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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-11-30

IN disposing Of the surplus garden pro-
ducts and this item of revenue will
not be neglected. Mr.. and Mrs. Houk
have been ON this ranch four years,
coming here without any Hard
and persistent work, coupled with
close observation of the best methods
TO be employed, have put Mr.. Houk in
the ranks of the ranchers in the valley
who now can look forward to the flu
ture with complacency. Last winter
he had an opportunity to test out his
theory that it pays TO raise hogs on a
dry farm. Another rancheT had some
young pigs, nearly dead from expo
sure, and Mr.. Houk bought them for
a dollar each under condition that they
live ten days. They did; and on No
vember 8, with only three weeks Of
fattening ration, they weighed 200
pounds each and are now worth sew
eral times the amount originally paid
for them. The hogs on this ranch
are of good strains, graded Duroc-
Jerseys and graded Poland-Chinas.
and the rule is never to dispose Of all
brood stock. Many a farmer has done
that to his sorrow when the market
happened to sag, for somehow it turns
out that just about the time the brood
stock has all been traded off for a
bunch Of dollars the market takes an
upward jump and the farmer without
hogs to sell is not in a position to
gather in the money awaiting him for
q bunch of nice fat porkers. Safety
first'-keep the brood stock.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-11-30

It has beer noticed by more than
one farmer lighting for the eradica-
ton of the Jim Hill mustard plant
that it is the only double-action weed
plant coming under his observation.
On examination of the plant it Will be
found that the seed-containing pods
branch out from the main stem of the
plant and that both sides of the pods
are laden with seeds in a manner not
unlike that of the belt of a machine
Il filled with cartridges, only the
weed seeds are arrayed in double hle
while the deadly machine gun affair
is satisfied with a single file. The
heavy winds throughout the county
this fall have lined the fences with
these plants and it is safe to say that
not a single plant of the crop-destroy-
ing stuff can be found that does not
contain some seeds after having, in
many instances, travelled for miles ov-
err seeded and unseeded lands, and
what they did in the way of scattering
seed during these travelings is in no
wise a matter for guessing but is an
absolute certainty. In some cases the
farmers have touched a lighted match
to the stuff punched up against the
fences and destroyed it completely. 1t
is true that by getting rid Of the
plants in this manner a few fence
posts meet an undeserved end, but
they are readily replaced while the
fields of grain destroyed by the weed
are a total loss. There is no question
that the weed will be eradicated from
the fields of this county by the united
efforts of the wheat growers and the
enforcement of the weed law, but it
has been urged that at least n OF
the Jim Hill plants in first class work
ing order be preserved and sent to the
Smithsonian institute in Washington
so that future generations may see
what a formidable pest their forbears
had to fight. The curator OF the in
stitute mentioned should be warned
however, to see to it that the specimen
in his charge be confined to a glass
case of extraordinary thickness so as
to be sure that none of the seed nay
escape and do to eastern lawns and
gardens what it has done TO western
: train fields.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-11-30

Spokane has posted guards to pro-
tect food supplies.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-11-30

trious farmers will seek relief from
the de|predations caused by the sloven-
ly farmer, and it is hoped that this
relief will be prompt and lasting.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-11-30

Speaking of weather signs. the Pill
grim was stopped the other day and
informed that there would be no vim
ter at all this trip. Asked for parti-
~Culars, Friend Farmer gave out the
following: One of the signs on which
Indians base their predictions as to
whether the winter will be severe or
mild is the avidity displayed by trout
in grabbing a bait at this season Of
the year. If the trout grab it eagerly,
look out for a hard winter-deep
SHOWS and all the other trimmings
and embellishments. If, on the other
hand, the trout let the bait just float
around the water and do not give a
continental for it, then a mild winter
may be looked for. Now, Friend Far
mer explained that a few days ago he
vent out to a nice little stream with
plenty Of trout in it and tried out the
theory mentioned. He dangled most
tempting morsels in the pools, let them
float down the rifles and in shallow
waters. but no trout bothered to in
vestigate. in two hours effort the
| fisherman did not get one solitary
strike, and yet trout could be seen III
the water. According to the lndiar
dope it should be summer all winter
this season; at the very least it SHOULD
be spring-like. for he admits that one
big trout took a look at one of hi
bats. But, Friend Reader, while faiti
may move mountains, if you happen t.
run across a mountain of coal get bus.
with your hands and do not wait 70
faith-for even Indian predictions nov
and then get off the wood road.
Evening journal., 1917-04-30

Embroidery rope stitching Singer
Sewing Machine Company, ST. Della
ware avenue.-Ady
Evening journal., 1917-04-30
SPIRIT OF THE
DELMARVIA PRESS

NEWARK AND ITS HOME GUARD.
From the Newark Ledger.
We believe a Home Guard" mill
tary company can be organized in this
town. Probably public meeting
should be held. Due notice should be
given of this. From this meeting a
committee could be appointed to can
vass for members We believe that the
question Of organizing a company has
not been fully understood by our peO-
pie. As soon as the question is under
stood there will be no trouble. we be-
lieve. in having men between the ages
of 10 and So years joining a company
TO look after our town.
We believe it would be a good move
on the part OF our men to organize
Home Guard company. While they
may never be called upon TO defend
the town from an attack OF the enc
my there may arise an occasion when
their services would save our town
from any disorder that might arise
If the matter of organizing n mill
tary company here is gone about in
the right way our men will respond to
the call i'm gOOdly numbers. A public
meeting should be called and tho or.
ganlzation work begun.
Evening journal., 1917-04-30
Editorial Opinion
STARVING ENGLAND.

From the New York Tribune
Two or three weeks ago the British
Minister of Blockade spoke of the des-
perate methods OF the Germans at sea
as "a complete avowal of Germanys
weakness In like manner at the
Guildhall yesterday the Prime Minis
ter dwelt on 1.-THE despair which has
driven them 10 black piracy as in
dicating that neither on land nor at
sea could they ever hope for mastery
by ordinary and legitimate means Of
warfare.
These assurances are encouraging
ms far as they go, but after all the
important question is whether by any
means the Germans can prevail. For
as Sir Edward Carson said the other
day, You may abuse them till you
are black i'm the face. but It will not
save ship" The only point worth
considering, therefore, is whether IT
will be possible to survive losses in
merchant ships at a rate which shows
as yet not the least sign OF decreasing
On this point Mr.. Lloyd Georges OBJ
servations are moderately encourage
ing and will doubtless serve i'm some
measure to allay the anxiety so clearly
apparent in Great Britain. The latest
Admiralty returns are disQuieting, and
it is no wonder that there are signs
Of uneasiness in Parliament and a
general sharpening of criticism i'm the
press. But though 10 is true. as THE
Daily Mali says. that IAN Admiralty
board which allows U-bOats to sink So
British ships in a week need expect
no gratitude" it may we'll be Ques-
flrnf hon 4
could do better Sir John JellicOe has
insisted repeatedly that there is no
sovereign remedy for the submarine.
that only by combination of devices
can the evil be mitigated; and why
should IL be assumed that the made
quacy Of these devices is attributable
in any measure to faulty administra-
ton?
A juster cause OF criticism Is that
the figures as offered weekly to the
public are misleading, not only be.
cause they deal with British losses
alone, but also because the ratio be
tween the losses and the arrivals and
sailings is not clearly enough indicat.
ed. IT, however. the purpose is to pre-.
vent the public from indulging i'm idle
hopes the latest figures ought to serve
wei enough with any reader possess.
ing the least shred of Imagination. and
II the people are still unmoved il is
unlikely that by any manipulation of
the figures they could be made to un.
derstand the peril. In that case ID
might be necessary, as it probably will
be In any case, to extend the system
of rationing.
Fortunately. u appears from what
Mr.. Lloyd George has said that the
government are looking a long way
ahead and already planning for the
harvest of next year. with three mil
lion additional acres available. II these
plans are carried out Germany's plan
of starving the people Of the British
Isles must fail though not a single
ton OF foodstuffs were imported Tic
likewise intimated that the govern
ment had already arranged TO obtain
three and possibly four times as man,
ships this year as last Hitherto. Mr.
Lloyd George has not been given ID
excessive optimism; upon the whole
then, IL is reasonable to believe that
Admiral Won Capelle's picture of Eng
lands desperate position is too highly
colored.
Evening journal., 1917-04-30
LEARN TO SWIM; TEACH YOUR BOY AND GIRL
TO SWIM

II EROIsM is a most commendable quality. The
H Carnegie Hero Fund Commission encourages it
by granting medals and gifts OF cash to live heroes
10 the surviving relatives Of heroes who sacrifice
their lives for others
Just the same if heroism consists in the picturesque
struggle 10 save anothers life from fire food
c.dent there is too much OF it or rather there too
much opportunity for the exercise OF IT,
ln The last annual report OF the Hero Fund Commits
sion there ~ cases OF rewarded herosm recorded
~ these 49, or nearly 60 per cent had to do with
droanings. That is 20 say. out Of 127 cases where
persons were in such peril OF their lives that they
needed the services OF hero IS OF them would prob
ably have taken care OF themselves and never gotten
into the record ~ they had been able to swim.
The moral is obvious. teach your boy and your girl
20 swim. and learn 10 swim yourself
There are entirely too many men and women and
boys and girls n city and state who cannot swim
stroke. D. is high time 20 make the teaching OF
swimming a recognized part Of our public school
system Of education
Evening journal., 1917-04-30
REHOROTU VISITORS

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
REHOBOpH BEACH, Del. April 30.
Mr. and Mrs 3 r. Shaw motored
down for few days last wcek-Tho
Rev. c. u. Pei0er has been here The
past week examining the cottage he
recently purchased A. ID. Poole and
family returned home last week-Wil-
liam II. Borard and family motored
down and opened their cottage.-Dr.
and Mrs. George II. Cross. OF Chester.
spent the weekend here Superin-
tondent y. j. Hardosty visited the
public schools ON Wednesday Miss
Mary Phillips, who has been teaching
near Laurel. returned home Thursday
evening. William B. Foster and fam
lily. Of Wilmington. spent the week
end here Mrs. William Rotthouse en-
tertained the village improvement as
ISOLATION on Thursday evening Mr..
and Mrs. J. Willis have opened their
cottage here Charles e. McCanerty.
Of Wilmington. spent the weekend
hore.-Mrs. " S. Collins has opened
their cottage for tho season Mr.. and
Mrs r. W. TimmOns were here be-
tween trains on Friday.
Evening journal., 1917-04-30
IoHN M- cALHnuN DEAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
ST. GEORGES, Del. April 30.-John
NJ. Calhoun died on Sunday at the home
of his father, William Calhoun, ST., after
an illness of several months.
The Parent Teacher Association will
hold an important meeting on Monday
evening May at the home Of Mrs.
James Roberts.
Tue ladies' Aid Society of the NJ. E.
Church will hold its annual election Of
officers on next Thursday evening
Members of the Epworth League will
hold social at the home of Mrs. Viii
liam Aspril tomorrow evening.
Miss Lucy lester. Roland Evans and
George Grassland are at the Delaware
Hospital. Wilmington for treatment.
Mrs. Thomas Lewis was in Whining
ton this week visiting her mother, Mrs
White, who has been in.
Mrs G.. r. Sncdckcr entertained Miss
Evening journal., 1917-04-30
, cRrAr DEMOCRAr1C ARMY ASSURED.


I, ELECTIVE conscrption has won.
A great democratic army to protect American honor
and American interests is assured.
That is we'll
The overwhelming votes in the Senate and the House
represent American sentiment.
In all sections the result OF tho Congressional fight IS
soing hailed with feryor.
It was not until the volunteer system had broken
down that CONSUMPTION resorted 20 by the govern
nent.
Now that it is assured It is predicted that never
again will this country return 10 the old methods which
have caused so much confusion and trouble in time
OF crisis in the past
The decision by Congress TO exempt from military
lorvice farmers and others engaged in the production
n foodsuns also meets with favor
It is recognized that the safety Of the country in this
Emergency largely in the hands OF those who pro-
duco food for great naval military and civil ostab-
ishmenis.
In fact tho food problem is the most important of
all the problems, and the warm months Of the year.
which arc now on u.s. the ones which will meet it
Tor the year only ourselves but also largely
or our allies in the war against Germany.
Evening journal., 1917-04-30
INSURE EFFICIENT WORK.

From the Milford Chronicle.
Governor Townsend has named the
new State Highway Commission which
was authorized and directed to be ap-
pointed by him in the act OF the lcgis-
lature recently adjourned. The gentle
men who are appointed TO this impOr
tant body insure the efficient carrying
out of the laws provisions, and the
creating of real good roads in Della
ware. after the experience acquired
through road building in New Castle
County, and the working out OF the
various ideas as held by the local road
builders of Kent and Sussex Counties
In General r. Coleman DUPONT and Jo-
siah Marvel, for New Castle County:
Hon. Walter c. Hohecker. OF Smyrna,
for Kent County, and Joseph e. Hol-
land. of Milford for Sussex County.
the Governor has certainly selected
business men of established ability.
and men also of wide experience I'm OBJ
servatiOn. He has served the interests
of Delaware we'll. and in addition he
has recognized business, religion and
the political interests required by the
law -Four OF the new Board are Metho-
dists. and their political opinions are
pronounced, yet, in this matter. that
will not cut any figure for they are
all men too large to permit the poll
teal factor to enter into the delibera-
tions of business intrusted to their
care. Governor Townsend is to be con.
graduated I'm his choice of these men.
for but few will recognize the great
amount OF care and consideration re-
quired to select a board Of this kind.
as many must have been considered
before the final decision was reached.
Evening journal., 1917-04-30
With The Photographers

A bulldog. n small boy and a circular saw will tackle
anything without thought OF hurting their teeth
Florida Tlmc8-i Mon fJacksonyillcJ
II the potato crop could open its eyes and observe
the price b. costs uf. would b. shrink from shame or
swell With prde3- Atlanta Constitution
Nothing would please The small hoy more than 10
make a mountain out ~ molehnl OF ice cream
Florida Timeg-l Mon JackHonYlueD
This is a great country. Some OF the nowspape
that are loudest in demanding conservation OF ma
uonal resources think nothing of getting out an auto
mobile edition with forty pages OF pne that take ten
acres Of young trees TO supply the papor-Gary 0nd)
Times
Evening journal., 1917-04-30
GEMS OF THOUGHT

u is impossible 10 please an the world and ones
father.-La Fontaine.
.-.-.-.
Whatsoever thy hand hndcth 10 do do IL with Inv
might.-Old Testament
:--.-:--s
Don't Halter yourself that friendship authorizes Won,
TO say dsagreeabo things TO your intmates mo
nearer you come into relation with person the moro
necessary 90 tact ANA courtesy become FNcept in
cases OF necessity which rare leave your friend
10 learn unpleasant things from his enemies; they
are ready enough 10 tell thom.-Iiolmcs
Evening journal., 1917-04-30
Severe Cough Yields to Duffy'S

The value Of Duffy's as a rem
edy for coughs and colds has
been proved many times. MIR.
Fosdick contracted a severe cold
which did not respond to treat
ment until he used Duffy's with
good results.
Being suburban manager OF the
firm of Fosdick & Scott, Real Estate
and Insurance, my work often takes
me out in severe weather to show
farm and suburban property. While
at Huntington, L. l., early in Decem-
Der, l contracted a severe cold. A
friend recommended Duffy's Pure Malt
Whiskey, and after using few bot
ties, taking a tablespoonful in water
four times day, my cough disappear
ed and sattribute my good health TO
taking your wonderful preparation. 8"
-CSigned) NJ. lie Roy Fosdick, 37S
Fulton St, Jamaica, n. Y.
Evening journal., 1917-04-30

Bushels Bushels
Corn 1884 100000 25S3241O 900
Wheat --...-..-... .1,025.S0l000 639SS6O0O
Rye .......--.,..S.-.s 54O5OOOO 4h3S5OOO
Barley ..,--.-.---.-.. 22SS5lO0O 1S0921OOO
Oats .-..-.....--...S.1 100000 125l992OO0
Totals ,.----.--.-. s. s52525OOO 47o9429OOO
The brewers consumed of these grains each OF the
years 1915 and 1915:
Bushels.
Corn -a------.-- ------......l7OOO
Wheat --~--. .--.,---Very little, practically none.
Rye .-....-s---.-..-.~- None
Barley ----~-~-'---- --.'. 4eOuOOOO
Oats None -
Total ..-.-.-..-. .-- e.. q. 100000
1915. percentage OF entire crops used by brewers,
1116Po.
1915. percentage OF entire crops used by brewers,
1920.
or the grains used by the brewers, they contend
thrtyhve per cent is regained salvaged and used
the manufacture cattle the form Of dried
grains and byproducts and thus returned TO the farms
Those brewers contend that the effort now being
made in Congress to discontinue during the progress
Of the war the brewing Of malt liquors, is without
merit They assert that the figures above given
duce the question, far economies in the OF
grains for brewing purposes is concerned to negli
gble quantity.
cannot be denied that the brewing interests
sent a vast amount OF invested capital. the employment
Of thousands OF and the expenditure Of immense
OF money yearly for labor material, mainten-
and operation The argument advanced by the
brewers that the tendency during the progress OF
the war should be to increase production and ofl-
cheney in every direction not to destroy it,
They say that the good citizen, while doing his duty
and working faithfully will continue his life usual
buying and encouraging his fellow citizens in business
going the shops the theatres; giving to the shops
the theatres; giving his family the things to which
in the normal prosperous channel II this is the policy
to be pursued assuming for the moment that some
little something might be gained by disseminating the
brewing OF malt liquors during the war, nothing thus
gained compensate for the injury. loss and damage
to property persons and business OF those interested
either directly in the investment Of their capital
indirectly as a OF employment and livelihood
In fact the National Council OF Defense has advised
Americans 10 avoid hyseria and abnormality.
Many persons are fully convinced that this war
will not be by preaching or attempting TO
enforce harmful theories. doctrines. views or econ
omies Our will be aided by the exercise
Of wise and liberal judgment and discretion. This
should all tend in direction. Let the normal
facture buying and selling Of all kinds go as
heretofore increase production and efficiency and use
every effort TO discourage and defeat every tendency
20 destroy commerce and production Il is asserted
Not until plain and imperative necessity have been
shown for IT, should legitimate American business Of
\ any kind be dcmoralized or destroyed.
Evening journal., 1917-04-30
MAYOR PRIcE,s Gnnn nrrnnn

ma AYoR JAMES F. PRICE has given 10 the people OF
W. Wilmington busness-hke administration OF such
merit that he is deserving OF the thanks OF our entire
community.
lie has spared no effort 10 protect and conserve the
interests Of the taxpayers and contribute 10 the we'll
being and happiness Of every man. woman and child
within the scope Of his benefcent official influence
II is not surprising, therefore that he has been inn
portuned by many friends within and without his party
TO stand for denomination at the Republican pri-
maries, which Will be held May -. Nor could ne.
10 Justice to himself and to the municipality which he
Evening journal., 1917-04-30
LETTERS GRANTED ON ESTATES.

Letters OF administration have been
issued by Register Of Wills Isaac r.
Brown on the estate OF Thomas b.
Haugh to William Lyons; on the es-
tate of William Lewis Jeffries to VII
liam Pri;chard, Jr., and on the estate
Of George Workman to George W
Freeland; and letters testameutary
have been issued on the estate Of
Claude d. Hollett to George r. Hol-
lett.
Evening journal., 1917-04-30

Zelda Smith, of Philadelphia this week.
Miss Ollie Paynter is spending some
time in Wilmington
Mrs. William Shivcry is the guest Of
Wilmington friends
Evening journal., 1917-04-30

mites
His record Mayor has been both clean and pro-
gressive. The people Of city keenly apprecia
tive OF the Members OF the Republican party. who
nominated Mr.. Price and played an important part in
electing him, especially well pleased that he has
Evening journal., 1917-04-30
BREWERS AND THE WAR.

view OF the large financial and other interests they
have at stake. st is not surprising that American
distlers and brewers protest against the proposed
plan to force them to close their establishments dur
ing the war. Such action would spell ruin to many of
them and serious loss to all OF them.
Statistics compiled by the brewers show that there
grown and produced in the United States in the
years 1915 1916 the following quantities OF grains
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-12-21
SHOREIIAM

Mrs, b, W. Hall and Mrs. G. f. Bald
win We're in Rutland recently.
Mrs, AdcIbert Dudley has been i'll
with grip.
f. f. PIatt has purchased "a new Ford
truck
The lthican Quartette gave fine
entertainment Tuesday evening.
Miss Norma Waite came home from
Poutney to pass the holidays.
Frederick +. Platt has been ill with
the prevailing dstemper
S. r. Witherel has bought of j. f.
Stlckney ninety acres Of land.
DR.. NJ. NJ PIatt has gone to Cam
bridge, Mass, to spend the holidays
with her mother.
Miss Blanche Elithorpe is at home
from Burlington to spend the Christmas
vacation
Mrs Frances Shaw and Mrs. S. Z.
Walker We're visitors at Rutland We'd
nesday.
Mr. and Mrs. r. H, Preble have gone
to FIT. Edward N y, to pass a few days
with relatives.
Word has been received that the con-
dition Of Charles Slavery, who recently
suffered shock Of paralysis, does not
improve.
j. +. Stickney has closed his house
and will spend the winter at the home
of John Preston in Whiting.
The dance given for the benefit of
the Red Cross on Friday evening, De-
cember 18th was well attended and
S35, realized.
The village school will close on Fri
day with Christmas exercises The
chlIdrenIhave sold $9.O 0:worth of Red
Cross seals.