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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-09-23
Acreage Of Farm Lands.

Acreage OF eArm 1aUoos
The last federal census shows the
total number Of farms In the United
States to be 6.381. 500. containing $751;
706,325 acres.
The land in farms represents 46.2
per cent, or less than one-half Of the
total land area Of the country. OF the
total acreage given only 478.451, 750
acres are classed as improved land. y
The balance comprises wood land and
other unimproved land in farms. The
improved land given above is only
about 25.1 per cent Of the total area Of
the country. The average size Of farms,
as shown by the last census, is 1888. ]
acres of which an average Of 1852 acres
are improved. and 62.0 acres unim-
proved.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-09-23
A STRIKING PARADOX.

1t is a striking paradox that IN
the city brick, mortar and labor
out of which houses are made
are cheaper than sunshine and
mir.
Our cities take a. pride IN
! spending millions on the cure or
sickness where they begrudge
the thousands that they spend
on the preservation Of health.
Increase of population without
! foresight and comprehensive
planning is bound to become q
} menace that will. like a cancer,
eat into the very heart OF the
country. = Carol ArOnovici In
Town Development Magazine.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-09-23
Farming In Denmark.

Denmark has been termed the para
disc Of the small proprietor. Nearly
two-thirds Of her population make a
living. and good living, from the
land, 0ne-half of the agriculturists be-
ing their own masters. The secret of
success has lain in technical education
and cooperation. Every farmer, big or
little, belongs to one Of the great co.
operative associations. which guide him
In the care of the land and cattle and
dispose Of his produce to the best ad-
vantage without the needless waste Of
competition. The result of the system
has been to make Denmark one Of the
sichest countries in Europe in proper
Won to her SIZE
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-09-23

sia1kiNe 10 ~ oesstse valwe Is cjHx
Shan . Modern Lighting oyslsm.
O. Of the most important factors IN
~ upbuilding and extension Of . city
i ~ attention given to It's streets, and
r thls direction nothing IL Of greater
'Vsl1e to a municipality than a modern
1870 lighting system. says the Town
Atolopment Magazine.
s3fodern street lighting means the ad-
S6nate illumination Of the streets and
1161walks. the dispelling Of gloom that
11lmerly enshrouded buildings, public
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-09-23
The H0aonoIo 6oVo.

1of all causes in history the cause OF
International peace is probably the no.
Nest yet Of all symbols appealing to
ne worlds Imagination its symbol. the
'0ove. Is probably the most anaemic.
some other. more compelling. must
nke its place before its cause can
plead effectually against that Of Its
Seival The dove is no match for the
devil II war is ever to be vanquished
y will be by st. George or Raphael.
eot by the bird of Noah. In brief. 1t
w. only peace militant. not peace dor
ant, that can sspplant the heroic fig
20 Of war in the hearts Of the ma
!ns.--Percy Mackaye In North Amer
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-09-23

GENERAL HUGH IL oCOI1s " D. A.
border, where he had conference
with General villa at Ell Paso and sue
ceeded in obtaining recession OF the
Mexican leaders confiscation OF stocks
of foreign merchandise in northern
Mexico. This merchandise villa had
seized in chihuahua. but he promised
that It would be restored to Its right
full owners. General Scott has been
frequently commissioned to pour oil on
troubled waters.
It is ut this late day evident that
those who named Mars for the god Of
war perpetrated misnomer. Earth
takes the classic cake.
Americas inventors are expected to
show that country with an album
dance Of brains and money Is never
wholly unprepared.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-09-23
Seed Row prill,.

A good way to make drills or seed
rows Of uniform width and depth is to
have an attachment for the garden
rake as shown in the sketch, writes
Bert w. Verne Of San Diego, CAL. in
Popular Mechanics. The device con-
sists Of a piece Of tin or sheet metal
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-09-23
rruina oiIstonss.

To true an oil stone take a piece Of
soft pine board of any thickness, about
eight inches wide and three or four
feet long. Lay 1t on bench and fas-
ten it with hand screw or other
clamp. Put on some clean. sharp sand
screened about as fine as that used for
clustering work. Use no water and
rub the stone back and forth over
the board in sand. This will give a
fat surface to the stone in a short
time. Care should be taken in moving
the stone OH straight lines SO as not
to give the stone a warped surface.
If fine surface is wanted a finer
grade of sand or sandpaper may be
used to finish with.
They are worrying again over what
to call the war. Better wait and see
If there Is anybody left to call 1t.
The old fashioned sea serpent prob
ably realized his inability to cope with
q submarine and died Of chagrin.
No ocean going ship can be said to
be much Of craft nowadays unless
the captain can claim II was chased
part way across the ocean.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-09-23
A SOLDIER DIPLOMAT.
General Scott Knows Ways Of Peace ~
Well a. Of War,

Well a. Of War.
= Although grizzled warrior. General
Hugh L. Scott. chief Of stan Of the
United States army. is noted as a
peacemalser. An old Indian fighter. he
has always retained the respect of the
Indians, and he has quelled disturb
ances not only by fighting. but by
peaceful conferences. But recently he
was sent on a mission to the Mexican
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-09-23

having V shaped projections on one
edge Of the width Of the rows. The
other edge Of the metal ia inserted be.
tween the teeth on the rake. Thus II
can be easily drawn over the garden
bed to mark the rows. After the seed
has been planted reverse the tin and
use 1t as q hoe for filing the row.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-09-23

Wear loose chamois gloves for all
dirty work whenever possible and &C.
casionally sprinkle a little -four inside,
as this prevents the heat from harm
ing the skin.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-09-23
Asparagus q Ia vinaisretts.

Wash and scrape the asparagus and
boil till tender. Drain. and while cool
ing add highly seasoned French
dressing. to which may be added the
Juice Of an onion. Place on ice to
chill. When ready to serve drain.
place on lettuce leaves and cover with
mayonnaise made without mustard.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-09-23
Versatile.

Ella-He 70 said to be very versa
tile young man. Stella-He Il. One
day last summer he started to teach
mo to row. and before We finished he
was teaching me 70 swimr'-London
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-09-23
Sugar Cookies.

Sift two level teaspoonfuls Of baking
powder. half teaspOonful Of soda
with two teacupfuls Of -four. add a
teacupful and half Of sugar and half
teacupful of sour milk. Mix. roll
thin. sprinkle over graduated sugar,
roll again. cut ont and bake in q quick
oven.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-09-23

American tourists will save $lOO.UCO.
600 this year by not going abroad. Whai
are you going to do with your share?
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-09-23

BY q wise provision Of nature the
man who spends his time foolishly will
never have much money to spend In
that way.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-09-23

The weather continues to Prove ev
cry now and then the failary OF TIL
theory that the climate is clian,.in@.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-09-23

SHptOo0uu0 W
1--WE half q mind
that's what you have. dear"
You don't know what was going
to say"
But I know what you said."-Hous.
ton Post
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-09-23

The old tasnlu..e. i.L. nad an eas'
time inventing things. In his day the
truth was not so startling ;is now.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-21
TWO BIG TRACK MEETS
SCHEDULED FOR TODAY
Shanahan's Annual Feature and
Playground Games to
Hold Local Interest

Two big sets of track and field games
are on the carpet this afternoon At the
44th street and Parkside avenue grounds
of the Pennsylvania Railroad Y M. C. A,
will be staged the annual meet of the
Shanahan Catholic Club.
At the Kingsessing station of the play
ground league. 18th street and Chester
avenue, the annual Playground Athletic
League championships will be held. There
are eight classes to be decided at this
meet. -Four will be for males and four
for females. An average OF hve events to
a class will Keep every one busy
According TO the announcement this
morning 1900 athletes will take part. That
Is the biggest meeting Of youngsters held
in this city In many years, About 80
members OF the Oficials' club OF Phila-
delphia will be on hand 10 help 40 others
of the Playground League.
The Playground Ofhcials' Club was
formed by Herman Meyer, secretary of
the Middle Atlantic Association of the
Amateur Athletic Union, last fall.
Athletic Recreation Centre. 10th and
Jefferson streets, furnished the winner
at the last championships and is a bidder
again this year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-21
PROMOTERS GATHERING
FOR BIG CONFERENCE
Matchmakers and Managers
Are Arriving in Cleveland for
First Pugilistic Convention

CLEVELAND, o., Aug. H.-Fight pro-
moters from all over the country were
in Cleveland today for the first pugllistic
convention in history.
They plan to draw up a code of rules
to govern the game so that II Will not
be at the mercy OF champions who hang
on to their titles instead of giving con-
tenders a chance in 2O-round bouts.
But while the promoters are figuring
how to make the champions behave,
there's a prospect for closing deals for
some classy bouts, as managers of lead
ing fighters of the country also have as
scmbled on the side lines.
These include Manager Sam Harris, for
bantam champion Kid Williams; Jimmie
Dunn, who handles Johnny Kilbane; Ray
Bronson manager of Milburn Saylor;
Tommy Walsh. manager of Joe Mandot,
and Bernie Strapp, manager OF Johnny
Griffiths.
Among the fight promoters on hand
early were Tommy Andrews, Harry Stout
and w. H. Lginger, Milwaukee, Tommy
Sullivan, st. Louis; Mark Shaughnessy
and j. NJ Eagan, Minneapolis; M. f.
Collins, Hudson. Wis
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-21

iormanco than given with the aversye
ulasonally split, eccentric ring.
BODY CHANGES.
Aside from the engine changes. the
bodies, and especially the seating ar
easements are being shifted more than
uny oIher part Of the car. Ultra stream
nse eHects are being used; no hardware
OF any Kind Is visible on the outside of
tne body. the cowls Of the dash merge
more nearly into the lines OF the hood,
and the car whose body and hood were
Two uistinct units has practically dis
appeared. There is a growing use OF tho
hush-sided bodies with concealed hinpes.
ana no Sign or trace OF beading, panels
VI other eHects so familiar but few
years ago Very little is to be seen on
tne running boards, spare tires and rims,
ue'lountable wheels, etc, being carried
at the rear.
SEATING ARRANGEMENTS
side lamps are less in evidence. double
bulbs In the headlight taking their place
DlmminS devices are flooding the market
put large percentage are noticeably
short-lived
The dividing of the front seats is shown
TO greater extent than ever before, but
ls an Improvement which is bound to
occur on account of its convenience. Aux
mary seats are, If anything, more commo-
dlous, more comfortable and more neatly
slowed away when not in use.
Better and more economical use is being
made of spaces of sufficient Cepth under
the iloor boards. Tire pumps with hose
attached and permanently connected to
the engine ready to be run are neatly
housed under the floor boards, the lid
forming the floor board itself. Front seat
cushions, now that the gasoline tanks
are at the rear. are deeper and more lux
uriously upholstered. A removable divid-
ing arm Is used in the centre OF the rear
seat, making 1t into a two-passenger or
hree-passenger seat, as desired.
ROADS TO PLATTsBURG
a route which may be much used this
month is to Plattsburg, y. Y. where a
large number of Philadelphians are in.
terested in the military training camr
for business and professional men. II is
run Of about 425 miles and can be made
comfortably in three and one-half days
and possibly in two days. The roads are
generally in excellent condition and the
Automobile Club of Philadelphia advises
the following as the best route:
From Chestnut Hill on the Bethlehem
pike to Bethlehem, through Nazareth ant
Saylorsburg to Delaware Water Gap
about S5 miles. From the Water Gap
crossing the State line at Port Jervis
to Kingston the roads are in splendid
| condition, Then up the west side of tn,
| Hudson, through Saugerties, Catskll t.
| Albany. From the Water Gap to King
ston is 100 miles, and from Kingston I,
Albany SO miles. From Albany the rout,
is through Saratoga Springs. Lake Georg
and Schroon Lake TO Elizabethtown, IA
| mies. From Elizabethtown to Platts
burg is 81 miles. a total of 422
The first nights stop might be mad
at Milford, Pa, Charlottesville, n. Y.
or ElenvIlle, n. Y, and the second a
Albany or Saratoga Springs. Schrooi
Lake or Elizabethtown would be goot
stops for a third night, if Plattsburg 1
| not reached.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-21
PILLS STILL DICKER
FOR SNODGRASS
Signing of Ex-Giant Would
Gust One of Fielders.
Fail to Agree

If the Phillies sign Outfielder Fred
Snodgrass. whom the Giants recently
gave his unconditional release, one of the
local Outhelders will have In be dropped
from the payroll. President w. F. Baker,
of the Phlllies, said today that he would
not know definitely what he and Man
ager Moran would do regarding snod-
grass until Monday
Il had a long talk with Snodgrass yes
terday," said Mr. Baker. 81 could not
come to terms with him, because
wanted him to have a talk with rat
first. He had to go TO New York earlier
than | expected and, therefore, Pat did
not have a chance to talk things over
with him. we will bid up little for
SnodRrass, but, of course, there Will not
be any very high figures offered by any
club In the league. as any one could
have had him at $500, the waiver price
"If we land snodgrass now we Will
have TO drop one of our players. we
are now up TO the player limit and cannot
take on any more players nntil Septem"
ber 1 without releasing some one
Baker did not appear to lie highly en-
thusiastlc over Snodgrass, although he
did not hesitate to say that II the player
could be signed he would ask waivers on
one OF the men now on the squad.
Regarding George McQuillen, Baker
said; we are glad 10 get McQuillen just
at this time. / think he will help US out
a good deal, much more, m fact, than
snodgrass would. McQuillen VIII report
10 us today"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-21
ATHLETICS TO MEET
CLEVELANDERS TODAY
Sheehan Likely to Do Hurting
Against Morton in This
Afternoons Fray

CLEVELAND, o., Aug. 2l.-The Ath-
letics arrived here early today by boat
from Detroit, where they had a very dis
astrous series. This afternoon the Mack
men begin a two days stand against the
Indians, then make their final swing to
st. Louis.
Manager Lee Fohl is anxious to hold
his present position. sixth place. at least,
and will therefore put forward every ef-
fort TO defeat the Athletics, who are 60
ing even worse than they gave PROMISE of
going when the Clevelanders met them In
Philadelphia recently. Naturally, Mack Is
crowd is weakened considerably by the
continued absence of McInnis and Schang,
although Strunk has been playing good
game at first base.
Connie Mack stated this morning that
ne would probably use Sheehan i'm the
afternoons fray with the Indians. Cleve-
lands pitching selection will not be
known until just before the game, but
the chances are that Morton will be
used.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-21
FAST PACING HORSES
RACE AT MONTREAL
William, 1 1882, and Directum
/, 1853, to Meet Again at Dor
val Park Track Today

The great PAGERS, william, 1:5Sia, and
Directum l. l.5S, will try conclusions
again today at Dorval Park, Montreal for
the second time within week Not
downcast over the defeat handed to
Directum !, on Monday at Cleveland by
william, Trainer Murphy, one of the
countrys best drivers, seems to be
greatly impressed that his entry, Direc-
tum |. will conquer the great William
PAGER in today's event.
70 state that a certain horse will win
is well nigh impossible. Murphy's mount
beat the William horse after dropping the
first heat in two minutes fiat about three
weeks or so ago i'm a three heat match,
and then comes William to the fore on
Monday last with two heats Of 1:5Sla and
200 fiat at Cleveland.
Every time out the two pacing marvels
seem to improve their speed. If horses
continue to improve as the season pro-
crosses then race goers will see new
marks being chalked up in the turf an
nails
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-21
MOTORBOATING AND NEWS OF THE LINKS-PI
,oIe TENDENCIES INDICATE
IMPROVEMENTS IN MOTORCARs
weeping Price Reductions Most Important Feature in
Relation to the New Models-Aside From Engine
Changes the Bodies Are Being Shifted Most

..r.w,ce the custom OF few OF the
.salscturers. announcements and
.sw models are already on the
,ot next year. There are already
- s.,,a, "a indicate TO a certain extent
. ,,ana which the manufacturers are
.',..,ns for the coming year. Two
,.,-s, stand out prominently with rela-
~ a m. new models. The more impor-
NJ, Al these is the general sweeping
~. ,,duotion which is noticeable. AL
~, ~, All Of the cars are being offered at
usually low prices. and in nearly every
,..,.rce with complete equipment. Where
~.s.,s have been continued from former
-. they show detailed refinements
IN are being offered at prices lower
,un formerly.
utu,TIPLE UNIT ENGINES.
4t1 most noticeable design tendency is
!, .ourse the introduction of the multiple
~ type engine, V eighths and twin
s,s. or 12-cylinder v type engines
NJ perhaps the most radical me-
.,.niesl change which have taken
.lsce during the past six years. No
,sbsr sweeping change compares with
~ except the introduction of mechanl-
,.t engine starting. These engines have
,a,roauced new problems in ignition
ahlle the carburetion has been, II any
hing smpllned as the draw on the car
kretor s continuous
Small bore and long stroke are the or
Az Of the day, yet with ALL these engines
~ more powerful than the skies, which
n most cases they have displaced. The
rltht weight of all reciprocating parts
sha extended use of aluminium alloys for
ilfhtkr and the multiple unit engines as
whole are light in weight for the horse
power output.
OTHER ENGINE CHANGES.
The stroke bore ratio for American cars
has gradually been changing owing to the
introduction and increase in popularity Of
me long stroke engine. At the present
fine Il IL about one and one-third to one.
Multiple unit engines are now adding
their influence, as i'm every case they are
marked examples of long strokes. Con-
rary to what might be expected the
modern long stroke engines are also
hlFh.speed engines. Valve diameters
nave been increased. This tendency, on
the other hand has been limited by the
fsct that L-head engines make more sim
Die en- block castings and are therefore
used but the L-head limits the valve d.
ameter which can be obtained. Owing to
the proximity of the valves in the L-head
the practice of allowing the exhaust to
remain open after the inlet is opened, as
often done in T-head engines, is gradually
decreasing as L-heads increase.
Greater engine flexibility will be a
feature Of 1915 engines. The practice of
Using specially designed built-up piston
rings which in many cases are marketed
BY other than the car manufacturer, is
growing Piston rings are becoming
largely sold the same as accessories, re-
suthg however in better engine per-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-21

match play before she was put out She
thought she was up against far better
players and much surprised to last so
long.
That's just the trouble" says George
Carrothers. her tutor, "as soon as she
gets it into her head that she can beat
people, why then she will"
Jonn Phillip sousa is staying at the
Huntington Valley during his engage
ment at Willow Grove DO you play
goif?" asked a member politely of Mr.
Sousa. What key is It written in?"
asked the bandmaster In turn.
Jack McDermott was playing a match
with the Sayers and Jimmy Gullane at
Merton the other day. Hole after hole
was going the other way, because Jack
was going almost a foot off the line on
most of his puts. He was using an
aluminium putter.
"What've you done wi tn old iron
putter, Jack? asked Ben Sayers.
That's in the shop for REPAIRS" re-
piled Jack, seriously. "1m having it
made into shovel. But even at that
doubt If l will be able to use it,"
The fairway at Springhaven is like a
beautiful rug these days-even. closely
knit ana SpFlHBy. lndnks 10 care ana the
rains, Il has the freshly budded appear
ance of a lawn In the sprngtlme. Many
Of the local courses are not so fortunate.
At Bala the greens committee Is wag-
ing fierce war with an army of invading
fall grass Huntingdon Valley is very
heavy, though the pretty lakes and
flooded streams have disappeared.
Last year at this time the springhaven
fairway was burned and baked as hard
al a rock.
Charlie Hoffner, Woodbury. expert,
played over the Seaview course recently.
He was much alarmed at the savagery of
the mosquitoes which laid In ambush at
every turn, and, In consequences, was much
off his game. When he came In, Nc
Connell. the temporary pro at seaview,
thought he spied a new mashie In Hoff-
ner's bag and tried TO blame his bad day
on that. Hoffner generally uses a plain
face, but this mashie had a dotted cor
rugated one.
"Its not a new stick" replied Hoffner.
"A cloud OF mosquitoes attacked me out
there. and when | tried to defend my
self with the mashle the mosquitoes lit
on II and bit its face instead OF mine"