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The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
MUCH PLANT FOOD REMOVED
Interesting Table Published by Expert ment Station at Purdue UniVer-
 sity on Soil Elements.

One hundred bushels of corn remove 292 pounds of plantfood from the ground. according to a table published by the experiment station at Purdue university. Of this amount. 16S pounds is contained in the ears and 124 pounds in the three tons of stover which is the average amount produced with 100 bushels of ear corn.
 Besides this draft on the soil for the production of a corn crop. a large amount of organic matter in the soil is caused to decay or burn out with the frequent cultivation given and by teaching. Soils vary so much in their losses at any one time and under sim liar conditions that the other losses can hardly be calculated with exact ness. Since corn or any other crop takes certain elements of plantfood from the soil and leaves others re- main. the problem of feeding the soil consists in furnishing those clements of plantfood which are needed.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
BRITISH DEFEATED
 IN MESOPOTAN|A
rohCs SENT AGAINST BAeoAo IS oAio TO HAVE ABANDONED
 THEIR POSITION.
NEW COMMA NJ ER IS kaMeo
oea. Dir Percy La ;e Named to Suc- eeea Gen. Nixon, Nho Is Reported py the House Of Commons
 tos' IT.

London.-Immad tely following the complete withdra, al of the Anglo French troops frol the Gallipoli pe- nlhsula came the word of serious defeat for the Bri ish army in Meso- potamia. This for e, sent against the Turkish city of ;agdad. is said to nave abandoned i zperilous position at hut-elAmara i'd to be in retreat, With the Turk sh rrny threatening to- surround it.
 The news come from Berlin, but ln view of the nowledge that the hut-et-Amara pos ton was regarded as unsafe for som time, it is believed to be true. -
 Goineident witt the story comes the naming of. new commander fGr the British army J. Austin Chamber lain, secretary for India, announced in the House of Con mons that Sir Percy Lake had been appointed to succeed John Eecles Nixt n to this command It is said that i'll lealth has compelled General Nixon u give up his posi- tion.
 Lieut.. Gen. Si Percy Heifry Noel Lake, who is 59 years old. and has had brilliant al my career. has been chief of the for sign staff in India since 1892 He served in the Afghan. war of 1878 1879 and was awarded q, medal, and was similarly honored for his services witt the Soudan expedi- tion in 1885.
 Much of fhis subsequent service. was in conneMtn with the Ganadiap, militia. for which he served bme time as quarter nastea afterward as chief of the General Staff, and then as inspector ger eral, leaving the last post to become division commander in India in 1911
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
PROFESSOR COBURN ON CORN
Great Authority lntimates It Will Be Many Years Before Purebred Corn
 Gan Be Developed.

r. D. Coburn, the great authority on alfalfa and corn. says there is no such thing as purebred corn, and in inmates that in his judgment it will be hundreds of years before such a thing can be developed
 It has taken more than five hundred years to bring about the present de velopment in purebred stock, and it is only a few years since it was known that plant life had any sexuality. We have improved corn, more or less i'm. proved, but no purebred corn worthy the name, and certainly none worth the price some schemers ask for it.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20

scend upon the hotel are requested to hand over to the management any money or articles of value they may have. 9 Those who have no baggage must pay every day. whereas those who have may only do so once a week. 8. Political discussion and playing musical instruments are forbidden. al so noisy conversations. i. It is per mitted neither to play at cards or at any other game of hazard. 5. Children of families and their servants should not walk about the rooms. 6. It is prohibited to present oneself outside one room in dressing gown or other negligent costume. I. Coffee, tea, and other culinary preparations may not be prepared in the room. or procured from the outside. as the hotel fur nishes everything one wants. s. Voy- agers who take their repast descend to the dining room. with the exception of invalids. who may do so in their rooms. 9 A double-bedded room pays double for itself. save the case where the voyager declares that one bed may be let to another person. 10. It is, however, forbidden to sleep on the floor"
 The Macedonian, criticised so much. and often unjustly, has become very sensitive to fault-inding. He has de- veloped one all-inclusive excuse for his sins and failings. and that is his in- variable excuse when blame is placed upon him that he has been under Turkish rule for so many, many years. He hastens to assure the disgruntled stranger of this fact often before eriti- cism can find verbal expression
 He trusses up his pigs for market, binding their legs so tightly together that the thongs bite deep into their flesh, causing the animals agony while on the way to market and during the wait for a purchaser. To the Euro pean, who remOnstrates at this unnec- essary cruelty, the Macedonian peas ant, gazing with sad tenderness at the suffering pig. answers: But we have been so long under the Turks" An, other thing that nearly touches the traveller in Macedonia is the extor- tionate prices he must pay in a land where all is naturally cheap. The Jew, the Greek, and the Wlach un- mercifully increase their bills. lodging and board are charged at many times their normal figures, and scenery. Bal kan smells and bedbugs also figure in the total
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
RECOGNIZE VALUE OF LIME
German Surgeons Have Discovered That It Is of Importance as Part
 of Soldiers Diet.

Surgeons in Bavaria are finding that the use of chloride of lime in the diet of soldiers increases their power of re- sisting chills and colds, and also hastens their recovery from wounds of the bones.
 It is several years since Doctors Elm merich and Loew called the attention of the world to the importance of lime in the diet of men and beasts. The Scientific American summarizes re- cent article by Doctor Loew on it's value for soldiers. Wounded men re- ceive daily from two or three grams of crystallized calcium chloride, or from three to four grams of lactate of lime. and some of their recoveries seem almost miraculous.
 In southern Germany calcium bread" is already much used. This can be made by adding five per cent of what is called calcifarin flour (which Is compound og ordinary four with
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
APPLYING FERTILITY TO SOIL
Manure Affords Cheapest Means Of Returning Organic or Vegetable
 Matter to the Land.

The application of manure is the cheapest means of returning organic or vegetable matter to the soil and the maintenance of good supply of de- eaying organic matter is the first and most important step in the mainte- nance of the productive capacity of the soil.
 It gives the soil better tilth, in. creases the availability of the mineral clements of plant food and improves the water-holding capacity of the soil in addition to being a source of nitro Experiment Station.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20

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The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
SCRATCHERS IN A BASEMENT
Plenty of Sunlight Afforded Fowls While Hunting Through Litter
 Muslin Used for Cover.

I have a basement three and one half feet deep in my poultryhouse where the birds get plenty of sun light while scratching. We keep about eight inches of straw in this
 basement. The house is 10 by IS feet in size, but the basement ex- tends five feet in front A frame was built over the openings in front on either side of the door and these
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
Golf Playing Brouqht Fortune,

When the duke of York was living in Edinburgh in 1881 he was tod that a certain shoemaker named Paterscne was the best golf player in Scotland, and him. the duke, later James H., chose as partner in a foursome. win ming huge stake. He promptly turned over the money to Patersone, who forthwith built a house in which the duke placed stone with a Patersone crest bearing the motto, Far and Sure"
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
For Representative.

We are authorized to announce MIR. c. A MEYERS as q candidate for Representative oi the Lower House of the General Assembly oi the State of Arkansas; subject to ae action o' the Democratic Primary election. advt
 We are authorized to announce HON. JOS FHUGHES as candidate for Representative of the Lower House of the General Assembly ofthe State of Arkansas; subject to the sctior ofthe Democratic Primary election. advt
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
For County and Probate judge.

We are authorized to announce JUDfE J. W. KIMBRo as q candidate for reelection to the office Of County and Probate Judge of Drew county: subject to the action of the Democrat ic Primary election. adVt
 We are authorized to announce JUDGE /" A. coKER as candidate for County and Probste Judge of Drew county; subject to the action of the Democratic Primary election. ad.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
chloride of lime) to the flour in mak ing the dough.
Some Printinc Facts.

In estimating the relative merit of type and plate printing from com. mereial point of view. it is cheaper to engrave pewter plate than to set up page of type, but the cost of printing from the plate is greater than from the types. If. therefore, a small num- Der of copies only is required, say 1000. it is cheaper to engrave. But if several thousand are likely to be sold. then the type system is more profitable.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20

Judge L. o. Smith, one of the candidates for Governor, has added a new plank to his plat. form-that of Woman's Suf frage-and opened headorc-.srs at the Capital Totel, Little Rock. Local Optic .and Wom an Suffrage, like oil md water, will not mix.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20

eem went TOT f0. eJ.rgainer bid in a her he said. t of date. Prob
 v te "Lion Attack
 'aao SIS. pretty in a hall and
 2 6r it at, say, $1
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20

president of the new republic he or. dered his loyal subjects on the two continents to embrace the Christian religion, to cease embracing their joss god, and to cut all queues close to the head.
 All these things the Atlanta Chi nese did with an alaerity that had not always characterized the race; and as for the joss they had worshiped so many years, they tore him down and burned his body to a fine crisp. t1oIy an at,
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
For Sheriff

We are authorized to announce MIR. WAL TER WILSON as a candidate for reelection to the office of Sheriff of Drew county; subject to the action of the Democratic Primary elec- tion. adyt
 We are authorized to announce MIR. JOHN ". WHITE as q candidate for Sheriff Of Drew county: subject to the action of the Democratic Primary election. advt
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
ifh&welng the sale spent ( nitions to belligere.. W Joe T. Robinson, befol

JUG |. NoOlnSOI, OStol cratic club in St. Louis x said"
 "If war should come to late our land-and 1 pra that 1t never will-we wo compelled to purchase a part of our military supp broad or be overrun by vading foe"
 We do not deny the ri others to purchase militia plies from us in time of WI at the same time insist up exercise of that right in ( our own extremity and p'
 "Under the laws of D traffic in contraband," cor the Senator from Arkansa permitted subject only penalty of seizure and co nation. Our markets are alike to the allies and tn, tral powers. We do not Germany and Austria the ito purchase these supple
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20

Dr. C. H. Brough, one of the for Governor, was 2 student under Woodrow Wilson If he imbibed any of the high qualities and noble principles of our great President he ought to make a very decent Govern or.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
To Test Iowa Dry Iau

Davenport, Ia.-John Hill city opened his saloon and his3l diate arrest was the first step case to test the validity of the rA of the mulLs law. which was intent to make Ikwa dry. The Iowa Liql Dealers Association is fighting case.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
D@SS

lfeeling steeds. l" Tain t us. Gotta wait for the the middle of the road, these cars for 30 years They don't appreciate itreets? Nothin'; abso- r climb a barricade, an bloody. All We get Is link of it."
 .itial trip from Prince
 f many sturdy sons, ,, ons of children that
 ldway. unreyerenced
 taher one of them ?
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
No Dancer of overfeedino.

There is little danger of over feeding colt if it is properly exer. cised. A colt should receive at least one pound daily for each 100 pounds of live weight. and if out in the cold a little more may bs used to advan. tage.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
Spreads Bean Blight.

Never walk through the bean patch or pick beans while vines are wet with dew or rain. This is one way bean blight and other bean diseases are spread from one part of the patch to another.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20

In a fight between the people and the politicians the people ought to win; but sometime they do not, since the politicians are slick ducks and get man, people to 20 with them.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
Eouaht Four OM eds.

Faron, okla.-Charged wthsouf ing illicit stills and suffer nk fir rious wounds in his leg.B rsS was placed in jail herei ft with four officers, durine8 which 30 shots were exchanged
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20

A ity in guerrilla warfare. their A sullenness toward the stranger.
 and their indifference in gen. erai toward the graces of life, the mountain peoples of Macedonia pos sess many lighter characteristics, whose expression often strike the trav- eler in their country as far more en- tertaining than the comic opera in his homeland. says a bulletin of the Ma tional Geographic society which tells some of the peculiarities of the con- glomerate -Bulgaro-T Turko=Gre- co-Wlach population of that area
 To begin with, the traveller in Mace donia forms the impression that he is come to land of bewhiskered wom- en; for most of the men of Macedonia wear skirts Some wear sort of bal let skirt, like the southern Albanian, and some long Mother Hubbard skirts, like the Saloniki Jew. The skirts worn by the Jewish men are wonderful things in brilliant colors, and of a kind of bed-curtain material While a great many Macedonian men have cast aside their skirts, enough of them have clung to the time-honored fashion to make the scene a confusing one to the Westerner on his first visit
 Prejudiced Against Water.
 The Macedonian, also, has custom all his own for observing the eere- mony of baptism Many of his priests use oil instead of water in this office on account of the general Macedonian prejudice against water for any other use than as a beverage. It is said that the people of Macedonia bathe as of ten as they marry. which is only once or twice in a lifetime. Bathing is thought by many of the superstitious mountaineers to be dangerous to health.
 The peasants of this country, on the other hand, are very fond of ornamen- tation. Their wives and daughters work long hours weaving and em- broidering for the town markets, and with their savings they buy brass belt buckles and bracelets. The bracelets often weigh more than a pound, and the belt buckles-that is, the more GOV eted sort-are great things ten inches square and more.
 There is an amusing custom ob- served in some of the smaller theaters of the Macedonian cities, which '- ables the theatergoer to pay accord ing as he is entertained Between the acts. the actors and actresses make their way about the house and take collection. The leader of the band comes first, then comes the leading lady, and so on down the list until the least of the entertainers has had his or her chance at the guests pocket. books. The actors are largely Arme- nians; the plays are mostly comedies. with the tragedy touch of the inter- ludes of collection.
 Saloniki Hotel Rules.
 Despite the voluminous criticisms which have been written about the backwardness of Macedonia, the Mace donian might boast of having among the few hotels in the world that go in for teaching their patrons manners. There is such hotel in Saloniki In a conspicuous place, on the walls of its bedrooms, the following rules of conduct are displayed to guide the traveller alright.
 T. Messieurs the voyagers who de-
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
Always Place for Horse

There will always be place for the horse in spite of opinions to the con trary. Gasoline may run out, tires blow up and the differential get out of whack, but the horse can always be depended upon to get us home.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
Fire Scare at C.

Washington.-Fire cd damage in the basement building that houses tn and Navy Department practically confined to ( stored in the basement ing's janitor force, was about 5000.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
Hammerstein Rank ru,t.

New York.-An inv6 nthry pett tion in bankruptcy wae3 ilad in tn federal district court & inst Oseaf Hammerstein, the grand dpera in presario, by three credi -ofs whos claims amount to about oPOo.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
 Americans Kept oR Ships.

London-Thirty Ameri can horse tenders have protested to the Ameri-a can embassy that they ~ being held. on board the British ste4a ship Kelvi5l mia at Manchester under dangerously unsanitary conditions. He Kelvinds came from New Orlean8.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
Machinery Shed Costs.

It is estimated that it is unprofit- able to build for machinery any spe- eial shelter which adds more than 15 per cent to the total amount in- vested in machinery on the average farm.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20

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The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
 Number Missina ReaI

London.-An announcement by Peninsula and Oriental Steap Compay says the number of pei on board the steamer Persia who
 not been accounted for aggregate Of these 119 were passelG - members of the crew. IF
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
We are au R. ROYAL. a

ho A.1nhaa eandn m
 Democratic Primary claims
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
Bryan Has eriev; ],

New York. - Willia,,f Bryan vigorously protes the law of New York s he was required to come < own expense and give q a suit for libel.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
For Circuit Clerk.

We are authorized to announce MIR. H. o BURKS as candidate for reelection to the office of Circuit Clerk, of Drew county; sub- feet to the action of the Democratic Primary elecflnu aQVt
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
Iiionorably | our pre1S

do not give the allies the exclus- ihonorably i've right to purchase them" our presfe pI
 "When the war began, both has eve'> E sides to the combat had this at hearu NE
 right and exercised it. England popul&ex
 since has established her suprem- isl r\ s%
 acy of the seas and has so over- poss, o. \erane
 come German commerce that denlss baIou
 ne atter can no longer carry on het 1es5 this traffic and to now place an lor .mbargo on the exportation of U ike of Keep arms, would in the opinion of ea Too Much many, constitute unfrendly 70. Il" rr'oeS act"
 The above from Senator Rote~5 horses has led nson,s speeeh is q clear 1,raisng colts and complete to @ Neie 10 @ no oe , .ta is.s German svmpathizers whomg the winter and early asking this Government tc farm work is performed an embargo arms anc'e' inisn' "' wen '"'S' ." munition. It is only b farms it is best to have the great high seas are foa in the spring that Ioon+rJ of Germanv's ne the spring work starts 'w@o o 9s ready for the harness I.srctne ro Oermans hould be weaned at six months ling thems vIves hoarsme A great number of bargo. Suppose eob eio"ins aiter peiis "ealeu ra navy shohi lRee every The colt should be eat nough to g V ing grain before weaning and good p,rI;s,, flee, 4, pasture provided In this way not M setbacks will in the colts pecom9r n Fl growth.
 anyb -3 Many farmers make the mistake of to thws, heePins .hen eoits III % the oaih eoo vH0'e '- thing stormy days and at night eem went for $40. k . & ~ - I,..Iia ~ % s A '' ~ D, rgainer bid in . ~ , ~ s , , Line , " ns been steady increase in the price
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
 America Will Not Act,

Washington 1t is authey said the United States w1S4 to the suggeslit by Sir Eta areys that tribunal of American naval off cers investigate beliIgesent. -efrdSs61 and counter-ch rges or inhupaasl Britain and Germany.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Eor Congress.

We gre authorized to announce HON. SAM M TAYLOR as a candidat for reelection to the Lower House of Congress of the Sixth Congressional District; subject to the action of the Democratic party. advt.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
GeeIona Not Td1 do

London.-The Peninsula ~ sls tai Steamship Company statement that the stear was sunk in a collis steamer Vonvilston.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
THE MEXICAN TlOUBLE.

Last week, down il Mexico, some 16 American miters, who were travelling by trin to 2 mining camp, in Mexito. wer held up and murdered b! a ban of Villa bandits. V Q
 This internal outrage vi eco mitted for the sole purpSc6a plunging the United States aa war with the Carranza GtE
 ment in Mexico; and " "jlngoes" yelled loud andaL : for President Wilson to seas A
 troops, forthwith, dowr,so> z !, and avenge the killips credstedIw
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
ProsneritY For

London.-Since the peg nu war Great Britain has spG 1t S60, 100000 for horses in th States.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
Stop No America

Washington.-The Sta oepar was advised by Ambass 1T Sf Paris that the French gd rnInee ordered the captain theH uiSers cartes to act with great8 lreIa1 cumspectlon and not to 6b,p 4pY nor American vessels.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
Chinese Colony of Atlanta Is Sorey Puzzled

TLANTA. GAIa hundred members dlons A find themselves dilemma When Dr. helm
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
.arShal.

nnounce MIR. J. E.
 collection to the of 7 of Monticello; sub- temocratic party. ad
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
Most Emil
 A New Remed.
,r r,er,a and ity Treasurer.

pr. Eberle and - well as Dr. Simon to announce MIR. R. l.. Authors-agree that for Treasurer of the City the disease, the urine to the action of the furnishing us with a c7lection. advt ples upon which it is.nnounce MIR. c. W and accurate knowleG reelection to the of the nature of disease City of Monticello; tained. If backache. sene Democratic party. hnf
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
President, whc ;s

:, p.ohas sly into thin air, when pur- r.sl5d by posse of loo men and the village police force, Constable John Thompson.
 The woman of mystery has been busy and women and children are afraid to venture out Of their homes Children playing in the woods that skirt Northwood. the country home of Mortimer L. Schiff, were first chased by the "spook." Their stories
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20

frequent urination botl you, or if uric acid in
 caused rheumatism, go or you suspect kidnt trouble just write Dr.
 Surgical Institute, Buffa a sample of urine and toms. You will receiv advice after Dr. Pierce examined the urine-th fully done without ch viU be under no obligati
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
For County and Probat Clerk.

DICKSON as 8 candidate for .,.. the office Of County and Probs 'is 1s
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20


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The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
York's Streets

e not yet been sung in thoroughfares and the
 to be annoyingly face
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20

We are authorized to announce MIR o..-, CARTER as candidate for Road overseer of Dis riet No.2 Springhin Townshipl; subject .aAt- tee action of the Democratic primary. ad
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
Mississippi solons Meet.

Jackson, Miss.-The Mississippi \ islature convened for it's biennial s siop of 90 days.
The Monticellonian., 1916-01-20
He-What a m- City Recorder.

ized to an ounce MIR. W. H. 'didate for Recorder of the
 T; subject to the action of the ' advt.