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Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-03
Did German CreW
Se.uttle Ship Here9

Charleston, S. C., Feb. Fed
eral officers had been unable to-
night to ascertain the cause Of the
sinking of the German freighter
Liebenfels, which settled to the
bottom in the harbor here today
under circumstances which led
marine men to believe ii had been
scuttled. Captain Klattenhof Of
the vessel, which had been laid
up here since the war began,
would give no information con-
corning the incident. ]. Lubken,
the first officer. who was aboard.
told Fred c. Peters, the collector
of customs, that he was asleep
when the ship began to settle this
morning and knew nothing about
it.. Collector Peters examined the
ship late today and later con-
ferred with Assistai,. United
States District Attorney Warning.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-03
DR.. Oaks Of Hastings Asylum
Is Dead of Pneumonia

Lincoln, Feb. Especial. DIR. c.
A. Oaks, second assistant physician
at the Ingleside hospital for the III
sane at Hastings, died Thursday even
ing after two days. illness from
pneumonia. His death was announced
by the Board of Control Friday
morning.
DR.. Oaks, born and reared in
Seward, Neb,, was son-in-law of E.
O. Mayheld, newly appointed mem
Der of the board,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-03
Are You Going To Build?

If you are, whether it be private residence,
a building for industrial or manufacturing pur-
poses, a skyscraper or any sort of building,
you will be interested in reading the an
LITERARY DIGEST.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-03
German Raider Is
Reported Sunk by
British Squadron

Rio Janeiro, Feb. Persistent re-
ports have been received by the news
papers here that the German raider
has been sun in an engagement with
British squadron. The British
cruiser Amethyst is said to have been
= an engag ment with German
submarine.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-03

increased inheritance taxes and a tax
of per cent on net incomes OF CO.
partnerships and corporations in ex-
cess Of exempted $4,000 and s per cent
profit on investment, 1t also author
ICES bond issues aggregating $780,
100000 to cover the purchase of the
Danish West Indies, Alaskan railroad
expenditures and other permanent in
vestments.
Give your Want Ad a chance to
make good. Run it in The Bee.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-03

Chicago. Feb. 2.-Nsarly half of the forty
employees OF schiff a Co. State bank, In
West Twelfth street. went on strike TODAY
when the bank officials refused to sign an
agreement drafted by a newlss -anized
union OF bank clerks to which the employees
belonged. Police were sent to guard the
brnk,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-03
Vermont Woman Dies on
Sleeper ENTERING Lincoln

Lincoln, Feb. Mrs. Marion
L. Morris Of Burlington, VT, died
suddenly Of heart diseas, in the sleep
III. car Of westbcune train as il
entered Lincoln tonight. She was on
her wa to Aurora, Colo. tc visit
son.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-03
Hughes Urges All
to Support President

New York, Feb. l.-Charles
Evans Hughes, who was guest of
honor at the annual dinner of the
New York alumni Of Brown uni
versity here tonight, declared
every loyal American would
stand behind the administration
'in this solemn hour" without a
partisan thought. His declaration
brought the diners to their let
singing "The Star-Spangled Ban
ner.p
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-03

There is wealth of practical information
here that is not only interesting but Of much i'm
portance to everyone who would keep abreast
of some of the important developments and adj
ern buildings
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-03

Many Striking and Educational Illustrations.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-03

Where Germany Lost Her Victory :
One Years Naval Disasters
What Patients Think Of the Doctors
American Shell-Makers Under Fire
The Oldest Tree in the World
Big Steel Year in United States
Defending ''Repertory" Against Mrs. Fisk
A Catholic View of the New Yucatan
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
MRS. MARY HORRIcKs
Dies at the Home Of Her Son, Col
Edward H0rrOcks at Ashland
Sunday Night-Will BE
Buried Here.

1t was with great regret that Mays
vile people heard of the death of Mrs.
Mary Horrocks at the home OF her
son, Col. Edward Horrocks at Ash
land, KY, Sunday night at II o'clock
following stroke of paralysis. Mrs.
Horrocks went to Ashland several
weeks ago to remain with her son af-
ter the death Of his wife. Shortly af-
ter her arrival there she suffered a
stroke of paralysis. Since that time
she gradually grew worse until the
end came at the hour named
Mrs. Horrocks was 78 years of age
She spent the greater part of her life
in this city and was well known to ev-
eryone. She is survived by one son
Col. Edward Horrocks Of Ashland,
KY, and one brother, Mr.. w. B. Daw.
son of Wood street, this city.
The body will arrive here this af-
ternoon on c. & o. train No. 3eand
will be taken to the home of her
brother The funeral arrangements
will be announced in tomorrow Ledg.
er.
Mrs. Horrocks was known to all as
a kind, considerate and Christian lady
and it is with sorrow that we recort
| her death.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
WILL PREACH

Rev. Locke White Of Richmond, Va,
will preach on next Sunday, February
25, at the Central Presbyterian
Church in both morning and evening
services. Mr.. White is one of the
leading ministers in his native city
and will doubtless deliver two mas
terful sermons. The congregation
and public is cordially invited.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
WILLIAM GANTLEY, SR.

William Gantley, Sr., an old and
respected citizen died at his home
near Wedonia Sunday morning at
1880 o'clock. Mr.. Gantley was in his
ninety-first year. He is survived by
four sons: Thomas, James and John
of this county and William of Ham
ilton, Ohio.
The funeral will be held Tuesday
morning at o'clock at st. Rose of
Lima Church, Mayslick Burial in St.
Patrick's Cemetery at Washington.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
WILL GO TO AUGUSTA

The Elks Musical Comedy, "A Day
at Coney Island" which attracted SC
much attention in this city last weel
will be taken to Augusta tonight by
the members of the organization. The
show will be put on practically the
same as it was shown here The
troup will doubtless draw a very
large crowd as the show has been ex-
tensively advertised.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
LOSE AT PARIS

The basketball team of the Mays
vile High School went to Paris on
Friday night to engage with the
strong team of that city. After a
very one-sided game, the Maysville
girls lost by the score of So to 8.
Several of the star players of the To-
cal team did not make the trip. AS
in Maysville, when the Paris team
visited here, Miss Rose did great
deal of the scoring. This was the
third defeat of the season for the
girls. They have very strong team
and deserve the support of the Mays
vile people.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
BARREL SOCIAL

The Ladies' Missionary Society of
the First Presbyterian Church will
hold their annual Barrel Social on
next Thursday evening, February 20,
in the Lecture room Of the church.
A splendid supper will be served at
$3.50 o'clock, followed by interesting
talks and music. You are invited to
be present on this occasion. While
no charge will be made a free will
Offering will be taken.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
W. c. 7. U.

There will be a meeting of the w
c. T. Y. on Tuesday afternoon at 2:3O
in the pastors study at the First M
E. Church, South. A special invita-
ton is extended to the new members
who gave their names on February 4
at the Tanning Meeting, as we wish
to enroll their names on our books
All our old members are urged to
come and meet them.
MRS. J. Fl. DODSON. President
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
"SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT"

His wife made him do it. You must
see this wonderful photoplay to learn
what she did to make Skinner a fail
ure, a wonderful success.
Bryant Washburn assumes the stel-
lar role. Don't miss it at the Pastime
today.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
LARGE CROWD IN TOWN SATUR
DAY

There was very large crowd in
the city Saturday, one of the largest
Of the winter. The streets were well
filled with people and the merchants
enjoyed a good business all day.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19

America; in act two, In England at
the Court of King James.
Those having seen the practices OF
the Glee Club in preparing the oper-
eta say that II Is one Of the best ever
Miss Elizabeth Williams and Miss F
Florence Shaw, the directors, have
spent much time in preparing the
students for their various parts ant
all have their part down to perfec.
tion.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Crawford Of
Eastland are rejoicing over tho ar
rival Of q ilno daughter at their home
The yeunsstsr weighs slcvsn pounds.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19

Sealed proposals for carrying the
mail from April l, 1917, to June 30
1920, from Maysville to Mt. Olivet, Ky
Specifications can be seen at Mays.
vile Postoftice. Bids to be sent tc
Fourt Assistant Postmaster Genera
before March 13, 1917.
NJ Il KEIIOE ID NJ
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
SPECIAL BARGAIN RATE

Courier-Journal by mail one year
$500. Good only this month. Sub
scribe at once. DE NUzlE. Agent.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19

Mr.. L. b. Cary of the Cary-Reed
Construction Co., of Lexington,
who have the contract for the con-
struction Of the asphalt streets in the
Sixth Ward, was in this city Satur-
day looking over some work.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19

BE entertained by the University
Quartette assisted by Miss Geisel and
Mrs. viii b. Campbell. They will de-.
light you with their talent. 19-1t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19

Mrs. s. Straus has gone to Chicago
for two weeks on business.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19

Miss Annie Daugherty of Market
street spent Saturday and Sunday
with relatives in Covington.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19

The whiskers that Clarence Wood
will wear in the operetta, Wednesday
evening at the High School audito-
rum will rival those of the late la
mented Mr.. Hughes.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
A Leap Into Fame.

How many actors have begun their
stage career as leading man. Probably
Sir tombstone Forbes Robertson is the
only instance. One night when Sir
tombstone was young man Of twenty.
one his father, who was Oh art critic
aud journalist, went to see ". 6. Wills
"Mary Stuart" and after the perform
ance Wills accompanied him to supper.
In the course Of conversation the dram.
atist asked his host how be thought
Castclard, the leading part, was played
"Why, my son there, who has never
acted, would do 1t fifty times better"
"The very thing" cried Wills. "Will
you try Johnstonc?"
The young artist modestly assented,
went with Wills next day to rehearse
and week later made sensational
debut. Since then he has always been
a leading an.--London Standard.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
A Small Boys Invention.

Sir Hiram Maxim began T. invent
almost MS soon as he could lisp. When
but small boy he invented sort OF
sextant made Of wood with sights, a
piece Of thread with bullet at the
end and an indicator for the thread to
swing along.
On dark night he took his instru-
ment outside. and while he sighted 1t
TO the north star his little sister read
the indicator. "Forty-fve, Hiram
she called out. This meant they were
living in as degrees north latitude.
The observation proved to be perfectly
accurate,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31

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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31

PRACTICAL HEALTH HINTS.


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j tress or discomfort In the throat +
q. Is exposure to cold and wet. 9th =
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= such as exposure to infection. 1t =
A. may be OF equity or rheumatic 4
y origin. 1t may be excited by To- 4
- cal irritdnts, such as hot drinks =
$ or the inhalation Of noxious =
Il gases. .
+ In mild cases of sore throat a =
4 gargle of n saturated solution Of =
4 boric acid, used every four hours, 4
u will give relief. In severe cases z
= the application to the neck Of =
4 cloths wrung out Of cold water .
4 proves grateful. Sucking small =
= bits of ice affords much relief. 4
i, Internal treatment Is needed. Z
+ For this seidlitz powder Is very =
= useful or a dose Of salts upon VS. =
i ing In the morning. II. how =
4 ever, there Is any fever or the =
= tonsils are red and swollen or z
= show tiny yellow or white spots Z
4 on their surface, send as soon as Z
Z possible for a physician. Z
4 4
4 T. Il 4 1, + 4 Il 4 q y $50 4 4 $50
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
Our Indians.

The most probable theory df the
origin of the American Indian Is that
which links the Indian with the Mon.
.,oloids OF East Africa, whose physical
characteristics are strikingly similar to
those ct the American ab,rigine. Be-
tween the Indian and the japanese
there are many pronounced rcsen-
blanees, and some excellent authorities
are Of the opinion that it was from
that eastern race that the Indian orig
inally sprung. II, as some think, the
Eskimos are the best representatives
of the Indian as he was upon his ar.
rival here, the theory Of the Japanese
0 igln Is immensely strengthened, since
tn. likeness between the Eskimo and
the Japanese Is striking.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
A Turkish Riddle.

Here Is an old Turkish riddle which
has been handed down for many CEN
turtles and yet has never been an.
swercd There was once beggar
who always dreamed he was a pasha,
and there was a pasha who always
dreamed he vas beggar Which was
the happier?"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
Refugee For Birds.

The bird reservations Of the United
States, fosiered by the National Asso
citation of Audubon Societies. now num-
Der seventy. They include refuge for
gulls and terms on the Maine coast
nsylnms for egre!s in Florida. line Oh
reservations along the Mississippi river
migration route and reservation
larger than Connecticut In the Yukon
delta Of Alaska An important one ex
lists In the Hawaiiap Islands, and there
Is one la the canal zone, DR.. r. G..
Pearson of the Conservation Commits
sion Of Canada urges the need Of res
-rvations in the northern part Of the
hemisphere and especially in Labra-
ios, where the waste of bird life is
enormous Nebraska State Journal.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
Bell Never Stops Ringing.

In the Clarendon laboratory at the
oxford tEngland university museum
Is little bell which has rung day and
night for seventy-six years. 1t Is a
somewhat near approach to perpetual
motion. yet its mechanism is very sim.
Mo
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
Seemed All Riqht.

"Bobbie, your face wants washing.
Did you look at 1t In the glass this
morning.
no. mother, but 1t seemed all right
when | felt it."-New York Sun.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
Hardw are

a+4+ atsfM y ~@.eae- @-
We have all kinds of bulk garden seed, grass seed
and tape seed. All our seeds are fresh,
Garden tools of all description.
We can save you money on rubber roofing and
builders hardware. Our tools are guaranteed to
give satisfaction. 49,, ~, !,
Telephone 769 for your new gutter and con-
ductor pipe work, as we make speciality on all
sheet metal work. ...a .s n|
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-09-07

ssmatat Yaa cast fnosA roe ~ 6t
h4asti nd lock nse np aK sE were u ~
low slag. IL fix year.
$aith nate no reply Linking lais
frSe arrli In Jabh*ss, he led the v~'f
through the mates, Stopping al the
TUNED mouth 10 blow cut ahe candle
and 70 pick up lsbhey's Suitcase In
the eper alr the freed captive tranped
In sober ssience ar Smiths heels aa'il
they r1arhed the asitcHehsle. AT the
crossing vi the railroad mulin track and
the turn into tine highway. the river.
aassooninx deeptaned amonw lts
powders. was near at hand and JIb-
h@y spoke for the first time sinss they
left the mine mouth.
-l'm hcrihly thirsty. Monty. Tnst
waser 10 the mine bad rsppsr Or snsns-
thing In II. and I couldn't drink IL
You didn't know that. did yogi---when
you pat me In there. i means wont
you stop the car and ies me 20 and
stick my face In THAT riverr
The car was brought 10 n stand and
nbhey got cut to scramble down tho
river bank La the staAiehs. ohey,ns
some inner prompting which he Gid
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-09-07

I'll show you: show you al the things
that you say are DOW Impossible. Did
you bring the fray roadsterY
She nodded briefly.
Your father Is coming back / hear
the elevator bell I am going to take
the car. aud don't want to meet him.
VIII you say what Ii neesifulr
She nodded again. and he went out
quickly. II was only a few steps down
the corridor to the elevator landing.
and the stair circied the Gagged elevator
shaft to the ground 4 =, Smith halt
ed in the darkened to.nt,r az the stair
way long enough to make sure that
the colonel. with Stillings and WON
an in an automobile cat and vetl--a
woman who egured for him In the
passing slsnce as Ccrcna's mother
got on at the Office foor. Then he
ran down to the street level. cranked
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-09-07

gsncy finances committees In each stasA
the sovsrDof Of the state selnx thu
Chairman.
Besides the state boards tAssc arr
local organisations which arc called
chapterA each with tts own officers and
n,asnbsrA The special duties d In
chapters arr 10 cuiiect funds and su1S,
plies % appeal from headquartsrs 81
from the governor Of their respective
state, and. In case Of local disastsrS. a.
cooperate with the Institutional man.
Der In immediate relief measurcs.~
The above br!sf review Of the orxan.
ixat1on of the American Red Cross 4
In part quoted from Under the Rad
Cross Flag" By Mabel I. Boardmsn
Which gives 4 vary COMPREHENSIVE ana
tAorough history 4 The organ1saason
~ aAus and ita wsrk.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-09-07

Suits and coats and hats had Oh
tho fall fashion parade but In the rs.
serve forces OF the wardrobe along
come ths dependable separate skirts.
Thar afe :.heanttfaliy. .nttrd and tax
ax1A1 aast aExEx as n'sss syseScaD sE
fashionable wool fabtcx There In an
abiding attraction In these everyday
clothes Of the average woman---no one
csts tired OF them.
Quiet coiors In plsida, crosshar mix
tures and Ggurcd materials share hon.
on with plain goods for the separate
shirt Tor fall and winter. Needlework,
n. tn. simplex. kinda at embroidery.
psovod 70 effective On late summer
sktras that II has calTfsd eVsr and
bsDme q new chapter In the story Of
I'm fAshionA In ~ sltrt pictured Il
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-09-07

appears In silk thsesd 90 the pocksea
and on the skirs about six inchs4
sbo~c The heni hut the designer ~
Trains from breaking the length Of The
pane, at The 'front.' and terminates tho
,xrssEuisuyaxs etsk~ us 4sA III III
The pockets carve double purpose
for they are actual pockets ~ wei
an decorative parts OF the design. Tbs
embroidery for them II placed On q
separate piece u material. cot out the
shape Of tho pochst and sswed over T.
A belt OF the material is finished with
Z plated FIRM at the top which extends
across the sides and bach hut. MT
across the front where the designer
rafuses 10 allow anything to Interfere
with the straight linz, and . iasgs Aa4
button h used mr. fastening.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-09-07

In order IN have clear coinprehaO-
Aoa Of the He'd Cross and tn work. II
In necessary to know about tn COO.
struction and II methods. The pfcs-
idsnt Of the United States Ii not mere
" an hoaorary oficer but m active
president Of the society. He prcsidss
ut the annual msctingz appoints mem
bers Of various boards and Issues I'm.
pcrtant public appeals In time Of var
Or disaster. II 10 important to under
stand that Il Ii the arm or instrument
of the government for giving aid to
humanity. Its work gocs On ut ail
umas In the department. Of Civilian ~
iiaG- Undar tn Charter oil accounts Il
IL American Red Crosa are audited
b. IN war department ana an annual
Nport submitted to congrsas b. ths
SECRETARY Of vsr. 10 President 1aft
6sioagS mo0A 0Sdit for ~ dine and
aebsatlAa b. 0.~s r. m alfairs At ~
Ocls3 b or1w b bsiad 4 ~ 70 ~
sssnt a1deocy and G1kabaish Il IN
u psblie epaddeocs.
u @nnol GDnmlatsp \ q ~
a1ins body, SDl~ Il mauAag 0sss -
egFtAaG boards whose cAalrm4a ~
~ cAelrs4n ~ naanbars x - culre
me1sA 1Asae bdsrds ~ ~ var. -.
osoal ~ nAssnsflDaai rslisf bsasdA
~ ssenbaiAA - policies ID gAxlr ~
Eauavs 6s'ds 4 activity saA ssscn
0snAa0sos - aQpeupsaatioas ~
nsAs bs 0m y ~ central q nse-
Vhvs csnn1eess which NJ u saas
Aent Il apesopssat,ns fnndk
II oAairmaA and vies Chairman n
- vsf reii& board an the surgeon
0aerals It tAs army aad saw. TAoss
Il tAe international relief hoard ere
rpr@eut2sivvs n TIE st1ts depart.
ment and ~ aavy and those OF the
pAt'onai relsef board are members Of
ths central committee particularly n
rilisr With This part II Red Cross
work
'Updr tbese boards srs vsrfous
subcnmstteeA the medical bureau
n 2zst aid department. the nursing
service. town and country nursing and
the Cn&mas seal State boards, con-
Esting n iron three to ten prominent
persooaA coOstttu.s permanent sner.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-09-07

- mesdins buttoaAsio h - s.as.
sasds q sAarts, stieeh pisss II npa
at si1as sseA slss a ~ b1ttonApiA
br1nefag On tsgstAar 1t IL eada n
taes - saaA sfAs sAsuid - NJ ~
snS~gA y Gssnd TO IL sdss u -
nsdkband vhsrs II shosDd aaso -
ss4Scbsd. This now bsttonAols Vim ~.
last tn mi It ~ shirt
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-09-07

paneI Euecs in Evsniuy Vvwk
Evening gowns have paneled effects
N the back and sash or Eirdis In
frrni, or again they arr made Win
drApery - follow the lines ef the body,
somewhat 10 antique style. Many q
these gDv ns have satin foundat1oA
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-09-07

tie graz roadster snd sg-em@ s2
send fhts ear TocketlilS westward.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-09-07

II Knitting sUldsmie WIN xlao
forth hAts md bass to match tilas Hn8
and II n = srest opportunity fw ~
woman who lives Aandwosk. ~ en-
cross stitch or easbrusdAs bath an4
fsea thoroughly In the mode.
Duvetyn EaH vim Be vegy smart an4a
Il . soft enough ia make lsvsay bseA
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-12-06
SUBMARINES and SOIL FERTILITY
How the War Affects the Farmers Ability to Produce
MNHN Bumper Crops.

The grip Of the scourge Of the seas
Is now, after months Of warfare, felt
by the American farmer. When the
Lusitania went down the whole world
shivered with horror-horror at the
very savagery Of the deed, yet few Of
us realized at the time that within a
comparatively short time the entire
world would, In one way or another, be
at the mercy of these newest and most
savage of all implements Of war. Least
of all did the American farmer realize
that the submarine menace would have
any effect whatever on his ability to
raise crops and do his bit In the line
Of food production.
But It hasl The war itself In its
earliest day cut off supplies Of potash.
Now the submarine warfare has re-
duced the supply of Spanish pyrites
from which sulphuric acid is made.
This sulphuric acid is used in the
manufacture Of acid phosphate, and
also In the making Of complete fer
tilizers. Without 1t raw rock phos-