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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23
USE TILE TO DRAIN LAND
AND MAKE MORE MONEY

division of Extension, University oil
Tennessee)
There are thousands of acres in
Tennessee which, If drained, would
make excellent farms. In some sec.
lions we are farming only the poorer
upland, leaving the best land idle year
after year because it is too wet to pro.
duce good crops.
Land may be drained either by
means of open bitches or tile. Tile
drainage is the more satisfactory be.
cause it is more permanent and is not
In the way in cultivating crops. Much
valuable space is taken up by open
bitches if they are allowed to grow up
necessary to allow them to grow up,
as otherwise they would spread over
too much ground.
What Is the Division of Exten.
sion?" is occasionally asked The Di.
vision of Extension of the College of
Agriculture of the University of Ten.
nessee, Knoxville, is the mouthpiece
of the U. S. Department of Agricul.
ture in Tennessee, of the State Col
lege of Agriculture, and of other CO
operating organizations. Agricultural
Headquarters" someone has said, and
that carries the idea. The Division oil
Extension is for the use of the farm
efs aud their families.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23
FEED YOUR ANIMALS WELL

No matter how well-bred an animal
is, he will never make a high class
individual unless he is we'll fed from
the beginning. A plain-bred animal
we'll nourished, oftentimes develops
into something good. Many young
animals are ruined because their own.
ers think more of saving feed than OF
developing them.
The only certain profit in the feed
ing of live stock is the manure so OBJ,
tanned. All of our lands need manure
more or less, and no farmer can OBJ
tain more manure than he can use
The man who allows this sure profit
to waste through failure to provide
ample bedding, through teaching OF
heating, is endangering the foundation
of his undertaking.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23
RESOLUTIONS

Resolutions on the death of Mrs. s.
C. Williams by the members of the
Monday Club Johnson City, Tenn:
Whereas, in the death of Mrs. Sam
uel Cole Williams, the members of the
Monday Club have lost a charter
member, who since the organization
was perfected has been an unfailing
support and source of inspiration and
encouragement; and
Whereas, the Monday Club was al
ways assisted by her sympathetic CO.
operation and buoyant optimism in all
it's efforts looking toward the better
ment of our city; and,
Whereas, each member of the Hon
day Club recalls with affection and
keen admiration her genial PERSONAL
ty, her warmth of friendship, her
brilliance of intellect, and her lofty
and altruistic character; and,
Whereas, her memory will ever
DG tllShIlhGh III tllG Iltdt VI llIS
members of the Monday Club; there
fore be it skiS IN
Resolved that we deeply mourn
the death of our departed member
but we are also thankful for her life
and service, and especially grateful
that it was our privilege to know her
and to work with her,
Resolved that copy of these res
olutions be sent to the press.
Resolved that page in the min
ute book be inscribed to her memory,
and that it be further
Resolved, that in token of our
heartfelt sorrow and deepest sympa-
thy in their bereavement, copy of
these resolutions be sent to the fam
lily.
(Signed)
MRS. c. E. ROGERS,
MRS. Z. T. WEST,
MRS. P. NJ. WARD.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23
BUY MORE LIVE STOCK
RATHER THAN MORE LAND
(By C. D. Lowe, Division of Extension,
University of Tennessee, Knox,
villa

(By C. D. Lowe, Division of Extension
University of Tennessee, Knox
ville.)
That live stock pays on the farms oil
nearby state may be seen by the fol
lowing figures secured from eighty-one
farms in one community The farms
were not selected farms, but were
taken as they lay along the road.
These farms were divided into three
groups according to the amount of live
stock kept. One-third of the farms
were found to have over 20 head each
OF cattle, or their equivalent lin
amount of feed consImed) in hogs,
sheep or other productive live stock;
one-third had between II and 20 head
each; one-third had less than IL head.
The heavier stocked farms returned
a profit for the year of STA more than
those with the small amount of live
stock.
Another community selected at ran
dom showed nearly the same proper
ton. Live stock furnishes a way to
increase the volume of farm business
without increasing The farm area.
Through live stock much of the poorer
grades of feed may be utilized to bet,
ter advantage than by selling 1t, in
fact much roughage that is ordinarily
wasted can be made to give good re.
turns. The manure obtained is essen.
tial in maintaining soil fertility.
The above figures offer some food
for thought. If you are thinking OF
purchasing additional land, consider
first whether the purchase money
should not go into more live stock for
the land you already own.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23
MRS JOHN j, RANGE

Mrs. John j. Range, aged sixty four
her home at 301 Claiborne street. fol-
lowing lingering illness of many
! months duration. Mrs. Range was
Miss Deborah Fulkerson before she
married. She is survived by her hus-
band and two children, Mrs. W. X.
Lawson, of Johnson City and son, Will
Range, her brother and sister Ebert
Fulkerson and Mrs, Lewis, residing
near Princeton School house.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23
UbeConnet
CITY~NEWS
DEATHS
WILLIAM +. GREEN

VIM. F. Green, 40 years of age, man
ager of the Windsor hotel here for
the past few years, died after several
weeks illness at the Rutherfordton
N. c., hospital Tuesday night. The
cause of his death was peritonitis,
from which he has suffered intermit-
tently for several years. His last
illness was only of a few days dur
alton, and probably with a Fremont
ton of the last battle it was his de-
sire to be taken to the old home place
which was done Sunday. Mr.. Green,
with his estimable consort, located in
Johnson City few years ago, taking
charge of the Windsor hotel In loca-
ting in Johnson City, after experience
in many cities, he reached the decis-
ion that Johnson City was destined
to grow and expand as no other city
in the country, and when he closed
the deal for the lease of the hotel he
put his citizenship here, and as pub
lie spirited citizen, broad and liberal
in his views, and with his means to
back them up, he won the hearts of
the entire citizenship Every thing
that pertained to the growth of john
son City appealed to him and he was
one of the biggest boosters this city
has ever had. Mrs. Green left We'd
nesday for Rutherfordton, accompani-
ed by Stanyarne Little. The funeral
will take place from the home of his
father, Major Silas Green. Besides
his father, and wife he is survived by
two sisters, Mrs. Ray, of Shelby and
Mrs. FREEDOM, of Chicago Magnificent
florals from friends, the Rotary club,
the U. C. T. and the Chamber of Com
merce were dispatched to North Car
DINA today. The remains will be in ,
tered at the old home in North Car
DINA.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23
ISAAC ANDERSON

Isaac Anderson, aged SO, died at
his home on Grover street Saturday
morning following an illness of sever
al days from a complication of dis
eases. Mr.. Anderson was a splendid
citizen and for number of years was
connected with the water department
of the city. Mr.. Anderson is surviv-
ed by a widow and children, two
brothers and a mother. He was a
member of the Odd Fellows and Mod
ern Woodmen.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23

Most gardens would grow better if
they were given a moderate quantity
of Stacked lime. Without the proper
quantity of lime in the soil garden
cannot grow hardy vegetables of maxi
mum size. The spreading of very thin
layers of the Stacked lime during the
fall would help considerably. A half
pound of lime should be used for every
fifty squart feet of lawn or garden.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23
NONRESIDENT NOTICE
In the Law Court at Johnson City
Washington County, Tennessee.
Ida Eaton
VS.
Robert Eaton
Robert Eaton

In this cause it appearing from the
compliments bill, which is sworn to,
that the defendant, Robert Eaton is a
nonresident of the State of Tennessee
1t is ordered by me that publication be
made for four successive weeks, as
required by law, in The Comet, news
paper published in Johnson City, Ten
nessee, in said county, notifying said
nonresident defendant to appear be-
fore our said law court at court
to be holden at the Court House in
Johnson City, on the third Monday of
October, 1917, and make defense to
said bill or the allegations thereof
will be taken for confessed and this
cause set for hearing exparte as to
him.
This August %, 1917
j. L. HILBERT Clerk.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23
inactivity Causes Constipation

Lack of exercise in the winter is a
frequent cause of constipation. You
feel heavy, dull and iistless, your
complexion is sallow and pimply, and
energy at low ebb. Clean UP this con-
dition at once with DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, a mild laxative that re-
lieves the congested intestines with
out gripping. A dose before retiring
will assure you a full and easy move
ment in the morning. Csc at your
Druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23
VALUE OF ANALYZlNG
THE FARM BUSINESS
(By C. E. Alfred, Division of Exten-
sion, University of Tennessee

(By C. E. Alfred, Division of Exten-
sion, University of Tennessee.)
An important line of work has been
taken up by county agents in assisting
the farmers to a method of Analysing
their farm business. In this way farm
ing is being studied from a practical
standpoint, and systematic records are
being made on large number of
farms,
In Dawes county, Nebraska, for in
stance, records were secured with &c
farmers. The highest amount which
any farmer received for his labor after
dedWcting all working expenses, de
probation on buildi1m and machin
cry, and interest at cent on his
capital was $S,04a her farmer
$3.415 each, ISL ten
showed loss on
Why did someN se farmers
make profit while ghbors, under
the same conditions, Wst money?
Record keeping is necessary if one
is to become really good farmer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23

The Civil Service Commission an
nounces an examination for clerks
and carriers at Johnson City post
offices September %, 1917 Application
blanks and all information regarding
the examination can be obtained from
w. II. Hodges, local Secretary, or
from any member of the Civil Service
Board P. 0. Building, Johnson City,
Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23
Daily
Clever Family.

What is the Higgins family doins
now" THE wife is writing poems
that nobody will read, the daughter
Is painting pictures that nobody will
buy, the son is writing plays that no
body will put or the stage, and the
husband is writing checks that nobody
will cash"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23

J. G. Brown was appointed assis-
tant Recorder by the Council at sal
airy of SIS per month. c. L. Milhorn
was appointed city plumber and street
foreman at a salary of $11O per month
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23

| MISS nellie Fain is visiting relatives
and friends in Rogersyille.
Mr., and Mrs. Harrison Randolph,
of Charleston. S. c., are spending a
few days here.
]. E. McLain has returned after a
pleasant stay of several days with his
family at Black Mountain, N. c.
S. P. Boyer and wife, of Cleveland,
Ohio, are visitors in the city,
Mrs. James A. Pouder returned yes
terday from Bristol, where she was
the guest of the Misses Burrow. Miss
Willie Hook, of Mexico, Mo-, comes
from Bristol with Mrs. Pouder and is
visiting in her home on Watauga
avenue.
Mrs. J. B. Morley and two children
have just returned from Three Springs
near Rogersville, where they spent
two weeks very pleasantly.
u Il II
George Lee. member of the Nation
al Guard stationed at Fort Meyers. Va.
is here on a six day furlough visiting
his father, Maj G. T. Lee and family.
Miss Ruth Brown left today for
Hamlet, N. c., after spending two
weeks with her sister, Mrs. ]. F. Ian
DIES.
Miss Willine Wiseman, of ingalls,,
N. c.. and Miss Isabelle Mccall, of
Charlotte, N. c., are the weekend
guests of Miss Kathryn Sells.
Harry McCartt, of Texas. is visit .
ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. B.
McCartt and friends in the city.
George w. Jones, a man employed
by Nat G. Taylor as gardner, kennel
keeper and general utility man about
his hous at Milligan College was ar
rested by Deputy Sheriff Martin yes
terday and brought before Esquire
P. Q. Miller charged with stealing two
rings belonging to Mrs. Tay-
or.
Jones known here as Crook Neck
Jones'" was represented before Squire
Miller by Attorney D. NJ. Quinn. He
was bound over to court at Elizabeth
on, the act occurring in Carter coun-
y out of the jurisdiction of Wash
ngton county magistrate. His bond
vas fixed at 81 900 and failing to eX-
,cute it, he was turned over to Car
er county officers, and this morning
aiken to Jail at Elizabethton to await
he next term of court.
WANTED FOR U. S. ARMY: Able
'odied, unmarried men under 40; cit
zens Of the United States, of good
haracter and temperate habits, who
an speak the English language. For
apply to Recruiting Of
icer, Sedwick Bldg, Cor. Market st.
nd Union Ave-, Knoxyille; 20 East
til St., Chattanooga; 122 Buffalo ST.,
ohnson City; sol Roam St., Harri-
ian; p. o. Bldg, Jellico and Overton
,ldr- Cumberland Gan Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23

The annual camp meeting of Meth
odists of this section will begin at
Sulphur Springs next Saturday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23

When laying carpet. Use thick
layers Of newspaper under the carpet
for a padding. Papers make smooth,
even surface and do not hurt the car
pet as does the rough floor. Also the
dust catches on top of them. When
the carpet is taken up, if you carry
out the papers carefully, little, if any,
dust will remain on the floor. Moths
will not cut carpets over newspapers,
because they dislike printers ink.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23

Discarded safety razor blades are
good for cutting threads when quilt
ing, as they are light, sharp and most
people have them.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23

A good buster. Take equal parts OF
coal oil and water wiring out the
cloth in this and hang in the air until
nearly dry. and use as a dust cloth
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23
MRS. HOUSEWIFE, HAVE
you TRIED THESE ?

(By Geneva Conway, Specialist in
Home Economics, Division of Extel
sion, University of Tennessee.)
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23
EFFECTIVE
Monday, March Goth, 1917
THROUGH
MODERN STEEL COACH
Between

Between
Knoxville, Louisville and st. Louis
VIA
SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23

When making fires. Place several
corn cobs in tomato can which con,
tains some coal oil, and let soak over
night. The corn cobs added to the
wood and paper will insure a quick
fire.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23
The Value of a Bank Account

Bank Account with this strong conservative institution worth
great deal
broader
many facilities
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23

When laying rag carpet tack one
edge down to the floor. Get a narrow
piece of plank three or four inches
wide and seven or eight feet long;
drive three or four nails through one
end. Catch the nail points near the
edge of the carpet and push it to the
right place, and tack. This will help
in stretching.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23

When washing flanneIs. Do not let
them lie long in the water, Do not
rub soap on them. Make a suds in
the water. Wash quickly, press gent
ly. Do not wiring out. Shake and place
where they will not stretch and will
dry quickly
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23

Saving time on seams. In making
garments where the raw seam would
be unsightly, try sewing it up in the
smallest hemmer. This makes a very
neat finish and is much more quickly
done than F'ench telling and saves
time in stitching.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23

Miss Else Haws Perry has just
graduated from the Nebraska State
school of medicine of Omaha and
has been selected to become a MEM
Der of the high school faculty of this
city.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23

J. e. McLain has returned after a
pleasant stay of several days with his
family at Black Mountain, N. c.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-23

(These statements about typhoid
fever are part of recent publica-
ton of Division of Extension, Uni
versity of Tennessee, Knoxville.
The publication was written by
Mrs. Lena A. Warner, health
specialist,l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23
MONMOUTH

The annual sermon before the grad
uating class Of Monmouth academy
will be delivered by Rev. Herbert DIX
on Of the Congregational church. at
Cumston hall Sunday morning June 3.
Monmouth academy basketball team
accompanied by Principal G. II. Peas
lev. went to Turner Thursday after
noon to play Leavitt Institute. Mon
mout was badly defeated by Leavitt IN
a score of SO to 4. The lineup: Mon
mouth jumping center. Edith Kinney;
silent center. Dorothy REYNOLDS: for
wards. Halle Davis and Marion Pres
colt; guards, Louise Wyman and Hell
en- Prescott. Leavitt Institute will play
Monmouth academy on the home
grounds Thursday the oath.
Monmouth Academy baseball team
played Winthrop high. winning by a
score Of 10 to 1.
The exercises On Memorial Day will
be much as usual. The street parade
will be led by g. band under the direc-
ton of Fred C. ROBBIE Of Winthrop, and
will include members Of the G.. K,
Norris Post and Woman's Relief
Corps. Boy Scouts. Camp Fire Girls
school children, and all patriotic cit
liens. Exercises at Cumston hall will
include singing by a male quartet Ad.
dress by Rev. r. W. Plant, Of the
Episcopal church at Gardiner. It IL
expected that there will be three daa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23

Dean Kenneth c. NJ. Sllls Of Bowdoin
olleSe has been notified that his cousin
James e. Ketchum OF Woodstock, n. b
had died of wounds received May 4 while
tshting with the Allies in France. James
E. ke:chuni. who vas q years old, was
a soldier in the Canadian Field Artillery
and Ind served In Belgium for two years.
Adjudication Of wage scale differences
between the Cumberland Count" Power
Light Company and the car men re-
CURED several days Of conference last
week. and solution by peaceabie means
j. n source of qualification to all con-
r"rnci. After the losing fight against the
men last summer II was deemed unwlse
70 risk another strike, and wage increases
have been granted.
Despite the scarcity OF tonnage, coal re-
'eipts are far ahead Of last year at Ban
gor although mostly soft coal. While In
former times two or three tugboats were
repuled to do the river towing there IS
hnt one now In commission and that not
over busy. The anthracite situation has
not cleared enough TO allow the local
'"alers TO take contracts for winter sup
Pies. and all the business doing at pres
ent IL tire sale OF small coal at SO ton.
W'i'h. II IL claimed. Is some profit Tor
TIC dealer under the present conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET
Features Of the Days Dealings IN All
the Leading Stocks

New York, May 22-Indecision mark
ed the earlier course of today's active
and broad market. This condition was
almost wholly rectifled in the final hour
when United States Steel led the gem
eral list to maximums for the current
movement. Trading covered wider
scope. taking in to a greater extent than
recently the Rails, Metals. Oils and
specialties.
The growing popularity of the Lib
erty Loan was an encouraging infiu-
ence. There were limitations also Of
an early announcement by the Inter-
state Commerce Commission regarding
the plea of the railroads for increased
rates.
United States Steel's steady advance
of ] "a points to the new mark Of
1877 rs put that stock within 2 3-S
points of it's record. Absorption of
steel was most impressive and infused
vitality into the market after an inter-
mediate period of lassitude.
Other equipments and munitions lag
ged by comparison, the only noteworthy
features of that division being Midvale
Steel. which rose 3-S. and Bethlehem
Steel new stock, which failed to hold
more IMAM part OIL IT'S HoHlIHdl du-
vance.
All the Coppers and allied shares
were higher by l to points on very
large accumulation. Gains in this group
ran from l to 2 points. Utah, inspira-
ton and American Smelling being the
most in favor.
The inquiry for Oils took in virtually
every issue of that description. Texas
Co. registered a gross gain Of ga
points. while Mexican Petroleum. Sim
cloir Oil and California Petroleum Pre-
ferred advanced l to almost points.
Motors made further recoveries from
last weeks setback and high priced spe-
cialties and utilities were again featur-
ed by Industrial Alcohol and Ohio Gar.
those issues rising 1 to points at their
best All classes of Rails were included
in the / to points advance.
Bonds were irregular and lacking in
especial features. Total sales (par val
ue) aggregated s2,570,000. United
States bonds were unchanged on call.
but the coupon three's fell IL per cent.
on calls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23

was omitted by agreement as both
Leavitt and Kent's Hill found it IN
wise TO compete with members OF their
baseball mines, and in both cases star
men were included in the teams.
This is the first contest for KentS
Hill in a series that will be continued
throughout the present year and in the
fall. The old track has been rebuilt
after years of disuse and the track
equipment brought up-to-date. The
victory of Saturday will prove a good
incentive to the men and ought to re-
suit in an increased interest in track
at the Hill.
The summary of events follows: 100
yd. dash, won by Pinkham Of Kents
Hill, end, Shackford of Kents Hill, 3rd
Records of Leavitt Institute. Time 10
sec.
220 yd. dash, won by Pinkham Of
Kent's Hill, End. Shackford of Kent's
Hill. Bird, BoCthby Of Leavitt. Time
21.2 sec.
440 yd won by Briggs Of Leavitt.
End. Fogg of Kent's Hill, Bird, Pressly
Of Kent's Hill. Time ST. sec.
$50 I'd. won by Brown Of Kent's Hill,
End. Greenwood Of Leavitt, 3rd, Hig-
gins Of Leavitt Time 22S min.
Mile run won by Greenwood of Leav-
lit, End. Southland Of Kent's HILL srd
Higgins Of Leavitt. Time 524 min
Broad jump. won by Pinkham of
Kent's HILL end, Briggs of Leavitt srd
Records, of Leavitt. Distance. 1856 IT,
High jump won by Boothby of Leav-
lit. End. Pressly of Kent's Hill, Bird,
Foeg OF Kent's Hill. Distance 81 feet
Summary Of events:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-23

Beta Chi fraternity at Bowdoin College
has purchased the residence Of Mrs. Ly-
dia A. Skolfield on Potter street and this
summer will renovate the building fer
use as chapter house. The Skolfield
residence is one of the most desirable
houses in town. 1t is located only a
short distance from the campus. The AL
pha Delta Phi chapter house is on the
corner of Potter and Maine streets only
FIVE houses east from the new Beta Chi
home. while the Beta Theta Pi house Is
on McKeen street. but a short distance
west from the new chapter house. Beta
Chi fraternity was organized in 1914 It
has a membership Of about % students,
Work is advancing rapidly on the Old
Folks Home, at Hospital park at Bath.
and 1t is expected the institution will be
ready for opening by the first of August.
This institution is to be a gift 10 the city
from Thomas G. Plant of Boston, a for
mer resident Of Bath, and ne will endow
II so that IT will be self-supporting 1t
will be one Of the finest institutions Of
it's kind in the country, as no expense is
being spared In Its construction.