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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23
THE ST. TAMMANYuFARMER, DECEMBER q, 1916
IN MEMORIAM.

Mrs. Clarette N. Kendall, q resi-
dent Of and we'll known In New Or
leans and in this section for many
years, and related to the Fauntleroy,
Downs and Sharp families, died at
the advanced age of SO years on NO
vember Z, at the residence OF her
daughter, Mrs. David Meek, In 81
Paso, Texas.
Mrs Kendall was the wddower OF
Capt. Ralph G. Kendall, who COM
manded several steamboats, on the
Mississippi river and Lake Pontchar-
train during the prosperous staem-
boat days, and of her family Of child
rem is survived by two, Mrs. David
Meek, of Ell Paso, and B. F. Kendall,
of Houston, Texas.
Mrs. Kendall could tell many in
teresting stories of old southern days
and manners, having been resident
OF New Orleans and crossing the lake
to Covington, Louisiana, when Cen
eral BENJAMIN Butler took that city
and she was living example OF the
gentleness and breeding of past
generation and will be mourned by
large circle of friends and rela-
tions.
The funeral services at the resi-
dence and cemetery were conducted
by the Rev. w. M. Farley, of the
Westminster Presbyterian Church,
of Ell Paso, of which she was men,
Der, interment being made in Con-
cordia cemetery. There were many
beautiful floral offerings showing the
esteem in which Mrs KendaM's sweet
disposition was held by those who
knew her in Ell Paso, she being a
comparative stranger and having be-
come a cripple by accident some
years ago, which, with her advanced
age rendered it impossible for her to
go out. Still those who knew her
loved her.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23
SWIFT Is NEW OVERLAND d.
RECTOR.

Edward F. Swift, vice president
of Swift & Company, Chicago, q
dominating figure In the world Of
finance, has been elected a director
of the Willys Overland Company. Of
Toledo, and has signified his accept
ance.
Mr.. Swift has been, for several
years, q personal friend of Mr..
WHY'S, and as one of the large hold
ers of Willys-Overland stock, has
been so impressed with the immense
growth and future posi- bifties of
company, that he Yves pleased to ac-
cept the invitation extended him.
Mr.. Swift is well known as one OF
the heads OF a great institution do
ing business OF over six hundred
million dollars per year, SO that III.
will be of great assistance to the
Wjrlys-Overland Company, who are
now the second largest producers of
automobiles in the world.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23
Y u Y
CHRISTMAS CREED UNIVERSAL
All Plaees-lt's Magic influences
the World.

The festival called Christmas has
come to have creed wider than any
ritual. Its magic has Influenced the
world in a degree more profound and
far-reaching than that Of any other
recurring incident marked by the his
tory of mankind. Its sentiment has,
indeed, overflowed all boundaries, both
Of sect and Of social condition. Its
high, clear note of cheer and charity
has appealed to an unbounded degree
wherever human ideals have had sway.
Pessimisln halts at its portal
The creed of kindness adjusts itself
to all conditions and all places. It
seems to be a good working creed,
despite the unattractive phases of per-
functory giving and taking. 1t is a
cheerful creed. It strews life with gay
ETY. and color. It is q elimination to
sentiments Of fair play, to active SYM
pathy, to the do-it-now impulse.
Christmas has no climate. It CLOVIS
where life is green and where it is
white. In city and in country, In the
hills and on the desert, among the
pines and among the palms 1t finds a
voice. It Is holy day and holiday. 1t
Grapes the altar and the hearth. 1t
has many American versions, and
many races add their varying symbols
to it's tenderness and to its animation.
Above all, the call Of Christmas is
"Peace on Earth" In the present
grievous crisis of the world there Is
significance in this call beyond that Of
any crisis mankind ever before was
called to read. That war has darkened
Christmas for so much Of the world
may well seem, at the moment, the
crushing condemnation Of all such con-
flicts.
Yet 1t will remain true that the full
beauty Of the day and the time Is due
those who may find that beauty. Chill
dren Of every land seize it for their
own. And, except ye become as one
Of these" life loses Its saving luster.
- TX ~
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23
FAR alNoR SALE CHEAP.

so acres of best farm land at Fol-
som, La. for sale at 100000 on ten
years time n equal payments annu-
ally with interest at five per cent per
year, or for cash at $4,000. All
Of the land is under good wire net
ting fence. Address Salmen Brick &
Lumber Co., Sldell, La, or New Or
teams, La. n4-1Ot
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23

all OF which we COM
memorate this day. May all Christen-
dom unite in mighty force to stop
this ungodly European conflict, and
say as the heavenly host sang, "Peace
on earth, good will toward men," for
we are sad indeed, at the thought Of
thy children who today are killing
each other in the terrible war that Is
being waged. In pitt forgige them.
Oh, Heavenly Father, bring them and
theit rulers to a full realization Of
the sinfulness Of war-that those who
have caused It may cry to thee for
peace. lay they get glimpse Of the
cross In its full meaning, and profit
by the sacrifice made by thy Son for
the worlds redemption.
Our Father, may the world become
Christianized from all other religions
and PHILOSOPHERS, not merely In name,
but in the spirit Of true Christian
brotherhood. Oh Lord, let us all who
fail to appreciate this great gift which
thou gavest to the world be SO con-
science-stricken that they win at once
cease from their ingratitude, and ir-
reverence and depart from the error
Of their ways. May they become adj
vocates Of the Loving Master, who, as
the perfect man, said to all mankind,
Except ye be converted and become
as little children, we shall not enter
the kingdom Of heaven"
Dear Father, we rejoice with thee
for the hearts that Christmas will
make glad, for the little children to
whom Christmas brings 20 much joy.
Also we pray thee for those bereft OF
loved ones on Christmas day to whom
this season brings painful remem-
brance. Console all that mourn the
loss Of loved ones. Comfort US, O
Lord, with a heavenly Vision and pre-
pare us to meet them In the holy
city. Give grace to the dying, cheer
to the alck and lonely, encourage the
unfortunate and disheartened. Take
all bitterness and hatred from our
hearts and plant within us a true
brotherhood. Give food to the hun
cry and raiment to, the poorly clad
Help us all to find thee as our Brother
and Friend, our Comforter and Sa'
vior, and the giver Of life everlasting
We ask it all in thy holy name.
| AMEN
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23
WANTED-some one that's ali

WANTED-Someo one that's alive
to m unusual opportunity and to
take advantage thereof. Owing t.
other business, and for want OF room,
you have an opportunity to secure
far below value one of the finest bred
herds of hogs of the famous Berk-
shire breed. There is no better blood
than combined in this herd. Rea-
sonable terms to responsible parties.
Sec or write M. Nielsen, Covington,
La. d2-tf
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23
cal Corn Breeder, J. N. Sentell.

COMPANION Crops for Corn Co1s
Peas. Soy Beans. Velvet Beans. WsS
R. Perkins. s.esll
Recess. q
Necessity for Seed Selection, u.
Kidder. M
Demonstrations in Comparisons q d
Various Types OF Corn % Shown ~
the Different Varieties, etc. condu1
ed by "A. F. Kidder. sz ~
business Meeting Of Louisiaa
Corn Growers Association. ss.
Why Farmers Should Organize,
w. Watson. q sS 1s
Some Practical Results Of Rursls
Organization. w. j.. Young, Centa
willie. La Sa
Tuesday, January 10.
Cotton and Small Grain Day.
Varieties and Methods Of Growing!
Cotton. l.. NJ. Calhoun or MasoGI q
Snowden. sssa
Spacing and Weeyil Experiment11
at Tallulah, B. r. Coad.
Community Organizations for Bee
ter Ginning, Battling, Marketing, etc.,
Of Lint Cotton and Cotton Seed. Cssa|
Discussions.
Recess
Farming Systems for Cotton See
tlons, w. r. Perkins. .sz
Oats: Louisiana's Small Grain|
Crop, w. r. Dodson. u
Marketing OF Oats, Corn and Hoan1
In Louisiana, j. B. Wright.
Home Mixing OF Fertilizers A.
ronomy Building) #sSl
Rural Organization, Geoffry Nor.
gan Ande Bradford Knapp.
wednesday, January II.
Horticultural Day.
Home Vegetable Gardening, ]. a.
Lee. 81
Some Diseases Of IT, ck Crops, az
w. Edgerton.
Injurious insects Atfec4ing Trudk
Crops, T. H. Jones.
General Discussion. led ny @. I'll
Tiebout. 81
Recess.
Pecan Culture, Chas. Il. Panat
/ demonstration In Pecan Graftinls|
B. Wade Hewett. ..ss,
Recess. s ssas
Practical Demonstrations 49,
Tractors on the Farm OF the Eupef
ment Station, under direction ar ID
B. Dorian. - - % d
Pecan Marketing, Chas. z. Pahel.
Lecture, Geoffry Morgan. 60
Thursday, January 10.
sugar Cane and Rice Day.
Rotations and Fertilizers for s. II
ar Cane. w. G. TaEgart. I'll
Problems OF the Sugar Planter.
John N. Caffery. D
Recent Studies IN Cane Insects.
7. II. Holloway.
Rice. =. m. Jenkins or r. c. Que
4 reau. Sd
Recess. n
Continuation OF Tractor Demon
STATIONS on the Farm OF the Epsfi-|
ment Station. 5ssss
Safe Farming, Bradford Knapp.
What the State is Doing for Rural
Schools, Thomas 1T. Harris.
Friday, January 10.
Miscellaneous Day.
Farm Machinery, E. B. Doran. I.
Horses and Mules, George e. Ne
som. -
Live Stock Sanitation. Harry Nor
MS and w. H. Daerymple.
Citrus Canker, ]. b. Garrett.
Farewell Luncheon.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23
LIST OF DEAD LETTERS.
Following Is he list Of dead II;

Following Is he list Of dead ~
Miss Annie Carter, Mrs. Mauai9
EARN. Master Terraa Holleman, Nh
Realthfel Howard. Willie Head, Car
Hendricks. Mrs. Ema Jones, 49,
Susie Juden, Miss Lucumlie, iNro
Maggie Magee, w. r. Pickering Ibrs
Co, Ferecle Regard. Miss MARI
Stepsaw, Miss Mary Williams, Mr..
Mile Walker.
JACOB SELLER.
Postmaster.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23

WANTED-Empty sacks. High
est price paid. Good corn sacks &C;
good oat sacks, SC; good small sacks.
assorted, sc; good hull sacks, &c.
Covington Grocery & Grain Com
pany. d2-At
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23
DON'T
Handle Your Candle Lighted
Christmas Trees Recklessly

HERE are q few warnings
~ that all Christmas cele-
brants will do well to OBJ
serve:
Use electric lights instead
Of candles wherever possible.
Never leave the children
alone with lighted candles.
Remove the curtains when
candlesare used in windows.
Use asbestos fiber instead
Of cotton to represent snow.
Use metallic tinsel and
not paper On your trees
Fasten your tree securely,
50 it will not tip over.
Remove the tree from the
house when the needles be,
come dry.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23

FOR SALE-2O acres of good land
facing good road, Groom house,
stables, chicken house; 2 acres under
fence; one mile from Abita Springs.
Price $4,000. G. e. Millar. Abita
Springs.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23

FOR sERyICE-The pure bred
registered Berkshire boar, "Winona
Lee, Champion 4th, No. 2204l6.
great breeding son of Laurel Cham
pion No. 166626S, greatest breeding
Berkshire boar in tins world. and III:
dam . great championship SOW
Riverside Farm, Box 635. Covington
L.. just
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23
ing), conducted by A. F. Kidder.

ing), conducted by A. F. Kidder.
Business Meeting CT Louisiana
Poultry Breeders Association.
The Poultry Industry. ILLUSTRATED
by moving pictures, Harry Lamon.
Activities OF the Junior Extension
Department, e. S. Richardson.
Wednesday, January 10.
Swine Day.
Forage Crop Rotation for Hogs
w. r. Dodson.
Address, r. L. Hill.
Practical Problems in the FrodIc-
ton of Market Hogs, A. ). Huffman,
Community Markets and Market
ing, Turner Wright.
Recess.
The Outlook for ne. Swine indus
try, E. C. Stone.
Demonstration in Breed Types of
Hogs, e. l.. Jordan.
Corn Judging, (Agronomy Build
ing).
Meeting of Louisiana SWINE Breed
ers' Association.
Good Roads, W. e. Atkinson, State
Highway Engineer.
Government Aid to Good Roads,
(l.lustrated), Engineer, Once OF
Roads and Rural Engineering.
Thursday, January IL.
Dairy Day.
Demonstration. at the Creamery.
in the Handling of Dairy Products;
(a) Pasteurization and l,.i.tllng Of
Market Milk; (b) Butter Making
(c) Use Of the Balbcock Test, J. NJ.
Cadwallader and C. w. Rliway.
Growing Crops on the Dairy Farm,
". R. Perkins.
Why Dairv.-.s Will Co.s.ru. to
Develop in the South, ]. f. MeLain.
Developing the Dairy Herd, g. G.
Humphrey.
Recess.
Dairy Cow Demonstration, y. g.
Humphrey.
Dairy Cattle Judging Contest by
Dairy Farmers, conducted by G. Fl.
Staples.
Corn Judging (Agronomy Build
ing).
Annual Meeting OF the Louisiana
Jersey Breeders Association.
Illustrated Lectures on Silos, J II.
IMccaain.
Marketing Of Wool, T. Wright.
Conservation of our Natural Re-
sources. Harry D. Wilson.
Friday, January II.
Beef Cattle Day.
lPasteurs and Grazing Crops. W
r. Perkins.
Results of Beef Cattle Feeding
Demonstration, w. F. Ward.
Address, u. C. Humphrey.
Utilization OF Waste Lands Tor
Beef Cattle Production, George e
Nesom.
Recess.
Cattle Production on the Farm
and Plantation, led by R. w. Kiser
Short Talks by Practical Cattle
Men: tai Beef Cattle on the Rice
Plantation; (b) Utilizing Wornout
Cane Land for Cattle Production
(c) Value of Beef Cattle on the Cot.
ton Plantation; td) Beef Cattle or
Abandoned Lands.
Demonstration in Judging Beef
Cattle, G. C. Humphreys and w. F
Ward.
Home Mixing of Fertilizers. Gag.
ronemy Buitding).
Illustrated Lecture, w. F. Ward
Farm Machinery illustrated, E. B
Doran.
Saturday, January Is.
Sale Of Beef Cattle at Baton Rouge
Fair Grounds.
Address on Cattle, by G. G. Hum
phreys.
Sale of Beet Cattle. Auctioneers;
Fred Reppert and Cary NJ. Jones.
Monday, January is.
Corn Day. s.
Preparing the Land for Corn, C
E. Speed.
Commercial Fertilizers, A. P
Kerr. -
Handling Of Corn, etc, from thu
Standpoint CT the Railroads, ID. c
! Welty. Agricultural Commissioner
Iron Mountain Railroad.
Problems confronting the Practi
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23

FOR RENT-The upper floor of
the Seller Building; rooms nicely
furnished. Bath and shower baths;
modern Improvements. Apply to
n. Seller, Covington, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23

RANK STOCK WANTED-Fifteen
or twenty shares OF the Covington
Bank & Trust Co. Is wanted. Sl4O
per share will be pad for SAM.
Address TX. Y" this office a5tf
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23
Farmers Short
Course at the
State University
CONTINUED from page IL

Those Who Will Lead in the Work.
The members OF the faculty of the
College OF Agriculture OF the Uni
versity, and invited specialists, will
lead In the discussion OF the subjects
listed on the programme. Time will
he given at the end OF each lecture
and demonstrat on for questions, etc.
Will It Be Worth While to Come for
q Part OF the Course II One Can-
not Remain the Full Time?
The programme has been arrang-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23

=, Improve your swine herd 100 per
cent In four months. The oar is
q Of the herd. Will trade register
ed pedigreed first prize winning Jun
nor Duroc Jersey boar, ready for ser
vice. TOR cash or bankable papers.
n. Nielsen, Coyington, La.
dec23-m
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23

WANTED-Empty sacks. High
est price paid. Good corn sacks &c;
god cat sacks, Sc; good small sacks,
assorted, sc; good hull sacks. &c.
Covington Grocery & Grain Com
Dany. dZ-4t
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23
LET BOYS AND GIRLS RAISE
POULTRY.

Why not interest your boys and
girls in the poultrp business. Why
not give them some interesting work,
that will not only help keep down
the high cost of living, but, at the
same time, give them practical train
ing? Let them join the poultry
club.
Every boy and girl has some leis-
ure each day II this time is applied
to some good occupation, in which he
is interested, it Will help him in
many ways.
No occupation, probably, has more
possibilities for the development OF
ambition, good judgment and pa
thence than the poultry business.
|Poultry-keeping does not require
hard work, but at the same time 1t
must be done with care, diligence
and system.
When we stop to consider that the
poultry business is second to none on
the farm from the financial stand
point we find another good reason
| for interesting the boys and girls
in this work. Many farm focks are
paying for the upkeep of the family
and supplying extra money besides.
The experience obtained in caring
for poultry greatly benefits the boy
or girl no matter what field of work
is taken up in after life.
Help him to decide on some stand
ard breed of fowl and allow him tc
have but one variety. He viii take
more interest in caring for good
fowls than a flock of mongrel, or
mixed, chickens.
Here is an opportunity to start
your boy or girl in a form of work
that will inculcate love for farm
life and develop qualities that make
| for success in any line of endeavor.
I-E. o. Edison, Extension Division,
La. State University.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23
HER SON SUBJECT TO GROUP.

MY son Edwin is subject to
Group" writes Mrs. EGO. Irwin, New
Kensington, Pa. Il put in many
sleepless hours at night before |
learned of Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. Mothers need not fear this
disease if they keep bottle Of
Chamberlain Cough Remedy in the
house and use it as directed. 1t al
ways gives my boy relief" Obtain
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23

WANTED-For colonization pur-
poses large and small tracts Of land
In st. Tammany parish. N. Nielsen.
Covington, La. s3-lOt'
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23
DO YOU HAVE SOUR STOMACH

II you are troubl with sour
stomach you should eat slowly and
masticate your food thoroughly, then
take one of Chamberlain Tablets
Immediately after supper. Obtain
able everywhere.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23
-9'
NOTICE.
TO Whom It May Concern:
am applying for parol.
d16-2t WILLIE STRICKL1N.

FOR sALE-1n good condition,
used Buick Roadster, cheap. Apply
to w. N. Patrick. Covington, La.
d2tf
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23
/ II h u y, n n
Truth Is Paramount.

God promised the people OF
Jerusalem that he would
save the city from destruc-
ton II they should find "a
man that executeth judg-
ment and seeketh the truth"
Each of us in our individual
capacity may be the saving
power of ell our associates.
1T behooves us to seek the
truth, and, after learning It
to execute judgment In put
ting into effect that truth. As
we approach Christmas time,
we are looking for the COM /,
ing Of MIN who will save the
world.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23

FOR SALE-One-half square of
ground with house and barn, at your
own price. Apply to NJ. Nielsen,
Covington, La. n18-tf
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23

FOR SALE-Young cocks. Black
and White Orpingtons. $500 each.
Corneaux pigeons, three pair for
$1,000 A. Fromherz, Hygeia, La.
WANTED-Boys and girls over IA
years, andwomen, at once at the
cannery. Good pay,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23

Disposition of the crochet spred of
Mrs. Chas. Dutsch will take place at
Lacroix's store January l, 1917.
Call iii examine.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23

FOR SERVICE-Tne pure bred
Jersey bull. Major" formerly own
I'D BY g. McHardy. He Is 10 excel
lent condition. Riverside Farm,
Ror Gas. Coyin1ton. La. jul8-tf
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23

FOR 6ERVICE-Registecer mann
moth Kentucky Jack. Fairbanks W..
NJ. 1894. Terms: $500 down and
$500 when foal comes. w. NJ.
Poole. at Parkview Livery Co. stable.
Covington. La. ocz1-t1
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23

FOR SALE-Pure bred White
Wyandotte eggs for setting; fresh
laid eggs Tor eating. Orders taken
for pure bred Barred Lock baby
chickens. Phone 273, or address
Mrs. w. II. Yenni, P. O.. Box 574,
Covington, La. d23-1t
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23

FOR SALE-Work horse, cheap;
or will trade for pony. B. Nelson.
Columbia Road, 5-mile post. d23-2t
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23
HOLIDAY OFFER.

From now until New Year you can
have setting Of Is eggs from my
Barred Plymouth Rocks for z 5 cents.
Chas. F. Bollwdt, Abney place, Claib-
orne. Phone 266.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23

FOaR SALE-Registered Llewelyn
settlers. Five beauties. Fine breed.
Apply to Mr.. J. Levy, S,ideH, La.
d23-2ts
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23

FOR sALE-Fresh eggs. Apply
18th ave. and Monroe street.. d9-4t
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23
SUCCESSION.

SUCCESSION.
Succession of Mrs. Virginia Medal,
Deceased.
No. 1897.
Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court,
Parish of st. Tammany,
Louisiana.
Whereas Marcelin Rousseau has
dled petitton applying for letters OF
administration in the above entitled
succession and has filed a sworn de-
ScRaption and valuation of property
helnging to said succession In the
clerks Office.
Notice IL hereby given to all whom
Il may concern to show cause, il any
they have or can, within seven days,
Why the prayer Of petitioner should
not be granted and the description
and valuation OF said property should
not be homoaogated.
r. J. FREDERICK,
613-1t Clerk Of Court.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23
A CHRISTMAS PRAYER
By REV. RALPH CURTIS JONES.

fulzto thee on this
Cd Dtmas day for all
the good things In life,
thankful for the lOwly
birth In Bethlehem, for
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23

AMEN.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23

Is NOT COMPLETE UNLESS YOU
HAVE A BOX OF THE FAMOUS
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-22
MONDAY, MAY 22, 1916
ALASKA'S FULL NEED.

Central Alaska is just now looking toward the construction of the new government railway with an eager ness that is fully justified, because it means an abundant supply of cheap fuel, which is Alaska's first and most insistent need. The imported coal has been exceedingly expensive, too ex- pensive for mine working. The vari- ous communities have nibbled at the local wood supplies until the forests have receded many miles, and it has become increasingly difficult to pro- vide necessities with present conve- niences.
 Just now wood famine is feared for next winter. Lack of snow the coming fall would make wood almost inaccessible and induce fuel famine, according to the view of the Fair banks Times. In the old days it was possible to make a quick trip to the forests and procure ample fuel. Now the woods are days journey way for team and without ample snow the journey is difficult.
 The Nenana coal fields, 100 miles from Fairbanks, should supply coal at not more than $5 per ton, once the the railroad is built. Wood sells for approximately S15 per cord. The government, recongnizing the emer- gency, is now locating construction crews and graders at Nenana for the purpose of pushing the railroad work both north and south of that point.
 To Fairbanks and other Central Alaskan points cheap fuel will have vitalizing effect. Not only will very great household expense be saved, but the production of gold will be greatly increased and immigration to the ter ritory will be encouraged.-Post-1n- telligencer.