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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-31
RED CROSS VOLUNTEER

The "big men" Of the United
States have set fine example OF real
patriotism to all Of their fellow citi-
zens, rich and poor alike. Take, for
inseance, the cases Of important rail-
road heads, the leading business men,
the great industrial chiefs, the noted
professional men, who have Joined va
rious boards and organizations that
will help the government conduct the
war. All of us know about Herbert @.
Hoover. the American who kept the
Belgians from starving for more than
two years and is now food controller
OF the United States. But not all OF
us know about Eliot Wadsworth.
Mr.. Wadsworth Is q civil engineer
Of noted achievement. When it seemed
Imminent that America would Join
the entente allies, Wadsworth went
to the Red Cross and offered free his
expert services for organization work.
He was accepted. Now he is acting
chairman of the central committee OF
the Red Cross with Offices in Washingt
grow bigger day by day until long aft
Under the central committee are
of civilian relief The division OF all
IL, ,.no tho CT vooR
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-31
NAvY'S BIG BOSS

The big boss Of the navy is Adj
miral William S. Benson, chief Of
operations, the real head of the navy,
saving always the presence of JO-
sephus Daniels.
But Admiral Benson is something
Of q mythical character, hidden away
In the great building at Washington,
discussing, planning, theorizing, prob
ably anxious to get into action but
unable to do SO. The trust Of people
along the Atlantic seaboard must be
placed in Henry T. Mayo, commander
of the Atlantic fleet, upon whom falls
the burden of maintaining an efficient
patrol from Maine to Florida. All the
officially designated areas of danger
must be carefully looked after by the
vessels under command of Admiral
Mayo and unguarded points along the
coast where IN enemy force might
land and wreak some of their useless
spite must be protected as well.
Guarding the long stretch NJ At.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-31


Wv by the government in the
Mesa Verde National park
Of extreme southwestern Colorado
have demonstrated that here the Unit
ed States possesses perhaps the larg-
est compact area Of prehistoric hu-
man-dwelling ruins In the world. They
are ruins far more accessible than
those Of South America, for instance,
and equally as fascinating.
Interest both scientific and popular
has been heightened lately by the new
discoveries made. For q time the
Mesa Verde ruins were assumed to
be mainly cliff-dwellings pure and
simple-confined to those ancient
homes built in the immense recesses
Of the shelf-rock on the steep slopes
Of the canyons. But the remains of
other masonry structures, religious
and domestic, evidently extend all
over the mesa.
On commanding point of the level
top, amidst the cedars and pinons DR..
Jesse Walter Fewkes of the Smithson-
Ian Institution has completed the ex-
cavatiOn and restoration Of new type
Of building-a religious or ceremonial
building Of the unusual ID" shape,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-31
SUPPLYING MOISTURE
TO MATCHING NESTS
Newest Poultry Accessory De.
signed to FiII Need In Dry Gil.
mates-HoW 4 g Worked.

CBy C. 8. ANDERSON. Colorado Agri-
cultural College. Fort Collins. Colo)
One of the newest Of poultry raising
accessories Is moisture nest. This
nest Is devised especially for use In re-
gions of low humidity where moisture
in some form must be supplied In
Matching eggs. For this reason II
should De OF interest to Western poultry
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-31

FAmstsorsty Breeds Ignorance.
One Of the peculiar things noted by
men who watch the blnckboards In the
Offices Of Wall street brokers. is that
the commission-hOuse operator who IL
continually studying the quotations
cannot tell you offhand II the market
Is up or down. When asked the ques-
ton he starts bit, looks at the board
again, names prices Of prominent
stocks. quite AZ much for his own In.
formation as for yours. and then an
nOunces his conclusions. This pecul-
jarity, however, Is really no more re-
markable than the habit Of the man
on the street who will take out his
watch, look at 1t. and put 1t back In
his pocket. II you should ask him
what the time really was, he would
have to take 1t out again.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-31

"Why don't you get up and make q
speech on this subject, since you feel
80 strongly about it7'
II haven't the heart to use the pre-
cious time" replied Senator Sorghum.
I'm convinced that any man who
doesn't see the proposition my way by
tbs time is beyond tic reach Of ar.
gument"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-31

The ONCE Boys Defense.
The boss lay In wait for the erring
Office boy.
william" he said, as the urchln
came In, you asked me for the after.
noon of yesterday. l gave 1t to you,
ana then l saw you at the ball game.
You told me you were going to q fu-
neral"
The office boy grinned.
"And wasn't far wrong, was I? Did
you ever see slower game In your
llfe1
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-31
[l>1nt[[ Twilight
PLANS READY FOR WAR

"fhe transportation division Of
the quartermaster corps Of the army
Is not worrying over the present sit
uatiOn, as fur as It's own work Is con-
cerned," said Col. Chauncey b. Baker.
who has charge Of all such matters
for the army. both on land and sea.
"We knew very we'll that II trouble
came it would come with a rush, so
four years ago we began to get ready
for 1t, and, 50 far as our organization
goes, all we have t. do is to expand
and we are prepared for that along
the broadcast lines.
1--WE realize that wo are in for the
biggest jobs that the railroads and
waterways Of the country have ever
had to undertake, in transporting
armies and supplies for them, and that
this must be done without cutting of
the resources Of the navy, the raw ma
terial for munitiOn plants, the food and
munitions for the allies, as well as the
food and cOmmnrcio1 poodS Of tho
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-31

will
obstacle putting the invention
to eradica
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-31


the difficulties
ton between the railroads the
1.-THE division began its work by seeking careful investigation
railroad
cars engines tackage and
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-31

nc coast line is greater task than devolved the British feet
tecng British
would
readily
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05

Of 5000, 000-bushel capacity. The
states rank as follows: Louisiana
19,S94,0O0 bushels; Texas, 10476,00O
California. 3,S7OOO0; Arkansas, 3,079.-
600; Tennessee, 100000; South Caro-
lima, $4,000. The coastal plain Of the
two first-named states contains three
fourths of the rice milling and stor-
Ing capacity of the nation.
Mills In Louisiana.
OF the 6S mills reporting. just half
are in louisiana; the daily capacity
of all mills Is 199,S00 bushels. Fiji
teen elevators reported, 13 of which
are in Texas, and they represent nine
tenths of the 100000 bushels capac'
ity of the elevators. OF the 233 ware
houses, Louisiana has 133 storing 49,
$4,000 of the 36,529.OO0 bushels ca
pacity for this form of storage.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
CLEANING UP ORCHARD
Work Done in Fall May Save
Much Trouble Later On.
Little Labor Expended In Removing
Rubbish After Leaves Have Fallen
Will Be fouKd to Be Un-
usually Profitable.

Cleaning up in the orchard at this
season of the year Is important, as L.
G. Heron of the Mississippi A. & M.
reminds us. Work done now may save
trouble later on.
A little labor expended in thor
ough cleaning of the orchard in the
fall after the leaves have fallen and
the teamwork has become slack will
be unusually profitable. This cleaning
consists of the removal and burning of
all weeds brush, dead limbs and
leaves.
By this simple process thousands
and In some cases even millions OF
insect eggs and fungous spores that
have been produced during the past
season will be destroyed. This Is a
line of work where prevention is bet
ter than cure
The cost of this prevention Is small
when compared to the application of
remedy. One light spraying which
will not destroy One-twentieth as
many insects or fungus growths will
cost more than this cleaning. Even
these will not be destroyed until they
have done at least little damage.
Some raise the objection that the re-,
moval of weeds and leaves deprives
the soil of large amount of fertiliz-
err and humus. This undoubtedly is
true, but there Is little doubt that one
can apply as much fertilizer as is re-
moved in the weeds and leaves at
cost much less than the value of the
fruit damaged by insects and fungus
diseases.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
The total storage capacity Of rice
mills, elevators and warehouses, three
fourths of which is in the South, is
3!,6190O0 bushels. according to the
bureau Of markets of the United
States department Of agriculture,
which has just made summary Of
rice statistics in view of the increased
domestic use of rice.
Largest Storages.
Not counting the warehouses used
by rice importers, brewers, jobbers, or
wholesale merchants, and therefore re-
stricted largely to storages at points
of production for domestic rice avail
able as food, the figures show that the
largest storages exist in Louisiana and
Texas, with California and Arkansas
the only other states having storagse
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
MORE POULTRY MEAT NEEDED
Production Of Ducks Should Be Par
tIcularIy Emphasized Because 81
Rapidly of Growth.

The greater production Of turkeys,
ducks, gees and guineas, all Of which
can be profltably raised and ready
market found In most sections, would
increase the supply Of poultry meat
considerably. The production of ducks,
especially, should be emphasized, be-
cause Of the rapidity with which they
grow. Ducks of most breeds, properly
fed and managed, frequently weigh
from five to six pounds at ten weeks
of age. 1t is estimated by poultrymen
making speciality of growing ducks
that the feed cost per pound of produc-
ing duck meat ranges from 8 to IL
cents, depending upon the current
prices of grain and other feeds.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
CARE IN PURCHASING EWES
Look for Sound Teeth, Udders Soft and
PIiable and Teats That Are Good
and Sound.

In purchasing ewes care should be
taken to obtain those with sound
teeth, udders that are soft and pliable,
and teats that are sound and have no
hard cores. Ewes from one to three
years of age are to be preferred. These
ewes may be in thin condition but
should suffer no discrimination on this
account alone. If thin they cost less
per head than If fat, and the flesh
needed to put them in good condition
can be put on by the purchaser more
cheaply than it can be bought in the
open market.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
SOUND POINTS ON BROlLERS
Skill and Capital Are Essential to Sue
cess-Good Eggs Are Needed for
Incubator.

No person can hope to be successful
In the broiler business without both
skill and capital.
It must be run in connection with a
good egg farm, as that Is the only
way to procure good eggs for the in
cubator.
1t Is, If anything, more important to
have good brooder than hatcher.
A top-heat brooder may be all right
in summer, but you won't want 1t in
winter
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
Davy's Philosophy.

Old Davy Skinner, fisherman on
the Cape Cod coast, was noted for I'M
failing self-poise and economy OF
words. No one ever knew Old Davy
to become in the least excited, nor did
he ever waste word.
One summer day he was rowing
along in his boat, when a dOry contain
ing five or six young summer people
was captized near him. Naturally
there were screams and wild confu-
sion, in the midst Of which Davy
rowed over to the scene Of the disas-
ter and said placidly to the young peo-
pie who were clinging to the boat.
screaming for help:
Hadn't you better git in?"
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
CAYUGA IS AMERICAN BREED
Not Generally Acceptable to Our
PouItrymen.

The only breed Of ducks that can
lay claim to being strictly American
is the Cayuga, but, strange to say, 1t
is breed that is not generally accept
able to the American poultryman.
It Is the smallest of all market
ducks, but it natures early, and fur
nishes fine meat. The objection is
that 1t is blackfeathered bird, and
in consequence, u dressed carcass is
very unattractive, principally on &C.
count of the presence of black pin
feathers.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05

silhouette and Is made Of black chit.
fon velvet, with bodice and low girdIe
Of white satin. The front Of the bod
Ice Is braided with black siII<t and the
short sleeves are of white chiffon.
mattresses by the one French phrase
he has quickly learned, "Ma Cherie."
So Paris, with its quick love Of a
nickname. has adopted the title for its
mattresses who serve the soldiers.
Jenny quickly saw the possibilities
of popular gown in this friendly lit
tie salute and therefore copied the
black and white uniform in velvet and
satin, adding some brilliant, ornament
al rhinestone buttons; and the Ameri-
can buyers swung 1t into line as the
biggest success of this season.
There are two other gowns that were
inspired by the sentiment between the
French public and the American SOL
diers, and these are sweeping upward
on the crest of the wave Of popularity
as we'll as Ma Cherie. One is Jeanne
Lanvin's Pershing, which is in a re-
markable tone of army gray and what
Is called American blue. 1t could real
ly be called Maryland blue along with
the Maryland brown, for it Is the ex-
act shade of the wild ducks that one
shoots and eats on the Maryland
shores.
This Pershing gown looks some
what like an army overcOat. It hangs
straight, in the form of a chemise, and
is loosely and roughly girdled in.
Lanvin has another cowboy costume
that runs in the same channel with
"Pershing." 1t is Of khaki cloth
trimmed with itself slashed into the |
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
Waists Normal to Iona.

All dresses except those designed
for young girls show either a normal
or long waist line, says the Drygoods
Economist. The Various lines for
college and high school girls have
rather short waists or by means
of wide girdles give general effect
of short waists. The use of wildly
colored plaid silks for trimming these
misses serge dresses seems to be
growing in favor. Colors follow close
ly those shown In coats and suits,
with leaning, perhaps, Of navy and
other shades of blue, which are not
seen except In few suits.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
Popular French
Models Copied

New York.-The woman who has
been going the rounds will be able to
check off on her fingers the French
models that have been over-copied al
ready, although the season of wearing
new clothes has scarcely begun. She
may even know the names that have
been given to these frocks in the Paris
salon, but If, through lack of inter-
est, she does not go that far, she
knows the name of the maker and
the source from which the gown
isprang.
There is the Bulloz gown which goes
Imerrily on its way into the realms of
the ready-to-wear departments. Its
.velours folds clings to many figure.
and the broad gold mesh bag that COW
ers the front of the figure and forms
q peplum to the belt, bangles and
jangles at many a restaurant.
The gown by Jenny called Ma
Cheri, would bring it's creator a snug
little fortune If she had a royalty on
every time it was copied.
You know this gown, don't your 1t
as Of black velvet and white satin. 1t
is quite simple, with its slim bodice
that runs below the waistline into
rounded curve to which the skirt Is
slightly gathered, it's cravat girdles
that loosely encircle the waist, It's
loose, elbow sleeves finished with a
turnover cuff of white satin, and the
broad, folded surplice-bib of white
satin put around the neck and tucked
into the waistline.
Odd Origin of Name.
Possibly, however, you do not know
why Jenny named this gown Ma
Cherie. 1t is a copy de luxe of the
black and white uniform worn by the
women who serve the soldiers in Paris
at the restaurants and in the canteens.
The American soldier has learned to
call all these helpful and agreeable
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
New Cause for Worry.

with beef so HIGH" says the Bill
vile deacon, 1--WE could compromise ON
chicken meat, but chickens air too de-
structive to raise where farm gar
denim is goin' on. Now, turkeys air
more reasonable, an we've had good
luck with 'em, but who wants to live on
turkey? Eff we tackle turkey week
in an week out, how kin we enjoy
Christmas ?"-Atlanta Constitution.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
Wished Nearer Relation.

Ralph lived in the city, but is fond
of his grandfather, q farmer. and often
visits him. One day after one of his
visits he sat for long time in deep
study, and with a homesick look on
his face, he finally said: II wish grand
pa was nearer related to me-"
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
HIGH MORTALITY IN POULTS
Among Other Causes Responsible IL
Exposure to Dampness and Cold
and Poor Feeding.

The high mortality common in young
poults is usually due to some Of the
following causes: Exposure to damp
ness and cold, improper feeding, close
confinement, lice, predatory animals.
weakness in the parent stock.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
New Asparagus Bed.

Set out new asparagus bed of two
year-old roots. Give plenty of WELL
rotted manure as asparagus is a heavy
feeder. Provide drainage by means of
porous tile.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
WhiteWash Cow Stable.

Give the COW stable thorough coat
of whitewash, and while you're at it
slip n coat on to the poultry house.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
Wrap Cabbage In Paper.

Cabbage may be wrapped in paper
and placed on shelves or hung from
the top of a root cellar.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05

II your eyes smart or feel scalded, Ro.
man Eye Balsam applied upon going to bee
n tust the thing to relieve them. Adv.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
Not Wanted.

"Say, old boy, can borrow"
Nothing from me, unless it's trou-
ble"
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05
Polite Camouhage.

"What an idiot Jimsby It'll"
"Don't be so brutal. Why not cal
him a German diplomat"
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-05

shape from kidney trouble" says d.
Reuter-, North St., West Chicago, Ill:
Il couldn't stoop because of the awful
pains in my back and the steady, dull
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-28
( l6o.ACRE IMPROVED FARM.
FARM LANDS FOR RENT

FOR RENT--Improyed uuarter Swift
County, Minnesota. two and one-half miles
from good town. About 100 acres In
cultivation. Crop or cash. Address DR..
W. II. Pailett, Crete. Neb.
FIVE. ten or fifteen acres for rent on
West Dodge ST., for cash, In Fairscre
ami New Brownell Hall district. snap
to responsible person OF honor. Canan,
$40 McCague Bldg.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-28

NEW farm opportunity 10 one Of the great
est states In the union. A new line Of the
Santa Fe ts tapping a rich and fertlle
prairie section Of Northwest Texas, where
already many farmers have made good
In q big way with wheat. hogs and live
stock. Here. II you act now. you can get
hrst choice--get In on the ground door
OF great opportunity. You can get In
ahead Of the ratlway--ahead OF the people
whom the railway will bring-ehesd OF
those who act more slowly than you do.
This Ia the chance Of lifetime for q man
OF moderate meana. A certain number OF
thrifty, farseetng farmers can acquire
good land At an astonishingiy low hxurs
and on long. easy terms, II you have con-
hdence that q great railroad. like the
Santa Fe, would only recommend what II
considers n good thing. and because II
wants to see new territory developed and
wants newcomers to prosper and pro-
duce--then write me today for particulars
about tbis district Mild climate. social
advantages. schools churches. telephones.
good roada. Everything there but enough
men with their families. WIN you DO one
Of the fortunate nrst comers 10 reap the
advantages OF section that has been
minutely inspected by Santa Fe agricul-
turai agent and pronounced rightl Write
me now and let me send you a copy OF
the special illustrated circular we are
getting OUT. c. L. SEAGRAvES, Industrial
Commissioner, A., T. q &. y. Ry.. llIi
Railway Exchange. Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-28
Wisconsin Lands.


BE YOUR OWN BOSS.
Get farm home In rich corn and clover
belt Of northwestern Wisconsin along new
500 ltne, fifty miles, st. Paul. Mimi. near
Duluth, Superior. Land seekers all say.
II saw nothing better" You'll like this
wonderfully prosperous stock and dairy
region too, Well settled but prices still
reasonable. Rich Soils hardwood timber.
plenty rainfall. healthful climate. besuti-
full lakes, fine schools Creameries every
where. Only SO miles. big markets. Inn
proved or unimproved. SIS per acre and up.
Investigate at once. Map and list free.
Baker. N lit. st. Croix Falls, Wis.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-28
California Lands.

FOR sALE--ln Fresno and King counties.
San Joaquin Valley, California, Ideal land
for alfalfa. grain and fruit growing, stock
and poultry raising. onc-tenth down and
nine easy annual payments on balance at
pct In good farm nelxhborhood. close
TO market Over $4,000 acres OF choice
land. At very reasonable prices, TO select
from To be sure you are getting what
you want. you may lease for one, two or
three years with option 10 purchase on
above terms. Write for details OF this at
,rsetive method Of buying on terms In
reach Of anyone. You could aak for no
fsirer deal San Joaquin Valley In in the
heart Of winterless California. 40 acres
enough and should pay for itself In five
years. You can start here with only
$1,000 and make good. will gladly
place you IN touch with those having the
lands for sale. This is such an easy way
to get California farm that my advice
Ia 10 act quickly. C. l.. Seagraves, In
dustrfA Commissioner. A., r. q s. +. Ry.,
1io7 Ry. Exch.. Chicago.
little farms. near Los Angeles.
for sale; easy payments. Write e. n,
~
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-28
Benson & Carmichael,

s42 Paxton Blk. Doug. 17c2.
FIVE rooms, new. oak finish, fully deco
rated, all modern, etc., S2,75o; $500 cash.
balance monthly. Colfax 7s3s.
HAVE bargains In homes. Persons Of mod
crate means. Easy terms. G. P. Stebbins.
HOUSES in all parts of the city.
CREIGH, SONS & CO., 5SS Bee Bldg
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-28
lls-AcRE BARGAIN.

% acres In pasture, 10 acres Of hay.
Can't be beat in Iowa. 10 acres tame
grass. balance cultivated. All fenced and
crosse FENCED. abundance Of best water, s.
room house, barn 40xse, for 10 horses,
granary, Corn crib and other outbuild-
inFs; located ~ miles s. W. OF Under
wood, Ia, on River to River road. II You
want hiEh-class farm, this will suit you.
o'KEEFE REAL ESTATE CO.,
Doug. .7i5. 1ois Omaha Nat. Blk. Bldg.