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The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-02
ALASKA AS A COPPER PRODUCER,

During the past two years Alaska has forged rapidly the front of the important copper producing sections o the world The great Kenecot copper mines and allied poraons being mainly responsible for the position which the territory occupies Tn this respect The copper production in Alaska dufng the last fiscal such the in stant attention of other copper producing countries and output for the fiscal year 1917 will show substantial increase over that of the previous year.
 Other copper mines in the Copper river valley and other districts being developed list of producing mines being increased steadily. Such has been growth in the production of Alaska copper that has far outspped the gold output winch now occupies secondary place and besides gold and copper two principal minerals in point production we have our salmon fisheries which close up in value gold output
 The coming year, too, will in all probability place Alaska m the list of coal exporting countries instead import
 ing class unenVabo position which it has occupied during its entire history American possessions and let be re membered this advance the direct outcome of the new policy toward Alaska which being carried forward by the present administration for the development the tcrritorv-
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-02
TIME TO MAKE A DECISION.

The war in Europe continues. There relaxation in erceness m the field but the signs multiply that all the beg erens are tired almost to collapse and would all welcome excuse that would enable them to sound At least all but Great Britain There could be settlement that would satisfy her yet for she determined possible eliminate Germany rival controlling the carrying trade of the world
 But proposition that Germany France and Russia would be willing accept would compel Englands acceptance like wise
 Cannot the neutral nations prepare some formula?
 Of course knowledge of the situation is only as could the representatives of hundred millions of people, move III earnest to formula backed by holy purpose through that all the other nations would gladly second the pan and in consultation could pro- duce something that the exhausted nations war would accept.
 It would have the form of a proposed inerra- ona code assumption of power by all nations the weak and strong alike with penalties for nation daring to violate its commands.
 Penalties in forms that would make the strongest nation hesitate before making itself liable. They would have to beyond threat of of voation at the same time boycott for term of years any and all trade with the power that dared play false to its commands.
 Moreover it should place all nations in alliance execute its decrees.
 It is disconting the intelligence mankind to declare that such code cannot be formulated.
 The powers at would not accept interference direct but our belief they would welcome such by ncu tas and gladly accept the results It is due brave men who dying daily hopeless battle due the families that broken heare seeing what little property they have left swiftly disappearing due the mothers that counting their dead and watching their children still left with thought that lives of toll without any sufficient rec0mpense is all that best awaits them.
 It is belief that time has come overdue in fact when such diversion should be made the nations and that because of its power and place. country should sue the call for such a conference
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-02

The SkagWy Alaskan feels that there is little to be gained ny the Alaska rate investigation by the Interstate Com merce Commission Ii looks for reduction in rates bocauso says the rate to Alaska is lower now considering the cnrth o the voyage than rates by boat the Atlantic The only uon according to contemporary hoorv is the agricu tural development of the interior and keep the trans portation money at home.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-02

Fairbanks IS canoring for court house. which rc hdS us that several years made apprOpra on of SlOOOOO for federal building Cordova If Uncle sam wants to keep pace with the march of progress had better get busy next summer and start work this building
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-02

1t has been figured by local mathematician that if all the subjects of military of boIgecn nations now worinp on the government railroad work went home fight they would make than a regiment but would be firtinp ooanst each other.--SpWard Gateway
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-02

The South Sea islands rejoice in the prospect of good ad VerSng through the projected visit of the cxporave cxprcs SVe colonel They could help their publicity cause along by eating him.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-02

The federal trade commission in its proposed pursuit of soaring values may have to call in the division of tine government.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-02
SHORT ARM JOLTS.

Seattle police bit paradoXca Are they not trying to make dry Martini in prosecuting De Martini alleged boot legger2
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-02

Mems Leather Collar
 Bags.
 Mems Toilet
 Sets. Mems Combination Arm Bands. Garters and Suspenders. Fancy Boxes. Mems Comfy Bedroom
 Slippers.
 Great Variety Mems Combination Silk Muffler and
 Hose Mems Combination Arm Bands and
 Garters, in Fancy Boxes. Children's Comibation Knitted Sweaters, Caps and Leggings. Ladies' Knitted Shawls, Hood and Toquss. Mems Suspenders. Mems Tie Clasps
 and Pins. WOmen's Silk Bedroom Slippers. In Brocade and Plain, Silk, Various Shades. Comfy and Slippers, In Various Styles and Shades.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-27
PLANT TREES ON HIGHWAYS
They Make Travel q Delight and In
crease the Value Of the Ad-
Joining Property.

Perhaps the idea Of trees of one va
rfety is: good one. But why not
variety of varieties? Also, why shade
trees alone, lie these be understood to
eliminate all consideration of peach,
apple, pear and the remainder of the
81 or more of precious memory? No
man who has been q boy i'm rural life
can see other than wisdom i'm the sug-
gestion. AS for wfllful rapine, what
boy ever stole from the tree that hung
it's fruit invitingly over the ancient
worm fence?
Here is an opportunity for the pres
ent generation of farmers everywhere
to do a bit of missionary work that
will cause the coming race to rise up
and call them blessed. They them
selves will live to enjoy the sweet
shadows of the trees. Every motor
list will find fresh delight in the drives
along. the bosky roads. The value of
the farm lands adjoining win be en-
HANGED far beyond the cost of the ex-
pertinent. If the shadow of rock
in a weary land moved the ancient des-
ert prophet to metaphor adequate to
explaining the SolaceS of his Iife's
Lean journey, how much more high
ways, glistening white between an In
closing vignette of green would serve
to- illustrate the delights of far
better country!
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-27

ico's fertile fields, undersea caves and
riven hills which find their way to the
outside world through the Mazatlan
gateway are rubber, gums, dyewOods,
silver, copper, gold, lead, pearls, tor
toiseshell, sailed fish, and cabinet
woods. The city's manufacturing ac-
tivities include saw mills, cotton fac
tories and rope works.
Fourteen years ago Mazatlan was
almost depopulated by frightful cpl
demic of bubonic plague which sur
passed in severity some of the most
terrible ravages of the ''black death"
in Europe during the middle ages.
According to one authority only 1000
people out of a total Of $4,000 were
spared, and more than thousand
houses were burned in an effort to
stay the march Of the disease. Dur
ing the last decade sanitary condi
tons have been improved greatly.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-27
Profit in Paint.

IF paint didn't do anything, but
make the family feel more cheerful
and give them more pride and self
respect, it would really be worth all
it costs, but In this day of high-priced
lumber and building material, paint
really pays two profits-pays one
profit I'm beauty and second profit
In lumber and dollars saved. Back in
the day when the South was full of
magnificent timber and we didn't
think Of trees at all except as some
thing nightly in the way when we
wanted to clear ''new ground" back
In those days man might have lived
i'm I'm implanted house and consoled
himself that he wasn't losing much
except cheer and beauty. But that
day has passed. It's true that paint
ing now pays it's way besides adding
beauty. In other words, you can get
the fun and satisfaction and good
cheer that come from living in house
that's painted--you get all this free
gratis" as a sort Of surplus by-product
Of the good common sense business
Zeal that you make when you have
your house protected by paint.-Pro'
Sressive Farmer.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-27
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TO EXTEND USE OF PARKS
Minneapolis Has Been Considering
Suggestions for Improving Recrea-
ton System.

Minneapolis has been studying sug-
gestions for extending the use Of
parks. The subject was embodied in
a report by F. S. Staley of the bureau
Of municipal research Of the Civic and
Commerce association.
"The conspicuous flaw" says the re-
port, Sin the present recreation sys-
tenn is the inadequate provision for
active play of men and women more
than 20 years old. Children will come
to the Fairgrounds almost without in
vitatiOn 1t is more difficult to reach
adults, yet they need the outdoor life
quite as much as the children. The
park is a more logical center than
the school and park buildings can be
readily adapted to such purposes.
1.-THE park board should increase it's
efforts to make the parks real competi-
tors for the saloon, the commercial
dance hall and the movies. This will
involve obtaining park areas adjacent
to the thickly populated districts,
policy to which the board Is al
ready committed"
The survey also urges park to
care for the floating population.
Thousands of men temporarily out
of work." it reads, 'spend their time
in the saloons and cheap lodging
houses, where they are permit
ted to sit down. This privilege Is
denied them in Gateway park. Both
from the health and police standpoint
they are better off outdoors than in
cheap houses open to them"
Everyone who has visited Mime
apoIis will remember beautiful Lake
Harriet and its park. 1t is surprising
then to see that this report advocates
publicity to advertise parks to the PEG
pie Of the city.-Kansas City Star.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-27
Value Of 4 Clean City.

When a stranger visits a city the
lasting impression which he carries
away with him is usually his first I'M
preston. If the city is neat and at
tractive his first thought about it Is
apt to be enthusiastically favorable;
If the city is unkempt and ugly he is
glad to leave it, never to return. He
IS far more likely to come and settle
down in an attractive city than he Is
in an unattractive one, and the citi-
zens take an interest in and are proud
OF their city just In proportion to Its
attractiveness. It Is the duty OF our
city to be attraetive.-From the recent
report Of the city plan commission Of
Newark. N.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-27
DOUCHE is OFTEN NECESSARY
Plan Outlined for Treating Cows for
SteriIity and Abortion-Good
Solution in Use.

Frequently the dairymap finds it
necessary to use a vaginal douche as
a treatment for abortion and sterility
troubles. The following method is
recommended for such cases:
Secure large galvanized pail, four
to six gallons in capacity according
to the size of the herd, and fit it with
a stop-cock. Buy a pure gum horse
stomach tube and fit it to the stop
cock. Elevate the pail until it is about
three feet above the cow so that the
liquid will flow freely. This can be
readily done by making use of the
feeding and litter track If there is one
in the barn. When ready to use the
apparatus, insert the stomach tube
into the vagina, open the stopcock
and allow the douching solution to.
flow into it by gravity until it is COM
pletely filed. A very good solution
to use is a TO $500 or 5000 parts
Of permanganate of potash and water.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-27
MAZATLAN Is A BUSY PORT
Rich Products Of Mexico Are Shipped
From the Pacific Coast
Metropolis.

Mazatlan, MexicO's metropolis of the
Pacific coast, reported to have been
the scene of an unprovOked attack
upon officers and men from the Amer
lean gunboat Annapolis, is thus de-
scribed in the National Geographic So
ciety's war geographic bulletin:
The north entrance to it's harbOr,
marked by lighthouse perched on the
crest of an eminence called Cerro del
Creston, making it one Of the loftiest
guides to navigation in the world, Ma
zatlan is the chief entrepot for one Of
the richest mining sections of the
southern republic. It not only exports
the gold and silver from its own i'm
mensely wealthy state of Sinaloa (esti-
mated by some experts to have the
most valuable mineral deposits in
Mexico) but it also handles the ore
shipments by sea of Zacatecas and
Durango.
The city, which has a population Of
10000, is situated on a small peninsula
opposite the Bay of Olas Atlas (High
Waves), and is surrounded by COCO
nut groves. 1t is six days voyage
by steamship from here to San Fran
cisco, the Mexican port being 225
miles east of the southern tip Of Low
err California. The distance from Ell
Paso, due south, to Mazatlan is about
the same as from st. Louis to New
Orleans.
The aspect of the territory adjacent
to Mazatlan is little affected by the
prosperity of the report. The Indians
live in the same type Of huts which
they have occupied since the Spanish
conquest and perhaps for centuries be-
fore that. The strip of lowland along
the shore has tropical climate, with
an abundance Of rain. Beyond this
verdant margin to the East rises the
towering, thickly wooded Sierra Madre
range, extending for hundreds OF
miles to the north and south.
Among the rich products of Mex
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-27

Swimming Highest Product Leaves
More Skim Milk on Farm for
Hogs, Calves and Fowls.

Farmers will make more money by
separating reasonably thick cream
than a thin cream. Swimming high
test cream leaves more skim milk on
the farm to feed to the hogs, calves
and chickens. Skim milk utilized in
this way has a feeding value of about
35 cents per hundred, while If the
milk is left in the cream, nothing is
realized
The butter maker usually wants a
cream testing around 35 or Al per cent
butterfat. In the winter. IL the cream
is above 40 per cent it Is rather diff
cult to get the cream all out of one
can into another or into o vat. Cream
testing about 35 per cent in the win
ter and 40 per cent In the summer is
right for buttermaking
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-27

to be the case at about the time OF
freshening, or during the time the cow
is drying up. At both periods there is
an accumulation of milk that is not
drawn out regularly and consequently
it forms good medium in which bac-
terra can live. When there is much
accumulation of milk, milking should
be done in order to get out these for
eign organisms before they become
harmful. While 1t is not necessary at
the time of drying up to encourage
milk production by milking dry, yet it
is much better to milk out a small
quantity so as to get all Of the organ
isms out of the sinus, than it is to al
low it to accumulate for several days.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-27
INFECTION CAUSE OF GARGET
Duct-Bacteria Do Little Harm
Observations to Note.

By I. e. NEWSOM, Colorado Agriculture
al College, Fort Collins, Colo)
At one time 1t was thought that gar
get was due to mechanical injury to
the udder, and while this cause can
not be entirely eliminated, it seems
evident from all recent work that prac-
tically all cases are due to infection,
the germs gaining entrance through
the teat duct.
It Is well known that sterile milk Is
not to be had even when removed un'
der the most rigid precautions. This
indicates that germs are to be found in
the udder most of the time. Under
ordinary circumstances these bacteria
do little harm, but occasionally harm.
full one gets in and sets up severe in
fiammation. This is especially likely
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-27

~ ONTRARY to popular belief,
the Isonzo river, along which
the Italians made their first
attack against Austria and
where their lines held firmly against
the vigorous Teutonic offensive, is
not the boundary line between the
two countries, but lies WIDELY with
in Austrian territory, from two to
twelve miles from the border. Its
source is near the juncture of the
Carnic and Julian Alps, on Mount
Terglou, the Hottest peak of the latter
range, and it follows tortuous chan
mel for rs miles, emptying into the
Gulf of Trieste, says the National Geo
graphic society bulletin. So turbulent
are the Isonzo's waters that the river
is practically unnavigable, except for
the few miles of its estuary where it's
course is through a rapidly extending
delta. On its way through the alluyi-
nj plain it is known as the Sdobba,
whose mouth is less than 20 miles
from the important Austrian port of
Trieste lying to the southeast.
The Isonzo is the principal river Of
the country and crown-land of Corr
and Gradisca, which have an area
about equal to that of Rhode Island.
This principality and two other
crown-lands, Istria and Trieste, consti-
tute Austria's kustenland (coast
Iand).
Was Highly Productive Valley.
Before the devastation wrought by
the war, the valley Of the Isonzo was
a highly productive region, agricul-
ture and vine-growing being the chief
occupations of that part Of the popu-
lation (mainly Italian) which was not
engaged in silk-worm culture.
The leading city of the Isonzo val
ley is Goritz (Gorz), with 10000 in
habitants, known as the Nice of Aus
tria on account of it's popularity as
a fashionable resort. It's growth CO.
fncides with the decline of Aquileia,
now an insignificant town of less than
5000 people, situated to the south
west, six miles from the sea, but
which was reckoned the ninth city of
the Roman empire and great seaport
during the closing years of the fourth
century.
1t is about 20 miles from Goritz to
the Italian frontier. The place is
a center of trunkline railways to the
Italian cities of Venice in the south
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-27

west and Undine in the northwest,
and to the Austrian cities Of Trieste
in the southeast and Klagenfurt in
the north. The situation of GOritz is
q picturesque one, greatly enhanced
by the rare pleasure gardens that
have been called into being by the
winter guests. 1t is built on the left
bank of the Isonzo river. The worn
rocks of the old castle ruins of the
counts of Goritz dominate the city
from the hillside. The castle is now
used partly as a barracks and partly
us an arsenal. The cathedral, built
In the fourteenth century, is another
interesting monument to the city's
past.
Where Theodore Defeated odoacer.
The fighting which is now occurring
on the IsonZo recalls the great battle
of the Isontius Qsonzo) in the fifth
century, where the Roman emperor
Odoacer met signal defeat at the
hands of Theodore, the Ostrogoth.
The vanquished leader was driven
back to Rayenna, where, after a pro-
tracted siege truce was agreed upon.
During the parley Odoacer fell before
the treacherous Ostrogoth, who Glove
his enemy from shoulder to flank with
d broadsword.
One of the most interesting natural
phenomena of the Isonze district is
the short Timavus river, which emp
ties into the Gulf OF Trieste five miles
from the mouth Of the larger water
course. The Timavus gushes from a
mountainside, Uniformed, in three
streams of sufficient volume to float
small vessels at the very source. In
yirgil's day, according to the descrip-
ton In the Aeneid, the Timavus
rushed from the rocks in nine streams.
The river is supposed to be continu-
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-27
Strategy.

"Nora has just dropped another
plate" said Mrs. Twobble.
.Well, my DEAR" replied Mr.. Twob-
BILE, suppose you go into the kitchen
and drop hint to that effect that
she must not break any more china"
evidently you don't know how to
manage Nora. If 1 lead her to be-
lieve that we rather enjoy having her
break plate occasionally, I think she
will be more. careful"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-27
Iowa Industries Grow.

Capital invested in manufactures
in Iowa increased from $171, 219,0 900 to
S233, 373, 900 during the Ave years from
1909 to 1914, according to the report
just issued by the United States bureau
of the census. The value of products
was $50 954, 900 in 1914 and $259, 23S,-
600 in 1909. The average per estab-
lishment was $4,000 in 1914 and SAT-.
COO in 1909.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-27
COWS ARE DAIRY MACHINES
thing Is THEORETICALLY 1t Is
Raw Material.

The cows on the dairy farm repre-
sent the equipment that produces a
profit. II they fail something must be-
wrong. They are the machines. The
feed is the raw material. the milk or
bntterfat is the finished product
II the machines are efficient and the
finished product Is not all that can be
desired. the trouble must be with the
raw material.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-27
Electric Fans in Porto Rico.

It gets hot In Porto Rico, but the
people Of the island have not taken
very extensively as yet to the use q
the electric fan. Uncle Sam thinks
that there is an attractive field there
for American manufacturers who will
institute active selling campaigns.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-27
Can't Tell.

animals are so different" said the
city boy in the country.
"How soY asked the farmer.
swell you See when the dog ways
his tail he's pleased. but when the COW
wags her tail can't tell Il she II
pleased or it's only files"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-03-01
HONEY CREEK.
Last Weeks letter.

a. large crowd attended Mrs. Frank
Ryans sale last Monday Everything
sold we'll. Several COWS sold for over
$50 each, and everything else in pro-
portion. Mrs. Ryan and children ex-
pect to move to Manchester soon
where she has purchased a beautiful
mcrdern home.
Mrs. N. Lehman and family were
tradiAs in Manchester Thursday.
James Barr was a business visitor
in Strawberry Point Tuesday.
The VIM. Cree family were Coles
burg visitors few days of last week.
VIM. N1orkle aid family expect to
movo in the near future near Wood
whore Mr.. Merkle has purchased
farm.
II. Heyer was a Manchester visitor
Saturday.
3s:t Allison has rented the J. E.
Campbell farm for the coming year.
Frank Schmock was a business cal
Ter at Dundee Tuesday.
.Amos Wood was a business visitor
in Strawberry Point Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. T. Weeks spent
couple of days of the past week
witt! Mrs. Lydia Ludy in Strawberry
Point.
Join Waltlan is Numbered with
he sick
A surprise party was held at the
Fremont Pugh home Saturday even
ing
John Staalnaker, who has been i'll
for some time is improving at this
writing.
A large crowd of relatives and
friends gathered at the Mr. and Mrs.
John Baldridge home Sunday even
ing, the occasion being a wedding
anniversary. A bounteous supper was
served. After spending a very pleas
ant evening, the guests departed,
wishing Mr.. and Mrs Baldridge
many more anniversaries.
Will lessen returned home from
Rochester.
Elmer Benson who has been here
visiting relatives and friends, re-
turned to his home in Lutte, NJ D.
The F. E. Davis home entertained
relatives from Montana last week.
The Thomas Jewell family visited
Saturday at the Oscar Lehman lone.
Charles Hawker is under the Drs
care.
We regret to learn of the death
of Mr.. William Graham
Miss Myrtle Grapes visited with
friends at Aurora Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Mart Hatfield were
Sunday guests at the L. D. Knight
home
Mrs. John White and children were