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STUDENTS HEAR
C. I. FASSETT SPEAK
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« Spokane Commissioner Addresses
Students on "Ideals of Citizen
ship" in Auditorium
Thursday
C. M. Fassett, one of the commis
sioners of Spokane, and formerly
president of the Spokane Chamber
of Commerce, addressed the student
body in the auditorium Thursday
morning during the second class per
iod. Mr. Fassett came here under
the auspices of the Twentieth Cen
tury Club.
"Ideals of Citizenship" was the
speaker's subject. He called atten
tion to the appropriateness of such
a topic for discussion on the birth
day of that Ideal citizen, Abraham
Lincoln. Lincoln's | service to the
country makes him stand out M *
model of good citizenship.
"This word 'service' is the key
note to a happy life." declared the
speaker. It Is a prime factor in the
development of good character,
which, in turn, is necessary to good
citizenship. "One person 1 have to
make good, and this is myself." If
we make good ourselves, we shall be
good citizens.
Applying this principle, Mr. Fas
sett declared that we, as students
who have the advantage of higher
education, and who are indebted to
the state for the opportunity to ob
tain such education, have greater re
sponsibilities to become good citizens
than those who are less fortunate.
This is true, not only because we owe
our education to the state, and there
fore have a debt to pay, but also be
cause, having received better train
ing, we must live up to a higher
standard. It devolves upon the bet
ter trained to solve the problems
which those who have not a college
education can not solve.
Mr. Fassett believes that the prob
lems which we have to solve have be
come greater as our ability to solve
them has increased. The changed
conditions of today show this to be
a fact. "The laws of our fathers'
day were made to fit the conditions
of our fathers' time, but this is a
r.ew day." Fifty years ago the prob
lem was to cut the forests; now It
is to raise them. Then the problem
of the West was cattle raising, now
it is crop raising. Then the prob
lems of business were those of the
small partnership; now they are
those of colossal corporate bodies.
Then the problems of manufacturing
were those of the small shop; now
they are those of the great factory
and manufacturing plant.
So the conditions with which we
have to cope demand a lofty stand
ard of citizenship. To attain this
standard of citizenship certain quali
ties of character are prerequisite.
"Self-respect is the basis of all
good citizenship," said Mr. Fassett.
This quality of character is more in
clusive than appears at first glance.
Self-respect can be acquired only by
the practice of honesty and by atten
tion to duty. So, without self
respect good citizenship is unattain
able.
Optimism is another requirement
of. good citizenship. "We have a
right to approach the accomplish
ment of our tasks with optimism,"
said the speaker. Not with the silly
optimism of the short-sighted, not
with the optimism of the selfish, nor
yet with the idealistic optimism of
Joaquin Miller; but with the prac
tical optimism which not only sees
bright prospects, but works to make
them realities.
Further, to be good citizens, "we
must," said Mr. Fassett, "be able to
answer 'yes* to the question, 'Are
you willing to sacrifice yourself to
the public good?' " Usefulness must
be a quality possessed by every per
son who would be of true worth to
society.
Finally, we must be able to dis
cern for ourselves what is right and
what is wrong. The closing words of
Mr. Fassett brought this point out
very strongly: "Where there is no
vision people perish."
The lecture was well attended.
President Bryan presided.
At 2 o'clock in the afternoon Mr.
and Mrs. Fassett were tendered an
informal reception by the Twentieth '
Century Club in Van Doren Hall. On
this occasion Mr. Fassett talked _
few moments on the subject
"Prayer," after which he presented
the club with a copy of Walter Kan
chenbusch's "Prayers of the Social
Awakening." The gathering was
then turned into a question and ans
wer meeting, in which the commis
sioner replied to queries in regard
to single tax, the minimum wage,
and the liquor problem. At the close !
of the conference _„ R. Jlnnett. presi- I
dent of the club, presented Mr Fas-!
sett with a copy of the "1914 Chi-!
nook.". Mr. and Mrs. Fassett re-1
turned to Spokane on the 3:30 train
over the Northern Pacific line.
"While in Pullman, Mr. and Mrs. '
Fassett were the guest 3of Professor |
and Mrs. F. A. Thomson.
"I AHMKHS' WEEK
COMKS TO cl.osi:
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Inland Empire Farms Best
Professor Tormey hat; traveled
through England, France, Scotland,
Ireland and most parts of the United,
States, and asserted thai thu best
farms to be found anywhere are in
tho Inland Empire, but that condi
t,oiis here are different from most
of these places and differed systems
>. u.i bo followed
Work Bonds in Spring
"Oood Roads" was tho topic dis
cussed by L. V. Edwards, professor of
highway and railway engineering at
the college, who mentioned the work
ing of roads in the summer as a mis
take. Professor Edwards contended
that the spring is the proper time to
work the roads, when the soil can
be made more compact and the dust
Incident to summer construction
avoided. The use of the split log
drag Is the only work which should
be done on the road in the summer,
he said.
Co-Operation
li. C. Sampson of Spokane, secre
tary of the North Pacific Fruit Dis
tributors, spoke Wednesday after
noon on" the importance of co-opera
tion. He laid much stress upon tho
great power of concerted organiza
tion for the fruit grower and enumer
ated a large number of benefits
which accrue through co-operating,
Including standard grades and packs,
favorable legislation, credit, better
prices for fruit and more satisfactory
service from the railroads.
Criticise! Washington Dairying
David Monroe of Spokane com
pared the production from cows in
Washington with that from cows of
other sections and contended that
Washington is considerably below the
average. Mr. Monroe produced fig
ures to show that cows have pro
duced as high as 80,000 pounds of
milk per year, while in Washington
the average is only 8000 pounds.
Breeding only from the best animals
will make dairying pay and raise
Washington to the standard of other
states in that respect, contended Mr.
Monroe. Other discussions in the
dairy section were led by Drs. S. B.
Nelson and R. E. Hundertmark.
Live Stock Demonstrations
In the live stock section a demon-
ration in judging swine for breed
ing was given by Professor C. F.
Monroe. D. S. Bridgofariner of Pa
louse, suggested individual houses
for brood sows during the winter and
R. C. Ashby recommended the feed
ing of ground wheat and oats for
finishing young pigs In place of
shorts and oats. Hog cholera and
tuberculosis were discussed by Dr.
J. W. Kalkua.
Co-operative societies in England
have reduced the cost of living 20
per cent, said E. H. Shepherd of
Hood River, Ore., before the horti
cultural section in his talk on fruit
marketing. As factors which assist
in the extension of markets the
speaker mentioned cold storage,
motor trucks and good roads, quick
er service in handling fruit and ad
vertising.
Horticultural Talks
Other talks were made in the hor
ticultural section by Professor C. C.
Vincent of the University of Idaho
and Professor V. V. Westgate of
W. S. C.
Sadie J. Swenson of the home eco
nomics department had charge of the
women's section in the afternoon and
gave two talks on textile study from
the housekeepers' standpoint and
laundry methods based on a study of
textiles.
A musical and literary program
was given Wednesday evening for the
visitors. The college orchestra
played and the young ladies' sextet
va Mecklem read "The King of Boy
vllle."
Inspect Buildings
A tour of inspection of the college
buildings featured the program
Thursday morning. Only a short
general session was held, after which
over an hour was spent In inspection
of the work of the various depart
ments, the library, museum and
other places of interest. Fully 200
farmers, farmers' wives and others
interested in better farming attended
the general sessions daily, and the
combined attendance at the various
sectional meetings in the afternoons
exceeded that number,
"Poultry Raising as a Side Lino"
was discussed Thursday morning by
Miss Lillian Blanchard, poultry in
structor at th" college, who advocat
ed starting on a small scale, with
probably not more than a dozen hens
of pure breeding, then following a
system of line breeding until the
flock has been increased to from
150 to 300 hens, which would prove
v. profitable and pleasant side line
for the average farm. The feeding
and care of chickens was also dis
cussed by Miss Blanchard.
Plant Variety of Trees
"Plant a considerable number of
varieties of trees in the home or
chard, so as to obtain a succession oi
fruits during the year," said Pro
fessor O. M. Morris of the horticul
tural department in dealing with tht
subject, "The Homo Orchard." Pro
fessor Morris asserted that the home
orchard should not, under any con
sideration, be considered from c
commercial standpoint, but that
home use only should be taken intc
consideration in planting a small
orchard.
A. G. Craig of the Arcadia Orchard!
company, Spokane, in dealing with
the pear blight question, stated that
the only sure remedy is to remove
every branch in the orchard thai it
affected, unless the tree Is affected
to a large extent, when the entire
tree must be removed.
Success of Co-operation
"Co-operation" was the subject
discussed by a. A. Kelly, a Spokane
gardener, who mentioned the work
ot the Farmers Union and tin
Orange as examples of the success
which accrues through united action.
Professor .1. A. Tormey, director
of the W. S. <'. extension department,
gave a short, but very pertinent talk
en "Rural Life" in which ho stated
that instead of envying their city
brothers and sisters, the rural resi
dents should take much pride in
their occupation, Professor Tonnes
urged the necessity for loyalty to the
state and its institutions.
In the absence of .1. 11. Perkins,
state commissioner of agriculture',
President E. A. Bryan spoke Thurs
day afternoon. President Bryan
Mentioned the value that would ac
crue to the farmer through closer
co-operation, especially in an experi
mental way, with the State College.
Tell Why They Came
In an endeavor to get in closer
touch with the needs of each man
present, Professor J. A. Tormey
asked a large number of the visitors
why they had come and the answers
were varied to large degree. The
greater number said they came to
learn of advanced farm methods,
others came as delegates from farm
ers' organizations, one man attended
the meetings because he was sent by
his employer. .1. C. Farley of Grand
view, A. A. Kelly of Spokane and
others stated that they came for their
own personal benefit, but that next
year they will see that the organiza
tions with which they are connected
send delegates.
Suggestions on Dairying
In the dairy section .1. L. Smith of
Spokane, a breeder of pure bred Hoi
st ems, related personal experiences
and gave suggestions as to the quali
fications of good dairy animals. A.
It. Nystrom spoke on advanced reg
ister records and O. W. Holmes
showed the much greater efficiency
of the band separator over any other
method of separating cream.
"Experiments prove that varieties
do not run out if the seed is select
ed," said Professor Severance before
the grain growers' section. Max
Hinrichs, holder of the world's
championship for alfalfa seed, gave
his experiences in raising seed for
commercial purposes.
Fruit varities and adaptation were
discussed by R. .1. Harnett in the
horticultural section, and W. J,
Young spoke upon the influence of
lack of pollnation in an orchard up
on the production.
Canning Demonstrations
Miss Sutherland of the home eco
nomics department gave modern
canning demonstrations in the
women's section before the largest
crowd of the week, while in the live
stock section the greater part of the
time was taken up in judging demon
strations and discussions concerning
feeding.
Keep Cows Clean
"To produce good cream it is es
sential first to produce good milk
and this tan not be done unless the
cows are kept clean and free from
disease," said R. F. Hundertmark
before the dairy section Friday.
Wipe the udder and flanks clean be
fore milking and above all use sani
tary palls."
"All tin breeds of draft horses are
good if you select good individuals,'
said Professor Monroe. "A mare for
breeding should have good conforma
tion and he free from unsoundness,
Brood mares should be fed a good
ration of nitrogenous feed."
More common diseases of horses
were enumerated and explained by
Dr. Nelson.
Explain Functions of Experiment
Station
"One of the chief problems con
fronting the human race today is
that of food supply, not only for the
present race, but for those of the dis
tant future," said Dr. Ira i). Cardiff
before the general meeting Friday
afternoon. Dr. Cardiff called atten
tion to the fact that food production
is not keeping pace with the in
creased population and pointed out
that the broad function of the ex
periment station is to solve the prob
lem. Dr. Cardiff reviewed some of
the more Important contributions
that the experiment stations of the
i country have already made toward
the solution of the supply and de
mand problem and stated that the
American system of experiment sta
tions Is the largest system of orig
inal research ln the world.
Farm Bureau Is Indorsed
The organization of the farm de
velopment bureau marks an import
ant era in the advancement of agri
cluture in this state," said Dr. Car
diff. "The problems of the farmer
in the last 50 years have become ex
ceedingly complex and call for keen
Intellect, high judgment and skill.
"The farmer of today has risen to
a social and economic position far
above that held by him 50 years ago
and is now an Indispensable and in
fluential Character in society."
"One of the gravest mistakes made
by the American farmer of today is
his reluctance to make use of the
findings of experiment stations and
other agricultural institutions," said
J. B. Early of Grandview. Mr. Early
stated that he has tried out a large
number of these ideas deducted
through station experimentation,
which he applied to his particular
farm and found them all successful.
How to Help Farm Boys
A well kept farm, with plenty of
tools and agricultural implements,
conducted on business principles, is
one of the best means of keping the
boy on the farm, according to C. W.
Furr of Spokane, secretary of the
Holden improvement committee. He
said:
"The way to keep the boy on the
farm is to have a man on the farm
v ho recognizes that the farming in
dustry has to compete with every
other kind of industry. Then the
man—and the man's wife— have to
take the boys and girls into partner
ship and show them how to get into
the game.
Must Think About the Bay
"They have to look after the boy's
physical comfort and think about the
things he is thinking about. Yes,
and they have to fix it so he can ac
cumulate a little money.
"For one thing, we're going to.
show the boys and girls how to go
into the corn business. We'll send
them tested corn and we'll score that
corn and try to demonstrate how the
boy can make the corn business pay.
"This business of the boy's pig and
father's hog is all off."
Dean of Women Speaks
Miss Rhoda White, dean of women
■it the college, talked on how to keep
the girl on the farm and stated that
naturally girls are attracted to the
city less than the boys and that an
attractive farm home, with modern
conveniences to alleviate the "farm
drudgery," would considerably re
duce the influx of farm girls to the
cities and towns.
Demonstrates Meat Cutting
One of the features of the week
was the practical demonstration and
lecture on the proper methods of cut
ting meat by C. Margu.th, which was
given before the women's section Fri
day afternoon. A keen interest was
evidenced by the audience, composed
of both men and women, and many
questions were asked and answered.
Mr. Marguth demonstrated the
proper cuts of shoulder steak, cuts
for pot roasts and prime rib roasts,
and explained how to buy meat, in
what shape it should be before being
sold and the length of time required
for cooking different cuts. The
demonstrator asserted that the high
pervailing prices of T-bone and sir
loin steaks are due to the great de
mand for the better cuts.
Soil Fertilizer!
"Before applying a fertilizer ascer
tain by noting the action of the plant
growth if a fertilizer is needed," said
Professor R. J. Barnett. "Other con
ditions being right a poor growth of
wood and foliage denotes that nitro
gen is lacking in the soil. . Poorly de
veloped and misshapen fruit often in
dicates lack of phosphorus, while a
poor skin color most often means
mat the soil Is deficient in potassium.
If it is necessary to supply nitrogen
use cover crops or barnyard manure.
Other elements also are added by the
manure, but not to so great an extent
by the cover crops. Use commercial
fertilizers only when manure and
cover crops are impracticable be
cause of peculiar conditions or en
tirely out of the question from other
causes."
Advocates Cover Crops
The growth of cover crops in or
chards was advocated by W. S.
Thornber of Lewiston, who pointed
out that the kind of a crop to be
used varies according to local con
ditions. Some orchards need a nitro
gen producing crop, while others
need a cover crop that will conserve
the nitrogen already in the soil.
Keep your orchards free from lit
ter and reduce the loss from insect
pests and infection," said Professor
W. O. Ellis, in dealing with the
subject, "Insect Hibernation in Or
chard Litters," Orchard litters, ac
cording to Professor Ellis, are one of
the greatest sources of insect infec
tion and the money spent in keping
the orchard free from litter will pay
big dividends in increased profits.
Discusses Farm Sanitation
In his talk on "Farm Sanitation"
Professor O. L. Waller, vice presi
dent of the college and professor of
mathematics and civil engineering,
advanced the idea that the sewage
from the cities and towns can be
used to good advantage for irriga
tion purposes on the farm. This sew
age, according to Professor Waller,
could be made silnltary by the use
of septic tanks. The speaker cited
examples of the success of this plan,
including Paris and Berlin.
"No farm where the use of a sep
tic tank is possible should be with
out one," said Professor Waller, who
explained the purpose and construc
tion of the tanks.
The contention that an automo
bile may be put to good use for
power purposes on the farm was ob
jected to by Professor I. D. Charlton,
professor of farm mechanics, who
bused his objection on the assertion
that the investment is too great for
the character of the work performed
and that oftentimes the power would
be greater than is actually needed to
perform the work. The added wear
and tear on the high power automo
bile engine over that of the farm en
gine of less horsepower was another
objection made by Professor Charl
ton. The use of gasoline engines for
farm power was discussed by Pro
cessor Charlton, who explained the
construction of the engines and men
tioned many good uses to which they
may be put.
FOR SALE CHEAP
Two Shire colts, coming two years
old in spring.
One Morgan colt, coming two
years old in spring.
One saddle animal, broke with
five gaits, will be three years old in
July.
One Kentucky Saddler, one year
old in May.
One single driver and saddler, ten
years old; gentle for women and
children to drive or saddle; with
buggy and harness.
All at a bargain— they must go.
On account of sickness I will sell
on West Main street one five-room
bungalow; modern, with full base
ment with laundry; city water, elec
tricity; with all conveniences; 7%
acres of ground, all with good fence.
One seven-room house on Metho
dist hill; close in; modern; lots 50x
120; good barn.
Will sell both properties at a oar
gain. Terms to suit purchaser.
If interested call on or address
HARRY AUSTIN
Club Barber Shop, Pullman, Wash.
feb2otf
VOTERS TAKE NOTICE OF
SPECIAL LECTION
Notice is hereby given that there
will be a Special Election held in the
City of Pullman, Washington, on
February 24, 1914, as provided by
law, for the purpose of voting bonds
for the extension and improvement
of the water works system in pursu
ance of and as contemplated in
ordinance No. 262, heretofore passed
by the city council of the City of
Pullman, Washington, which pro
vides for the betterment, extension,
addition and improvement of the
water works system of the City of
Pullman and the payment for the
same by the issuance of bonds to the
extent of twenty thousand dollars
($20,000.00), or so much thereof as
shall be necessary for the improve
ments contemplated in said ordi
nance. Said bonds to be payable in
twenty years from date of issuance
and to bear interest at the rate of
six per cent per annum.
MATILDA F. GANNON,
City Clerk.
feb6-20
A BARGAIN
I am offering my property close in
on College hill, consisting of a house
of 11 rooms on the ground floor and
one room upstairs, with stone founda
tion, cost over $3000 to build it; one
and a half lots worth $800 a lot:
One and a half lots, worth. . . .SI2OO
House, now insured for 1000
Furniture, was insured for. .. . 400
$2600
I offer all for $1500 cash.
Rooms all taken and average $50
a month the year around, clear of
l'ght and fuel.
MRS. MARY B. WILLS.
jan3otf
If your child 13 pale and sickly,
p'cks at the nose, starts in the sleep
R_d grinds the t^erh while sleeping,
it is a sure sign .if worms. A rem
edy for these parasites will be found
in WHITE'S CREAM VERMIFUGE.
It not only clears out the worms, but
it restores health and cheerfulness.
Frice 26c per bottle. Sold by Watt']
Pharmacy. feb
FOR SALE or trade for % acreage in
lower altitude, or anything of value,
my residence at 1310 State street.
A. J. Fulkerth. Janl6feb2o
Buy Royal Rose flour of Duthie
$5.00 per bbl. Th's flour Is blended
with Montana hard wheat. decstf
WARTS VlLui
Jeff Neilly of the Seats _e_.
hood spent from Thursday v*u*
day of last week at the Cecil 1
home. ' l
Mrs. William Batty i 8 qult .
a hospital in Lewiston.
Mrs. C. B. Kegley and sou L
of Palouse, were down to attew
meeting of the Pomona Gran»
Friday and were guests at the i
Klemgard home. ,
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Eaton
from Saturday until Monday »
home of Mrs. Batons parents,
and Mrs. Woods, near Moscow,
m
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Haxton and
dren visited at the Carl Jones 1
near Almota Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Higgi,
and Mrs. M. Seitz, Mrs. M. L i
and Miss Belle Higgins were St
guests at the W. W. Snyder hot
John Neil spent Sunday wltt
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Nj|
The Misses Madge Neil and 1
Story spent a few days the In
last week at the J. T. La Pol
home.
Roy Haxton was called to A
last Thursday by the illness b
sister, Mrs. I. D. Moys.
A son was born to Mr. and
John R. Fulfs on Sunday event,
Several of the young folks of
neighborhood attended the vale;
social at Star Grange Saturday n
Mr. Harris, who is caring fo:
J. E. Peterson home while Mr.
Mrs. Peterson are residing in i
man, has been quite ill.
Sid Green, uncle of Mrs. ff
Paullus, 'arrived last week an
now at the J. E. Peterson home
Mr. and Mrs. Loren Brown i;
Sunday at the Bert Davis home.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. LaFolletai
daughter, Loretta, Mr. and Mrs
B. Lybecker, the Misses Madge!
Minnie Story and Myrtle Story,
ter Brown, Wade Story and W
Lybecker spent Sunday evenin;
the C. D. Martin home.
Miss Madge Neil was the gue
Miss Nellie Kamerrer several
this week.
Helen Hogan and Nellie Ryai
turned on Sunday to the St. i
lastica's academy at Colton, i
spending several days at theh
spective homes.
Mrs. V. L. Higgins and Mrs.
Davis spent Wednesday at the i
Carrothers home.
Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Martin
guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Wt
Sunday.
Mrs. George Allen of Pullman
at the J. R. Fulfs home this weel
Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Martin I
Tuesday at the V. L. Higgins 1
Claude Rucker had his right
painfully injured last week I
loading telephone poles in
mountains above Moscow.
Mildred Klemgard spent Mo
night with Fern Lyle and Tut
night with her cousins, the E
children.
There will be an entertain:
and basket social at the Br
school on the evening of Febr
28. by the pupils of the school it
the direction of Miss Vella Dan
A scald, burn, or severe cut I
slowly if neglected. The family
keeps a bottle of BALLARD'S SS
LINIMENT on hand is always
pared for such accidents. Price
50c and $1.00 per bottle. Soli
Watt's Pharmacy.
THE SKIN AND NOT THE B«
Until recently it has been j
erally accepted theory that crt
was a disease of the blood, #
tlfic Investigations have taugk'
that eczema is positively a ski"
ease and curable through -ty f
alone. Meritol Eczema Reme*
applied directly to the diseased'
Do not delay trying Meritol E<#
Remedy. H. S. Groat, local »i
Remember those 25c value*
hose for 15c. At the Variety &
I*
Take a look at the embroi*j
on sale Saturday at C. R. ,*~
Co. store.