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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-12-11
EIGHT YEARS OF
DRY FARMING
Methods That Have Been Successful
What The Future Holds For the
Semi-Arid Sections
BY s. M. Konkel In Farm and
Ejreside

| FHSSIuc
Dry farming and socialism are alik,
| In the variousness Of the interpreta
has an understanding of his own ant
an Interpretation of his own. | an
not writing this to expound the bes
methods of dry farming, nor to di
late on the scientific methods thai
have been promulgated but to tel
what have found out about the west
by observation and practical applica
ton as farming country.
AS to the exact met/od Of dry farm
ing. 1t is not h thing that can be
theoretically set forth and reliably
followed nor thing that can be de.
termined in short order by practical
tests. It's a growth, an evolution,
passing gradually through the infan.
tile and Juvenile stages to maturity,
and is consequently thing that our
children will know more about than
the pest Oh us 10 NOW.
will say briefly that dry farming
is not cropping every other year by
the summer tillage method, nor crop
ping without any rain, nor by any one
set method, but cropping to the best
Of our means and understanding to
get the best results possible with the
rain that we have.
| am in the corner county Of south
eastern Colorado, and am consequent
ly in the heart of the dry belt. I
helped to settle this country twenty
five years ago, though was not hen
engaged in farming. and left under
the solemn conviction that the coun.
try was everlastingly doomed; that
God made it for ruminants to browse
over by day and carnivorous beasts
to roam and howl In by night; and
about nineteen twentieths of the for
lorn population felt likewise and faced
about and made tracks for land OF
higher grass and taller timber. After
fourteen years, during which time
thought Of this country only as one
having the stamp of the seal of doom
upon 1t. ! came back to recoup some
reverses | had sustained elsewhere
OF course | did not come back to farm.
| thought | could manage to get a
start in cattle, and in cattle there is
money. When | got back | found
there was practically nothing known
OF the possibilities of farming here.
1t had been relegated to a secondary
place by the few settlers that stayed
with the country, and no efforts made
in that direction except to raise a
little fodder for their cattle.
What was done in that direction
IVES a kind of horseback farming. But
| found that at least the things they
we're attempting to raise were differ
emit. In the old days there was moth
ing but corn. and all the farming was
or the hard land. Now for their
roughage they we're growing sorghum
and milo maize and few were grow
ing broom corn.s
AS an indication of the farming that
was done prior to that time, there was
an old thrashing machine over the
line in Kansas that did all the thrash.
ing for the counties round about
There was "a self binder in this neigh
borhood that would sometimes drive
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-12-11

Itch! Itch! Itch!-Scratch! Scratch!
Scratch! The more you scratch the
worse the itch. Try Doan's ointment
IL cures piles, eczema. any skin itch
ing. All druggists sell it.-Ady-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30
Banking Methods of Euro
pean Peasants

Taft commission for the investigation of rural credit
Europe has made discoveries that in of time
work beneicent change in American banking methods.
ironica chapter of history if the great 6nan
cer Europe should length sit at the
peasants the fundamental principles of sound
banking happened often the history of the world that
the simplest intelligence have pierced the heart of sub
iec great earth have been lost in the
tricaces OF their ingenuity.
The farm credit system worked than half century
ago burgomaser the little of Weyerbush in the
district of Westerwad the Upper Rhine Country
spread abroad through Germany other European
lands Rafeisen method after who first
brought group of poor discouraged peasants pac
economic liberty prosperity and fraternity
twelve thousand farming communities in Europe
The principle in this banking system the idea that
of menand that enrprising community ought lend its
members proportion their known capacity
the welfare.
The first bank of this type established capital of
less quite
sufficient 1t discovered that large gold
essary banking institution that knows how make itself
clearing house for the real values of the products of honest
and efficient
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30
The Minimum Wage

to that the question the legal esa
hment of minimum purely academic question in this
counhat we are not yet called upon to the labor problem
with any snch remedies
The minimum wage principle put into would simply
give formal public sanction the idea men have right 10
combine to keep Nobody doubts legal right of 1875
900 clothing workers combination establishment Of
minimum in their particular calling Why should there be
doubt of the right of the majority of people do what
minorites actually doing
If the American public shall decide to take the cause Of
underpad labor into their hands manner it will he
induced to take the step the hope avoiding the
and Inconvenience the public the nceasng private
war of wage-workerS for better working conditions
II VIII be urged also, with great force that all civilized
countries the public authority obliged practical fact to guar
8hee minimum standard of yingsnce the sentiment
." humanity VIII not openly and avowedy let people die of
cold and hunger IN the streets
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30
ByAll MeansLe theBureau
of Municipal Research
Continue


Frederic recently asked several leading of At
nta who guests luncheon if they favor of
the Bureau Municipal Research continuing its work There
twenty present and any had criticism make
the work of the bureau he held his peace Most of them knew
the work had been DONE all knew that they liberty
express their opinion freely.
AS of fact the Bureau of Municipal Research has
in the last months that be e
of Herbert r. Sands and Mr. Lind
holm municipal research experts to make studies of conditions
Atlanta and turn in complete reports
These reports masterpieces for hOroughne and fairness
and practically information needed by the
will draft charter for the city That committee
follow the main the remedies suggested by
experts countless evils system point
ed
But this work only the beginning of all the bureau
compsh BY cooperating with bureaus other cities keeping
thorough municipal methods and work and providing all
municipal information become essential to the wei
of Atlanta.
By all means, let the bureau continue its work
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30
Money Trust Inquiry
By B. C. FORBES.
BY WINSOR M'CAY.

obsessed by the notion that they
could do as they pleased provided
they broke no specific statute. They
had got it into their heads that
they were all powerful; that their
abilities were Napoleonic; that they
were destined to rule financial
America as they might see fit, and
that the public had no business to
interfere.
Well, misconceptions have been
removed, Scales have been torn
from few eyes. A few bankers
have, been cured of astigmatism.
They now see thing in a truer per-
spective.
Similarly. the evidence given by
eN-President Corey. of the United
states Steel Corporation, has been
Illuminating. If it can not be dis
proved. more than one man holding
high place will pass under a cloud.
Some one has been guilty of false
swearing. The public can not be
blamed for feeling that dust has
insisting that the truth must be
established no matter whose honor
sinks into the mire.
There is danger that in seeking to
insure reforms too drastic laws will
be propounded. We can not afford
to burn down the house to get rid
of rats. Because the financial and
industrial fabric of the country
needs new patches We can not tear
it 10 shreds.
Tremendous responsibility rest
upon the new administration Mr..
Wilson is a comparatively untried
statesman. Certain recent utter
anccs were not calculated to in
crease confidence in his judgment,
even though they cast no unfa-
vorable reelection upon his aim and
motive
Then there viii be no balance
wheel in the next congress. The
chief executive. the senate. the
house al, win be Democratic They
can pass whatever bills they choose
irrespective of Republican wishes.
This new political situation is one
that responsible men of affairs are
giving the graVest Considera ton
Until they can discern what course
is TO be followed they will not 80
ahead with energy and confidence.
Washington will be the srbiter OF
business during the first half Of
1913. Later the crops win be an
important factor, although even
should they be bountiful the ad-
ministration will hold the keys to
prosperity and depression.
Despite preliminary signs Of a
slackenng in activity the majority
OF business men are still talking op-
ttmisticaIlN.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30
Atlanta Loses a Great and
Good Citizen

Atlanta loses of its citizens this week u
DR.. Robert Stuart Macarthur leave for the East
Dr. Macarthur has been here for less year but no mar
made real friends in that time in the than did he
His duties pastor of the Tabernacle kind to which
unaccustomed and he took the position own protest
his friends pleading with him remain here
Dr. Macarthur the foremost Baptist divine the world anl
for the last twenty years of his work has Worldwide
He will for time after Atlanta and then will
take up actively his work head the Baptist World Alliance
Every regardless of religious denomination has me-
DR. Macarthur here will grieve his Departure his
character and ability the kind the South needs
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30
Gen. SiCkles and the South
Letters From Readers Of Tie Georgian
"oFFER is PREPosTERoUs."
Editor The Georgian:

Editor The Georgian:
l heartily approve of your edito-
rial on General SickIes and an
Absurd Offer From a Southerner."
Had he lost the money through
no fault of his own. people, both
Northerners an d SoutherneTs,
might view the situation in diff
ferent light But with the facts in
view, the offer of Mrs. Longstreet
is doubly absurd, however patriotic
her motives may be.
Let the G. A. r. or the United
States government pay him out.
Both have been his source of liv-
ing for sixty odd years-and he
might possibly wiggle a little more
out of them.
But for our veterans and camps
who fought for the Lost Cause, who
laid down the rife for the pillow,
who went through the darkest of
Reconstruction, days, to raise nearly
$4,000 for an alleged embezzler
who is, at least, old enough to
know better it is prepOsterOus.
We will not countenanCe for one
minute the truly ridiculous sug-
gestion and offer of Mrs. Long
street. Very respectfully,
c. A. SEALS.
Atlanta, Ca,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30

Editor The Georgian:
Permit me to thank YOU for your
editorial headed General Sickles
and an Absurd Offer FROM South
erner."
I not only indorse it heartily
myself, but | have heard three of
the most gallant Confederate vet
Grams ! know indorse ii warmly,
and state that it expresses their
feelings. and in extremely polite
language at that.
There is one sentence in partic-
ular that | resent. in one Of the
statements given out by the author
Of the absurd suggestion that the
South rush to the rescue of Old
Sickles and that is wherein she
states, IF General Lee were alive
and threatened with arrest etc.
It is impossible to imagine Gen
eral Lee "threatened with arrest
for misappropriating other peoples
money.
| protest the suggestion of any
sort of likeness between General
Lee and General Sickles there is
nothing about SickIes. never was.
and never will be, that suggests
Lee.
The North has come to honor the
name of Lee almost if not quit" as
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30
Atlanta. Ga. b. NJ. NJ,
LET'S REMEMBER OUR OWN FIRST

After quoting The Georgian.
editorial on the plan of a South
erner TO raise fund for General
Sickles. The Savannah Press says.
General Sickles is one of the
few men left who doesn't seem to
have become thoroughly convinced
that the war is over. If we are
going to raise any money in the
South for war veterans, let's give II
to those right at home who deserve
it and who haven't taken that TO
which they had no legal claim.
Had General Sickles honorab'N
aud with no faint upon his char
acter met with misfortune and IN
this way merited the help and the
assistance of the people Of the
country. nc one would object TO
lending him all the aid possible.
But his misfortunes have come rs
We understand it, through his 'a.-
ure to honorably and honestly disc
charge a trust"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30
Proved Very Useful.


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stringent measures taken to correct
existing abuses-although less will
be actually achieved in this rcsucrt
nv Legislation than the noorto bo,.o
L,r -, -. .,; ',t - 'N0''N '''
"Vru 'e" 70 '"''' p'''.
Fltth. proposals to forbid IN
terloCking directories" viii he
brought forward and may cause
dJe+r,borce h,t 4, ~, ,,,-, ,,o,+1,i,,,,
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plooaolN WIZ pe uoU''
Sixth FlnanclerS have learned
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30

Tow has High Finance come
through the fire to which it
has been subjected by the
Pujo Money Trust" Investigating
Committee?
What has been disclosed? What
will be the results?
The first and most important de-
duction is that the United States
needs, without ono moments un-
necessary delay, a proper currency
and banking system.
Second. The financial giants have
on the whole exercised their unlim-
tied strength with as much moder-
alton, and with as high ethics. as
could be expected from mere NOR
tails. although admittedly the ten
dency has been toward undue con-
centration
Third In addition to a new cur
rency scheme, certain laws prob
ably will be passed curbing the
powers and privileges of private
bankers in their dealing with inter-
state corporations and national
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30

Editor The Georgian:
| am not in the habit of writing
to editors commencing editorials,
but yours of today. General Sickles
and the Absurd Offer From q
Southerner," is so timely and well
put | can not refrain from express
ing an appreciation.
The "Southerner' in question is
seeking foreign lands for philan-
thropic work. She is going to the
Atlantic ocean for fish that can be
caught in the nearby streams.
one is rather forced into the be-
lief that the SOutherner is seeking
nOtOriety rather than showing sin
cere intentions to assuage grief and
suffering. If she has sufficient in
tluence in this section of the coun-
try-aud ] hope she has-to raise
a fund of $23,476. she should apply
it at once for d better cause and
along the lines you suggest.
Very truly.
Atlanta "a - NJ NJ
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30
MISGUIDED SENTIMENT"

Editor ME GeOrgian:
Permit me to voice my appre-
citation of your editorial of Tues
day with regard to Mrs. Long
streets misguided sentiment with
reference to General Sicllles.
With wiring prayers to Theo-
dOre Roosevelt lin convention as
sembled" at Chicago. and this last
grandstand play to the North this
eystWhilc patriotic woman of the
South begins to forget the honorod
name she 50 proudly bears.
Sincerely.
GUS c. EDWARDS
ClarkpCVjlIp ga
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30
Clamor for New Capital.

Governments and corporations
have begun to clamor for new cap
ital
Europe has rolled up a staggering
war debt which will be very hard to
take care of, especially as produc-
ton and saving have been serious
ly restricted by the widespread hos
tlities,
AT home alert railroad and in
dustrial companies in need of funds
have already entered the market
Everything suggests that the early
borrowers will fare better than
those who come later.
Money for temporary use Is grow
ing cheaper in Wall Street every
week, but the price which capital
brings does not. and probably will
not, decline, SO great is the COM
petition for supplies. Five per cent
is now regarded as the minimum
for even gilt-edged securities. while
subscribers to Industrial issues
want a much higher return. Mu-
nicipal borrowers are confronted
with the necessity of raising their
interest rates.
The stock market has acted nerv-
ously, although the symptoms are
that short selling was overdone.
Bearish operators have been reduc-
ing their commitments, and com
mission houses report that quite
number of small investors have
picked up shares during the mar
ket's weakness
Sentiment In influential circles.
however. is still very unsettled.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30
"A GOOD SUGGESTION"

Editor The Georgian.
| heartily approve your sussr,-
ton that Charles :. Barrett 11a'
Of the National Farmers union
in every way fitted for place u.
Mr. wilson's cabinet as secretary Of
agriculture. | know of no one WIZ
would honor the office more or ""o
would be more capable of deaH"s
with the questions affecting ia'."-
crs and farming than Mr.. BaTI'..
Yours is a happy suggestion.
good suggestion and sincere .
trust the president elect will I.''
the name Of MI Barrett ever
-ideration when he is engage.
making up his cabinet.
Madison, Ga. X
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30

The head of the General Chemi-
cal Company, William H. Nichols,
a recognized authority, said to me
the other day:
1--WE have as customers 10000
manufacturers, so that our bust
ness is a good barometer of general
conditions We find that these
manufacturers are very we'll sup
piled with orders. No, l do not see
any indication of falling off in
the near future"
The country's imports and ex-
ports last month broke all Decem-
Der records. We shipped almost
$100,000,000 more than we brought
in. For the full year the balance
of exports over imports reached
S5S2.OO0,000, the totals having been
$2,400,000,000 and $1,S1S,0OO, 900. The
grand foreign trade total of S4,21S,-
100000 is about $500. 600, 600 above
1911, nearly $SOO,OOO,O00 above 1910
and fully $1,0OO,00O,OO0 above 1909
1t is very doubtful, however if
1913 will maintain this rate of prog
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30
The Georgian's Policy For Civic and
Industrial Progress in Atlanta

FIRST charter that will allow the conduct of muno
business along business lines.
SECOND, adequate schools teachers and higher nav m
them.
THIRD construction of good repair of old ones
FOURTH better sanitation and sewerage.
FIFTH improvement of parks.
SIXTH cooperation with Atlanta Freight bureau to secure o
freight rates
SEVENTH, abatement of the smoke nuisance
EIGHTH construction of inerurban trolley system and ;r
provement of local service.
NINTH establishment of grand and Sunday concerts
TENTH, solution of ''old depot viaduct problems
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30
sIcKLES AND THE SOUTH.

Atlanta, Ca.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-30
"APPLY FUND TO BETTER CAUSE

Gainesville, Ga.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-05-01
KNOB LICK.

Miss Ada Arnold visited In Farm
ington Friday.
Miss Grace Hibbits is visiting In
Desloge this week.
5. &. Ramey was in Fredericktown
Oh business recently.
G. f. Whitner was in Pennington
Saturday on business.
Mrs. ). c. Ramey is visiting In
Fredericktown this week,
Mrs. w. f.. Beard visited in Fred.
ericktown last Thursday.
Mrs. n. b. East was shopping in
Fredericktown Thursday.
Mr.. Pies. Williams was In Farm
ington Saturday on business.
Miss Maybell Brown of st. Louis
is visiting home folks this week.
Mrs. VIM. McGeorge spent Fri
day and Saturday with home folks OF
this place.
Misses Hattie and Alma Par
merely were visiting in Potosi a
few days of the past week.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-05-01
LIBERTY VILE.

J, {. Crow attended stock sale
In st. Louis last week.
Aaron McCarver visited friends
near COffman last week.
Mr.. SCHNEIDER of Knob Lick was
n business visitor here Monday.
Frank Clubb moved from the
Watts farm to Pennington last Sat
urday.
John Gordon was an Interested
visitor here last week looking after
telephone lines.
Mrs, j. G. Crow spent few days
in Perryville last week, the guest of
Mrs. j. 2. Clark.
Mr.. Wclch, the merchant at st =.
William, has just finished painting
his new store building.
Mrs. Thos. Boyd and son Andy
spent Saturday night and Sunday
here the guest of relatives.
A Mr.. Ward Of Fredericktown has
moved into the hous with =. A.
Cashion on the Carter farm.
Mike O'Connell and Chas. Buford
of Fredericktown spent Sunday here
the guests of j. G. Crow and family.
Mrs. VIM. Moran and two children,
Nora and Harley, of Flat River, are
spending the week here with friends
and relatives.
Miss Myrtle Mckenzie returned to
her home here last week after clos
ing successful term of school near
st. Genevieve.
Mrs. Aubuchon returned to her
home at Cape Girardeau last week
after spending ac0uple months here
at the bedside of her mother, Mrs.
Mary Cozzens.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-05-01
ROUGGLEY.

Alvin Papin visited home folks Il
few days.
Elvin Burns visited relatives at
this place Sunday.
Rev. Boyd and wife visited their
daughter, Mrs. Holmes, of Vale
Mines, who is very sick.
Arthur Sykes, Miss Roughly and
some other young folks were at Big
River Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. G. Papin Of
French Village we're guests of l.. H /.
Henroid recently.
Mr.. Ed Richardson and family
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Boyd Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Boyd are re-
joicing over baby girl that was
born to them recently.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-05-01
BONNIE TERRE.

Mrs. G.. S. Parsons returned from
visit to st. Louis Sunday
Prof. Paul Price, formerly Of Bonnie
Terre, visited here last week.
Robt. Andrews and Lawson Henry
were in Desloge Sunday afternoon.
DIR. Ben Perkins, formerly of I'll.
wins, more recently OF California
was in Bonnie Terre Friday.
Miss Nellie Jones OF lockwood
spent Sunday here visiting her sis
er, Mrs. L, 5. &. Thompson.
Rev. y. b. Henry went to Dallas,
Texas, Tuesday to meet the Board
of Church Extension OF which he Is
secretary.
Mr. and Mrs. q. w. Virgins of
Los Angeles, Cal, formerly Of this
city, are visiting friends and rela-
tives here.
The Sunday School Institute met
here at Centenary Church Sunday
afternoon and the services were con-
Quoted by Mr.. Bowman.
ID. II. kirkpatrick, f, /. Tetley,
+, II. bearing, w. J. Hobbs, f. p.
Lesser, Rev. n. b. Henry and wife
attended the Pennington District
Conference at DeslOge Monday.
Bonnie Terre won the sixth annual
track meet of st. Francois county
here Saturday. Bonnie Terre won
both the meet and the relay cups.
The crowds were not good because
the weather was cold and subject to
short rains.
Teachers were elected ut the meet
ing Of the School Board last Satur-
day. Prof. Brown, of Columbia,
was elected Superintendent of the
schools for the next yea:. Most Of
the grade and High School teachers
were the same as last year.