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ITHKNRY PLATNDFALER, 1THEHRT,, CLE. iKPrBWYrLADIDEALER imMB EVERT (RRIMY IT F. G. SCHREINER V ;;^tMflc* to Bank Bulldinv TelephoB# H-W '/r " --• . $.• 7; v.- •'%•£ TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION* 2 ' i ̂ OM YMT it***--'- -- ®*.S* Ms Moo tin, ne\? Tbm Month*, * Y1 '"-.J " " --•• B Thursday, March 25, i915 M &•- •:A MtKE OF ANNUAL TOWNSHIP NCETINC AND ELECTION Notice is hereby given to the legal voters, residents of the Township of MtHenry, County of McHenry, Illinois, thfet the annual township meeting and election of officers of said township will take place Tuesday, the sixth day of April proximo, being the first Tues­ day in said month. The election will begin at the hour of 7 a. m. and close at 5 p. m., in the Slaces designated as follows: Precinct To. I, Woodman hall, Ringwood, Illi­ nois; precinct No. 2, village hall, Mo- Henry, Illinois, The officers to be elected are: One supervisor, one commissioner of high-, ways. The town meeting will open in the village hall, McHenry, 111., at the hour of two o'clock p. m., and after choos­ ing a moderator will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers, to ap­ propriate money to defray the neces­ sary expanses of the township, and to deliberate and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come be­ fore the meeting. Given under my hand this 22nd day of March, A. D. 1915. CHAS. B. HARMSEN, 40-2t Town Clerk. - % to: CREAM BAKING P0WHEE Cream of Tartar, th6 chief ingredient of Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder, is a product of ripe grapes. It is pure and health­ ful beyond question. Alum, the chief ingredient of many of the substitutes offered in place of Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder, is a min­ eral acid, which has been disapproved "by physicians and chemists for use in the preparation of food. STATEMENT of the ownership, management, etc., of The McHenry Plaindealer, published weekly at McHenry, Illinois, required by the act of August 24, 1912. Name P.O. Address Editor, F. G. Schreiner, McHenry, HI. Mgr. Ed., F. G. Schreiner, " Bus. Mgr., F. G. Schreiner, " Publisher, F.G. Schreiner, " Owner, F. G. Schreiner, " There are no bondholders, mortgag­ ees or any other security holders. F. G. SCHREINER. Sworn to and subscribed before roe this 24th day of March, A. D. 1915. FRED J. MERSHON, [Seal] Notary Public. THE SOIL IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION OP McHENRY COUNTY--RESULTS OBTAINED AID IMPORTANCE OF SANE AUDITORS' MEETING Notice is hereby given that the board of auditors for the town of McHenry, county of McHenry and state of Illi­ nois, will meet at the town clerk's office in West McHenry, 111., on Tues­ day, the 30th day of March, A. D. 1915, at the hour of 2 o'clock p. m., to audit any and all bills against said town. Bills may be left with the un­ dersigned or the supervisor of the town of McHenry. Dated this 17th day of March, A. D. 1915. CHAS. HARMSEN, Town Clerk. FAR HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER In view of the fact that the voters saw fit to nominate me as a candidate for the office of commissioner of high­ ways at the caucus held on Saturday, March 20,1 hereby express my grati­ tude for the honor conferred upon me and once more solicit your support at the coming election, which is to be era Tuesday, April 6. Respectfully, JOHN,A. MIT,I,KR. ANNOUNCEMENT To the voters of McHenry township: I have been nominated by petition for the office of superv^ser of McHenry township and if elected will do my best to fulfill all the duties belonging there­ to. Thanking you for past favors and solicting your support at the coming election, 1 am, Yours truly, JAMBS C. I>ADD. FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEES We, the undersigned, hereby an­ nounce ourselves as candidates for the office of \ illage trustees and will ap­ preciate the support of the legal vot­ ers of the village of McHenry at the coming village election, April 20. SIMON STOFFEL. WILLIAM SPENCER. FRED NICKELS. rOR PRESIDENT VILLAGE BOARD I hereby announce myself a candidate tor the office of president of the village board of the village of McHenry, sub­ ject to the decision of the voters at the coming village election. The support of the voters will be greatly appre­ ciated. PETER J. FREUND. FOR PRESIDENT VILLAGE BOARD tJpon the solicitation of my friends and after due consideration, I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of president of the village hoard of the village of .McHenry and will appreciate the support of the voters at the coming village election. DR. D . G. WELLS. FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of trustee of Mc- v ;I thankful for the nupfvji-t, ul me voters at the coming village election. WM. SIMES. •'Mr1' tyXf i , V~.:KY' £4.. ADDITIONAL LOCALS Imported pure Olive oil at C. Unti's. Walden, the magician, at the school ftttditorium tonight. jRed Riv^r Early Ohio seed potatoes _ -fRt M. M. Niesen's. T;", >Don't fail to read the story of "The ^Exploits of Elaine." * Next Thursday is all fools' day. Now :;K |»e how often they'll get you, r\ * Subscribe, don't borrow. Your ] neighbors don't like this borrowing business. ^ The roads in the village as well as the country are in pretty fair shape at this time. Movies at the Central Wednesday Thursday, Saturday and Sunday of ••ch week. < Dr. S. E. Grodins, the optometrist1 jrilt be at theofficeof Dr. R.G. Cham- Itorlin on Thursday, March 11. % The ice is fast leaving Pistakee bay and lake and within the next few days the last will have disappeared. Motor rill then be in order. The McHenry County Soil Improve­ ment association has now finished its second fiscal year. The McHenry coun­ ty farmer should be congratulated on the excellent way that the movement, with its co-operation, has met and mas­ tered some of the problems that have stood in the way of his greatest success and has helped to make for the better agriculture of the county. In our county each year there have been vis­ ited over 200 farms by the county ad­ visor. Who can tell what this will mean (in dollars and cents) to these in­ dividual farms in the projects and plans to be carried out in the next few years? Mr. James has gone over these individ­ ual farms in detail in an educational way, pointed out the various soil types existing there, given suggestions as to permanent soil fertility, crop rotations discussed, analysis of balanced rations for feeding the dairy cow and the more interesting problems for better live­ stock, which follows in its trail. In addition to all of this, he has attended forty different meetings of various kinds and talked to them and sent out many circular letters of vital interest to those included in his mailing list, which has a number of about two thousand. Now add to this the alfalfa campaign of each year, which has more than doubled the acreage of the most profit­ able crop. Then do not forget the Ever­ lasting Other Fellow, who is watching all this progress and who is silently forming conclusions either from the success or the failure of these projects, which will be helpful to him in the evolution of his future success as a farmer in McHenry county. I wish it were' possible for me to take an inventory at this state of the county organization so that you could feel the wealth of investment that you as individual farmers have in this work. Here is the soil survey that is in progress in the county. Before the summer is over every ten acre plot in the county will have been classified as regards to its soil type. This means much to us, as it not only tells us the limiting elements of the soil upon our farms, but so classifies them that we can grow those kinds of plants best adapted to the several types, but can adopt such methods as will lead to maximum crops and permanent fertil­ ity. This we would not have had for many years if we had not have had this organization. We are recognized by the federal government and the State University as one of the few pro­ gressive counties of the state and we are chosen as the medium thru which they can cooperate and do the most good. Do not forget the several hundreds of tons of limestone and phosphate that have been Bhipped into this coun­ ty and spread upon the land and the better methods that mean so much in the conservation of all those forces that make for better farmsteads and better homes upon the farms of Mc­ Henry county. So much for the inven­ tory. It is not as great as it should be. Many of us have not done the personal work that we might have done for its greatest success. We can do better in the future. We can personally attend more of the meetings of the associa­ tion. We can brush against the active farmer and business man more. Boost for what it ought to be rather than what it might be from a wrong view point and boost in every possible way; incorporate your own power into it and aid to correct its activities so that the most and quickest returns nar< come from its efforts. I want to urge upon each farmer becoming a member of this association, contributing to its support. You not only get yourself in line for the most good, but you show to the federal government, to the state and to the county board, who contrib­ ute to its financial support, that you are wanting these appropriations are depending upon them. Do not for­ get that this movement has only one obiect and that is the improvement of agriculture. That it is a matter of public impor­ tance in a country like this that de­ pends for a large part of its annual production upon the farm. The large sums expended by the federal and state governments and by the board of su pervisors of McHenry county and the McHenry County Bankers' association for the McHenry County Soil Improve­ ment association for agriculture ex­ periments, spreading information as to better methods of farming in this coun­ ty , are not to be regarded as contribu­ tions for the relief of a needy class of rather for the further der tfee mmt unpor- people, but I velopmeat of oo® of tant industries of the nation. That these appropriations rest upon a sound economic basis is indicated by the vol­ untary efforts that are put forth for the development of agriculture by in­ dividuals and corporations engaged in more agricultural occupations. There are many such corporations within the past year and there has been consider able activity on the part of banks in the promotion of agriculture. Bankers associations in various states have tak­ en steps towards bringing about larger yields and better methods of farming and the American Bankers' association has recently appointed a committee on agriculture and for the same reason have the local bankers of McHenry county contributed during the last year the sum of $2000.00 to the financing of the McHenry County Soil Improve­ ment association. Do not think that the financing of all this development work in McHenry county, which has cost the various con tributors in the county approximately $5,000.00, has been done by philan­ thropists, but rather as a business proposition. It means more tonnage, more successful farmers, more money to invest, more money to circulate, so that it means by the co-operation of all an evolution of progress for all these local institutions that could never be realized without it. In conclusion let us all unite for a better agriculture. If there have been mistakes made in the past in the pol­ icy of the movement, join us and help as to correct them and by this com­ munity effort we can make it what it should be, an educational and eoonomic force in McHenry county. M. J. WRIGHO;, Chairman Executive Committee. A FEW SUGGESTIONS TO FARMERS FOR INCREASED YIELDS SELECT AND PRE- PARE SEED AND SEED BEDS WELL There are a few things that every farmer should do this spring in order to insure the highest possible returns for his labor and investment. Indica­ tions point to higher prices for 1915 crops, consequently every farmer should aim to raise all that his land is capable of producing. Now is the time to plan and decide on the kind of crops to raise that will best suit the needs of the stock he is keeping or the market he expects to supply and the varieties of grains that are best adapted to the section of coun­ try in which they are to be grown. Too many farmers are inclined to let such important matters go until the spring work has begun and they are ready for the seed, then they must take what they can get, which is often of inferior quality and an undesirable variety, thereby causing decreased yields and enormous losses. Seed corn of a variety that will ma­ ture and produce large yields of silage or good sound com suitable for market should be used. A few ears selected thruout the supply of seed should be tested for germination and if all of the kernels develop strong healthy sprouts the remainder can be considered safe for planting. If some of the kernels fail to sprout or show weak sprouts then every ear of seed should be tested and only those ears, the kernels from which show strong healthy sprouts, used for seed. Weak kernels produce weak and barren stalks and often miss­ ing hills, which reduces the yield per acre, causing large losses for every farmer. Earlier maturing varieties of oats should be raised as they are less apt to be blighted by the hot weather and larger yields of better quality will be obtained. All seed oats should be tested to make sure that they will grow, then they should be fanned, graded and treated for smut, thus insuring an even grade pf the largest, plumpest kernels, all of which will grow and be free from smut infection which causes enor­ mous losses, due to decreased yields and grain of poor quality. Spring wheat will be a profitable crop on many farms and conditions in­ dicate a strong demand for wheat of a high quality for both domestic and for­ eign use and a very satisfactory price can reasonably be expected, due to the strong demand from other countries. Alfalfa or clover should be seeded in all grain sown this spring, even tho it may be plowed up for corn the next year. They are both nitrogen gather ing plants and they, or the manure from them will add organic matter to the soil, thus increasing the plant food element, nitrogen, and improving the mechanical and moisture holding ca­ pacity of the soil. They also prodnce large amounts of valuable hay contain­ ing a high percentage of protein, which is a very necessary quality in the is sown the seed should be thoroly in­ oculated with the nitrogen gathering bacteria, as they are very necessary for the proper development of the al­ falfa plants. Most soils are thoroly in­ oculated with clover bacteria, so that inoculation for it is hot necessary. In the future those farmers who raise large amounts of alfalfa and clover hay and feed their corn in the form of silage will be the ones who make the greater profits and will be able to remain in the farming business year after year. By so doing he will be raising the crops on his farm that produce the highest yields per acre and the largest amounts of meat or milk at the least cost and at the same time improving the productive capac­ ity of his soil. The man who raises timothy hay and feeds his corn crop in the form of corn stover and corn meal has a very difficult problem before him and can expect failure sooner or later, as he is reducing the fetility of his soi] at a rapid rate and is not supply­ ing his stock with feeds that are con­ ducive to meat or milk making, neither is he able to get the highest possible yieids per acre with such a combina­ tion of crops. Plan now to start a few acres of alfalfa, as it is one of the best paying crops that can be raised Especial attention should be given to the preparation of the seed bed for the different crops, as it will have a very noticeable effect on the growth of the crop during the season. Disking the ground -before and after plowing pro­ duces a more even, more compact seed bed and lessens the rate of evaporation of moisture. Plan to get the seed bed as fine and level as possible, using the harrow, planker and roller. Most farmers are inclined to hurry over the work too much and as a result the seed is sown or planted in a rough, loose seed bed that dries out quickly and is hard to cultivate and keep free of weeds, and consequently causes a lower yield and often failure to get a good stand of alfalfa or clover. On soils that have been continu­ ously cropped without due attention to keeping up the fertility an applica­ tion of steamed bone meal or acid phosphate would be beneficial and prof­ itable, as they would cause an in­ creased yield and improve the quality of the crop considerably. Good seed of suitable varieties, plant­ ed in a well prepared seed bed and given proper cultivation and care dur­ ing the growing season will produce better results for 1915 and a greater net profit will be the final result. DELOS L. JAMES, County Agriculturist and Agent U. S. Dept. of Agri. CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT You Can Save Time and Money by letting us help you plan atrip to the wonderful C California Expositions Our representative will .gladly. inform you regarding L«WMt RIUI, Wid* Ch*lM«*i INIM < Going «nd Returning, Finest Scenery and Internatinf Points Enreute, Favor­ able Stopover Privilege* and Liberal . Return Lfmftc. CHICAGO & ' NORTH WESTERN RY. and connections operate more miles of double traek, protected by auto­ matic electric safety signals than any other transcontinental line. Overland Limited the fastestand^only exclusively first- class train between Chicago and San Francisco. Direct Connection .made, with this magnificent train and five other transcontinental trains daily be­ tween Chicago and the Pacific coast THE BEST OF EVERYTHING For illustrated booklets and full information- ask any ticket agent Chicago and North Western Ry. or address C. A. Cairns, G. P. &*T. A., Chicago, 111. - x3688 All advertisements Inserted under tbia head „atthe following ratea: Fire lines or le*«, 86 cents for flnt Insertion; 16 cents for each subsequent insertion. More than Ave lines, 6 cents a line for first insertion, and S oeuta a line for addition! insertions. T7»ARMS FOR SALR-lnquire of O. W. SrafO- *- KB, West McHenry State Bank. 19 SALE--De Laval cream separator, used only sixty days. Address Box P, Geneva, 111. 38-3t* pOB "CX)R RENT--Four room of towu. Inquire of Henry, 111. louse in north end MATH. BLAKB, MC 38-2t n>OR SALE--Quantity of good timothy hay. Inquire of MRS. E. 8. WBKKMCR, McHen­ ry. Pnone 77-M. 40-tf SALE--Four year old •T tnsn pounds. Well bi Call at Rosedale. 1050 can be. fyorse, weight unds. Well broke. As gentle as 30-tf TpOR SALE--Two good work horses, about 1450 each. Inquire of WM. LETT, West McHenry, 111. weight BONS- 38-Zt •t3V)R SALE--Several and workers. Inu one mile south of MulFuary horses, drivers and workers. Inquire of EDMUND KNOX, 38 3t* "DM3R SALE--A quantity of clover jeed. -1 Clean and free from foul seeds, WHITING, West McHenry, 111. W. E. 34-tf "CV3R SALE OR EXCHANOE--A little over * two acres and good buildings of L. F. POCBE, West McHenry, 111. Inquire 37-4t TTUjR SALE--A quantity of clover seed and seed wheat. Inquire of or write H. E. OLKMKPS, West McHenry, 111. 'Phone Q13-W- g. 36-tf of H. B 81-M. harness and wag-TOOR SALE--Work team, A on. Just the outfit for teaming. Inquire SOB&EVSR, McHenry, 111. Phone 39-tf Henry, 111. 38-4t* "CV3R SALE--A quantity of clover seed, free from foul seed. Price. S&.25 per bushel. Inquire of or write JACOB FRBUHD, McHenry, 111. Phone 61N-M-2. 40-3t* TJ^OR SALE--Bay horse, coming Ave year •E old, weight 1100 pounds. Win drive sin gle or double. Inquire of G. E. SCHOII., Mc» Henry, 111. Phone fc#-W. 39-tf "CH)B SALE--One bay mare, In foal, 7 years " old, weight 1250. Broken to all harness. Also one bay mare, sottfid, T^ears old, weight 1400. Inquire at ttils office. 40-It jj>OR SALE--Three white Wyandotte cock quire' Henry, or call 'phone 606-W-l. erels; also ODC 140-egg incubator. In- ulre of or write Mas. O.E. MEAD, West Mc- 40-It T3H)R SALE--A quantity of timothy and clover seed; also farming tools, plows, binders, mowers, corn planters, pulverizers, wagops, harrows, etc. J. C. LA »P, Ring wood. 111. 40-at Xj\OB SALE--One 5-passenger Rao touring •JP car. First-class condition. Complete with self starter, electric lights, etc. Will demonstrate. A burgaln at 1700.00. Inquire of F. A. Boil LANDER, West Mcllenry, 111. 30 j^ARM gle A ylrip •rn n hands free of charge to farmers, help own train fares. We supply slu- arrn nands, dairy hands and murrlud ly experienced. DIAMOND FARM Not too early to take up plans for improvements. If they contemplate in­ crease in efficiency, com­ fort and convenience--as of course they do--they should include the Wiring of Your House for Electric Light which means also a Household Power that will operate many la bor saving devices--all of them small users of current. We wire houses and spread the cost into 24 monthly payments and sell some of these appliances on easy payments. PuicServiceCfflpaoy OF NORTHERN kLUNOIS To corset you correctly is my profession. Your comfort and health «re promote4 by wearing (NQT DOLQ IN STORM) My personal services are free. An appointment, arranged to suit your convenience, places you under no obligation. A postcard or telephone call will bring rne to your home. HISS MABELLE WHEELER . McHENRY PHONE 77-M Office Hourf «:M to 12<00 a( m, IJf to 4.-3* p. m. Telephones Ifice 17 *9idencr 51-W A. I. FROEHLICH Physician »nd Surgeon Schnorr Bids. WEST McHENRY Office In Spauldlna Bids. Phone No, 73-R ALFORD H. POUSf Attorney-at-1 Wenft: McHenry* ImiLnM- M NliitP'* SASH DOORS If IfS LUMBER WE'VE COT Y00, "BILL" for we just simply think nod dream lumber every minute of our life. Always striving and planning? to give our customers the biggest dol­ lar's worth they ever bought and you bet we won't propane any new fanglod stuff to you until we know what it'll do and how it'll wear. If you've any building ideas you need help on, come in. WILBUR LUMBER CO. West McHenry. FhOUH rn EVERY WOMAN KNOWS THAT EARLY RISER FLOUR IS TfiE BEST She will add to her knowledge of domestic economy by using EARLY RISER flour for all household bak­ ing. ft makes the very best bread, cake and pies. Buy a sack and everybody will know you get the most and best for your money. WESTFTHERRY FLOUR AND FEE® MILLS 7"f-v • GOLD FISH . FREE SATURDAY, MARCH 27 AT The J$m> With cash purchase of any of following goods: Rexall Headache Pills Rexall Little Liver Pills Croscut Safety Corn Rator Trailing Arbutus Talcum LARGE GLOBE AND FISH WITH $1.00 Wine Cod Liver Extra# $1.00 Celery & Iron Tonic $1.00 Sarsaparilla Tonic E. V. McAllister Wetft McHenry Cord Wood at WILBUR'S jpz SEED POTATOES We have just put in a supply of Red River Early Ohio seed potatoes and want you to give this va­ riety a trial. Those who have used this variety of potato are more than pleased with them tend that's the reason why we want you to he one of our satisfied customers. Send in your orders and they will be filled with courtesy and dispatch, M. M. ISEN. xss? At lour Service We are at your service with the finest line of Meats, Canned and Bakery goods to be found in town. We want you to feel that we are here to give you the best of service at all times and if we fail to do this we'will consider it a favor if you will come and tell us, as it is our aim to make it a pleasure for you to trade here. Don't forget that our delivery system is at your constant ser­ vice. Call us up at any time and your order will be filled wUU ewe mnd promptly delivered v: SchneiderBros. Weift McHenry, 111, Telephone No. 108-ft SIMON STOFFEL Insurance agent for all cl property in the best companie*. WEST McHENRY. ILLINOIS DR, F, J. AICHER DENTIST Office In Telephone Exchange Bid® CentcrvIHe McHenry, Illinois Telephone No. 79-W The Week From Mar. 28 to April 5 Will be Knowa in America as i m WBK And to celebrate this occasion E. v. MCALLISTER Will give Free Souvenirs with certain purchases Reiill Tooth PisfrEK Rexall Week Souvenir 2S-CENT TOOTH BRUSH nt£E Rexall Week Souvenir MC VIOLET TALCUN FREE Rexill Hetfadie PiUs-25c Rexall Week Souvenir MC LITTLE LIVER riLLS FMI Safety (tri km fk Rexall Week Souvenir •0TTLE CORN SOLVENT FREE TWO GOLD FISH & GLOBE FREE SAT., MARCH 27 See Gold Fish Adv. Elsewhere Next Sunday is Palm Sunday. Ap­ propriate services with the passing1 out of the palms will take place at t«he Catholic chvirbaf hare. Among the "Famous Players" booked at the Central will be seen "Hearta of \ ' Oak," "The Bishop's Carriage," "The <* • •- -