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Ripley County democrat., 1917-04-27
PROPER SEEDS

There Is still ! Fair supply Quickly
Available.
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A great many of our farmers viii
not plant their full acreage this year
or account Of supposed shortage Of
seeds. We are informed by the whole
sale scotsman in the country and the
various experiment stations in the
states, that there is still a moderate
supply Of pedigreed barley and certain
kinds Of corn on hand for quick ship
ment.
Potato is going to be the hardest
seed to obtain. However. in most In.
stances. potatoes can 60 in last. The
advantage Of state Potato Growers
Association was never more apparent
than now.
Ripley County democrat., 1917-04-27

jacksonville, Ohio. -" "About four
years ago." writes Mrs. Minnie Perry,
Of this town, II had such spells with
my head, / thought ! could not live. !
tried many different kinds Of rem
edies, but they did me no good.
It seemed got worse, and my head
would just get SO dizzy, I would fall
wherever I was standing, and ! could
not walk, unless I held up by some
thing. The trouble all seemed to be in
my head.
About year ago saw Cardui, the
woman's tonic, advertised and sent for
. bottle. ! got SO much better that ]
Ripley County democrat., 1917-04-27
TREAT SEED POTATOES


The Prevalence Of scab on the High.
Priced Seed Potatoes This Year
Makes Il Imperative That They Be
Treated With Chemicals Before
Planting.
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While the operation OF treating is
comparatively simply. close attention
must be given to the direction and do
tails followed absolutely. Your care.
lessness may mean ruin Of the po.
tatoes or danger TO children or stock.
Simply-Be Careful.
According to your conditions and
equipment. the seed potatoes may be
treated IN crates, loose In barrels or
in sacks. Treatment must be done be.
fore the potatoes are cut OF sprouted.
The commonest method Is to mix
one pint of formaldehyde (be sure II
ia full strength) with thirty gallons
Of water. Soak the seed stock in this
solution for two hours. Just before You
are ready to start cutting. This solu-
tion may be reused two or three
times, II no time Is lost between
patches. One OF the easiest ways Is to
place the solution In o barrel and
place sackful Of potatoes in II at a
time.
Corrosive sublimate is an excellent
chemical to use, and will kill rhizic-
tonia, as well as scab, but It is a dead
ly poison and must be kept where chill.
dren or stock will not get II. All ves-
sells used with this material should be
carefully cleaned afterwards. II you
prefer this. use four ounces Of cor
rosive subllmats to thirty gallons OF
water, and soak the potatoes for an
hour and half The powdered chemi
cal should frst be dissolved In hot
water and then added to the main
solution. Do not use metal vessels. A.
ter treating, the potatoes should. be
promptly washed In clean water until
all traces OF the solution are gone. and
they they should be carefully dried.
the sooner the better.
II only takes little time and verv
little money to treat all your seed po-
tatoes by either method. and II pays
big in larger Yields Of better potatoes,
free from disease.
Ripley County democrat., 1917-04-27
Governor Gardner's Appeal
to Every Aissourian!

The st. Louis District has
been called upon by our
Government to furnish by
May5th it's quota Of Volun-
teers for the Navy. TheSt.
Louis district comprises all
Of Missouri except Jackson
and Buchanan counties.
To date we have furnish
ed 236 of the 1900 men re-
quired. 1t will be th e
shame of this State ii we
do not at once remove the
stigma that this slow re-
spOnse attaches to us.
There will be no conscrip-
ton in the Navy, and this
means that the highest pat
riotism of this State is call
ed upon by this appeal.
You're Country, State
and your Governor, appeal
to you. Enlist now. You
are needed.
Those reading this who
are ineligible for any reason
will be rendering aspatriotic
a service by persuading 9TH
ers to enlist who are eligible
as if they themselves en-
listed. ....--.l......--.......... ]. 4.
Frederick D. Gardner,
Governor Of Missouri.
Ripley County democrat., 1917-04-27
A Report on Rotation Of Crops.
tN,tlouaI crop Improvsmsat Service.

The tenth annual report Of the
North Dakota Demonstration Farms
Is ready for distribution. The crops
are rotated on these farms. The re-
suits indicate that rotation OF crops
pays. The average wheat yield was
2sT bushels. This wheat was in most
cases followed by corn that had been
manured. Oats 5sh bushels, barley
37ts, rye 21h; alfalfa 2& tons per
acre. The rotation praoticed on each
farm is given in the report as well as
detailed account of Just how each
field was handled.
Ripley County democrat., 1917-04-27
oUR PLATFORM.

fMstisaai cssp inpssvsnsut ssrtss.l
The four fundamentals following are
being taught whore grain Is a factor:
First Establishment Of one variety
Of each kind Of seed best adapted to
soil and climate.
Second. The tanning and grading
to obtain uniform seed. free from
trash, immature grain and weed seeds.
Third--treatment Of grain diseases
by use Of formaldehyde. etc.
Fourth. Testing for vitality or all
seeds with the assistance Of the school
children Of the community.
Ripley County democrat., 1917-04-27
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children
In Use For Over 30 Years
Always bears - ..----------s
Sprains and Strains Re.
lieyed.

Sloan,s Lnimcnt quickly takes the
pain out Of strains, sprains, bruises and
all muscle soitEess clean, clear
liquid easily applied, II qsickly penet-
rates without rubbing. Sloan's Lini-
ment does not stain the skin or clcg the
pores like mussy plasters Or ointmenis.
For chronic rheumatic aches and pains.
neuralgia, gout and himbsgo have this
well-known remeny handy. For the
pains Of grippe and following strenuous
work. II gives quick relief. At all drug
gists, Zoe 23 1t.
Ripley County democrat., 1917-04-27

Missouri will be called upon 10
furnish nearly 45, 900 men as her
quota for the first 100000 IL the
selective draft bill becomes a law.
The bill will be voted on In Con-
gress Tomorrow.
Ripley County democrat., 1917-04-27
wHlskERs ON BARLEY.
IsssisasI crv Inprsvsrsas ssrIss.I

Considerable complaint has been
made in the past on account Of the OBJ
ncxious character Of the boards Of
barley during harvesting and subse.
auent handling. This objection has
been largely removed since the intro.
duction Of the binder. self feeder 1t.
tachments To threshing machines and
self straw stacksrs, There Is little
danger In using the straw for feeding
or bedding for stock.
Ripley County democrat., 1917-04-27
HEAD SO DIZZY
COULD NOT STAND
Lady Fsk Like Falling Al Times Account of Trouble Which
Wa. Finally Relieved " cardi-

used three bottles, and I gladly say
] have never had any more trouble
with my head. ] can work hard all
day now, and get up the next morning
as bright and strong as ever.
/ know that Cardui saved my life,
and recommend it to other women
who suffer, for ! am sure It will help
them, If they will only try it,
Do you feel dizzy, weak, nervous.
headachy, and rundown, generality
These are sure symptoms Of womanly
disorders. and should be given prompt
attention. Take Cardui, the woman's
tonic. Cardui has helped over a million
weak women in the past 80 years. II
will help you. too. GJB-Sl
Ripley County democrat., 1917-04-27
POWER ENOUGH
Work Your Tractors Night and Day
and PIow Every Acre.

tnatioaai Cree impressmsat esvies.l
Many farmers will not be able to
put In their whole acreage on account
Of the lack Of horses or other power.
Every tractor in this county should
work night and day as long as there
remains an acre unplowed. There is
still time to put in barley, and corn
and potatoes. all three Of which are
worth almost their weight in gold. We
appeal to every tractor owner to offer
its services TO any man who viii not
be able to get his soil prepared other
wise. !
Ripley County democrat., 1917-04-27

Missouri is away down the list
IN number Of recruits for both
the army and the navy. AZ great
q state as Missouri is this should
not be.
Ripley County democrat., 1917-04-27
Frederick d. Gardner,
Governor of Missouri
Don't be a Stacker, boys.
The colors call you, boys.
Dinna ye here the slogan, din
ma ye hear II, dinna ye hear itp

IL you want to go tothe Officers
Training Camp call upon the
local committee and they will fix
you up.
Ripley County democrat., 1917-04-27

The first line OF defense is the
Navy and the NAVY wants men.
Getin line. boys, and 90 aboard
ship. You're needed there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
Exchange Unfurls a Flag
Produce Merchants Announce
Loyalty to Wilson

The unfurlng Of a big American flag
above the trading floor of the New York
Produce Exchange was the occasion
yesterday afternoon of an enthusiastic
patriotic demonstration by its members,
who pledged their loyalty 20 President
Wilson and the nation.
Brief speeches were made by Richard
a. Claybrook, vice-president Of the OK
change, and f. T. Barrows Charles ".
McCutcheon and Herman Stutzer, Of its
membership Yale Kneeland offered
resolutions, adopted with roar Of APP
proval, in which President Wilson's ac-
ton in accepting war $50 ruthlessly
forced upon US" was indorsed.
As the flag was unfurled band
played "The Star-SpanGled Banner.
Following the addresses it gave con
cert, the demonstration concluding with
a parade around the floor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
Philadelphia Women Begin
Recruiting Tour for Navy

Philadelphia. April Nine women,
accompanied by enlisted men from the
Phladelphit Navy Yard. began tour
OF the ETHYL in motor cars to-day in a
two weeks campaign for recruits for
the navy.
Plans for an auxiliary police patrol
force to aid IN guarding the city
against possible disorder were under
consideration to-day by home defence
committees. II is proposed to enroll
scyeral thousand men over thirty-6ye
years of age.
Gifts OF six airplanes have been
pledged for the aviation corps OF the
University Of Pennsylvania. SiXty-five
men have enlisted in the university
military company composed Of men six
feet tail or over.
Al a meeting Of presidents Of golf
ard country clubs Of Philadelphia and
vicinity to-day, resolutions we're
adopted pledging support to President
Wilson and the use of the club courses
to the War Department.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
British Experts
Coming to Confer
On War Measures
Political Mission Will Be
Sent to Washington,
London Hears

London. April l. Frequent confer
ences between Ambassador Page and
Foreign Secretary Balfour and the close
touch being maintained between the
American naval attache and the Ad-
miralty indicate that arrangements are
being discussed for cooperation when
such a step is considered necessary.
"Thc Westminster Gazette" says that
an important political mission VIII
start for America as soon as possible
to discuss tho work Of cooperating In
the war. The presence Of American Of
fcers here would be welcomed by naval
men. but Washington seems more likely
TO be selected as the place of meeting.
There is already a good understand
ing between the governments Once
America is in the war, things will move
rapidly. Tor every department affected
is prepared for that actually.
Naval circles here hail the cOopera-
ton of America with unfeigned delight.
There is reason to believe that both
navies are now satisfied of the methods
which will produce the most efficient
cooperation. A high naval official said
to-day:
we will soon see American naval
uniforms in the streets of London. The
assistance Of the United States navy
will be Of incalculable value 70 us"
Americans here plan to hold a public
meeting tomorrow, when they will pass
resolutions indOrsing the President s
speech and offering their support
America would do well 70 begin imme-
diately a systematic campaign of pub
licitv. The country needs a propaganda
bureau lust as much as the Allies did,
and the earlier it gets in its work the
hotter il will be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05

end moro than that in the list. The
same D., true Of most Of the other regl-
ments. The order is expected TO re-
lcye much suffering, which has already
become apparent among the families
Of the men.
Guardsmcn had cause 10 rejoice also
yestordav over free transportation on
All Interborough and New York Rail
ways lines and the fact that dozens Of
employos arc continuing the pay Of
their mon who enlist
Theodore +. ShOnts, president Of the
Intcrborough. issued instructions to all
ticket men and conductors that until
further orders all men in service uni
form would be allowed TO ride free Of
charge.
Among the firms which have agreed
10 pay their employees vino have been
called 20 the colorS are ]. p. Morgan d
Co.. Hornblowcr & Weeks and Z. =.
Hutton & Co.. brokers; the Bankers
Trust Company. the Metropolitan Trust
Companv. the Chase National Bank,
Iadcnburg. Thalmann e. Co.. Irving Ma
tional Bank. ). ". Weld & Co.. in Man
haitian. and the Mechanics Bank. the
Williamsburg Savings Bank and the
Brooklyn Trust Company. in Brooklyn.
Several OF these offered 20 continue to
pay any employe who enists.
The mastering in Of the Attn was
completed yesterday Orders for the
regiment 20 move are expected to-day.
II i~ probable that the two remaining
battalions Of the 23d and the first
squadron of the 1st Cavalry. which
have also completed the muster, will
also receive orders
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
Defence League
To Affect Every
Person in State
StoteSbury Gets Enthusiast
tic Responses to Letters
of Organization
Finance Problem Up
Some Local Committees Agree
to Subscribe Amounts
Now Needed

r..w say Correspondent Of OH, Ir'..'
Albany. April 4.-Adiutant Gererai
c,,toeburv announced to-day that every
man. woman and child in tho state was
incladed in tho Governors latest pro-
grammc Of preparedness. The Home
Defence League is being enlarged 70
touch cvery home. The adjutant gen
cral is preparing a series OF oulIeIins
to be rushed into print, showing "Ha'
l. 70 be done and how TO do IL. lie
has rcceired many enthusiastic re-
sponses 70 the letters sent out Eestei
doy for tho organization Of Home De
CONGO committees of seven IN every
co,,r.c These committees are no"
bcinc advised to add q hundred or
rore associate members, 10 be dlViucu
into seven COMMITTEES.
Those" said General Stotesbury'
"wiIl stimulate and control the energies
nj tbo whole community, from the ell
DERBY gentleman who can serve on Il
finance board TO the boy VINO can gam
military Information Of Importance
from the vcui gest girl who can sew
- tho most venerable lady VINO can
knit q sock or make up comfort XII
for a soldier e..
The problem Of finance is the hrs'
that will be taken up. An approptld,
ton will be- asked 10 meet the overhead
cypenses. but the adjutant general say
i will be impossible for the state
treasury to underwrite the entire work
Tho act approprating Sl50,OOO for the
census Of military resources provides
for the acccptances Of voluntary con
tributions. but it has been deemed al
visable that the committees hnance the
work in their own counties rather ina"
call for contributions.
an some Of the counties said AdJu-
tart General Stotesbury, Finance com
mittccs have offered to subscribe the
amount for immediate expenses ana
then solicit local subscriptions. NJ
merous men and women can assist IN
this important matter by canvasslng
their neighborhoods, and many persons
who are not in position to contribute
money can give OF personal service
which should be cordially welcomed.
"The great undertaking Of the mil
tsrv census includes much more than
the bare asking Of questions and taou-
lation Of statistics, and 1t should IN
terest every man, woman and chId IN
the state. There is no limit TO the
multitude Of service for the Welding Of
the whole population Of the state into
a great machine of patriotic efficiency.
7Home defence committees are thus
charged with obtaining recruiting not
only OF the men behind the guns, but
also the men. women and boys and
girls behind tho men behind the guns
There will ne abundant opportunity for
women TO organize their abilities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
Woman Sings for Bigger Navy
TOGETHER Husband Back Home
Spanqcd Banner Of Mrs Shank, Wife OF T. D Con
sui at Palermo Rises Above the Noise
of Columbus Circle

10 was advised not 10 ri-h the journey.
Yesterday she went 10 the women
auxiliary of the Navy Recruiting Bureau
at the Rltmorc. and offered to help
along the recruiting by singing. Ms.
Margaret Crumpacker and Mrs. Charics
Francis Gcdcll. who arc running the
bureau. sent the singing volunteer out
on n decorated automobile TO tour the
city.
The Womc9's Bureau reused much
interest at the BIltmorc yesterday ar
tcrnoor. II is stationed i'm the rear
hallway. drapcd n flags and crowned
Nl'h American Beauty rosce. More
than ono man broke away from 4 tango
tea party TO question the women about
the navy. They are not empowered to
recruit men. but since they Organized
last week they have sent 300 applicants
to headquarters.
Another picturesque touch was gwen
the campaign for recruits yesterday by
the Militia Of Mercy, Of which Mrs
John HAYS Hammond ie president. The
women had n model batllcship, mounted
on motor truck. which cru. ed about
tho city. manned by United states navy
blueiackets. Speeches were made al
all the recruiting stations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
Bonds to Aid \. S.
In War May Be
Sold in Stores
Retailers Ready to Assist in
Placing Smaller Demon
ination Securities

Countrywide cooperation Of retail
merchants TO assist in placing small
denomination government securities di-
rect with the public was proposed yes
tcrday by +. L. Howe. treasurer Of the
National Retail Dry Goods Association.
In telegram to the Secretary Of the
Treasury at Washington Mr.. Howe
said: IF the government issues small
denomination bonds or notes for war
financing. / am certain that drygoods
and department stores m large and
small cities and GOWNS in all parts OF
the country would gladly assist IN the
distribution over counters direct from
the government or in conjunction with
bankers.
"Thls affords a means OF reaching
millions Of people who would purchase
more willingly through such sources
than any other Merchants would un-
doubtedly handle such securities as q
patriotic contribution. ! should be
glad 10 advise with you, if desired. and
give hcarticst cooperation IN such "a
move"
An officer of -ouc Of the largest ma
,ional banking institutions In the city
said yesterday that the proposal was
undoubtedly a move IN the proper di-
rection. Doubt was expressed, how
ever. as TO the immediate need Of this.
This banker thought the postofiices,
the national banking institutions and
the new farm loan banks would furnish
the means for distributing the bonds
TO the pubic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05

The sound oi d woman singing The
Star Spanclcd Ranncr' rose above the
noise Of Columbus Circle last night
Five hundred mon crowded around her
automobile iu Few seconds, hrmmlng
the chorus as she sang. and applaudmg
her scared little speech.
Il hope YOU all enlist IN the navy.
she began. 81 want the United States
TO do the right thing in this war. and
if YOU won't laugh I'll tell you Why !
am especially anxious to get big
navy. co as 20 clear the ocean Of the
submarines. want my husband to
come home, lie is United States Con
sui a Palermo, Italy. and he can't get
lack as long rs the submarine blockade
lasts
The woman was Mrs. Samuel II:
shank. Of indianapolis. Her husband
je cousin Of cx-Mayor Shank. She
has lived she said. for twenty-thrce
ccars i'm italy. but came back to tins
couptrv last fall. Her husband eN-
pectcd TO Join her here in March, but
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
Societies Affirm Loyalty
Many Organizations Place Re-
sources at Nations Call

Social, business and fraternal organ
izations yesterday adopted resolutions
reaffrming their LOYALTY to the United
States in the present crisis. In most
cases the organizations called upon
President Wilson to show them how to
use their resources In the nations SER
vice.
Among the bodies adopting such res
olutions we're:
Editors of the Trade and Technical
Press OF New York. Association OF En-
ploying Printers Of New York, United
Association of Plumbers and Steam
filters, Southern Commercial Congress
New York General Committee Southern
Commercial Congress; Executive Com
mittee OF the Presbyterian Church. L.
6. A.; National Security League, Order
of Scottish Clans and the employees Of
Manhattan postofilces.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
Food Control Commission
Urged BY Grain Dealers

Chicago, April 4. Dircctors OF NC
Chicago Roard OF Trade this afternoon
PASSED a resolution ravoring 4 national
food control commission and teIe-
graphed President Wilson suggesting
lie name Of President Griffin OF the
hoard for membership on H..
Chicago packing houses have beeeh
notified TO maintc. n reserve o. '.ooo,-
600 pounds OF meat and other food,
e.urs for army supplies, 1t was learned
today
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05

tho superdreadnoueht Pennsylvanla
but now assigned as chief OF inc ehtlI'
natrol service on the A'iahuo S'"
board .,.
The scorc Of the War Departments
army plan rs gradually becoming 'io%l
Included IN the scheme must he inc
funds and equipment necessary to cs
tablish military training on a basl'
never before attempted IN tho On''oo
states.
Must Learn Trench Warfare
Warfare has changed in the Euro
mean struggle. Mimic trench warfare
realistic to the last possible degree
must replace much OF tho old open or
der skrmish drill. supplemented win
hard marching and vigorous physical
exercises 10 harden the men as quickly
as possible. g..
There are many indications that Il
is proposed TO build up a sighting ma
chine composed exclusively Of men m
their twenticS. and each man free from
home responsibilities or cares tna'
micht cmbarrasS his soldierly qualities.
A perfect military weapon IS 10 DO
fashioned. officers say. It viii furnish
such a force as will make its weight
tell against any troops in the world.
Presumably tho oldest mon within
the prescribed limits would be called
out first. Physical standards Of the
regular army will be rg'dly main
tanned
Army officers indicated to-day that
tho governments policy lcaves no
place for volunteer forces. They are
prcparcd also 90 oppose any premature
effort 10 send an army abroad to fight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
Wall Street Gives Boats
One Ahoat Offered u. S. and
Money Raised for Another

Wall Street men added two new scout
patrols to the navys small boat auNil-
iary yesterday-one ahoat and one to be
built.
Paine. Weber e. Co.. brokers. placed
AT the governments disposal llS-foot
Is-knot steel cruising yacht, with a
crew Of twenty men, mostly employees
of the firm. John II. Blodgett, one OF
its members. will enrol az an ensign in
the Naval Reserve.
On the curb collection, which AL
ready amounts to $4,000, was begun for
the purchase Of another scout patrol.
W. g. Hatch, jr., is in charge OF the
fund
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
Married Men in 47fh
Rejoice at Release Order

Scores OF enlisted men in the Attn In
fantry. recently called from state to
Federal service. were iubilant at the
Lrmory in Brooklyn yesterday when
ncws spread that the War Department
had ordered the discharge Of all sol
diers with dependents. Their wives
were ovcrjoyed. and many women wept
as they stood near the armory gates on
Marcy Avenue. in expectation that their
husbands would be released at once.
There are at least 100 married men
or men with dependents in the Attn,