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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-16
COUNTY AGENTS
NOTES
Potato Diseases

Prof. j, n, Larson spent 3 days
with me last week and during that
time We examined the seed potatoes
OF about so farmers In the county,
In not a single instance did We find
seed absolutely free from disease, al
though some OF Il was very nearly
so. II was, however. gratifying to
find that almost every one Ia plan
ming to treat hls seed before plant
ing.
The three most common and ser
ious troubles found were scab, rhisoc-
tonia and wilt, Almost every one Ia
familiar With the nrst named and
the method OF treatment for Il, The
second Is frequently called the "r.ttlc
Potato Disease" II Is shown In the
resting stage by small irregular dark
colored particles firmly attached TO
the skin OF the potato although they
can he readily scraped on with the
finger nail The disease attacks the
young sprouts and later the crown
and tuber stems OF the plant. Such
attacks may kin the young plants
but moro frequently results In, ro-
setted tops and hills OF many small
potatoes. This disease ls not con-
trolled by formaldehyde treatment
but does Yield to tho corrosive sub
Innate application as does likewise
the scab, So by all means use the
latter treatment In the proportion OF
one to 1000. Dissolve two ounces
OF the corrosive mblimate In 8 gal
Ions OF hot water and then make up
to Is gallons. Soak the seed. before
cutting. one and one half to two
hours, not longer, Do not use metal
containers. Remember also that
this Is a poison and should be handled
carefully.
The wilt shows mp al this time Of
the year In small dark spots and
commonly dark ring about caui-
distant from the surface OF the po-
tato. entering from the stem end.
The only remedy for this trouble
is to eliminate all potatoes showing
any indication OF black spots or black
rings when cutting the seed. and
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-16
PRES. WILSON'S APPEAL

PRES. WILSON'S APPEAL
Here are the high lights in Presi-
dent wilson's appeal to the country
for each man and woman to do his
bit.
I'VE must supply abundant food
for ourselves and for large part Of
the nations with whom We have now
made common cause.
1--WE must supply ships by the hun
dreds.
"The industrial forces of the coun-
try-men and women alike-will be
. great service army engaged in the
service Of the nation and world. the
efhcient friends and saviors Of free
men everywhere.
"The importance Of an adequate
food supply especially of the present
year is superlative.
Upon the farmers of this country
IN large measure rests the fate Of the
war and the fate Of the nations.
Il call upon young men and old
alike to turn in hosts to the farms.
81 appeal to farmers Of the south
to plant abundant foodstuffs as well
q cotton.
ITO the middlemen Of every sort /;
The eyes of the country will be es-
pecially upon you. The country ex-
poets you as well as all others to
forego unusual profits.
This is the time for America to
conquer her objectionable fault Of
wastefulness and extravaganza.
These things we must do and dc
well, besides fighting-the things
without which mere fighting would DC
fruitless."
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-16
The Japanese JuqaIsr.

A man who has Travelled In japan
says Of the feats Of native juggler:
He took an ordinary boys top and
spun 1t in the air, then threw the end
Of the string back toward 1t with such
accuracy that 1t was caught up and
wound itself all ready for the second
cast. BY the time II had done this 1t
had reached his hand aud was ready
for another spin" The paper butter.
dies he made by help of II fan TO nlight
wherever he wished. The spectator re.
quested that one might lIc made to set.
tie on each ear OF the Jtlggler. Gentle
undulntions OF the ian waved them
slowly to the required point and there
left them comfortably settled
ka,lroad IRAN Record.
The Eur0peul record tor hnuling II
heavily loaded train wus established
recently upon a Russian railway. II
train Of cars 2.S00 feet long and carry
ing q load Of 4,424 tons being pulled
by an American-buTlt engine.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-16

planting on ground that has not been
used Sor potatoes recently, Another
caution when cutting your seed po-
tatoes and you find You have cut
into one showing disease OF any kind
always disinfect your knife before
cutting another potato. else you will
spread the disease to the already
healthy potato.
This disease is perhaps responsible.
more than any other. for tho dcereas-
ing yield OF potatoes In Josephine
county, II Ia the trouble that causes
vines. after they are to 10 inches
high. TO begin to wilt and often die
down and cause 80 many missing
hills.
This Is the year OF all years ,ha,
only clean. well treated seed should
be planted, We need the crop,
c. d, THOMPSON.
County Agricultural Agent.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-16
BRANCH RESERVE BANK
COMING FOR PORTLAND

Washington. April i6,-The fed
eral reserve board Is informally con
sidering establishment Of banks a,
Portland. Ore. Spokane and Seattle
AZ branches Of the federal reserve
bank Of San Francisco. Il was learn
ed today.
A. G. Miller. OF the federal reserv,
board. has Just returned from NJ
inspection Of banking conditions, Ht
conferred with prominent bankers
and advised to recommend to th'
board Portland. Spokane and Seattle
and possibly Los Angeles as the best
cities for the branch banks.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-16
SCORPION INTERNMENT NOT
REPORTED IN DEPARTMENT

Washington, April 16.-The navy
department early today had not heard
OF the reported internment Of the
United States ship Scorpion by Turk
ish authorities. Cable reports for
warded yesterday declared the Scor-
pion had been interned when she was
unable to leave port within "a hours.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-16
CONFIsCATED WINE -
WILL I'M DESrNOYEik

Hillsboro, Ore, April iG,--rhree
thousand gallons OF wine. confiscated
at Fred Stctler winery. will be- poured
into the sewer today by the sheriff.
He viii pilot the 80 barrels TO the
stream and then knock out the bungs.
making a cascade that will be worth.
variously estimated. from $4,000 to
$4,000,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-16

seized In northwest ports after war
was declared. are on their way to-
day to Angle Island. where they win
be confined until the end OF the war.
They left Seattle on special car
Sunday night.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-16

In Holland Edam cheese Is not ex.
cavated. but Is sliced Of. and the
Dutch have II saying. Die myn kaas
snyd, nls cen Srhuyt, die IaaE III myn
deur uit'-"Whuso cuts my cheese likc
n boat. To- him | Stow itlc door
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-16
OREGON WEATHER

Tonight and Tuesday showers
west. occasional rain or snow.
, freezing temperature tonight
; eastern portion. variable winds.
mostly southeriy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27
NO TIME FOR POLITICS

No condition can arise in this coun-
try, it seems, that will muzzle the
professional politicians. He is ire
pressible. The nation may be plung-
ed into war requiring the cohesion
and combination of all its brain power
and man power, yet the professional
politician must go on with his jabber.
The people of the United States
are not in humor to talk PARTISAN
politics, yet one of the. big magazines
comes forth this month with an arti-
Gle on the probable nominees of the
two big political parties in 1920. The
writer predicts that the Democrats
will nominate Secretary of the Treas
ury, William G. McAdoo, at least he
tells US Mr.. McAdoo, at least has
"'the edge" at this time; and that he
has distinctly impressed the country,
etc.
Very well, let Secretary McAdoo
have "the edge" and keep it-but let
him lock it away in his desk and
put it out of sight. The country does
not care anything about it. The peo-
pie are thinking about war, and
thinking about war requires the side
tracking of politics and politicians.
We haven't thought enough yet about
being in war. 1t has not touched our
firesides as it is going to do. We
haven't realized fully what the des-
perate struggle means to US. In an
other year, when our soldiers are dy-
ing by the thousands we'll wake up
to the realities of war, and we'll think
more seriously and begin to get into
the fight. AS long as only French
men and Englishmen and Italians are
falling it doesn't affect US like it will
when the casualty lists begin coming
back to our own homes
Discussion of party politics at this
critical time in improper. The people
are not caring whether Secretary
McAdoo or Secretary Lane or Sec
rotary Somebody else or Colonel
Roosevelt or Mr.. Taft is nominated
in 1920 They are following Presi-
dent Wilson, forgetting politics, and
upholding his leadership in the pres
emit struggle for national existence.
The campaign of 1920 is three
years off. There will be plenty of
time when it arrives to think about
Observation-Disclosures" Right now all
good Americans should be thinking
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27

Here is an old one I always like to
reprint at this time of the year: One
of the pathetic incidents of every
Christmas is the sight of the little
woman hurrying to the postofice with
the telltale under her arm. We see it
every year and I always mention it in
the hopes that the picture will some
day open the eyes at the other end of
the line. Likely the little package
wouldn't bring much if put up at auc-
ton, but it is worth its weigh in prec-
ious stones in mother love- Trem-
stitches under the midnight oil; dim
ming eyes have frightened the while
as memory ran back to the days of
lisping babyhood and daily into the
place he called his home-and her cas-
tie. The sta1wart figure now sleeps
beneath the humble marker at the
edge of the town and the isping baby
hood has grown big and strong and
is far away from childhood scenes.
Does he remember and return in a
measure that priceless love that has
stood staunch during the f1eeting and
fretful years? But whether he does
remember or does not, the little wom-
an will keep up her faithful pilrgim-
age to the postoffice every Christmas
until-well some day the package will
fail to arrive and it will be too late
Osborne Farmer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27
COMPELLED TO KISS THE STAR
AND STRIPES

Talking promiscuously; making I'M
patriotic remarks and pro-German
sentiment was given a severe rebuke
in Hugo Tuesday evening, when Henry
W. Dutsch, of Denver, who had been
in Hugo for week or so in the inter
ests of the Delco lighting system, was
taken in charge by number of our
flag; swear his allegiance, and then
escorted to Denver on an early train
Wednesday morning by a committee
of five, and turned over to u. S. Dis
trict Attorney Medrow, and later was
bound over to the U. S. grand jury
for investigation under a bond of
SO, 900. Before his departure for Den
yer, Dutsch was placarded with sign
on his back, Bound for Berlin" and
his hat was draped in the stars and
stripes, and he was compelled to wear
the decorations to Denver
1t is alleged on excellent authority
that Dutsch, who is an Austrian by
birth, had made the remark to cit
izen. ssThe Kaiser has licked Russia;
that 3The Kaiser has licked Russia;
the American soldier doesn't amount
to ANYTHING, and that America will
lay her papers on the table in three
months suing for peace"
About o'clock Tuesday evening a
number of citizens enraged at the
sighting remarks, took charge Of
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27
ONE DROP OF RED BLOOD

OUT in western Kansas, where
prairie dogs dig holes in the sand
hills and farms are as big as down
east counties, there was a little dead
town of few less than three hundred
people. On windy days the sand blew
along the deserted street and bother
ed the cracker box loafers till they
couldn't white. The store keepers
sat with their chairs tipped back
against their counters and figured the
days till the next wheat crop. When
they hoped a few farmers might come
struggling in to buy supplies. The pic
ture show ran only on Saturday
nights, and once every two weeks a
pastor from a nearby town came in to
do the preaching. AS previously stat
ed, the town was dead. 1t had been
dead a long time. Even the Oldest
inhabitants could not remember just
when it died. And then one day some
body woke up. A bunch of fellows
got together and started club to
boost the town. Men in other towns
heard the rumor-and 1aughted. But
with a small beginning, the club grew
until nearly every town man and
farmer belonged. A water wagon was
rugged up to sprinkle the streets, and,
little later, the street was graveled.
New walks were laid and three new
homes were built. Then word went
out that the town was going to put in
electric lights and waterworks. A few
farmers got together and built an ele-
vator. The merchants put in a bigger
and better stock of goods and more
people came to town to trade. The
head school teacher organized band
and printer was secured to start a
newspaper. The church folks got to-
gether and hired a regular preacher.
More homes were built, new store
buildings were erected, other business
enterprises were started-and today
the little dead town of less than three
hundred is busy little town of nearly
five hundred-and still growing. What
did it? Just one drop of red blood
just one spark of community pride
that had not been extinguished.
Copyright, 1860
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27

about bearing q gun or doing some
thing to help win the war, rather
than use their mouth or pen about
the 1920 political campaign IF we
haven't won by that time it will be
a misfortune to have to go through
a political fight and disorganize the
patriotic spirit of the nation, but we
will have to go drought it. Let US
stave it off until the time comes and
in the meantime praying that vic
tory and peace will be with US before
To the cellar with the politicians!
The Oklahoma World.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27
HE CHANGED HIS MIND

This the story of an Iowa German
farmer who saw the difference:
about two miles from Britt, Iowa,
a German, Mr.. Schubert, and his two
sons operate two of the finest farms
in Hancock county. The farms are
owned by the father.
According to the story, the old man
was in town one day and said he hop
ed the kaiser would win the war, and
if he did he would present him with
the best of his two farms. Two or
eral authorities at Washington and
in ten days an officer came to Britt.
He sent word for the father to come
into the city. At first Schubert refus-
ed, stating that if anyone had bust
ness with him they could come to the
farm. He was then given half hour
to report and he did so.
After Schubert was asked to take
seat, the federal officer inquired
how much he was worth when he
came to America. Schubert replied
boastfully: 81 had just S34. 1 have
made all my money and also have
my two farms paid for"
"All right, am going to give you
$34 and a pass back to Germany. We
don't need you in America. Britt and
Hancock county can get along very
well if you are absent. 1 will give you
just "a hours to get ready to leave
for Washington with me-"
Schubert turned white as milk and
went down on his knees, begged and
cried, and said he would fly the Am
erican flag from every building on the
farms if he would give him another
chance to show his allegiance to Am
erica.
After some of the town citizens
had pleaded for Schubert, the officer
agreed to give him another chance
under heavy bonds.-Ex. in Bridger
(Mont.) Times.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27

Who was it said: "All things are
possible at Bunker hill ?" Daniel Web
ster, we believe, the man who would mt
look over the precipice and accustom
himself to seeing his country, dis
severed and dishonored, Well, if Dam
iel can look upon US now he will re-
joice that it has been shown that it
is possible in this land he helped to
keep together for her people to raise
vast sums for purely patritic pur-
poses. They have just contributed 80
million dollars to the Army Young
Mems Christian Association right on
the heels for a 8 billion Liberty Loan,
and that loan followed a hundred mil
lion contribution to the Red Cross,
that 2 billion Liberty Loan and prior
to that was a contribution OF some
millions 1--WE forget the amount) to
the Y. NJ. C. A. And while this IS go
in Red Cross rooms, in palaces, in
modest homes, everywhere, are en-
gagged in knitting and sewing and pre-
pairing bandages, giving millions more
in service and material, and in mil
lions of homes men and women and
children are denying themselves that
they may save for the soldiers. All
this shows that we still are gathered
about Bunker Hill and that still we
are ready to pledge our lives, our for
tunes and our sacred honor for Lib
erty. With such union and such de-
votion there is one thing impossible
at Bunker HiIl-it is impossible to
conquer such people-Leavenworth
Times.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27

Dutsch near the old Joe Sinner cloth
ing store corner; a rope was placed
about his neck, and at the point of a
gun in the hands of determined cit
izen, he was marched out west of town
and coat of tar and feathers was
suggested, others urged hanging, but
after he was made to swear allegiance
and kiss the flag number of times,
he was returned to town, handcuffed
and placed in the depot to await the
early train. Sheriff Ferrin took him to
the Jail but the citizens demanded
charge of him, and he was returned
to the depot, and made to purchase
a ticket to Denver.
While the citizens in charge are
very much in earnest, and Dutsch was
made to understand that he or no
other person could make sighting re-
marks in Hugo, he was given worse
treatment than the occasion demand
ed, or any more than was coming to
him, so others in Hugo or who may
chance to visit Hugo in the near
future should take heed to the DEM
onstration as a valuable lesson of
warning, for unpatriotic remarks have
placed many of our loyal citizens on
edge, so if the shoe fits you, take due
and timely warning; stand by and for
the fag.-Hugo Range-Leader.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-12-27

Last, Friday C. M. Hutchinson, of
The Wa-Keeney State Bank, left for
Usage City to join his family and
spend the holidays with Mrs. Hutchi-
sons parents.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-10
NATION MUST have COMMAND
OF AIR, SAYS ADMIRAL PEARY

PLANES BATTLESHIPS AND BATTLE CRUISERS, AND GREAT
INVADING FORCE.
"The aeroplane alone, of defense
we might develop would be able
all of these attacking forces.
Under properly organized and sufficiently aerial
he might
miles more from
Warning would be flashed ashore
aeropane first sighting the the
coast scores OF swift scout planes carrying
high
"Our force should be such to and
comparatively small would
be able decks
ports Ton after ton of explosives could
enemy ieet and Transports with damage
the bombardment from bggun battleslp
mot even the submarines, when submerged, would be
immune, for depth clearly visible
from an aeroplane and trailed and
should the transports
dsembark soldiers
a landing virtually IMPOSSIBLE!
scouting purposes well as for fighting the aeropane
outclassed The
that put into destroyer would scouting
force OF immense water and efficiency.
"A hydroaeroplane with full $4,000.
modern destroyer costs from $125OO0O to s1,5OOO0O
For the
planes each with speed of 100 miles hour range vision
of vision and 40 miles
60 pairs Of ar-seeing moving miles
For the cost of battleshp$25
aeoplanes And the number
planes with observer well pilot them would
greatly exceed the number needed
along coast would give protection
bateship? does hesitate
the big vessel How refuse
ask for starting the aerial patrol?"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-10


WASHINGTON, D. G., Jan. 1O-Millions and hun.
dreds of millions spent on great navy-on battle
ships and battle cruisers submarines and destroyers
will not give the United States adequate prepared
ness for warl
Neither will the training and equipping of an
immense army even to the point of universal service!
To be prepared, this country must also absolute
ly command the air about her shores. Given COM
mand of the air. the strength of enemy, either on
land or sea- would be of minor consideration.
These the Admiral Robert who al
though officer recognizing fully the desabiy of
this believes decd
ing factor will be the strength of aerial forces.
1.-THE OF for the
United Admiral of the
and are
of the air."
bill providing establish
ing the aerial patrol This would
extended rapidly possible until there sufficient skilled
hydroaeoplanes form continuous whrring
shues weaving blanket
time of
Whenever the time that United
1.-THE will
equipped foe but with the full
be mustered by experienced
with the SIMULTANEOUS ATTACK OF SUBMARINES AERO
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-10
Rheumatism Advice

After each meal and at bed
time take a tablespoonful of
the following homemade medi-
cine used all over the United
States and noted for its re-
markable results. Relief be-
gins after the first dose.
Syrup of Sarsaparilla. 4 ounce
Toris Compound III ounce
Simple Elixir ....R pint
This recipe formerly called
for whiskey, but the simple
elixir is very much better.
Published by Medical For
mula Laboratory, Dayton, O..
The ingredients specified can
be procured from any good
drug store.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-10

tNewspaper Enterprise Associat ton
CHICAGO, Jan. 10.-Bosh!
1t was jeanette Bates, woman
lawyer, just appointed assistant
attorney general of Illinois who
''boshed" a smiling "bosh" across
a paper-littered desk in answer to
the question:: do you agree in
the argument that woman will new
er attain an important place in
law"
Miss Bates has just taken a
place beside Congressman Jean
nette Rankin in the political pro-
cession.
"WOman's place is where
ever she makes good" said
Miss Hates.
"Some women will make
good in the courts; some i'm
the kitchen.
II know Clarence barrow has
just said the woman lawyer may
not make a living in the law.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-10
NEW CLUE TO
LEWIS GUILT

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 8. -
Proof that Bernard Wesley Lewis,
Pittsburg society man and heir to
millions, murdered Maize Colbert,
whose battered body was found
eleven days ago, is virtually at
hand, according to police state
ments this afternoon.
Detectives have established, ac-
cording to the police. that three
quarters Of hour after Miss Col
bert was last heard from a man
identified as Lewis walked into q
haberdashery store and purchased
new linen.
According to the description of
Edgar Bass, salesman, the man
had his coat collar turned up and
was in great haste. He bought a
suitcase, shirt, collar and necktie.
A bloodstained collar and shirt
and a rumpled tie we're found In
Miss Colbert's apartments.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-10

Well, l know some men lawyers
whose living made in the law is
rather lean.
"Mr. barrow said, Women are
too kind to succeed as corporation
lawyers, they cannot fight the
soulless trusts.
But women have fought
trusts" declares Miss Bates. Ida
Tarbell's heart never weakened
her fighting qualities.
ITO go back to this matter of
making a living in the law. When
| was teaching | made $1,000 a
year. The first year / practiced
law | made more than $1,000.
have been practicing for three
years. | own comfortable seven
room bungalow, and | have a gar
den and chickens.
1--WE used to be told the legal
mind is a man-monopoly. Wom-
en- seem to be proving there are no
monopolies in the professions"