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Show Damaged, Page VOL. VIII. Courier NO. 23 By rum Cache County, Utah, Friday, May 4, 1917. Agricultural College. It requires Scouts Go Hints s. C. High to Hyrum Boosters Planting pounds plant an acre to Preston for Farmers Notes Hold Meeting School light planting of corn yields The scouts of First 8 t t to 12 CORN - A the Civil War in our country, and since the days in Utah, of the crickets and we hive never been confronted with such a serious question of food shortage as at the present time. Since the days of sea-gul- ls Hyrum Paradise have teen preparing during the "last week to represent the Hyrum Stake at Preston Sat. May 5, in the annual meet. The scouts from all four stakes had planned to go to- - Preston, and camp on the Preston square Friday night and take part in the contests ' Sat. The forepart of this plan had to Ward and With wheat selling at two dollars per bushel, potatoes six dollars per hundred, onions two for a quarter, cenis a be discontinued on account of and bacon at fourty-fou- r pound, it is high time we should weather conditions. They went How ask ourselves this questions: however, oh the first car this and what can I produce this summer and it is will morning hoped they make a creditable showing.- The, boys are intensely interested and were somewhat disappointed in not being able to take the proRibbons will be posed hike. given to the patrols and stakes making good in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in the following events: Wall scaling, Water boiling, tug of war, shuttle race, tilting, firemans lift and badger pull. be tolerated. We hope that by the time the In rural sections too many of our next ahnual meet is held, which boys are having their patriotic en- will likely be at Hyrum, that thusiasm directed along lines which every ward in the stake will be will not give the greatest national fully organized and can take an The lure of the battlef- active efficiency. part. ield, and the romantic tales from that will nourish the human bo4y? To put into practice this question exemplifies patriotism just as truly as the carrying of an army rifle and wearing a khaki uniform. . Itisour national duty. Too many people are trying to meet the above question by' maintaining that what little lean produce wont help any. Such reasoning is absurd and such unpatriotic sentiments should not . A- the navy cause many of us to forget that"victories in these places depend chiefly upon economic conditions at home. The advice from the wise men of our nation to the rural boy is: Stay on the farm and do your utmost to feed our country and Europe durfag this international crisis.' - t In addition to our present troubles such as lateness of spring, high prices for seed, and etc., the anticipated yield of wheat in Kansas and Nebraska is considerably below normal. Many dry farm sections in Utah, particularly Juab, Tooele, and Utah .counties report as much as 60 percent of the fall wheat winter killed, and reports on the fruit situation show that considerable loss is to be expected from the severe winter of 191617. The following if put info practice will assist materially in preventing a food shortage next winter 1. Be as economical as possible. 2. Treat all seed potatoes before planting, using the formaldehyde or bichloride of mercury treatment. 3. Plant potato pealings when fresh if no better seed can be obtained. 4. Take good care of the fruit that is produced. Spray and save all the surplus fruit. (Eat what you can, but what you cant eat i j . iV O'. , , . can. 5. Watch for the cabbage louse, contact poison. Cultivate and weed gardens and use some 6. after irrigation. 7. Be careful not to use too much ater; amateurs may do well by using measuring weirs. 8. Share surplus seed with neigh, bors. A 9. Cut the ditch banks closer this year, try to make thirty-fiv- e dollar bay an impossibility next day. The key note to the situation is economy on the part of everyone; waste absolutely nothing. - High School to Present Play The South Cache High School Dramatic Club will present the clever comedy drama The Amazons at the Rex Theatre next Wednesday evening,"--Ma9th. - The play has been presented in several of the neighboring towns and the company has gained quite a reputation for their presentation of the play. We would ask the people of Hyrum to patronize the performance next Wednesday night, and thereby encourage the students who have spent considerable time- - and money in connection with hard work in presenting this excellent play in such "an efficient manner, Dont fail to, see it. Prices 15, 25 and 35 cents. 4 Foster Players Make Big Hit k The Foster Players closed a three nights engagement at the Rex Theatre Friday night. The company is an excellent one. Although the company was quite liberally patronized, it deserved much better patronage, playing as they did for such low prices. However, under present conditions and the time of the year, it can hardly be expected that people have a great f deal of money to spend for amusements, which no doubt is the main cause for the small attendance at shows and other amusements. We believe, however, if the Foster Players visit Hyrum again they will be well patronized, as they certainly left a good impression and mdde a big hit with the people of Hyrum. Last Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. William H. Jensen entertained Mr. Emery T. Mitton and at a delightful dinner party, in family of Samaria, Idaho, have honor of his sister, Mrs. JaVan J. been visiting parents and friends Peterson. Twelve invited guests in Hyrum the were present. past few days. ; the best on the dry farms. The white Flint is recommended above Pursuant to call of Pres. H. F. The Dry Farm Expert of the all others, although many other Utah Agricultural College gives the varieties do well. Care should be Liljenquist of the newly organized following valuable informantion on taken to get only seed grown under Club, a meeting was held at the d spring planting: conditions, because of its City Hall last Wednesday evening ' drouth-resistaCEREALS. qualities. If un- at 8:30 p. m. Among the things discussed was It is to be hoped that such crops able to obtain seed write the College It is better to the organization of a Labor Buras wheat, oats, bailey, aud rye have for information. plant corn in check rows if possi- eau. It was intimated that as the already been plaqgtiJ-Thible as it enables a better cultivation. planting season has just commenced undoubtely Hills should be 5j to 4 feet each it was imperative that we use every more favored sectioi!? t Every available acrein thpNhefia-par- t way and limited to one kernel only available means of utilizing our sur(sture to the hill. This will give more plus labor supply and where posof the State After corn and more fodder than if plant- sible, help one another. conditions will jv deconsiderable discussion was i ed Like should heavier. it it made to procuce beans, be planted to moisture but not more cided to appoint a labor bureau PATA P 4 inches deep. Both beans committee. Messrs. Hans Mikkel-sethan The potatoes fcVSeed should be Jos. C. Anderson and A. A. and corn require warm weather for carefully selected j and only th' se best germination and those crops Savage, were appointed as such free from Fusariim wilt, retained can be planted - as late as May 25 committee, with Hans Mikkelsen as for planting, They ihould be treated In , all probability when the season is backward. Ear- as chairman. for Scab and Rhizfctonia by being lier will be better if the weather is they will arrange to have an office immersed in a selution of corrosive warm and danger from frost is over. through which labor and other nesublimate in ratiop of 2 oz. to 15 Beans can be planted somewhat cessary business connected theregallon of water, They should remain later than corn. . with, can be attended to. in this solution for 30 minutes. Mr. Adams of the committee on Stubble lands plowed prior to Planting should be done as soon as 15 that show a reasonable supand ' Resolutions, presentthe land can be prepared and not May of moisture can very profitably ed a set of these. By unanimous later than May 15, The rows should ply be planted to corn by dropping the consent the acceptance of the same be 3j.to 4j feet apart and the sets kernels at proper depth and dis- was deferred until the next general 12 to 15 inches in the row and at a tance in the plow furrow, just as meeting. The following resolution On the depth of 3 to 4. inches. ) was then passed: with potatoes. plowed lands, furrows can be made suggested If these erops are cultivated proWhereas, our entire country is with an ordinary plow or shovel the be can lands to now facing a food crisis and the planted plow and the sets covered by means perly winter without' world in general threatened with wheat, replowing. of a float or harrow with a 4 inch will in all probability, produce famine, be it resolved that we put board placed diagonally across the It better It will forth every effort to increase our yields than usual. under side. Either method will not only give the farmers a large food production, by encouraging an effectively fill in the furrows. , A harrow should, follow the float in income this year, but .'will add ma- increased acreage, securing seed and order to provide th proper mulch terially to the food production so labor, and a careful conservation of on the surface: Where planting is much desired in this timf? of .iyjod a!J food supplies for raanand beas; and be it farther resolved, that to be done on ground not yet plow- shortage. every male citizen of Hyrum be ed, the sets can be dropped every requested to sign the membership third or fourth round, following roll and become an active member the plow, and the surface afterof this organization. Five to six wards harrowed. Many other matters came up for bushels will plant an acre. discussion, an account of which will BEANS. The Labor and Supply Bureau of be given in our next issue. The white Tepary or the Mexican the .Commercial Boosters Club of Pinto Bean should be selected for Logan has been organized to serve although the people of Cache county without planting on the ' in case these cannot be secured cost. Its sole object is to better other varieties may be used with the conditions in business and agriThe following program will be safety and profit. The land should culture, to improve breeds and be well prepared by a smoothing varieties, increase production, find given at the three ward meeting This markets in which to both buy and Sunday afternoon,- May 13th, at board or an ordinary "float. will make the surface smooth and sell, to locate and place labor, to 2 olock: even. Planting should be in rows work for better roads in short to . Duet, Leta and Horace Nielsen. 3 to 4 feet apart with a plant to make rural life more profitable and Talk, Prof. Geo. Gardner, on closer effect a and to desirable, A 12 9 inches. to thicker every subject of Mothers. stand will yield less beans, and if social and trade relationship beViolin and Piano Solo, Muriel and. there are more plants than this tween the busiuess and agricultural Flora Jensen. They interests of the county. they should be thinned. Talk, Dr. R. O. Porter, on Betshould be planted from 2 to 4 inches ter Babies. We have found plenty of potatoes deep just deep enough to get suffiSolo, Louis Maughan. cient moisture to start the plant. for you Pearls, Russets and BurThe lighter soils and those showing banks now on hand at $5,50 per cwt. a good supply of moisture should and Idaho Rurals available next SatThe Labor and Supply Bureau at be selected for beans. They can urday at $5.25 per cwt. from the car Logan have on hand for present be planted with a garden drill. or $5.50 from storage. , needs the, Russett, Burbank and when call at Always Some corn drills will do good plantheadquarters Pearl potatoes at 5jc per lb. or 5.50 ing. If no drill is available fur- in Logan. mutand Let us per 1.00 cwt. They will also have get acquainted rows can be made and the seed a car of Idaho Rurals by Monday dropped by, hand, and afterwards ually benefit each other. next. all Address communications to the These, if taken from the car covered by means of a float or a will be Labor and 5ic, but from storage, 5jc. Logan, Bureau, Supply harrow as suggested for the potaFor information call at Labor Burtoes. Farmers should plant as Utah. Boosters Office Commercial Commercial Boosters Club at eau, many aeres to beans as they can 56. Phone Rooms, Logan. Phone 56. care for, because beans yield a Club rooms, moissplendid paying crop, use less The auxilliary ward organizations The Hyrum District Schools ture than other crops, and improve will Ward 3rd render closed last week. The closing the lands for crops following. From of the Hyrum 500 to 800 pounds should be pro- a conjoint program in the interest exercises wsre held last Friday duced per acre with reasonable care, of Baby Day, next Tuesday after- evening at the 3rd ward chapel, and the price will be about 15 cents noon at 3 p. m. Among the num- which were largely attended. A per pound. If you cannot obtain ber on the program will be a talk more detailed account together seed make your want known to the on ' the Care of Babies by Dr. "with the names of the graduates All are cordially invited. will appear in our nekt. Extension Division of the Utah Eliason. Remember THE ArMEONS Presented by the South Cache High School. dry-lan- nt s n, By-La- i Labor And Supply Bureau dry-farm- Program For Sunday, May 13th s; , - - , , Notice! - , at The Kex Theatre, Wed. May 9. Admission, 15, 25 and 35 cents. Go and See It. |
