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The Detroit times., 1916-06-07

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The Detroit times., 1916-06-07

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23
LESSFERT|L|zER
 USED BY FRENCH
Nearly Two Million-TOn De- crease-AccOunts for Fall
 ing Off of Crops

Paris. April 1O.-( (Correspondenc of the Associated Press 1.-The consumption O. fertilizers in France diminished 1750,O0O tons during the year 19l4-15 as compared with the year 1913-14 according to sta- tistics collected by the minister of agri- culture. This is taken as accounting largely for the 10 per cent decrease in the total crops in uninvaded regions Potash fertilizers, of which 125O0O tons were used in 1919-14, came from Germany and the consumption went down last year to 5000 tons. The linseed mills of south ern France, tempted by higher prices ob- tainable in Switzerland, Norway and England, exported linseed oil cake in preference to filling local contracts at 10 to F francs per cwt. France also ex- ported 6o,0O0 tons of superphosphates dur ing the last 10 months of 1915, while at the same time she imported 220000 tons of nitrates as against the average of 2SO,O0O tons. It Is estimated that for the crops now growing there have been used l5o,0OO tons of fertilizer as against the usual requirement of 425,000 tons, resulting In situation that is rather alarming since the soil of France, productive as it is, has absolute need of fertilization.
 Monsieur Jules Meline minister of agri- culture, has already assured the full op- eration of the factories producing phos- plates, and also has succeeded in bring ing from Algeria raw materials in suf- ficient quantities There still remain two great difficulties, the exactions of dealers and the difficulty of transportation. Sul- phate of soda has gone up 80 per cent, sulphate of ammonia 70 per cent, super phosphates 125 per cent scoria from dephosphoration GO per cent: nitrate of soda, which comes from Chile, is cheaper there thar before the war, yet it has gone up in France from 30 francs per 100 kilos in July, 1915, to A francs at the present time. Linseed oil refners de- Dland much higher prices for oil cake. but the government has intervened ar.s required them to fill all their contracts in France at the contract prices before filling export orders at higher prices. In a debate on this subject in the Cham Der of Deputies, it was proposed +o au- thorize the minister of agriculture to make complete census of all stocks on hand of fertilizers ready for use and of all materials that enter into their com- position, and to requisition them for the benefit of agriculture in case it becomes necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23
Miller's Antiseptic oil, Known As Snake Oil

Has perhaps relieved more sufferers than any other known remedy in the same length of time. More than 10000 bottles sold in the past four months, un- der an absolute guarantee to give satis- faction or money refunded, and only three bottles have been returned Many have testified that they had suffered with Rheumatism until they had been forced to give up their work, because they could not use their limbs Some could not even raise their arms above their head, have been restored and are now praising this wonderful oil that other sufferers may be relieved. No wonder this great oil treatment has sprung into such tremendous populari- ty in so brief time, and so much praised today by the thousands throughout the South. For Rheuma- tism, Neuralgia, Lumbago. stiff and aching joints or any kind of an ache or a pain. it is said to be without an equal. For Sore Throat. Group, Diph- theria and Tonsilitis and for cuts and burns, it has been found most effect i've. This wonderful new oil remedy that is producing such remarkable re- suits throughout the country is now for sale by all leading druggists Accept no substitute for there is nothing like it. Golden red color only, Every bot tie guaranteed; 25c and soc a bottle, or money refunded. Jacobs Drug Store. Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23
Result of the First Day

IoH Juu6c
 T had no idee there was such a lot a-going on!'' chirped fat little Mrs. Bung of Bung's Corners, as she opened a puffy rapid-fire on Mrs. Tipps also of the same neighborhood.
 What's it all bout, Malissy?" gurgled Mrs. Tipps her eyes commencing to bulge with excitement "It's gittin' late. an I'd a-orter be home this minute fixin' supper for my old man. but Ian sakes, if there's any news--''
 well t begin with. there's straw ride t'night, down to Blueport, that Saray Euggins and Jeff Shuckles is a gittin' up. an a big pile of young folks is a-goin. Marthy Spiles has been took with another sick spell, and Colonel Co ker is a-goin' to haul cordwood tonor- row from Tivton-he's got two loads sold to Buzz Lanny Mis- Lawser is a-goin' to have card party nixt Tuesday night, and pears like most everybody in town was axed but me
 "The Sposhkin boys killed two slSunks on Sprague's Lane last night, and has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23
Cutting Down Expenses

Walt Mason in Judge.
 Jane Ann," the husband sternly cries, i've simply must econonize. Today got the grocer's bill and experienced a chill. You're buying all expensive stuff, when cheaper things are good enough.
 You've blown yourself to fruits and jams, and bottled goods and fancy hams. improved raisins, prunes and peas, and costly slabs of sweitzer cheese. There is no sense in that, say I, when cost of living is so high. I strive and struggle in the mart, and break my galluses and heart, to have some roubles put away, against the colo and rainy day But what's the use? reckless wife will nullify mans toll and strife
 'In olden times the housewife made such things as jam and mar1nalade She aid not to the grocer chase for costly things. to feed her face. My sainted mother made preserves-T wish that you could watch her curves. She bought to- matoes by the crate and made our catsup simply great. She filled the cellar shelves each fall with stuff she canned. from wall to wall and when we wished some pickled greens, or prune preserves or jellied beans, she pulled a package from a shelf-the real hot stuff she canned herself.
 'The modern housewife never tries in that way to economize. She loafs around the house all day, and reads the works of Bertha Clay, or writes a paper for her club and orders pre-digested grub. This sort of thing will have to cease, as sure as you're your uncIes niece. I dread the poorhouse, day by day; it's but a few short versts away, and if you don't cut down our bills, full soon we'll jaunt across the hills. to that abode of grief and care, and with the paupers sit and swear"
 We see him later at the bar, where all his thirsty cronies are: he's saving, gen erous and free. "Step up here, boys this rounds on mer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23
"A MANS REACH.

By Sally Nelson Robins. Three illustra-
 tions in color by Edmund Frederick. J.
 B. Lippincott company publishers,
 Philadelphia.
 A new author has come out of Vir- ginla, and with her story that is quick With the spirit and life of the Old Do- minion, beautiful girl, blooded thorough breds and men with devil-may- care at- titude. It is temperance story with out trace of Sentimentalsm a love story that rings true on the human heart story of outdoor life work, play, youth and age, modern in characterization and plot, ancient in an eternal heart appeal. Randolph Turberville, Jr whom we love and with whom we sympathze from the first page to the last is a scion of an aristocratic Virginia house; as a boy he IS a glory to look upon, upright, whole some and with every earmark that he will follow In the footsteps of his many ancestors who had won high place in the affairs of the state
 on coming to manhood, according to tradition, he goes to the University of Virginia in pursuit of law; he is brilliant in both studies and athletics, but between his football and his work a weakness that has slowly undermined his father. attacks him. With the joyous aba Of youth, needless and happy-go- lucky he drinks-and he drinks hard. He was the only joy of his mothers heart. a heart well-nigh broken by the terrific disintegration of her interesting but weak husband. Randolph, Sr
 In his last year at college, Randolph falls in love- The gist of the story lies in the comb at between the forces of good and evil Upon the one side his love a, Lsettice Corbin of Laneville and his m. bition to become great lawyer, upon the other his craving for whisky and his love Of hearty good fellowship and jollity. He is not long out of the university when his father fills a drunkard's grave he, himself, is sodden and well-nigh a physical and mental wreck Lettice de. termines to save him; she invites him to Laneville Through a period of three weeks they ride and talk together, Let tice all the while fighting to obtain con trol of his tottering will. In her battle we have splendid account of what may be accomplished by sef-conscious, deter mined psychic powers. She sends him back to Richmond with at least de- termination to make good. The struggle within is terrific The law cases come
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23
SINGLE-COMB w HITE LEGHORNS

Our earliest records show that Leg horns were first introduced into the United States about 1885. Little atten- tion was paid to them at the time, but in 1853 MT. Simpson of New York purchased some of the fowls from a ship owner and later imported some White Leghorns di- rect These came from the port of Leg horn, in Italy, and from that fact the breed derives it's name.
 White Leghorns were the first to be- come generally known, after which the other varieties followed. The Single Comb White Leghorn is undoubtedly the most widely bred variety in America to- day, and it's popularity is still growing.
 No better laying hen has ever been de- veloped, and most of the large conner cial egg farms are stocked with them.
 White Leghorns are hardy and indus trious and not prone to become fat which makes it possible to feed them heavily for egg production. They lay large white eggs, which are much in demand, espe-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23

to ten months The season of cheap pro- duction is April and it is therefore most economical and profitable to put the eggs down at this time. A shortage of eggs is usually felt beginning the latter part of July or August, hence enough eggs should be preserved to meet daily needs from August until the following February
 USES OF PRESERVED EGGS Preserved eggs, if properly handled, can be used for any purpose, although they have not the consistency of new laid egg. Many people prefer to use them only for cooking purposes In ap- pearance, the preserved eggs will show an alubmen or white which is a trifle more watery than strictly fresh egg. The yolk will not stand up as we'll as the yolk in strictly fresh egg. The pre- served egg will not stand quite the rough usage that a strictly fresh egg will en- dure, due to slight weakening of the structure of the membrane surrounding the yolk.
 Preserved eggs should never be offered for sale where they must be removed from the solution and handled many times When using such eggs at home they should be taken from the solution as needed, for they are apt to deteriorate if held out of the solution any great length of time. When boiling preserved eSSs It IS auNsaple to make SllSnt pm prick in the large end of the egg to pre- vent the cracking of the she'll
 Tt is earnestly believed and recom- n ended that more extended practice of home preservation of eggs, by the water glass method, will do much to reduce the cost of eggs which must otherwise be purchased during the fall and winter. The method is simple. the cost is very low and the profit resulting from the practice is very material,
 The breeding of ducks for commercial purposes has been greatly stimulated in the past 10 years; it is profitable and in- teresting, and may be conducted on land unsuited for other purposes. c. s. Valen- tine has written an interesting article on the subject for next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23

his way and work seems to be his saliva tion, as it is that of most men. Finally his cousin, "Bill-Bob' Catlett, young and enthusiastic Episcopalian clergy man, who has cast a wonderful ray of light throughout the story, is accused of having shot to death another cousin, Kitty Nestles, a moral decadent We cannot tell the prospective reader any more of the story. Suffice it to say that in giving the bare outline of the plot we have painted the novel in far too sombre colors-there is brightness, laugh ter, sunshine and all the attributes of a happy story on almost every page, It's main intent is great with purpose, and the book is uplifting to a higher, wor- thier life.
 OTHER BOOKS RECEIVED RE-
 VIEWS LATER).
 THE INDIVIDUAL" By Muriel Eine,
 (Mrs. Sidney Coxen). The John Lane company, publishers. New York. SEVENTEEN" By Booth Harrington. Harper Brothers, publishers, New York. THE UNCHAsTENED WOMAN" By Louis Kaurinan Anspaches. Frederick A. Stokes company, publishers, New
 York.
 THE STORY OF THE MAP OF EU-
 ROPE; ITS MAKING AND ITS CHANGING" By l.. P. Benezet. Scott,
 Forman & Co.,, publishers, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23
MRS. BALFAME. y

By Gertrude Atherton. Frontispiece in
 color. Frederick A Stokes company. pub
 fishers, New York.
 Gertrude Athertons latest novel Mrs. Balfame," is a new performance in mod ern fiction-a mystery story that is liter erature. The psychology of character and motive is what we have learned not to expect in our romances of mystery, mur- der or the hunting down of crime. Enough if the ingenious author can give a new twist to a plot It is strange to find something different.
 In Mrs. Belfame' the plot centers about and develops from the personality of a small towns social leader whose husband is murdered. The conflicting re- lations of the other subtly drawn char acters motivate' the tense movement of the story and sustain the mystery till the last chapter as a turn of life strange but as true as life itself.
 Such a performance is what we might well expect when a writer of Mrs. Ath- erton's power takes to a kind of novel usually superficially done. The amazing thing is that an intellectualist should have taken to mystery story, and put imagination, understanding and keen analysis into it. And perhaps now that the thing has been done, it is even more has done it before.
 Fancy Mrs. Atherton's writing a mys- tery story A story tense amazing, clever -centering about the murder of the hus- band of woman of cold, fiawless beauty the leader of the small towns social set The subtle and complete psychology with which the characters are developed and the breathless suspense, sustained to the closing chapter, make Mrs. Balfame''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23

cia1ly in New York; where they commana the very topmost prices.
 The Leghorn hen will probably respond more readily to highly concentrated feed ing methods than any other variety. They are veritable egg machines. Hens laying over 200 eggs in a year are not uncommon in this variety. Some indi- vduals hold records of laying over 300 eggs.
 Leghorn eggs are usually very fertile, and the chicks develop and grow rapidly. Pulets often commence laying at four months old The young cokerels make splendid squab broilers, for which there is steady demand. The average Leg horn male weighs from four to five and half pounds, and the females about three to four pounds
 They have long heads, bright promi- nent eyes and brilliant red comb and wattles, which make striking contrast to their snowy-white plumage. The back is long and curves gracefully into low well-spread tail Body prominent in the breast and wide between the thighs. pro- viding ample room for the egg and diges- tive organs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23

got traps set for a fox they see, but couldn't git shot at. Park Ginnis Is a-goin' to build an addition to his hen house, and Sophie Meyow has had her pet canary ett up by the tomcat.
 Mis- Boskins baked seven loaves of broad this mornin that rig jist grand and Dolph Ginnis is sorter courtin' Liz Peppers. and she with her las husband hardly morn cold in the ground-ain't it awful
 "Simp Sketers found 10 cents in the gutter near the postoffice, an Buzz Mutt claims it's hissen, and that he lost it there nigh onto three year ago. Mink Barboo skinned his hand in tn door tryin' to dodge his wife most likely! Malissy Loomis made two gingham aprons a few days back, Lud Robbins catched four rats in one trap las night and Skid Liddy he"
 For the Ian sakes, Mis- Bung, where'd you git all this news?'
 "Why, Bessie Tubbs, what's got the central job at our new tellyphone ex- change, just told me. They started up tn exchange this mornin', you know'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23
Gets Value

From the Saturday Journal.
 T really believe" said the married man, that the average bachelor spends more on himself than a married man spends on his whole family
 Well it's worth it,'' replied the bach elor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23

well for a time, then left him with an ex-convict, called Dandy Dan. This man
 took him to a horrible place in Mulberry Bend. New York, where lived an old hag who made a speciality of maimins children so that their appeal to the char itable and well-to-do might be the strong CT, By this miserable wretch he was taught the real meaning of the phrase grated potatoes,' taught in agony and blood. Then came escape, years spent or the road as a tramp, and presently arrested on a charge of vagrancy. Then jail, and when the boy came out, his 30 days sentence served, he had not only been trained in crime but seen the most brutal of murders committed by jail guards. Yet in spite of temptation and example he refused to become a crook and made a long fight for honesty and decency. He was helped for d time by his one real friend, little Jew pawnbrok- CT, big of heart, heroic of soul. But the police and detectives of famous Inspector Byrnes knew Samuel Gordin as a ''par' of pickpocket named Red Bill. ana he was pitilessy, reentlessly hunted down.
 When the present volume closes it seems as though Samuel Gordin's plucky struggle were to end in defeat, but an authors note on the last page informs us that this book is only the first of triology which is to appear if the pub lie shows sufficient interest in the hero to warrant the continuing of his story. And it is to be hoped that this interest may be shown, for the book is a care ful, painstaking study of conditions in the underworld as they were during the S0s a study over which the author has evidently worked long and conscientious ly. It is horrible, of course, for the conditions which it portrays are of hor- rible kind; but we have MT. Kussys word for it that the incident in the book which seems least credible-the dressing up and passing off of a child as a monkey-is founded on an actual occurrence. while the jail scenes, unspeakably dreadful though they are, are nevertheless no more dreadful than those which recent disclosures have revealed to us as act ually taking place. There is thus no reason why this story should be regard ed as exaggerated or sensational.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23

normal sodium Silicate which is com nionly known as water glass can be pur- erased from any drug store, the retail price being about 40 cents quart Where a number of persons are co-operat ting this material can be purchased from a whole sale drug house for much less
 Tn putting eggs down in water glass solution, the following procedure should be followed: The crooks should be ster- ilized with boiling water, care being used to see that they are absolutely clean. The preserving solution should be made up of nine parts of water which has been boiled and later cooled. and adding one part of water glass. This mixture will make a 10 per cent solution which is adequate to preserve the eggs for from nine months to year.
 The eggs, which have been previously prepared, should be placed in the crock, being careful not to break or crack any shells. The crock can be filled with eggs up to within two inches of the top. If the eggs can be placed small end down it IS an advantage, as it will keep the con- tents in normal condition. A water glass solution is next poured over the eggs until the jar is filled, or, if the jar is not Iull or eggs, the topmost eggs should be covered with the solution to a depth of at least two inches. When the jar is filled the cover should be placed over same and 1t should be set in a dark cool place If the crock or preserving con tainer is covered tightly it prevents evaporation, hence the solution remains i'll normal condition longer than where the crock is left open. Even if carefully covered, slight evaporation will take place which will mean that additional solution will probably have to be added once every three months bench or table in the basement or cellar is the best place to keep the jars. such as that used for preserves or canned fruit
 PRESERVATION PERIOD
 This method as outlined above is not designed to hold eggs from one year to another. or over periods longer than nine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23

unique-the only modern story in which crime and mystery are combined with a high order of literary art
 Mrs. Balfame had made up her mind to commit murder, is the opening sen tence of the book; later she is found in situation pointing to her as the mur deress when the husband is killed-this is the material Mrs Atherton starts with and develops to remarkable solution.
 Those who loved '''The Conqueror, |" Perch of the Devil" Tower of Ivory" and other Atherton novels will again ad- mire, and new host of Atherton readers will arise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23
WATER GLASS PRESERVATION
CURING EGGS TO PRESERVE

The best plan is to arrange with some reliable poultryman to supply these eggs. If large numbers are to be preserved, they should be bought by the crate. It is usually possible for a number of families to cooperate and in this way secure an excellent supply at reasonable prices.
 Eggs can be secured by contract at about p cents per dozen in case lots during April. A price of cents above wholesale quotations is usually made if the poultryman is to produce infertile eggs and guarantee clean, fresh, uniform
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-03-03
Paper Bags for Breastwork.

owing to the limited supply of cot
ton in Germany the sand bags used in
constructing breastworks are now be-
ing made of specially-prepared paper.
according to the Wall Street Journal.
Experience has proved that these new
paper bags are much superior to cot
ton bags for durability, and cost less.
After cotton bags have been in use
for some time they wear out from ex-
posure and must be replaced. The cot
ton bags are now being replaced by
paper bags. These new bags have
been scientifically prepared, are water
proof and may be used over and over
again, being practically indestructible.
Millions of these bags are being used
In place of the cotton ones, which
means quite saving both in cotton
and cost