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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12
AGR|GUL TIJRE IS
THE REAL KING
Big Results Follow the Employ
msnt Of New Methods.
REPORT OF SEC. WILSON.
According To the seeretary's Report
There Has Been An Uplift OF
Agriculture and OF coun-
try Life.
WEALTH or THE FARM.

The most effective move toward the
reduction of the high cost Of living is
the production OF greater crops.
This has been the most productive
OF all agricultural years in the 5coun-
try.
Based on the census of wealth pro-
duction. on farms, the grand total for
1912 is estimated at 1852, 000, 600,
more than twice the amount Of wealth
produced on farms in 1885,
During the past Is years the wealth
production on farms, according to
census items, has reached the grand
total of more than $105,000,0O0,0O0
There has been an uplift Of agricul-
ture and Of country life.
Estimated value Of 1912 crops ::
Corn, $1,759, 0o0, 600; hay, 1851, 000, 600:
cotton, $3.50, 100000 wheat, $596,000,-
600; oats, $4,000, 600; potaroes, $780,
100000; barley $125, 00O, 900; tobacco,
$97, 000, 900; haxseed, $39,0OO.000; rye,
$24,O00,00O; rice, $20,000,0O buck
wheat. $12,o00000s hops, $11,000. O00:j
all cereals, $3,000,000, GOO; sugar, $117,s
100000.
Livestock Products Poultry, $780,
100000; wool, 55,500,000; animals,
81, 1880, 000, 900.
Washington.-The most productive
year in the history of the United
States has drawn to a close, according
to the annual report of Secretary of
Agriculture Wilson to the President.
Basing his figures on the census
items of wealth production on farms,
Secretary Wilson values the grand
total Of the 1912 crop at $685., 000, 900.
Besides the production of the soil this
amount includes the live stock out
put.
In commenting on the productive
ness of the past year in relation to
those preceding, Secretary Wilson
said:
tThe enormous sum represented by
the crop output of the United States
for 1912 is more than twice the value
of the wealth produced on farms in
1899, according to the census, and it
is about one-eighth more than the
wealth produced in 1909.
During the past 16 years the farm
er has steadily increased his wealth
production year by year, with the ex.
ception of 1911, when the value de-
clined from that of the preceding
year. If. the wealth produced on
farms in 1899 be regarded as 100 the
wealth produced is years ago, or in
1897, is represented as "a, and the
wealth produced in 1912 as 202.1. Dur
ing the 16 years the farmers wealth
has increased al per cent During
the past 16 years the wealth produc-
ton on farms, according to the census
items, reached the grand total of more
than $105, 900, 100000.
The, Farmers Uptfft.
IN conclusion the Secretary said:
.sThere has been an uplift Of agricul-
ture and of country life. Beginnings
have been made in a production per
acre increasing faster than the natural
increase OF population.
''In this movement the Department
Of Agriculture has been gradually
equipped to occupy the foremost place.
1t came to learn; It has remained to
teach. It's teaching, its discoveries
and its Improvement are permeating
the national agricultural life. The
forces that are at work must cause
every increasing results.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

Dfd anybody ever undertake to fig.
ure up the postage stamps and print.
ed matter absolutely wasted on unre-
sponsive voters in a national political
campaign
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

Los Angeles has a school where
girls are taught dressing as fine art.
It ought to have an annex where fu-
ture husbands can be taught how to
hook 'em up.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

Lying becomes habit with men
who are not willing their wives
should know OF their movements, :"
says a Baltimore preacher: speaks as
one who knows.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12
AGAINST THE RED FLAG.
Petition Will Be Presented To the
Massachusetts Leuislature.

Boston.-A petition for legislation
which, if enacted, would prevent the
carrying of red flags such as were dis
played recently in pafadese in Law
renee was filed at the Statehouse. The
petition asks for a law providing that
no other flag than the national flag
shall be permitted to be carried in a
public parade.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12
PRESIDENT TAFT
TO THE GOVERNORS
His Effective Plea for Rural
Credit Plan.
COMMITTEE 10 TAKE ACTION.


Washington President Taft, in q
speech to 26, governors here urged the.
adoption Of uniform state legislation
which would make possible in this
country the adoption Of system OF
rural credits and low interest-bearing
loans to farmers, similar to that In
vogue In many European countries.
I'VE are not going to adopt . sys-
tenn over night" said the President.
1T is going to take considerable time
before the country shall receive the
benefit Of 1t, but the earlier we begin
the agitation the earlier we shall
achieve the purpose we have in bring
ing the matter to the attention Of the
public,
There Is no subject" continued the
President ."of greater Importance to
the people Of the United States than
the Improvement of the agricultural
method, the keeping of them up to
date In all Agricultural communities
the securing Of profits to the farmer,
the attraction Of the young men Of the
country to farming as lucrative pro-
fession, and the lowering Of the cost
Of producing agricultural products and
the lowering Of their prices to the
consumer.
A Third Essential.
I'VE have great capital in this coun,
try and we have farming property that
II producing farm products of i'm
mense value. 1t would seem clear
that with these two elements 1t would
be possible to introduce q third by
which the farmer engaged in produc-
ing the crops should be able, in view
of the value ofNwhat he produces and
the value of the land on which 1t is
produced, to obtain money on the
faith of the land and the faith Of the
product which will enable him to ex-
pand his acreage and better his
methods of cultivation and produc-
ton"
Committee Appointed.
While conditions in this country and
IN Europe were somewhat different,
the President said, by modification of
the European plan the idea could find
q proper place in the United States.
The following committee was named
today to draft uniform rural credit
legislation to be recommended to the
states:
Governors O'Neal, Of Alabama i,
chairman; johnson, of California;
Plaisted, of Maine; Foss, Of Massa-
chusetts; Had1ey, of Missouri; Har-
mon, of Ohio; Mann, of Virginia; Nc
Govern. of Wisconsin, and Carey, OF
Wyoming.
On motion Of Governor Hadley reso-
buttons of thanks to President Taft
for his active interest in the idea were
unanimously adopted.
A general credit system for the f.
nancing of farmers, as outlined by
President Taft to the governors con
ference here will be considered as a
part of the general currency reform to
be attempted by the subcommittee of
tn House Banking and Currency Com
mittee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

The crop Of white potatoes is said
to be 410. 200, 600 bushels. A little math-
ematics will enable you to determine
your allotment for the year 1928.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

A Cincinnati man, suing for d.
vorce. charges his wife with swiping
his false teeth and using them her
self. A toothsome statement, indeed!
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

A New York woman obtained a di.
vorce because her husband used to
tipple cologne. It couldn't have been
the smell of his breath she objected
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

The Eskimos Of Alaska seem to be
acquiring all the diseases OF civiliza-
ton except the hookworm. The lat
ter objects to the climate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

The twenty-five most beautiful
words have been collected by a prize
competition. Oddly enough, money b
not one Of them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12
GETS BILLION DOLLARS.
New Treasurer Of United States Signs
for Vast Sum.

washington. The greatest single
financial transaction IN the history Of
the United States was contaminated At.
the Treasury Department when Carmi
A. Thompson, the new treasurer Of the.
United States. gave Lee McGlung, his
predecessor, receipt for $1.51s. 2S5, :
sOs.57, representing the money and
securities in the personal custody 81
the Treasurer on Noyember 81. when
NJ. EcClnng retired.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

Wisconsin hunters found thirty
pound mushroom, or in other words
enough to kill regiment.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

n IT rs true that there are 1900
poets In the United States, why don't
We see some real poetry occasionally
In the magazines?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12
ORGANIZE A NUT CLUB.
Connecticut Women Win Add Other
Nuts As Membership Increases.

Winsted. Conn. Six ladies' of the
town Of Canaan have formed an organ
.ization to be known as the Nut Club.
The members win meet at frequent
intervals to sew and chat. The nuts
for which the members are named are
the chestnut, walnut, peanut, butter
nut, pecan and cocoanut As the mem
bership grows other nuts win be
added to the list. III
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

Artificial rubber Is made in Holland
of freshly caught sea fish. Must have
been suggested to some one who ate
some freshly caught sea fish:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

Old Family Journal
nnIes Town West vlEElnla

notwithstanding the death records
nyietora continue to cut loose on .
spiral glide.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

A st. Louis woman ended quarrel
with neighbor over their chickens
by firing a charge OF shot into him.
Bird-shots Of course.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

A recent decision relieves a soldier
of the United States army from the
payment of alimony and some antici-
pate large increase In enlistments.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

4 specialist says that modern dress
p killing women. Well. they're
dressed TO kill.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12
IT. RS, PLURALITY ia.
VIII Have II Out OF IS California
Electoral Votes.

Sacramento, Cal. Roosevelt carried
California by 174 votes, although he
win have but II Of the States Is
electoral votes. The other two win
be cast for Wilson. These figures are
final, but will not be made Official
until the returns from Los Angeles
county have been formally audited by
Secretary Of State Jordan.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

Nnlta Lsdrs. M. 81 a y. q = H.
and on1 - Friday nlEhn q
each Month.
a. n. s. Morgan. Worshipful Master.
9. Frank GsllaheE' Secretary I
Jefferson Chapter, No. s. R A. n
9Th Monday In each Month.
Turner A. Rams1. High Priel4
C. Frank Ghllaher. Secretary.
Potomac commandery. No. 5. ~
q. Tuesday In each Month.
H. G. GetSendnnners
Eminent Commander.
c. Frank Gallaher. Recorder.
wildey Lodge. No. n. !. o. o; -
livery Thursday night
M. 7. Strider, N. @.
d. w. Ramey, Secretary.
Modern woodmen, Charles Towk
Camp. No. 1894. every Friday
night.
w. p. Easteriay. Counsel
D. w. Ramey. Clerk.
Blue Ridge Lodge. No. ISL, K. ~ n
every wednesday evening 7.1O.
william II Anderson. G. g.
Clayton L. Haines, G, Of R and 9,
Royal Neighbors OF America. 3. -. .
A., No. 1862, meets every Thursday.
Mrs. Brinker, Oracle.
Miss Clara Leslie. Recorder.
Shenandoah Tribe. No. 80, /. o. r. M,
meets every Monday night ct 7.So.
J. w. Bril- tt. Sachem.
L. A. Brinker, G. Of w.
Washington Camp, No. 10, P. o. 8. q
A., every Tuesday evening at 7.S0.
Geo. D. Moore, President.
L. A. Brinker, Secretary.
!. o. u. A. NJ, meets every Thursday
night at $50.
c. M. A. Brown, Councillor.
Loyal Order OF Moose. meets every
wednesday night In Odd Tol-
lows Hall.
Geo. Sisler, Worthy Director.
Jacob Wolf. Secretary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

A Boston litterateur says that poe
try is born in the stomach Which
may account for some OF the indi-
gestible magazine verse.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

A Texas woman left 100000 to aid
IN the support Of old maids. But will
any woman step forward to claim .
share?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

A cent day IL All It costs man
% live in China. But do not rejoice.
A half-cent day is all q man can
earn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

The man who was ordered by .
Judge to remain idle to please his
wife probably will not be concerned
about the eight-hour day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

A woman. suing for separation, says
she misses her dog more than her hus-
band. A dog gone mean thing to say.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

An Iowa court has decided that tips
belong to the person who receives
them. Or the patron who hangs on
to them. OF course.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

4 Chicago man went to Jail rather
shan eat hash Some thinss are worse
than prison.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12
CONTESTS LEWIS ELECTION.
Goodman, His Opponent, Claims He
Spent Too Much.

Washington-A H. Goodman, a
Progressive candidate for Congress
against Representative Levy. of New
York, sent notice of confess to the
House against MrsLevyss retention OF
his seat. 1t was alleged that Mr.. Levy
spent more than the $4,000 limit to
procure his election.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

The compositor who set it up the
high cost of loving Is. OF course, .,
nhinfint bachelor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

A Corean bride is obliged to remain
absolutely silent ON her wedding day.
That's because it's her last opportu-
nifty.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

Army aviatoYs' have invented =
noiseless aeroplane But what Is
needed more is one that win stay
right side up.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

England is planning memorial to
Izaak Walton. Sounds like fish
story.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12
THREE BURNED in JAIL.
Prisoners Set Fire, Hoping Thus to
Escape.

Crowley, Three prisoners in
the local jail were cremated when they
set fire to the structure in an attempt
to burn their way to freedom.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

A New York multimillionaire re-
Gently bought 100000 library. Now
he'll probably hire private secretary
to read 1t for him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12
W. ]. BRYAN LAuDs RAyNER.
Says Senator Exemplified All That IL
Best In Public Life.


Lincoln, Neb. William ]. Bryan
paid this tribute to the late Senator
Rayner in the Commoner In the
death of Isidor Rayner, of Maryland,
the Democratic party lost a strong
leader and the United States OF Amer
lea lost valuable citizen
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12

A Chicago Judge holds that loud
snoring Is not crime. But az an &C
cessoTy It still holds its own.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12
il FOR Il. r.; 2 FOR WILSON.
California Electoral Returns As Tabu-
lated BY Secretary OF State.

Sacramento, Ca1.-Provided no more
court decisions affect the canvass and
assuming that the corrections made
in the delayed Los Angeles county re-
turns In the official audit at the Capt.
tol will not materially change their
totals, figures tabulateds by Secretary
of State Jordan indicate the election
of IL Progressive and q Democratic
electors in California.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-12-12
SAW VOTES BEING BOUGHT.
80 Says Defeated Democrat OF Fair
field, Conn.

Fairfield, Conn. Alfred s. Perry, de-
feated Democratic candidate for judge
Of probate, in filing his election ex-
penses, swore that he spent no money
in his campaign but did spend zone
days time watching Republicans buy
votes
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-09-09

BILLIE BURKE ON THE
First Word-For the girl who
has talent, the stage offers a
splendid opportunity.
A number of young persons,
both men and women, have writ
ten me asking for advice about
going on the stage. While l can
not answer these letters except in
a general way through the papers,
/ would like to say that for the
young woman who has talent, the
stage today offers great POSSIBLE
ties; but here's the rub. One
must be sure one has talent.
The path to stardom is strewn
with blighted ambition and brok-
en- hearts. A girl sees her favor
ite actress on the stage wearing
beautiful clothes, having nice
part, and gaining vociferous APP
plause, and it is very natural that
she should think that she would
like to have such an easy place
in life. She cannot know of the
.discouragemeRts. the hard work,
and the many disappointments
that this actress has gone through
before she reached her place.
Every year thousands of girls
go on the stage in the different
companies in England and in
America, and out of the thou
sands probably one will reach the
top. If you have health, energy
and the right kind of stamina to
,,,;+bc+ood n0t 0r111, fha tero0fo
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-09-09

- = NASlA3 al "A NNSOEA = &N$AN 800
you think only of the adulation,
the lights, the flowers, and the
notoriety which may come to you,
you had better stay away.
A famous actress, when asked
what success in her profession
meant, said: lizard work, and
many tears" 1t is the one pro-
fession where the thing that you
succeed in counts little.
An actor friend of mine said to
me recently-and he is a man we'll
up in his professional some
times think l will hire out in a
butcher shop. After learning
once to cut beef well, 1 would
probably be able to cut it we'll
ever after. But having acted one
part successfully, must begin a
totally different manner on the
next part which l secure-and
there is always the dreadful feel
ing on first night that the dear
public will turn down its
thumbs"
However, the stage is the
only place where a woman can get
the same amount of money for
the same kind of work in the field
of business or art today. Indeed,
a leading woman in a high-class
company today gets more money
than the leading man of that
company.
| always feel, though, when
any one comes to me and asks
how they shall go on the stage
that they will not succeed, be-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-07-18

have just received fresh shipment
of Potato Chips. ART WHITE.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-07-18
Plans for New Lutheran Church at
EVANSVILLE.

The plans for the new Lutheran
church of Grantsville are now under
way. At business meeting to be held
at the close of the next church service
in two weeks, building committee will
be appointed by the congregation to
procure the services of an architect and
attend to all the preliminary business
of the church building plan. Forms
will be sent out by the pastor this week
to be filled in by each member stating
just what amount each one can give to-
ward the new church, plans for the
raising of funds will be adopted and
everything done in their power by the
members to raise the necessary funds
for this worthy cause. When the requi-
site. amount is raised the names of all
contributors whether members or not,
will be printed with the full amount
given by each. While no outside assist
ance has been solicited as yet, several
contributions have already come in
from interested parties, and the pro-
ceeds of the oyster supper and lawn
fete'amounting to over 1925 is drawing
interest at the First State Bank A
careful estimate of the kind of church
the Lutheran people want will bring
the cost in the neighborhood of Sc, 600,
and as, aside from the late Mrs. Sarah
Broadwater's bequest of 81, 5000 and
the few aforementioned contributions,
there is no ready money in the treasury,
it is needless to say that there will be
something doing among the Lutheran
people of Grantsville in the way of rails
ing money within the next eighteen
months. the time stipulated in the will
of the; deceased benefactress. One
finds, however, that where there is a
will there is always a way" and God
willing, with a few wears hard work
and some sacrifices, of course-for any
thing that is worth gaining is worth
making sacrifice for and the hearty
cooperation of all the members, what
has long been a cherished dream of
every Lutheran heart will become a
beautiful reality, credit to the town
and a lasting memorial to it's builders.
-Meyersdale Republican.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-07-18
The Spraying OF Tomatoes.

The growing of tomatoes for canning
purposes seems to be on the increase in
many sections of the State. The crop
is profitable one when properly grown
and cared for. 1t does not pay for the
trouble.of handling when only three or
four tons are produced, per acre.
The blighting of large amount of
foliage of the plants Just before ripen-
ing of the fruit is very common and
causes severe losses in many patches.
This disease is common through out the
State, Its rapid development being
depedent upon favorable conditions.
AS Blight may be expected to develop
in any patch, precautions should be
taken to.prevent it, as far as possible.
All patches should be sprayed once or
twice with Bordeaux Mixture, a lbs.
Stone Lime, lbs. Copper Sulphate
blue Vitrol, to 80 gal. water This
is a safe preventive and is a very
inexpensive remedy,
IL Ids DISll SllON IL lllllt anu SiS am
that this treatment is very beneficial
and will prevent tomatoes from being
badly attacked by this disease. Spray
now. 1t is too late after the disease
appears.
The Maryland Agricultural College
and Experiment Station will be glad to
conduct some demonstration spraying
for this disease in any part of the county.
All persons who would desire to cooper
ate in the treatment of this crop, should
Immediately communicate with the
undersigned. 1t is also desired to con-
duct demonstrations in packing of
apples, peaches, ETC., and IN spraying of
late potatoes for Blight.
7. B. SYMONS.
College Park, Nd,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-07-18
No Fiery He'll for the Wicked.

To the Editor of The Republican.
By unanimous action of July Sth the
international Bible Students Associa-
ton. in convention in Washington. D..
c., adopted resolution unreservedly
repudiating as thoroughly unscriptural
the teaching of place, state or condi-
ton of hell fire and birthstone for the
torment of the wicked"
The 1900 delegates resolved that the
vast majority of Protestant ministers
have privately repudiated the hell fire"
theory. but hesitated fully to inform
their congregations, thus driving thous-
ands into skepticism.
The convention appealed to every
minister to publish over his signature
whether he believed the Bible taught
the doctrine of literal "hell fire. The
question was brought up by Brig. Gen.
William P. Hall, U. S. A. The resolu-
ton was presented by DR.. L. E. Smith,
Louisville.
V