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The Dickinson press., 1911-03-25

cism or in censure of the farmers of the
nation.
A large majority Of them started with.
nothing but a quarter section of UNI
broken prairie, a team of horses or a
yoke of cattle, a pillow and harrow, and
a humble cabin to shelter his little
family from the heat of summer and the
storms of winter. The success he has
achieved has been tile result of years of
arduous toll =; the knowledge he has
gained has been in the hard school of
experience.
The farmer has always been the state
builder and the pioneer. He it is who
has built up and made the nation what
it is. and the general government can
discharge the obligation it owes the
great agricultural interests in no better
way than in spending money freely in
lettering agricultural conditions.
There is no soil or climate that is
naturally superior to that of the United
States. and no nation on earth can pro-
duce a larger crop per acre than this
country if our soil is intelllgently titled.
Ninety years ago, the farms of the
state of New York produced larger aver
age crops than the most fertile state in
the union produces today.
The United States is building two or
three great %batt1eships almost every
year, which cost, fully equipped, per-
haps an average Of nine million dollars
each, and it costs close to a million a
year each to man.. supply and maintain
them.
What M of these lighting machines
costs the government would establish
and fully equip two splendid expert
mental farms of six hundred forty acres
each. in every state in the union. to
be operated by the general government.
The establishment of such farms by
the government would soon be followed
by one hundred and sixty acre farms
owned and operated by the state III
every county in III great agricultural
states. Such farms. once established,
would not only be 'self sustaining, but,
in my opinion, would show a handsome
profit. The effect of such a system of
practical education upon the product
and profit of the nations farms would
be almost beyond comprehension.
Every thriftless and uninformed farm
er would quickly note the difference
between the result of his loose methods
and those Of the experimental farm. and
would benefit Greatly by the comparison.
To you gentlemen, who. come here to-
day. the citizens Of the village of Rich
ardton extend a cordial welcome and
greeting. We hope that all who are
gathered here may be moved to higher
and nobler efforts for their own and the
worlds good and that we may all gain
and profit by your deliberations and in
structi0ns. Thank you.
The Dickinson press., 1911-03-25

in blood of a contrary policy.
The United States with the most
fertile soil and favorable climate in the
world. but with its careless, uniformed
methods of seed selection. fertilization
and cultivation, produces an annual
average yield of less than fourteen
bushels of wheat per acre, while Eng
land produces more than thirty-two,
Germany about tw%enty-eight. the Neither
lands more than thirty-four, and France
approximately .tw enty.
Of oats, the United States produces
an average annual yield of twenty three
and seven-tenths bushels per acre. Eng
land forty-two. Germany forty-six and
the Netherlands ifty-three.
The average yield of potatoes in the
United States is eighty-five bushels per
acre while that of Germany, Belgium
and Great Britain is two hundred fifty
bushels.
Potatoes, like wheat, corn and bread,
are a food staple of the poor man.
Germany, with an arabic area no
greater than some OF u LARGEST states,
produces approximately two billion
bushels of potatoes annually, while
the aggregate crop of the United States
averages barely two hundred seventy
five million bushels per annum and in
the year ending June 30th, 1909. We i'm
ported eight million three hundred
eight-four thousand bushels.
For half a century we have proudly
| plumed ourselves as the granary of the
world, and our annual exports of food
| stuffs have formed the basis for q large
| balance of trade in Jul favor. Our ex-
ports of this character show a steady
and alarmingly rapid decline. III the
past. increase in population and in
crease in consumption, have been met
by multiplied acres. This is no Longer
possible, or at least only to a very
limited and constantly diminishing ex.
tent. Increased consumption in the
future must be provided for not by ar
increase in acres but by an increase ir
the yield per acre.
Each year immigration and natura.
increase add approximately two million
hungry mouths to be fed, and it calls
for an increase of approximately
seventy-fve million bushels of food-pro'
ducing cereal per annum to supply this
demand. ~
j. j. Hill has said: 1.-The value Of
our annual farm-product is now about
eight billion dollars. It might easily
be doubled. When the. forests are all
cut down and the mines are nothing
but empty holes in the ground, the farm
lands of the country will remain capable
of renewing their bounty forever. But
they must have proper treatment. tt
provide this, as a matter of self-interest
and Of national safety, is the most i'm.
perative present duty Of our people.
Can the Importance of this condition
be exageerated7 Is it not time that
every patriotic citizen was aroused t.
ascertain the cause and to find and ap.
ply the remedy
Our average annual yield of wheat fol-
ten years was less than fourteen bushels
per acre. This is less than--it was thirt,
years ago. Instead Of improving we are
going backward.
I do not say this in a spirit Of criti.
The Dickinson press., 1911-03-25

CANE Tony place 8 miles south of Dick
son, 1 bay mare, $50 lbs, no distinct brand.
Owner prove property and pay charges:
Thomas Geppert. 325-3t
The Dickinson press., 1911-03-25
ST. JOHNS CHURCH

Fourth (Mid-Lent) Sunday in Lent,
March 10th. Holy Eucharist. $50;
Mathis and sermon, 10 80; Sunday
school and Bible class IL; Evensong
and sermon, 7:30.
Wednesday.-Litan and Holy
Eucharist 10 100; Evensone and instruc-
ton, 7 80.
Friday-Litany and instruction. 1880.
j. S. BRAYFIELD, Rector.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
WARREN HEADS
 SECRETARIES

Memphis, Tenn, October 1.-The offer ing of bonuses by cities to secure con- ventons, industrial enterprises and rail- roads was dscountenanced as a general proposition in resolutions adopted by the Southern Commercial Secretaries associa- tion which concluded it's fourth annual convention here today. In isolated cases, however, it was pointed out that induce ments might be justified The associa- tion also went on record as favoring mu- nicipal aid in advancing the cities cont mercally, the fund to be raised through tax levy. To accomplish this it is sug- gested that uniform state laws authorz- ing the tax be enacted. The move ment to have each county employ an agricultural expert to educate the farmer in scientific methods of farming was in dorsed...
 Houston, Tex. was selected as the next place of meeting over Pensacola, Fla, and Macon, Ga. J, S. Warren, indus trial commissioner of the Business Mems club of Memphis, was elected president, and Adolph Boltz of Houston, Tex. sec retary. Vice presidents for the different states were also named.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
HARD COAL CASE
 IS CONCLUDED "

Washington. October 1.-The so called 'hard coal' case was taken up for con- sideration by the supreme court of the United States after two days argument by counsel for the government and for the principal railroads and coal owning companies in the anthracite coal regions of Pennsylvania charged with violating the Sherman antitrust law.
 The main argument for the defendants was made by John G. Johnson of Phila- delphia. He said 1t would be ideal to have the anthracite railroads and coal companies independent, but that close relationship between them was necessary because the railroads had to have ton mage assurances to recompense them for the expense of building into the coal region.
 He combatted the governments conten- tion that the railroads were competing lines, saying the railroads on account of reaching different coal localities were not competitors. though they carried competi- tive material.
 Closing argument for the government was made by J. C. McReynolds, special assistant to the Attorney General. In general he outlined the relief desired Is previously set forth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
KRUPP SUITS AGAINST STEEL
 CORPORATION ARE DISMISSED

Philadelphia, october 11.-A decision of world wide importance was handed down by the United States circuit court of ap- peals here today when it dismissed four suits brought by the Krupp company of Germany against the Midvale Steel com . panY of Philadelphia to restrain the Pennsylvania corporation from infringing on patents for process of manufactur- ing armor plate. The decision sustains the opinion of the circuit court which had decided that the evidence presented be- fore the lower court was mot sufficiently satisfactory either in quality or amount to establish infringement. The appellate court goes a step further and declares that two certain claims in two of the Krupp patents are invalid and that, therefore, there ecould not be an infringe ment
 The opinion af 5he appeuate court is not only important to the maritime nations of the world that use armor plate in their navies, but is of the greatest moment to the manufacturers of armor plate in the of armor plate manufactured by the krupp company became known, the United States government became inter- ested and it resulted in the Carnegie Steel company, now a part of the United States Steel corporation, and the Bethle- hem Steel company, obtaining licenses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12

to manufacture the Krupp article In the United States.
 American ships were equipped with made on the floor of Congress that there was a combination in the United States to keep up the price of the armor plate. The Midvale Steel company became a successful lower bidder for government contracts, and little has since been heard of alleged combinations in this respect. 1t is said that had the Midyale company lost it's suits, it might have been shut out from successfully bidding against the concerns holding licenses to manufacture armor plate on the Krupp process
 The four suits involved alleged infringe ment on a process of manufacturing ar nor plates on a process of improving the quality of steel armor plates; on a pro- cess of hardening and toughening armor plates, and on a process of Improving armor4plate.
 The court takes up the patent and de- ciares that the fifth claim in a patent granted on February 12, 1895. for pro- cess in the manufacture of arrnor plate, is void for lack of patentable novelty"
 It also decrees that a claim in patent granted on February 6, 1900. for a process of improving the quality of steel armor plates Is void it does not involve in vention. On the other two patents the court declares there was no Infringement.
 It could not be learned here tonight whether the German corporation will take the case to the supreme court of the United States. The suit was begun in 1906
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
Efforts of German Dipl0- mats At Last Crowned
 With Success
AWAIT LANDING
 OF THE ITALIANS
Sailors on Shore Duty Are Getting Exhausted-Is Reported That Arab Force Will Attack
 Tripoli

Berlin, October 1.-The armisfice between Italy and Turkey for which German diplomacy has been striving for some time, 1t Is believed here, has practically been concluded although not yet announced as official 1t is said the transportation of the Italian mil itary expedition will not be interfered with, but that hostilities in all quar- ters will cease.
 This Is considered In Berlin as equiv alent to the ending of the war. or at least the warlike movements which now Will De succeeded by negotiations looking to. a settlement.
 It Is regarded as probable that as soon as the strong Italian army has once debarked at Tripoli even the young Turks irreconeilable will begin to recognize the ottoman governments power Then It will be possible for Turkey to enter into peace negotia- tions with the prospect of reaching u less unsatisfactory conclusion than would result from a continuation of the conflict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-James B. McNamara first to face
 tribunal. tS Decisive battle won by Chinesearevo-
 lutionists. 'ts Strikers are paid without disorder.
 Krupp suits are dismissed.
 Was greatest day Of greatest fair.
 Italy and Turkey virtually agree upon
 armistice. 2-Poultry awards at the State Fair. S-New Decatur again without service. Senator Grant is laid to rest.
 American industries. .f 4-Edtorial comment. 't Yancey points out the injustice
 Tennessee company wins first award at fair. et Finley's report on the Southern.
 Novices taken across sands
 Excise board to consider clubs. 6-Sports.
 No developments in Investigation. 7--Dolly and the aviators. s- Society. S--Bessemer High is given prize s-Has more money than ever before. President Taft enters Oregon a 10-Primary starts political evil. l1--Madero names cabinet members. 13--Markets. 14-Will celebrate Columbus day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
CHAMPAGNE?

Cincinnati, O.. october 1.-The question of what is champagne still remains un- solved for the jury In the United States district court to which the question was submitted yesterday and reported to Judge Sater that it had hopelessy d's- agreed. It asked to be dismissed. The court immediately ordered it's release and the query will have to be put to another jury.
 The vote of the Jury stood 10 to one for conviction it is said. A juror was in jured in an elevator accident last night and only II men took part in the de- Alterations. Conviction means the giving of the definition of champagne as wine solely in the province of Champagne France. This was the basis of the gov- ernment's case against Bettman-J Johnson company of Cincinnati. against whom the information was filed charging bisbrand- ing because it had labelled a product champagne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
New Paper for Paris

New York, October 11.-TIe city of Paris is to have the worlds highest priced newspaper. It will be called Le Journale Internationale and will be edited by Theodore stanton. an Amer lean. although printed in French. Comics are to be sold at 10 cents each.
 The object of the publication will he to regard all affairs particularly those of political nature, from an in- ternational standpoint. An interna- tional advisory board composed of prominent statesmen from the chief countries of the world, will meet once a year to consider the policy Of the paper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
MONTGOMERY MAN
 KILLED IN GEORGIA

Cuthbert, Ga. October 11.-B. s. Bald- win of Montgomery, Ala. was shot and killed here this afternoon by Charles w. Worril, a young attorney. Worril su-- rendered to Sheriff Mattox shortly after the shooting. The tragedy occurred in the washroom of local hotel and al- though there were several persons nearby there were no eye wit nesses and no altercation was heard. Worril declined to discuss the affair. Baldwin was here on a business trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
Viaduct Falls

Akron, Ohio. October 11.-With a crash that could be heard all over the city, the reinforced concrete viaduct over the Cleveland Akron and Gin cinnati railroad collapsed early today crushing the railroad company's freight house like pasteboard The viaducr was erected only few. years ago at q cost of $250,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
Aeroplane Letter Received

Nashville, october 11.--One Of the letters carried by Hugh Robinson of St. Louis in his hydro -aeroplane flight on the Mississippi river has been re- ceived here. coming to Miss Birdie Starr. bearing the postmark, "Hydro- aeroplane." It is the first received in Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
Survey of Missions

Milwaukee, october 1.-The annual survey of the missions was presented at todays session of the American board of commissioners for foreign missions by Rev. ]. L. Barton, U. D. or Boston, the foreign secretary of the board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
Thousands Attend Fair and Are Thrilled By Aero
 plane Flights
RECORD RACES ARE
 PLANNED FOR TODAY
Hamilton Shows Remarkable Bravery By Making Long Flight When Motor Is Not Working
 Properly
ToDAY's PROGRAMME

Greater Birmingham day, Colum- bus day, Fraternal day, Innes band day and Gadsden day.
 goo A. M.-Gates open.
 Il 11:0o-Premiums awarded.
 Il :o0-Sensationa flights by Beachey and Hamilton.
 go P. M-Free attractions.
 2.O0-Horse and motorcycle @c- ing.
 -Beachey and Hamilton. N 3:30-Concert by Innes' band.
 7:00-F'ree attractions and band concert. S:30-Pain's gorgeous spectacle, "The Battle in the Clouds Midway open until il o'clock.
 SPECIAL FEATURES TONIGHT Exhibition drills by Arab patrol of Zamora Temple of the Mystic Shrine and crack drill team of the ] Uniform Rank of the Maccabees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
Mir. and Mrs. Reid Entertain

London. October 1.-The American ambassador. Mir. Reid and his wife, gave a dinner in honor of the Amer ican officer. who attended the Ger- man army maneuvers, who are spend
 fng a few days visiting the British.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
Race Track Heavy

The race track was a trifle heavy yes terday. owing to the rains of Tues day, but the racing yesterday and q good dragging the better part of last night puts it in first class condition for today Colonel Madden, the official starting judge, stated yesterday after noon that the track today would be as fast as 1t could be possibly made. Pains Battle of the Clouds is one of the most gorgeous and spectacular firework effects ever produced in the world Rockets, resembling shells fired from a monster cannon are hurled into the air, only to burst into a myriad of beautiful and vari-colored lights. Ele. phants acrobats, flowers, giraffes wheels and every fantastic figure imag inable are shown in fireworks at this exhibition.
 It is free to those visiting the fair but it is worth going miles to see.
 Fun, frolic and good nature marks the crowds on the midway nightly The bright lights, band selections, the vociferous spoilers. and outdoor per formers keep the midway crowded un- til the closing hour.
 Thousands visited the pleasure way last night and seemed to thoroughly enjoy the novelties and unique shows and attractions.
 Exhibits Must Remain
 That there will be no removal of any of the exhibits, shows or special features until the fair closes Saturday night. IS the information given out by the man agement of the Alabama State Fair, The exposition will be held intact. and will be as complete Saturday night as it is now. Under no conditions will the off cials allow the exhibits and other fea- lures to be removed until the fair closes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12

The greatest day thus far of the greatest show in the history of the state. This was the verdict of the thous- ands who visited the Alabama State Fair yesterday.
 Everyone was pleased, everyone was satisfied for every act was shown, ev- cry feature presented.
 Hundreds and thousands of people witnessed the sensational aeroplant flight made by Charles K. Hamilton under the most adverse circumstances For a full half hour he stayed il the air, soaring. dipping and gliding through the ozone in most bird-lik' way.
 Hamilton came near not making hi. flight owing to the condition of hi motor, and in the flight that he di' make each and every minute that h.
 was in the air his life was in dangc
 more than Is usually the case. He di,
 not know what moment the motor tha was driving the huge canvas bird Noul
 stop and dash him to the ground.
 Hamilton's Bravery But the call of the air and the ex pectancy of the crowd was too mucs for this daring man to stand. He made the flight and made it beautifully. AS he arose from the race track, just 1T front of the grandstand, his engine be- gan missing fire All during the flight as he would near where the throngs were congregated, an irregular engine exhaust could be detected, telling eX- perts in machinery that the man was courting death in a supreme effort tc amuse the masses.
 Beachey also made his flight. His ma chine was working beautifully, and a prettier flight was never before made by an aviator. He showed his skill as an air navigator and his control over the machine by his hair raising feats in the air As an ocean pillow rolls along so did Beachey roll his way around the race course. Up ant down he glided sometimes the wheels of his plane touched the ground. risina again like the beautiful ascent of g bird.
 Beachey was the first to make flight. He paid a visit to the mines 1T the mountains about the vicinity of tke fair grounds, lowering above them as 2 monster eagle.
 The crowd yesterday was wthou doubt the largest yet in attendance President Burton and Secretary Chaf- fee were both pleased with the inn menseness of it. The grandstand was crowded from morning until the close of the exhibitions last night. Many arc said to have spent the entire day ir the grandstand. An even greater crowd Is looked for today.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-06-09
The Poultry Yard.

These are gala days for lice. Fight
them strong and hard.
Kerosene will do deadly work.
Pour It in every crack and crevice.
Don't spare It.
Watch the grit box. The hens
are doing SO. Bon't let them catch
you mapping and the box empty.
Allow the cool air to enter the
houses at night by taking out the
windows, but do not forget to have
inch-mesh wire netting fastened to
the opening to keep out the enemies.
Watch the condition of the young
chickens. If they are moping look
for lice, especially the large gray
louise found on the head OF the
chick A drop OF sweet-oil will soon
end his career.-Farm Journal.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-06-09
A GOOD THING TO KNOW.

An exchange gives a remedy for
bloat in cows that may be an old
one but also may be a new one to
many of the readers of this paper,
and as 1t is a very simple remedy
we will give it in the hope that 1t
may do someone some good.
This remedy consists of pouring
cold water on the bloat just in
front Of the hips. 1t is claimed this
will cure the bloat in half an hour.
This is the time of year when the
stock is most troubled with this all
ment. The old way of puncturing
the animal with a trocar is all right
but 1t seems as II the water cure
would be far more preferable and
may be just as effective If taken in
time.
Cattle should be kept of the al
falfa and clover fields early In the
morning before the dew is of and
after a rain. They should
be fed all the dry hay they will eat
before being turned out into the al
falfa or clover fields.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-06-09

this great health-renewlng institu-
ton.
Some two months ago it was deem
ed best to change the financial man.
agement of the Hot Lake sauator-
~" company and Mr.. Walter M.
rierce' principal Landowner and
'sockhoIde'' assumed personal
charge Mr.. Pierce has made many
improvements and has placed the In
St'utlon upon a sound financial
oasis. There is no intention what
ever to close its doors or in any wav
eartail tho well-known eaieioncv =,
tha sanatorlum.
d. robert B. Karkeet, OF Mem
"'na' Wisconsin, a man Of the high