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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-04

Aidine Hotel, E. 5. Miller, 4s5 Market st. Bell
1322R.
Hotel Aeri. absolutely oleausst Hotel.
Fourth and Chestnut sts., Harrisburg, Pa.
Capitol Hotel. C. f. winger, Prop. 1877 N.
Fourth st. Bell 174OJ.
Central Hotel Kirk Shelley. Prop. 12e-l35
S. Front ST.. steelton, Pa. Bell 54X
Fifth Ward Hotel. j. L. Morgenthacr 9S7 N.
Third st. Bell 1881.
Commonwealth Hotel. J. A.; Clement, Prop.
Hotel sayiord G. NJ Crozier, Prop. 1903 N.
Third st. Bell 1l61R.
Hotel Gerdes. ]. II. Gerdes. S47 y. Front
ST., steclton. Pa. Bel l5Y;
Hotel I. Russ, c. F: cOppedse 1oo1.Os Market
St Bell 1l25R.
i0''i st. ''Th' Bci s7sJ; tinted , sssy ''i Market
Hotel Kelly. J. 4: Kelly: 2Sl Strawberry ST.
Bell 716J; United sseY.
]. Russ. 21S strawberry st. Bell 22ssL.
Pa. r. r. House, r. F. Hamilton. 1887 ~
Seventh st. Bell 1921.
ST. Bell sas9w
West End Hotel. =. Lauster. Newly Romod
cled rooms for men only. 800 verbeke
Hotel Rife, W. H.. Rife. Prop. s25 Walnut
ST. Bell 4oeL; United 257w.
W. $; Mckay HStsl HSo, and Cafe, soe Strawberry
Kapphan's, Mrs. b. Kapphan, s24 verbeke St
Bell 2704J.
LochicI W. II. Byerly. European Plan. Cor
Market and Third. Bell 24o; United 81O
Maple Grove Hotel. A. Koenig. Prop. Cor
Sixth and Naclsy SITS. Bell 1s6lJ.
=. Moeslcin, 1885 n. Sixth st. Bell 271J.
Mt. Pleasant Hotel. w. j. Cozzoli. Market and
Cameron SITS. Bell 1902; United s7lY,
A. Mourer. 400-402 Forster st. Bell s5lJ
Penua Hotel 4. j. White S13 verbeke St
BELL 26Is.
The Senate, f. p. Gourey. Mgr "a n. Sec
ond ST. Bell 1493.
Washington Hotel. J. A. Brougher, SIT Wal
nut st. Bell 13i0L.
HAiRDRESSER
Mrs. Q. W. Stackhouse 80 n. Second st. Bel
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-04
UNDERTAKERs

UNDERTAKES
Hawkins Estate, 1907 N. Third St. Bell 1880.
+; q. Nicely, e0s n. Second st. Bell 90.
". D. Hooper, 604 Forster st. Bell 1913.
=. ,; Sneese, 200 Chestnut st. Bell 2308.
l. M Mauk and Son, 1921 N. Third st. Ben
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-08
Marketing Farm Crops.

The subject of marketing farm prod
ucts has challenged the attention of
economists for the past several years.
On the surface 1t has seemed that it has
cost too much to get farm products to
made that for every dollar the consumer
paid for farm products the producer re-
ceived but 35 to 40 cents. Those that
have complained most regarding the cost
of marketing farm crops have laid en-
phasis upon perishable products like
fruit and vegetables, aud have given little
attention to the cost of marketing grain,
butter, eggs, etc., or what might be
called the staple products.
DR.. l.. D. Il. Weld of the University of
Minnesota has been studying the subject
of marketing farm products and very
complete pamphlet reporting the results
of his investigation has been published.
Several factors were found which
cause the wide spread between producer
and consumer. First, perisbability in
creases the wide spread between pro-
ducer and consumer, for losses in hand
ling perishable products, like straw.
berries for instance, are greater than in
handling butter. Second, regularity or
irregularity of supply throughout the
year increases the cost of selling, except
instances where products can be stored
cheaply. Third, waste and shrinkage
are factors OF no mean proportions. The
breaksge of eggs and shrinkage Of poul-
try are cited as increasing the cost of
getting products to the consumer.
Fourth, the volume Of business, as is
generally known, is an influencing factor
iu the cost of distribution. Fifth, when
goods can be easily scored or inspected
| it facilitates the marketing Of commodi-
ties. Sixth, bulk and intrinsic value
affects the freight rate which in turn in
creases or decreases the cost OF market.
ing.
We quote from the pamphlet "When
these differences In cost are considered, +,
| il is apparent that some commodities are
marketed on very small margins. As
compared with manufactured articles in
general, the staple farm products pass
through the hands OF a greater number
of middlemen but are marketed on small
or gross margins.
1t was found that the per cent of retail
price received by the farmer varied from
| 80 to Is per cent. For milk, the farmer
received As per cent Of the retail price,
cream 40 per cent, butterfat Is per cent,
dairy butter Is per cent, poultry As per
cent, eggs SO per cent, live stock IS per
cent, grains 70 per cent, potatoes so per
cent, other vegetables 30 per cent, and
fruits 80 per cent.
The facts brought out showed that the
retailer receives quite as much for the
part be plays in getting farm products
to the consumer as Is received by the
local buyers, wholesalers, and railroads
| combined.
This is not reflection upon the re-
taller, for the housewife is constantly
demanding q greater service from the
retail dealer and someone must pay for
the service. Much may be said upon
this subject but the stubborn fact re.
mains that there is opportunity to i'm
prove the method OF distribution Of farm
products and to give the producer 9
larger slice of the dollar.-Hoard's
Dairyman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-08
Labor Costs More.

When people talk about the high prices
farmers get for their produce AZ COM
pared with years ago, they should be fair
enough to remember that the cost OF pro-
duction is greater. Take the item Of
labor and see what difference 1t makes.
Farm wages in New England the past 20
years have increased by SO per cent &C.
cording to the government report. In
the manufacturing industries the increase
in wages for the same period has been
only 23 per cent. This shows distinct
handicap that the farmer has carried.
The average rate of monthly wages,
board included, in New England ss q
whole Is q few cents above S25, while the
rate for the entire country is S2l. Fur.
thermore, the length of the day is shorter
than formerly. Years ago from sun to
sun, between chores and regular routine
| farm work, was not uncommon. Now
the average working day 10 less than lC
hours. The longest in the New England
states is reported in Vermont, with NINE
hours and As minutes. Incidentally, thi,
indicates that able bodied men can dc
| much worse than hire out on farm hert
in New England. Farmers are not find
ing fault with any one for changed con
ditions, but they do like to see fair play
Hence, let people remember that labol
and other items entering into the cost o
production have increased more rapidly
on the farm than in other business lines
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-08
Land Values.

tits remarkable thing that land
value near the principal eastern apple
market is lower than the land value 5000
miles away where the western fruit is
produced. In many cases the land value
near the market is but 10 or 20 percent
of the land value now ranging In the far
west. What is the matter? Are our
values too low or are theirs too high?
Personally / believe that theirs are much
too high to last. Ours can well afford to
90 MP. II is claimed that they produce
more an acre than we do; they also work
more an acre. A great number OF their
growers spend all their time with one or
two men on two to 10 acres. With the
same number of men we look after q
great many more acres. Is our cost OF
production of bushel Of apples lower
than theirs, or can we make il so If we
wish? Some day, some time, when
prices 90 down lower than they have
been for the last three or four years, and
that ''some day" is inevitable, then the
s'water" will go out, then the one who
can produce bushel of apples at the
lowest price bushel will be the one
who can stand and thrive. 1t seems to
me that these eastern states, from Vir
ginia, aye, perhaps, from part of Ten
nessee to New York and Maine, are tht
ones which can best meet the day wher
il comes and they will be the ones which
will survive.-Ssmuel Fraser, Living
ston County, n. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-08
"Dry Farming" for the East.

A very commendable type OF "dry
farming" is being advocated by agricul'
tural societies and farmers in tie east
This has come about at nearly every
state and local grange meeting where ac-
ton has been taken to stimulate interest
in liquor prohibition. Delegates at che
recent meeting of the Pennsylvania state
grange even pledged themselves not to
take or allow in their home any paper OF
periodical which carried liquor adver
tisemeuts. 1t is well-known fact thai
the country as we'll as the city has suf
fersd for years from the use of alcoholic
beverages. Illness or accident may re-
ouire the use of stimulant, but faru
runs more smoothly when its wheels art
not oiled with drink. Dry farmers Of
the western states have grown up will
the idea that best success is obtained o!
giving the crop drink more frequently
than nature provides. Eastern farmer
endorse this method, and go a step Tar
ther in their considerations by saying tina
additional inspiration is good for tn
crops, but harmful to the grower.-N
E. Homestead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-08
CHAPTER XIV.
Wonder of Women.

. ABISKWEE lay In stupor. nef
breathing SO imperceptible that
IL often Smoke thought her dead
In the afternoon the chatter
ine Of a squirrel aroused him Drag
cling the heavy rifle. he wallowed
through the crust that had become
slush. He crept on hands and knees
or stood upright and fell forward IN
the direction of the squirrel that chat
tered it's wrath and fed slowly ana
tantalizingly before him. he had not
the strength for quick shot. and the
squirrel was never still
80 profound was bis weakness that
be lay like dead through the night. nor
Hd dreams disturb him.
The sun was in the sky. the same
squirrel chattefing through the trees
when Labikwse's hand on Smokes
cheek awakened him.
"Put your hand on my heart. lover"
she said. her voice clear. but faint and
very far away. my heart IL my love
and you hold it in your hand" A long
time seemed to 60 By ere she spoke
again. Remember always there u nc
way south. That IL well known to tht
caribou people. West-that IL the way
and you are almost there-and yot
WIN make Il"
!. Aad smQtl ldreNyld N tas pumboee
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-08

else than a mess Of mangied feathen-
Still the ptarmigan did not hy. ana
he decided that It was beads or moth
ing. He fred only at heads. he fe-
loaded and reloaded the magazine. He
missed: he hit. and the stupid ptarmi'
gan. that were loath to 6y. fell upon
him in a rain Of food-lives disrupted
that his life might feed and live.
The first he ate raw. Then he rested
and slept. while bis life assimilated the
life of It. In the darkness he awoke.
hungry. with strength to build nre.
And until early dawn he cooked and
ate. crunching the bones to powder he.
tween his long idle teeth. He slept.
awoke in the darkness Of another
night and slept again to another sun.
he noted with surprise that the DIRE
erackled with fresh fuel and that q
blackened coffeepot steamed on the
edge of the Goals. Beside the Ore.
within arms length. sat Shorty. smok-
Ing a brown paper cigarette and intent
ly watching him. Smokes lips moved.
but q throat paralysis seemed to come
upon him. while his chest was SUI.
fused with the menace Of tears. He
reached out bis hand for the cigarette
and drew the smoke deep into his
lungs again and again.
II have not smoked for long time
be said at last In q low, calm voica.
"For q very long tme."
"Nor eaten. from your looks" Shorty
added grufiy.
, Concluded on plgeO
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-08
Hints.

Re sure the doors to the stables are
vide. and the approaches in good condi.
ton.
The body of hen and the egg each
contains sixty-five per cent OF water, II ID
therefore necessary thata regular sup
ply be provided in order to get eggs.
Tools and implements often can bs
we'll repaired by using things which are
considered useless. An old buggy spoke
makes q good hammer handle for tom
norary use; . piece Of inch gas pipe
sIiehtly fiatteued at one end to enter th'
ave of che hammer. forms handle tha
n practically indestructible and OF un
usual strength. An old scoop or spad'
handle can be fitted In q few moments y
a saw that has had the handle oroke'
OF
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-08
"Swat the Rooster.
(By W. G. Monahan, Poultry Instructor In Ag.
ricultural Extension Service.)

Il tlCuiturdl Ex6nblOn octNlCcJ
| "Swat the Rooster Is q slogan which
will do much to improve the quality oi
eggs shipped from Maine farms. The
breeding season is now over and the
rooster has lost his usefulness. Pullets
hatched from now on mature too late to
be profitable until layers and cockerels
coming late will be of little value either
as broilers or as next seasons breeders.
Infertile eggs are preferable to fertile
ones because they keep longer and are
not liable to form "bloodings" or
heated eggs. A fertile egg often be-
gins to incubate before it leaves the body
Of the hen. Every time thereafter that
1t is above 670 F. the incubating process
continues unless the germ Is killed by
extreme heat or q sudden chill. The
blood films of the dead germ soon disin-
-tegrate and form dark blotch or "blood-
spot" giving the egg the appearance OF
having been heated. Such an egg when
broken in a saucer gives the housewife q
very unfavorable impression for she
thinks that she sees-as she actually
does see-the remains of dead chicken,
small though it may be.
The annual loss to poultrymen due to
this partial spelling of fertile eggs is tre-
mendous and it can be entirely prevented
without cost or inconvenience. All that
is required to produce infertile eggs is to
keep the male birds away from the lay
ing flocks. Hens will lay just as well,
il not better, without escorts and at the
same time be saved considerable annoy
auce. By killing the cockerels after the
breeding season closes, or by con6nipg
them if they are valuable enough to be
held over for second seasons service,
great economy is secured in the produc-
ton of better quality of eggs and in the
saving of food.
Infertile eggs carefully handled will
keep for long time without deteriora-
ton. Eggs should be gathered at least
once a day and stored in cool, dry
place. Dampness tends to make eggs
musty and they soon become added.
Draughts bring the eggs into contact
with too much air which evaporates
water through the shell thus enlarging
the air space and giving the egg when
candle ed the appearance Of being much
older than it really is.
A cool dry cellar is an excellent place
to keep eggs while saving for shipment.
The natural insulation afforded by the
filters of a regular shipping case makes
it an ideal place to store eggs. Conse-
quently, one Of the best, as we'll as most
practices, is to pack eggs in
cases as soon as they are gathered.
Remember the slogan, "Swat the
Rooster" and produce infertile eggs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-08
NORWAY, MAINE.
His Back Hurt
When He Stopped
"Ju,, IN, one box of Foley Kidney Pills re-
Es,ed rsy baesaehe.-J. w. Etris, Etris. Ga

"Ju,. The one box of Foley Kidney Pilis re-
Es,ed lay baesaehe.-J. w. Etris. Etris. Ga
last v.a- was suffering with
terrible ia. Aache," writes j. w. EtriS
az Et-.e. ga. Every time I'd lean
or s-aur over or TO one side, I'd have
4 ral-s.I catch in my back just over
nv kGr.ys. l tried medicines Win
~ good results. / bought bottle OF
Ia..y k .ray Pills. and just the one
lE .a. relieved my oackachs.
Il has been some time since l TOOK
then s. ,h.uk / am well.
W.sEsaaI. Overworked. stopped-up
k1a-gs cause Stif joints, sore mus
e,es rEe...a tiSm. sleep disturbing
Ila.f.- as m,uts, biliousness and
var ..s other ills. Foley Kidney PMS
are O. scientific medicine, compounded
T. clear tine Kidneys and restore them
l. health, action by dissolving and
d-e .Ut Of the system the
was. u5ucts and poisons that cause
kdrar trouble and bladder ailments.
You vr. like their tonic and restor-
auya r.'.pn. ready effect and quick
good results.
& CO.. South Paris
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-08

biskwee drew Smokes attention. She
had sprung to McCan's pack and was
opening II. Instead Of meat out pour
ed moss, spruce needles. chips-all the
Light refuse that had taken the place
Of the meat and given the pack It's due
proportion minus its weight.
Again Labiskwee's hand went to hei
hip, and she few at the culprit, only to
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-08

Continual yelling at horse when pull
ing not only confuses him but makes
him balky and contrary. Some drivers
think that good driver Ia only known
by the ostentatious racket and whip
display he makes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-08

What your farm would sell for is by
no means the worth of the farm to you.
Money can not represent the full value
of Q home In the country. Sometimes
folks have to lose the farm to under.
stand this.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-08

A man 10 charge Of certain machinery
in one Of the Eastport sardine factories,
when asked why he always, when any.
thing "went wrong" began to sing
'Nearsr Ny God, to Thee," replied that
be thought 1t sounded better under the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-08

Charles A. Lander Of the Madison
board of health has evolved a scheme
for the abatement of the dust nuisance
10 the village streets at very slight cost
to Incorporation. As is we'll known In
the acid process Of making pulp, spruce
wood is cooked In q solution OF
sulphuric acid and when the wood is
thoroughly cooked the acid is drawn ofl
into the Ksnnebec river. This by-prod.
uot Is OF an amber color and contains q
large amount Of pitch and gum In solu.
ton, and from experiments tried on q
small scale 1t has been found that this
will lay the dust effectively but will not
stick, TO vehicles passing over It..
Enough Of the acid is wasted every "a
hours to sprinkle the streets and It can
be had BY simply providing q tank and
an inexpensive pumping apparatus to
force the same into the tank.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-08
CHAPTER XIV.

Like Weary Ghosts In Dead World.
- = CAN strove to struggle, bui
WI Smoke gripped him cruelty
V and searched him. drawinG
forth from under his arm
pit, where 1t had been thawed BY the
heat Of his body. a strip Of caribou
Hse4 1 quick e8clamatioa hom Il
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-08

The trouble With many folks IL that
the ten-d0llar- per- month income man ID
trying to live - high - the ifty-dollaE
mau-and can not DO 70.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-08
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEED THE Flow"

Correspondence on practical agricultural topic
is solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY ID
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat. Paris, No.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-11
NOT UP TO HAGUE
German-American Board to
Make Award in Frye Case.
U. s., Replying to Berlin, Valves
No Treaty Rights.

Washington, Aug. 11.-Administra-
ton officials today were hopeful that
the American reply to the last German
note regarding the sinking of the
American ship William P. Frye, dis
patched to Berlin last night, would re-
suit in a settlement of the dispute
growing out of the incident. The
communication probably will be given
out for publication Saturday.
The United States, it is said. agrees
to accept payment for the Frye, as
proposed by Germany, the amount to
be fixed by a German-American COM
mission, although it reiterates that de-
struction of the vessel was in con-
traVent1or of the PrusSian-American
treaty of 1928. Acceptance of the
commission method makes an appeal
to arbitration at The Hague unneces-
sary.
Germany stipulated that payment
was not to be regarded as satisfa elton
for violation of American treaty rights
while the United States, it is under
stood, accepts, provided no treaty
rights are waived.
The United States claims that arti-
Gle thirteen of the treaty in question
specifically protected the Frye from
being sunk, although not protecting
contrabaEd cargo. Germany, how
however, contends the treaty only OBJ
ligates her to pay damages. The new
American note, it is said, rejects this
contention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-11
TODAY'S MARKET REPORT

Chicago, Aug. 11--WHEAT-Rapid har-
vesting under favorable conditions in the
spring crop states caused declines today
in all deliveries of wheat except September,
that option was relatively firm on account
of rains in parts of the winter crop region
and a result of country offerings here
being small. The September option went
to a premium over December the first
time this season. Opening prices which
ranged from a shade to &c lower, were
followed by a moderate rally that carried
September above last nights level
Dispatches telling of bumper yields in the
northwest led afterward to a setback in
prices all around, but later the market adj
vanced sharply owing to reports that the
French government had bought 100, 900 bar
rels of flour at Minneapolis and a result
of bu1lfsh estimates regarding abandoned
acreage The close was nervous, 12c to
1%@1Ac net higher.
CORN-Corn showed firmness. the result
of an unexpected falling off in receipts
there was no pressure to sell after opening
unchanged to M@Ac higher, the market
tended to harden little in addition.
Subsequently prices advanced with wheat.
The close was unsettled, Ac to %@1Ac
above last night.
OATS-Delays to threshing gave strength
to oats. Large houses were conspicuous
the buying side.
PROVISIONS-Packers buying lifted
provisions after slow start. The fact
that hog receipts were smaller than ex
pected and that prices at the yards were
higher had for a while but little effect.
HOof and mouth disease reported at
Wyanet ILL.,, seemed to make the trade eau
tious.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-11
RAILROAD RATE CASE.
CONTINUED from Page one.l

Continued from Page One.l
points on the Missouri river, not JUS
titled.
Proposed increased carload rates
of fertilizer and fertilizer materials,
not justified.
Proposed increased rates on Bit
luminous coal, except as to South Da-
kota points, justified. The rates on
coke here proposed, which are the
same as on coal, justified.
Proposed increased carload rates
on brewers rice and less than carload
rates on domestic rice, justified.
No Raise for Broom Corn.
Proposed increased carload rates
on broomcorn, not justified.
Proposed increased import rates
and proposed increases in carload
minima from gulf ports. justified
Proposed increased carload rates
on fruit and vegetables, justified.
Proposed increased carload rates
on hay and straw, where not in ex-
cess of class c, justified.
Proposed increased any quantity
rates on cotton piece goods, and pro-
posed increased carload rates from
points in Texas, not justified
All Railroads Affected.
The decision affects freight rates
mainly west of the Mississippi and in
the southwest. 1t affects. Indirectly.
every railroad in the United States
and the commission today served no
tice of its action upon 1880 great and
small lines. The decision denies all
the more important increases. The