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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10

BY the exercise Of care and FORE
4 thought in planning succession crops
and rotations and by the utilization
Of every foot of available space it is
possible to grow considerable quanti-
ties Of vegetables on limited areas and
so supplement the family food, supply.
The principal factors in accomplishing
this are the use of seed boxes and hot
beds to give plants an early start in
spring before seeds may be planted
outdoors, the use of outside seed beds
to carry plants for main-season crops
while early crops are occupying the
garden space, and the planting Of late
or succession crops as soon as carrier
plants have been removed.
In order that gardening may be car
ried on successfully in such an in
tensive way it is especially important
that soil of good texture be available.
and that it be we'll supplied with
humus and plant food. 1t is essential
also. as in all gardening, that suffl-
cient moisture be present, that the
garden be kept free of weeds. and
that the soil be cultivated frequently
and well.
After the soil has been got into
good mechanical condition, it usually
is desirable to apply some form of fer
tilizer. Barnyard, or stable manure,
which furnishes both plant food and
hunaus. undoubtedly is the best and
applications of from 20 to 80 tons to
tac acre are satisfactory. This is
roughly equivalent to from 400 to 600
pounds. or several wheelbarrow loads.
for each plot 20 by 20 feet. Inc
manure should be distributed evenly
over the surface. and later worked in
With hoe and rake.
Frequently it is advisable also to
amply commercial fertilizer. An appli-
clti' n of 1000 to 1900 pounds to the
;cre or 10 to Is pounds per plot 20
ieet squa e, usually is sufficient. In
cdr to supply potash, if this is
needed. unlea ched wood ashes may be
distributed over the garden at the rate
Cf 600 pounds to the acre or 10
pounds to each plot 30 feet square.
Wet or lcachcd ashes have less fer
iti,iZer value. Double the quantity of
these should be used. In order to
siart the plants in the spring, appli-
cations Of 100 pounds to the acre of
nitrate of soda. or l pound to each 20
foot square, may be used. BY far the
best way to use nitrate of soda in the
small garden. however. IS to dissolve
tcaspoonful Of the chemical in q gal
lon of water and use the solution for
Watering young plants. 1t is impor-
tant to remsmber that no form of
commercial Fertilizer will yield good
rpsuits unless the soil is well supplied
with humus.
Those who use street sweepings to
fertilize gardens should avoid manure
that contains oil or tar. Either of
these substances is harmful to plants
Sweepings from tarred pavements or
oiled roads are likely to contain them.
Oil droppings from motor cars often
mix with such waste. also. If sweep
ines are collected with some care and
before rain or water from street
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10

seed: but the millet crop is Of minor
Importance in these 'untries. as it is
in Europe. where It Is not cultivated
extensively except in the Mediterra-
mean region and in Russia Much
prose- or broom-corn millst il pro-
duced in Russia, especially in the
southeastern provinces.
Millet is one of the oldest Of cult
waited crops. Its planting has been
mentioned in Chinese records as being
part of religious ceremony carried
out by the Chinese emperor as early
as 270o B. c. Probably native in
southern Asia, its culture spread from
there westward to Europe at an early
date. In 1s49 a distribution of millet
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10

seed was made by the United States
Patent Office, and in 1888 millet had
become a rather important crop in
the central states. where it was found
better adapted than along the Atlantic
coast. By 1899 over "A per cent OF
the total acreage Of millet was found
in the north-eenfral states Kansas,
with 349.906 acres, led all the states.
and produced an average of 10 tons
of millet hay per acre. against an
average of Nc tons per acre for the
whole United States. According to
the thirteenth census, Kansas was still
first in millet production. the leading
states ranking in the following order:
Kansas. Missouri. Texas. Nebraska,
North Dakota. Tennessee, and Okla
homA.
To succeed we'll. millet must have
warm weather during the growing sea-
son. 1t does not grow well at high
attitudes or in other localities where
cool weather prevails during the sum-
preference for warm weather, millet
is grown successfully in our most nor
them states, especially those in the
Great Plains region, because in those
states the summers, though short. are
hot. Millet, as it natures quickly.
can be planted and harvested during
these summer months. The long days
prevailing in this latitude provide
plenty Of sunshine. and thus leSs
period Of time ID required for maturing
the crop. The longer seasoned varie-
ties, like German and Turkestan, can
be grown successfully only in the CEN
trail or southern states.
Millet does best in localities which
have a fairly abundant rainfall. Many
writer's have referred to the miilets as
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10
THE CHERRY

This noble fruit has for long time
been kept in the background for the
growing of the apple, peach, etc. on
account. / suppose. Of the inability to
market the crop to good advantage;
the main reason for which no doubt Is.
in not selecting different varieties
which ripen at different times. The
question Of growing the cherry into a
tree is Of far less importance to the
orchardist than the proper selection of
varieties, and the care and manage
ment of it after it is planted where it
is to remain.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10
Use More Horses
Save Men

Labor is the limiting factor in crop
production this year Horses are rela-
lively plentiful in comparison. o. R.
Johnson of the Department of Farm
management of tho Missouri College
of Agriculture. suggests that farmers
Jay aside one-man and two-horse tools
and use those that require more
horses so that more work per man can
ae done One man with three horses
20 a sixteen-inch breaking pillow will
rurn over three acres or less in q day
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10
sYsTEMATIzE THE WORK.

A vast deal Of the drudgery incl
dent to farm existence can be done
away with by the exercise of greater
forethought and through the adher-
ence to system In dealing with the
daily routine Of farm work.
So many useless steps are taken and
so many false moves are made in the
performance of our usual tasks that
might just as we'll be turned to ac-
count.
This condition obtains because
many farmers, clinging to the customs
of their fathers, are tardy in recogniz-
ing the utility Of systematic work and
advantage of simple, low-cost labor
saving devices.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10
CONSERVE MOISTURE,

1t Is q wedl-known fact that ground
which is kept loose on top will evap-
crate much less water than soil
which is packed on top. The moisture
which escapes into the air is absolutely
lost. so far as the plants growing in
that particular field are concerned,
and II anything can be done to hold
this moisture in the ground SO that it
may reach the roots of the growing
crop, it IL Of course the thing to strive
for, and will prove benefit to the
plant growing in the field.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10
THE DIFFERENCE.

A 'standard-bred" fowl and a
-pure- bred" fowl are not necessarily
the same. A bird may not be up to
the standard qualifications and yet be
a pure-bred. But a standard bred is
bound to be a pure-bred. Utility
poultry are fowls bred for increased
egg and meat production, and while
they are pure in blood may be way off
in markings from a poultry show
point Of view.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10
GooDNCARE COUNTS.

The better the care that is given to
horses, the easier they can be kept in
good condition with moderate feeding.
Proper care and feeding with good
grooming are the essentials necessary
to securing the best conditions for
work.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10
Combined Weeder
and Plye.ner

The cross bar of the rake hafe
shown is rectangular in shape and the
hoe Is bolted to IL by means o( q
shaped arms. The implement In, It -
claimed, a very handy weeder and
pulvefixer.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10
DRAINAGE INCREASES PRO-
DUCTTON,

The best authorities say that thor
ough drainage will increase the prod
uct at least one-third. Drainage win
often convert useless land into the
most productive.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10
Kohl-Rabi

Kohl-rabl belongs to the same class
as cabbage and caulifower, but pre-
sents marked variation from either
1t is, perhaps, hay-way between the
cabbage and turnip, in that its edible
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10
TREAT ANIMALS HUMANELY.

We want to protest against the
cruelty often shown to calves. The
practice Of shipping to market The
practice Of hustiing calves into a car
and shipping to market unprotected
from cold, without proper food and
drink is inhuman treatment to say the
least. Remember they are mere baby
calves.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10
STOCK BREEDING,

Keep up your pedigree stock breed.
ing and record your pedigrees, kssD
the best sires and breed for typA
quality and early maturity.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10
White Vienna Kohl-Rabi.

Look the prospective dairy calf over
for dairy points. Rudimentary teats,
large udder cord, etc. Finally look
up its parentage.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10
CAN'T ovERDo HERE,

IN attempting TO keep hogs free
from disease and vermin it is hard
under ordinary circumstances to over
- the matter Of taking precaution.\
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10

Boosters live better, feel better and
fight harder than any other men on
earth. Be booster.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10

with the cream when skimming anA
the churning will be easier.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10

It is desirable that the place where
the cows are kept be used for no other
purpose.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10

A filthy calf pen is an abomination
New Britain herald., 1917-02-01
OLD CLOTHES DEPOT.
Germans Who Wish New Garments
 Must Turn in Worn Ones.

Berlin, Feb. Ion the heels of the
 ruling whereby clothes of practically all kinds are obtainable only by those who possess a 'Bezugschein' or card Eentitling them to purchase new things and the provision that persons turn ling in wearable old suits or overc oats are entitled to cards without question, there has been formed an imperial ndepot for old c1othes.''
 %In this depot all the articles turned lin by persons wishing new clothes will |be gathered, sorted out, repaired, put 6u shape generally, and then parcelled
 but at low prices to those who can- lot afford to buy new things.
 @The' department will experiment with the pra cticability of adding paper
 Innings to .threadbare suits on account hf the warmth that paper gives
New Britain herald., 1917-02-01
City Mems

Big sale on Satin hats, 9Sc, up trimmed Satin and Straw hats com bined, S1.9S up, Goldenblum Millin- cry Co. 1SS Main, retail at wholesale prices.-advt.
 s1Viking fair, Bungalow, Sat and Mon
 lH -adVt @The annual whist and dance of the Woman's Hospital Board will be held at the Y. w. c. A. on February 16. APhoenix Temple of Honor, No. 19, will hold it's regular meeting Friday night at 0. U. A. M. hall, PIT Main street.
 AThe Catholic Choral Union will hold a rehearsal this evening at s o'clock in Booths hall.
 , HAttorney Morris D. Sake left for Ruffalo, N. Y, today as delegate from Jehuda Halevi lodge, No. 71O, I. o. B. B., to the annual convention of the order.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-01
MEx|CANS BUYING
 ARMS IN JAPA
Carranza's Representatives \
 ported in Search Of Munition|

Tokio, Feb. 1-Considera ble
 terests has been caused in Japan
 the arrival and activities of thl
 MeX1cans, who represent the gover
 ment of General Carranza. and "
 are said to be making extensive p,I
 chases in behalf of their country. A
 cording to information at Tokio t
 prospective purchases include muI
 tions of war1ammunition, rifles. al artillery-and a steamship, in add tion to machinery for agriculture al industrial purposes. '--.''t The Mexican agents who are charge of Colonel Carpio are report1 to have succeeded in their quest f rifles and even for a steamship.
 had been understood that they we ; negotiating for the freight steam kotohira Maru a vessel of some sod tons, and the announcement that tn ] steamer cleared from Yokohama :. January 3, with it's declared destinJ ton as Salina Cruz, Mexico, was a} cepted in some quarters as proof thsI 1 the negotiations were successful. TX 1 manifest gave the cargo as genera merchandise and machinery, but tl} l report was current at Tokio that thI vessel had on board number d 1 rifles, estimated at 25,O00 consignel to the Carranza government Thj report could not be confirmed here. i In, response to inquiries by Thl Associated Press the Mexican legatio1 at Tokio denied that the Kotohir} Maru carried any rifles. The legatio1
 admitted that the steamer had sailed
 for Mexico but said that her carg(
 was confined to general merchandis,
 and machinery, consigned to com
 pany in Mexico The legation added
 that Mexico had been seeking rifle.
 but had been unsuccessful, as all tn, available weapons had been purchased
 by the Entente Allies. The legation confirmed the departure of the Koto
 hira Maru, saying it was under charter
 to a Japanese firm.
 It is believed here that the Mexican government recently opened a credit in Japan of s1,000,O0O for the transac tion of general business. During the presidency of General Huerta tho government of Mexico opened negotia, tions with Japanese firms for the pur. chase of rifles and ammunition, de- posting some '3,0OO,OOO yen for that purpose in the country About 12,- 900 rifles, modelled after the Spanish infantry weapon, were actually de- livered to the Huerta government, but before other consignments were pos sible the European war broke out This interfered with the delivery of further orders to Mexico. Some 6,0OO rifles originally intended for that country were sold to Russia and France and the weapons that went to Russia are now being used by the Russian troops on duty in northern
New Britain herald., 1917-02-01
ASSESSMENT COMPLAINTS
E. s. Hart Says HIS Is Assessed for Property Owned by the Stanley Works for Past Ten Years.

works TOT Past Fen Years.
 Up to 3 D. m. today the board of relief, which went into session this morning to hear complaints on the assessment list, had received but three official complaints, although a number of disgruntled property owners called up the office on the telephone to register some complaint.
 The first complainant today was Margaret Miller of Al Curtis street. Her house is assessed for s2.50O and the lot for $1,500, making a total of $4,000.. This property has been boosted $900 during the past year by the assessors and the owner wants this am cunt taken off at least In conten- tion of her claim the owner declared that it is almost unbearable to live where she does so near the Stanley Works, which runs day and night, making it unpleasant for all who live nearby.
 John Strobel of 427 Church street also protested against his assessment of s4,000 for his house and $500 for the lot This is an increase of $500 over last years list and he wants it reduced the same amount.
 E. s. Hart appeared to ask that an assessment for $9.7oO against him be cut off and taxed to the Stanley Works. The property in question is the old Hart farm on the Plainville road, consisting of 129 acres and one house. MT Hart explained that about ten years ago he sold this property to the Stanley Works but by mutual ar engagement he continued as manager. paid the taxes and collected the rents up to two years ago. Last year he said the property was again taxed to him, but was taken off when he came to pay his taxes and explained con- ditions.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-01
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LOCAL STOCKS

Furnished by Richter & Company
 The local market has been very quiet today owing to the disturbing foreign news. American Brass suf- fered the most severe decline, opening at 320 and selling down as low as 3O5. There was little rally at the close and stock was quoted 305 bid, BIO asked Niles-Bement-POnd is off about five points, and is quoted 16S bid, 175 asked. There has been prac- tically no trading in any of the other stocks and the market has been mo- ticeably free from paniky selling. The New Britain Machine company held their annual meeting this afternoon and ratified the vote of the directors whereby the capitalization will be in- creased from $S0oO0O to $1,000,0O0, privilege being given each stockhold- CT to subscribe to one new share at par, for every four shares now held. In addition to this the company has declared a cash dividend of 25 per cent. The Rights opened IA bid, 16 asked. Below are closing quotations:
New Britain herald., 1917-02-01
FOR THE FARMERS.
French Vote to Expend Thirty Million
 Francs for Imp1iments.

Paris, Feb, 1.-The appropriation of thirty million francs to buy trac- ton blows and other motor farm inn plements was the last act of parlia- ment in the session of 1916. The ob- ject is to insure the cultivation in 1917 of all farm land that was non producing in 1916 or previously by making up in mechanical appliances for the lack of farm hands and farm horses Half of the sum may be ap- piled to the subsidizing Of local agri- cultural societies for the purchase of electrical |, or other traction farm inn plements for the common use of farmers of a commune or arrondisse- ment.
 A special effort will be made to in crease the acreage of potatoes in the spring. A special commission has al- ready begun work in all the depart ments here, the soil is suitable and aid will be extended to all farmers need ing it.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-01
SENATOR'S OPPOSE
 WILSON'S PROGRAM
Speak Against U. s. Joining
 World Peace League

Washington, Feb. 1.-Senator Me- Cum Der, republican. of North Dakota, today referred to the German sub marine blockade and declared that while it was inopportune for the sen ate to invade the field of diplomacy it was more than ever desirable for it to aid the president in securing world peace.
 I've awakened this morning." said Senator McCumber, ito meet a situa- ton so critical as to warrant our lay ing aside all ordinary business of legislation and giving our earnest con- s1deration to the grave and vital mat ter in which the nation already is in- volved and matter in which our future peace may be at stake.
 ''The note received last night from one of the belligerents foreshadows an era far beyond anything that the world has yet witnessed and brings home to us with added force the necessity for the efforts of the presi- dent to check further slaughter and to bring about peace.
 we should leave no word unspoken and no act undone to impress upon ing this horrible war and for them to join witt. Us to bring about a lasting peace.'
 Senator McCumber declared he favored the idea of world enforced peace but did not believe either the United States or any other great na- tion would favor the conditions pro- posed by the president under which this government would come into such a league.
 Senator Lodge of the foreign rela- tions committee warned the senate of dangers involved in the United States joining a league to enforce peace on conditions outlined by the. president. Asserting the first service the United States could render the cause of peace was to preserve its own peace with other nations of the earth the Massa- chusetts senator pledged his support to the resolution introduced by Sen- ator Borah of Idaho
New Britain herald., 1917-02-01
MAY EXPEL FORD,
 FRIEND OF WILSON
New York Supreme Court Justice Persona Non Grata

New York, Feb. 1.-The executive of the Republican club is considering the advisa bility of expelling Supreme Court Justice John Ford from mem- bership in the club because of his ac-- tion last October in endorsing Presi- dent Wilson and voting for him. Rob- oft w. Boynge, chairman of the execu- tive committee, admitted yesterday that the matter has been before the committee for some time, but said he ss' sa no ''s" when action will II be talk Justice Ford's letter endorsing the president caused much feeling at the time among his fellow republican as did also the reply received from the president by Justice Ford. That the matter had been referred to the execu- tive committee of the club, however, did not become known until yesterday. 8Justice Ford when asked if he had received notification that charges had been made against him by the club re- piled in the negative. He denied with emphasis the report that he contem- plated resigning from the club because of the friction caused by his letter.
 4"Some time ago." he said, "a mem Der of the club suggested to me that knight resign because of my support of the president. I considered the Suggestion presumptuous and have done nothing about it nor have heard anything about it officially"
 MT. Bonynge said that there was nothing in the constitution of the club that permits the expulsion of a mem Der for changing his political views if he was admitted as member while aarepublican. .s..
 # :aBut there is a clause" he added significantly, that provides for the expulsion of members if they do any thing that can be considered detri- mental to the best interests of the dub. It may be that the case of Jus tice Ford will be considered under that clause" .+ ''
New Britain herald., 1917-02-01
CHINESE INTERESTED IN WAR.

Peking, Feb. 1.-After more than two years delay China has finally arr ranged to send military observers into the European war zone. General Wang Tsai-li, former vice-chief of the general staff and one of the most con- fidential advisers under the late Presi- dent Yuan Shi-kai, was designated as an observer early in the war, but be- cause of the unsettled internal affairs in China and the difficulty in selecting a competent staff, did not go to Europe. All arrangements for his departure have now been completed, and he has been authorized by Presl- dent Li-yuan-Hung to leave at once
New Britain herald., 1917-02-01

Dentist Ascribcs Improvement to Lack
 of Sweets.

Berlin, Feb. 1.-Dr Schaefer, a noted school physician of the Pan- kow section of Berlin, who for years has made children's ailments, and particularly the condition of school childrens teeth a speciality, announces that there has been a notable better ing of the dental condition of his hun- dreds of patients since the war.
 He ascribes the remarkable drop in cases to the more sensible food now being eaten, particularly the gradual omission of candy and sweet things from the daily bill of fare of the pu- pills. lesser degree of meat eating and a greatly increased consumption of bread, due to the rigors of the war, are also factors.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-01

Bernard M. Baruch, New York f1nancier and member of the National Defense committee, cheerfully ad- mitted at the inquiry in New York by the rules committee of the house of representatives into the alleged "leak" of President Wilson's first peace mes sage of December 20 that he, MT. Baruch, cleared $476,168 by short selling in the stock market between December 10 and 23, without advance knowledge of the note. He attributed his success to his correct judgment of the way in which the market would go. Photograph reproduced herewith was taken as MT. Baruch testified.