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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
Indiana County Agent News

Thursday evening committee con-
sisting of township institute chair
men and Interested farmers met at
the court house to discuss plans for
the organization of a county better
farming association. on Saturday
afternoon a meeting was held TO
complete the temporary Organiza-
ton and officers elected. The gov
erning body will consist of three di-
rectors from each township and the
township institute chairman and
presidents of farmers clubs become
directors by virtue of their office A
meeting of the officers and directors
will be held once each month in the
county agents office to discuss the
work which has been done during
the past month and TO lay plans for
the coming month Memberships
Will be solicited for the organization
and it is expected that the most of
the constructive work and demon
stration work will be carried on
through the organization"
II. r. Smalley. Steuben Co: AN
COLA has some chance of getting a
large milk condensory. Our Rotary
club has appointed a committee of
five TO work with the county agent
and representative farmers and we
are preparing to make a thorough
investigation of the proposition. An
automobile tour will be made this
week in Hudson and other points
in Michigan where condensories
have been located for a number Of
years.
II. A. Stevens, Clark Co: "On
Saturday a meeting was held at the
home of Albert Mahan at which a
! placing contest was conducted to de-
termine if possible just whether
there was need of a COW testing as
! ISOLATION in that community. The
% men present were asked TO par
F, ticipate in the contest Five cows
were brought out in which the rec
ords had been computed on the but
terfat basis. Not one man was able
10 show that he was competent TO
place five. four or even three right.
one man placed two according TO
their. rating by records and three
placed one COW properly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
Information for Farmers and Orchdrdists
The Rural School Term
(By J. l. McBren School Extension Agent u. S. Bureau
of Education, Department of the Intenor).

The advantage of a state with a
mandatory compulsory school at
tendance law and long rural school
term over a state with only an op-
tional compulsory school attendance
law and short rural school term
are clearly seen in California ard
South Carolina. The average rural
school term in California is IFS days
While the average rural term IN
South Carolina is 94.5 days, accord
ing 10 the latest statistics showing
separately the length OF rural and
urban school terms. The average
number of days attended by Cali
fcrnia children between the ages Of
five and is, that is, during their
compulsory school period, is 111.9
days per year. while in South Caro-
lima it is only 41.3 days per year
ON this basis OF attendance from
the first to the 12 grades, inclusive,
that is, extending from the first
grade through the high school, the
average education for each child in
California was 1.342.S days, while
the average education for each child
IL South Carolina is only 1856 days,
thus making the average education
for each child in California S47.2
days more than the average educa-
ton for each child in South Caro-
Ina. California gives a higher av-
erage number of days education for
each child than any other state in
the Union; only the District of Co
lumbia gives more, 1892 days
IS more days than California, and
9O3.6 days more than South Caro-
lima.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20

Even where a state has a long
rural school term. as Maryland has
had for several years past, with only
q weak optional compulsory attend
ance law, the long rural school term
is materially shortened by a low av-
erage daily attendance. The aver
age rural school term in Maryland
has been for some years 1913 days.
but under this ''puerile and de-
fenseless," compulsory attendance
law, to quote the state superintend-
eat Of public instruction in that
state. the number of pupils attend
ing daily in every 100 enrolled in
the rural schools of Maryland was
only 81. This makes the actual av-
erage rural school term in Maryland
only 91.7 days. on the other hand.
Oregon, with a statewide manda-
tory school attendance law, has had
a rural school term of 11S.7 days.
The number OF pupils attending
daily in every 100 enrolled was 90.6.
While Oregon's legal rural school
term was GIL days shorter than that
of Maryland, yet on account Of Ore
CONS statewide mandatory compul-
sorry attendance law, her actual av-
erage rural school term was 1915
days, or 1873 days longer than Mary
lands actual average rural school
term. However, the last session Of
the general assembly of Maryland
passed a statewide mandatory
school attendance law which, if
properly enforced, will put Mary
land straight on this question:" to
quote Supt. stevens again.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
INDIANA s CORN
IS DAMAGED
Crop Fails to Turn Out as
Well as Expected, Says
Field Agent.

The corn crop as "A whole did not
turn out as wen as was anticipated,
although what is good will be crib
bed and the poor quality used for
ensilage. In the north part OF the
state frost damaged the crop very
materially while in the south part
the greatest damage was from heat
and storms. Complaint from an
sections has been received OF poorly
hued and small. chaffy ears. Husk-
ing is progressing very rapidly and
viii be practically completed within
the next two weeks II the weather
continues favorable.
The wheat crop is the smallest for
many years and will not grade above
No. for the whole crop. notwith-
standing that there were some sec
tons that produced an excellent
grade.
The oats crop is considerably
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
MILK PRODUCERS
To HOLD MEETING
National Gathering in Chicago
to Discuss Problems of
the Oairymen.

CHICAGO, Nov. 1S.-To more
cheapIy produce and market the
whole milk supply of the United
States in the territory tributary TO
the large cities. the first national
meeting of milk producers was call
ed today for Dec. 3. The Milk Pro
ducers association of the Chi
cago dairy district sent out the call
This organization which took the
initiative. numbers 1900 dairy
men in northern Illinois and Indiana
and southern Wisconsin. and has al
ready shown. it's power by winning
the milk strike some months ago
against the big city middlemen. By
working together nationally, in
stead of in districts. their problems
may be more quickly worked out,
the Chicago producers believe. The
meeting will be held under the aus
pices Of the national conference on
marketing and farm credits, which
holds its fourth annual gathering at
the Hotel Sherman, Chicago, the
week of Dec. 40.
In the call issued today by the
board of directors Of the Milk Pro
ducers' association in session here, a
statement regarding the problems
leading up to the call is made. The
business is undergoing a remarkable
Transformation at the present time,
it is said, and milk producers are
faced with but two alternatives-to
go out of business. or recognize their
methods Of production and distribu-
ton. Land values, higher labor
charges, higher costs of feeds and
sanitary requirements combine TO
bring this about for the man in tie
business near the large city.
Must Work Out Problems.
Milk producers must, thereto re,
take upon themselves the working
out Of fair and equitable methods
for collective sale Of their milk, e"
SAYS this statement. The must al
so work to secure contract prices
that range over a longer period than
the customary six-month contract.
believing, therefore, that one
section may learn from another and
that some workable plan may be
agreed upon that Will avoid costly
strikes that entail loss TO producers
and suffering 10 consumers, the
Milk Producers association Of the
Chicago dairy district invites milk
producers from every district in the
United States to meet US at the HO-
tel Sherman Dec. 5 under the aus
pices Of the national conference on
marketing and farm credits 10 con-
fer on plans looking 10 the reor-
ganization OF our industry"
w. J. Kittle, % S. LaSalle St. Chi
cago. is secretary of the organization
making the call. The president is
Frank T. Holt OF Kenosha, Wis.
Advance reports from delegates
already chosen indicate that close TO
2, 900 delegates, representing 2.000.-
600 farmers, will attend the fourth
conference. In 1915 there were 46
states represented The conference
is an open forum where farmers or
CARNATIONS and others interested I'm
the development Of American a gri-
culture along more business-like
lines and the more economic distri-
button Of farm products, as well as
the sounder financing of farming
business. may meet 70 work out ma
tional policies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20

Plymouth Roc s and Wyandottes
are bred TT oughout the world. and
both are famous utility fowls. but
the WyandOttes seems to lead as
table poultry. Their close, compact
formation makes them valuable for
the growing Of broilers, roasters and
smaller-sized poultry. They mature
quickly and are always plump and
ready for the market. and will pro-
duce a profitable number Of eggs
throughout the year
Following the introduction of
Buff Plymouth Rocks. Wyandotte
Breeders produced Buff WyandOttes.
In some instances these were the
offspring of Golden Wyandottes,
Buff Cochins and White Wyandottes
crosses. In others they were select
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20

short of last year. and while it is of
splendid color, the extreme heat at
the filling period caused it 10 be
very light weight per measured
bushel.
Tobacco is not grown very extern
sively in this state, but the counties
that do produce il report a splendid
crop this year, both weight and color
being exceptionally good and the
crop put away in the best condition.
The early potato crop was a fair
ly good one. but the late potatoes
were almost a failure. Blight, bugs
and frost being the agencies contrib
uting 10 the disaster.
Hay was about the only full crop
produced this year. it being one OF
the largest and best ever raised in
the state.
The total production of apples
compared with a favorable year. Is
very low. Very few OF the farm or
chards had any at all, but the com
mercial orchards in nearly all cases
report n good crop. and some OF
them the largest crop ever raised
The quality is unusually good eX-
cept in few sections. The late va
rieties are raised much more extern
sively than the early and nearly al
Of them are marketed, either at the
orchard or through cold storage
houses The number OF trees re-
mains about the same as the census
reported. although many large or
chards have been set out since thai
time.
GEORGE c. BRYANT.
Field Agent
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
SELECTING SHOW corn.

In selecting samples of corn for
the fall festivals and corn shows be
sure that the ears are uniform and
that they show a good seed condi-
ton. Uniformity in a 10-ear lot of
show corn covers a multitude OF
sins. If in addition 10 this every kerr
rel shows a good strong germ face
the judge viii perhaps ind himself
looking at your sample SO long that
he will have 20 tie blue ribbon on
il in order 10 clear his Conscience
Farm Life.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20

ed light-colored Rhode Island Reds.
After considerable intermingling of
these bloods and hard work. the
Buff Wyandottes became a really
handsome addition TO our list of
American breeds. Today it not only
rivals the White WyandOttes for
shape and type, but it equals the
Buff Plymouth Rock in color. and
both of these in turn are better in
color than the Buff Cochin. to which
each is indebted for its color. True
golden bun is the accepted shade.
The Buff Wyandottes has never
attained the immense popularity of
it's white cousin, although it possess
es the same utility qualities. 1t de-
serves 10 be more widely bred and
will give excellent results.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
A HERD CE $1,000 COWS.

An average Of s1,0T5 for IS
Guernseys was made at the sale OF
the Langwater herd OF F. LothTOp
Ames held at North Easton. Mass.
oct. 10. The best average sale pre-
vious in record prize was $3.50 Top
price for the sale was $3.50. which
c. L. A. Whitney OF New York paid
for Langwater Dairymaid 26377.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20

Care should be taken 10 handle
alfalfa hay so as not TO lose leaves,
as these contain considerably more
than so percent of the feeding value
Of the hsy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20

There are 20 national bird reser-
vations OF which 81 are in charge of
the department OF agriculture
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20

GEORGE c. BRYANT.
Field Agent.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
TURKEYS AND
GEESE FOR FANCY MARKED
Preparations Required to Suit
a Discriminating Trade
Five Points to Be Observed
and Some Dominant
"Don'tS."
BY Myra Kelsey Cox.
Fxperienced POultrywoman.

Only plump. well-grown fowls
can be converted into fancy-dressed
stock. Fasting, killing and chilling
arc of great consequence Well
dressed turkeys can be ruined 10y
careless handling. Turkeys are dry
picked. geese scalded. An under
standing Of the stages OF feathering
aids good goose dressing. Snug
packing OF perfectly cold fowls in
sures perfect condition.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-11-20

pQ6S Ill IuCu 10 JOIN q 4duuI ulAOl'
The employer will simply move his
plant to another city" Oh, mercy!
Where will he go if all men are in
telligent enough to belong to an or
ganization through which they can
better their living conditional Per-
haps he will retire from business, for
surely he has accumulated enough
to live at ease the rest of his life
through the sweat of another's brow.
He has never been. in favor of in
creasing wages to such an extent as
to make a mere worlingman indie
pendent and he despises any one who
has the courage to enlighten the poor
slaves. And yet he pretends to be
such a fine friend to his employee that
he says to him: Don't be foolish,
John, and pay dues to a~union, for
it's only used to pay high wages to
organizers and their bosses. They
cannot get more money for you. No!
For wages are governed by supply
and demand" says the book,
All! brothers and sisters, take a
warning when your employer tells
you not to join a labor union. He is
not interested in your welfare. He
is not your friend. Why, men, we
know of cases where man has been
shaving for years for firm and was
forced to sue the company because
of an accident that disabled him for
life, with the result thatthe one who
benefited most from the accident
was the Workingman's lawyer, Talk
about crooked union officials. They
are saints compared to some of the
crooked employers, But we are hap
Ply to say there are some employers
who know the true worth of a union
man and would rather employ him
than the selfish creature who cares
nothing for his brother, A union
man does not expect to do less work
for more pay, but he does expect to
get enough to pay tolive and edu-
cate his children and enjoy some of
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-11-20
THE BIBLE AND THE WO

THE BIBLE AND THE WORK.
Frs. = Many people bother more
about the authenticity" of the bible,
than they do about helping their fell
low men, What matters it if the word
Cod OF "Elohim" has beenmistrans-
lated or never stated at all? Does
that materially improve things for
the working class? Would the para
site gang that exploits the workers
have been greedier had they never
heard of the bible?
ITO what extent has the belief in
an infaIIble God made John D. or
any of his clan nearer human? Re
member the Ludlow massacre? What
would John D. have done had he not
believed, in God and the bible? 1t is
obvious that he is Christianized, but
not civilized! Could the butchering
in Europe be more sanguinaTy if the
nations involved did not look Zip to
God as the supreme ruler of the uni
verse and that nothing happens with
out His will?
It. is plainly evident that there is
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-11-20

We know the tactics that are used
in non-union shops. PAGERS, who re-
ceive a little more money unbeknown
to the other woTkmen, are used to
squeeze more work out Of the UNI
derpaid Foremen's pets, or those
who give part of their pay to the
straw boss, are given preference over
those who are not willing to do that.
They give us in the book their
claims about crooked labor officials
and ask workingmen to stay away
from unions because of their claim.
Think it over; friends. If you are a
member in good standing of a union
you have a right to get it out Of the
scoundrels. But what chance have
we against a crooked employer? The
deceiYing pamphlet lays much stress
on the heavy burden that is placed
on union men and women through
dues and assessments. The writer
being a Iay-membeT Of a union for
years can truthfully say. considering
the benefit derived thorugh union
ism, that it has been a most profta-
BILE Investments. E, Seheck.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1916-03-09

! Gunter Thomas, of Rankin's Cove,
made business trip to W. r. Jones'
Thursday.
Dave Colston, Dick Brown and Hugh
Thomas were on our pike Monday.
M. G. Webb went to Jasper Thurs
day.
Dan Lambert passed thru our burg
one day last week
Mrs. Bette Joues has returned homo
after an extended visit to their broth
er's, John Lewis, of North Jasper.
Willie Mcclure still makes his reg
ular trips to Crowley's Ridge.
Mrs. Laura Beeler visited Mrs. A.
Rogers Sunday.
Misses Katie and Maggie Thomas
attended Sunday school at Baptist Hill
Sunday.
W. M. Love filled his regular ar-
pointment here Sunday
Old "High Jake" feels pretty we'll
today. He killed hog and made lash
out Of the liver for dinner.
a. H, Torbett made short call on
W. r. Jones Friday.
Charlie Thomas went to Saylorsville
Tuesday. Old High Jake.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1916-03-09
Sulphur Spring.
Sbetiai to tie We5Os

Sbetiaiio the Ne1OS
There was prea"bing hero Sunday.
A large congrt cation attended and a
splendid sermon was delivered by Rev.
E. D. Lewis, of Sequachee.
Mr.. and Mis-. James Hoge, of Eben-
ezer, visited the latter's parents here
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Dock Davis visited
the latters PAL ent. at New Hope Sun
day.
Grady Hudson, of New Hope, called
on lady friends here. Sunday
Miss Lizzie Shelton went to Jasper
Monday to be at the wedding of Miss
Halle Coppinger,
Messrs Jim and Estes Grant and
Mr., Hooper, three noted singers Of
Whitwell, attended church bere Sun
day. Come again. boys.
Messrs. Dock and Curry Davis. Mar
Gus Shelton and Joe Smith called on
W J. Alder Tuesday.
Misses Kizzie and Dorcas Richard
looked sad Sunday.
G. ". McCurry and B. 3. Alder
went to Whitwell Saturday to be to
the republican powwow. Old Jumbo.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1916-03-09
Monterey, Tenn.

SreaaE 10 tie MtrwS
Visiting seems to be the order of the
day.
Mrs, Maud Riddle, of Davidson, has
returned home and was accompanied
by her sister, Mrs Josie Mathews.
Roy Matthews and sister, Blanche,
are visiting their uncle, J. B. Cook.
OF Crawford.
We have been having some real cold
weather.
Most everybody in this community
is enjoying good health.
Q E. Mathews spent Thursday night
with his brother, L. 0 Mathews.
Mr.. and Mrs Gilbert Melton called
on her sister. Mrs. Robert Shaver, Fri
day night.
Mrs. Notie Purdor called on Mrs. L.
O. Mathews Thursday evening
The Holy Rollers will preach in our
community tonight.
Chester Wilson is still attracted to
L, L. Mathews. Guess Miss Grace is
the attraction.
suppose those hillbillies and strike
breakers of Dunlap succeeded in
breaking the strike. and have already
got their sugar tit, az we haven't
heard from the union men. We hope
that the union will remember the
geazers for all time to come.
II you want to see Mrs Mary Math-
ews smile, ask her how she likes her
new Jersey COW.
Walter Bowman is still making his
regular calls at L o Mathews. Guess
Miss Blanche is the attraction.
Marygold.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1916-03-09
Clifty.

Special to tie Ne7OS.
DR.. W. B. Young spent last week
in Nashville on business.
Miss Mary West and Mr.. Henry W.
Lawson we're married Sunday, Rev.
Ike Todd officiating,
A small child of James Cope. of
Stringtown, was burned to death Fri
day morning.
+. D. Holt and Miss Sallie Hudgens
were out walking Sunday afternoon.
The Holy Rollers have just closed a
revival meeting at the school house,
Mrs Mary Troglin, of Sparta,
preached several interesting sermons
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Fl. Lovejoy and
Miss Mosele Reaves took dinner at
DIR. Colts Sunday.
Mrs. Johnnie Harris called on Mrs
Young Saturday.
Mrs. Maggie Schmidt and Mrs.
Chillicks, of Eastland, were in Clifty
shopping Thursday.
Chas Eaden and family have moved
to Pikeville.
Miss Willie Officer visited homefolks
st Cookville Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. Angel failed to fill his appoint
ment here Sunday on account of sick
ness in his family.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1916-03-09
Fleming, Ky.

Sbeeiat 10 ,he NesoS.
Going to church seems to be the or
der of the day.
We have had church every night fol
the last three weeks and it is expected
to continue two weeks longer.
Wonder what was wrong that "Ba'
by DOLL" of KelIy's Ferry, didn't
write any last week. Come on, as we
enjoy reading your pieces
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas F. Miller and
family have returned to Fleming.
They didn't seem to like Etna as we'll
as of old.
People are gettitg busy in Fleming
as there were about 80 families came
in on the train this morning, and not
an empty house on the job.
Tom Baldwin has left for his home
in Sweetwater, Tenn.
Paul Pursley and Robert James
weIe seen at the poStoffice Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. G. A. Romines we're
seen at church Wednesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Looney we're seen
in Slygo. Ky, Sunday evening.
j. r. Stansberry has been looking
blue for the last two weeks Cheer
up, old boy, things will be all right
when you go back to Whiteside.
Wonder what is the matter with
Kentucky Kid" as we haven't heard
a..o.~, Cooo Iock xryaob
James Stansberry, Vernon Bailey
and few of their friends are plan
ming trip to the Lonesome Pine
Sunday. They hope to have nice
time.
Ed Grimes was in our town Sun
day.
James Stansberry was seen in Slygo
this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Farley Jones visited
here Sunday.
You Tennessee writer's, get busy.
We like to read pieces from Tennessee,
they make us think Of bone.
Kentucky Jim.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1916-03-09
HardscrabbIe.
Sbeciai 10 Me Nt7Oa.

| SbecIai 10 Me Ne7Oa.
julius Pickett, Henry and Bob and
r. T. Pickett went to Cumberland
mountain to visit their brother and
uncle. Jesse Pickett, and family a
few days last week. They report a
good time.
! Everybody is doing we'll
G. W. White informs us that some
good natured fellow shot into his
house the other night, the bali strik-
ing the window casing near by where
one of his boys was sleeping. Mr..
White says be does not think the fell
low shot into his house thru any i'll
will but he Was just too full of Ticker.
Mr. White says that be guesses the
fellow who did the shooting will have
to take dose of Judge Lynch's med
icine to connteract that shooting lick
er
1t certainly enowed last week and
everybody was rabbit bunting
Walter and Dave Richie from the
mountain, visited their sister, Mrs.
Bob Pickett Saturday night and Sun
day
Mrs Pbemia Grayson visited her
mother Sunday.
John Potter, J. A. Roberts and
Sherman Powell passed thru our burg
Sunday.
Mrs. Fronia Richie visited her
brother, r. T. Pickett.
George Bailey was out wadiug il
the snow for bis health.
James Bailey says Us aims TO start
vest about the first of Apri
Hill Billy.