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The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1917-09-28
Select Seed Corn for Big Yield.

The cardinal rule for selecting seed
.orn in the field is: Select the ears
Of plants that yield more grain than
surrounding plants grown under the
same conditions. In gathering seed
corn by this rule two points must be
observed. The first point is to pay no
attention to fine looking plants which
are growing in wide spaces, where the
stand is thin. or in spots unusually
fertile or moist. The good appear
ance Of such plants may be due to
their favorable location and not TO
their natural tendency to produce 2
good yield. Always select the seed
from plants which are growing under
average conditions OF all kinds. IL,
then. unusual plants are found II Is
certain that their good yield is due
only to their own capacity to make
such a yield. These plants will re-
peat their performance In another
year. The second point to be observ-
ed H. in avoiding the selection Of fine
looking ears which are not borne by
high yielding plants. II Is easy TO
make this mistake. for the natural
tendency Of the unpracticed selector
Is 10 consider a good looking ear good
for seed. Many poor seed ears would
be gathered II this tendency were al
lowed to influence the selection. for
while Il Is true that good seed ears
are usually good looking, II by no
means follows that oil good looking
ears are good for seed. II must be
clearly born in mind, says the depart
ment Of farm crops Of the University
Of Missouri College Of Agriculture,
that seed corn Is selected for the kind
Of ears that will yield the most grain.
These may or may not be the kind Of
cars that will yield the most grain.
These may or may not be the kind Of
ears that would make high score n
show corn. The selection Of show
corn IL based mainly on certain fancy
points Of the ear, which do not call
for special consideration In the selec.
Ion of seed corn. To repeat: seed
,orn should be selected from plants
which yield the most grain, regardless
Of the appearance Of the ears. provid-
I'd they are sound and mature.
Among plants which are equal In
Weld Il Is advisable 10 select seed
from those which mature earliest. \
strain having q tendency toward early
Of course, would be very desirable.
However. Il would not he advisable to
.elcc, only for carlincss. paving no
attention 10 the Weld Of the plant, for
an extremely early strain Is almost
,er,nin 10 he n low yicldcr. In the
samc plant only a very moderate de-
yrcc OF carlincss Is likely TO be com
Sincd with n cnpacity for good Weld.
nut The selection from extremely late
plants whose ears are still heavy with
am should also bc avoided. Such ears
would cnsilv bcnt or freeze In stor.
roe. thereby causing low vitality Of
tho sccd' < moor stand would result,
From, seed ~ This Lind'
Ar,on. nlar,s which arc eounl In
,.,o,J a,so oJvisah,. % NM a.,
a.,i. , 20 ,hn ,osr, ~ ~. P",
chn,t ,si,t tabs Nth oors ~, N,
a : ,,, u' a,ssa.'.a s.nn, ~ nso,
= a.a ' S"si.n,,n o., s,,.h .iIs 49, nn,
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1917-09-28

good, strong, capable pair, and we
suggest to our newspaper associates
in this part Of the state to get busy
and try to shape your affairs in such
way rs to enable you to attend.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1917-09-28

Word reaches ~ that Mrs. Kate
T. Scott, who with Mrs, Emma Emer-
Ing their home Of Lag Hecch, Caii;
fofnia. u very low With bronchial
pneumonia. We nineerely hope %
soon hear that ~ = improving.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1917-09-28
A Successful Meeting.

| mimi hnlIdaC ta,.Al e..
and we believe tbcv bo,h on ;c,s sss a.,
change that came 10 tbor he ro.sne Wy
of a few DAYS, lav.ofr fron NJ s,aaJ,,
wearieome grind tba, ,bo,. he he, s'Ihauy .,
so accustomed IN. "'' 'ee"
II was a steady round NJ rooa a.,
dresses and Measure frou, a. e NJ
meeting Tb,,eds as' ,,. rom tne frst
separn,ion cave y, ,ha u, uh,II inc
Sedalia. " VIC S'"'e r"'r az
The meeting tbis ,oar u. -.
ially interesting by ,c,sn We" we Spec
that IL was tbe sf,r' g., ", Wv lact
of its organiza,ion ,nJ :, anniversary
existence in So i,, % ~ lame INTO
with an enrolment of ,, .na. .ine,
members. and wc do NJ, t",ia.y 'e,gn.
was n single membor w. nr oe,e'c mere
meeting this wear tba, ha,nnd az inc
ganize the associo,;on' nos, a al ~ OF
crossed the Great Div;Jo Il" i, .asc
behind their bows or their w,dous ~
kindred 10 take nm and .on womS or
work. or the field has heom ', n,a,,, ins
BY new ones. ~ e" o''"P'e"
We find that tho ,ross ~ Oh. .
Is In the hands Of n broirv 80, '" ~
young incentive wires. whose csyort.
in their chosen field, will compnrc IN.
| yne..LI,. .... 'P"'N ~
Vvrao'y, we believe, with those of any
Tho nrosi,,.,, - A..
Nr P1' m,I OF thc association.
non, ,.s "a ahi''' OF tne Parls Ap-
secrc,,r. n npo'y assisted by the
vile al ,b way franklin, OF Russel.
,na,,i %"s .ne uam proved proved well
assocI.,, ,o, .ney certainly made the
an ,o,anio n,ee.lne one OF the most
III ~ a., so'e anu pr9htab,e IN its history,
.,,n,s, S 'h,ch'oership during their adj
l ,;nhas, s,, was Drought up to the
ue SI.si emrollmcnt ever known. They
.orNsn uneeasingly Tor the good Of
w. , ,.enpcrs, anu many have profited
~ 'nolr efforts and identification with
'ha assoclh'lon'
'ery ne,all looking TO the bust
i,css anu pleasure ends OF the meeting
was carefully worked out by them,
mn 'he result proved brilliant sue
es.-one that VIII ever be bright
not IN memories tablets by those at
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1917-09-28

Nv. 8. Terry d now operating his
cane mill, and has plenty Of geod
sorghum for sale. Call on or sddreGg'
him. OREGON, No. Route J, Farmsrs'
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1917-09-28

Roy DsBord. Dispersal Sale Of
20 had l RsSstsr g Jerseys. . e b
In MaTyville, Mo-, October 9Th. 1917.
Send for catalogue.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1917-09-28

cts pleasure to work with q good Range. I enjoy
cooking because can always depend on my MONARCH
Range. ] can control 1t perfectly; bring my to
just the desired temperature and hold t.c00 II offal
just as needto And it's all just the same today az
when bought 1t several years ago."
"Why? Where Is 1t any different from others?"
"Wen, really am not sure know. 1t has something
to do with Maleabe Iron and Riveted joints that stay
tight. You see it's so long since bought my Range
have almost forgotten what the salesman said"
II only know the Range did all that he claimed.
You 20 down to TEARE RULEY'S Hardware Store.
they'll tell you all about 1t. And the MONARCHS they
are selling today finished far finer than my old one
..but I'm satisfied 'f 4
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
Many VIsITORS At LEWEs.

special 90 THE EVENING JOl ltNNL.
LEWEs. Del. sept. i5.-The Hon.
Charles n. Maui. William &. Lofland
and John n. Bayis have been drawn
from this town on the petit jury for
the coming term Of court.
Dr. sylvester \. Bookhsmmer, or
atlanta. Ca, is spending a month with
his brother, William II. Bookhammer
Tomatoes reached the top notch for
the season yesterday when they sold
for 800 basket at Overbrook. They
are selling today for 60 cents.
Mr. and Nns. Charles II. Mason, OF
Kennctt square, Pa, are spending a
few days Will their parents here. z
Allen L. Laurilsen. Of Newark, IS visit
ing his father here, Louis l.. lauriisen.-
Charles W. Jenkins. Of Philadelphia,
is visiting his parents here. Mr.. and
AIRS Charles A. jenkins. George o.
Smith. OF selbyViile. was town visitor
yesterday y.--Nfrs. Mary p. Salmon. OF
Philadelphia. is visiting her mother
here.-Haryey Hickman and wife. of
Chester Pa. are spending. a few days
with relatives end friends here Will
liam y. Price aud VIE. OF Phil1dol-
rhia. are visiting his nsrenis here.
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
Social Happenings
IN St. Georges HOME

Special % THE EVENING JOURNAL.
ST GEORGES. Del. sept ia de-
lightful surprise was givcn for Mrs.
Annie Deputy on Thursday. at the
home Of her son, George Deputy near
Kirkwood.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF the NJ. +.
Church was entertained on Wednes-
day at the home Of Mrs. William
Shivery.
The public school has opened FOR the
fan term with C.. r. Comcgys. princi-
pal. and Miss Anna stats, primary
teacher
! Miss Linda Clark entertained a few
friends at her home last Friday even
ing.
Mrs. Lee Davidson Is seriously IN az
the home OF her sister. Mrs. Harold
Batton. near Mcnonough.
Mrs. Warren Goldbert and children
have returned 60 their home in New
York after Spending some time with
her father. the Rev. Seth u. Gibbons.
Mr.. aud Mrs. William Cox had for
recent guests Mrs. Nlable, Of Chester
Mrs. Kunkle ana Miss Gormley. OF Up
land. Pa.
Mrs. George swain entertained Mr.
and Mrs. Patton, Of Wilmington, lasl
J week.
4 Mrs. William shivery hassNiiss An.
ma Hawthorn, OF Philadelphia. for q
guest.
Mrs. Albert sutton mas returned
from visit With her daughter. Mrs
&C. p. Pool near Mcnonough.
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
PENNSYLVANIA POLICE
PREVENT STRIKE TROUBLE

CHESTER, Pa, Sept. i5.-state police
from Eddystone aided the local au-
thorities in patroling the section
around the Waterside station Of the
Philadelphia Electric Company, at the
foot OF Ward street, where zoo men
went on strike for increased wages
Their number was swellcd to 1000 to-
day, though many men who are idle
have been forced TO lay off because OF
the almost complete paralyEaHon Of the
operation.
The strikers are mostly lahorers en-
gagged In construction on the new
sJO00O0 power house. Little disorder
was noted. Charles Scherer. Of Philo
delphia. boarding at No. S3i West
Third street, this city, was arrested at
Third and Market streets. after trouble
developed among some strikers. who
are said 20 have been drinking. He
will have a hearing tomorrow at the
City Hall
The men have been receiving Si.20
per day for twelve hours and want the
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
hINNEHAHA' 5 Loss
SEPT. I CONFIRMED
43 of Crew, Including Six
Officers, Lost, Lines Of
ficials Abroad Cable
HAD DELIVERED
MUNITIONS

NEW YORK, Sept. i5.-Forty. three
members OF the crew were lost and iio
were saved when the big Atlantic trans
port liner Minnehaha was torpedoed and
sunk short distance of the coast OF
Ireland by a German submarine about
a week ago. Confirmation Of the de-
struction OF the ship was received late
yesterday by the international Mercen-
tile Marine, No. 3 Broadway In cable
gram from officers Of the line in Eng
land.
Chief Oflcer Albany, Purser c. A.
Wills, Or. j. +. Barrett, ship surgeon;
three other officers and three engineers
,Tre among the men who lost their
lives. Captain Frank Claret, the Mime
haha's commander, who Is also q COM
mander in The naval reserve, and First
officer Pierce were saved.
The cable message gave neither the
date nor the circumstances OF the sink
ing, but unofficial reports made by sur
vivors OF the steamship Verdi, which
was sunk August 90, were to the effect
that the vessel was destroyed Friday,
september Z. and that she was struck
near the engine room on the starboaro
side, the explosion killing a number Of
the crew outright. others were said
10 have been drowned who were at
tempting to get away in boats.
The Mlnnchaha was returning after
having delivered huge cago OF muni-
tions in England. She left here nve
weeks ago one OF a group Of six
ships escorted by destroyers through
the danger zone, landed her cargo
safely in London, and was bringing
: back small general cargo and Maiden
I Ehrlergh, a race horse. valued at s3O-
900 and owned by Solly Joel
Nothing is known Of the two ships
which. according TO survivors Of the
Verdi, were sunk at the same time. The
/ Mlnnehaha was alvin screw vessel OF
! 1874 gross tonnage, 600 feet and
Inches long, G. feet wide. 5-inch beam
ana 80 feet . inches depth Of hold. She
was built at Belfast in 1900 for the New
York-London trade and could carry
10000 tons OF freight.
Evening journal., 1917-09-15

are OF avail only when each private does
fis utmost.
3. Victory depends more on nerve
and lighting spirit than on the best
weapons and armor in the world.
Importance o. the Attack.
Defensive action alone never wins vic
tories. The army which succeeds must
be ready AMI anxious 10 attack. There
are many advantages Ia taking the Of
fonslye. The destruction Of hostile tren-
ches by heavy bombardment preceding
the attack weakcus the enemy's spirit
and sometimes leads 10 the surrender
o. men who are in no condition 10
withstand assault The chief advantage
however, Is The fact that the attacking
side chooses its own time and place to
strike. forcing the enemy to readiust his
dcfenccs accordingly.
1t is always possible in battle for
good infantry TO defeat an enemy
greatly superior in numbers. but lack
ing in training, discipline, leadership,
and morale Infantry Drill Rcgula-
tlOns, par. 3ji). In another place in the
Regulations Il is we'll remarked that
modern war requires but one kind OF
infantry-good infantry Remember
too. in tais connection another state
meut In the Regulations, which has
been previously quoted, to the effect
that discipline rs the distinguishing
mark Of trained troops"
All these remarks tend toward one
conclusion. namely, that the discipline
Of the Army Is a big factor in giving
men the tcnqcity which enables then
TO so into buttle with dauntless coCr-
age and to win victories. Discipline car
accomplish wonders even among mer
who are naturally lacking in brains anC
scf-rcliancc. IL can accomplish a grea
deal more, however. among those wllC
possess these natural qualities
Men who ore thoroughly disciplined
and yet within the limits OF discipline
possess the priceless quality Of intia
tive, make ideal soldiers. They are th'
men who can always be trusted to pul
themselves out Of tight places, to carr,
attacks through until success is won
toehold out against all odds.
Making Yourself Real Soldier.
Men Of this type will be found in tn,
National Army-tens OF thousands o
them. II you have made up your min'
to be one OF them. see that YOU ente
Into your training with vigor and in
terost. Make yourself a thorough sol
dier in the quickest possible timr Lear
to obcy orders without fear or ques
ton. At the. same time remember I
carry out those orders with true into
ligence and solf-relancc.
Within the next few months the Ma
; tional Army Will be formed into a splen
did body Of troops filled with d spiri
d Of loyalty and OF enthusiasm for ou
Just cause, Efficient from top TO bottom
O. in which every man will be- fitted an
ready TO do his duty. Such an arm
| backed by al the resources OF th
country--resource Of men, Of none.
, and Of materials practically withol
- limits bound to go forward TO vie
I tory There may be temporary reycrsC
aud periods OF gloom. as In all othG
0 wars; but in tho end victory must an
e will be won. ttta
Y This is the object toward which a
@ your training is TO be directed. Put inf
T. that training all your own carnestnei
and energy. Flt yourself 10 wear Wit
pride and credit the uniform Of a
L American ctizen-s0ldler.
~ This Is the road OF honor and OF re
Il service 10 the Nation.
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
.ELETON SCHOLARS ARE.
BACK TO THEIR Studies
Special 20 THE EVENING JOURNAL |
~ ITfrgN tfI Cnpf f,-All Elktan /

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL
ELkrON. Md, Sept. i5.-All Elkton
schools report a full attendance, the
teachers Of the various schools are.
Elkton Hlgh SchOol-principal, Pro-
fessor Edwin r. Fockleli assistants,
Miss Henrietta Booth, Miss Katherine
Mitchell BraltOn, Miss VI. Ethel Hail.
Miss Nora stoll, Gilbert Beardcrlle; In
structor OF manual training. Miss Eve
Ism 7. Kimblc: head OF commercial de-
partment. Miss Edith Watson. teacher
Of domestic science.
school No. 3-Nliss Harriet Evans,
Miss Bessie Squire, Miss Margaret v
Hartnett, Miss Ethel Hopkins.
school No. ii-Miss Adelaide C.. Ford,
principal: Miss Mary l.. Budd Miss LIZ
zie +. Wells. Miss Hannah C.,Ilartnett-
Miss Gracia q. Wells
School No. l2-Niiss Gertrude a. Smith
and Miss Jean McEmoyle.
Mrs. Anna Mary Strahorn, wife OF
Edward H. Sirahorn, OF the Fourth dis
trict. died on Monday night at the home
OF her daughter. Mrs. Clarence W. Foote
In Elkton, in the siXty-ntth year OF her
age.
The thirty second annual convention
OF the Cecil County W0mans Christian
Temperance Union. opened on Wednes.
day. at Hopewell Methodist Episcopal
Church.
Personals Miss Marjorie Clarg, oil
{ Baltimore. is lhe guest Of relatives here
Miss Fannie Miller Marshbank Is
spending her vacation in Atlantic City
J X. Mrs. Harry Manlove. OF Whining
1 ton. has been The guest Of her aunt
Miss Annie Is. Boulder. Of Chesapeake
City Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Bristow, o.
the second district, were recent Wi
mington visitors. Mrs. Josephine Cant
We'll, of Charlcstown, Is spending a few
days In Laurcl--Nirs. +. a. Beaucaml
has returned TO Chesapeake City afte
visit 10 Canada and the Thousan'
Islands Rev. and Mrs. j. e. Mccoy, o
Zion. spent Friday in Wilmington
James p. Powers. OF Philadelphia, wa
ap Elkton visitor on Tuesday. Nils
Christine Hopkins, Of Port Deposit, LEI
ihis week FOR Florida.
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
MATER Be BRAY" WRITES
SOLDIER BEFORE BATTLE
nY ARTnUR Z. MANN.

Omitted Press staff Correspondent.
LONDON. Aug. 2s.- BY Mail How
a British officer feels just before go
ing into action Is iragically described
in the following letter 10 his parents,
received after The news Of his death:
My Darling Mater and Dad-romor-
row at dawn there's he'll OF show
coming on and this will only reach
YOU II ! get knocked ont. Mater DE
hraye-for Gods sake be as brave as I
know sou can bc--for it's he'll 90 bcar.
Auyhow. you'n bc proud, too won't
you2 Cos it's the best death "a chap
can have.
DO not think with pain Of ihe things
] loved the favorite songs ihe friends
the tennis the picnics on the Downs
but let their memory make you enjoy
them the morei
Nothing to say and tns Is a horri,
letter 10 write. SO goodby Mother an'
Dad. and-and chccrup everyone
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
ODDS AND ENDS Of
N|DDLET0WN news
Bethesda Missionary Society
Announces Annual
Church Supper
MANY SEPTEMBER
VISITORS IN TOWN
speeIal 10 THE EVENING IOURNAL.

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MlDDLETOwN. Del. Sept i5.-The
members OF the Home Missionary So
clety Of Bethesda NJ. p. Church ere
planning TO hold their annual supper
on Thursday evening, October 25, IN
the Sunday school room. Bscause Of
the hieh cost OF foodstuns tickets win
be so cents.
Mr.. and Mrs. William J. Bryson
have announced the engagement OF
their daughter, Miss Alma Elizabeth
Bryson, and George II. Byrd. Of VIII
mlngton. The marriage will take place
this fall.
The fall Institute OF the New Castle
County WomOns Christian Temper
ance Union win be held on Friday,
October o, al Mt Pleasant, guests OF
the pleasant-Summit Union. Mrs. H. l..
Shepherd. OF Utah, viii speak IN the
evening, on prohibition Of the Liquor
Trafflc I'm New Castle County
Miss Martha dieaton, Of san Fran
cisco, Cal, a former resident OF Mid
dletown. who is spending several
months with her relatives in the East
was an oyer Sunday visitor with Miss
Mary Hulehin.
Malvln Vanhorn. the siX-year-old son
Of 1lorace Vanhorn OF Townsend
sprained his arm badly when he fell
of a wagon.
The missionary societies OF Beth
esda NJ +. Church held It's Nrst fall
meeting on Monday evening, at The
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Naylor
near town, the trip being made by
automobiles. These Officers were elect
ed for the Foreign Missionary Soclet
President. Miss Lena Stats; vlce-pres
ident Mrs. James n. Walls; cores
pondlng secretary Miss Emily Alice
recording secretary, Mrs John Arm.
strong: treasurer Miss Mary p. Nier-
rift. one new member, Mrs. William
j. Bryson, was added 10 the list. The
next meeting viii be held at the home
OF Miss Molllc Wilson
The women OF kirkWOOd NJ. r
Church will hold an ice cream ano
peach festival this evening
A class In First AID, taught by DR.
ID. W. Lewis, will hold lls flrst meet
ing on Monday afternoon, at AK
o'clock. The second class in home
nursing will begin on October Miss
Blanche Lockwood will give class m
struction in the making Of surgca
dressings.
Leslie r. Trutt and Frank G. Lesser
lboth OF Middletown, have formed
partnership for the purpose Of huyine
selling and repairing motor vehicles
lbuying and selling oils, and conductin
lrepair shops.
Mr. and Mrs. George p. Robertson
Of Whaleyville, Va, stopped here o
/ Monday, on their way TO Atlantic Git.
In. ].
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
CHESTER SHIPYARD
BUYS MORE Land

CHESTER. Pa, sept. 10 Announce
ment was made yesterday Of two i'm
portant real estate transfers, entailing
an exchange Of several hundreds OF
thousands OF dollars. By one the
Chester Shipbullding Company. which
has doubled in size in lis two years
existence, comes into possession o. an
entire block Of ground between Front
and Second streets and Ulrich and
Lloyd streets. The land was purchased
from Edwin n. Glaucer, owner Of the
Stacy q. Glaucer 4 sons Lumber Com
pany.> Mr. Glauser purchased this site
q year ago at an unpublished price and
sold it TO the shipbullding company
Tor a sum four times his purchasing
price.
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
SUSSEX GRAPE CROP FAIIe.

The Sussex county grape crop Is re-
ported TO be almost total failure, as
The hot spell literally burnt the fruit
,on the vines before it could mature.
The tomato season is closing with a
ten day rush on the part Of growers
and canneries 30 keep the fruit from
spelling on their hands. The grow
ers and the members Of their families
have been m the fields early gathering
the crop. and the canneries have work
ed at night as well as day. The sea-
son is three weeks late. The crop Is
nothing Ike as large as had beer
hoped for
Evening journal., 1917-09-15

a commotion in the water AMI saw two
large bass engaged in a furious battle.
One was a large-mouth bass, the other
small-mouth. The small-mouth fsh was
driven off, and Baird watched the other
fish swim leisurely up to q COW and
begin milking it. Investigation showed
several other fish similarly engaged.
Baird drove the cows from the water
and reported. The next day several
dairvinen watched the operation.
The milking always followed a battle
between large and small-mouth bass.
Dairymen believe the small-mouths were
jealous OF the others milking advantage.
A community hsh fry is planned il
permission TO scin the stream is granted.