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The midland journal., 1917-07-20
STABLE MANURE FOR GARDEN
Where Used to Any Great Extent Soil
Is Very Apt to Become Some
what Acid.

Stable manure is used to a great ex-
tent in enriching gardens, and when
this is done the soil is very apt to be-
come somewhat acid. Where the soil
is not naturally strongly impregnated
with lime and heavy applications of
manure are made repeatedly it is al
most sure to become too acid. Many
crops will thrive in such soil, but
there are some that will not stand
an acid soil at all. No legumes will
do well in an acid soil, even If but
slightly acid.
The midland journal., 1917-07-20
CULTIVATION OF KoHL-RABI
When Vegetable Is Not Allowed to
Become Tough and Hard 1t Is OF
Quite Superior Quality.

Kohl-rabi belongs to the same class
as cabbage and cauliflower, but pre-
sents marked variation from either.
1t is, perhaps, halfway between the
cabbage and turnip, in that it's edible
part consists of the swollen stem of
the plant. The vegetable looks like
leafy turnip, above ground. If used
when small e to 8 inches in dame
ter) and not allowed to become tough
and hard, it is Of superior quality.
It should be more generally grown.
The culture is very simple. For an
early crop, plant and cultivate as for
The midland journal., 1917-07-20
WHEN TO PICK TOMATO CROP
Very Essential to Gather Them When
Red in Color and Not 0verripe-
Look for Soundness.

The picking Of tomatoes at just the
proper time when the color is red, but
when the fruit is not overripe, is very
essential. Catsup or canned tomatoes
with rich, red color sell much more
readily than do those that were put up
before they were properly matured. In
many varieties the fruit retains the
greenish color until it is too ripe to be
marketed, and in this case it must be
remembered that soundness is prefer
able to color.
The midland journal., 1917-07-20
SYSTEM FOR DAILY ROUTINE
Many Useless Steps Are Taken and
False Moves Made in Perform
ance of Usual Tasks.

A vast deal Of the drudgery Incl
dent to farm existence can be done
away with by the exercise of greater
forethought and through the adher-
ence to system in dealing with the
daily routine of farm work.
So many useless steps are taken and
so many false moves are made in the
performance of our usual tasks that
might just as well be turned to ac-
count.
This condition obtains because
many farmers, clinging to the customs
of their fathers, are tardy in recogniz-
ing the utility Of systematic work and
advantage of simple, low-cost labor
saving devices.
The midland journal., 1917-07-20

early cabbage. For a late crop, or for
all seasons in the South, the seed may
be sown in drills where the crop is
to be grown and thinned to about eight
inches apart in the row. The rows
should be from 18 to SO inches apart,
according to the kind of cultivation
employed. 1t natures as quickly as
turnips. One ounce of seed will be
necessary to seed 100 feet of drill.
The midland journal., 1917-07-20
PARASITES FEED ON PLANTS
Of All Diseases and Pests Scale In
sects Have Received Most Atten-
tion-Ravages Are Costly.

All plants are subject to attacks by
parasites. These parasitic enemies are
as different in structure as the plants
upon which they feed. Some para
sites are microscopic plants called
fungi, and are the causes Of such we'll
known diseases as apple scab, brown
rot and wheat rust. Others are known
as bacteria, producing the injurious
fire blight Of fruit trees. Still others
are not plants at all, but are insects.
OF all plant parasites, undoubtedly
scale insects have received most at
tention during the last thirty years.
Their small size has rendered them
obscure. Their obscureness has al
lowed them to multiply year after
year without being combated. Their
increasing numbers have resulted in
the death of thousands of trees,
shrubs and greenhouse plants each
year throughout this country. Hun
dreds of different kinds Of scale in
sects exist. Some are large and active
throughout their entire lives. The
mealy-bugs of the greenhouse are typi-
cal examples. Others are small and
sedentary, becoming immovable soon
after they begin feeding. The San
Jose and citrus scales are well-known
species Of this type. The ravages of
such pests are so expensive that farm
ers Of the United States are annually
paying thousands Of dollars either di-
rectly or indirectly to scale insects
o1nno
The midland journal., 1917-07-20
Marine Life.

According to G. r. Shoemaker of the
United States National museum, the
Danish West Indies offer an interest
ing field for study in marine life. In
one of his expeditions to st. Thomas
he found among other specimens, great
numbers of beautiful dark purplish
red crab and many species of small,
vividly-colored fish swimming about
the coral. These were in shades of
red and blue, and through the clear
waters were beautiful objects.
The midland journal., 1917-07-20
SALT NECESSARY FOR FOWLS
Very Fine Article, Such as Used on
Table or In Dairy Is Only Safe
Kind for Poultry.

Salt is just as necessary to poultry
as to other animals. Very fine salt,
such as table or dairy, is the only safe
kind to use for poultry. The best way
to supply the salt is in the mash. using
a tablespoonful to each large bucket of
meal.
Rock salt grit or any other unlimit-
ed supply Of salt cannot be allowed
poultry, because they will indulge to
excess, causing salt poisoning.
The midland journal., 1917-07-20
Tons of Gold Dollars.

The statement that there has just
been counted in New York, at the
United States assay office, the enor-
nous sum of $765, 100000 in gold may
be visualized somewhat when this is
translated into ounces, pounds and
tons, writes Girard in the Philadelphia
Ledger.
While it has been asserted that this
sum probably is the largest amount of
gold coin and bullion ever accumulat-
ed in one place, it is well to remem-
Der that only so recently as year
ago there was said to be $500, ,OOO, 900
in gold and bullion in the Russian
State bank.
The sum in New York figures out
something like this: There are ap-
proximately 100000 ounces or 3,OO0,-
600 pounds or 1876 tons. The figures
are not exact.
The midland journal., 1917-07-20
TIMELY HINTS FOR PRUNING
Cut Limb off Close to Main Branch or
Body Of Tree-Use Keen Saw or
Sharp Knife.

In pruning off limb cut it close to
the main branch or body of the tree to
which it is attached. If knot is left
the wound will not quickly heal over;
If cut close so as to leave no knot, the
new growing layer can quickly close
over the wound. The wounds heal bet
ter If cut with sharp knife or keen
saw. A ragged wound made with
dull tool dries out and heals less rap
Idly.
The midland journal., 1917-07-20
CUTlCURA COMPILATIONS
Are Usually Remarkably Soft and
CIear-Trial Free.

Make Cuticura Soap your everyday
toilet Soap, and assist it now and then
as needed by touches of Cuticura Oint-
ment to soften, soothe and heal. Moth
ing better to make the complexion
clear, scalp free from dandruff and
hands soft and white.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The midland journal., 1917-07-20
Out of the Question

From an esthetic point of view,
what do you think of the average cab
aret?"
II cannot answer your question:" re-
piled Prof. Blinkers.
"Why not?"
"For an obvious reason, sir. 1t is
just as impossible to take an esthetic
view Of the average cabaret as 1t is
to apply profound knowledge Of the
classics to an analysis of SOUP"
The midland journal., 1917-07-20
Safe.

"DubsOn has been calling on the
TwObble twins and says he doesn't
know which one he'll propose to-"
IF Dubson knew what the Twobble
twins think of him, he wouldn't have
to bother about making up his mind.
He could propose to either one without
running any risk Of having a wife on
his hands,"
The midland journal., 1917-07-20
PardonabIe Pride.

1851 have decided to go out for
the golf team. 1 have such good
build for golf, you know.
1919-What do you mean by having
a good build for golf?
191S-Well, 1 look so well in knick-
ers.-Tiger.
The midland journal., 1917-07-20

If you suspect that your child has Worms,
q single dose Of Dr. Peerys Dead Shot"
will settle the question. Its action upon
the Stomach and Bowels IL beneficial in
either case. No second dose or after pur-
gative necessary. Adv.
The midland journal., 1917-07-20
Then 1t Happened.

"What made you think he would
propose to me2"
"Why, when I refused him he said
he didn't care what became of him;
but, perhaps, he wasn't serious"
The midland journal., 1917-07-20
Not Very Comforting,

"Dobbins, the art critic, has roasted
my pictures numerically"
"'Don't mind that fellow. He's no
ideas Of his own; he only repeats like
a parrot what others say"
The midland journal., 1917-07-20
Proof.

First Spirit-How do you know this
is heaven?
Second Spirit-My robe isn't COW
cred with laundry marks.-Judge.
The midland journal., 1917-07-20
FISHING for Compliments,

Critic-That's a beautiful picture. -,
The Artist-You must be short
sighted.
Critic-Well, guess am.
The midland journal., 1917-07-20
TWO Chances.

Hix-What do you think of this new
automobile gun for modern warfare7
Dix-FiAe. If it doesn't shoot the
enemy, it will run over him.
The midland journal., 1917-07-20
A Safe Bet.

Sockson Buskin-I'm going to play
Othello.
Bookyer Betts-Didn't know he was
runnin'. I'll bet he's dark horsei
The midland journal., 1917-07-20

Now Is the Time to Get Rid of These
IInIY Snnfa

There's longer the slightest need of
feeling ashamed of your freckles, as the
prescription othine = double strength is
guaranteed to remove these homely spots.
Simply get an ounce of othine-double
little of it night and morning and you
should soon that even the worst freckles
have begun to disappear, while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely. It is seldom
that more than one ounce is needed to COM
pletely clear the skin and gain a beautiful
clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength
othine. as this is sold under guarantee of
money back If 1t fails to remove freckles.-
Adv.
The midland journal., 1917-07-20
Quite All Rioht.

"But, daughter, he has yellow fin
gers"
"Well, yellow is my color, dad."-
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The midland journal., 1917-07-20

The occasional use of Roman Eye Balsam
at night upon retiring will prevent and re-
lieve tired eyes, watery eyes, and eye strain.
The midland journal., 1917-07-20

A thunderstorm may purify the at
mosphere, but that is poor consolation
to the man who has been struck by
lightning.
The midland journal., 1917-07-20

The more faults your neighbor has
the less you ought to have yourself.
You can correct yours by his.
The midland journal., 1917-07-20
Started at the Back.

1--WE begun to read that novel you
loaned me-"
'aThe first chapter is peculiar, isn't
itf'
"I haven't come to that yet"
The midland journal., 1917-07-20
Cart Before the Horse.

OUIH 0STVIO GIIC EEVIOSs
She-You never take me to a show
any more.
He-You spend so much for theater
gowns, there's nothing left to take you
there.
The midland journal., 1917-07-20
A Different Tramp.

Jack (somewhat Of pedestrian)-
took a tramp to town yesterday.
Kidder-What did you do with him ,
The midland journal., 1917-07-20

Unscientific BarbarIsn.
The savage mind was narrow.
That's how 1t came to pass
Men used a poisoned arrow
Instead of poisoned gas.
The midland journal., 1917-07-20

Hong Kong in 1916 sent 129,S21 ,066
pounds of rice to the United States.
The midland journal., 1917-07-20
j. M. WATTS.
Sept. 20, 1915. Wattsville, Miss
Prove What Swamp.Root Win Do For You
Its PLAY.

II see the hand of fate in Europe"
"Yes, the deuce is taking the kings"
The midland journal., 1917-07-20

Siam last year imported 1922, ,131
pounds of paints, valued at $134,817.
The midland journal., 1917-07-20

Nature heals-but the doctor makes
out the bill.
The midland journal., 1917-07-20
In Bed.
In Bed.
John-Pm going to kill that mosqui-

John-Tm going to kill that mosqui-
to.
Wife-Don't bother, John.
John-You think I want to be bit
9teM Just as / doze off?
fWife-But they always buzz first.
They buzz like telephone.
John-Yes, and like telephone
buzz, they don't buzz till the connec-
TONS been made. ."-Chaparral.
The midland journal., 1917-07-20
Druggists Experience With
Kidney Medicine

| have handled and sold DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root for some time and have
heard customers claim that it had pro-
.duced very satisfactory results in differ
ent ailments, of the kidneys, liver and
bladder. / have nothing but favorable
reports at hand and my personal opin-
ion is that there is not anything on the
market that will equal Swamp-Root for
disease of the kidneys, liver and bladder
and know of physician who is very
strong believer in the merits of Swamp
Root. Very truly yours,
THE j. M. WATTS NERO. STORE,
j. M. WATTS.
Sept. 20, 1915. Wattsville, Miss.
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For You
Send ten cents to DIR. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone. You
will also receive a booklet of valuable
information, telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing, be sure and
mention this paper. Regular fifty-cent
and one-dollar size bottles for sale at all
drug stores.-Adv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
DE MOLL HEADS GRAND JURY.
Justice Gould Tells Panel of Posi-
Bile important Duties.

o. ]. De MolI has been selected by
Justice Gould to serve as foreman OF
the new grand jury, which will inquire
into law violations for the ensuing six
months. Justice Gould most solemnly
read the oath to the new grand jurors
and declared that the present condition
of the country made most solemn and
important the duties which may be i'm
posed on this grand jury.
Questions of disloyalty and kindred
questions may be presented to them,
Justice Gould told the jurors, involving
the safety of the country. The District
OF Columbia is to be congratulated, the
court said. on the personnel of the
grand jury. before whom such impor-
tant matters might be presented.
The other grand jurors are Clarence
Beck, Louis H. Meyer. Charles S Hill
bert, John F. Craven. Arthur NJ. Conner,
Frank Pew, Charles B. DOUGH, Harry
c. Groves, Frank B. Jonas, James 7.
Henshaw, Jefferson B. Redd. William L.
Bowles, Edward l. Alderman, John e.
Moore, w. Curtis Draper, John Tickell,
Charles E. Leland. William r. Cam
eron, Albert H. Gaddis, William Ballan-
tyne. jr.; Samuel A. Drury and Clifton
L. Tschiffely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
u. S. STATUTES APPLYING
TO THE ALIEN RESIDENTS
Following Declaration of War Sup
posed Enemies Are Subject to Ar
rest or Deportation.

While President Wilson has indicated
the benevolent policy the government
will pursue toward Germans in this
country, attention is drawn to law
on the statute books under which as
soon as Congress declares war every
unnaturalized male German fourteen
years of age or over may by presiden-
tia1 proclamation be confined or re-
moved as an alien enemy.
The statute follows:
Whenever there is declared war
between the United States and any
foreign nation or government, or any
invasion of predatory incursion is per-
petrated, attempted or threatened
against the territory of the United
States by any foreign nation or gov
eminent, and the President makes pub
lie proclamation of the event, all ma
tives. citizens; denizens or subjects of
| the hostile nation or government being
males of the age of fourteen years and
upward who shall be within the United
states and not actually naturaliZed,
shall be liable to be apprehended, re-
strained. secured and removed as alien
enemies. The President is authorized
in such event by his proclamation
thereof or other public acts to direct
the conduct to be observed on the part
of the United States toward the aliens
who become so liable. the manner and
degree of restraint to which they shall
be subject, and in what cases and upon
what security their residence shall be
permitted, and to provide for the re-
moval of those who. not being permit
ted to reside within the United States
refuse or neglect to depart therefrom,
ana to establish other regulations
which are found necessary in the prem
Uses and for the public safety"
Under the old Prussian-American
treaty of 1928 German citizens here
would be to an extent exempt from the
provisions of this law. The United
states, however, has refused to ac-
cede to a proposal of the Berlin gov
eminent that the treaty be reaffirmed
with changes and additions, and it is
understood the document will be de-
clared abrogated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
Little Girls $3.50 Tril
Misses and Children's
Trimmed Hats, $1.98

Tailor ed Hats, for misses and
children. of fine Milan braids and
hemp; in solid colors and COM
binations Trimmed in the pre-
vailing fashion with narrow gros
grain ribbons. Stylish, becoming
models for girls from to IA
years of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
Boys Suits, H.98

For extra stout boys from 13 to /.
years of age. who cannot be fitted in
regular sizes. OF fancy cashmere
and navy blue serge; all have the
full rise, close : hip knickerbocker
pants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
Russ Free 500 Hostages.

LONDON, April 5.-Reuter's Petro-
grad correspondent says: 1.-THE provi-
sional government has ordered the re-
lease of 500 hostages captured in enemy
territory. The government considers it
an injustice to imprison people whose
only offense is fidelity to their own
states"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
Bows Sailor Suits, $4.98

Boys Navy Blue Serge Regulation
Sailor Suits. with knee pants. square
sailor collar, rating strap and en-
broidered emblem on sleeve; sizes 3
to S years of age
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05

Scouts recently distributed thousands
of flags; only negro children accepted
them.
Further and searching inquiry Is
being made into this mysterious stu
alton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
GERMANS TRY TONC|TE
NEGROES AGAINST Us
Aliens Arrested in South, But Fed
eral Agents Say Propagandists Re-
ceive Little Encouragement.


BIRMINGHAM. Ala, April 5.-Re-
ports that agents of the imperial Ger
man government are using Elm Grove,
a negro settlement near Greensboro.
n. c.. as headquarters for campaign
to incite southern negroes against the
government of the United States have
been confirmed by local federal agents.
The alleged activities, according to the
officials here. have extended to the to-
bacco and cotton belts of Georgia, Ala
bama. the Carolinas. and parts OF
Florida.
these efforts, however. have met
with little sympathy among the ne
Hroes. who have pledged themselves IN
large numbers to support the fresl-
dent and to render whatever service
they can TO the nation IN case OF war.
Several attemuts TO induce n %roeS I"
rise in the Birmingham district nave
met with no sac, eSS, tue r-tG'seiS 81 =
cIaEed but in some parts of the LlacN
belts of Georgia and Alabama the ieu-
tonic agents have succeeded in appeal
ing to the negroes TO an extent requir-
ing some precautions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
Urge Migration to Mexico.

Government agents declared that IN
formation reaching them led to the be-
lief that in the event war with Ger
many is declared efforts will be MADE
by German agents to induce negroes &c
migrate to Mexico. with view to Grip
pling industries in the south which de-
pend on negro labor
At the United States marshaPs once
in Jacksonville, Fla, it was admitted
that a close watch is being MAINTAINED
by federal officers for possible EFFORTS
OF German agents to incite the negroes
Reports reaching there, it was said. IN
dictate that such efforts have met with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
Disaffection Among Young Negroes.

RICHMOND, Va, April 5.-Richmond
was astonished at press reports of
negro unrest in the south, alleged to
have been stirred up by German agents,
and refused to believe such a thing
possible; but inquiry through police
and newspaper channels has developed
that a sullen and ugly spirit prevails
smong the younger negroes. which has
caused uneasiness among the older
enes.
...Fhe disaffected negroes refuse to say
what Is behind their attitude, except
the typical remark that although this
10 their country 1t is not their govern
n1eht- Older negroes say the younger
ones are up to something" but will
not take them into their confidence
declaring the old-fashioned darkies are
stu full of master and mistress in
stfncts and will tell"
"A fact regarded as significant is that
although white Richmond is ablaze
with national co1ors. not United
States flag is to be seen, it is reported,
IA the negro quarters of the city. Boy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-05
Several Germans Arrested.

NEW ORLEANS, La, April 5.-Fed-
eral authorities here admit that they
have discovered evidence in the last
few weeks indicating the existence OF
an organized German movement to in
cite negroes in parts of Louisiana and
Mississippi against the United States
government.
1t was stated several Germans have
been arrested recently in Mississippi
suspected of such activity.
Among the promises alleged to have
been made to the negroes. according to
federal agents, were complete franchise
freedom and political and social equal
ttY If the negroes pledged themselves
to aid Germany in event of war with
the United States. The names of per-
sons arrested in connection with the
Investigation and the localities We're
withheld.
The state herald., 1917-06-01
Notice Of Dissemination Of Heir.hip

In the matter Of the Petition Of Elizabeth Wood
Elizabeth Wood formerly Eiizsb-th II swsd.
iund. Anna l. Carlson. formerly Anna l. Swed.
bund. Amanda y JefIries. formerly Amanda Y
Swsdiund. Emma N Acott formerly Emma n
swedlund. and Edwin o Swcdiund for the dstsr-
nination Of heirship and Of the interssts In the
land and tsnensnta Of Andrew Hector deceased
Whereas the petition Of the above named per-
sons claiming to be 'he owners Of bots three ts)
and four l&l In section 4 and lots one III and
two III In section two III township eight Isl north
VI range forty seven ta7l west Of the 6th n
through mesnc conveysnccs from y Hector u
Isxsd In said ps,i,ion to bs the only heir Of Aa-
drew Hector dsce assd. has b-en filsd In the die.
triet court Of Phillips couaty Colorado and an o.
der for publication Of notice herein having been
duly made by the Honorable II r Burke Judge oi
sasd court
Notice 10 hsrslo given that on the 9th day of
May 1917 at pm or as sooa thereafter ~ said
court will hear the same ahearinx win b. had up
on said petitioa before said district court In the
distuict court room Of the county court houss In
Holyoks Colorado when and where any person 10.
tsrested may appear and answer said petition snd
set up aay proper defense to the same or intss.
vsns TO assert and protect any right or Inter.
srt he may have
Said petition alleges that Andrew Hector died
intestats about the day Of April 1897 siczsd
and possessed Of lots three ISL and four il In sec.
ton one III and lots one Il and two III In section
too t2l ali In township eight lsl north Of range
forty seven l>7l west of the sth pm Phillips coun
" coiorio
That ~aid Asdrpw Hector died unmarrisd. and
without Issue him surviving. leaving As HE only
heir at law bis father c y Hector. That his isst
place Of rssidsnce was Phillips county Cdyrsdo.
That no administration was ever had upon his ss-
tate. That heretofore and before ,hs commence
msnt Of this action no action has ever bssn|
brought to Determine who his heirs are. That the
above named petitioners are tho owners Of the g.
hove described land by reason Of me.ns convey.
anees from sad G Hector
Given under my hand and the seal Of the district
court Of Phillips county colorado this eth day Of
April 1917 e. W. Holland
Clerk Of ths District Court
Philip Zimmerman Attorney for Petitioner