davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-25
Prices
POISON FOR CRAWFISH
Practical Method of Freeing Infested
Farm Land from This De-
structive Pest.

The most practical way Of dealing
with crawflsh, according TO spec
ialists in the department, is 10 kill
them by putting two or three drops
Of carbon bisulphid into the bur-
rows. For this purpose a quart oil
can, with diameter of nozzle re-
duced in size, proves quite satisfac-
tory. After the poison has been put
in the burrow, the opening should
be closed Immediately with pres
sure of the heel. With a little
practice a man can cover a consid-
cradle area in this way each day.
The cost of the poison is about 1
cent for every rs holes treated, OF
from 81 to $3.50 per acre. II the
work has been thoroughly done the
cost of treatment the following year
will not exceed 25 cents per acre.
At the present time a wide stretch
Of country, estimated at not less
than 1000 square miles, is so over
run with crawflsh that to a consid-
cradle extent the successful pro-
duction Of cotton and corn is rem
dered impossible. Large fields OF
young cotton have been destroyed in
a single night. Corn also suffers
greatly, but it is not so extensively
eaten as cotton. The clay lands OF
Mississippi and Alabama are especi-
ally subject to these pests, and in
certain areas il is almost impossible
to raise cotton or corn with profit.
In this region the crawfish inhabit
heavy gumbo soils from 4 to IS feet
in depth, well saturated with water,
and everything a sandstone forma-
ton. On such land several feet OF
water remain is their tunnels even
in the driest seasons, and in average
weather the water level is not over
3 or 4 feet below the surface.
Dried Crawfish Good Poultry Food.
During rainy weather, or in the
evening after shower, the crawfisn
leave their holes and come to the
surface to gather their food, which.
for the most part, is consumed under
ground. At this time they may be
easily killed with clubs or caught
in large numbers. The bodies should
be collected, for when boiled, mixed
with meal, and allowed TO dry, they
are valuable as an egg-producins
food for poultry. In this respect, in
deed, their value is so great that IL
is said that the preparation Of the
product might be a profitable COM
mercial undertaking, il il were not
that the supply Of the crawfish is so
dependent upon weather conditions.
AT times, however, the number is
On badly infested areas
from 5000 TO 10000 burrows have
been found to an acre. On one plan
tation in Mississippi q barrels OF
crawfish were picked up in season
and the following year 10 barrels
more.
Under such conditions, the re-
planting Of cotton fields is almost
certain TO become necessity. Even
then, il replanting is followed by
showery weather, there is much
likelihood that the second crop will
be destroyed. In dry weather, how
ever, the plants may develop rapid
ly enough TO be out Of danger when
wet weather sets in again.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-25
GLOVER BOTTOM FARMERS CLUB.

The Glover Bottom Farmers Club
met last Saturday afternoon and dis
cussed the subject Of Cultivation"
Never did farmers enter into dis
cussion with more interest than at
this meeting. The discussion reveal
ed the fact that every community
has its own farm problems and must
be worked out by individuals.
The farmers at Glover Bottom have
some very hard problems Of which
one was agreed TO be the grass and
stock problem. More grass and
more stock in the hills will make
better homes, schools and churches.
The move is on at Clover Bottom.
A night session along the same
line Of interest was held at Mckee
in the courthouse.
As many as $50 were present, and
displayed intense interest. The
meeting was gotten up by Miss
Laura Spence TO stimulate farm and
home interests and TO encourage the
boys and girls to line up with the
clubs for effective work and knowl-
edge. The meeting was presided
over by County Superintendent Da-
Wis. We hope for big things to be
done by those present and interested.
Hurrah for the boys and girls
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-25
Child's Cereal Set.

Nowadays there are many American
wares OF rather coarse clay finished In
beautiful colors and made In pretty
shapes- A child's set. consisting of a
plate. bowl and milk jug-a cereal set
rs yellow, and around the top OF the
jug and bowl and around the edge Of
the plate Il q decoration Of white duck
hngsL
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-25
A Unique Specimen

II once knew an eccentric man"
stated old Festus Poster. who when
he had got the desired number on
the telephone did not demand nercely.
'whiz zissr Instead he invariably
said civilly. This is John J. Poppen-
dick. wishing to speak to Mr.. Buck
over His funeral was the largest sver
held In the neighborhood where he had
resided, and thereat strong men broke
down and wept like children. being
convinced that they would never again
see his like."-Judge
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-25
MOUNTAIN AGRICULTURE
Conducted by Spence and speci
investigator

81 May last year and 80, the ten
year average.
Hay
Old crop on farms May 1, estimat-
ed 100000 tons, compared with o.
oco a year ago and $4,000 two years
ago.
Prices
The first price given below is the
average on May ist, this year, and
the second, the average on May ist,
last year:
Wheat, ii6 and il0 cents per
bushel. Corn, II and 81. Oats, 60
and &C. Potatoes, 81 and 50. Hay,
1880 and si7.2O per ton. Eggs, II
and IS cents per dozen.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-25
N T E s.

Mr.. Chapan is very much pleased
with our Boys and Girls Progressive
Poultry Club here at Berea. He says
ours and Richmond's are the best
in the State. How about it? Are
we going TO allow Richmond TO take
all the prizes? We have % and they
have % members. Now, let's do our
very best and show Richmond how
far behind we can leave them next
fall when our Corn Show comes or.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-25

The educational exhibit at CON-
mencement on the part Of the Club
boys and girls will be a big feature.
Get your coops and poultry houses
ready.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-25
Force Of Habit.

at is II O'Clock. You must go now"
But I still have much to say to
you" pleaded the young Congressman
-Really. my parents won't permit me
to entertain company any later"
.Then / ask for leave to extend my
remarks In the Record-er-that h,
good night, Miss vsnessa- "-Louisvflls
Courier Journal
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-25

Don't forget the picnic for all Club
boys and girls some time in July.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-25
Proud Memories

|. Proud Memories
|. Cold must be the heart Of
that American who In NOT
proud TO claim as country
men the flower Of the Viz
= ginia youth who charged up
= the slippery slopes of Gettyp
= burg with gallant Pickett OF
y those unconquerable men IN
y blue who through two long
n and dreadful days rallied
- around heroic Thomas, tho
|. Rock OF Chickamauga-"
Ii was not southern valor
or northern valor. II wlA
thank God. American val
= or: that valor which caused
= our Revolutionary fathers to
y throw their gage of battle
y into the face OF the son Of
n q hundred kings: that valor
n which animated Washington
n at Princeton. Brandywins.
Monmouth and Yorktown;
- that valor which upheld his
famished men amid the I'M
speakable horrors Of Valley
Forge; that valor which sus-
= tained the soldiers who fol-
= lowed Arnold on that cruel
= winters march through the
y woods of Canada and the
\ Christmas storming Of Que
n bee, where Montgomery fell
n immortal: that valor which
|. nerved Andrew jackson and
his raw militia on the ever
glorious 9Th Of January when
they humbled to the very
= dust the towering pride Of
= that mighty monarchy upon
y whose dominions the sun new
y er sets and utterly routed the
n veterans of the peninsula
n who had snatched from Ma
|. poleon's brow the iron crown
II Of Charlema gne; that valor
which at Buena Vista, Churu
busco and Chapultepec filled
the world with Its renown:
= that valor which wrote Davy
= Crockett's name above Leo
y Midas and made the Alamo
y another shrine for freedom;
n that valor which begirts this
n land as with a wall Of fire.
n forbidding the nations OF the
II earth TO touch the ark Of
American liberty lest they die
Speaker Champ Clark.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-25
TABLE LINEN.
H,.ts About che Keeping Of Your Pa.
vovits Fad.

Hi~ts About che Keeping Of Your Pc
vovits Fad.
Table linen must b properly han.
died I'm the laundry n you would have
II retain Its freshness" says Marie.
Strong bleaches must never be used on
fine table linena or course the linen
Ia often badly spotted and needs 10 be
cleaned In some way. but boiling water
removes coffee spots. cold water re
moves cocoa stains and sunshine re-
moves many more spots. When strong
or agents must he used they should be
applied and removed by Intelligent
hands.
They should be allowed to remain on
the spOs just long enough TO eradicate
them and then rinsed thoroughly out
with clear water, for n they remain
On too long they remove not only spots.
but pieces OF the linen
For fruit stains pour boiling water
damp, II possible. II they dry on rub
them with lard and put through the
usual washing process Some old fash
toned house wives have their table lin
en- dipped is buttermilk TO whiten IL
The linen n allowed to remain In the
buttermilk for q day or two. II neces-
sary. and In then thoroughly rInsed In
cool. clear water and later in warm
water.
Always dry linen out of doors In
the sunshine IL possible have n little
bleaching green of grass. Table linen
must be quite damp when II Is ironed,
and II must be ironed until II Is per
fectly dry. Napkins should be ironed
on both sides and a tablecloth. too. TO
give II the best appearance.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-25

Physical Fitness wonan's BIG Asset.
No woman nowadays can afford not
to be well.
III health-even mere "delicacy," with
no positive manifestation Of disease
costs too much. There Is the obvious.
direct expense OF doctors bills and
medicines. But indirectly you pay n
much higher price for not being well.
II you are a wage Garner your lost
time and energy. due to lack Of phys
ical strength. must also be computed
In lost dollars.
Poor health will interfere constantly
with your social good times. IL will
mar whatever beauty you may possess
sooner than any other cause. IL you
are a wife and mother illness and
weakness viii interfere with your du-
ties and the comfort Of those dear to
you Whatever your station In life
you will find that the role OF invalid
and weakling In no longer fashionable
or popular. For awhile you will have
the sympathy OF your friends. but the
best OF them will be bored with you
sooner or later. They can't help II. A
worship Of physical fitness is In the
air. and instead of whining and plying
yourself you must bend all your ener-
giles to the task Of becoming well.
Cinnamon Rolls.
when It Is desired TO mold bread
for baking take one loaf on a molding
board. roll out 10 nearly q quarter OF
an inch thick. spread quickly with but.
ter. brown sugar. white sugar and Gin
namon. Roll up and cut OF one and q
half inch pieces. Have considerable
melted fat In u dripping pan and dip
the top Of each piece into the fat Al.
low them to rise until after the rest OF
the bread In baked. so that the rolls
may be very light They should be
baked from twenty minutes to halt
an hour
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-25

III UNT not the cost OF
- honor to the dead.
@ The tribute that q mighty
nation pays
To those who loved her well
in former days
Means more than gratitude for
slories fled;
For every noble man that she
hath bred
Lives in the bronze and marble
that we raise
lmmortalized by arts immortal
praise.
To lead our sons as he our "a.
thers led.
These monuments Of manhood
strong and high
Do more than forts or battle
ships to keep
Our dear bought liberty. They
fortify
The heart Of youth with valor
wise and deep:
They build eternal bulwarks
and command
Immortal hosts to guard our
native land.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-12-13
NO JUMP IN COST
OF MAKING PAPER
Tables Prepared by Federal
Commission Show Dealers
Get Big Profits

Washington, Dec. 1S. - The Fed
eral Trade Commission reopened
hearings here to-day in it's investiga-
ton of the rise in news print paper
prices, presenting facts gathered by
Investigators in the plants of American
and Canadian manufacturers. Pro-
ducers, jobbers and paper users were
heard. Tables prepared by the COM
mission were brought out at the hear
ing to show the following conditions:
Both Canadian, and United States
averages show ne increase in cost of
paper manufactured in the first half of
1916 as compared with 1915.
Selling expenses in the first half of
1915 were lower than in 1915 and
profits per ton were higher. The per-
centage of profit on investment fig
ured on book investment increased
from 5.92 per cent. in 1915 for nine
teen companies, to 9.34 per cent. for
fifteen companies in the first half of
1915. Rates of profit on the cost of
investment would have been even
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-12-13
WOMEN'S INTERESTS
Il GIRL AND 4 MAN
A New and Vital Romance of City Life
by Virginia Terhune Van Re Water

but a gasping sound made her look
up suddenly. Randolph Pickens was
gazing ahead of him, his face drawn
and haggard, his eyes staring.
Rising, she laid her hand on his
arm.
"Mr. Pickens,' she said. you are
not we'll. You must go home"
With an effort he brought himself
back to his surroundings.
::Yes, yes" he stammered; "I must
go home. You are right am not
well. You say that young Hale
have been ILL haven't read the pa
pers, haven't heard
She must persuade him to go away!
He had fever, she was sure. Perhaps
he was delirious.
"You ought to go home!" she re-
peated.
"Yes, I am going" he rejoined.
Forgive me for taking so much OF
your time"
Yet when he started to leave the
room he turned his haggard face once
more towards her.
IT suppose you will know more
about this matter-the matter of the
murder to-morrow-or soon, won't
you? Surely they will not let an inno-
cent man be tried for that which an
other man did,
His assumption that Philip was in
nocent startled her into a swift out
burst of gratitude.
"Oh!" she exclaimed, you do be-
lieve that he is innocent-you do be-
lieve it, don't you?"
"I know that he is innocent" he
said. 81 will tell everybody the truth
about it. I have cause for knowing
that he is innocent
"Cause?" she calculated eagerly.
Good cause-some proof that would
help acquit him? Are you sure?"
For the moment she forgot her sus-
picions as to his sanity.
Yes" he replied.
Then" swept on by her fear, her
love, she grasped at this straw of hope,
will you come here tomorrow after
noon at 3 o'clock and tell his father
and lawyer about it? Will you?"
Yes, will come,H he said DULY.
Again he started from the room.
at is for your sake" he muttered
as he reached the door. Its all been
for your sake" !.
But his voice was so low that she did
not catch what he said.
(To Be Continued)
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-12-13

higher could the figures have been OBJ
tanned.
Market prices increased in 1916 to a
much greater extent than contract
prices.
Canadian mills are manufacturing
print paper at about $3.50 ton less
than American mills.
Industry Shows Increase
Both production and imports in
creased in the first half of 1915 over
1915 and 1914. After 'deducting ex-
ports the quantity available for do
mestic consumption in the first half
of 1916 was II per cent. greater than
in the second half of that year. Deliv-
cries, however, more than took care
of the increase and stocks on hand at
all points decreased 10.340 tons in the
first half of 1916.
The statistical data presented by the
commission phases of which those
who testified were asked to explain,
concluded with a series of questions as
to possible remedies. They were:
What measures can be adopted to
bring about a more equitable distribu-
ton of paper among publishers?
What measures can be adopted to
prevent prices from rising to prohibi-
tive levels?
Is cooperation between large pub
fishers and manufacturers feasible?
Would an embargo on exports be
advisable?
Would publishers profit in the long
run by refraining from entering into
contracts covering a long period OF
time at a fixed price?"
Can small publishers profit by
adopting the plan of cooperative
buying?"
At the outset of the hearing it
developed that the commission had
surprised the paper makers by the
amount and scope of information II
had gathered since the last hearing
and upon which 1t asked the paper
manufacturers for explanations. The
manufacturers protested vigorously
that the proceeding was unfair, that
1t was not such treatment as they
would receive in court and asked for
an opportunity to confer among them
selves. The commission held decision
on the point in allegiance while 1t pro-
ceeded to hear representatives of the
publishers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-12-13
Elks and Moose Plan
Christmas Cheer For Poor

Members of Harrisburg Lodge No.
IL, B. P. o. Elks, and Harrisburg
Lodge No. 107, Loyal order of Moose,
are planning for the annual distribu-
ton of holiday cheer. Both organiza-
tions will have Christmas trees for
poor children.
The Elks will erect their tree in the
large grill room and there will be gifts
and entertainment royal for the little
folks. In addition to this feature the
usual distribution of baskets to needy
families will be made. The Christmas
committee is now making collections,
and the baskets filled with groceries
will go out on Christmas morning.
The Moose are making elaborate
preparations for this year. They will
distribute food and clothing to grown
folks and will give the youngsters
dinner at the home. A Christmas
tree will be erected and filled with
gifts. Complete plans will be an
nounced later.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-12-13
CHAPTER LXIV


Copyright, 1916, Star Company
Agnes Morley's preoccupation left
her suddenly as Randolph Pickens
came into the room.
The Southerner's eyes had dark
rings about them;' in each hollow
cheek red spot glowed
Good day, Miss Morley" he said
in strained voice. II thank you for
allowing me the privilege of calling
upon you. l hope you have recovered
from your indisposition yesterday.
AS her fingers touched his she was
shocked to note tina his hand was
dry and hot. Surely he was i'll.
II cannot remain long," he said.
"But I felt that must see for myself
that all was well with you, must tell
you that If you are still in need of
money l will consider it an honor If
you will allow me to assist YOU
"Oh, thank you," Agnes interposed
hastily. liam hoping that all
will go well, but you must not give the
matter another thought. ! am asham-
ed"-a flood of crimson flowing over
her face-"when l remember how /
gave way to my weakness and fear
sorry l am that showed such cowar-
dice, SUCH
She got no further, for Pickens
sprang to his feet, his agitation MAX
ing his voice tremble.
"Stop!" he said sharply. For
Heavens sake, don't say you are sorry
for what you told me! For am glad
yes, glad-even though
He hesitated, then added abruptly:
you know that that dog will never
trouble you again?"
Her companion looked at her
strangely.
why don't you speak?" he de-
manded Surely you are glad that
the creature is dead-dead, do you
hear? You are glad, say! Tell me
you are!"
In spite of his anguished entreaty
she could not reply in the affirmative.
Il can be if-if-I mean-Oh, Mr..
Pickens--I can't make you understand
unless L tell you the truth! love the
man who has been accused of the
murder. That is all can think of
that Philip Hale is innocent and his
life is in danger. Nothing else mat
tersi"
She buried her face in her hands,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-12-13

button. Announcement has been mad
also, that a combination mail box n
been placed on thet second floor of t
Masonic building for the accomodatid|
of the State offices located there. OthI
boxes are being placed in the outlyirl
districts of the city to meet the graz
ually increasing needs in those sectior|
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-12-13

o'clock as it was not ready for dis
tribution when the carriers make their
first round before noon In order to
give better service Postmaster Sites
has discontinued the morning delivery
at 1890 o'clock and added one in the
afternoon at o'clock, at which time
the Western mail is ready for distri-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-12-13

Here, is frock especially designed for
school wear. 1t is made with bloomers to
match and it is appropriate for all the
simple childlike materials, for serge and
for wool fabrics of such sort, for linen,
pique, galatea and gingham, all of which
are worn for school throughout the winter.
In the picture. striped galatea is
trimmed with plain and the panel is cut on
the cross. Such treatment always makes
a good effect, but the panel can be used
for contrasting material or for a match
ing material that is trimmed or braided or
embroidered, or it can be made simply
plain, as it is in the small front view. The
boomers are of the circular sort, con-
sequently, they are smooth over the hips
while they are abundantly full at the
knees.
For the year size the dress will require,
yards of material SO inches wide, az
yards "A or al yards 54, with u yard
SO inches wide for trimming and for the
boomers, 1 q yards of any width.
The pattern No. o2Io is cut in sizes for
girls from to 10 years of age. 1t will be
mailed to any address by the Fashion
Department cf this paper, on receipt Of
fifteen cents.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-12-13
MAIL DELIVERY CHANGE

cOmOdntIOn OF the Pubic
A change in downtown mail delivery
has been announced by Postmaster
Frank c. Sites to prevent delay In
delivery of mail arriving from Western
points between noon and l o'clock. Here
tofore this mail was not delivered until
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-02-29
ALLIES USE AFRICANS
TO RECRUIT ARMIES

BERNE, Feb 29.-An Italian diplo-
mat who recently returned from At
rica and passed through Switzerland
on his way to Paris and London. re
ports that the French and English
governments are raising a large army
of negroes in their African colonies.
The diplomat claims that the French
have already obtained more than 300.-
900 colored recruits. This army. ac-
cording to the statement made by the
Italian official, will be trained in Mo-
rocco. Algiers and Tunis and is to be
brought to the western theatre OF war
next July or August. England. the
diplomat says. is also organizing a
large negro army, but these troops
will only be partly brought TO Europe
to fight against the Germans. About
100. 900 men are to be used to conquer
German East Africa and 10 keep the
Scudanese in check, if they should re-
bel
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-02-29
Boston Nuggets
BY Miss Grace Parks.

Mrs. Harry Hahn of Greenville, O.,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Holder
recently. Miss Grace Pottenger of
Richmond spent the week end with
her parents. ;. Mrs. Lee Turner of
Richmond visited Mrs. Ida Powell
Mrs. George Shumate and choildren
spent Saturday at Cottage Grove.
P. L. Beard was at Richmond Friday
=. .Mesdames Evan Phenis, Sam
Ketron, Clarence Parks, Frank Rife
and A. H. Piper and son were Rich
mond shoppers last week. :. . Mr. and
Mrs. j. c. Pyle and Mr. and Mrs Err
nest Druley visited in Richmond Fri
day. -. Mrs. j. S. Ambrose and chill
dren and Mrs. Thomas Station spent
the week end at Cincinnati. . Mrs.
Alph Kutter spent Monday in Rich
mOnd