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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-09-22

FOR SALE-On account Of leav-
ing, one oil stove, three burners
(Bon Anil blue flame. Good con-
dNion. Apply 1927 Jackson street.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-07-04
CARRY NINE TRAP DEVICES.

Bearing on their bows mine sweep
Ing devices which are said to be COM
plete protection against these lurk-
ing torrors Of the sea. two steamships
arrived at an Atlantic port from Brit
ish ports. One OF the steamships Is Of
British register. the other Is an Amer
lean vessel.
The steamships were the first to ap-
pear so equipped. and much interest
was aroused by the discovery that they
were protected.
While obviously no complete de-
scription can be given OF the device "
can be said that II consists OF net
projections that can ut will be extend.
cd for several feet on each side OF
the bow and which extend sufficiently
far under the surface to catch mines
that are intended to float submerged
IL is asserted that the device will
catch mines without detonating them
Once caught I'm the meshes the min,
can be swung clear and either de
siroyed by gunnre or disposed OF IL
such other way as deemed advisable
News and Courier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-07-04
The War and Women.

London. June 27.-(Correspond.
when women were more willing to ac-
cept standard dress or uniforms than
they are at present.
That is the most marked effect of
the war upon women's dress. All uni
forms have acquired dignity in wo-
mems eyes. The housemaid does not
of servitude, the worker in the bank
dons an overall cheerfully, women in
various organizations wear their
khaki. the Red Cross and volunteer
aid workers are proud Of their uni
forms.
An expert French designer, discuss
ing these changes, says:
There always will be the women
who want fripperies, the women who
try to insist upon something quite diff
ferent from the style of the moment
but nowadays their number is great
ly diminished. The uniform idea has
arrived. 1t may mean the total extinc-
ton of dressmaking as a creative art,
but there will be developments on
other lines.
There has never been a great war
which has not influenced fashion in a
picturesque or even gruesome fashion,
and this world war has done its share
We had fashion adapted as a COM
pliment to each ally. the Russian caps
and tunics. the Bersaglieri hats of the
Italian soldiers. and the Serbian col
ors. Scotch plaids have given the
Parisiennes great joy.
Khaki shades are in vogue for
spring and summer costumes, and the
blue gray, with touches Of crimson, of
the French uniforms is seen here and
there"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-07-04
INDORSE MADOO PLAN.
Insurance Officials Enthusiastic Over
the Scheme.

Washington, June 28.-Oficials Of
life insurance companies invited by
Secretary McAdoo to confer with him
next Monday on plans to insure off,
GERS and men in the naval and mill
tary forces have shown great en-
thusiasm in the project in letters
and kilograms replying to the invi-
tation.
More than $500, 100000 in extreme
liabilities would have to be assumed
If insurance were granted to the g.
100000 men the United States may
have in the service within two years,
with a minimum policy of $500.
There have been suggestions that the
maximum policy be $4,000 or $1,000.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-07-04
SENATE NAY ASK FOR MORE
BONDS.
Still Struggling With Difficult Prob.
lens OF What and How Much to
Tax.

Washington, June 2S.-With re-
vision of the war tax bill virtually
completed and now totalling s1,449,-
OO0,O 900 against the 81, 500, 600, ,08O levy
or increased taxes adopted by the
house. the senate finance committee
today considered authorization of ad-
ditional bonds. Senator Stone for
mally proposed a bond issue of $780,
100000. The committee plans to
reach decision tomorrow and to fix
the rate to be imposed on war excess
profits-probably 16 per cent. Dur
ing lengthy committee discussion of
the bond question a larger issue was
not suggested although with a half
billion Of bonds Senator Simmons said
the bill still would fall short $500, ,OOO,-
600 and probably more of meeting the
ensuing years war expenses.
From excess profits the committee
now plans. under it's latest estimates,
to raise $500. 100000. An amend
ment adopted today would exempt
from the tax individual persons:
I'm office or employment. including
that of commercial traveller or
agent, whose remuneration consists
wholly Of a fixed and definite sum
irrespective of the amount of business
done or any other contingency; and
all persons, the profits of which de-
pend mainly on the personal Qualifi-
cations OF the individual and in
which there is not required the in
vestment Of more than nominal cap
ital."
Manufacturers and their representa-
tives generally are opposing repeal
proposed by the committee of the
drawback by which they recover from
the government practically all duties
paid on materials which enter into
manufactured products which are
later exported, In such cases the
government retains / per cent. Of the
duty paid as an administration
charge.
Earl d. Bapst, president of the
American Sugar Refining company.
said the repeal Of the drawback would
be shock to business men.
"The drawback device of providing
free raw materials to American man
ufacturers for export purposes" he
said, lis more than a century old
and was supposed to be one of our
business anchors. The action of the
committee places the United States at
a disadvantage in the worlds sugar
market"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-07-04
SUPERDREADNAU IDAHO Il
LAUNCHED.

Camden, N. j., June 3O.-The su-
Idaho, another mon
ster war machine, took the water at
the works of the New York Ship
building company. She is sister shi p
to the Pennsylvania, and will carry
twelve fOurteen-inch and fifty large
calibre rifles. One torpedo can't sink
her. Because Of the war the public
were not admitted to the launching.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-07-04
GREEKS ABOUT TO ENTER WAR.

Athens, June 29-Although war has
not yet been declared, the Greek gov
ernment considers that state Of war
exists since it's advent to power yes
terday. Recall of Greek diplomatic
representatives to the central powers
is imminent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-07-04

The militant suffragettes in Wash
ingtOn are acting with an utter lack
of consideration. They should pack
up their doll rags and come home
Commercial Appeal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-07-04

The summer suits Of the policemen
have arrived and this morning all OF
them are on the streets enjoying the
eoolnsss Of their light uniforms.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-07-04

Mr.. s L. Giireath has been pro-
noted to- the position of superintend
snt Of the Texas Co. vice NJ. Saspett,
who has been trsnsssrrsd. .,I
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-07-04

Greeks Break With Central Powers.
Athens, June 29.-The Greek gov
ernment has broken diplomatic rela-
tons with Germany. Austria Hungary,
Bulgaria and Turkey.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-07-04

and has accomplished special results
in Improvement made in markets
and the slaughter pens.
The League has responded to calls
made upon it in assisting with the
welcome home given to the boys from
the border; in providing homes for
and helping with the entertainment Of
the Canning Club girls, and in taking
the entire charge Of the Womens De
partment at the County Fair in No
vember We assisted here on Field
Day, and sent a committee to meet
the County Commissioners to urge the
acceptance of the County Health Sur
vey. We have gotten up one Fashion
Show in October, and assisted with
one in the spring. both of which were
very successful financially.
In April we held Reciprocity Day in
the Elks parlors, at which there was
an interesting program and a large
attendance to hear the entertaining
talk by the State President. Mrs. j
l.. Coker. We have paid the usual
$40 for the Winthrop Scholarship
Fund. and your president has respond
ed to numerous calls from other
places for information concerning our
work here.
And now that / have reported upon
much that has been accomplished dur
ing the past year | beg leave to make
a few general comments and recon-
mendations before closing. First l
want to plead guilty that for the past
two or three months. during which we
have been growing accustomed to the
fact that the United States is actually
Pat war, and have been busy organic
ing the service league and the Red
Cross. and putting forth special efforts
to meet the conditions confronting US
1--we have not been as actively at work
The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-19

dropping board should be clean ed off. All cleats which are fas- tened to the walls of the house should be removed as far as pos sibie. When the house has been thoroughly cleaned the spraying can take place.
 The spraying may be done with any kind of a spray. In large houses >the barrel spray would be the most efficient as it i would save time in mixing up the material. In smaller houses the bucket spray can be used to good advantage and for the pouI- tryman with a small house on a back lot, the hand spray would serve the purpose and at the same time be inexpensive.
 These different solutions and mixtures can be applied with a brush. This practice is not as rapid nor is it as effective as spraying. Spraying with a good spray will force the solution into small cracks and crevices.
 The spraying should he repeat ed every ten days or two weeks until the mites are destroyed and after this the houses should be sprayed once a month &s preventative. If this is done regularly the poultryman will not be bothered much with one of the greatest pests.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-19
Hurry the Cotton to Maturity

Very little is known about the control of the boil weevil, but J A. Evans, Assistant Chief of the Extension Service for the South, who was in Arkansas last week conferring with W. c. Lassetter, Director of the Extension Divi- sion, says: The most impo, tant thing is to hurry your cotton to maturity as soon as possible so that the crop will be made before the weevil is able to get in It's worst damage. The mostimpor- tant in hurrying, is rapid. shal- low cultivation. Keep eyerlast- ingly at your cultivating until at least the middle of August. Keep a dust mulch around the cotton plant".
 Mir. Evans said that in cotton fields where only small spots have been infested with weevils, it might pay to pick up and burn the fallen squares, but he said that if the infestation is general throughout the field, this would not be profitable.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-19
Plenty of Garden Calendars Left

There is still time to plant veg etables to can. If you haven't all you need for family use next win ter. wby not plant more? Write to the Extension Division. Uni versity of Arkansas, Fayetteville for the Home Garden Circular which will give you suggestions for every month during the re mainder of the year. Plenty o garden calendars are also stil available for distribution.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-19
A Cash Offer.

The Independent has made a special clubbing rate with The Memphis Weekly Gem Appeal by which we will furnish both papers tor one year for the price of $1.25. The Com mercial Appeal is one of the largest and best papers in the South, and we hope to receive many new sub scriptions on this offer; S1 25 cash for both papers.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-19
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a local disease, greatly in- fuenced by constitutional conditions, and in order to cure it you must take an internal remedy. Halls Catarrh Medi- cine is taken internally and acts thru the blood on the mucous surfaces of the system. Halls Catarrh Medicine was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years. It is com posed of some of the best tonics known combined with some of the best blood purifiers. The perfect combination of the ingredients in Halls Catarrh Medi- cine is what produces such wonderful results in catarrhal conditions. Send for testimonials, free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,. Props, Toledo, O.
 All Druggists, 75c.
 Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-19
Spraying for Mites

During July and August mites multiply very rapidly. They may be found Tn cracks and crevices and in the filth of the hen houses. | It IS in these cracks and creviceS that the mite lays it's eggs which are soon matched and developed into adult mites. Mites differ from lice in that they do not live on the bird' $ body, but mass to- gether in these cracks and crev- ices about the house. At night they crawl to the birds and suck blood, returning to their hiding places before the birds leave the roost in the morning. It is due to this habit of the mite that it is necessary to spray the house in stead of treating the birds.
 Spraying or painting the inte rior of the house, the roosts and nests with strong kerosene emul sion, crude petroleum, gasoline or crude carbolic acid and kerO> sene will kill these mites and if repeated every ten days or two weeks will eventually free the houses of the pests. Common white wash with kerosene and crude carbolic acid may be used but this is not as effective as some of the other sprays men 1 tioned in as much as the white wash leaves scales oh tt.e side of the house and this forms an ex- cellent place for the future gen eration of mites to gather,
 In making up the kerosene emulsion use the following for mula: Shave one pound of com mon laundry soup into a gallon of soft water; steep it until a paste is formed, then add two gallons of kerosene. This forms the stock solution and wben mix ed pp for use should be useC fifteen to one, that is, fifteer parts of water to one part of the stock solution. The crude car bolic acid and kerosene may bt mixed in proportions, one gallor of crude carbolic acid to two gal Ions of kerosene. The crude pc troleum as well as the kerosene may be applied alone with goot Iresults.
 Before the spraying is started the houses should be thoroughly lcleaned. The nests should be re moved and nesting and materia I as we'll as the litter from tht floors should be burned The
The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-19
Page s Weekly Letter

Little Rock, Ark, July IS. 1917.-Many reports are coming Tn daily concerning the presence of the Boil Weevil. In some cases the weevils are puncturing a large share of the early squares
 The damage done will depend largely upon weather conditions and the treatment that the cot. ton gets during the next few weeks. The adult weevil prefers to feed upon the young squares. When one is punctured an egg is deposited which develops into small white worm within three or five days. From the time the egg is laid until the adult weevil comes out is from two to three weeks. After square has been punctured it usually falls to the ground within few days. If the square falls in the shade of the plant or in a bunch of grass the chances for the development of the weevil is good. but if the di
 rect sunlight can strike it the young weevil will usually be kill ed The temperature of the sur face of the ground is much high CT than it is two or three feet above. Because of the above facts the most practical method of combating the insect is by giving constant and shallow cul- tivation. This will keep down the grass and weeds, so that the sun has the very best chance to strike every falling square. Very frequently chain attachment is put on the blow, which will tend to drag the squares to the mid dle of the rows. The constant cultivation will also help to main tain the moisture in the soil and foster the rapid growth of the cotton plants A few weeks of rain or lack of proper cultivation would mean absolute destruction of the crop in many instances. Write to the State Department of Agriculture for Farmers Bul. letin No. 512. This bulletin GOV CTS the Boil proplem thoroughly.
 Altho the seed of cowpeas and soy beans are high, a small patch at least should be planted on ev- cry farm. From this patch the seed for next year can be saved. The vines can then he pastured off or turned under. Feed is high priced and an acre of cowpeas will help in furnishing feed for the hogs that are to make the meat for the family. Try turning under an acre of cowpeas vines after they have beed pastureu and see the effect that it will have on the cotton or corn crop next year. In addition to the cowpeas and soy beans, a patch of wheat, oats, of rye should be put in if the seed can possibly be obtained. Even with the high price of seed it will pay large dividends to SOW some of the above crops in the cotton
 middles in the latter half of Sep tember or early October for win
The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-19

ter pasture. sThe mule, horse or hog must be fed, and it is much cheaper to furnish green pasture than to buy the feed.
 ,JNO. H. PAGE,
 Commissioner of Agriculture.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-19

When you have the bachache the liver or kidneys are sure to get out of gear. Try Sanol it does wonders for the liver, kidneys and bladder. A trial 35c bottle of Sanol will convince you Get it at the drug store. Adv. 52tf
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-05
AUSTRIA WILL
BREAK, BELIEVE
u. S. OFFICIALS
Think Germany Will Force
Dual Monarchy to Sever
Relations.
Secretary Lansing Confirms
Reports that Penfeld is
- Returning.

Washington, April 6.-Off1cial con-
f1rmation Of Ambassador Penf1eld's
return to this country from Vienna
was given Sy Secretary Lansing to-
day for the first time since the ru-
mors started about a week ago that
he was coming back. No reason for
the return, however. were given.
The Austrian situation still remains
uncertain, with a preponderant opin.
ion here, that German influence will
force the dual monarchy to share
Germany's relationship with the Uni
ted States. 1t is realized that despite
Austria's formal endorsement of the
German submarine campaign, she has
been very anxious to avoid a break
with this country. Powerful though
this feeling has been. she has not been
able to resist German pressure.
Any hopes that officials here have
that Austria, Bulgaria and Turkey
might become strong enough influ-
ence with the central alliance to force
a withdrawal Of the submarine war
fare or more conciliatory attitude
toward peace has been much shaken
recently by a fuller realization OF
Germanys influence in those coun-
tries.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-05
JESS WILLARD
WOULD ENLIST;
OFFER TAKEN
Champion Offers Services
and Recruiting Chief says
He can Have Chance.

Washington, April 5.-Jess Will
lard, the heavyweight pugilist. sent
this telegram today to President Will
son:
II will fight. When do you want
me?,' s.-a%..
Chicago, April 5.--lNearnins Of jess
willard's offer Captain F.taR. Kenny
chief of the army recruiting bureau
here, Immediately mailed letter to
the fighter. He said that men like
the champion were needed and II he
would report to Captain Kenny he
would be put at work at once On re-
cruiting duty, with the rank Of lieu
tenant in the reserve and given a
chance to go with the first American
contingent sent to France.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-05
Suppressed Portion of Fa-
nous Plot of the German
Foreign Minister to Get
Mexico into War With U.
s. is Made Public in House
Debate on War. Resolu-
ton.
LANSING pNNIES IT.

LANSING DENIES 1T.
Washington, April b-When Rep
resentative Mnler's statement was
shown to Secretary Lansing, he do
cIared that the Zimmerman note
contained no such proposals..
Washington, April 6.-Reprssenta-
tive Miller, Of Duluth. Minn.. Repub-
lican member of the foreign Affairs
committee, sprung surprise during
discussion Of the war resolution In
the house today by holding that an
unpublished paragraph Of the Zem-
norman note on q Mexican-Jap plot
with Germany offered to establish a
submarine base in q Mexican port,
supply Mexico with unlimited quanti-
ties OF arms and ammunition and send
German reservists in the United States
to Mexico.
Representative Miller further said
he understood three German schoon.
ers had landed on the western coast
Of Mexico and that Villa was sur
rounded by German omcsrs who had
taken charge Of the drilling Of hia
men. NeliAbles information. he said,
also was that CarraazA army VA
mot much bot1or."
The uA1uAlisas4 DssAoa e ~
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-05
APPROPRIATION
BILLS PASSED
House Passes Bills Carrying Ap.
preparations of Over $780,
100000 in Quick Succession.

Washington, April 5.-Four big ap-
preparation bills which failed in the
senate at the last session were re-
passed in quick succession yesterday
by the house, thus clearing the way
for the war resolution which will be
brought up today at 10 o'clock.
The bills carried appropriations of
more than s44o:ooo.ooo. They were:
Army $240.000,00O; sundry civil
$13S,241 900: general deficiency $62,-
$4,000 and military academy ST.
$4,000.
No changes were made in the form
OF any of the measures as they passed
the house at the last session. Nu-
merous emergency amendments will
be added to them in the senate and
the final bills will be drafted in con-
ference.
Many additional Appropriation bills
will have to be passed but their size
or form will not be known until cor
gress has declared state of war ex-
listing and the executive branch of the
government has submitted it's plans
for prosecuting hostilities. Tentative
plans now being discussed are to pass
special deficiency bill similar to one
carrying S50.000,000 which passed
prior to the spanish-American war, to
be used In any emergency which may
arise In the various departments.
Chairmen Of all house committees
only await word from the president
as to what he would have them do
before taking action. Within a few
days, 1t is expected. the naval mill
tary, ways and means and judiciary
committees will begin considering war
measures.
Representative Padgett, chairman
of the naval committee. ;ntroduced a
bill yesterday to permit the president
to take over boats. including small
craft, in case Of war; Chairman Dent
of the military committee. said he
awaited word from Secretary Baker
as to what steps he desired the com
mittee to take before calling it to-
gether.
The judiciary committee will begin
consideration in few DAYS Of the
espionage bill, which failed at the last
session.