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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-04-11
FARM PRICES NAY BE FIXED

st. Louis. Mo-, April 9-An appeal
to Congress to fix minimum price for,
farm products and a minimum farm
wage was urged today by expert agri-
cuulturists attending the conference
called by Secretary of Agriculture
Houston to consider the food problem
that confronts the nation.
1t appeared probable that the con-
ference would issue such an appeal to
Congress; would call on bankers to
loan money to farmers to buy seed at
low rates, and would urge farmers to
increase their production in every way
possible.
The conference was largely attend
cd, all parts of the country, except
New England and the Pacific slope be-
ing represented. Presidents and deans
of agricultural colleges were present
in large numbers. Sessions were
executive, but the trend of discussions
was indicated by statements given out.
Charles w. Holman, of Madison,
Wis, secretary of the National Or
ganizatiOn society, who argued for
minimum farm prices and wages on
farms, said that Canada is advertise
ing in Wisconsin papers for farm la.
Dor at $50 and $50 a month and added
that unless this nation rallies to the
present emergency 1t will be forced
to compulsory tillage of the soil next
year.
Charles Mccarthy, chairman of the
Wisconsin committee for national de-
Tense, said the United States during
the next four or FIVE weeks should
put In enough crops to meet the
needs of this country, France and
England.
Jewell Mayes, secretary of the Mis-
souri, board of agriculture. said an
immediate campaign would begin in
this state to increase the corn acre.
age 20 per cent over last year. There
Is great shortage Of farm labor In
Missouri. he said, and improved ma
chinery must be used as swiftly as
possible.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-04-11
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cock, Lieutenant w. B. Lemly and l..
McHowe.
Mr. Scott is one of the country's
leading experts on munitions produc-
ton. Other civilian members have
had much to do with supplying the
Allies with supplies. Most of the ar
my and navy members are experts on
munitions standards and manufac-
ture. They were designated by de-
partmental and bureau chiefs.
The board will be expected to equip
and arm forces called into service,
said the Defense Councils announce
ment, with the least possible disar-
rangement of normal industrial po-
stions or interference with ship
ments to the Entente Allies. Its i'm
mediate efforts will be directed to-
ward co-ordinating army and navy
purchases, and in assisting in ac-
cuirement of raw materials for manu-
facture. It will study the country's
manufacturing facilities, and will es-
tablish precedence in army and navy
orders.
at is not intended" said the Coun-
ellis announcement, that the new
board shall have the power to issue
purchase orders or to bind the gov
eminent in contracts for purchases
These things will be continued to
be done by the respective central de-
partments."
In the nearly three years the wal
has ragged in Europe, the United
States experts say, has through fur
nishing munitions to the Allies, put
itself in position to pour across the
Atlantic great quantity of explo.
sives, and at the same time supply
all the needs of Americas army ant
navy.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-04-11
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Oh. say can YOU see. by the dawns
early light,
What SO proudly we hailed at the twi-
lights last cleaning,
Whose broad stripes and bright stars
thro' the perilous fight,
Ger the ramparts we watched we're SC
CALAMITY streaming"
And the rockets red glare. the hamHs
bursting in air.
Gave proof thro' the night that our
flag was still there.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-04-11
A VIRGINIA GIRL
Gained IL Pounds by Taking vinOl

Norfolk, Val suffered from ner-
vousness, had no appetite and was
very thin. Nothing | took seemed to
help me until one day friend told me
about vinol. | have now taken six
bottles and have gained fifteen
pounds: have a good appetite and can
eat anything. Matte Denning. Nor
folk, Va.
Vinol, which contains beef and cod
liver peptones, iron and manganese
peptonates. and glycerophosphates. Is
constitutional remedy which creates
an appetite. aids digestion and makes
pure healthy blood. Try II on our
guarantee. J, G. Pecor Drug Co..
Maysville. Ky. Also 1T leading store
| In all Kentucky town..
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-04-11
NEW WORKERS ENLIST TO ESCAPE
WAR CONSUMPTION

New York, April 9-Concident with
the announcement today of Austria
Hungary's break in diplomatic rela-
tons with the United States the rush
at the army and navy recruiting Of
flcers is increased. Municipal and
government officers were high in their
praise of the brand of patriotism
shown at the recruiting Offices.
They were quite expressive in de-
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-04-11
Jefferson Flour at M. {. Russell Co.

nouncing the motive that caused an
even more sensational crush at the
city's matrimonial bureau. During
the day 4S2 couples obtained marriage
licenses and lat were married by mum
icipal officials, both figures establish
ing new records. Many. of the men
openly admitted that they were hast
ening their marriages in the hope that
they might evade military service.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-04-11
RAILROAD TIME TABLES
I'M |'I|' l' 9

No. II departs 5:35 .. M. daily sx-
Ccept Sunday.
No. Q departs 100 p. m. daily ex-
Ecept Sunday.
No. 10 departs $40 p. m. daily.
No. 10 arrives $50 q. m, daily q.
cept Sunday.
No. 18 arrives 2:05 p. m. daily.
No. IA arrives $3.50 p. m, daily ex-
(cept Sunday,
No, 16 arrives 1880 Q. M, daily ~
|cept Sunday.
No. II departs 1850 q. M, daily e.
'cept Sunday.
Schedule effective Sunday, Nay ~,
Isubject to change without netinA.
H. 3. ELLIS. Agent.
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Correspondents wiu please give facts as briefly al
possible When anything Of great Importance occurs
use the Telegraph or tie Telephone at our ezpense.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-04-11

Flowers win turn toward an artln-
cial light lust az they do toward the
sun.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-04-11

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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-04-11

Weep not for one who Ia dead; weep
rather for him who has two wiyss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS. February 5, 500 a.m.-"Presi-
dent Wilson has accepted Germany's
challenge" says George Leagues. presi-
dent of the foreign affairs committee of
the chamber of deputies in a statement
given out here for publication. This
act. accomplished with calmness and
firmness. is characteristic of the emf
nent statesman who presides over the
great American republic. 1t is an event
of immense political significance.
The near future will show us what
will be the economic and military con-
sequences, but the mere fact that the
greatest and most pacific of neutral
peoples declares before the world that
concern for it's dignity and security
obliges it to break with Germany is
most important. 1t is probable other
peoples will answer the moving appeal
of Mr. Wilson and rally beside the
United States to impose on the central
empires respect for their rights and for
the elementary laws of humanity"
These words of NJ. Leygues repre-
sent in a nutshell the best opinion in
France. as expressed by responsible
citizens and by newspapers. Among
other commentators Joseph Reinach
says. in the Figaro: There would have
been no more America if the Washing
ton government had resigned itself to
Germanys threats. 1t was impossible,
Uncle Sam has drawn himself up to his
full height. Even the patience Of good
giants has q limit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
RALLY TO NATION IS PLEA
OF ARCHBISHOP IRELAND
Prelate, in Patriotic Sermon, Would
Defend Country's Honor
With Blood.

ST. PAUL. Mimi, February 5.-Arch-
bishop John Ireland of ST. Paul, in a
patriotic address here yesterday. de-
clared that while q nation would fain
repel the advancing shades Of war, II
President Wilson decides 1t must come
all must be ready to make sacrifices
Of personal veal, ana even Of death, to
preserve tho honor and integrity Of the
United States.'
Pleading for a quickening Of the pa
triotic pulse. Archbishop ireland urged
the nation to rally to the cry Of the
President of the United States and, II
necessary, pour out its blood, In order
that no stain Of dishonor might darken
the nations flag.
Years ago 1t may be we were Irish
men, Germans, Frenchmen; today We
are Americans. and Americans we are
resolved to be in the face of all dim-
culties," Archbishop Ireland said.
The ruler Of nation is its authori-
tative representative. and when he
commands or forbids he speaks with
the authority of the Supreme Creator
of men. Archbishop Ireland declared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05

States and thereby prevent universal
conflict? GOMPERS"
The statement issued by the fedora
ton says:
ut will be remembered, when war was
impending between the United States
and Mexico, that on the afternoon of
June 2s. 1916, at $50, the following
telegram was sent from the American
Federation of Labor headquarters in
Washin gton to Gen. Carranza:
"'Gen. Venustiano Carranza, First Chief
Constitutionalist Government, Mexico
City, Mexico.
" In the name OF common Justice and
humanity, in the interest OF better I'M
derstanding between the peoples and
the governments of the United States
and Mexico, for the purpose of giving
the opportunity to maintain peace and
avoid the horrors of war. upon the
grounds of highest patriotism and love,
l appeal to you to release the American
soldiers held by your officers in Chihua-
hua. SAMUEL GOMPERS,
President A. F. of L.
"On the evening OF that same day
extra papers on the streets announced
that Gen. Carranza had just issued en-
order releasing the American soldiers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
Urges Accord of Neutrals.

main without effect"
Urges Accord of Neutrals.
GENEVA. via Paris, February 5.-The
Journal De Geneve. discussing the new
difficulties raised for Switzerland by
Germany's new submarine blockade and
what it terms the illusory character of
the provision for Switzerland to get
supplies through the single port left
open to them by Germany-Cette, in
southern France-says: There is an
other means far more serious, but more
effica cious. 1t would be the conclusion
ton of Europe and a unanimous decla-
ration of war on that one of the bellig
erents which, from and after a fxet
date. sank neutral ship not engaged ir
contraband trade. but carrying provi-
sions for a neutral country. That ener-
getic measure would also have the ad
vantage of putting an end to the wal
under better conditions and more
quickly than all the diplomatic notes
But we know the proposition will no
be even examined into, at least for the
moment"
Compare Germany to Wild Beast.
TOXIC, February 5-The Japanese
newspapers in their editorial comment
on the severance of diplomatic relation!
by the United States with Germany
compare Germany to a wild beast which
has turned savagely against the whole
world, which must unite to crush hel
for the good of the world. Some Of the
newspapers expresse the belief thai
Germany's aim Is to terrorize neutrals
In an endeavor to bring about quick
peace, which they say now is impera
tive to her. They foresee that the rup-
ture in relations will be followed by the
entry of the United States into the wal
for the sake of honor and humanity"
The Nichi Nichi says declaration OF
war by the United States would be g
noble contribution to world civilization
and Justice beside which Linco'n's wal
of liberation would shrink in.o insig-
nificance."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05

Pershing is expected to give them their
first leave in an American town since
last March. A detention camp for 5000
refugees who came out with the Amer
lean troops has been established here
and Will be maintained until the occu-
pants are able to return to Mexico In
safety Most of the refugees are those
who have incurred the displeasure of
Villa by taking employment from the
American expedition.
Four babies born during the journey
from the Mexican headquarters of the
expedition were given the surnames Of
officers in command of the refugee es-
cort
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
Carried by "Intlexible Logic"

Former Premier Clemenceau writes in
L'Homme En- Chaine: AN infiexible
logic carries America and Germany
henceforth toward unavoidable acts.
Neither one can draw back. 1t will be
Germany's war against the whole
world"
Gustave Thery writes in the Meuvre
Without looking for hidden meanings
and reservations in the clear discourse
of President Wilson we are perhaps
nearer to intervention than appears on
the surface. The Meuvre asked yester-
day: Who is neutral now? Mr.. Will
son has just replied Nobody.
Gustave Herve says in the Victoire:
President Wilson has just written his
name in the history of mankind beside
the immortal names of Washington and
Lincoln. Hurrah for Wilson. Hurrah
for the great American people"
I'VE are happy. after so many vicissi-
tudes, to render homage to President
Wilson," says the Journal des Debats.
I'VE would have liked it had he de-
cided sooner, not because he would
have rendered US a service, but because
it would have given the signal to other
neutrals and put Austria and Germany
in their place under the ban of the civ
ilized world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
Effect of Rupture.

should there be a diplomatic rupture
between Spain and Germany-you Will
note that I hesitate to say that there
will be-there Is one thing that should
be rememb ered: If Spain recalls her
ambassador from Berlin the last rep
resentative of great country disap-
pears from that capital. In the inter-
to remain in Germany as an authorita-
tive witness Of the violations of the
law of nations and the barbarities
which are evidently going to be COM
mitted. Who can protest against them
in the name of the civilized world?
There must be some one to defend the
prisoners and the unhappy populations
Of the invaded territory and those who
have been deported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
PERSHING AND HIS TROOPS
DUE IN COLUMBUS TODAY
Border Town, Which Was Raided by
Villa, Decorated and Big We'll
come Is Planned.

COLUMBUS, N. NJ. February 5.-Co-
lumbus today is prepared to welcome
back the American punitive expedition
which marched into Mexico eleven
months ago. The little border town.
which was the scene of the raid by
Francisco villa and his bandit force, is
decorated with flags in honor of the
return of the troops.
Maj. Gen. Iohn J. Pershing and his
command will be met at the border and
escorted into Columbus by the New
Mexico National Guard, through lane
of school cEildren waving American
flags. After reviewing his troops Gen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
URGES LABOR IN GERMANY
TO OPPOSE WAR WITH U. S.
Samuel Gompers Cables Appeal to
Head Of Organized Working
men in Berlin.

The American Federation of Labor
has made public statement announc-
ing that Samuel Gompers, its president
has appealed by cablegram to organized
abor in Germany to aid in preventing
war between that country and the
United States. The cabie@ram sent was
to the head of organized la Dor in Ber-
lin. Herr Legien. as follows:
"Legien, Berlin:
Cant you prevail upon German gov.
eminent to avoid break with United
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05

Spanish policy, in my opinion, should
dictate reply protesting energetically
against German pretensions and maxi
ing clear our, intention to defend our
selves. At the same time our repre-
sentative at Berlin should remain
there, to continue his work of human
ity and justice. That, Of course. could
only last until our national honor was
insulted. However, the world thanks
America today for having won vio-
tory for justice. a certain prelude to
the victory Of arms, which look for"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
Navy Official to Hurry Home.

Assistant Secretary Roosevelt. now in
Cuba. has advised the Navy Depart
ment that he and Maj Gen. Barnett,
commandant of the Marine Corps,
would hasten home in view of the in
ternational situation. abandoning the
remainder of their tour of Haiti and
Sapto Domingo. They will sail north
on the collier Neptune, which should
sail for American waters tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
ASSERTS SPAIN SHOULD
PROTEST GERMAN ACTION
Alexandra Lerroux, Political Lead
er, Calls for Denunciation Of
Submarine Warfare.

PARIS, February 5, SIS a.m.-Ale-
jandro Lerroux. Spanish deputy and
leader of the republican party in Bar
celona, interviewed here today, declar-
ed that Spain should protest energett-
cally against the German submarine
campaign and make her intention clear to
defend herself. If necessary.
Spain possesses" said Deputy Ler-
roux, "the means of making herself
fully respected. She can say. and will
say, to Germany: Halt. you have here
100. 600 of your compatriots, fifty OF
your ships lie helpless in our ports. and
you have, besides. important material
interests in Spain; therefore, avoid all
acts likely to affect the lives and in
terests of Spaniards.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
Glow My Little
Girl Regained Her
Health"

my daughter, Theresa Maria, was subject to dizzy
spells and constipation and friend of mine recon-
rnended Father Johns Medicine, decided to give
it trial find it has given good results and she is
improving fast Can highly recommend your medicine.
Father Johns Medicine is safe for all the family to
take because free from alcohol dangerous drugs
and is all pure and wholesome nourishment. Has had
than years for colds and throat troubles
and body builder. advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05

In Lapland men and women dress
exactly alikeAin tunics, leather breech-
es. wrinkled stockings and pointed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
PRESS OF ALLIES IS JUBILANT
AT THE BREAK WITH GERMANY
Consensus of Opinion Is That Greatest Effect
Will Be Moral and Economical Sup
port From the United States.

further complications, hoping thus to
hasten the end of the conflict Conse-
quently the German threat would re-
main without effect"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
Not Likely to Lead to War.

Besides. we do not imagine that
American intervention. even in mill
tary way. can hasten great deal the
end of histilities. The United States
has not at it's disposal sea and land
forces sufficient to turn the scale.
However. they bring us great moral
force and it is in view of that that we
salute the decision of President Will
SON."
The Temps, after outlining the situa-
ton between the United States and Ger
many, says:
'The President could do nothing more
than resist the fragrant and brutal viola
lions of international law. The crisis has
burst. America has taken her part. but
the other neutral governments continue
to deliberate. 1t is announced that the
King of Sweden has arrived in Copen-
hagen. but it Is denied that the King of
Norway is expected for the meeting in
the Danish capita. of the Scandinavia
sovereigns and the ship owners of Den
mark and Sweden.
TRAFFIC in the North sea and to the
United States is disrupted. Steamers
have been put out of service and their
crews discharged. That signifies for
those countries the necessity of living on
their own resources; that they may no
longer trade with any other country than
Germany or trade under her dictation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
What makes Fatimas comfortable?

YOU'VE probably noticed that
rather ~oily heaviness" so COM
mon to many of even the most ex-
pensiye cigarettes. That's bound to
exist, no matter how good the tobac-
cos, if the tobaccos are not blended
just right to correct it.
OF course, such cigarettes can never
be comfortable.
Faimas, on the other hand, are
comfortable. The milder tobaccos
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-13
FUGITIVE FACTS OF
 TIMELY INTEREST

The United States has more first class home navy yards than any other country.
 The first permanent system of coast defense in the United States was originated just 100 years ago.
 The United States was the first ma ton officially to recognize the aero- plane for military purposes.
 Since 17S9 there have been 912 gar risoned forts. arsenals and military posts in the United States.
 Sailors in the United States navy are better fed than those of any of the other navies of the world.
 In the war of 1912 there were 10 battles, 8 combats and assaults and 52 actions and bombardments.
 In the American Civil war there were 1O7 pitched battles, 102 combats and 362 actionism sieges and lesser affairs.
 The most costly war of all time, up to the present great conflict, was the Civil war of 1S61-65 in the United States.
 In the war between the United States and Mexico there were Ii pitch ed battles and 35 actions, combats, sieges and skirmishes. Of the West Point graduates who served in the Civil war, one-fifth were killed in battle, while one-half were wounded.
 The Franco-Prussian war cost the belligerents $316,OO0,OOO and 311,00C' killed and wounded out of total of 1.713,O00 men engaged.
 Nearly score of old ships of the line could be built and completely equipped for less than it costs to put modern battleship into the water.
 To fire single shot from 16-inch rifle costs more than enough to pay the wages of private soldier in the regular army for five long years.
 The importance of Narraganset Bay as a naval base lies in the fact that it covers the entrance to Long Island Sound and all the small harbors on it's shores.
 The First Corps of Cadets of Bos- ton, now preparing to do it's bit in the present war, is the oldest military or ganization in America. It was or ganized in 1741 and fought it's first battle in the French and Indian war.
 The Revolutionary war cost the United States $135, ,703; the war of 1872 cost the United States $107, ,159,- 003; the Mexican war cost the United Statse $10O,000,000 and the Civil war cost the United States $6,189,929 300.