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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Indiana They settled principally In
the German communities Of Penpsyl-.
vania, Maryland and Virginia. In
stances of Hessian officers serving as
school teachers" says historian, and
Of still larger number becoming
farmers, can be noted all the way from
New York to South Carolina" For
several years after the revolutionary
war there was considerable emigra-
ton from the Eastern states to Ohio
and Indiana territories, and it is quite
possible the tide may have included
some Of the former Hessian Soldiers.
An ancestor of General George A. Gus
ter, civil war hero and Indian fighter,
was Hessian soldier, paroled in 11.S
after Burgoyne's surrender. He set
tied in Pennsylvania and changed the
name from Kuester to Custer. Cen,
eral Clusters father, born in Maryland,
in 1906, later removed to Ohio, and the
son was appointed to West Point from
there. Early local histories Of Indiana
contain the names of quite a number
Of German emigrants from Pennsylva-
mia and Virginia, some of whom may
have been descendants of Hessian SOL
diers who fought on the British side.
But that did not prevent their becom-
ing good citizens. /
The following year the United
States Public Health Service rented a.
band Of sheep and pastured them in
that part of the Bitter Root Valley,
which hitherto had had the most
cases. 1t was found that they COL .
lected large numbers of ticks. The
sheep were carefully dipped every
ten days to kill the ticks which they
picked up, and SO successfully did
they do the work that not single
case has occurred in that area since
the sheep began their sanitary CAM
paign. More than this. the owners
of the sheep have discovered that
sheep raising in the Bitter Root VAL
ley is profitable industry and this
year many more sheep are being pas
tured there than formerly. So well
satisfied is the Public Health Service
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24
Free Pictures

Tonight at about 7.30 o'clock there
will be thrown on a screen opposite
the Coliseum between $50 and 200
stereoptican views of an exceedingly
Accompanying the pictures will be
given lecture by Rev. H. n. Pringle
Of Washington, d. c. and short adj
dresses by several Of our citizens
You will be sure to be pleased with
your evening if you attend. The pic
lures are of a wide variety Of sub
jects. Everything free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Samuel SeWall Davis celebrates to-
day his 91st birthday. Since last Oc-
tober Mr., Davis has been confined to
his chair as a result Of a broken hip,
received by being struck by an cleo
tric car. He has been a member Of
Christ church for 40 years and Is it's
Oldest living parishioner. Mr. Davis
will be pleased to receive calls from
neighbors and friends today. at his
pleasant home on Washington avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24
Matched Shoot Today

If YOU would like to see some real
classy shooting take the o'clock car
and so out to the new traps of the
Gardiner Gun Club this Tuesday after
noon. Two celebrated shots who took
part in the National tournament in
Chicago will have match. Local shots,
and there are some good ones, will also
take a chance at the pigeons. Every
thing free and everybody invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O..
We. the undersigned. have known F..
]. Cheney for the last Is years. and be-
lieye him perfectly honorable in all bust
ness transactions and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by his
firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE.
Toledo, O..
Halls Catafrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces Of the system Testimon-
ials sent free. Price IS cents per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists.
Take. Halls Family Pills Or scdnstIDa-
uoc.-Advs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24
Baseball

Hallowell will play Gardiner at
P. NJ. today on the Muster Field. On
ly last week these two teams played
the best games seen in the Trolley
League this season. one q tep-inning
and the other an eleven-inning game.
The game today will be a fight to the
finish. Everybody come and help
make this. the biggest and best game
Of the season. .Hls
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24
Presentation Of Flag to Gardiner
Grange

The attendance on Monday evening
at the regular meeting Of Gardiner
Grange was somewhat above the aver
age as all patrons knew that the silk
flag which was offered by the Gardiner
Merchants Association for the laYges,
registration on Dollar days was to be
presented
Frederick S. Smith. president Of the
association, made the presentation
speech in a patriotic strain and was
warmly applauded. The response was
made by S. E. Greenleaf, master o.
the Grange. in words that showed a
keen appreciation of the patrons Of TIE
gift.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

~ Mrs. I. W. Robbins and
rived Sunday from Houiton
@ with Mrs. Robbins parents.
Mrs. Daniel Brown. RAN
aAf. Robbins is former
OF the Gardiner High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

eick headache, biliouspees, niles and
bad breath arc usually caused BY mac
live hoveag. Get . boz Of RexAll
Ord<ijee. {hsy a. gently and eFec-
lively. Sold only BY Us at 10 cents.
John couohl:n, Augusta.
Jaekson's Drug Store, Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

y Julia Wiltshire left Monday for
Winnepesaukee to accompany
"a daughter, Miss Esther, who
at girls camp. They will
kennebunk before returning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Kimball of
Dorchester, Mass. who have been
guests at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry j. Stone. left Sunday for their
home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred p. Manson and
daughter, Frances, returned Sunday
from a week at the Sears cottage
Cobbosseecontee. They were accom-
panied by DR.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Church,
who were their guests for the week
end
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Mss EDNA Perrin, who has been
.aS Al, an extended visit at the home
,, MI, ana Mrs w. A. T. Blagden, ~
[er IN avenue returned Monday to
nome in Jamaica Plain Mas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

We are requested to again remind
you OF the G. H. S. Alumni Field day
which is to be held on Wednesday at
Tacoma. The afternoon will be passed
in sociahility and shore dinner serv-
ed at '.3o o'clock. Better be there if
you can
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24
Philbrick.Coombs

Fred c. Philbick OF West Caroline.
was married Saturday evening to Miss
Berdina NJ. Coombs. at the residences
OF the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin E. Coombs, 1S4 Minot avenue,
AUBURN. Rev. Judson E. Hatch was
the officiating clergyman. They were
attended by Mr.. and Mrs. William H,
Coombs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

mss Lizzie Howe Of Framingham
tass'' arrived Monday and is the
a asa OF her sister, Mrs A. T. Rey
['ds' Lincoln avenue She was accom-.
-n,eo ny her cousin, Harrie Howe of
Fls same place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Mrs. Emma Haskell and daughter,
Miss Jessica Haskell. have returned
from New York. Miss Haskell has
been attending the summer school of
Columbia University.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

- Chadwick, Jr.. Of Bridgewa
=, was a weekend guest Al
Of Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Cobb
Nenue. Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Miss Bertha Trask and Miss Mar
garet Murphy Of Brookline, Mass, are
guests at the home Of Mrs. Blanche
Trask, Church street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

The Boy Scouts of the NJ. E. church
will meet for a bean feed tonight at
their headquarters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

IAorard Moody and daughter
lnnie of New York, are calling
rtner and Pittston friends. They
MY resided in the latter town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

u. B Wing and Mrs. Annie Her
|ytre In from their cottage on Win
w stream, whore they are passing
GUNNER Monday, calling on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Mrs. Caroline Berry has returned t.
her home in this city. after a two.
months stay at Peaks Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

her Margaret Mary of the House
liz Good Shepherd. and Miss Julie
w. returned Monday, from
kNseks visit in New York state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

1iS Marion Woodman, who has
sA guest at the home of Mrs.
una }. Preble, Highland avenue,
= 1"ohoay lot her home in Woburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Fred McClench of sachusetts is
visiting his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank NcClench.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

yn Mabe! Coornbs Of Bath is a
Vi al the home of Mr.. and Mrs
r,r COMBS. Mount Vernon street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Mrs. E. c. Jones left Monday for 6
visit with friends in Phair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

E. c. Brown went Monday to Nc.
Adam Junction,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Miss I'm ,gene Wood has returned
from a visit with friends at Bruins
wick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

+. Cushman. who has been
her brother, c. L. Cushnan
street.. left Monday for Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24
LOCAL NOTICE

pare,n s,san Soda, SC. only place in
Equare c. n,ufew J, Byan. 5 Depot
surq.a,s a'uineF' next waiting room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24
LOCAL NOTICE.

Shares in the 5srd series OF The Hal
lowell Loan and Building Association ara
now on sale at the ONCE Of the secretary
It the Hallowell Trust & Banking Co.
r aug3dst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

James Steans Of Brockton, Mass.
is visiting his mother, Mrs. Albert
Longfellow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Franklin J. Morton and F. Craig
Morton of Baltimore are visiting in
town for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

: ladies' Aid Of the First Bap-
Eeurch will meet Tuesday after
! With Mrs. Fowles, Dresden ave-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Miss Mae Goodwin. who has been
visiting in several Of the Massachu-
Sets towns and cities, has returned
to her duties in Bell Bros.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

III \. Pringle of Washington,
= VAS the guest of Gardiner friends
Mlday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

The Camp Fire Girls. Group Two
Will meet tonight at the home Of theil
guardian, Mrs. Walter Carter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

y, Flora Cole Of Boston is a guest
Ii home Of Mr.. and Mrs George l..
Isrnev, Fountain street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

:, "a Mrs Fred y. Boston. Dennis
beet nye returned from a 'wo-"eeAs
I, ., ocean Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wood left Mcn
day for Bloomfield. P. E. 1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Miss Florence Dyer leaves this
morning for Pittsfield. where she will
be the guest Of relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Hrs Freeman Patten and Miss
=, I Robinson left Monday for a
ii in Ashland. y. II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Walter Spaulding has received a
1916 model Buick. This Is the first
1916 car that has been bought in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

=. rsp,,,ar meeting Of Eureka Re-
b. Lodge Will be held TUESDAY
S,1ing. Aug1st "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Y. and Mrs. ". Il. Buffers of Den
/ Col, are guests at the home OF
and Mrs. H. F. Twombly, Highland
rua
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

nf Dorchester,
sS r,,as, at the home OF MIS-
b. ,,orrill. Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Mr. and Mrs. r. H. Gardiner were
passengers Monday for Bar Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Charles Haines of Massachusetts, Is
visiting his parents. Mr. and Mrs L
H. Haines on Winthrop street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

James Leighton is visiting at Five
Islands for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

- RYAN has returned from
@s -.ors visit a, Camp Ellis, Old
lrs,ri,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. 3. d. Croxsford are
the happy parents of a ten pound
girl born Sunday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Mss Audrey Willis is visiting Mrs.
S. P. Dean at Old Orchard for a cou-
pie Of weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

,1eath is AT Island
o '.ssran. for the week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

- Mcnamara left Monday
~ y u. with Boston friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

! az aa aps. at Chelsea Grange hall Tues.
ehes,sa S'' oF Goldberg's or
aug24d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Miss Althea Harvey. who was re-
Gently operated on for appendicitis, is
gaining as we'll as could be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Mrs. Mary F. Heath Of Second
street has returned from a Eve weeks
visit at York Beach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

rollansbee and Mrs. Ed
,-r,e of Niscasset were visit
!. his city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

- Mrs. H. NJ, Lawton ana
N have returned from a TWO
Es. s.,c at ocean Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

= yarren of Bath has
b. Var ,er son. Freeman Clark,
T.. street,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

William Quinn is passing a few
days at Lake Cobbosseecontee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Horace A. Parlin has gone to Bal
Harbor for weeks visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24
HALL0WELL
Campfire Girls Meet Tonight
Baseball on Muster
OTHER LOCAL AND PER-
SONAL NOTES OF INTEREST

Evan Sproui has accepted a position
with Quinn and Quinns' grocery store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Badger of Mass
achusetts are visiting friends in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

RI Marble Of Bath is the
p Gardiner frienos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Collins Of Boston is the
bsosf JIM. Col,;rs Chestnut
,ss d In0'"''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Charles Fuller of the mailcarriers
force is having his annual vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

1 walk has been laid in the
csnsa .,ree, school yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

brother. 1t was simply the outcome of
hard cider drinking bout.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

arthur Leonard of Manchester
passed the week END in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

A delicious combination Of ginger, aromatics
and French brandy for the relief Of cramps.
pains, colds. chills, weakness, nervousness and
insomnia. Look for the Owl Trade Mark on
the wrapper, lest you get cheap. worthless or
dangerous substitute. Forty years the standard
of purity. favor and strength. Sold by I'll
druggists and gSoceys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

= Purinston Of Bates was
b. +; :, = the city Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Miss Albina Walger left Monday
for Stonington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

s.rier went Monday to Lew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24
MARSHALL is HELD

Continued from Page One)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

~ Berry arrived Mohoss
oc,,bnd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

adult ticks were to be found on cat
tie and horses.
DR.. McCuntic laid out an area about
three miles wide and I'VE miles long
and built a dipping vat in which hs
gave all the cattle and horses in the
neiehborhood an antiseptic bath every
two weeks. He also killed OF as
many of the ground squirrels. chip
munks and weasles as possible. The
following year, DIR. McCuntic re-
turned to continue the work. and lost
his life from the disease which he was
fighting.
Did Prussia furnish mercenary SOL
diers to Great Britain during the rev.
olutionary war:-Prussia. then as now
the largest Of the German states. re-
fused to hire or sell soldiers to Great
Britain. The so-called Heseians, vho
fought with the British, came from
some Of the small German states
Frederick II, or Frederick the Greet
king Of Prussia at that time. was
friendly to the Americans, and in IT'S
his prime minister wrote officially to
one OF the American commissioners In
Paris: "The king desires that your
eenerous efforts may be crowned With
complete success. He will not hesitate
to recognize your independence when
France, which is NOR directly inter-
asted In the event Ct this contest, shall
have given the example" King Fred
exick fatty refused to farm out any Of
| his. solIiers to England. (2)-Whers
aid the Hessiails who remained in this
country after the revolutionary war
settle? Did any Of them ever come 70
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

- Burr eft Monday for a
rs LAND.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1915-04-22

or the smearng of neighbOrhood gos-
sip which should be consigned 40
oblivion.
Such is not the mission OF the dig
nified newspaper. The paper that
would help itself must always be-
ready to help its town. Whatever adds
10 the population and wealth of the
town helps the 1aper The prosper
ity OF towns and of newspapers iB in
terdopendent. and the paper that is
eager TO help its readers is generally
not allowed to- go unrewarded. We
repeat generally" for we have seen
some very public spirited and really
creditable papers that received very
little support from the community.
Along this line we quote some in
tercstiDg comments from the Manu-
facturers' Record upon the subject
What a NEWSPAPER Can Do" The
Record says:
If those papers that have formed
the habit of giving their space TO
politics and sensations would study
the needs of their towns and aid In
movements To supply them. they
would find the business of newspaper
making more profitable. more pleas
ant. and. In the long run, far moro
satisfactory.
Inere are so many communities in
the South that need to be awakened
TO their own opportunities for Hrofit-
able enterprises that hardly anybody
knows anything about that every
newspaper in that section ought to
trumpet them in every issue. To do
less seems neglect of duty. Let
those who have not heretofore pur-
sued that policy study industrial con-
ditions and commercial possibilities
In their communities so that they can
discuss them clearly and intelligently.
and then make rule that no issue of
their papers shall go to press without
one or more articles treating of such
matters. and they will be surprised
to find what interesting subjects they
nave been overlooking. They will
also be surprised to find how readily
their readers begin to appreciate the
new departure. with what a spirit of
enthusiasm they will Immediately I'M
bue the people generally, and how
great amount of good that will fol-
low the continuation of such efforts
"A newspaper ought to regard itself
and be regarded by others as a busl-
ness proposition. and not ns a politi-
cal one, and 1t ought to lay the foun-
dation of It's own business upon the
broadest, most enduring basis by
earnest efforts to build up the busi-
ness OF It's community
Record.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1915-04-22
- 81 ~ - . Y ~ J.
Getting Big Crops at Small Cost.

: ~.
For the average general crop farm
or the biggest single factor in soil
productivity is humus-rotted straw.
clover leavesyand stems, peavines,
cotton and corn stalks. The farmer
who fills his soil chuck full of this
material has taken out the best
drouth insurance known. Moreover.
IL large part OF the humus Is obtains
ed from such soil-building crops as
clovers, Dsas and beans, there need
be no money spent for fertilizers like
cottonseed meal and ritratc OF soda.
The manw no does not brow the
wonderful value of humus has yet TO
learn his agricultural Alb Cps
Next In Importance Comes nitrogen,
and the man who for the last five
years has been doing really good
farming has. no need TO. purchase It.
for his methods have been such TINT
ne has been using the peas, beans
and c!overs. to draw down and store
III his soil the millions of dollars
worth in the air above his farm. Have
you worried over your heavy bill for
cottonseed meal? Have you WINGED
at the prices charged for o ton of nj
tfate of soda? Fill your soils with
humus from the legumes, and worry
no moro, This is LESSON number z.
Phosphoric acid. which comes, in
the familiar acid phosphate, Is need
ed particularly everywhere for near
ly all crops. There IL no way to get
II except buy 1t. but Il Is one OF the
least expensive elenfents and It's use
generally pays. -
Potassium or Sotash comes to us
most commonly in the farm OF. kaiTiit
and muriate and sulphate OF p6tas-
siuin, and. along with nitrogen and
phosphoric acid. is the third most
commonly needed plant food. For to-
bacco. potatoes and most fruits pot
ash apparently is needed ali over the
South; but for cotton, corr. and small
grain, west OF a line drawn from Mo-
bile. Ala, to Richmois.L Va, by way
OF Macon. Ga. Columbia, s. G.. ana
Raleigh. ". c., its usa has seldom
paid. So whether we use it depends
upon where We are and what we are
growing. s
These simple statements sufaifiar-
ize the essential facts lflpat fertiIi4
gers and soil fertility. 1sfIst 1918 Il
goId year to resulye that hsfieefofth
we shall really know what plant
foods we need and what we buy; isn't
IL high time we quit talking Ia terms
OF "guanc" and learn what fertilizers
are an what they do7--The Pre-
gressiye Farmer