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The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-06-25
A Dark Horse?

Has Gov. Major an eye on the presi-
dency1 He has just declined an in
vitation Of Tammany Hall to address
its membership on the Fourth Of July.
1t has long been a custom in the
hall' to every year celebrate the ma
tai day with floods Of patriotic oratory
which orators from all parts Of the
country are invited to pour out 1t
advertises Tammsny to the mass Of its
supporters as a great national organiza'
ton standing !iot high, patriotic ideals
and the liberties OF mankind.
Not many years ago eloquent Dem
ocrats from all sections oi the country
were anxious to receive invitations TO
this feast Of reason and flow Of soul.
Several Of the iavorite sons Of Missouri
have answered the call with alacrity
Some OF them have survived, in a pol
iticai wav, reaching the Senate, the
speakership OF the House, or other
places in the line Of party preIermen'.
But it is a strange fact that no Dem.
ocrat who has ever addressed Tam
many Hall Democrats on the Fourth
Of July has ever been nominated Tor
president. Mr.. Bryan never was in
vited to address Tammany and the
party nominated him three times.
Woodrow Wilson never came within
hearing distance Of such an invitation,
aud it was after hearing Of this that
the party nominated him.
Champ Clark heard the call and
answered it some years ago, and Il
was the grateful remembrance Of Tam
many, and its support Of him at Bal
timore, which slew him when his time
ripened and dashed the brimming
cup from his lip. The meaning Of all
Of this may not have been lost upon
Gov. Major. His declination OF the
invitation can not exactly be taken as
an announcement Of his presidential
candidacy. But he has ducked the
blow so dextrously, and side stepped
it with so much agility, that it may be
we'll for Mr.. Wilson and other ambi'
tious aspirants to keep an eye on him.
Globe Democrat.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-06-25
Very COnsiderate.

Women from all over the country
held club poWwow in Chicago last
week and their president suggested
that these lofty and anointed person
ages take steps to elevate" conditions
in rural life.
One Of the suggestions was the
erection Of buildings for permenent
homes for country school teachers.
That's good, it's encouraging, it's
bully provided the lofty ones" will
undertake to supply the necessary hus-
bands to 20 with the homes.
Another suggestion was the 'ele
vation" Of rural life in general.
That also is generous, it is charming,
it has a truly humanitarian ring-pro-
vided the noble highbrows who en-
gage in this laudable and selEsacrifcing
labor will first garb themselves in a
manner which will not bring the blush
Of shame 10 their rural sisters.
Come along, sisters. Wen greet
you with open arms-and popping eyes.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-06-25
Improving the Dirt Road.

In spite Of the fact that you some
times hear it said The money spent
on dirt roads is wasted" the truth re-
mains that in fancy and every other
county the condition Of the dirt roads
is steadily improving, compared to a
few years ago.
The Republican has given much
space to boosting for better roads and
the driving over the roads Of this coun-
ty brings a feeling Of pleasure to see
the advancement oi good roads and
good roads sentiment.
Let US do our part well, every one ol
US, this year toward better roads.
Good roads days" are coming
again this season-the date is not yet
set, but it is expected soon after corn
plowing and harvesting are we'll over.
Taney county can be depended on to
do its full duty.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-06-25
Selecting the Breed Of Sheep,

Farmers who contemplate the rails
ing Of sheep on their farms are urged
by the United States department OF
agriculture 10 give considerable thought
10 the selection OF a breed. In all,
there are thirty breeds Of improved
sheep that have been brought to fixed
types. OF these, twelve are already
we'll established in the United States
and Others are gaining in popularity,
Each has its own points Of superiority
and the farmer must be guided in his
choice BY the individual conditions,
bearing in mind, however, the fact
that any breed is superior to no breed.
Although it is hardly to be expected
that every farmer in a neighborhood
will select the same breed Of sheep,
there are several advantages to be de
rived from a number doing so. For
example, new rams can be purchased
ior the common benefit when any in
dividual owner might we'll hesitate at
the expense, and il the lambs are
ready in large numbers for market at
the same time they may be shipped
cheaply by the carload or the buyers
may find it worth their while to come
after them.
In selecting a breed it should be re-
membered that no system Of farming
is likely TO be long successful which
leaves out Of account either wool OF
mutton. One or the other, however,
may we'll be emphasized according 10
local conditions. Thus, if pasturage is
sparse, iced expensive and marketing
arrangements poor, wool will naturally
be the first consideration. On the
other hand, where conditions are more
favorable, a breed will be selected for
its mutton qualities. Even then, how
ever, there is wide latitude Of choice.
In order TO assist the farmer in this
choice, the department has just pub
lished in Farmers Bulletin 576,
Breeds Of Sheep for the Farm" de
scriptions and photographs oil the pr!n'
cipal breeds, together with the ad-
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-06-25
Keep Up The ChiHCh Bug Fight.

The farmers Of Missouri, while busy
fighting army worms and replanting
where they have ruined crops, should
not lose sight OF the fact that this is
ideal chinch bug weather and where
old bugs were abundant in wheat fields
during May there is danger that their
young will move into other crops when
the wheat is ripe and cut. The past
month has been a busy one for most
Missouri farmers and the month Of
June threatens to be one equally as
strenuous, especially where the chinch
bug requires attention,
Comparatively few inquiries are being
received by Missouri College OF Agri'
culture just now, but with the rush Of
other work, farmers are liable to over
look this pest. 1t is too late 10 fight
the chinch bug after it has left the
wheat fields and gone to other crops.
Every farmer should examiue his wheat
and il the young, red and black bugs
are abundant he should plan to fight
the pest when it starts TO migrate be-
tween now and the last Of the month.
Most farmers are familiar with the
dust and chemical barriers. One or
more parallel bitches in which log
is dragged or plowed strip thoroughly
worked will keep the bug back when
it is dry. In rainy weather dust bari-
ers are impossible, so a supply Of tar,
road oil, creosote or crude carbolic
acid should be on hand. Either Of
these chemicals when used to form
line will help to keep the bugs back
and protect crops.
Last year the chinch bug seemingly
reached its climax as regards abund-
ance and injury and it is not likely 10
do nearly so much injury this year,
though we must be ready for it should
it threaten cultivated crops this month.
It is hoped that the weather will favor
tn. spread Of the chinch bug disease
so that it, with mans help, may COM
pletly stamp out the pest this summer.
The Missouri College Of Agriculture
is ready to answer all inquiries and to
give such additional help as it can.
Address the Entomologist, Columbia,
Missouri.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-06-25
The Disturbing Tariff.

Each successive month piles up
indisputable evidence that the new
tariff is seriously crippling business.
We have now had one-half year Of it
and official figures show that the re-
ductions are not making the cost Of
living cheaper, but are silepcinO fac
tories and enlargjng the army Of the
unemployed.
For instance, the value OF manuiac-
lures exported during the past six
months is $4,000, 900 less than in
the corresponding period OF the pre-
vious fiscal year. In that time the
finished manufactures imported in
creased in value $4,000, 900 as com
pared with the same period Of the pre-
ceding year, which means, Of course,
that our factories have been less busy.
In the meantime the deficit in the
treasury swells, a not unexpected re-
suit. II any benifts have come from
the revision nobody has been able to
discover them. The administration is
watchtully waiting for the first silver
lining TO the cloud which has disturbed
business, but no prophet in the cabi
net or in congress dares venture Z
guess as TO when it will appear
Brooklyn Standard. Union.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-06-25

dresses Of the secretaries Of various
breeding associations, from whom ad-
ditional information can be obtained.
These breeds may be divided into
three main groups--the middle wool,
the long wool and the fine wool. All
the middle wool breeds have been de
veloped primarily for mutton. The
long woods also are bred chiefly for
mutton. They are the largest Of all
sheep and thrive best where food can
be obtained without much travel. They
do we'll also in regions Of excessive
rainfall. The fine woods, including the
American Merinos and the Rarnbouil-
cit, have been bred almost entirely for
their wool alone,
Some OF these many breeds, says the
bulletin, should be selected and main
tanned, for it is rarely good policy to
cross sheep.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-06-25
Graln Luuss On Wheat Not SsriSEs.

The common grain louse is now
coming in for its share oI attention
along with the army worm, the chinch
bug and Hessian fly. It is a small
green or yellowish-green louse which
collects in the heads Of wheat. The
mature louse has wings. 1t attacks
wheat by sucking the sap. In some
localities it is very abundant and may
injure the late wheat. Injury to ripen-
ing wheat is usually quite slight even
though the pest may be abundant.
This is not the much dfeaded green
bug which comes early in the spring
and which attacks the stems and leaves
Of wheat, com pletely killing the plant.
The grain louise develops very rap
idly and when the weather is favorable
for its development and unfsyorable for
for its enemies, it is able to do cen.
siderable damage to wheat.
The past spring has been favorable
one for the grain louse and as result
the Missouri College Of Agriculture is
re:eiving samples from many sections
Of the state with requests for iniorma-
ton as to its identity and means Of
control.
There is nothing that can be done
to control this pest at this time. Spray
ing might help, but it is too expensive
TO carry out on a large scale in the
wheat field. Unless the weather in
the next week or two be unusual, the
parasites, lady beetles and other enc
mics Of the lice will develop rapidly and
destroy them, Judging from the
samples which the Missouri College
oil Agriculture has received, these en-
emies OF the lice are already at work
throughout the state and once they be-
gin to attack this pest they soon con
troll it. There is probably little need
to fear the grain louise unless it be ex'
tremely abundant on wheat which is
already suffering from dry weather.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-06-25
Crop Outlook Is Cheering.

The crop outlook over the state is
more cheering than it has been in the
past six weeks. Bountiful rains oyer
most Of Missouri have saved the corn
and truck stuff. The wheat crop is
better than it frat seemed, and the
harvesting has proceeded speedily.
The dry weather permitted the steady
pIowing Of com, thus giving the wheat
the right Of way later. The oats crop,
like some Of the hay crop, dissapoints.
In Taney County the (here follow
with review or summary Of your local
situation, mentioning recent weather
and measurements Of rsinill, il con-
venient.)
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-06-25
Too Much City.
Every man makes mistakes.

Every man makes mistakes.
The wise profit by them-the fool
ish heed them not.
The young man Of eighteen and
twenty is on the threshold Of life, He
Is face TO face with one Of the gravest
Of LIES problems his future.
At about this age many Of the young
men OF the farm make their first great
mistake, that Of rushing to the big city.
II is often fatal one.
The brilliant electric lights and the
great white way" make an alluriDg
picture to them. 1t sounds the call to
which youth quickly responds,
But all is not gold that glitters.
There is much OF dross.
Large cities are oyercrowded with
men from the green farms Of the coun-
try. A limited few have met with sue
cess, but the majority are in one weary
and continuous struggle for bread.
For each job in the city there are
from two 10 a hundred applicants.
For every position Of worth there are
dozens Of young men with influential
friends" to secure them preference.
Take a walk into the poorer districts
Of some great city. Ask the first
down and out" you meet where he
spent his youth. He will most likely
tell you on the iarm-wish was
back again"
Go into the stores, the business
Offices, the shops, aud ask the en-
ployees Of maturer years the same
question. 1t will invariably be on
the farm, and I was fool for ever
leaving"
The best place in this world for the
young man Of the farm is right on that
farm, or a better one.
II you use Jour brains there is nc
limit to the wealth you may dig from
the soil. Your opportunities are q
hundred to one as compared to city
life. The world is at the feet Of the
iarmer.
The farm is crying for You-fol
more like you.
Cities are groaniDg under the weigh
Of too many Of you.
The young man Of the farm is wise
when he knows the value Of his op
portunities danger Of chimerica
calls.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-06-25
Farm Cleanup Spirit Winning.

The first farm cleanup day" sug-
gestion came from Mi,souri- Of course,
that is the place from which so many
Of the good things Of America have
sprung. The farm cleanup day"
movement this year won the approval
Of Governor Major, the Federation Of
Women's Clubs, the farmers clubs and
community clubs and thousands Of
thoughtful farmers. Next year let US
hope it will become a working holiday
throughout rural Missouri and that its
efforts may brighten every home, clean
up every school house and improve
every country church building.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-06-25
Missouri Day at Frisco.

The Secretary Of the Missouri state
board Of agriculture suggests Mis-
souri, Day" at the worlds fair in San
Franscisco, with a program and a show
ing Of Missourians that will overshadow
any state day at the 1915 show. He
also urges Missourians 10 cooperate
with the Missouri commissioners to
the end that the agricultural exhibits
and decorations may out-rival and out
shine all other states. Colonel J. Ed
Crumbaugh, Amierca's greatest agri-
cultural designer and decorator, will
have personal charge Of the display.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-06-25
Preparing For Fl lscO Prizes,

The secretary Of the Missouri state
board Of agriculture suggests that the
good farmers Of Taney county get busy
preparing to win prizes at San Francisco
next year. The best way is to prepare
for winning frsts at the local home pro-
ducts show or county fair, then sending
it on to Sedalia to rake of the state
fair honors. Missouri's best in agri-
culture aud live stock should be shown
at the Panama American exposition.
Will your share be therei Missouri
should win as many prizes as in 1898
and 1904 - why nots
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-06-25
Snow And Colder.

A famous japanese admiral who
committed harikari some months ago,
left some wofd for boys, including
this: when it's hot, think its cold;
when it's cold, think It's hot. Whats
good for boys should be good for grown
ups, so here goes"
The frigid wave which has held
southwest Missouri in an icy grip for
the past few days shows no signs Of let
ling up. The heavy sleet still weighs
down the trees and only enough snow
melts during the day to insure an icy
pathway for the trip downtown in the
morning Skating is good on Spring
river and the coasting and sleighing
have not been so good for years.
There is q seamy side 10 the frosty
cheerfulness, however. Plumbers are
in demand, as most Of the water pipes
have frozen and bursted. Two-thirds
Of the people have bad colds and there
is considerable pneumonia. The gas
pressure is rotten and this morning it
was reported there wasn't enough coal
in Joplin to last until to night, There
is much suffering among the poor,
and the Provident Association officials
have given away their entire supply Of
old clothing and are unable 10 supply
the demand. II you have any warm
underwear you do not need, it will be
appreciated.
The general impression is that we
have had enough winter to last US for
ten years and although the official fore
cast is snow and colder, everybody is
hoping that the wind will veer around
to the south and the sun come out
good and strong today. Even if it
doesn't, however, don't be discouraged.
Spring is coming and like as not in a
month or two we will be complaining
about the heat. Joplin Globe.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-06-25
Alfalfa Bulletin Being Written.

A farmers bulletin on alfalfa is be-
ing prepared by W. L. Nelson Of the
Office Of the state board Of agriculture.
1t will be the summary Of the ripest
thought and latest experience Of hun
dreds Of successful growers Of alfalfa in
all parts Of Missouri.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-06-25
Boys State Fair School.

A leading question for Taney coun-
iy now is, What boy will represent
Us at the boys state fair school in Sc
dalia this year," Our local county
superintendent Of schools will conduct
a county vide examination TO decide
the winner, who will be entertained
free in Sedalia as the guest Of the state
board Of agriculture acting as director
Of the fair.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-06-25
Farm Help Bureau.

II a farmer wants hired help or il the
farm hand wants a situation, either may
be made happy by corresponding with
the secretary Of the board Of agricul'
ture at Columbia. Mo. (who hunts the
jobs) or the state labor commissioner
in Jefferson City (who finds The help).
Just now hundreds Of young men
and also men with families are seeking
jobs in the country. Every farmer
who wants to solve his help problem
should write at once to either OF the
above public servants. First-class help
can be furnished promptly.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-06-25
One Mans WAY.

A man once lived in a country town.
He amassed wealth in the town.
His money came from the people in
the town.
He never bought a thing in the
town that he could send 10 a city Tor.
He criticised the town and every
thing and everybody in it.
He hated everybody and hated him.
self.
He was rich, yet without friend.
And then he died.
And was promptly forgotten.
We don't recall his name.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-06-25
Booster Crop News Wanted.

The Republican invites and requests
its readers 10 report to this newspaper
Office any and all news Of crops in this
section. Write OF come and tell Of
unusual yields or measurements Of any
sort Of crop. This paper solicits ne VS.
sketches by correspondents and all
others, showing profits on small fruits,
truck farming and all lines Of agricul-
,ure showing forth the merits and ad-
yantages Of the soil in this section.
Let US labor together for the good
name Of Taney county. Did you say
"Amen?"
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-06-25
Organizing Homenakers' Clubs.

Miss Bah Bell OF the Office Of the
secretary Of the board Of agriculture is
organizing n m e makers" clubs
throughout the state. Her time is now
being rapidly engaged for months
ahead. During the summer months
she will demonstrate home canning, a
part Of the activities Of rural home life
that especially needs encouraging in
these days Of the high cost Of living.
The Missouri farm home with a can Of
strawberries for every week in the year
will hardly lear the vol.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-06-25
Hessian FLY Bulletin.

The Secretary Of the State Board
Of Agriculture issued an illustrated and
nevsy special bulletin in the very front
Of the Hessian fly furry. The in.
vestigations Of Professor Haseman Of
the College Of Agriculture were taken
as the basis as published in The 1912
annual report at page 283. The
permanent value Of these annual reports
is being more than ever appreciated
Of late.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-06-25

II we can't all be president, we can
at least take a wallup at the fellow
who is.
Gaze with becoming gravity upon
the young high school graduate. He
may become president some day.
When you see straw hat on
horses head on hot summer day you
may know that the owner Of that ami
NAL has horse sense"
Huerta is at least something Of
humorist. He demanded that the
United States prevent the rebels from
marching on his capital.
Judging from their past antics, If the
English militant suffragettes ever get
into the political saddle they will push
poor old John Bull into the sea.
The city club woman who would
elevate" the rural population should
first remove her anatomy from the pub
lie gaze-wear dress, and not a shoe
string.
1.-THE feminine craze for slit skirts and
other freakish and immodest gowns
continues the earth Will soon be in
danger OF depopulation. Mems necks
are not made Of rubber.
The Democratic newspapers that
ghow such horror at the action OF the
Republicans Of Pennsylvania in their
senatorial primary will Loyalty support
Senator Stone after he receives the
nomination, if not before.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-06-25
Farm Life Bulletin Due.

The Country Life Conference" bull
letin will be ready for mailing from the
Office Of the secretary OF the state board
of agriculture at Columbia within the
next two weeks. 1t will be one Of the
most helpful publications ever issued
in Missouri on rural problems.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-05-21
NO FOURTH OF
JULY CELEBRATION
AT MEETING WEDNESDAY NIGHT
BOARD or TRADE RECONSIDERS
PREVIOUS ACTION AND DECIDES
TO ABANDON UNDERTAKING.
VIII Direct All Efforts to Make the.
Farmers County Fair the Best Ever
Work to Commence On Arbon Tel
ephone Line Within Few Days.

Several matters Of importance to the
town we're considered at the meeting
Of the Board Of Trade Wednesday
evening.
The entertainment committee. which
had been instructed 10 take up the
matter Of getting up a big Fourth Of
July celebration, reported that the
preliminary steps had been taken: the
various committees had been select
ed but not named. After discussing
all phases Of the question. a motion.
to reconsider the previous action cat
ried and a second motion favoring the
abandonment Of the Fourth Of July
celebration was carried by unanimous
vote, so that insofar as the Board Of
Trade is concerned there will be no
celebration.
II was reported al the meeting that
Mr. Kincaid. district manager Of the
Mountain States Telephone and Tele-
graph Co. had given out the state
ment that work on the line from
American Falls to Bannock Valley
would be commenced within a few
days The Board OF Trade has been
working on this proposition for more
than a year. and II this latest state
ment is materialized it will bring
satisfaction TO the Board members as
well as TO the people OF the Arbo4
district
The matter Of having night watch4
man on the police force was taken up.
and after some discussion it was
decided TO ask the city council to
provide such a man. or. if that might
prove TOO expensive. 10 discontinue the
day service and put the police on at
night