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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-07-20
Our Food Supply and Our Allies

Every one Of us must share, whether
we will or not, In the burden OF the
cost Of the war. The cOmmon-sense
thing to do Is to determine now how
we can help tighten this burden for
ourselves and for others who are al
ready carrying about as much as they
can bear. There are many well-tO-do
families in every community who are
not inconvenienced by the increased
prices of foodstuffs, but this burden
bears heavily on their poorer neigh
bors. Therefore it is the duty OF the
well-to-do to economize in food and to
forbid all waste of it in their house
holds, in order to make it more plenti-
full for others.
This year America must feed itself
and share it's food with all its allies,
and the chances are that prices will
soar again. There may not be just
enough to go all round, and some
people will then go hungry. 1t is I'M
patriotic and unchristian to waste food
now, and every housewife can best
show her patriotism by conserving it
In every way known to her.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-07-20

Pickup Work for Summer DAYS

The good old summer time brings
nothing more delightful or worth while
than the neighborly gatherings OF wom-
en- on sheltered porches and in shaded
corners of the garden. to work and Wis
il. II Is not fashionable to be idle and,
even if it We're, the good sense of the
majority of American women would
make them go on their industrious way
rejoicing-much happier than their
less independent sisters.
Just now everyone can visit with n
clear conscience If work for the sol
diers and sailors goes on at the same
time. This is one kind of pickup"
work that the times make most popu-
lar. Then there are gifts for eradu-
ates and brides who are entitled TO
their usual consideration. So those
who can knit may go armed with knit
ting needles and yarn and spend the
time max ag mufilers or socks for the
army and navy, and those who can't
will be mdulged in the privilege of
making gifts for friends 1t Is not too
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-07-20
PIGS WORK FOR THEMSELVES
to Harvest in FaIl-They viii
Save BIO Cost Of Labor.

Farm labor Is yearly becoming moro
costly and inefficient. Pigs generally
do the work themselves, thus saving
the cost and worry Of poor help? Plan
to have crops ready for the pigs to
harvest In the fall. Let them hog
down some of your corn crops; let
them eat the rape, rye and pumpkins
that you plant with your corn. They
Will not only save the cost of harvest
ing labor, but they will derive more
benefit from the feeds so consumed
Swine World.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-07-20
IDLE ACRE is IMPROBABLE
II Soil 10 Not Required to Produce
Some Useful Crop Injurious
Weeds Are Encouraged.

In some way or other every acre on
the farm should be compelled to do its
duty according to its ability. A loafer
Is wholly Improbable and is very like
ly to get into mischief; and loafing
acres are no exception. II they are
not required to produce some useful
crop they will produce weeds, and the
seeds will be scattered by some means
or other over the entire farm. Don't
have any loafers about your house or
your barns, and don't have any loafing
acres on your farm.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-07-20

well. II the soil is allowed to dry un-e
til 1t breaks up cloddy, much moisture
will be lost, a good mulch cannot be
obtained, and harm is more likely to
be done to the corn roots. AS long as
rapid evaporation Is taking place, the
surface will remain cold and the
growth Of the corn will be slow. In
| order to cover large areas quickly, cul-
tivatOrs which work two or more rows
| are great advantage.
The number of civilizations neces-
sary and the best time for them de-
pend upon weather and soil conditions.
Weeds should not be allowed to grow,
and q mellow surface should be main
tanned. In some seasons this may be-
effectually accomplished with one or
two civilizations; in other seasons
from four to six civilizations may be-
| necessary.
Nothing can be gained by continuing
| cultivation in cornfields free from
weeds and in which the soil surface
is mellow When the surface is suffi-
GENTLY loose and dry to reduce evap-
Grafton, is open enough to prevent run
off, and no weeds are starting, cul
tivation could do no good and if care
lessly performed would do injury to-
| the corn.
Object Of Cultivation.
Corn should be cultivated only when
one or more objects will be accom-
plished by the cultivation and when to-
tai effects will be more beneficial than
injurious. The beneficial effects Of
cultivation are:
(D Preventing weeds from robblng
the corn Of soil moisture and fertility.
(2) Putting the surface in condi-
ton to take in rainfall, thus prevent
ing ruD-Off and erosion, which mean
losses of water and soil fertility.
(3) Warming the soil by drying it's
surface quickly.
"a Saving moisture by checking
It's capillary rise to the soil surface.
Some injurious effects of cultivation
are:
(D Breaking the corn roots which
otherwise would use some of the
moisture Of light showers before 1t
evaporates; and
(2) Forming large clods and air
spaces, thus permitting air to enter
and dry the soil.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-07-20

soon TO begin getting ready for Christ
mas time.
By way Of suggestion, two pretty ac-
cessories of dress made of ribbon are
pictured here. One of them is break
fast cap of white satin ribbon and
white crochet lace that will rejoice the
heart of any bride-to-be, when added
to the treasures of her hope chest. 1t
is finished with full rosette of mar
row satin ribbon, and it is very rich
and effective in all white.
The corset cover is made of flow-
cred ribbon with pale corn-colored
background, vague roses In light coral
pink and leaves in soft, light green
The shoulder straps are of narrow sat
in ribbon in the same lovely yellow.
Corset covers of ribbon or silk were
never quite so acceptable as gifts as
they are now that blouses are mere
wells OF sheerest fabrics, for them.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-07-20
Sweaters and Sweater Coats

The sweater coat has become an in
stitution as permanently placed in the
wardrobe of the modern woman as the
shirtwaist and the blouse are. 1t
started Its career as a matter-Offact
garment devoted to comfort alone, but
has become as much diversified as
blouses are, and style Is an important
every season.. 1t continues to flourish
on the strength Of being both comfort
able and smart
Sweaters this season, shown in SILK
and In wool, also In fiber silks in great
variety, are made mostly In two-color
combinations. Many of them are knit
ted to conform to the figure rather
snugly at the waistline, and equally as
many depend upon sash or belt, like
the sweater, to give them little def
milton Of the waist. Nearly all of them
have rather ample collars and many
among them some of the finest mod
els-are furnished with pockets.
The slip-on sweater is one of the
sweater successes of this particular
season. Its name signifies that it has
no front opening, but slips on over the
head, and 1t is made with and without
sash and pockets; the silk models
being usually provided with these ex-
ira furnishings. The coat sweater Is
shown in the picture with collar and
cuffs In a color contrasting with the
body of the garment. 1t is Of silk knit
ted with a heavy thread.
In colors there is wide and beau
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-07-20
BAD FEED QUITE DANGEROUS
Old Corn or Hay, Not Sheltered Prop
erIy, Is Often In Moldy and
Poor Condition.

Often the farmer in the spring Of the
year has some old corn or old hay
which, If it has not been sheltered
properly, Is moldy and in bad condi-
ton. Such feed often is the cause of
serious trouble with the stock.
Farmers should be careful how they
use old moldy feed of any kind, for
1t is dangerous, often meaning the loss
IF several head of stock before the
trouble is located.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-07-20
Those Who Have Leaned to Do Nothing
Are Useless to Nation Until Trained
By WILLIAM L. CHENERY

National acting father confessor to of nsl-
cherished beliefs sitting the useful from the
useless to degree unprecedented
The intellectual exemphfed the
by trained who considering volunteers for
After looking the situation with panakng
decided that had be divided classes
The made There question about
their either Amateur volunteers composed
observereGse proved
workers valuable the
makes them definite their offers of but it
the nation present That probably the sober fact
learned do nothing with the skill
who useless to the nation until she he
trained If the need that lesson thoroughly
forgotten benefit at least must be credited to the
good side of the ledger
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-07-20

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture.)
Farmers can make the cultivation
OF corn most effective and go a long
way toward assuring themselves of
harvesting good crop by getting the
start OF weeds. When these robber
plants are small, before their roots
have taken firm hold and before they
have used much soil moisture, they
can be destroyed by light stirring Of
the soil. When weeds have become
better established, however, deep cul-
tivation only will kill them. Such deep
cultivation not only means more labor,
but 1t cannot be accomplished without
breaking and destroying many corn
roots
II corn land has been properly pre-
pared deep cultivation Is not advisable
1t should never be given close to the
plants after they are a foot high, as
much harm would be done by breaking
the roots.
To get an early start Of the weeds,
in many sections or In seasons when
seed terminates slowly, it is advisable
to harrow once or twice or otherwise
to cultivate the field before corn comes
up. Limited moisture makes thin
stands necessary and it is poor man
agement to allow grass and weeds to
rob the corn of this moisture.
Aside from destroying weeds, time
~ cultivation is beneficial in prevent
ing the loss Of moisture by evapora-
ton and also in Fastening the warm
ing OF the soil. The loss of soil mois-
ture by evaporation continues much
longer from a compact, damp surface
than from a loose, dry surface, and
the evaporation tends to keep the soil
cold.
In Northern localities and at high
attitudes the conservation Of heat is
frequently as important as the con-
servation OF moisture. Luckily, both
heatyand moisture may be conserved
by good, timely cultivation. Heat is
wasted In evaporating or wasting soil
moisture, making the surface loose
and dry saves both soil heat and soil
moisture.
Cultivate After Rains.
Cultivating after heavy rains is a
good practice. To be most effective
the cultivating should be done as soon
as the surface is dry enough to work
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-07-20
Americans Must Now Pay in Service for
What Nation Has Given Them
By PROF. ALBERT BUSHNELL HART

For 11 years the United States of America has been serving the
people The enlarged the boundaries protected
the people, given opportunity for wealth and prosperity without parallel
and made this country the greatest of the earth We have
accepted these blessings though they fell from heaven without effort
part The from the
people to their government
All the old forms of obligation will continue The property
larger scale Those who take the
show greater capacity Every public official must feel
responsibility The people and the United
States up English the French and the Russians
walked up
The first thing be done recognize the need OF national
adequate for the task before Never history have faced such
external danger The only thing that will from disaster the
sul the material of which have such abun
dance.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-07-20
SERIOUS ENEMY OF ALFALFA
Weeds, Including Perennial grasses,
Likely to Prove Disastrous to
Thrifty Growth.

favorable soil conditions, weeds, In
Guiding perennial grasses, will likely
prove its most dangerous enemy. This
is one reason why sod land is not rec
commended for this crop.
On account of the danger from
weeds 1t is usually best to precede the
alfalfa for one or two years With
clean-cultiyated crop.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-07-20

tiful range to choose from, combined
with white, with either the color or
white dominant, according to the taste
of the wearer. She may choose among
turquoise, peach, nile green, rose, tan,
royal blue, orange, water blue, violet
and yellow-all have their devotees.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-07-20
Universal Military Training
Best Insurance for the Future
By HOWARD II. GROSS
Prss;dent Universal Military Training League

The most awful war in history, after nearly three
years. is still raging with undated fury 1t note
worthy that Of the fighting has been done upon
German SOIL 1t is question today whether the CEN
trail powers the allies the nearest to exhaustion
The overshadowing and disturbing fact is the
enormous loss to merchant shipping due to the new
type of submarines. Unless this can be checked, the
allies will surely be starved into submission, and then
Germany Will rule the seas. What this will to
is beyond mental grasp. We shall be at the mercy
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-07-20

the kaiser and he will be able make good his boast that America
will have the cost of the Those the best position judge
believe that will
to the utmost
In view Of the situation Of the most important steps that this
country take establish universal military training that the
nation hereafter willing ab
and defend liberties If this had been established WHEEL
the broke would million and half Of trained
ready for service and had been the policy Of country for the last
years. undoubtedly forced
The best guaranty for the and the best insurance for the
future is universal military training
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-07-20
Cultivate After Rains,

Cultivating after heavy rains is a
good practice. To be most effective
the cultivating should be done as soon
as the surface is dry enough to work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-29
MORE COAL ARRIVES;
HOMES TO Be SUPPLIED
Enough Believed to Be in Washing
ton Now to Satisfy All
Emergency Needs.

The aim OF the District fuel admins
fration to furnish a Thanksgiving treat
for every Washington homo by storing
1t with coal was in a fair way to be
accomplished today.
With the arrival Of seventy-five cars
of coal yesterday and a similar amount
today. District Administrator Weaver
felt assured enough coal is In Wash
ington to satisfy emergency needs.
Tho case of an East Washington coal
dealer who was charged by the admin
istration with boarding was continued
over today and the offender was or
dered to come before Mr.. Weaver to
explain why his license should not be
revoked. No date has been set for the
hearing.
Jesse L. Suter. federal fuel distributor
for the District, today completed a
survey of coal in local yards and said
he is confident the situation in the
District Is well in hand.
In the meantime he dispatched orders
to different points. ordering that coal
billed for the capital be allowed to
pass and that no coal be held up unless
occasioned by some unforeseen contin-
gency.
Pennsylvania and West Virginia
mines are consigning between sixty
and eighty cars OF coal q day to Wash
ington. 1t was learned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-29
KING ATTORNEY TAKES
STAND IN MEANS TRIAL
Tells Of Finding Second VIII After
First Had Been
Probated.

CONCORD, N. c., November %
Americas B. Melville. Chicago lawyer,
former attorney for Mrs. Maude A.
King. for whose murder CASTOR b
Means is on trial here. went on the
stand today as a witness for the state
and was examined by John T. Dooling.
assistant district attorney Of New
York. He told Of his experience as at
torney for Mrs. King in the settlement
of the estate Of the late James C. King,
which yielded her a million dollars in
securities. money and other valuables. He
told of the alleged discovery Of the So
called second will a long while after
ville's testimony along this line was
admitted only tentatively. the court re-
serving tho right to have 1t expunged
from the record later.
Melyille's examination followed COM
pletion Of the REORGANIZATION OF
willard d. Rockefeller, managing d.
rector Of q Chicago hotel, whose decla-
ration II was tipped on by the govern
the eo aFs e be from tss BY
ord. This statement was made while
the witness appeared irritated by the
prodding of q. T.. Cansler, Of counsel
for. defense in effort to break down the
tsstimonysaf Mr.. Rockefeller that Mrs.
King was virtually a prisoner under
control Of Means for several months
Progress was slow during the morn.
ing, az the evidence was Of technical
nature and frequent clashes between
opposing counsel occurred, calling for
argument and ruling HI th0oouxh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-29
Y. W.C.A. DRIVE NETS
$4,000 FOR WAR WORK
Fund Will Help Rout Vice From
Camps, Leaders Declare at
Meeting.

A total of $4,000 has been raised by
the Washington members of the war
work council of the Young women's
Christian. Association toward Washing
tons quota of $4,000 of the $4,000, 900
asked as war budget by the national
war council of the association. OF this
amount q single contribution Of $1,000
was made by Mrs. Delos Blodgett at
the luncheon given by the war work
council at the Hotel Lafayette yester-
day. The luncheon preceded the draw
ing room meeting at the homo Of Mrs.
Newton Baker yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Wallace Radcliffe was hostess
to the woman workers yesterday at the
Washington Women's Club. Mrs. John
Meigs Of Pottstown. Pa, was the prin-
cipal speaker. She emphasized the i'm
portance of the hostess house and So
cial morality work. Mrs. Meigs also
gave brief resume of the reason for
the formation of the war work council
and told how the council 10 co-operat-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-29

1t 10 wonderful what an important
part furs play in q woman's life. Sur
rounded by the fattering softness OF
beautiful scarf or cleverly cut CAPE
even a plain woman will take on GER
tain mysterious charm. Women never
seem to tire of furs-wtnter or sum-
her-and this season brings forth
peltry more to be desired than ever.
The endless variety of furs and the
particular charm of each kind makes
selection rather difficult. safe plan IL
to study ones own style and coloring
and then choose what seems best suit
ed. AS a rule, the short-haired furs are
more becoming to small women and
young girls, while the long-haired furs
appear to a better advantage on the
taller ones.
Sealskin continues on its triumphant
way To design a Marshal Jonre'
cape of this fur was to do very clever
thing. There is distinct art in the cut
and real charm In the cape itself
Slightly shorter in front, it sweeps in
graceful ripples in the back halfway
the length of the skirt. Fitch Is the
charming complement, adding color
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-29

and calmly show a slit where sleeve
should be. One clever model seen In
a Washington shop is of seal waist
length and luxuriantly trimmed with
bands Of skunk. The sleeves and coat
are cut in one piece and the fastenings
are big pompon buttons of fur.
Another seal and skunk combination
comes in a long-waisted effect. the full.
ness held in at the hips by a snug seal
belt. Just in a spirit of mischief Is
added one little curved peplum on the
left hip which really makes 1t very ex-
citing, provided one can cope with these
one-sided affairs.
Quite unique in style is the set In the
sketch, which Is made from beautiful
skins of kolinsky-dyed squirrel. A
brave attempt at fur conservation Il
made by cutting the Chimney" nun
from the front of the cape, and even
IL this attempt proved a failure 1t has
brought about a decidedly clever and
original effect. The muff. when worn
fits right into this oblong space.
A we'll rounded evening wrap pos
sesses all the good qualities OF botn
coat and cape. hence its popularity. The
model sketched is of royal purple We
lour with yoke and sleeves of kolin-
sky. The chin-chin collar Is becom-
ing affair and the lining is beautiful
quality of heavy brocade satin.
Fur caps are altogether charming and
come in many quaint shapes. An at
tractive and youthful shape was OF
beaver with a soft tam crown and little
rolled brim The seal Of approval is
placed on the brim and a pert beaded
bow of Chinese blue ribbon is casually
placed on the front of the crown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-29
THANKSGIVING.
BY DR.. FRANK CRANE.
Copyright. 1917

1t may be said. with much show OF
truth. that this year We have little
cause for thanksgiving. When we
consider the dogs of war let loose upon
the world, the daily hecatomos of
young lives offered up. the triumph Of
the modern Hun. with its attendant
outrages. the sacrifice OF our own
youth in the cause Of self-defense. the
frightful losses Of property. the rise In
the cost of living and the like, 1t would
seem that there IL little of the earth
left unploughsd by the share OF ca
lamity.
Yet there Is another side. There is
always another side for brave hearts.
Danger. disaster, untoward fate. SUI
fering or any other evil hnds in them
unsupported stores Of courage and
heroic Joy. The man Of mettle, the
thoroughbred. is not he who cringes
and complains in the hour OF peril. The
real man is he
Who. II he be called upon to face
Some awful moment to which heaven has Joined
Great Issues, good or bad for humankind.
Is happy as lover!
/ PROFESSIONALLY we face the gravsst
day in our career as a nation. We can
NOT SluE tHS ScI iOu0 HuSofC "a tAS ~ 1915
We cannot minimize the .sufferinss
fha! aL' homes 1ns bersft. {ortSn.s De-
stroyed.
But we can thank God that the great
mass of the citizens of this country
are rising to the occasion with splen-
did. unhesitating courage. Calamity is
but uncovering our hidden stores Of
heroIsm. The fire OF trial 10 but re-
vealfns the treasure OF pure gold that
is in the heart OF this people.
A beautiful and mighty resolution Is
maturing in the breasts Of the allied
democracies. France. England and the
United States will hold out to tho last
man against the 1egions Of the leagued
monarchies. Let the enemy overrun
Belgium. Serbia. Rumania and Italy:
let him by his intrigues ruin Russia
and roll his chartots Of frightfulness
over all the edinces Of civilization that
, man has been building through the GEN.
turies-he will still md against him,
the might of the British empire. the
undefeated arms OF Japan and the vast
, wealth Of resources and enthusiasm Of
America.
Let US thank God there are men OF
| such race and temper that they never
yield to the black heart and the mailed
fist!
That the American people are stand
Ing together In unity and devotion!
And that out Of this fearful fire OF
war there shall emerge a nobler Amer
icanism. a truer democracy, q wiser
and stronger nation. purified and sx.
allied by that heroic spirit in which
, they have answered the call of destiny