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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-25

Bulgaria I'm . state OF armed nsu-
trality. but reahy friendly to Germany.
Is moro inlmical to the entente allies
than as an open and aLdve ally of the
Austro-Germans. III Bulgaria should
attack Serbia or commit any other
hostile act against any OF the allies
they would no longer be bound TO re-
spect the territory of Bulgaria and
could land troops the Aegean coast
OF that country for the purpose Of in
vading Turkey and marching on Con-
stantinople from the rear The op-
portunity to operate against Turkey
through Bulgarian territory would be
n distinct advantage to the allies and
IL Is more than probable that Germany.
having won over Bulgaria, finds II is
more profitable to have Bulgaria de-
fcnd Turkey by maintaining an atti-
tude OF neutrality. The allies are
pledged to respect the territory of neu-
trail states and therefore they have
been unable heretofore and could not
In future cross Bulgarian territory to
attack Turkey without justlfying Ger
many's violation OF Belgium. Ger
many appears to have won great
diplomatic and strategical victory In
Bulgaria that Is more important than
tho actual participation OF tho entire
bulgarian army Ia the GgrtIus.
The protest against vulgar. scnsa-
uonal, immoral and vicious moving
pictures Is gaining strength in oil sec
tIons of the country and the wise film
producers and theatre managers are
taking heed of the drift OF sentiment
and are conforming their offerings to
the wishes OF the critical public. With
such managers there is no immediate
need ora board OF ccnsors to pass up
on the pictures before they are permit
t,J To be shown TO the general public.
Bot unfortunately all the film produc-
rr, and managers are not wise and
r.'ny OF the pictures are positively
Vicious In conception and degrading in
thcir influence. consequently the de-
u' nd for a strict censhorship OF NOV
us pictures is founded upon a real
cessity. Even where the pictures
arc not positively vicious there is
ground for complaint that many films
do not have an elevating influence up
on children and young people, and for
this reason the demand for some form
OF regulation OF moving picture shows
is growing. There are many bcautl-
fil films that have an educational val
ue. while still affording entertainment
and amusement. ard IL Is TO popularize
this class OF pictures that wisely di-
rccted efforts are being made. Local
ly there has been little complaint
against the class OF pictures shown
and we feel sure that the manager OF
the two moving picture houses will
gladly cooperate with the organiza-
tions that have under consideration
plans TO make the moving picture
theatres not only unobjectionable but
OF real value to the public. as an edu-
cational and elevating influence. The
proprietor OF moving picture the
atre is first OF all business man and
10 make n success OF his business ne
must please and satisfy his public and
his effort is to ascertain what the pub
lie wants and then TO furnish Il.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-25
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La Junta tribune., 1915-12-25

constructive development was real.
lied ~ absolutely imperative In
building up Wisconsin. that the far
mcr recognized the value Of tho
COW In helping To perform this txsk.'
What the swiss farmers had already
done was sufficient proof Of the
states possibilities and. consequent
iy. dairy herds began 10 increase all
over tho southern and southeastern
sections. Crcamcrics sprung up ~
n by magic: excellent railroad facil-
tiles and the unlimited market Of
fcred BY the city Of Chicago develop.
cd immense milk routes: later the
condcnscry took the field with the
results that the state now contains
more than 5000 crcamerics. condcn.
series aud cheese factories. with
many more In prospect. Tho lumber
business rapidly declined and agri-
culture took ia place. Tho State
University took hold Of the case and
by injecting somc simple scientific
principles Into the business gave TO
the state q new industry that already
rivals the old business Of numbering
In money value and possess tho add
I'd advantage Of building Up rather
than destroying the natural rcsour-
ccs. From 1893 20 1909 tho butter
production increased from sI.si3..
so: To ios.so7.5s7 pounds. Cheese
production Increased from 77.7ls..
ESQ TO iss.i7i.oss pounds. Since
that time che percentage Of Increase
has steadily enlarged. until. In 1913.
the value of tho dairy products Of
the state surpassed nincty.five mil.
lion dollars. = sum not surpassed by
the lumber Industry In its psimicst
days.
We mentioned . moment ago the
matter Of applied science In making
La Junta tribune., 1915-12-25

and see what could be found. These
prospectors visited different parts Of
the United States and after careful
consideration decided upon southern
Wisconsin as the place that most
nearly resembled their native land
and offered the best natural advan-
tages for the transplanting Of dairy
ing from Switzerland To America.
This small beginning formed the
nucleus of an industry that has as
sumed proportions entirely un-
dreamed Of even by the Swiss pco-
pie themselves.
II was not long after the policy Of
La Junta tribune., 1915-12-25

Ing things. the men who penetrated
these virgin forests and promoted
the lumber industry dissipatcd this
wonderful natural source Of wealth
In most reckless and extravagant
manner. The iumbcrman was fol-
lowed closely by the farmer. who.
anxious TO make use OF the fertile
soil In the southern part for farming
purposes. rcsoried 10 all manner Of
sinful waste In getting rid Of the
forests. Other industries were neg
iccicd and Il was not until about
the opcnin. Of the present century
that careful observers began 10 for
see the inevitable catastrophe facing
tho state. The great lumber kings
had made their millions and had re-
tired to the cities IN spend the 70.
maindcr Of their lives In luxury.
ieavin. 20 their unfortunate heirs
and successors the stupcndous task
Of building up n system Of state In
dustrics based on constructive rath-
cr than destructive procedures.
About this time. tho activities of
n colony of Swiss immigrants a~ak-
ened the native population 10 . re-
aiisaiion of tho possibilities Of the
state. These simple folks had been
reared IN q country where extensive
tracts Of land were entirely unknown
aud where wealth vas dependent ON
thrift aud intensive soii husbandry.
They had been taught that every
available foot Of land must BE- 70.
auised to contribute lis proportion
Of tho products necessary 10 support
the tcemins population Of Switses.
land. With the hope that America
might offer wider opportunity for
lettering their economic condition.
Q committee vas sent from ono com
muniiy 10 Investigate the couatsy
La Junta tribune., 1915-12-25
The Dairy Industry in Wisconsin
: By R. D. McCLINTOCK

dred million dollars was invested in
the lumber business. Between fif-
teen and twenty million dollars per
Year was paid In wages to workmen
who helped in the operation of more
than one THOUSAND saw mills. In ad-
diuon to its lumber. the state has
extensive deposits OF iron ore, sand
stone. zinc. lead, and other natural
resources of more or less import
ance. All these together would
seem to have destined the state for
other than agricultural or dairy
purposes.
But left to their own way of do
La Junta tribune., 1915-12-25

esouy PeocHteu ltsetI was tu0I Oh
food supply. With this satisfactori-
ly answered the rest was mere de-
tall. Pasture lands and a plentiful
supply of corn and hay were plainly
the basis OF successful dairy In
dustry. Statistics show that tho
percentage OF dairy herds and cream
cries varies in direct proportion to
the supply OF corn and hay In differ
ent sections. Climate has its ef-
fects. but is not nearly SO much
OF Limitation as the providing OF an
adequate and suitable food supply.
But the scientific study OF the case
soon showed that the lack OF prop
er food supply was due to the alb
sence OF agricultural development
rather than natural adaptability.
With this fact established and the
proper measures taken to make tho
country yield as It could and should.
the dairy industry has been success.
fully extended into many sections
that a few years ago were considered
too unfavorablc TO ever admit of aay
zach thing.
! In 1900 the United States census
showed that there were 99S.397
dairy cows In Wisconsin. In 1910
the same authority placed the num-
bcr mt l.+7l.59l. a gain OF 473.l9i.
CT 47.+ per cent. Since 1910 tho
gain has been even more rapid. Dur
Ing the past decade important chang
er have come over the creamery in
dustry. The introduction OF tho
cream separator on the farm has
been accompanied by corresponding
decrease the number OF skimming
stations and nm increased number Of
butter factories. cheese factories and
condenserics. But along with this
change have come certain things that
arc highly undesirable. Tho quail
~ OF the butter and cheese has been
lowered. Tho Chicago market soon
began TO note this condition and q
/ brief investigation brought 10 light
tho fact that the best butter avail
able came from Wisconsin factories
where whole milk was received by
tho skimmin9 station. Tho reasons
were not hard TO learn. Inadequate
facilities for handling tho milk. no
much In evidence on many farms.
was producing cream Of an inferior
quality and the direct relation be-
tween properly favored butter fat
and good butter II too apparent 10
need any comment. Incidentally.
this question In one Of burning In
tcrcst 10 tho wisconsin farmer. for
the time In At hand when butter will
be- paid for strictly on the basis Of
quality. and = loss Of ono cent per
pound would reduce the net Income
Of tho state. In this ono instance.
more than 100000.
During tho past five years. conden.
series have shown n moro marked
Increase than any other branch Of
the dairy industry. In 1903 Wis.
consin's many condcnscrics handled
,ss.sss.ooo pounds Of milk at an
average price Of si.s& per hundred
pounds. or n total Of e3.77i.3ii.
Since that time tho volume Of bust.
ness done by this branch Of tho dairy
industry has moro than doubled.
These condensrrics have had . mark.
Cd effect ON the number Of re.n mcr.
La Junta tribune., 1915-12-25


passing through the southern and
southeastern sections Of Wisconsin,
can hardly fail to be impressed with
the indications Of the dairy industry
that are everywhere 20 apparent.
Practically every town Of any conse-
quence has its creamery, cheese fac
tory. or condensery. The farm
houses that are visible from the win
dow Of the train present convincing
testimony respecting the effective
ness Of the milch COW in making this
one Of the richest sections in the en-
tire United States. Large barns,
Enthusiastically indicating their adap-
tion to dairy purposes. and the ubi-
quitous silo leave little room for
any doubt regarding the Wisconsin
farmers appreciation Of bossy' s
worth in making comfortable homes.
luxurious surroundings and substan-
tial bank accounts. The general ap-
pearance Of the farms-the fences,
trees and we'll titled fields-speaks
volumes concerning the advantages
and profits OF dairy husbandry.
When the train pauses at a small
station and the observer has an op.
portunity to observe the labelling on
some cars standing on q sidetrack.
he will shortly learn that they are
exclusively designed for carrying
milk. The first appearance Of these
cars gives the impression that they
are ordinary baggage coaches. but
the inscription Dairy Express" suf-
fiees to dispel this illusion. Should
the train stop longer than seems con-
sis'cnt with the surroundings and
curiosity prompts him TO Investigate
the cause OF the delay. he will posi-.
bly, sec . half dozen men busiiy en-.
gagged In loading or unloading milk
cans. Or when this train pulls Into
tho station In Chicago. he will prob.
ably bc surprised. on aiighting. to
lind out that the coach In which he
has been riding IL only one Of two or
three others entering into the make
up OF train Of ten or twelve coach
cs. and. II he is inclined 10 inquire
into the nature Of the load that the
train 10 hauling. hc will probably
find that Il is composed entirely OF
milk and dairy products.
Wisconsin was originally u ium.
bcring state. Indeed the state owes
much Of its carly development 10 the
magnificent forests that grew In
such abundance over almost It's en-
tire era. Tho extent and excellence
of these forests In little known and
less appreciated by any except those
Sho have known intimately the
srca, lumber kings that were made
rich BY them. The extent Of the
Jack pine. Norway pine. whit. pine
spruce. cedar. tamarack. birch. hasr
~ood. red oak. ash. aspen and pop.
lar st the beginning Of tho lumber.
ihw industry vas roughly estimated
At figure 70 large that Il II mean
lnricss. The white pine forests
aion. we've estimated at 100 billion
board feet. A. much ~ one million
'eei Of lumber has been cut from onc
tract forty acres In extent Single
trees ~err fciied that produced more
Than seven thousand hoard feet Of
lumber. The amount and value Of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-02

he main highway with their Austrian
uniforms covered with brown nantes
and fur caps pulled down over their
regulation helmets.
They met a Russian cavalry division
led by Circassion prince advancing
to take part in the battle at the front,
and their mounts almost touched
tanks with the Russian horses as they
passed by, unrecognized. Late at night
the Austrian party took refuge in n
tried to sleep until morning. Before
day break a murmur of voices was
heard and large party of Cossacks
was seen approaching the place. The
Austrians hurriedly mounted to the
attic, where they stood with carbines
cooked, ready to shoot down the first
Cossack who might show his face in
the stairway. The Russians, however,
contented themselves with a short stay
on the first floor and then rode away
without even inspecting the out-build-
ings, where the Austrians had stabbed
their horses.
The following night the little party
of scouts rode along path in the
wooded hills, where suddenly Rus
sian patrol barred their way with the
cry of Halt" The Austrians were mo-
tionless for a few seconds, then their
leader commanded "At them" and not
one of the Russians escaped with his
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emotions are indicated on the film
screen. That his system is working
out to perfection is shown by the great
success he is achieving in the way of
perfect and economical production OF
pictures entrusted to his care. By
strenuous rehearsals, just the same
as are demanded of company pro-
ducing a spoken play, he IS able to
minimize to a marvellous extent the
amount of wasted film due to i'm
proper acting of any actors part.
In a recent production Mr.. Kent
made very remarkable record. In
less than five days he completed a
two-reel picture, the members of the
company having been drilled in their
parts so thoroughly that the play was
given as a finished production without
the slightest hitch of any kind.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-02
AUSTRIAN CAVALRY
OFFICERS PRAISED
FOR THEIR DARING
(By Associated Press)

BERLIN, March 2-Daring exploits
which won quick renown for an Aus
TRAN cavalry officers in Galicia are re-
lated in newspaper correspondence
from that section.
The Austrian headquarters had
learned that the Russians were bring
ing forward achievements. Aviators
were sent out to ascertain the size of
them, but the weather was foggy, and
the scouts were not able to find the
Russians. An unnamed cavalry off
GER who appears as the hero of the
narrative, stepped forward and asked.
Shall l ride through the lines?"
His superiors laughed at the bold
offer, but after some hesitation agreed
to accept il when fifteen other caval-
rymen volunteered to make up the
scouting party. By choosing the lone
ly forest road, the riders succeeded IN
their plan of passing through the Rus
sian lines at night. BY day they con-
cealed themselves in deep thickets, but
at night they boldly trotted along on
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-02
DC PHOTOPLAYERS
SPEAK IN FILMS?
LEON KENT, LUBIN DIRECTOR, AN
SWERS QUESTION THAT LONG
PUZZLED FANS.

Do photo-players actually repeat the
lines of a play when their lips are
seen to move on the SCREEN
This is question that has probably
been asked by thousands Of film fans
and has never been answered. Leon
Kent, director of productions of two
and three reels by the Western Lubin,
comes forward with what is probably
the first direct reply that has ever
been made by motion picture direc-
or to this query.
He insists that each player should
repeat the lines of his or her part, de-
claring that the utterance of the lines
aids the facial expression by which all
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-02
MELOD0AMATIC ESCAPE
FOR THIS SEAMAN
(By Associated Press.)

YARMOUTH, Eng, March 2.-Yar-
month seafaring men believe there is
no parallel to the resrue Of E. S. Riches
of this place, was the only man saved
from the Hull salvage vessel, Salvor I.'
after being imprisoned in the forecas
tie of the up-turned wreck.
Riches was in the forecastle when
the vessel rolled over. All the other
members of the crew were washed
away and drowned. The vessel had
turned so quickly, however, that Riches
found plenty of air left to him, and as
the boat lifted in the swell be could see
light through out of the port holes. He
mt out his hand and waved it. Every
minute or so the boat dipped beneath
the water, but when she lifted again
he repeated his efforts to attract the
attention of anyone who might be
watching the wreck from shore.
This went on for three hours.
ct was dazed and practically gasp
ing for breath" Riches continued. Il
then heard tapping outside the hull Of
the boat. Then someone spoke through
the port-hole The voice said: Where
snail cut open the hull?' | indicated
this. showing him how to keep clear
of the stanchions. 1t seemed hours
before | knew anything else. There
were fumes of acetylene gas blown into
The vessel, and then someone gripped
me by the neck and pulled me out OF
the dark dungeon of the hull, where,
for a time, death seemed to be my only
hone of release I found afterwards
that my rescuer was Mr.. McRobbie, a
Peterhead blacksmith
McRobbie's attention had been at
tracted by Riches hand showing out of
the port hole. He fetched from his
shop cylinder of oxygen and another
of acetylene Standing neck deep in
the water for almost an hour, he, with
the aid of several assistants, cut
through the double plate of almost two
inches thick, ultimately succeeding in
reaching through to the forecastle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-02
AMERICUS.
GEORGIA

the river the Russians halted, appar-
emily with the intention of taking up
a position there.
The Austrian cavalry officer who was
leading the scouting party had sent
handful OF men across the river to
watch the Russian movement He
feared this little group might be in
danger and so decided upon the dare
devil trick Of bluffing the Russians by
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-02

charging the bridge with his little par
ty. The dozen men galloped wildly
across the fields toward the bridge.
There they met the advance guard cf
their own infantry, and encouraged by
this, they dashed at the Russians who
evidently believed large masses of
Austrian cavalry were coming after
them. They hastily resumed their re-
treat.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-02

Concealed next day in thickets, tn 2
Austrians were able to see heavy col
umns of Russians retreating along the
nearby road The Austrian advance
had evidently begun. For hours the
masses of infantry, artillery and bag
gage trains hurried by toward the adj
jacent river, crossing temporary
bridge. On the top of the hill beyond
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-02
Some F acts About T otash

because brought
entirely prohibiting further
the of fertilizers
asma ITEM
goods at
potash present with
per difference Soc unit This increased
per will by the following
2% POTASH GOODS-Increase Soc Ton for Potash
lbs
300 lbs Fertilizer Cost potash 7sc more than last
potash 10 than last
500 lbs Fertilizer Cost potash l23c than last
800 POTASH GOODS-ncease $1.OO per for
200 lbs Fertilizer potash
lbs
lbs
Potash consider
equivalent
Potash ports cash quantities.
charge Of for goods delivered, payment
price per delivered against
although Seed Meal selling
Avail
able s last year,-60c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-02
GADSDEN

Gadsden. February 1-(Special Etowah county awaits with much in terest the coming of the experts in the diversification campaign next Friday The committees are doing their work we'll and the schedule has been mapped out. Every section of the county will be covered, while meetings will be held with several schools A general meet held tonight, and meeting of the Chamber of Commerc will betainir-- Chamber of Commerce will be held Thursday night at the Printup hotel, when several of the speakers will be present
 Eight additional machines were put into operation today at the plant of the North Alabama Manufacturing com plant. which has been on part time. will begin full operations with 30 peo- pie
 The Clancy home near the Elks hall at Alabama City was practically de- stroyed by fire last night
 special charge as to murder. gam ing and violation of the prohibition laws was included in the address of Judge J. A. Bilbro to the grand jury, which convened this morning after Q recess. It is expected that there will be little to come before the grand jury at this time, there being no murder cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-02
Mark Twain on War

From the New York Evening Post.
 pr. Henry Neumann, in an address al the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, quot ed from an unpublished article by Mark Twain on the subject of war. He said
 "A few years before his death Mark Twain wrote an article entitled. The War Prayer It describes how a regiment gathers in a church before it departs fol the war and prays for victory. As the prayer concludes, a white-robed stranger enters the church and says: I have beer sent by the Almighty to tell you that He will grant your petition if you still de- sire 1t after l have explained to you its full import. You are asking for more than you seem to be aware of. You have prayed aloud for victory over your foes but listen now to the unspoken portion of your prayer, and ask yourselves if this is what you desire
 '1hen the stranger speaks aloud these implications of their words; o Lord help us to tear the soldiers of the foe to bloody shreds with our shells; help us to cover their smiling fields with the pale forms of their patriot dead; help us to lay waste their humble homes with a hurricane of fire; help us to wiring the hearts of their unoffending widows with 'unavailing grief. Blast their hopes, blight their lives. water their way with their tears.
 Mark Twain never published his article. His friends told him 1t would be regarded as sacrilege Is it really sacrilege to say that men cannot pray for victory in war without asking for these inevitable implications of their petition? What would 1t mean if we remembered this when the war spirit is abroad?'