the standards of Americanism. No sin of any community ever walks alone. With desecration and drunkenness social vice has ever fund companionship. If eternal vig ilence is the price of liberty, then vigilant guardianship for the virtue of the children of our homes as well as for the children of the city is im perative at this hour, and for this the virtue loving people of Heppner are today justly concerned. Any infring ment of this sacredness of our youth can but be met with our relentless hostility. There is a class of citizens in Hepp ner who are deeply concerned for the civic and moral welfare of the city. If the management of the Rodeo want the support of this ciass, let them give assurance in the manner in which it is featured, that those who give it support will not be disgraced, and I bespeak for it the most sub stantial cooperation. E. C. ALFORD, Pastor, Methodist Community Church. Only Legend Tell About Sweeney Todd A report to the effect that the hooM oa Flee at root, London, for merly occupied by Sweeney Todd, baa boon discovered give rlae to th Question: "Who la Uweenej Toddt" lie waa rather a mythical pwaoo and hla existence la account ed (or largely by unproved legends. The itory torn that Sweouey Todd waa a barber of Fleet street who had an unpleaaant way with bla customer. For, according to tra dition, If anyone cam tor a shave who looked worth robbing, he would aeat th man In a chair which would presently capaita and throw toe occupant Into a well or vault below. There, It waa said, he would mb the unfortunate fellow and aft erward dlapoee of th body to a confederate who kept a pie (hop In the adjoining house, whose bake house communicated with the vaults of St. Dunatan'a church. While the legend aaya that Todd waa hanged at Tyburn, the annals of Newgate have nothing about him. Bat Sweeney Todd waa sufficiently fa mous to figure In many old ballads and melodramas. Vast Army Employed in Building Pyramid In spite of modern skyscrapers, fortresses and other structures, the peat pyramid of Egypt still stands In a class by Itself. It was erected more than 5,'XX) years ago, and nothing more mechanically perfect has aver been built. In massiveneas of construction It far exceeds any thing that any other nation, ancient or modern, has ever attempted. Its original height was Just over 480 feet, and the length of each side at th base was 764 feet. Its cu bical contents exceeded 809,000,000 cubic feet, and the weight of Its mass 6,840,000 tons. Its original cubical contents would have built a city of 22,000 houses, with walls a foot thick, each possessing 20 feet of frontage. Or If the contents of this vast structure were laid down In a line a foot in breadth and depth, the line would be nearly 17, 000 miles In length. Herodotns tells us that 100.000 men were engaged In Its construction for a space of 20 years, and modern scholars do not think this estimate an exagger ated one. ..aWttWvi peVv- w V; President John L. Lewis, of th :.tT "V N " f?K tj United Min Workers, handing the fc ,2 "'', . A!J !v4 order to messenger which result- k LsSr ' ' '.Alt j e.1 In th walkout of 180.000 an- fe' mr . 5f fl thricit miners, th biggest strike I L 0 Vfti . In th history of mining. S J y 4 i r' ence that It brings Is as near to godlike power as anything the man can attain. But, whether these tem poral rewards are bestowed upon us or not, the real desire of the soul Is satisfied Just In being use ful. The pleasant word that a man can hear at the close of the day, whispered In secret to his soul. Is, "Well done, thou good and faith ful sen-ant." Henry Van Dyke. Holbein Matter of Detail Holbein, the portrait painter, at tached to the court of King Henry VIII. during a part of that mon arch's matrimonial meteoric reign, was a master of the art of detail In portraiture. His portrait of Lady Jane Seymour, who succeeded Anne Boleyn as queen of England, Is one of the most Important of historical portraits, not only because of the fine character of the work as a whole, but because of the delicacy with which the artist wrought the brocade pattern In her dress and re produced the exquisite delicacy of the fragile lace on her sleeves. at the tomb of him whom he also loved. And that same Founder of Chris tianity has made it possible that th man in the unlighted hovel as well as the man who has been more fortun ate in providing s respectable place for himself and his wife to "lay their heads," may live a triumphant life in the face of hardship that has made that same hovel radiant with love and cheer. And that is the miracle of the universe. Building mausoleums for the care of the sacred dust is not the thing that is producing crowdless churches, but the grouch of the man who has not found "the Light of the world," as well as the Pbariseeical saint (?) who "Garnishes the tombs of his fathers." But when any man suggests "put ting corpses in ground to add to its NOTICE OF SALE OF ANIMALS. Notice is hereby given that the un dersigned, by virtue of the statutes of the State of Oregon, has taken up the hereinafter described animals found running at large on his prem ises in Morrow County, Oregon, and that he will on Saturday, September 26, 1925, at the hour of 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at his place on Rhea creek, twelve miles west of Heppner, in said county, sell at public sale to the highest bidder for cash in hand, the following de scribed animals: One black mare, 9 or 10 years old, no brands, wire cut scar on left front foot, star in forehead and weight about HOOi One brown mare, branded U plus on left stifle, 10 or 12 years old, weight 1100. weight about 700, no visible brands, One black mule, 2 or 3 years old, wire cut scar on left hind leg; unless the said animals are redeemed by the owner or owners thereof. D. S. BARLOW. The Hat Trick! A funny Incident occurred at the house of commons when I was there the other day, says a writer In London Tlt-Blts. A tin of liquid eggs, the property ot Mr, Tom Johnston, M. P., who had brought It to the house to demonstrate his arguments on the subject of the Im port of certain foodstuffs, was acci dentally upset In the cloakroom, the contents trickling Into another member's bowler hat. The occurrence, which caused much laughter, reminded me that once Tree, the great actor, found a certain author poaching an egg In a silk hat over a spirit stove. Tree said he thought It a great Joke until he discovered that It was his hat Then he Insisted that It was poor fun I The Real Reward . Wealth that comes as the reward of usefulness can be accepted with honor; and, consecrated to further usefulness. It becomes royal. Fame that comes from nohle service, th gratitude of men, be they few or many, to one who has done them good. Is true glory; and the lnflu- Origin of Dollar The name "dollar" originally came from "thaler," a coin which originated In Bohemia In 1519 and was widely used In central Europe for many years afterward. But the coin Itself was taken from the Spanish "pe?Q" which was the com mon unit of exchange In the West Indian trade In colonial days. It was called the Spanish dollar. In 1792 the coinage act of the United States gave legal recognition to what was already an established In stitution. Later the silver content was slightly changed. Raiting the Ante She A penny for your thoughts. Mr. Staylate I waa thinking ol going. Her Father (at head of stairs) Give him half a dollur, Viola lt' worth It I Tit-Bits (London). Doodad or Thingumbob? Do other races show the same love for Indefinite names and the same resourcefulness In coining them that is shown by Americans? Following la a list of indefinite names recently collected In the Cen tral West: Thingumbob, thinguma jig, thlngumadoodle, dingus, dingbat, doofunny. doodad, doodaddle, doo good, doofllckus, doojohn, doohickey, doobobbus, doohlddy, doowhackey. gadget, fumadlddle, dlnktum, Jigger, fakus, kadtgln, thumadoodle, optri- culura, rlngumajlg, hoopendaddy, dibble. American Mercury. 11 Ink Stains on Car pet $ When Ink Is spilled on a carpet or rug lay on pieces of blotting pa per, changing them as often as filled with Ink. Now wash the spot with a piece of sponge, dipped Into milk, squeezing It dry between each application and snaking It full of more milk. When the Ink has all been taken out wash the place In weak suds and then rinse with a epongeftil of clear water. Let II dry without exposure to dust, and It will be difficult to tell .where the accident happened. VERY- MEAL makes your food do you more good. Note how It relieves that stuffy feeling alter hearty eating. Sweetens the breath, removes i food particles from the teeth, gives new vigor to tired nerves. Comes to you fresh, clean and full-Savored. . c. fcjrajn.j r MHHI1M lllillllb 1 11 iHi.nii cm m ii z n. & , m. . r r tt When you are ready to seed, don't forget the new SUPERIOR DRILL WITH THE ALEMITE OILING SYSTEM We have both the Superior and Kentucky Drills in both disc and hoe, also the Rotary Rod Weeder, which is sure to get all the weeds. You will surely save money by buying a new drill instead of using an old one that does poor work, and you know it does not pay to plant yur seed on weedy ground. Gilliam & Bisbee BUCKS FOR SALE. Pure bred and registered Hamp shire and Lincoln yearlnigs. All in first class condition. For particulars call or write, T. F. BOYLEN, Pen dleton, Oregon. RED LETTER DAYS -Br a. b. chapin tv DAY your ' V U, ' I vKlrW! V T f ? T ? t ? ? ? ? ? f ? T f T t t ? ? i ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? i ? ? T t ? ? Vanity Cases Used 3000 B. C. Scientific excavations in the ancient city of Kish, so we are told by a news dispatch, shows that women car ried vanity cases forty-nine centuries ago. Why did not the luxuries of that old civilization spread to the rest of the world? Why were the delicate and pleasure-giving things of life buried and hidden away for so many ages? Without the printed word, information could hardly be spread to other countries and the knowledge of events and things could scarcely be preserved. Today, if a bet ler rug is produced in Kurdistan, it is sono advertised for sale in American newspapers. If a better necklace is made in China, a printed advertisement will shortly de scribe it and quote the price on the other side of the globe. . Advertising publishes the secrets of good things from one end of America to the other. The newest and best products of forty-eight states are told about, fully and truthfully, wherever the public press is read. Read the advertisements and you keep from being buried like Kish. i X ? ? t t ? ? T T T t t ? ? T ? T ? T y y HOUSE SSES EXCEPTIONAL VALUES Many housewives have the idea that house dresses cannot be smar.t We can dis pel this idea if you will inspect our stock. Priced at $2.25 to $3 CowboyHats Rodeo Handkerchiefs The big Round-Up and Rodeo season is now on. We have just what you will require. Malcolm D.Clark f y y t ? ? ? ? 1 ADVERTISEMENTS TELL YOU WHAT IS BEST TO BUY WHERE TO GET IT AND WHAT TO PAY FOR IT f t t y t j y y J ? ? ? 1 NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY YOUR 1 1 LUMBER 1 1 Rough lumber, at mill ... $ 1 5.00 per M J Shiplap, at mill $1 9.00 per M g No. 1 Rustic, at ifllll $30.00 per M No. 2 Rustic, at mill ... . $25.00 per M j No. 1 Finish, at mill .... $35.00 per M jj H No. 2 Finish, at mill .... $30.00 per M J 1 Flooring, at mill $35.00 per M j H Will deliver in truck-load lots of 1500 feet or H more at Heppner for $6.00 per M. 16-Inch Pine Wood, at mill, $4.00 Cord Pyle& Grimes I E . Parkers Mill, Oregon liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin nBiT Am iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinniii iiiiiiiiiiiniiiililllll IIIIILIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII