The Medford Patriot. (Medford, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 6, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 7, 1904 Page: 1 of 8
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Vol. XI
Medford, oklahoma Territory. Thursday, April 7.1904
No. 26
THE PARCELS POST Sl HTEit
♦
WATCH....
THIS SPACE
NEXT WEEK
We will have something to say of unusual interest. Lay
your plans to read the Boston Store add. next week regard-
less of any and everything else.
Mr. John boucek got the premium last week—Number 3343 en-
titled holder to the handsome doll. Number 3659, entitling
holder to the $10 medallion, has not been presented, and unless this
is handed in by Wednesday, the 13th, a new number will be given
out between that date and Monday morning, the 18th. So watch
your numbers carefully—you may get two premiums
SPECIAL
DEAL
ON ALL OUR
On Saturday, April 9, we
will place on sale all our
36c Fruits rPsr 19c per can
on tht entire lot. This fruit is put up in heavy syrup and we do
not hesi,ate to make the statement that this brand of fruit is by
far the best ever placed on sale in the town.
Better Get Several Cans Early,
as they will go fast and we will never sell these goods at this price
again. Remember all canned fruit will be scarce this season, judg-
ing from present indications.
Numbers this week will be on a Toilet Case and two pictures that were to
have been given away the first week but the numbers drawing same were not
presented. Hold your numbers until WEDJVESDA Y MIGHT for these premi-
ums.
We are after more of your business.
THE BOSTON
Trouble at Home
Is not half so bad as trouble in your field or harvest. The
way to prevent trouble is to guard against it by purchasing
your Farm Implements, Riding and Driving Accessories,
Garden Necessities, Etc., at our store.
YOU CAN'T ESCAPE
Unless you are a bachelor, that malady which we now scent in
the air, the spring attack of housecleaning. Let us give you a
pointer meet your wife's request to help replace the stove pipe
with a statement something like this: "No, my dear, I have or-
dered a new 'RELIABLE' gasoline stove from Smith and we'll
relegate pipes and heat to the coal shed this summer." That's
your easiest way out and you bet she'll accept the amendment.
W. S.
booooooooooooo
trdware Dealer.
OOOOOOOOOPPOOOPOPPOPOOOOdI
Its Growth atid Recent Demand
of Congrent.
The postsl department of the United
States U what may be called the peo-
ple*' department, a* tt more than any
other cornea id cIom contact with them.
The carrying and delivery of letters I*
one of the small parta of the business.
It may be that It Is the most expensive
portion to the people, that Is they have
to pay more for the letters transmitted
than other articles, bat the govern-
ment, paying as It does so much per
con for transportation, pays less for
carrying letters than other articles. It
seems strange and out of proportion, if
not manifestly unjust, that an almost
worthless circular weighing two ounces
should h" carried for one cent, while a
letter weighing one ounce costs two
cents. The reason given for the diff-
erence Is that the letter la of greater
value and is sealed beyond inspection
Suppose It Is, it does not weigh as
much, hence costs the government less
for transportation. If this department
is to be run in the Interests of and to
the welfare of the people the costs
should be revarssd.
Patent medicine vendera, get rich-
quick schemes, many of which are
frauds, and mail order houses of all
kinds send out circulars by the ton at
a minimum cost, while the people are
compellea to pay a high price for the
transportation of letters.
The only goods that should be given
a low rate are bona Qde newspapers,
because of their literary character and
contribution to the advancement of the
educational interests of the country;
and these should be well guarded.
The general public can have but a re-
mote idea of the volume of circulars
and similar stuff carried In the malls.
There ia not a country postofilce so
small or remote that the circulars <lo
not find their way. Names of patrons
of the office are obtained in various
ways, usually through the postmaster
or a clerk In the office for some trifling
prem'-im, then passed around among
the Arms or companies desiring 10 use
them. Though the lists often become
useless because of the changes made
they coutlnue to use them. This is es
pecialiy so in a new country where
rapid changes are made in the popula-
tion. Yet they must pay the promot-
ers or they would not continue to send
them out.
Reoently a bill was Introduced in
congress known as the parcels post
bill. Its provisions were to still furth-
er encumber the malls with goods. The
rate at which merchandise was to be
carried was placed at one cent a pound.
the rata now on merchandise being one
cent an ounce, and the weigfat of pack
ages limited to four pounds. The
weight of shipments was to be greatly
increased. Of course the measure is
being pushed by the mail houses of the
large cities, bm they woulfl be the direct
beneficiaries. They do an Immense
business at ths present rates of postage.
With it reduced to the low rate asked
there would be little use of the local
merchant except for perishable goods
and those upon which avery small pro
tit Is now obtained. Of course the
number of mail houses In large cities
would do the business; and the mer
chants in the smaller towns would nec
essarity hare to go out of business.
At first glance, going on the prlnci
pie of buying where you can the cheap
est, the parcels post system might ap-
pear advantageous to the public.
When, however, it ia examined in all
Its bearings it is not. Small trade cen
ters are consumers and the nearer the
producers and consumers are bound to
getber the better it Is for both. Frelgnt
both ways may benefit the railroads,
but itdoes not contribute to the growth
of the country. It would increase the
population of the larger cities and de
populate the smaller towns in the coun
try. It would drive from mercantile
interests many who would have to en
gage in farming and other produce ive
industries, increasing the products and
in the same ratio decreasing their
value.
It is a fact that the local or smaller
merchant can not sell goods at as small
a profit as his larger competitor. Those
who buy in large quantities and close
to their manufacturer can boy oheaper
as they purchase direct from the fac-
tory or producer. The smaller mer-
chant must buy of the jobber or middle
men. If ho were to buy of the factory
he cannot hope to do so in small quan-
tities as favorably as his competitor
in large quantities. It is a well estab
lished rule of business that the larger
the purchase the lower the rate.
If U were only the produots of the
field that we were to consider the ad-
vantagea of a paresis post system
might not be so objectionable. If grain
and stook were all the farmer produo
it would be different. It is a fact
that most farmers near small trade
centers supply their taMes from the
products of the truck patch, dairy and
poultry yards, sold at home at prices
they would not command if shipped to
the larger cities.
The I'atkiot has heard those who
patronize the mail houses at present
postage and freight rates complain be-
cause the local merchant would not or
could not pay them more for their pro
duc«. Those who patronize the mail
order houses in prelereuce to the home
merchant should be the last to com-
plain of home prices on produce, as
they are doing what they can to Inaug-
urate a condition whereby their pro
duce can not be consumed at home.
They compiaiu of monopolies, yet help
to sustain them.
The masses of the Democratic party
are looking for a Moses to lead them
out of the wilderness.
Every day increases tlie public confi-
dence in President Roosevelt, and
makes the road to the White House
more difficult for his opponent to trvel.
While the denizens of Missouri, Iowa
and other middle states are praying for
release from mud those of Oklahoma
enjoy beautiful roads and drives. It is
necessary to make an occasional visit
to the old states to fully enjoy the cli-
mate we have in "The Land of the
Fair Gods."
It should rot be expensive to feed
the tribe of Igorottes receutly Imported
from tee Philippines for the St. Louis
Fair, as one of their principal articles
of diet is dog meat. Most any town
can furnish them with their favorite
dish from its surplus of worthless dogf
As their clothing Is also vejy scant
those who have them In charge should
profit by their exhibition at the fair, as
It will cost little to keep them.
Wm. R. Hearst believes in printers
ink and practices what he preaches
He Is the first man since Horaoe Gree-
ley who has fought to capture the pres
idency through the ownership of news
papers. Horsce Greeley was a great
editor, a capable writer, while Hearst
Is the owner and dictator of what
others write. He will not reach the
goal of his ambition, not even secure
the party nomination.
The result of the trial in the court of
France of Colombia against the owners
of the Panama canal is to confirm the
title in the defendants and remove all
olaims of Colombia to the property.
This removes the last claim of Colom-
bia and leaves to the owners of whom
the United States purchased the prop-
erty full and unquestioned right to sell.
The decision of the French court con-
firms the opinion some time ago given
by Attorney General Knox that the
Colombian claim amounted to nothing
and could not be sustained in any
court. Colombia can now staud one
side and wituess the progress of the
great enterprise, of which she might
have been a part but for her cupidity.
Mrs. Noble L. Prentiss, of Kansas,
proposes to place on exhibition some
of that state's fair daughters at the St.
Louis fair. She says that the exhibits
of horses, cattle and bogs are good tiut
should not be to the exclusion of Kan
sss' best. As she has charge of the
ladies' department she wants a half
dozen young ladies to assist her as a
reception committee. That there may
not be a monopoly of this Mrs. Prentls
proposes to have a new bevy of girls
every two weeks, and give all the state
beauties a chance. The proposition is
not only unique but sensible. Why
should the fair be taken up altogether
with inferior animals when the most
handsome products of the state await
exhibition ?
The Manchester Journal struck the
keynote of the Democratic crowd last
week when it called upon the Populists
to stay with them to down the Repub-
licans. Why down the Republicans?
I' there be principles sufficient to
maintain a political party why not ex-
press them and stay with them ? The
fact Is there sre none in either the
Democratic or Peoples party, but spoils
of office for a few leaders. The people
are rapidly catching on to the fact that
they are being used to pull the chest-
nuts out of the lire for a few persons to
eat, and are going to the party that has
a reason for its existence other than
to down some one else, a party that is
held together by doing something that
appeals to the good sense of the people.
The Republican party never was a pull
down or pull back party, but has al
ways been going ahe<id, accomplishing
work worthy of Its efforts. How long
oan men be Induced to vote against
their own interests by the cry of "stop
thief when there Is no thief in sight?
MAC A ROM II HEAT.
What it is anil Some of it* Ad~
vantage* for our Farmer*.
Kver alert to the Interests of those
who live upon its line of railway tka>
Rock Island Hallway Co., has given a
very complete history and deicriptlswi
of Macaroni wheat in the Western
Trail, a monthly paper published by
the company and distributed gratiut
ously by Its agents.
From tht- 1 rail the Patriot gleans
much In regard to this, to us, new va-
riety oi wheat, though old in Europe
and Asia.
Macaruui wheat came originally fro
Russia, where several varieties of it
are grown. In appearance it much re-
sembles barley, the berry being very
bard, which recommends it to this,
climate, ai it is kuown that the hart
varieties are more durable and profit-
ably grown here.
As we approach the heretofore called
semi arid regions ot the oountry the
growth of wheat has been extends^
until it is now raised over nearly the
entire portion of what was a few yease
ago considered unproductive Yet be-
cause of drouth it is uncertain. O,
then, we can procure a variety that will
withstand drouth, it becomes of groat
interest to us. Macaroni wheat bas
been successfully grown in the Pan-
handle of Texas and Western Kansae
when other varieties have failed be
cause of drouth. And where they haw
made from 10 to 20 bushels per acre.
Macaroni has produced 20 to 40 busk-
els. While it grows well In Dakota
where there is plenty oi moisture it t
not wanting where It is dry. The ex-
periment stations have proven exclu-
sively that It will usually produce
double the number of bushels of otbsr
varieties of wheat.
Until recently there has not besft
much demand for this wheat, as It wee
generally believed it was not a good
bread wheat, and being so hard it wis
not easily ground in suitable flour fez
use. The erection of factories in tbw
United States (or the manufacture <ri
macaron and spaghetti has necessitat-
ed its being ground into suitable flour
So mills have been so constructed thel
It Is being ground. It is claimed for tt
that machinery suitable to grind oeo-
hard wheats can also grind it.
The rapid increase in the consump-
tion of macaroni has made a great de-
mand for this wheat, so that there nsasl
no longer be any hesitancy in growing
it, as the market is now almost at tiw
farm.
The flour is a shade darker tba&i
that of other wheat, which is an objet«-
tlou to it as a table product But a*■
good bread cau be made from it as oth-
er flour. Bread, rusks, rolls, muiut,
biscuits and griddle cakes are success^
fully made from it, and it comes close-
to Graham flour as a healthy article ot
diet. A former residentof Russia say*
of its use there, "This wheat is not 'inly
good for macaroni but itgives us a fitor
bread. Often in the city of Odessa 1
went to a well kuown bakery to buy
this bread, which was only baked twice
a week, and found to my sorrow that
it was all sold. As soon as our Ameri-
can people will taste this bread it wU>
find a sure market." The directors at
the South Dukota experiment statiov
say of it: "We feel sure that if ruace-
ronl llour were placed on the mark**
there would be at once an active df
maud for it from those who would pre-
fer the macaroni bread to the commut.
bread. This bread is more uutritioui-
than the ordinary variety and we be-
lieve that it will eventually becornt
one of tb- staple articles of food."
Many testimonials are given in tbs
Western Trail by those who have
grown the wheal both of Its productive-
ness and use. One writer in Texas
says it is proot against weevil and wat-
not susceptible to ru t or smut, and
averaged 2J to 100 per ceut more ut
yield than other wheat. Of its use ae
pasture he suyt>, It iUfts m winter
(when sow u in the fall) pastures welL
has a heavy straw, i« easily threshed,
aud is ihe oest keeper of all cereals
The bread is nutritious, and for baker's
loaves, it will not, after being baked,
become hard awl dry as bread frost
the softer varieties. The wheat growr
sometimes as high as six feet and
yields 60 bushels per acre it flourishes
where the tropical climate is not good
for other varieties."
Another writer says that It standi
the cold better than the commoii
wheats, thereby making good pastnif
In the winter.
SouthofT Bros., Selden, Sheridan Cot,
Kans , planted AO acres last year, that
averaged 37 bushels per acre, one Held
of 20 acres averaged 45^ bushels.
While they report many Inquiries for
macaroni wheat for seed, they have
been able to supply all orders.
So much is said favorably of maca-
roni wheat that the Patriot would
like to see our farmers try it and re-
port. If It proves a great success tbe
Rock Island will he entitled to much
credit in urgiug its use.
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