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Page Grande Department Edited by Fred W. Lewis, Secre tary Washington State Grange. During the months of August and September there has not been any great activity along grange lines, but we are pleased to report a few new organizations, nevertheless. Dcs Moiiies, 471. —J. P. Jorgenson, master, Zenith; Elmer Berto, lect urer/Dea Moines; Mrs. Martha Tap lln, secretary, Dcs Moines, King county. Organized August 18, with ?^ members by L. Y. Williams. ' Nellitu, 472.—J0el Shoemaker, mas ter; Henry Gerfen, lecturer; Kalph Brueger, seoretary, Nellita, Kltsap county. Organized August 9th, with 24 members by D. J. Davis. Crosby, 473.— F. E. Rensoh, master; W. R. Whittle, lecturer; T. J. Lewis, secretary, Crosby, Kitsap county. Organized August 12th, with 42 members by D. J. Davis. Sylvan, 474.—Earl L. Marble, mas ter; Mattie K. Fifer, lecturer; Mason G. Fifer, secretary, Edgewater, Ska mania county. Orgainzed August 19th, with 58 members by J. O. Wing. Highland, 475.—A. S. Howell, mas ter; Mrs. U. B. Elliott, lecturer; Chester Flint, secrotary, Meyers, Stevens county. Organized August 23rd with 43 members by H. J. Noble. Burton, 476.— J. M. Dunham, mas ter; E. V. Jen kg, lecturer; Geo. E. St. John, secretary, Burton, King county. Organized August 19, with 33 members by L. Y. Williams. (Name not accepted), 477—5. A. lyes, master; H. A. Davis, lecturer; C. F. Cumniings, secretary, Wallula, Walla Walla county. Organized Sep tember 9th, with 19 members by K. H. Lampshire. Winslow, 478.— J. E. Clark, master; Pearl Jones, lecturer; L. C. Lone, secretary, Winslow, Kitsap county. Organized September 7th, with 33 members by D. J. Davis. Could we get the organizers to go out after new Granges we could get a hundred more this winter, as the farmers all over the state are ready to organize by a little effort, but it takes some urging to get them to do anything. We have a new Grange leaflet now, which can be got by ad dressing this office, which explains the Grange and its aims and purposes in concise terms. Write for some to distribute among your neighbors. We will put one in the report blanks when we send to the secretaries, so all may have a chance to see it, but in the meantime drop a card saying you want a few and they will be sent. We would urge that all of our Gran gers become imbued with Grange spirit and that the members spread the same out in surrounding neighbor hoods so that there will be a call for organization from every locality. We will do all in our power to assist in the work, but we can not get out among the people and urge them to join. That must be left with our members to do. We hope that next month will see a larger number of new organiaztious, and that all our Granges will have taken hold of the work in earnest for the fall and winter. W Jest afore you give sotnebuddy rats fur a mistake think uv the last one you made youiself. /The JR^ancH* Extracts From Bulletin No. 77 On Use of Lime. Many clay soils when wet by rains are not porous enough to allow the water to pass through them with sufficient rapidity, in consequence of which they become water-logged and the air which is necessary for the healthful development of plant roots within the soil is excluded. In times of drought, also, such soils cake readily, thus becoming more dittl oult to till and less adapted physical ly to the gowth of plants. Liming is an effective preventive or remedy for all these unfavorable conditions. Upon certain loamy soils containing considerable clay, liming often renders the surface more friable and less liable to form a crust upon drying. The improvement of drainage brought about by liming is one of the most effective means of preventing surface washing. When heavy rains occur on limed soils the water sinks into the soil instead of rushing over the surface, carrying the fine soil particles with it and thus producing gulls and washes. The use of lime as a soil improver is very ancient, and its value for this purpose is generally recognized. Its action as a fertilizer is both direct and indirect. I'here are many soils in which lime is deficient, notably suoh as are de rived from granite, mica-schist and certain sandstones, slates and shales. On such soils lime is of direct value in supplying a necessary element of plant food. The indirect value of lime is per haps more important than its di rect action. Lime is of indirect value in unlocking the unavailable potash, phosphoric acid, and nitrogen in the soil. Lime exerts a decided influence on the mechanical condition of soils, rendering heavy compact soils looser in texture and tending to bind par ticles of loose leachy soils. Lime is also beneficial in furnish ing conditions in the soil favorable to the activity of the micro organisms wnich convert the nitrogen of organic matter into nitrates which are readily assimilated by plants, which decom pose organic matter, and. which assist certain leguminous plants to as similate the free nitrogen of the air. To Make Kerosene Emulsion A subscriber wants to know how to make a kerosene emulsion. We gave a recipe for such not so very long ago, but as this is the season for cleaning the poultry house, it may benefit otheis to have the recipe. Here it Is: Take two gallons of keroseDe oil, half a pound of whale oil soap or a quart of home-made soft soap and one gallon of water. Dis solve the soap by boiling in water. Then remove from the tire and im mediately add the kerosene. Beat this mixture rapidly; yes, beat it violently until the emulsion is as smooth as beaten cream. Bear in mind, the vessel used in mixing this emulsion must be sufficiently large to hold a considerable increase in meas ure, as the bulk is nearly or quite doubled in emulsifying. One part of emulsion to seven parts of water is used to dilute the mixture for ap plication to poultry houses, drop boards and nest boxes. Add one to two ounces of crude carbolic acid to the diluted emulsion just before ap- This Free Book.^. Will Save You/oV^ $20.00 a Yearn?// I want to tell you all about Il~*Gqll/I my Celebrated Steel Shoes— why one pair will outwear six pairs of leather —how a pair will give you more foot-comfort than you ever ~ nad in your life. How they will keep your feet powder-dry all the time. How light and com fortable they are the year around. I have told half a million others /m£is&3\ these facts. They have bought sT'*T^j steel shoes of mo and saved ||| - :| millions of dollars among them. J|||g^: "SjKfia More than that— they can be on f|pklp,£.SK« their feet all day—at any work, im W* .«/ without foot fatigue. And they jHßlijf have gained health protection. K^^teel Shoes sl*L>^?l? 8TIM Prevent rheumatism, sciatica, Tb.Biwisho.Mtp. ] um bago. lame back and other y ™ troubles caused by wet feet. I r want to show you the way to avoid these dangers and all such troubles as tender feet, corns, bunions, chilblains, and at the same time show you a saving of $20 a year in actual money on account of the extra wear you get from my shoes. QJ Will you write me a postal to- day and get full particulars? BGMmwk. Let me send you this free book LWi^- '\m\ of mine by return mail. B*&Ss&£B&. Ruthstcin The Sleel Shoe Man |HMHH^|^^M^tfi^| 280 Seventh St. BaZ^lgßaßffi^^p^r^jeitf plying. This is a splendid disinfect ant and insecticide to use about the poultry house. If thoroughly applied to all the cracks and crevices it will kill all the lice and mites infesting the house and make it a comfortable roosting place for the fowls during the winter. Apply it as often as you think necessary to keep away the vermin. It is a cheap ingredient and it is better to apply it too often than not often enough.—Ex. Pleased With independent Har vester Company. Mr. Alonzo Wardall, who has taken so much interest in the co-operative movement of this state, in a recent trip east visited the Independent Harvester Co. This is a co-oper ative company composed of farmers of which it is said there are about 10,000 holding stock in the concern. Their object is the making of farming machinery of all classes and selling it at cost to their stock holders. Mr. Wardall was greatly pleased with what he saw and has this to say of the company: ('Have just returned from a visit to The Independent Harvester Co.'s works at Piano, 111. They are build ing up a great farmers' co-operative manufacturing company. "Our Washington State Exchange, established at Seattle by the grange, are arranging to introduce their goods in this state and wished to in vestigate their plant and facilities. After spending two or three days at the plant 1 feel like heartily recom mending their goods. They make a large line of farm machinery and they are certainly Al. I talked with dozens of farmers who are using them and they unreservedly praise them as up to date in every particular. They have a tine plant, ten or more acres of floor space. A large force of ex perienced men busily at work. They will exhibit their machinery at the North Yakima, Spokane and Puyallup fairs this fall and give our Washing ton farmers an opportunity to see the goods and join in developing their own manufacturing plant if they so desire, "Talking to the presidents of the two leading banks of the oity, they heartily recommend the management and its Hnanoial reliability. In 15 Europe the co-operatore manufacture almost everything they need, why shouldn't we? "Success to the 'Manager and Farmer.' " ALONZO WAKDALL, Seattle, Wash." Fair Dates STATE AND DISTRICT FAIRS. Oct. 2-7 Spokane, Wash. Oct. 9-14 Boise, Tdaho COUNTY FAIRS Oct. 3-7 Puyallup, Wash. Oct. 3-8 The Dalles, Ore. Oct. 4-7 Vancuuver, Wash. Oct. 6-8 Whatcom Co. Lynden Oct. 4-6 Skagit Co., Burlington Oct. 9-14 Lewiston, Idaho Oct. 4-6 Stevenson, Wash. Oct. 2-7 Caldwell, Idaho Dec. 12-14. .Fat Stock Show Lewiston, Idaho WANTED A five Here ImproTed ranch, preferably berries, in the vicinity of Kent or Auburn, near railroad station. Will trade equity in good Seattle property, equal about half, balance reasonable time. Box 1263, Seattle, Wash. FARMERS' CLASSIFIED Advertisements will be printed in this department at the low cost of 2 cents per word. No display type or illustration ad mitted under this heading. Each number and initial letter counts as one word. Cash must invariably accompany the order. Re mit by Postomce Order. Everybody reads these little ads. Try a "Farmers" Classified "adv. for results. PRODUCE AND COMMISSION. WE want large or small shipments of any thing in the Hue of fruit and vegetables, such as watermelons, cucumbers, cantaloupes, peaches, plums, apples and pears; also veal, hogs, poultry, butter, eggs and cheese. Write or wire us for tags, stencils, prices, etc. We guarantee you the top price and quick returns. NORTH COAST PRODUCE CO., Inc. 1013 Western Are., Seattle, Wash. MISCELLANEOUS Doys and girls wanted everywhere to earn raou -13 ey spare time. Write for plan. OCCIDENT AL SUPPLY CO., Seattle, Wash. ltp BUTTER maker wishes situation; 12 years ex perience. References. Box 243, Vancouver, Wash. 7-2tp p INSING Seeds and roots for planting. Ad *J dress, W. J. Barber, Washington Ginsing Gardens, Auacortes, Wash. 6-4tp WANTED— Man who can furnish team to sell Medicines, Extracts, Spices, Toilet Articles, Stock and Poultry Powder, Dip, etc., through country by wagon. Splendid territory; pleasant work; good wages. For full particulars, ad dress Heberling Medicine Co., No. 20 Douglas St., Bloomington, 111. 5-4tc FOR SALE —One second-hand Brush run h about, in first-class condition. Will climb any hill that a high grade Automobile can climb. Price $275. Reierson Machinery Co. Portland, Oregon. 4-tf FOR BALE: HARNESS—We manufacture all kinds of harness; quality guaranteed and prices reasonable. T. M. Henderson Saddlery & Harness Co., 212 Occidental Aye., Seattle, Wash. Rllhhpr Stnmncj Stencils, Enamel XliUUUer DiaiUpS and Aluminum Letters, Badges, Numbering Machines, Notary Seals, Etc. Send for Catalog No. 25. Absolutely eastern prices. Pacific Coast Stamp Works, Baker Bfdg., Second Aye. So. and Main Street, Seattle. » ' FOB SALE—LANDS FARM, 12 acres, fenced, 5 cleared; y 2 acre strawberries, small orchard, tine creek, on county road, near school and Sound; small house. 5000 feet new lumber. Price 11600; $350 cash. A. L, Bell, Bheltou, Wash. — ' " —" / FARMS WANTED. T?ARMB WANTED. We have direct buyers. ■*■ Don't pay commissions. Write describing property, naming lowest price. We help buyers locate desirable property Free. American In vestment Association, 62 Palace Bldg., Minne apolis, Minn. • FOR RENT—LANDS ■pOR RENT—A 160 acre dairy and grain farm x Every acre in cultivation. On milk route first clans house, good outbuildings, wind mill, plenty of water- Skagit county. Cash rent Must be responsible party. Address, "100" care of The Ranch, Kent, Wash. 6-2tp T> EDUCE your labor; save your time. Get a ■**• PLANET JR. POTATO DIGGER. 1911 catalogue free. S. L. Allen A Co., liox 1107-P, Philadel phia, Pa.