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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
Public Library Notes.

The following books at the public
library have been taken from the
rental list and placed in free circu-
lation: "a Cry in the Wilderness" "
Waller; "The Judgment House" "
Parker; "V VS. Eyes," Harrison
"The Lucky Seventh" Van Loan /;
"Poor Dear Margaret Kirby" Nor
ris; "The Heart of Life" De Coule-
vain; "Clayhanger," Bennett
Christmas" Gale.
New books: "Cap'n Dams Daught-
ier," Lincoln; "Penrod, Tarking-
ton; can Island Story Marshall /;
"The Child's English Literature"
Marshall. The last two books are un-
usually interesting for children, be-
ing histories of England, and Eng
lish literature, beautifully bound and
illustrated.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
NEWS FROM FALLS CITY.
Several Local Items of Interest As
Told by The News.

j. A. Brown was quite severely in
jured by fall. He was going ahead
Of the train load of phone pole To-
eating the places to drop them off.
In the darkness fell into cattleguard
at road crossing and was bruised
and scratched and torn to an extent
that is quite painful. The engine Of
the train was coming along slowly,
and the engineer saw Mr.. Bowman fall
and stopped at once. They found him
near the fence safe from being run
over. His wound was dressed at Air
lie, re-dressed at Independence. Mr..
Bowman, ait the time of the accident,
engaged in installing a telephone line
from Airlie to Hoskins for the Valley
& Siletz Railroad Co.
The Pythian Sisters dance at Wag-
ner hall last night was well attended
and most successful affair in every
way.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. George Cham
berlain, May Is, 6-pound girl.
A lodge of the Brotherhood Of
American Yoemen will be organized
in Falls City in short time.
Falls City is growing, and will con-
tinue to grow, and along with that
growth will come the permanent i'm
provement of the streets.
Mrs. Stevenson, of Portland, will
have charge of the singing during the
revival meetings at the Christian
church.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
SCHOOL WORK INSPECTED.
Portland Teachers Visit Two Institu
tions in Monmouth.

One hundred and twenty-five Port
land teachers passed through Dallas
Saturday morning and visited the Ore
gon Normal and the Monmouth Train
ing School. They made the trip by
special train. Both schools were in
session all day. Every department IS
work was observed in the Oregon in
stitution. The purpose of the trip
was to study the application of up
to-date methods of instruction in the
Monmouth schools. At noon the nor
NAL girls entertained the visitors at a
banquet in the dormitory.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
Improving Oakdale Road.

The county has force of men and
five teams grading what is known as
the Oakdale road at point two miles
west of town. The improvement will
extend mile. Residents on that
highway have raised about $400 by
popular subscription for graveling,
and the work will be commenced with
in a few days. 1t is probable that
the gravel will come from Indepen-
dence by rail and hauled to the road
from Dallas. The county court, be-
sides doing the grading and putting
in the necessary drains, will con-
tribute a small sum to the better
ments.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
HOLD SECOND MEETING.
Mclaughlin Leads the Anti -Prohibi-
tion Fight in Polk County.

The Hopgrowers' association held
another meeting at Salem last Sat-
urday afternoon, at which time repre-
sentative men connected with the in
dustry perfected arrangements for
strenuously opposing statewide prohi-
bition. presidents for each hop
growing county in the state were
elected, Mr.. c. A. Mclaughlin being
named in Polk. 1t was arranged to
hold meetings in each county, the
first being scheduled to be held at In
dependence next Saturday afternoon,
at which time the Polk county branch
of the association will be organized.
The hopmen declare that the hop
industry is the biggest cash industry
in the Willamette Valley, bringing in
annually from eastern and foreign
markets approximately $6,O00,OO0, Of
which approximately $3,OO0,OOO was
paid last year to hop pickers and la
borers. They say that if Oregon is
voted dry it will be a severe blow to
the industry.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
EsPEE REFUSES TO PAY TAXES
Determines to Wait Until Gases in
Court Are Settled.

Polk county will lose $13,52S.44 in
taxes this year through the decision
of the Southern Pacific company's
decision not to pay on lands whose
title is now the subject of litigation
in the land grant cases now pending
in the Federal courts. Although the
Southern Pacific has appealed the de-
cision, which was adverse to the COM
pany, to the Supreme court, it de-
clares its intention of Withholding
payment of taxes until the case is
decided. IF the land finally is declar-
ed the property of the Southern Pa
cifc the unpaid taxes will be paid,
with interest. But Polk is only one
of nineteen counties to suffer by the
decision.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
EFF|C|ENTSERYICE SURE
MARKED ABILITY OF E.. M
SMITH is RECOGNIZED.
Nominated for the Clerkship Of Polk
County by Republicans on
His Merits,

''Never was there man who served
Polk county so ably in the clerkship
as did Ed M. Smith Everybody
got service and accuracy" This is
a statement by one who knows where
of he speaks. The efficiency of Mr..
Smith, the republican nominee for
county clerk, is best shown, however,
by his selection from among the thir-
ty-four counties of Oregon by the
State Insurance Department to pre-
pare and install a system of uniform
records for all county officers, which
system is now in use. As an expert
accountant he is still in the employ
of Insurance Commissioner Ferguson,
but this employment will end within
a few weeks, when he will return to
Polk county, the place of his birth.
e. M. Smith is son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Rufus Smith now of Monmouth,
and his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac Smith, were residents of Bridge
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
THREEDAYSOF PUREJOY
INDEPENDENCE PLANS ANNUAL
RACE MEETING.
Triple Attraction Will Afford Oppor
tunity to Appease Taste for
Amusement.

The annual race meet of the In
dependence Driving Club Association
will de held June 4. 5 and 6. AS
the Moose lodge will hold three-day
carnival at the same time, it is ex-
pected that the attendance will be
more than double what it usually is.
This will be made a general home
coming week, and one-and-one-third
fare round trip has been granted by
all railroads from points in the valley.
The following speed program has been
arranged:
Thursday, June 4-2:25 pace, purse
$3.50; half-mile run, $125; 2:24 trot,
$3.50; mile run, $3.50.
Friday, June 5-2:18 pace, $3.50;
three-eights-mile run, $125; for 2
year olds; 2:20 trot, $3.50; five
eighths-mile run, $3.50.
Saturday, June 6-Free-for-all
pace, 5000; 41a-furlong run, 1925;
free-for-all trot, 5000; mile run,
$3.50.
The horses already in the city and
all of which it is expected to have
entered are as follows:
F. w. Barr, Lola Mclaughlin and
julius Pincus, owned by W. w. Per
cival; Tony Faust, Ethel P. and East
man, owned by Les Galbreath; Wap
and Dick Mills, owned by Mr.. Ken
yon; Airline, owned by Mr.. McNames;
Lackrose and three-year-old owned
by Rube Dickinson. The only har-
ness horses there at present are Ros-
coe Staats, Chiquito, 2:15; Lolo,
2:121A; Nogi, 2:10A, and Clanfeld s
Mack N. and Velma z.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
SUMMONS.

In the Circuit Court of the State of
Oregon for Polk County.-No. 4259.-
R. E. Williams and /. F. Yoakum,
Plaintiffs, VS..
Mary C. Ream, Charles Ream, Caro-
line C. Edwards, William Edwards,
Fanny E. Hill, Grant Hill, T. Edgar
Dennis, Margaret f. Boone, Daniel
Boone, the unknown heirs of George
Chapple, deceased, the unknown heirs
of Jessie L. Morris, deceased, the
unknown heirs of John Krall, de-
ceased; the unknown heirs of Lewis
Behrens, deceased, the unknown heirs
of Sarah H. Mulkey, deceased, C. s.
Reinhart, VIM. W. Reinhart Anna
Stanford, James M. Stanford, lone
Nealey, C. Fl. Nealey, Eva Reinhart,
Carroll B. 'Reinhart, a minor, Helen
minor, the unknown heirs
of John L. Kiser, deceased, Mary E.
"John" Wilson, N. L. Will
son, "Mary" Wilson, Hannah J.
Richardson, A. ]. Richardson, Willard
S. Linville, Viola H. Abel, Joseph
A. Linville, Jane Linville, Thomas o.
Rachael Waller, Ophelia ].
E. J. Smith, formerly Nc
Nary, First National Bank of Eugene
City, a corporation, Sophia Hazelton,
the unknown heirs of Sophia Hazel
ton, if deceased, The Salem, Falls
City & Western Railway Company,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
MAKE PERSONAL INSPECTION
Corvallis Students Spend Week Judg-
ing Stock in the Valley.

Fourteen students Of the husbandry
class of the Corvallis college, accom-
panied by Prof. E. J. Potter, passed
through Dallas a few days ago on
their way home from a weeks trip
through the lower Willamette Valley.
They travelled by two auto trucks,
carrying a camping outfit and spend
ing nights wherever they CHANGED to
be. They stopped at many of the
largest farms, making notes and pass
ing Judgment on stock.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
Troops May Be Withdrawn.

An ultimatum limiting that United
States troops might be Withdrawn
from the Colorado coal strike zone
unless the Colorado legislature ended
its "inaetion" was served on the
state of Colorado by President Will
son in a message late Saturday after
noon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
Grain Looking Fine.

W. N. Yeater, who is the owner of
31S acres of land six miles west of
Monmouth, where he raises grain,
fruit and general produce, was in
Dallas on Saturday. He says grain
crops are looking better now than
for many years past.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19

a steel rod set 80 feet South Of th'
center line of the railroad track
thence South 70 degs. East 26.4s
chains, parallel with said railroad
thence South 45 degs. West 1.51
chains; thence South 521a degs. Eas,
l.SO chains; thence North 70 degs
East 7.S3 chains; thence South &C
degs. East 2.30 chains to the West
bank of the Willamette River; thence
IN Southwesterly direction follow.
ing the West bank of said stream te
point due East from the place OF
beginning, and thence West 1857
chains to the place of beginning, con
tanning 100 acres, more or less.
Also Lots Three (3), -Four ~, Five
(5) and Six (6) in Block Eleven .fll)
IN the Town Of Eola, Polk County,
Oregon, otherwise described as fol
lows: Beginning at a point go feet
North IL degs. East and 10 chains
South 79 degs. East from the North
west corner of the tract of land above
described, and running thence South
~ degs. East 200 chains; thence
North Il degs. East 400 chains
thence North 70 degs. West 200
CHAINS, and thence South II degs.
West 400 chains to the place of be-
ginning.
Also the North half of Lot Eight
l0) in Block Twelve (12) in the
Town of Eola, Polk County, Oregon,
otherwise described as beginning at a
point rs feet South 70 degs. East and
I.oO chain North IL degs. East from
the Southeast corner of the parcel
OF land last above described, and run
nlng thence South 70 degs. East LOO
chain; thence North IL degs. East | 90
cham; thence North 70 degs. West
LOO chain, and thence South Ii degs.
West LOO chain to the place of be-
ginning.
the same being the real estate de-
scribed In said complaint, and that
all adverse claims which YOU or
either OF you may have may be de-
termined by a decree of said court.
2. That by said decree it be de-
clared and adjudged that you have no
estate nor interest whatever, in or
to, nor lien upon, the said lands or
premises, or any part thereof, and
that the title of said plaintiffs is good
and valid.
z That Won ha forovor a,io;pad
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
Carnival Company Coming,

The Pollow Carnival company, now
playing in leading Southern Califor-
MIA towns, will visit Dallas within a
few weeks, according to C. H. Smith,
the man ahead, who was here on Sat
urday perfeeting the necessary pre-
liminary arrangements.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
Miss Serr in Recital.

Miss Bertha Serr. of Dallas, is one
of the accomplished singer students
who is prominent in the musical events
of the season, says the Independence
Monitor. She was associated In mu-
steal recital work with Mrs. Walter
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
STREET IMPROVEMENT NOTICE

To 7. M. Stow, W. A. Ayres ct ux,
Tempie Tribble, Mary Faist, S. F..
Mckinney, R. B. Carpenter, Florence
Ellis, Trustees Presbyterian Church,
R. Y. Morrison, Alice Morrison, T. B.
Van Nortwick, W. HI. Boals, Margaret
Brewer, W. H. Mcdaniel, Sarah M.
Greenwood, A. Shultz Est, Everett
Gwinn, W. L. Soehren, A. M. Werner
Est, Eliza Shultz, D. A. Starbuck,
R. A. Embree, P. S. Greenwood, l..
A. Bollman, V. C. Stats, Ferdinand
Hartman, z. M. Knight, ]. A. Laur-
enson, L. R. Van Nortwick, Nevin
Palmer, M. M. DUNCAN ct ux, W. j..
Coy ct ux, Weldon Black, H. c. Van
Skike, G. W. Hagood, Chris Hosch,
VIM. Eckart, Jennie M. Williams,
Thomas Williams, ]. M. Campbell,
Augusta Gohrke, Eugene Hayter,
guardian of Otto Jarvis, minor,
Nancy G. Fowler, Mary O'Connor, B.
B. Bradley, A. D. Norton, A. N. New
bill, Lillian Currier, Harry Scholl, j.
M. Hickman, L. L. Hickman, S. E.
Morrison, F. HI. Morrison, Robt. Hat
ton Est, George Scott ct ux, j. R.
Conlee, Mary E. Crook, J. S. Fergu-
son, S. R. Kennedy, Henry Gohrke,
J. l.. Collins, c. E. Snyder, H. C. Eak-
in, A. Byerley, H. W. Farnham, Abel
Uglow, Charles L. Barnes, W. A. Han
or, HI. L. Fenton, George w. Conkey,
R. Fl. Smith, Bertha Smith, Mary A.
Bonsen, L. D. Leighton, E. Leighton,
Amelia Gooch, D. G. Rempel
A. j. Crowther, M. C. Syron,
John Steinfeldt, Gerhard Har-
der, Alice o. Grant, Frank Lane,
Alice l. Dempsey, H. P. Shriver,
Dana Shriver, Napoleon Dornsife, F.
j. Craven, A. E. Thompson, M. V.
Kirkpatrick, M. J. Cosper, H. G.
Campbell, George E. Cutler, H. II.
Dunkelberger, Rebecca Howe, Robt.
Howe Est, H. M. Brown Est,
Christine Bennett, Olive Howe, W. R.
Howe, George W. Siefarth, Florence
Burk, R. Schubert, Tracy Stats, J.
u L luHtlg MAI OHd llOlludiiJ " Ii. IuOI-
ris, A. H, Holmes, F. N. Dornhecker,
7. B. Stone, Laura M. Barham, A.
G. Cutler, J. W. Everhart, Walter ].
Barham, Joel Shaw, Margaret Mus
colt, Carrie L. Woods, N. L. Guy, J.
NJ. Grant, II. W. Stump, George W.
Myer, M. M. Guyy Cleo Guy, G. W.
Vaughn, ]. C. Rickli, Elsie Rickli,
Mark Hayter, Mary Hughes, Isaac
W. H. Weaver, John T.
Lulu B. Bursell, W. W. Wood,
C. C. Wood, ]. NJ. Farley, o. Dimick,
Chas. A. Black, Matte Syron, C. o.
Tennis, Bertha Tennis, Mary Sears,
Mary F. Martin, Theodore Faring-
ton, w. J. Trent, May C. Vine, Jo-
sephine McDevitt, E. ]. Smith, /. C.
Emmerson, Ellsworth Pickel, L. H.
MeBee, Anderson II. Hinshaw, L.
Ludwig, F. Ludwig Est, Jesse Bar
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19

Tooze, Jr., at Dallas, and their appear
ances together in duets were quite sue
cessful. Miss Serr will be presented
soon in recital by Mrs. Rose Bloch
Bauer.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19

Mrs. Gooch visited her daughter
Bessie in Salem this week.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-20

FOR RENT-Modern six-room bun
galow on South Florida avenue.
SIS month to good tenant. Phone
PIT Red. 2518
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-20
NEW CHECK STORY.

You've heard q lot Of stories about
the fool mistakes women make when
they come to bank" says q we'll
known paying teller over on the ave
nue., land some of them are true.
I've seen EN- all-the woman who
gets mad when we call her attention
to an overdraft and then wants to
write check to make 1t up; the WON
an whose Endorsements are weird-all
Of them.
but the worst came in a few weeks
ago. She showed check in through
the window without looking at me
l said:
Madam, you will have to get some
body to introduce you before l car
cash this check for you"
'Sir!' she answered haughtily, T
am here on business and not making
social call. / do not care to know
you. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-20
TO THE PEOPLE OF LAKELAND

Mr.. D. F. Mcleod has assumed
his duties as manager of municipal
affairs for the City of Lakeland, and
has full authority to act in all mat
tiers wherein the people have deal
ings with the municipality. Com
plants and other matters of SIM
liar nature that have heretofore been
handled by the commissioners,
should be taken UP with the man
ager direct. His Office will be in the
office of the mayor at the City Hall,
telephone 401.
By order of the commissioners OF
the City of Lakeland.
o.. NJ. EATON,
250S Chairman.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-20

WE MAKE a specially Of automobile
insurance, fire, accident, liability
and theft, one or all combined
Strong liberal companies. D. H.
Sloan. 1852
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-20

HAVE THREE CARS for public
service at any and all hours. My
machines are Caddilacs and | am
therefore fully equipped to give
my patrons the best service OBJ
tainable. Day phone No. So;
night, 313 Black. Fern ROGUE
more. 1916
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-20
MISC Ell L A N E O u S
POLICE CALLS

The public Is requested to phone
all night calls to police after p.
m. to Police Department. phone 55.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-20
Not a Great Handicap.

"A young man can't really go q
swift gait nowadays without knowing
how to turkey trot."
We'll, in view Of the fact that most
turkey trotters seem to exert them.
selves considerably without getting
anywhere In particular, don't believe
that the young man who has never
learned to turkey trot need shed any
tears"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-20
NOTICE
NOTICE

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Bailey Clothing Com
pany will be held in their store; in
Lakeland, Fla, on May 26, at 1880
p. m. All stockholders are urged to
be present.
Signed. w. w. McCLAIN,
24S9 Secretary.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-20
PUBLIC STENOGRAFHER-Work
done neatly and promptly. Room
200, Drane Bldg. Phone 6 1867

If you want to build a home in
one of the most beautiful sections of
Lakeland, with building, and other
restrictions, where neither pains,
or expense will be spared to make it
one of the most desirable residence
sections of this city, noted as it is
for lovely home sites, buy a lot in
Sloan Park. We are back of prom
lie to make this one of the most de-
sirable residence suburbs in South
Florida. d. H. SLOAN, Owner.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-20

FOR RENT-5room bungalow wit
bath; all modern conveniences
See Dr.. N. L. Bryan. 23Oe
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-20

ONE or two nicely furnished rooms
for rent. Hot water bath. 610
East Lime street.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-20

We carry a full line of leading makes
Automobile tires, tubes and all
goods in this line, buy direct from
manufacturers, pay cash, and for
spot cash can and will meet any
legitimate competition, Tampa, or
any other markets. Lakeland Au-
tomobile and Supply Co. 1882
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-20
NOTICE

ICE CREAM orders delivered on Sum
day. Prompt delivery. ]. M.
Ansley. Phone 214 Red. 2470
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-20

Max What's wrong, old fellowS
You look rather haggard this morning.
Dax-Yes; | made a discovery last
night that staggered me.
Max-You don't say? What was It?
Dax-A bottle of ten-year-old rye
that ] didn't know had.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-20
/ Classified Adpertising

FOR RENT-House, 6 rooms and
bath. North Florida avenue, close
in. Inquire w. P. Pillans Grocery
Store. 2371tf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-01
SALEM

| j . L.
SALEM. Dec. Word has been
received here Of the death OF Eliza
Sutton. at Boulder, Colo, Wednes-
day. He formerly resided here and
his wife was Miss Edith L. Williams,
daughter Of the late John T. Viii
liams. of Reynoldsvi1le. He is sur
vived by his wife.
Charles Thompson, of Minot, Ty-
Ter county. and Miss Mary Baker, Of
North Salem. were married Sunday
at the home OF the bride. The Rev.
j. p. Wofter officiated., They will
make their future home in Tyler
county. "a :
R. I. schill has taken active
charge as Baltimore and Ohio agent
here, instead of o. L. Rohrbough.
resigned.
The Order Of the Eastern star
will give a "tacky party" Monday
night for their members and Invited
guests. The meeting will be held IN
the Masonic rooms.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. William Corder
left for Barlow, Fla, Monday even
ing. where they expect to spend the
winter with near relatives. Mr.. Cor
der hopes to receive benefit by the
southern climate for bronchial
trouble with which he has been at
ficted for several winters.
Mrs. Inez Reese and daughter, OF
Kingwood, are guests of Mrs. Reese's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. s. Burdick.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-01
HAIR NEEDS
PARTISAN SAGE
1t Quickly Removes Dandrun, Stops
Falling Hair and Scalp Itch.

II your hair is full of dandruff. thin
streaky. dull and never will do up
to look pretty, you can almost imme-
diately remove the cause making it
beautiful. thick and fuzzy by the use
of Partisan Sage. one of the !, most
helpful and invigorating hair and
scalp tonics known.
Partisan Sage not only saves your
hair but stimulates the hair roots and
furnishes the nourishment needed to
make It grow long, abundant and RAJ
diant with life. Just one application
removes every trace Of dandruff and
stops scalp itch-your hair becomes
soft and funny with an incompatible
gloss, beauty, and. charm.
You cannot be disappointed with
this harmless and delicately perfumed
tonic for there is nothing SO good for
your hair. 1T is easily applied at
home and costs but tri1e from
Wells-Haymaker Company, or any
drug Observation-Disclosures.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-01
FLY SWAT ting
Reduces Sickness among the
Poor, Declares a New York
City Physician.

Correspondence of Associated Press).
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. Ire
porting to the American Public Health
Association here today some of the
returns Of last summers antl-fiy
campaign in New York City, Philip
g. Plat, superintendent of the Bureau
of Public Health and Hygiene OF the
New York Association for Improving
the Condition Of the Poor, declared
that vigorous protection against the
fly had been proved factor in re-
ducing sickness among New York's
tenement babies.
The general cleanup Of a neighbor-
hood, accompanied by a reduction in
the number OF flies, he said, resulted
in one-third as much communicable
disease as occurred in dirty, unsan-
itary, fly-preyalent district. But to
determine how great factor was
the fly alone in communicating dis
ease, an intensive campaign was car
ried out in 1920 tenement homes.
Twelve nurses and three supervisors
visited each home every five days
Every effort was made to protect the
infants from flies. Over thousand
yards of netting were distributed
free Of cost, and Ay-kilhng was also
undertaken systematically. The re.
suits were definitely indicative Of
less sickness, but general cleanliness
seemed to be more important thar
simply protecting tho infant from
flies.
Over three times as much diarrheos
occurred In the poorly protected
dirty homes, as in the well protected
clean ones, he found.