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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-13
LIQUID MANURE

IL is a well-known fact that the
liquids Of manure contain more fer
tilizing constituents than the solid,
and too often these are washed away
by the rains or run of into the
barn-yard. see many manure piles
in our own town Of Berea receiving
the rains, and running of into the
waters OF Silver Creek. Not only Is
this found in Berea, but in most
every place where they have farm
animals.
There are millions and millions OF
dollars wasted each year in the
United States by the solid and liquid
manure being wasted. All OF the
liquids could and should be saved,
and this can be done by using proper
absorbents. The best material
known is ground phosphate rock.
Never use lime). Then the manure
is made the richer by the addition Of
the phosphate. About a good hand
full behind each COW in the barn per
day or the same proportion for each
steer fed is about right. Another
good way is to have a concrete basin,
and TO every ton of manure in the
basin add 100 lbs. Of ground phos-
phate rock. This basin must be
covered-better inside the barn or
under a shed Of barn. The manure
will be worth from 25 TO so per cent
more, il treated in this way.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-13

year. 80 per cent; ten year average
April 4 condition, SO per cent.
Hogs
State.-LOsses from disease past
year, 10 per cent; ten-year average,
6.5 per cent.
Cattle
State:-Losses from disease past
year, "a per cent; ten-year average,
% per cent. Losses from exposure
past year, 0.8 per cent; ten year
average, ia per cent.
Sheep
State:-LOsses from disease past
year, 3.5 pei cent; ten-year average,
SO per cent. Losses from exposure
past year, IA per cent; ten-year
average, "a per cent.
Horses and Mules
State.-LOsses from disease past
year, i6 per cent; ten-year aver
age; 81 per cent.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-13

II not mpported " man must be a
hunter. so his nose Is the most impor-
tant part of his outfit. as II II Of the
other front nostrils"-the wolf. tiger.
lion. mink. weasel. etc.
But the hunted are the side nos
trils." eaters Of vegetation. such as
deer. rabbits. etc. These are keen
scented. too. but their interest Is less
In knowing what animals passed be-
fore them than In detecting those that
may be approaching. SO their nostrils
run around to the sides, where they
can read the message Of each passing
breeze and be warned Of coming dan
ger.-Farm Journal
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-13
Puree of Spinach

Wash and pick over one half peck
Of spinach. Cook in an uncovered
vessel with a large quantity Of boil
ing sailed water 10 which is added
one third teaspoonful OF soda and
one half a teaspoonful Of sugar.
Drain, chop finely, and rub through
a sieve. Reheat, and add three table,
spoons butter, one table spoonful Of
flour. and one-half a cup Of cream.
Arrange on a serving dish and gar
nish with yolk and white OF hard
boiled" egg and fried bread cut in
fancy shapes.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-13
GOOD HIGHWAYS
and FARMERS
VALUE OF IMPROVED ROADS
Farmers Are Great Gamers From the
ssttsrmsnt Of Highways Which
Greatly Reduce the Cost Of Trsrspor-
tstion-RursI Prosperity Largely De-
psnds Upon Good Rosds.

Greatly Reduce the Cost Of Trsrspor-
tstion-Rurai Prosperity Largely De-
psnds Upon Good Rosds.
Before the war in Europe affected
the rates at sea II cost the American
farmer more to haul bushei of wheat
nine and a half miles to the railroad
station for shipment than It cost the
buyer to ship the same bushel Of wheat
from New York to Liverpool, q dis
lance Of 1900 miles. according to bull
letin issued by the American Highway
association The average cost Of haul.
ing a ton of farm produce or a ton of
anything else over the average country
road Is about % cents a mile: seventy
years ago the cost OF the same service
was IL cents The cost Of hauling over
the railroads is less now than one ninth
as much as II was sixty years ago. The
cost Of hauling by railroad has almost
reached the vanishing point: the cost
Of hauling on the country roads has
gone up As the roads have gone down.
BY careful calculation Logan Waller
Page, director Of the United States Of
fee Of public roads. has reached the
conclusion that with wise and equita-
BILE road laws and good business man.
agement 1t would be entirely practical
BILE for the people to save themselves
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-13
GOVERNMENT CROP REPORT

Washington, d. c., April 7, 1916
A summary OF the April crop and
live stock report for the State OF
Kentucky, as compiled by the
Bureau OF Crop Estimates, and trans
mitted through the Weather Blu
reau, United States Department of
Agriculture, is as follows:
Wheat
State %Condition April this
year IS per cent OF normal; ten
year average OF condition figures
for April 4, 81 per cent.
Rye
State:-Condition April this
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-13
Spinach (Frsnch Style)

Pick over and wash one peck OF
spinach, and cook in boiling sailed
water twenty-five minutes. Drain
and finely chop. Reheat in hot pan
with four tablespoons butter TO
which have been added three table
spoons flour and two thirds cup
Chicken Stock. Season with one
teaspoonful powdered sugar. salt
pepper. and a few gratings Of nut
meg and lemon rind.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-13
HOME DEPARTMENT


finely, reheat and season with butter,
salt and pepper. Mound on q serving
dish and garnish with slices OF
"hard-boiled" eggs and toast points.
The green color Of spinach Is better
retained by cooking in an uncovered
vessel, in large quantity OF water
to which has been added one-third
teaspoonful of soda.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-13
Boiled Spinach

Remove roots carefully and pick
over (discarding wilted leaves, and
wash in several waters 10 be sure
that il is free from all sand. When
young and tender put in a stew pan,
allow TO heat gradually, and boil
twenty-five minutes, or until tender
in its juices. Old spinach is better
cooked in boiling sailed water, allow
ing two quarts water TO one peck OF
spinach. Drain thoroughly, chop
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-13

Animals that hunt are not only 'front.'
eyed" but also have front nostrils.
with noses especially fitted by their nat
tips and the openings squarely In
front. where they can be brought to
bear upon the same spot OF ground In
concentrated attention In order to pick
up a delicate trace which human nos
trils could not perceive. A dog trots
along, his nose close to the ground. and
bends his course to the right or left as
though tracing over some invisible
chart by means Of his power Of scent.
The dog Il a natural meat sater-ap'
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-13
poppinu Corn.

These cold days II Is so nice TO pop
corn In the kitchen. and let me tell you
a nice way to do II. Take a granite
dipper and put a spoonful Of lard In
and place II over the fame until melt
ed. Then put your corn into II anu
hold II by the handle 80 that you can
shake IT, II you are careful you can
pop II In q few minutes without burn.
ing. You can use butter. but the lard
Is best
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-13
Bill's Mishsp.

Our Jamie owned a brand new sled.
He pulled Il up the hill
Then who should snatch II from his hand
but selfish little Bill.
He started down the hin kersplash
And then he stopped kerplump.
For Jamis's sled would none OF him.
And lsft him In the dump.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-13

On the right is a picture Of a little
boy who was once left on the steps of
a cathedral by bis real parents. Some
kind people found him and carried him
to a big house. where he was taken
care of until few weeks ago, when a
rich lady adopted him and took him Oh
TO her beautiful home. This fortunate
little boys name is now Finley J. shep-
ard. Jr.. and his playmate beside him
is Louis Seabon. Lately. when Jack
Frost froze all the lakes In Central
park. where New York's children get
their winter fun. these two boys liked
very much to spend their afternoons
watching the young skaters. The lads
adopted mother was Miss Helen Gould.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-13
Spinach q Bechamel

Prepare one half peck Boiled
Spinach. Put three tablespoons but
ter in hot omelet pan; when melted
add chopped spinach, cook three
minutes. Sprinkle with three table
spoons -four. stir thoroughly, and
add gradually thrce-fourths cup
milk; cook five minutes.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-13
Natural Result.

what happened when her father put
his foot down on the matchT'
why. what always happens when
you put your foot down on a matchl
There was an explosion. kansas City
Journal.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-13
WINTER CHEER.

A CIoss Rival Of the 8 O'Clock Tee
Table.
At this time Of the year she who
serves hot drinks daintily makes q sure
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-13

bid for popularity. As q pleasant vari-
alton from the tea table comes this
chocolate set In thin blush white chi
ma with simple japanese noral design
In bright blue. pot and six cups fash
Toned On generous lines.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-13

A Sure Cure.
doctor. my wife has lost her voice
What can ! do about itT
TRY getting home late some night
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-03-31
demonstrated himself to be the organ
;,or ond h,,o;raco rconaror <ho+ Iowo

demonstrated himself to be the organ
izer and business manager that Iowa
needs in this years campaign, and that
he has endeavored since his selection as
national committeeman-ac choice which
the Plain Dealer did not at the time APP
prove to be absolutely fair in his &C.
tons and dealings in the business of his
Office, and to follow the will of the ma
jority when expressed in any matter.
Associated with Mr.. Marsh on the
primary ballot are such men as j. j.
Hughes, one Of the aggressive demo
Gratis of Pottawattomie county; George
Stivers, editor of the Burlington Ga
zette; Maurice Connolly of Dubuque, a
man whose acquaintance in this dis
trict is rivalled only by Ed Dunn; and
E. T. Meredith of Des Moines, man
SO progressive" that by some he is
deemed too radical, man who has &C.
cupied advanced ground on almost every
question affecting the public welfare.
We have no condemnation for those
contesting Democrats who have styled
themselves progressive" and filed for
places on the primary ballot. 1t is the
intent of the primary-a good Demo
cratic principle-that all shall have
equal chances for political preferment.
Moreover, the Plain Dealer claims af-
filiation with radical Democracy, but
we feel that there is not enough differ
ence in the real progressiveism of the
Democratic candidates to war
rant change in the leaders of Iowa's
Democracy on the eve of one of the
most important campaigns in the his
tory of the party.
What is termed the progressive
ticket is headed by E. G. Dunn for ma
tional committeeman. With him as
for delegates-at-large are
G. A. Meyer, of Calmar, twice the
party's nominee for Congress in this
district; D. w. Hamilton, ex-congress-
man from the sixth district and at one
time candidate for governor, and
Frank R. Wilson, of Sioux City, all
good Democrats and each with claims !
for faithful service to the party, and
all of them loyal to the party equally |
n defeat as in victory, nevertheless
The Plain Dealer will work for the cleo
ion Of the list Of delegates which ap-
bears at the head of this article, list
If true-blue Democrats who deserve
he support and cooperation of the
Democracy of Iowa?
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-03-31

The PLAIN DEALER regrets exceed
mgly the Democratic contest in the
Presidential preference primary cleo
6on, though it be in the main a
friendly one, for even these develop
anomosities. We admit that there are
times that politics should be purged,
and oftimes such action is the cure for
ills that must be removed before
strength and vigor can result, but we
do not believe that the Democracy of
Iowa is today in need of cleansing.
Furthermore, personal friends of the
writer are aligned in the contest, and
for the first time in long political as
aociation we feel compelled to work and
vote for their opponents, and such con-
ditions are naturally unpleasant.
In every Congressional district in the
state, conferences of Democrats were
called and given wide publicity by the
proper representatives of the state
organization, and no matter what opin-
ions may be had of any member of
that organization, claimants to men,
bership in the party should be willing
to abide by the overwhelming senti-
ment expressed at these gatherings.
That the sentiment in the 4th District
was practically unanimous for the can
didates named by that conference can
not be disputed. Furthermore, several
of those now prominent in opposition to
the choice of that conference were
present and participants therein and
offered no word of remonstrance to the
work of the conference. For this reas-
on we believe that the Democrats of
this district should use their votes and
influence for the election of Tim Dono-
van and Frank Olson as delegates and
J. w. Dryer and M. X.Geske as alter
mates from this district.
We have no sympathy with those
who in misguided zeal in their support
of the present state organization mis-
represent E. G. Dunn, the Progress
sive'' candidate for state committee
OAIl, anu HIS pOSlliCll III lllC Soii|Coe.
Democrats must remember that Mr..
Dunn made a clean, honorable and al
most successful fight for the governor
ship of Iowa, is one Of the best cam
paigners IN the state, one who ever
gave freely Of his time and splendid
talents to the party, with perhaps larger
following of personal friends than any
other Democrat in the state. 1t is no
credit to Dunn's misguided opponents
to endeavor to represent that Dunn IS
an unfriendly critic of President Will
son and ''sorehead'' who is seeking to
disrupt the party. We have hereto
fore worked with and for Mr.. Dunn
but in the present instance we must
part company with him politically and
support Mr.. Marsh, the present Ma
tional Committman from Iowa, for re-
election, believing that Mr.. Marsh has
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-03-31
Box Ball and Shooting Gallery.

A $500 prize will be given to the
most skilled player at John Pollitt's
South Side Box Ball and Shooting
Gallery for the highest score during
this month. Glen Andrus stands high
now with score of 1872. 3Ot3
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-03-31
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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-03-31
Democratic State Convention.

A delegate convention of the Demo-
cratic party of Iowa is hereby called to
meet in the City of Clinton, on We'd
nesday, May 10, 1916, at 10 O'Clock a.
m.
The purpose of said convention is the
filling of any vacancy in the office of
delegate at large of alternate delegate
at large to the National Convention of
the Democratic party to be held at St.
Louis on the 14th day of June, 1916,
also to instruct the delegates at large
and the District delegates to said con-
vention if such is the mandate of the
Democratic voters as expressed at the
Primary election, and for the transac-
ton of such business as the convention
may deem necessary and proper.
The ratio of representation will be
one delegate from each county and one
additional delegate for each 200 voters
or major fraction thereof cast for Hon.
John T Hamilton for Governor at the
general election in 1914.
Upon such basis the counties in the
4th Congressional Dist. are entitled to
the number of delegates as set forth
below:
Cerro Gordo 6, Chickasaw 10, Clay
ton IA, Fayette IL, Floyd 5, Howard 7,
Mitchell 5, Winneshiek 10.
All voters subscribing to the funda-
mental principles of Democracy are in
vited to participate in the election of
delegates to this convention.
By order of the Democratic State
Central Committee of Iowa at meet
ing held February 2, 1916.
j. w. REYNOLDS, Chairman.
w. /. BRANAGAN, Sec'y.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-03-31
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION.
Proceedings Of Board Of Supervisors,
March Session.

March Session.
| The Board of Supervisors of Howard
County, Iowa, met pursuant to adjourn
ment.
The meeting was called to order by
Chas. H. Wallace, Chairman, with the
following members present, Chas. H.
Wallace, Chairman, with Supervisors
J. F. Pecinovsky and j. w. Conway,
all members being present.
On motion the following petitions
wore disposed of as follows:
Petition of John Sims for cancella-
ton of $13.14, 1915 tax on $500 for
Soldiers Exemption on block and
lots to inclusive and lots ii to 20 in
elusive, block II, Village of Florence
vile, was granted.
Petition of E. M. Cole for a refund
of $1O.16, 1915 tax on $500 Soldiers Ex-
emption was granted.
Petition of Peter Moudry for forest
reserve on 2 acres on W 8 a on NV NV,
12-97-11, and on ne Sc, 11-97-11, also
W II 81 of Sc, 1912, and n 10 ne
Sc, l2-97-12 was granted.
Petition of Mrs. Elizabeth Albers for
a refund of $73. 81, 1915 tax on $798 and
cancellation of $79s on the 1916 assess
ment enormously assessed on block l
Berg's add. to Cresco, was granted.
Resolution.
Be it resolved by the Board of Snper-
visors of Howard County, Iowa, that
the following qualified electors be and
hereby appointed judges and clerks of
the election boards in the several cleo
ton precincts of Howard County, Ia,
for the Presidential Preference Pri-
mary Election to be held on the 10th
day of April, 1916.
On motion said resolution was adopt
ed.
Albion Township
Clerks Judges
C. A. Holcomb T. C. Thomas
A. H. Keune j. F. Walters
C. w. Mast
Forest City Township
M. H. Jones D. j. Maggie
Frank Burns o. M. Truman
j. A. Cray
Chester Township
W. w. Cray R. M. Hall
WILDER Howe ]. w. Blade
w. C. Breedlove
Oak Dale Township
9. B. Hall M. E. Lappin
]. E. Peters F. E. Palmerton
j. T. Jones
jamestown Township
A. C. Welles Otis Brown
rhos. J. Dargan o. P. Barkhurst
Gus Cornelius
Saratoga Township
E. A. Watson j. C. Enos
Alfred Miles Fred Vagts
John Miles
Howard Center township y
Fred Shields Anil Mohr
H. L. Perry S. Dotzler
Frank Lickteig
Vernon Springs Township
W. H. Tillson C. v. johnson
frank Bouska R. M. Thomson
F. K. Bird
Cresco, First Ward
;. L. Eaton J. W. Kingle
". Barrett P. M. Herold
w. E. Howard
Cresco, Second Ward
!. H. Luers A. D. Perry
!. H. Kaupel Geo. H. Owens
w. H. Taubman
Cresco, Third Ward /
N. w. Drew S. A. Hamilton
}. A. Stern H. G. Addie
Geo. Breedlove
New Oregon Township, First Precinct
James Svoboda Frank Rink
W. F. Frank w. C. Sovereign
A. H. Rucker
New Oregon Township, Second Precinct
:. P. Pecinovsky C. B. Bouska
J. A. Dostal John Pecinovsky
Ole Natvig
Paris Township, First Precinct
Vim. Wilson VIM. Rim
James Malek r. E. McCarville
A. G. White
Paris Township, Second Precinct
P. w. Norton D. F. Healy
Benny Basteson S. S. Robertson
Frank Valvoda
Howard Township, First Precinct
c. Foley VIM. Bandle
Frank Chihak VIM. Merrick
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-03-31
w. r. e. Dinner.

W. X. I. Dinner.
The ladies of the Relief Corps will
give dinner in their hall over Kellow's
store on Saturday, April lst.
Roast Pork Brown Gravy
Mashed Potatoes Baked Beans
Rolls Pickles Brown: Bread
Doughnuts Pie Coffee
Dinner will be ready at eleven and
continue until all are served
Dinner 25c,
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-03-31
Attest, E. A. HoOPMAN,
County Auditor.
CHAs. H. WALLACE,
Chairman.
Use Aliens Foot-Ease,

Use Aliens Foot-Ease,
The antiseptic powder to be shaken into
the shoes and used in the foot-bath. If
you want rest and comfort for tired,
aching, swollen, sweating feet, use
Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t relieves corns
and bunions of all pain and prevents
blisters, sore and callous spots. Sold
everywhere, 25c. Try it to-day. 3lt4
Fresh Fish.
l am now prepared to handle all kinds
of fresh fish and deliver all orders.
You will find fish here every day in the
year. Phone 593.
25-tf ]. w. WENTWORTH,
Market Street.
We are closing out our complete
stock of Wall Paper at cost.
MApYCT CTpCET nRJIC CT0PE
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-03-31

A delegate convention of the Demo
cratic party of Iowa is hereby called to
meet in the City of Clinton, on We'd
nesday, May 10, 1916, at 10 o'clock a.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-24
STANDING OF THE cLUBS
Wefers is Rated as the
Best All-around Sprinter

Since Uncle Sam first donned the spiked
shoes and started cutting up on the Gin
der path back in the days of Father Bill
Curtis, America always has been noted
for its sprinters. There is no country
in the world that has furnished so many
speed marvels as the little old u. S. A.
Back in the old days America had such
track-burning amateurs as Luther Cary.
Lon Meyers, w. Craig Wilmer, Fred
Westing. Harry Jewett, Arthur Waldron,
Eddie Bloss, Malcolm Ford, Tommy Lee
Al COPELAND. Arthur Kent. Harry Brooks.
]. II. Maybury, Wendell Baker, Bernie
Wefers, Johnny Crum, Johnny Owens
and Charley Sheriff., not 10 say anything
Of such feet professionals as H. NJ John
son. Steve Farrell Harry Bethune and
Piper Donovan, and for that matter Piper
Donovan's brother Pouch, who now trains
the Harvard track team.
John Owens, the millionaire Detroit
manufacturer, is none other than Johnny
Owens, who, back on the Analostan ISL
and track in Washington on October H.
1890. surprised the athletic world by step
ping 100 yards in As seconds Johnny
was the first amateur in America to beat
evens for the 100. although the profess
sionals. H. NJ. Johnson and Harry Be
thune both turned in 9 4-5 seconds before
him, johnson turning the trick in 1886 and
Bethune in 1888.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-24

Out OF the background of Americas
sprinters there are four who stand out
prominently. They are Ralph Craig,
Arthur Duffey. Howard Drew and. last
but not least Bernie Wefers.
Barring Harry Kitchens. the English
professional, and with the one other pos
sible exception of Ralph Craig, Wefers
Is without doubt the greatest all-around
sprinter that ever dug Up cinders. Ber-
HE was wonderfully fleet from jump
up. was almost as fast off his mark as
Duney and Drew, had a greater burst
Of speed once he reached the top of his
running and could sustain his speed TO
a distance far beyond the limits of
Arthur and Howard.
In only one department of sprinting
does Wefers have to surrender to any
one else. and that is in speed in leaving
the mark. Both Arthur Duffey and How
ard Drew were quicker in leaving their
holes than was Bernie. Up to forty yards
Arthur and Howard might be able to give
a frightened tackrabbit start and beat
him. Both sprinters left their marks like
an arrow from the bow.
Duffey and Drew are the kings of the
short dashers In all-around sprinting
ability neither classed with Wefers or
Craig, but as short dashere pure and
simple both Of them had 1t on Wefers
or any other sprinter in the annals of
sport.