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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-24
THE PRICE OF FOOD.

While political economists nave
theorizea concerning the price OF
feed. and the congressional and iesis-
latiye commissions have investigated
the same problem, the housewives
league has tackled the cost OF TWINS
,,roposition from d placucai ahsie
and l. getting some remarkable re-
snlts. The theorists nave pl"ne'
everybody, from the farmer VINO
holds his wheat for 81 bushei 10 'hs
xrooer who sells for cents pound
cabbage for which the producer IN
tho same territory receives only l.
.ant Mound. Some say the telephone
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-24

But the Massachusetts college deems
the local press just as important,
and rightly so. 1t is essential that
farmers and editors understand the
purpose of one another and be able
TO cooperate for the betterment OF
the community.
The Massachusetts idea is one OF
the most practical that has been in
tioduced in years. A country paper
necessarily deals largely with local
matters, and to large extent 1t must
represent the farmers point of view.
ANYTHING that will aid in bringing
together the farmer and his local
editor is q good thing for both.
The church, the school and the
press are civilizars, and it is essential
that the farmer pay attention to all
three.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-24
II There ANY Difference7

VI have real this book" said the
rate patron. fsand It is the worst
ever. It has the average penny dread
;ul looking like a Sunday school tract
ana yet you gave 1t to me When
asked you for q historical romance.
oh" gurgled the fair librarian, i
thought VOC asked me Cor hysteri'
cal 1omance!"--Judge.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-24
His Hat Saved Him.

An old German was deliverint }
self-imposed address or military scd
ence. MY son Otto,' said he rod
off to the war and wears high hail
Along comes a bullet-right througA
the middle OF it. Had he been vest|
ing cap, mein Colt. Otto would
have been Killed." !,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-24
Sharks In Scottish Watera

A shoal of sharks, for some days.
has Invaded the Firth G. Forth. and
one of the Dunbar line fishing fleet re-
ports that large stretch Of fishing
gear, consisting particularly Of lines,
has been carried away. While haul
ing the remaining portions several
sharks were observed to hover about
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-24
Music kent Up,

The mother of one family OF small
children always takes the hour after
the children arc snugly tucked IN bed
to keep up her music. 1t gives the
mother an opportunity to enjoy her
music and teaches the children to
listen and enjoy fine music.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-24
Modern Society Novel.

Somebody has discovered that on IL
pages of a modern society IAovel the
characters indulge In strong drink
This. however, gives the bibulous bar
vness and the highball hero ample
time to turn over a new leaf.-Clove
land Plain Dealer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-24
A,mcarv's Mineral Wealth.

Hungary is the richest country IN
Europe in mineral deposits. the range
~ which ts singularly wide. Aus1r1s
ia, after Switzerland. the most noun
famous region In Europe, more than
fc,irflfths Of her vast territory be-
Ing over GOO feet above sea level
Mountain climbing is the great ma
tional game. Ike baseball IN the
United States. Old, young, m1ddle'
.sed. all take keen interest In IL
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-24

1t is evident that the game of sea
blockade isn't played with the rules
current when England and France
used to declare them century ago,
And governments have got to recog-
nize the new rules. There really are
no precedents to go by, SO why at
tempt to lock them up? The present
war is making new presidents, and
some rather bad ones.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-24
Tho Waiter.

The reason why the dipping system
Will never be abolished Is that the az:
tttude of the average patron of the
restaurant toward the high-mfght!
waiter is that Of Alice, who wept WIN
delight when Benz Bolt gave her a
smile and tremb1ed with fear at MS
frQWN.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-24

A good treatment FOR cold settled
in the lungs is a HERRlCkS HED
PEPPER POROUS PLAsIEit appileo
to the chest to draw out lnflamatlon'
and BALLARD'S HOREHooND,
SyRINp to relax tightness. You get
the two remedies for the price 81
one by buying the dollar size Hore-
hound Syrup; there is a porous plas-
ter free with each bottle. Sold by w.
7. Dewoody & Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-24
Not Much Mystery About Il.

y wonder what is the matter with,
De?" be- said. ~ have feeling CT de-
preston. and can't throw 1t of, NO
matter how l try" Il know what Ia
Me matter" Ills wife replied. You
have an engagement with the dentisf
q. ten o'clock Tomorrow morning, yas'
Kuow"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-24
Wanted to Collect.

Sill (on the third story. to 'Tom' On
the f1fth)--'I say, Tom, whenever con-
yenient. would youso mind dropping
hammer or brick Or anything nara
on nv head? Oh juss been taA1n out
some accident insurance! "-bdHaAe
Courier
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-24
TiIExins' Little .Ioke.

Mr.. Spriggs, who was very seltIS
portant, made an absurd offer for MI
TiInkins' extra lot In East Orange
lie allowed a day for Mr.. TlmkiEs ii
think it over; then called again. did
you entertain my proposition?" h
asked. NO" said Mr.. Timkins "YouI
proposition entertained ms."--Nsv
York Evening Post
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-24
Kraw What re Was Goinq For.


Duncan, aged four, was invited to
party. He had to take his nap before
he could go. When he awoke his
mother said to him, "Weil, dear, are
you going over to Bobbys to play?"
He promptly replied, mo, Is going
over there to eat"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-24
.o%O

A wife who doesn't permit her
husband to smoke around the house
is the hest friend in the world to the
dodge" that isn't a lodge.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-24

Just about the time man gets MS
Christmas bills paid up along come
Easter hats.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-24

The Graphic gladly publishes free
Of charge notices for churches, socle-
ties. fraternal organizations and
clubs when the events are not IN
tended as money-makers. II there
is attempt at profittaking. notices OF
the events are advertisements, and
WILL be charged for accordingly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-24

Get yourself ready for that April
fool joke.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-24

When the attention of the Graphic
b called to any mis.statcment Of facts,
Of TO any error concerning any man
Or thing, correction will cheerfnlly 6e
made.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-30
MOUNTAIN AGRICULTURE

by Spence Farm Demonstration spca
Investigator
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-30
MAJORITY OF CARNEGIE HERoEs
ARE FARMER BOYS

In the current issue OF Farm and
Preside is an interesting article on
the medal winners OF the Carnegie
Hero Fund.
Since the Carnegie Hero Fund
was established" we read. medals
have been awarded TO eieh.y-nine
farmers for deeds OF bravery. Sew
enty-eight railroad notwithstanding
conductors, brakemen. engineers,
switchmen. flagmen, yardmen, and
all branches Of the trade-havc been
decorated, while the count FOR min
ers-engaged in one OF the most haz-
arduous OF all employments-is but
sixty-flve, and, for those who follow
the sea-including fishermen, sail
ors, deck hands, and so on-is but
forty-seven. No other calling has
made nearly so good a showing as
farming.
THE surprising things which the
record disclosed is that many OF the
farmer heroes are boys"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-30
GOVERNOR FAvoRs DRY STATE
Frank N. eyrns Of South Dakota Opens
the Campaign.

Mitchell. s. D.-The drys Of this state
opened their campaign IN this city for
state wide prohibition In a two days
convention. attended by 1900 visitors
and delegates. The governor Of the
state, congressman. senators, college
president and business men participat-
ed In the affair. A great parade with
decorated automobiles, attractive floats
and four bands was feature Of the
second day.
The last legislature submitted to the
people constitutional amendment pro-
hibiting the liquor traffic. TO be voted
upon at the general election In 1919
The keynote address of the convention
was given by Governor Frank N.
Byrne. who said In part:
Others will say that tho saloon brings
prosperity to the community. How can
an Institution that confessedly reduces the
efficiency OF men. units them for their or
binary duties. reduces their earning ca
pacity. and so their purchasing power.
bring prosperity to tho community This
argument Is refuted most strongly by the
communities who have most thoroughly
tried living without the saloon. Go to
the cities or towns of North Dakota and
ask the leading business and professional
men whether or not the saloons would add
to their prosperity You will get In an
swer almost a unanimous negative. and
the assurance that the sobriety and efiici-
ency OF the people following tho abolition
Of tho saloon brings the highest pros
perity.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-30
NEW SOURCES OF POTASH

Since the war began the supply OF
potash to this country has stopped,
and the United states is now practi-
cally without potash. In the cur
rent issue Of Farm and Fireside are
some interesting suggestions as TO
'where q new supply can be obtained.
"A Florida gentleman has written
to several farm papers and maya
zines suggesting that Off the coast OF
Florida a thousand miles or so is the
Sargasso Sea filled with half-rotted
seaweed from which could be OBJ
tanned all the potash fertilizer need
ed in spite of the shut-of of the Ger
man supply. The Bureau of Soils
expresses the opinion that this sup
ply is overestimated both as 90 ex-
tent and the amount Of potash in It,;
but that the great seaweed beds in
our Pacific waters might be made TO
yield plenty Of potash. Professor
Udden OF Texas seems 10 prove that
there exists fair probability that
we have in the panhandle Of Texas
potash mines good deal like those
OF Germany. Anyhow, several wells
bored for oil have passed through
deep deposits of potash bearing salts.
Over in the Great Basin, in Arizona.
Nevada, and Utah. the government
biologists have discovered potash
deposits not very easy TO get at, and
Of questionable richness. But in
Spain potash mines have recently
been found which a French techri-
cal expert declares are not only rich
enough TO compare favorably with
the best German deposits. but which
have the advantage Of being more
easily accessible
Those German deposits are rather
inaccessible just nowl
ITS rather a hard old world in
which TO corner any natural pro
duct. We shall certainly not lack
for potash in future years. whether
the Kaiser sells or not"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-30
West Virginia Letter

been cut, analyzing 95 per cent cal
cium carbonate. The company is
now pulverizing these shells and
selling the product TO farmers for
agricultural purposes at saving to
them of $50 per ton considering
former prices paid for lime. A large
amount has been used this year, and
the amount will more than quad
ripple in 1916. When the entire
amount is used, as il will be in two
or three years, il will mean that
$4,000 shall have been saved by the
farmers Of the county, to say Moth
ing of the increased value OF farm
lands due TO the increased use Of
lime.
As a result Of the propaganda FIR
increased use of lime. increased, yet
judicious use of fertilizers, better
preparation and cultivation of the
soil, better care and management OF
live stock, etc, we have the follow
ing results and increases TO show for
the demonstration work as compar-
ed with results under similar condi-
tions where ordinary methods were
used. The average increase for all
demonstrations is given in each
case: Increase yield per acre of:
Oats, IL bu., corn, i2 bu., soy bean
hay, iiii lbs, COW pea hay, 1921 lbs.
meadow Timothy treated with IT,
per cent acid phosphate) 1850 lbs
potatoes s. bu. In the orchard de'n..
onstrations we have no definite fig
ures for comparison, but here as
with other demonstration there has
been a substantial increase. A year
ago alfalfa was growing on only
three farms in the county; now
there are 20 farms growing il. For
age crops for hogs such as rape,
peas, etc, were not grown here, so
far as ! could learn until this year,
when eight demonstrators showed
excellent results in grazing hogs. A
| year ago there were only four silOs
in the county; this year II new ones
were erected. During the year 10
pure bred sires have been brought
into the county.
A letter OF this kind may seem dry
to some, yet il means more 10 show
actual figures as they appear in my
annual report than 10 merely state
that Things are going WELL" There
is another interesting and important
phase OF the work which I must
mention, and that is the work for
more "Home Conveniences" in the
farm homes. We have succeeded
this year in getting as home made
fireless cookers made and placed in
farm homes; also sinks and running
water in three farm homes with
plans for 20 or more next year. This
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-30
st. Marys, Dec. 2i, 1915

st. Marys, Dec. 2i, 1915.
Editor, Citizen:
Many times during the year which
is now coming to a close, I have
thought I would write a letter to
The Citizen. have thought many a
time Of Berea. the great institution
that il is, and the wonderful work it
is doing. Many Of my best friends
are either at Berea or have lived
there as teachers, students or resi-
dents. A number OF these friends
have remembered us very kindly
during the year with a letter, card
or some friendly greeting. In most
cases it has not been possible to
show my appreciation Of this on ac-
count of most strenuous life as
County Agricultural Agent. I trust
that some OF my friends, at least,
may read these few words and will
know and realize that I am still liv-
ing if I have been silent.
| am now on two weeks vacation,
the first have had for fourteen
months. This fact explains why |
have time to write this letter. After
taking up the county agent work in
Peasants County, October %, 1914, |
began to get acquainted with my sit
uation, the people with whom
must work, and at the same time to
study the needs and possibilities OF
my county. II took some four or
five months to do this in satisfac-
tory manner. After I had formulat-
ed some plans and ideas with refer
ence TO the demonstration work, |
submitted written copy OF same to
the Peasants County Farm Bureau,
the cooperating organization which
helps TO sustain the work in the
county. After discussion among the
officers and members Of the Farm
Bureau, it was adopted as the plan
! should follow during the year 1915
This plan was then approved by the
State Agent, and | began work in
earnest.
Necessary and important as a def
mite plan is, for any one in any
work, il would be both unnecessary
and uninteresting 10 give here the
"Plan Of Work" have followed dur
ing the year. I desire however 10
call attention 10 few OF the more
important results OF the work.
In the cooperative purchasing OF
fertilizers, due TO the demonstration
work and the cooperation OF the
Farm Bureau, $500 have been saved
by the farmers OF the county. As a
result Of the work, lime pulver has
been installed by the ST. Mays
Pearl Button Company. This COM
pany has about 1000 tons OF mussell
shell from which the buttons have
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-30
NOW DRY AFTER rs YEARS.
Defeat Of Wet Policy at Hartford City.
Ind, Causes Replacement

Hartford City. Ind.-For the FIRST
time In seventy.1ve years Hartford
recently voted dry.
The time for the passing Of the sa-
looms was joyfully registered by the
ringing OF church bells, and even old
mother nature could not restrain her
self. but jumped about In n most un.
dignified electrical storm.
The vote In Hartford City was taken
ON May and the drys won out by
eighteen majority. Fifteen saloons
were affected by the election.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-30

and level and the plating Of maps
and proflles will be permitted to do
so in a separate room.
Testing Laboratory.
Fully equipped laboratories for the
testing Of rock. sand and cement,
brick, asphalt and road oils have
been installed and work will he in
progress in these laboratories every
afternoon. Those who wish to may
bring material with them for test
ing and see IL tested while here.
Room and Board.
Room and board can he secured in
Lexington At from $3.50 to $500 per
week. Meals can he secured on the
grounds Mt the University at $500
per week.
Might Session.
Owing to the limited time for the
course il was thought best 90 hold
night sessions. At these sessions
some special addresses will be made
moving pictures will he shown and
reports will he heard from the
lcounties.
Last Years Course.
Last year i72 men registered in
the Short Course, representing 60
counties. 81 County Engineers. 10
County Judges, % Magistrates, %
and lecturers, 65 con-
tractors. good road enthusiasts and
men preparing to be county engi-
neers and road inspectors.
Machinery Exhibit.
Several manufacturers Of road
will have exhibits on the
ground OF full size machines and
will give demonstrations Last year
we had three rollers. six graders,
three scarafiers, one crusher, one
motor truck. two trailers and many
other pieces Of small machinery.
This exhibit will he open and free
to all manufacturers. and il is hop
ed that fiscal courts that contem-
plate purchasing machinery will
come in body and look over the
Demonstration Day.
Saturday the last day Of the course
will he used for demonstration day
and if the weather conditions will
permit a piece of road will be built
to show the efficiency of the differ
ent machines.
For further information address:
d. v. Terrell,
Professor Of Highway Engineering,
State University,
Lexington, Ky.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-30
MAKE YOUR OWN GASOLINE AND
SAVE MONEY

A new process. whose patents are
public property, will enable the
automobilist, launch owner and
farmer 10 make gasoline for their
cars and engines. In the current is
sue OF Farm and Fireside a writer
says:
The reader will remember the
announcement made some months
ago that young chemist in the
United States Bureau OF Mines had
perfected method by which gaso-
line may be made in great quanti-
ties from the heavier mineral oils
Kerosene and even oils so heavy that
they are now utilized for machine
oils only. Old engineers and chem
lists spoke lightly Of the matter, and
gave the world the idea that there
was probably nothing in the new
process. The Government had such
faith in il that il guaranteed the
Aetna Explosives Company the sum
OF 100000 as a subsidy for putting
the process TO use on a commercial
scale, with the privilege OF cancel
ing the subsidy as soon as the bust
ness was shown 10 be a commercial
success. Its success was so immed-
late that the contract was Cancelled.
THE new process is most inter-
esing TO farmers because OF the pos
sibility OF making practically all Of
the crude oil into gasoline for their
motor cars and gas engines through
q process the patents of which are
public property; but the Aetna Com
pany has used it principally in
making benzol and toluOl, which are
used in the manufacture OF the high
est explosive. The Rittman process
places the United States on a self
sustaining basis in case il ever needs
10 make munitions OF war on a large
scale.
'rhe tractor which plows the field
and the shell which rips il up are
both supplied by the new invention.
The sword and the plowshare are
both beaten out on the same anvil
81 science"
MOLASSESS FOR FUEL
A big Hawaiian sugar company is
shipping fuel molasses TO the Pacific
Coast. This is a waste product and
will compete with California fuel
oil.-Farm and Fireside.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-30

propaganda has been carried on
largely, il not entirely, by Mrs. And
erson, who without pay, has worked
along with me in various ways.
We have tried TO cultivate the
spirit Of cooperation in every posi-
bic manner. The results Of our work
in many ways could not have been
so successful or so pronounced had
it not been for the cooperation
shown by people in all businesses
and professions. In fact, 7 doubt of
any one can succeed in any work il
he fails to cooperate and solicit co.
operation with all who may be help
full to the cause for which he works.
Thru cooperation we have gotten
splendid results from rural teachers.
not only in the boys and girls agri-
cultural clubs, but in better teaching
of Agriculture in the rural cshools.
We have been able TO work withrural
preachers, enlisting their sympathy
and support, using their churches
for holding farmers club meetings.
etc. Seven farmers clubs have been
organized i'm the county this year.
and four Of them hold their meetings
in church buildings. The day is
past when churches can he used
only on Sunday. To get hold of AMI
influence a community. the church
must be the social center. the COM
mon meeting place for any worthy
cause, as well as for worship. Many
churches are learning the impor-
lance Of these things before il is too
late.
The business men have responded
TO every request thus far when such
requests have been made in the in
terest Of the demonstration work.
Our first county agricultural fair
held in October was possible only by
The cooperation Of the business men
who contributed freely 10 the
premium list, secured places for the
exhibits. etc. They alLfeel proud Of
The fact that our fair won the name
VI being THE Biggest Little Fair in
West Virginia" Our exhibits. agri-
and horticultural, were said
by representative OF the University
10 be better than those at the State
Fair at Wheeling. Our womens de-
Dartment far surpassed this part OF
he state fair both in quantity and
quality Of exhibits. In all our work
along the lines Of cooperation. there
has been no friction created among
he business men. and today they
would support the work more Loyalty
han ever before.
In this letter it has not been my
iesire to be tedious or tiresome.
Neither has il been my desire to
BOAST Of anything I have done, for il
s my policy in all my work, in talk
md in practice, to avoid the Ego"
rs much as possible. I have simply
spoken Of some Of the results of my
work to show that I am making
rood, and that is not boasting, for
very one who gets his training at
8erea ought to make good. May the
line come when the teachings and
principles for which Berea College
stands, be practiced from the four
corners Of the earth.
Mrs. Anderson joins me with best
wishes for The Citizen and all its
leaders, and in wishing our friends
who read The Citizen a very Happy |
New Year.
Most sincerely.
C. Claude Anderson.