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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09
GRADING AND ROLLING ROADS
Steel Device Invented to Correct Ger
tain Degree Fault Of Drags on
Dry Highways.

Split logs and drags and CONNER
cially manufactured drags involving
the basic principle of Mr.. d. Ward
Kings simple split-log drag. have
done much for the dirt roads of the
nation, and these make up the bulk
of the mileage of the country roads Of
this nation. The originator Of this
type of drag advocated their use while
the road was still muddy, to puddle"
the dirt of the roads surface and so
make it more waterproof as well as to
smooth the surface of the road. This
is the best time to use them, for then
they accomplish these two tasks so
important to the making of good
dirt road. But for some reason or 9th
er the bulk Of users of road drags per-
sist in using them only after the sur
face of the road has become dry and
rough after rain, simply to smooth
1t up.
When used in this way, all the drags
of this type have one basic fault; they
leave a ridge of loose dirt In the CEN
ter Of the road. If the weather con-
tinues dry and hot, this soon dries
and pulverizes into dust, to be blown
about with the shifting winds. II 1t
rains, this loose dirt quickly absorbs
large amount of water and turns
into mud-much quicker than 1t would
have been II it had been packed firm
and hard, instead of being loose and
porous. Herewith Is shown drawing
of steel drag of this same kind
which is designed to correct to GER
tain degree at least this fault Of drags
when used on dry ground. 1t is de-
signed to pack more or less firmly
this little ridge of loose dirt which is
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09

troubled with cramps and feel Ike .
different woman. / cannot praise
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound too highly and ! am recommend
ing it to my friends who suffer as l did. "
Mrs. GEORGE R. NAYLoR, Box u,
Marysville, Pa. =,
Young women who are troubled with
painful or irregular periods, backache,
headache, dragging down sensations,
faintinp spells or Indigestion should
take Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. Thousands have been re-
stored to health by this root and herb
remedy.
Write for free and helpful advice to
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (con-
fidentiaD, Lynn, Mass. Only women
omen and read such letters.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09
AUToIsT LEARNED TO GRoAN
Sight Of Road Grader In offing Fill
His Heart With Dsmay--Drag
Is Cause OF Smiles.

Speaking of grading operations, the
aufoist has learned to groan when he
sees a road grader, manned by half
dozen willing men, show up In the
offing. He knows that the presence of
the grader forecasts bad roads for
weeks to come-sod, loose dirt, ruts
and bumps, and when the rain comes,
with little prospect of quick drying OF
the sodden mass. But he smiles when
he sees a road drag, for he knows that
means immediate improvement Of the
road and permanent benefit.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09
ACTRESS TELLS SECRET.

A well known actress gives the follow
ing recipe for gray hair: To half pint OF
water add 1 OF. Bay Rum, a small box OF
Barbo Compound, and u or Of gNeerine.
Any druggist can put this up or you can
mix It at home at very little cost. Full
directions for making and use come In
each box of Barbo Compound. II will
gradually darken streaked, faded gray
hair, and make It soft and glossy. u will
not color the scalp, is not sticky OF
greasy, and does not rub OF. Adv.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09
Radlatina Love.

n yon come into a room on win
teS's day. you do not need to see the
stowe OF the radiator to know there is
heat there. Every nerve In your body
eeRs you that before you have a
chance to use your eyes. And there
are some people you cannot approach
without feeling the radiating warmth
Of sympathy and kindness. Fill the
heart 50 full Of love that It can be felt
by all who come near you.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09
KEEP HEALTHY IN TRENCHES
Soldiers in Good Physical Condition
Despite Hardshps Which They
Are Compelled to Undergo.

Notwithstanding all that has been
said about the squalor ond discom-
fort of life at the battle front, The re-
FnaFkable fact appears, according to
,aIl medical testimony, that the health
conditions Of the men averages far bet
ter than Is the case with those at home
and even better than among men Of
the same class and the same physical
equipment In the days Of peace.
A French army surgeon has recently
written about experiences at the front
during 1915, with the troops under his
Immediate observation. He shows that
notwithstanding the fatigue, the over
-crowdIng, the exposure and the unfav-
'orabIe climate conditions, the total Of
contagious diseases among this army
was less than two-f1fths the peace
average. In 1915 there were S53 cases
Of contagious disease, as compared
with 2,f57 cases in small force be-
Rore the war.
In spite Of the extreme contagious
ness Of measles and scarlet fever, he
writes, they did not spread among
troops bivuuacked or camping in the
war zone in makeshift shelters, where
there was at times the utmost over
crOwding. He attributes this entirely
TO the life in the open air and to the
hyper-Oxygenation. 1t seemed to him
that repeated contact did not possess
the importance previously attributed
TO II in the communication Of con.
taaious diseases.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09

the case and that quite the con-
trary is the case, especially before
calvlng.
'The heifer should be bred SO as to
calve when from twenty-four to thirty
months Of age, depending upon the
breed and growth of the animal. The
Guernsey and the Jersey should be
bred so as to calve when from twenty
four to twenty-six months old, while
the Holstein and Ayrshire breeds
should be bred so as to calve when
thirty months of age. II bred so as
to calve earlier than this, their growth
is apt to be injured"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09

Il never did care for rink skat-
Ing"
"You prefer the fresh air, 1 sup
poser"
eyes, and like to be able to get
far enough away from the crowd 50
that ] can say what is really In my
mind when / fall down."
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09
Be SUCCESSFUL WITH COWS
Plenty Of Feed and Balanced Ration
Essential-crain Should Be Sup
piled in Winter.

To be successful with cows one must
be a good feeder. This takes plenty
of feed and balanced ration. To get
milk in winter, grain should be fed.
With butterfat at IS cents It can be
fed with profit. If silage with fair
corn in 1t is fed use enough bran and
cottonseed meal or oilmeal to balance
the ration. Where alfalfa is fed the
brand ration may be largely reduced.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09
CARE FOR YOUR SKIN
And Keep 1t Clear by Daily Use Of
Cuticura-Trial Free.

A hot bath with Cudcura Soap fol-
lowed By gentle amounting with Cuh-
cura Ointment clears the skin or scalp
ln most cases Of eczemas, rashes and
itching OF children and adults. Make
Cuticura your everyday toilet prepare
tons and prevent such troubles.
Free sample each by mail with Book
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept L,
BosAsn. Sold everywhere.--Adv.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09
Good Roads.

The value of farming land depends
very largely on the distance from a
market. A good road has the effect
of shortening the time required for
carrying load of produce 20 market
which is practically the same thing as
shortening the distance.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09
Very True.

Teacher-If / were to shoot at
tree with five birds on it and kin three
how many would be left?
Betty-Three.
Teacher-No; two would be left.
Betty-No, there wouldn't. TAe
three shot would be left and the other
two would have flied away.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09

WOuiO nutC w oSoy
in bed several days
every month. l
tried all kinds Of
remedies and was
treated by doctors,
but my trouble con-
tinued until one day
l read about Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and
what it had done for
others. / tried It
and now / am never
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09
Turkestan is Inferior.

The commercial Turkestan alfalfa
has been tested quite thoroughly in al,
parts of the United States and in near
ly every case has proved inferior t.
Americansgrown strainA
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09
To Drive Out Malaria
And Build Un The System

Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC. Yoa know
what you are taking. as the formula Is
printed on every label. showing Il d
Quinine and Iron in tasteless form. Ths
Quinine drives out malaria, the Iron
builds up the system. 50 cents.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09
Proof Positive.

THAT smart yachting party got In
a heavy sea-"
"Then It was really swell affair"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09
Doing His Share.

"Are you doing anything for the
preservation of our antiqultiesP'
"You bet / am. 1 sell cosmetics"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09
Probably Not.

Win the smoke inspector please ex-
plain why so much Of the soft coal
SCOT settles on the white-haired dog?
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09

WoMANs GROWING GLORY
is her hair. If yours is streaked with
ugly, grizzly, gray hairs, use la Ore
ole" Hair Dressing and change 1t In
the natural way. Price $1O0.-Adv.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09
SOAP IS STRONGLY AK

SOAP IS STRONGLY ALKALINE
and constant use will burn out the
scalp. Cleanse the scalp by shampoo
ing with La Creole" Hair Dressing.
and darken, In the natural way, those
ugly, grizzly hairs. Price, $100.-Adv.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09

Murder will out-and SO W. the
murderer when the pardon boafA uses
busy.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09

There Is something wrong with a
girl who can't blush.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09

An aggressive man soon acquires g
reputation as knocker.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09
Quite the Reverse.

~ hate to play poker with Hobbs.
"A hard loser, is he2"
mo; an easy winner"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09
THOSE AWFUL
CRAMPS
Suggestions that may save
Much Suffering

MarysvilIe, Pa.--''For twelve year,
7 suffered with terrible cramps. /
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09

There wouldn't be enough worms to
go round IL every bird was early.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09
The ReuuIsite.

The Requisite.
what we need in these ages is to
kindle the fire of romance"
"How about using love matchesT
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09

A mans idea of love is one hour
on duty and the other % off.
Smyrna times., 1917-06-20

Bayard Steele; second, $50. William
Scott Levey.
Lieutenant Clarke Churchman me-
mortal prize-student attaining high
est proficiency in military department
$25, Robert Houston Pepper.
Philo Sherman Bennett prize-for
best essay discussing principles of free
gnvernment-$25, Donald Pancoast
Horsey.
William D. Clark prize-Student
showing greatest proficiency in mathe-
matics during freshman and sophomore
years-first. SIP. so, William SPRING
er Moore; second, $12. so, Jay Robin
son.
Trustees prize-Junior who during
three years has maintained highest
general average in all college activi-
ties $50, Donald Pancoast Horsey.
State Grange Prizes-three stud
ents who have made greatest progress
in agriculture course-frst, $15,
Jonathan Parr Davis; second, $40,
John Abel Hopkins, Jr., and third,
$5. Henry Leroy Kister.
FRAMES A. Cooch botanical prize
two students making best collection
of Towering plants native to Delaware
First, SIS, Edmund Wollaston
Henis; second. $40, Arthur S.
Chillas.
William H. Purnell memorial prize
best essay on some phase of history
of Delaware or Eastern Shore-$25,
Robert Houston Pepper.
Edwin F. Mullen prize-Senior in
civil engineering displaying most or
iginality in writing his thesis-S25,
Leroy Bayard Steele.
Robert Bayne Wheeler Scholarship
-$125. William T. Broughall Of
Wilmington.
Immediately after the commence.
ment exercises luncheon was served
for the alumni and special guests.
UnveiIng at Wolf Hall
At the luncheon Henry B. Thomp
son presided. Brief addresses were
made by Bishop Frederick j. Kins
man. Pierre S. DUPONT, Mr.. Day, o.
the firm of Day and Klauder, consult
ing architects; Thomas F. Bayart
and DR.. ]. R. Parkin.
Wednesday afternoon there wa
unveiled in Wolf Hall, a portrait o
DR.. Theodore F. Wolf, for many year
in charge of TIE chemistry depart
ment of the college. 1t was present
ed by Robert B. Wolf, son of DR.
Wolf and accepted by George Morgan
The portrait was painted by Mihra
Kevorkian of Philadelphia and will
hang in the vestibule of the ne,
building.
Wednesday afternoon the Alumni
Association held its annual busines
meeting and there was a baseball
game between the seniors and fresI
men for the college championship.
Smyrna times., 1917-06-20

George Cowen, formerly of Hartly,
died at Fort Bayard, New Mexico, re-
Gently, aged about 35 years. The re-
mains were brought to Hartly and
interment took place there June 8.
William Edwards, of Baltimore.
spent Sunday in Dover with Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert H. Lewis. Mr.. Edwards
is a former Doverite, having been en-
ployed at the Cowgirl pharmacy when
it was located on State street in the
! Daily and Hutton building.
Smyrna times., 1917-06-20

At the meeting John M. McMaster,
of Jersey City, was elected president.
Professor George E. Dutton, secretary
and treasurer; DR.. Walter H. Steel
and Norris N. Wright. reappointed
members of the Athletic Council.
H. Rodney Sharp. chairman of the
committee on development. was un-
able to be present, owing to illness.
The Blue Book, placed on sale We'd
nesday is dedicated to Mr.. Sharp
These members of the graduating
class have been elected to the honorary
fraternity: Leroy B Steele. Harold
W. Horsey. John A. Hopkins. Jr.,
Joseph H. K. Jones and Edwin G.
Smyth.
The commencement exercises closed
with the farewell "hop" held in the
armory Wednesday night.
All the exercises Wednesday were
attended by many persons and the
weather was perfect.
AIumni-FacultY Supper Innovation
The alumni-faculty supper was held
in the new dining room of the Student
Commons Tuesday night, and attracted
large number of graduates of Old
Delaware and practically all members
of the faculty. DR.. Samuel G. Mitchell
presided and the principal feature was
talk by DR.. j.. R. Parkin of Oxford
University, England. The speaker
said that England learned lesson in
the Revolutionary War and that she
now is not the tyrant that many per-
sons seem to think. In proof of this,
he cited how her colonies, Canada,
Australia, India and New Zealand,
rushed to the assistance of the mother
country at the outbreak of the wal
and how they are still freely doing
everything possible to help. He spoke
OF the many thousands of university
men who are in this war. DR.. Parkin' s
remarks were loudly applauded.
Others who spoke at the supper were
Thomas Davis, Charles w. Bush,
George Morgan, John S. McMaster,
Professor C. A. Short, Dean A. R.
Cullimore and Former Congressman
William H. Heald. An address,
written by E. N. Vallandigham, wa
read by DR. w. Owen Sypherd. Fol
lowing the supper there was a reunion
of the various fTaternities at tn
"frat" houses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-02
American Congressmen
 Gain Information at
 First Hand on War

Paris, November 1.-The delegation of American congressman which is touring England and France gaining tirst-hand information regarding the war today vis- tied the Picpus cemetery. where they placed large wreath on the tomb of Lafayette. Representive Richard Wayne Parker of New Jersey delivered a brief address. "We learn here that the liberty of every nation is the common interest of the world' he said. France could send but few soldiers to America, but these few turned the tide of victory. America, like France, will do the best she can.
 The Marquis de Chambrun, a descend ant of Lafayette, characterized the tribute as further cementing the close bond of friendship between France and America.
 The delegation visited the Invalides, where they saw the tomb of Napoleon and the modern war relics, including the famous airplane used by Frances hero Of the air, George Guynemer, recently killed In a battle with German ma chine. After luncheon the party inspect ed the United States army headquarters in Paris. Later they were guests at a reception given by Ambassador Sharpe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-02
WAR INDUSTRIES ID HAVE FIRST CALL
 ON COAL SUPPLY
Plants Making Articles Not Essential in Fight Against Germany Must Wait
 For Their Fuel

Washington, November 1, Regulations designed to re- strict the use of coal in indus tries considered nonessential to the conduct of the war will be put into force soon by the fuel administration.
 The plan under consideration pro vides for a classification of industries in the order of their importance and the issuance of a general order to coal producers directing them to supply first manufacturing plants engaged in war work
 Domestic consumers will be sup piled ahead of all industries and the regulations will contain special pro visions for taking care of their re quirements.
 An upward revision of coal prices for mines which contain unusually thin veins and for mines in the hands or receivers 10 permit tHeHl to operate at profit is probable within few days. Heretofore price changes have been general and have not been ap- piled except for entire districts Fuel administration officials, however. have come to the conclusion that individual mines must be taken care of where present prices threaten to force them to close. Where prices are raised for single mines operators would be al- lowed to charge prices based on cost of production plus percentage, of profit. All such mines would be put under licensing system.
 Directors of the National Gas and Electric association protested today to Fuel Administrator Garfield against a proposed order limiting the use of coal for electric display signs. Electric display advertising, they declared, should be chased with public utilities and should not be done away with to save small amount of coal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-02
CANNED TIMETABLES SHOULD NOW BE
 VERY MUCH CHEAPER
This Will Be One Immediate Result of License System of the Food Admin
 istration

Washington, November l. An immediate drop in prices on canned vegetables was predict ed by the food administration today as a result of putting into operation the license sys- tenn for wh ole sale dealers. Many canned goods, 1t was said, were bought by dealers at low prices last spring and can be sold at less than the present market prices.
 Dealers charging more than a reason able profit are liable to forfeiture of their licenses to do business.
 Retailers will be controlled to an ex- tent also through the operation of the licensing system. Those charging more than the food administration considers just will find their supplies cut off in orders to wholesalers to cease furnish- ing them with goods.
 The food administration today warned dealers who have not applied for license blanks that they will be charged with violations of the food law if they continue to sell goods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-02
New York Lawyer Heads
 Great Packing Trust"
 Unopposed by Government

Chicago, November 1.-The biggest packing trust ever known--it includes every meat packing plant in the coun- try--came into unopposed being today, and by grace of the government elevated to the position of worlds greatest packer, Joseph P. Cotton. hitherto a plain New York lawyer.
 Packers who, upon one occasion or an- other in years past, have spent millions Of dollars to prove that they were not in d trust, admitted 1t today with smile, and pointed, with pride, to the fact that the government, through Mir Cotton. is the controlling factor in it.
 This was the day set py law for the licensing of packing plants and for Mr. Cotton to take charge. few confer ences were ell that marked the impor- tant event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-02
Three and Half Million American Housewives
 Sign Food Pledges

Washington, November l.--More than 3.5o0,0O0 American women now are vol untary members of the food administra- tion and have pledged themselves to fol- low its directions as to food conservation. This number. the food administration an nounced tonight at the end of the fourth day of its intensive pledge campaign, will be doubled by complete returns from all the states.
 showed 50ooe0 signatures as a result of the days work. The aim for the entire week is 100000. Michigan leads the states with total of 14500o cards signed; California is second with 132 GOO. and New Jersey third with 10000, Tn New York city, for which returns are tabulated separately from the state, 193,0oo cards have been signed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-02
TRANSPORT FINLAND IS HIT BY TORPEDO;
 INJURY IS SLIGHT
Ship Which Was on Way Back to America Forced to Return to Flu
 ropean Port

Washington. November 1.-The trans- port Finland was recently torpedoed while returning to the United States, but was able to return to a foreign port under her own steam.
 The navy department received a report of the attack. and Secretary Daniels au- thorized its publication. The navy re- port does not say whether there was any loss of life. or injury on the Finland.
 This official announcement was author ized.
 The navy department has received dis patches stating that the transport Fin land was torpedoed while returning from foreign waters. The damage to the ship was slight, and she returned to port un- der her own steam. The Finland was under escort, but no sign of the torpedo, or the submarine was seen"
 The Finland is one of the largest steam CTS flying the American flag. Before go- ing into the army transport service she plyed between New York and European ports in the International Mercantile Marine company's services under the Red Star and other lines. The vessel has a gross tonnage of 12.S06 and net tonnage of I'll. She normally carries a crew of 257 men. The Finland was built in Phil adelphia in 1902. Her home port Is New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-02

The cablegrams summarize the situation as follows:
 "The military situation on the Italian front is serious--it is far from being desperate. At the pres- ent moment, having recovered from the first surprise, 1t may be stated that our allies are preparing to oppose a furious resistance to the enemy at that point, which, with out doubt, General Cadorna has selected. It is probable that if the retreat should continue for a few days longer the Italian resistance will develop along the Taglia- mento, quite an important river, which descends from the Carnic Alps. or perhaps if the Austro- Germans attack in Cernia it will be on the Piave river, which flows westward.
 "Whatever the number of 1tal- ians taken prisoners, the strength of the army of General Cadorna has not been weakened. It must not be forgotten in tho fact that Italy has under the colors more than S,oo0,00o men. As for the guns that the Austro Germans claim to have captured. they only represent the production of a few