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Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-19
New z bal; Wheat
To End World F,r' re.

San P);a, Cal, july Is -
Luther Burbank, the worlds
great st scientific apricuItrrist,
announced to-day the perfection
of a 'super-wheat" which lie
believes will go far ward solv.
irg the universal problem OF
grain shortage.
Its yield is five time as much
per acre as the average produc-
ton throughout the United States
today.
Where 10 bushels are now
gainered, 40 70 20 is the measure
of the new Burbank variety.
1t is as if this genius of the
plant kingdom had suddenly ex.
t e nd ed MANIFOLD America S
wheat acreage.
The promise of this achieve.
ment for hunger-threatenei
world can scarcely be overesti.
mated.
1t is the product of ten years
eX 'ensive and very expensive
experimenting to combine into
one wonderful new grain the
best food qualities, hardihooC
and fecundity of many strains
of VII" t selected from al parts
OF the Garth.
1t has been carefully tested il
comparison with 6S of the world.
b st wheats and eXcels every or,
of the m in productiveness.
Burbank until now has KEEP i
secret for fear the results of his
labors would be appropriated By
eXploite. J.
| have perfected and hav,
ready for market the most pro
ductive wheat ever evolved by
man, he said,
The average yield viii rur
about 80 to 20 bushels to tn,
acre. 1t is hardy, barbles,
smooth and milky, and will grow
any where in the temporal,
zone.
Were it univ, rsally planted
the same acreage today under
cultivation should yield many
times as much wheat.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-19
Chicago Churches to
Open Rec' liting Stations

Chicago, Ill.,, July II, Twen-
ty' five Chicago churches will be
opened as recruiting stations for
the regular army next week.
They will ily the American flag
and the recruiting will do to aid
in raising the 10000 volunteers
called for by President Wilson.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-19
Rev. J, R King In
Paducah For Revival.

The Rev. j. X. King, of Black
port, Ky. will arrive today to
conduct a revival service at the
Cumberland PRESBYTERIAN church
at Twelfth az d Trimb'e streets.
The first service will be held at S
O'Clock tonight. DR.. King will
be in the city about two weeks,
and services will be held each
evening at Cumberland church,
of which the Rev. A. u. Rudolph
is pastor. Paducah Sun.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-19
Eight More Deaths Occur
From Summer Epidemic

Benton, Mo, July Is. Eight
more deaths have resulted in
Scott county from entercolitis,
the summer disease which has
killed more than 100 persons in
Southeast Missouri. Seven of
the deaths occurred in Sikeston
and one in Crowder.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-19
Few Too Old or Too Young to
Enlist in Army of Production
BY REV. FRANCIS E. CLARK
President Worlds Christian Endeayor Union

viii all the two million members of the Christian
Endedyor societies in the United States enlist with me
in a Christian Endcayor army Of production; This
is a real Christian endeayor
For this army none under ninety are too old;
none over nine are too young. Only those between
certain limited ages will be called to the colors-thc
Red, White and Bluc-but to the green Of the fclJI,
all ages are called.
The highest moral and patriotic motives may in
spirc our enlistment in this army No Christian soldier
ever marched to battle in any dire crisis in h, countr
nobor purpose than may, Tins year, the army of agricu
We viii plant and reap no, simply for dollar, and cents
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-19
They Go Everywhere by Land or
Sea in Defense Of the
American Flag.
MOTTO: ALWAYS FAITHFUL"
The Recruit Entering Service Today 10
Paid 800 Month and the opportu,
mites for Advancement Are
Numerous.
By EDWARD B CLARK

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Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-19
Pies Cure La D DAYS

our druggist will refund money II PA2
OINTMENT fails to cure aly case of Itch.us
einl, Bleeding OF protrudinl Piles IN 6to l4drys
The htst application gives Ease and Rest So
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-19
FOR STATE SENATOR

We are authorized TO announce
W. q. WICKER
of Mexico. Ky, as candidate fol
State Senator for the fourth district,
composed Of the counties Of Crittenden,
Caldwell and Webster, subject to tn,
acton Of the u ,mocratic party.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-19
We are authorized to announce
DURON KOON

AS a candidate for Representative for
the legislative district, composed o.
Cri'tenden and Liyingstou counties,
subject to the action Of the Democratic
pArty.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-19
We are authorized to announce
c. 5. MUM

rs candidate for State Senator for
the fourth district, composed of the
counties OF Crittenden. Caldwell and
Webster. subject to the action Of tho
Democratic party.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-19
FOR MAGISTRATE

We are authorized 10 anr ounce
CHARLES THRELKELD
as "a candidate for Magistrate, in
Pluey district, No. subject 10 the
action Of the Republican Urinary
August lth le!7
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-19
A TWo-Flsted Fighter.

The marine Ia q soldier and q sailor,
and yet he is neither lie Is a sort Of
a two-fstcd fighting rover. He goes
everywhere by land or by sea to the
las, outpost of civilization and beyond
II II Is necessary for The service Of
protection Of the American flag and II
the upholding Of the rights Of American
people.
The Marine corps Is curious In way
In Its formation. 1t has more men in
ifs ranks than an army division, and
yet In way Its organization is that
Of a regiment. hcugh II has ma.
ior general comma nnt aud several
hrigndier generals. Then, Ike the
army, II has It's colonels, its lieutenant
colonies, It's mgiors, md It's captains.
The Marine corps, big rs It is, with
It's 10000 men IN wal tine, Keeps pc
cullar organization. because lis fight.
erS necessarily are rlv'dcd Into com.
parntivclv small dc,lChments.
Under The command Of Colonel boy.
on Of tho Marine cclps 1000 soldiers
oi the sea soon will ne In the trenches
In France. These men, II has been
announced, were added TO the prellm-
mary force which II Is intended 10
send into France because the govern.
ment recognized the right OF marines
20 live up 10 the meaning of their war
time slogan, First In the Fight"
Men Needed for Marines.
The United States government wants
men for It's Marine corps. 1t hopes that
II will not be necessary TO draw from
the ranks Of the selectlve service
army the men needed TO complete the
complement " the soldier.SnilOr organ
ization. II wants volunteers. The at.
/ fractions Of service Ia the marines are
many. There are chances and good
ones, FOR the enlisted men to be rec.
commended for student course at An.
! napollS, there tn he educated and
trained and upon graduation TO re-
cclvc n commission either In the Nh
/ rlnc corps ar In the navy. The law
also provides for the promotion Of
noncnmmlSSloncd officers TO warrant
rank IN the grades II marine gunpers
and qUartcrmaStcr's clerk. Such OH.
ccrs receive from Sl125 to $500
year. and are entitled to the same
privileges II retirement as warrant
or.r'rs In the navy.
Thor, Is a char . for marines to
nuke money In addition to their pay.
N,s> stewards, mess Scrgeants, mess
men. clerks, aud men assigned to avia.
lion duty receive amounts varying
from $50 to SIS per month In addi-
ton Ia their base pay, There are pro-
visions Tor Increased pay for men who
qualify rs expert ri0cmcn, as marks.
men and rs ShnrpShooIcrs.
The Marine corps is the oldest army
service Ut thee United States, having
been organized before the army und
the navy. Every man who enters II IL
given his food, his clothing, his lodg.
Ing, and his medical attendance.
The country needs volunteer ma
rlnes for u service TINT is First az
the Front and Always Faithful.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-03-22

lar Mechanics Magazine. To operate
the alarm one has only to press a
hidden electric button with his foot
or knee. All the apparatus. save the
button. is located in another room,
or In a cabinet, out of hearing of the
bandits. Pressing the button causes
a lifting device to raise the receiver
hook Of telephone. by means of a
cord, thus making connections with
central. simultaneously small
size photograph. situated in front of
the telephone transmitter. begins to
operate. repeating again and again
some such message as this: Help!
Robbers! Send police to Third Ma
tional Bank!" The telephone girl, on
hearing this appeal, will Immediately
notify the police. An obvious ad-
vantage Of this system is that the
robbers are wholly unaware that any
alarm has been turned in and so
their capture is much more proboble.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-03-22

concrete bridges, as well as watering
troughs, fence posts, and cement
curbing for the station platforms in
small towns being turned out by the
factories. Concrete bridges are made
in section all ready to be put to-
gether, Huge slabs of reinforced
concrete are made in IA, 16 and 20
foot lengths, and with a width of 7
feet. Two are fitted together side
wise. giving width of IA feet to
the single track roadbed, while as
many are placed end to end as. are
necessary for the length OF the
bridge. Even the piling for the
bridges is made in standard lengths
at the nearest plant and shipped out
ready to be installed. Depot curb
ing is made in short sections, corn
ers and all.-From the April Popu-
lar Mechanics Magazine.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-03-22
WOODEN SHIP KNEES MADE
FROM FIR STUMPS.

Recent activity in building of
wooden ships has revived an indus
try in the timbered regions of the
West, in the furnishing Of ship knees
the angular braces which are an im-
portant part Of hull. They are OBJ
tanned from the stumps of large trees
at the angle where the trunk and the
root meet. Douglas-fir stumps are
said to yield the finest and largest
ship knees in the world, and as from
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-03-22
AUTOMATIC BURGLAR
ALARM PHONES FOR HELP

Hereafter armed robbers that en-
ter a bank and cover" the cashiers
with revolvers. preparatory to gath
ering up the money. may find that
they are not as secure from attack
as the submissive men in front of
them would indicate. for the bank
may be protected with a recently de-
vised secret signal system that auto
matically telephones for help in such
an emergency. This protective sys-
tenn is described in the April Popu-
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-03-22
CENTRALIZING CONCRETE
WORK OF A RAILROAD

An advance step In the manufac-
ture of concrete pproducts has been
taken by western railroad. which
has established factories at Gales
burg. ILL.,, Hannibal, Mo-. and Have
lock. Neb., for the execution of work
for the entire system, instead of max
ing their concrete products wherever
they were needed. as has been the
general practice heretofore. This
plan makes it possible to standard
ize all products, mold them in Sec
tons ready to put together, and then
ship them out over the line; complete
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-03-22
TURNING VAGRANCY TO
ACCOUNT.

Intimate contrast with the class of
humanity usually brought before the
magistrate led the mayor OF Hous-
ton. Texas, to believe that the sys-
! TEN of dealing with minor offenders
was wrong. In his estimation, SEN
tence spent in town pail did not
tnure to the good OF either the pris-
oner of the community. So he de-
vised ways and means of relieving
she city of the burden of supporting
rnonproducers. and incidentally Of
fered the prisoners an opportunity
To learn the elements of successful
farming.
The Houston city farm embraces
319 acres of land Just beyond the
outskirts OF the city. In ten months
time the city farm has raised crops
of cotton, corn, potatoes, sorghum,
and peanuts, valued at approximate
ty 10000: this aside from the pro-
ducts used by the prisoners them
selves.
An interesting features of the Hou'
ston city farm is the large. well-ven
IiIated bunk house." used as sleep
ing quarters by the prisoners. Up
on his arrival at the farm the pris
ener is led into the office of the bunl
mouse. relieved of all his clothing
and introduced to a bath of cold
chemically treated water. The cloth
ing worn by the prisoner is takei
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-03-22
10 CENT "CAsCARETs"
FOR LIVER AND BOWELS
Cure slek Headache, Constipation,
elIIousness, Sour Stomach, Bad
Breath-Candy cathartic.

No odds how bad your liver, stom-
ach or bowels: how much your head
aches. how miserable you are from
constipation, Indigestion, biliousness
and sluggish bowels--you always get
relief with Cascarets. They imme-
diately cleanse and regulate the stom-
ach. .erioyo the sour. formenting food
and foul gases; take the excess bile
from tho live" a3H carry off the con-
stipated waste matter and poison
from no i1test'acs md bowels. Q A
l0-cent box iroil you; druggist will
keep "orr l'ver and bowels clean;
stomacN T-re"t and head clear for
months ~ work while you Sleep
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-03-22

to a building apart from the bunk
house, and thoroughly fumigated.
Every vestige of vermin is removed
Garments worn by the prisoner dur
ing his sojurn on the farm are furn-
ished by the city.
A canning factory, operated as an
adjunct of the city farm. provides
employment for the female prison
ers. Sorghum and sweet potatoes
are marketed. as well as green peas.
Separate accommodations keep the
men and women apart, and there is
no social contact whatever.
Work begins at $50. when the
prisoners awake to the notes of a
bugle. Ten minutes are set aside
for the regulation "setting-up" exer-
cises, and then all hands enjoy a
breakfast which invariably includes
fresh milk, eggs, and vegetables
raised on the farm. Work ceases at
$3.50 p. m, and the prisoners spend
the evening as they see fit. Ample
supplies of reading matter are kept
on hand. and the morals Of the men
are always improved after a 80 oil
' 6O-day visit to the farm.
The buildings on the city farm al
Houston have been erected at cost
of S15,153.50, and are designed with
an idea of permanency. Other equip
ment, including farm implements
live stock. fencing, teams, etc, bring
the total investment. exclusive o
land, up to s23,765.91. 1t is esti
mated that the average cost OF pris
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-03-22

200 to 800 knees may be used in a
single hull, there is a large demand
for them among shipbuildePs when
their yards are busy. Most of the
knees are required to have an angle
of 80 degrees, and are sawn from
stumps grown in level ground, then
finished by planing.-From the April
Popular Mechanics Magazine.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-03-22
Sign Of Good Digestion.

When you see a cheerful and hap
by old lady you may know that she
has good digestion. II your diges-
ton is impaired or IL you do not
In damp. cold weather. To get rid
Chamberlain's Tablets. They siren
CITIZEN the stomach. improve the d.
gestion and cause gentle move
ment OF the bowels. Obtainable
anywhere.-ady.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-03-22

oner per month is $3.50. this in
Guiding groceries. meats, feed fo-
live stock. salaries of superintendent.
assistants and matrons. and inciden-
tals.-By Louis j. Hennessey, in the
April Popular Mechanics Magazine
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-03-22
Dearest and Cheapest.

Hokus-"Closefist says his wife Is
the dearest little woman in the world"
Pokus-"I suppose by that he means
she's the cheapest. Town Topics.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-03-22

Advertising makes the wheels bus.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-03-22
Directions ::

Dissolve the contents of this package in
two gallons Of water, let it come to boil,
For cleaning Administer, Body Brussels and
carpets of like quality. "Rug-Brite" should
be applied hot-nOt boiling. For tapestry,
Velvet and Ingram apply lukewarm For
mating apply lukewarm with brush and
wipe up with dry rag. For upholstered
furniture use sponge. For Clothing, Dress
Goods, Neckties, Hats, ETC., cloth or
sponge should be used For cleaning Lace
Curtains, Portieres, Doilies, Shawls, Silks,
Laces and all goods with fast colors have
solution lukewarm and immerse.
In removing stains Of long standing,
three applications will be required.
Use brush lightly in cleaning and rug
BRITE" will do the rest.
Always use White Fibre Brush, boiling
same in clear water and I've until soft.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-27
height Of feet and : diameter Of ai.s

height Of feet and . diameter Of al-s
inches.
Another fayorite variety which Is
planted extensively In the coast dis
tricts Ii known rs -Cristalina. The
cane Is usually planted from August
&c October. but Il can also be planted
in the eaIly spring with good results.
The area devoted TO the cultivation
OF sugar this year ID 1852 acres. The
average production is about - qufn-
stals per acre. As vet the production
Of sugar in the republic 10 mainly In
hands Of natives. There are some
German and British owned estates.
but very fes plantations controlled
by American capital.
Quality Of Sugar Excellent, industry
Expanding
In the Pacific coast region there are
20 sugar mills. each having m aver.
age crushing caracity OF 1900 quin-
tails. or 600 tons. per day, and several
smaller mills, The machinery used In
the sugar mills II modern. and prior
to the European war II was imported
mainly from England and Germany.
The grades OF sugar manufactured are
sc to SO brown sugar and from So to
80 white sugar. The quality Of sugar
produced is declared % be excellent
and there Is large local demand for
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-27

the product. The sugar exportsd 4
principally the raW product known n
Guafemala a. -moscabado tmuscO-
yado). During 1916 Guatemala ex.
ported l0s.lSs qnlntals q sngnr.
valued ~ $50. ss7. OF this amount
S3.s7I quEntais were sent 20 the
United States. p, lsa Quintals 10 Hon
duras and the remainder 10 Panama
and other countries OF Central Amer
lea.
The Gaatssaalan sugar industry has
experienced q steady growth and de-
yslopment. pscialy during the past
few years. hig5 prises having siilpn.
lated growers to aukr1ent their pro
dnction by Increasing their paintings
and using improved methods and ma
ehinery. So fal a. Is known no sys-
tematic attempt has been made 10 tm.
prove the varieties Of cane grown.
bnt it II understood that the agricul
tural department Of the government OF
Guatemala hal formulated plans for
experimental work with this object In
view.
The current year has been one OF ex-
eeptional prosperity with the sugar
planters and the indications are that
the Industry win continue 10 develop
and expand.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-27

Rubber, stocks have shown q con-
siderable volume in the stock ex-
change trading this week, as is wit
messed by the daily stock exchange
sheets.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-27
TRAFFIC OFFICER IEHSWHAT !.
TODO WHEN

TRANS. Remember, the officer some
times has more than he can handle.
so lend him q hand and help warn the
pedestrian. T.. II !. 81, - = il
Ii would. greatly lessen the danger
to traffic II drivers crossing the inter
section, OF, Beretania,. Emma. Aiakea
and Union streets would pay more at
tentfon to the signals OF the traffic
officer. make sqnarer turns and not
attempt to pass the Emma street car
when 1t has stopped on the corner
opposite the Honolulu Gas Company.
In case of the latter. stop your ma
chine on the further corner until the
street car has passed on. Keep well
to the right when going from Alakea
to Emma. r..
The intersection Of Fort and Hotel
is another corner where the signals
Of the traffic officer should be close
ly watched and followed. on account
Of the narrow space on Hotel street
Eva of Fort street, no driver should
attempt to make Fort street when q
car is passing or is about to pass the
narrowest portion. II he does. Il will
be case Of back up for him.
A machine should never be left
standing In front OF Sachs. whers the
space Is SO narrow between the car
track and the curling. The car should
be run along a few feet. This viii
avoid much congestion and possible
damage to yeuF ear. g. {.
Cars going DIP & hilT have the right.
ef-wsy over q car coming down
Be considerate.
When In doubt, 60 slow.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-27
4 smile Helps
OUT WHEN YOU
PASS OFFICER

One traffic officer Of Honolulu, who
has contributed several ~dont'sr and
helps 70 the Honolulu Star-Bul-
letin for the benefit Of the automo-
bile driver, has a word Of advice for
the traffic officer. He says. .0f all
things. the traffic officer should not
wear disagreeabIe look while direct
ing traffic as q lot OF mistakes are
due to an officers appearance. II
every officer would act civfl and POI
lite, use common sense and wear q
smile. then everybody would appre-
ciate his courtesy and try to return It.
II every officer had little more life
In MIN and would move around quick
" enough there would be less block
age and less shifting Of gears, there
by saving many q growl.
SMILE, that's the keynote.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-27

When the traffic officer gives a
loud, single whistle, all traffic should
stop whether signal to proceed has
been given or not. This gives the Of
ficer time 70 decide rs to the best way
To straighten out the congestion.
Tourists, as rule, are more care
ful in following the traffic regulations
than residents.
Applicants desiring q chauffeur's IL
cerlse should not feel discouraged
when approaching an officer. Just
take your time, watch HIS signals and
obey them. He knows that you are a
beginner and win do all he can TO
help you.
When approaching q street intersec-
ton. whether traffic officer Is there
or not, you should give your signals
so that the car approaching, as well
as the car following will know what
you are about to do.
One rule that the majority OF driy.
ers seem to Ignore Il the one forbid
ding anyone to leave their car nearer
than 20 feet to q corner. This law
should be enforced as II would pre-
vent much congestion In our narrow
Give your signal to the traffic off.
Ger at. least 50 feet before reaching
the corner. This gives the officer
time TO decide which action viii be
hest for all concerned. Teot your
horn to calf his attention II he does
snft tt6ey6u. IS = ~ 80
Many drivers when turning or pass
Ing corner pay no attention to pedes-