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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-15
TEXAS RAISES FIRST
VOLUNTEER ARMY To
PLANT FOOD CROPS
Pamela County EnIiStS Three
Companies and Plans Seven
MOre-Women Organize War
Canning Force

CARTHAGE Tex. May 12.-Panola
county's food army. organized here. is
probably Americas best organized food
production plan.
ON the day war was declared enlist
ments began in Company A. First regi-
ment. Volunteer Food Producers of
America.
one hundred enlistments were secured
the first DAY Now three companies
are enrolled and the plan Is spreading
10 the whole state.
Pamela county plans TO form ten COM
ranies for the new food army, and as
many companies of women volunteer
food conservers and preservers with or
Eanization work already under way.
When war came w. C. Banks. a Car
thage lawyer. got the idea food was
Eoiry to De needed as much as muni-
tious He originated the United States
army Of food producers idea.
Walter e. Whitman. owner Of the
East Texas Register, published here,
whipped the plan into military shape
L. r. Van Sandt. secretary of the Coun-
~ Business Mems league. sent out the
call for volunteers.
So the men OF Pamela county went
10 war on untitled land They have
seeded every nook and corner. They have
plowed closer to fences than ever be-
fore They have gone into the corners
Of stake and rider fences with pole
beans and berry bushes. allowing not an
inch TO go to waste. Now there is
scarcely an acre i'm all Pamela county
not under cultivation.
When carl NORMAN. assistant secre-
tary OF agriculture. came TO Texas Paul
Reversing tho farmers to rise and
conquer rhe idle land he was delighted
with what is being dOue.
Dallas county quickly took up the food
army plan and now many other counties
have adoufod a.
When the harvest comes the woman
volunteers will can. preserve or dry the
rrons that require such treatment.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-15
w. B. Stubs to Head
Georgia Sunday Schools

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
SAVANNAH, Ga, May 1.-THE state
Sunday school convention will come to
an end tonight 1t is understood w. B.
Stubs, of SHavannah. is to be elected
president, and that Secretary Sims will
be reelected, and that Augusta will be
chosen as the place for holding the 1918
convention.
The delegates are at Tybee this after
noon, many of them will enjoy their
first surf bath. The exodus for home
will begin this evening. All the Wis
ftors report a most pleasant convention.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-15
CAUSE OF FOOD SHORTAGE
AND ITS BEST REMEDIES
Crop Experts Say Survey OF
Labor and Other Situa-
tons Is Necessary
NY Il. R. sEASEz AND r. E.
CaAODoCK,
CAdembers OF the Teaching Staff Of Co
Iulnria University

NEW YORK. May l2.-The principal
causes o. the threatened food shortage
sre the extensive winter killing of the
winter wheat crop the shortage of farm
workers. the scarcity and high cost of
seed and Of fertilizers, and the unwil-
liuEuesS or inability OF farmers to incur
the heavy expenses necessary to eff
cieut farming unless given protection
against falling prices as the harvest
season approaches.
\ mere enumeration of these causes
suggests remedies.
Nothing can now he done TO restore
the winter wheat crop, but aggressive
efforts TO supplement il by n record
spring wheat crop may yet go far 10
save the situation.
As a first step toward relieving the
shortage OF farm workers a survey
should he undertaken in the principal
agricultural states to determine the
number OF farm workers that will be re-
quired. The already existing machinery
Of public employment bureaus may
then. he utilized to address a nationwide
appeal TO all those competent to do ag-
riculturaI work to turn to it this sum-
mer as the surest means OF serving
their country I'm its hour OF need.
Ir sufficient workers cannot be Sc
cured by these means. the same machin-
men for tic army and navy may be en-
pI0yed 70 induce some of them to turn
20 agriculture aS an equally important
branch Of the national service.
When Consumption is substituted for
voluntary enliStments. the drafts may
he made larger than mere military ser
vice requires. and those called into ser
vice may. II qualified. he given the
choice between fighting for their coun.
try or farming for their country.
Even more urgent than survey OF
the labor situation is n survey OF the
seed and fertilizer situation.
The hest agency for assisting farmers
20 procure the seed and fertilizers they
require would seem TO be the recently
orcanized federal farm loan board.
Fear Of falling prices. before crops
can be harvested and sold, is the last
serious check 70 increased food produc-
ton.
The government might well follow
the example of some European states
/ in guaranteeing generous minimum
prices for staple products. Ike wheat
corn. rye. oats. barley and potatoes II
81 was later compelled TO buy In some OF
these products 70 maintain the prices Il
/ had established, II could readily dispose
OF them 70 its European allies.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-15
Eat More Corn" Slogan
Agricultural Department

WASHINGTON. May 12.--With a
world of wheat shortage. the agricul-
ture department today launched a
countrywide propaganda urging gen
eral wartime use of corn on the table.
At present. only 10 per cent of the
American corn output is utilized as hu-
man food. The rest is fed TO cattle.
OF this, five per cent has been eX-
ported.
without seriously affecting the meat
supply, il rs believed, the present 200,-
600, 900 bushels now annually used as
food. could be many times multiplied.
Corn substitutes-unsuitab for the
tablet is pointed out, can to a great
extent, supplant corn as feed, at least
during the war.
There is virtually four times as much
corn as wheat grown in the country
and the department wants more plant
ed
Circulars and posters describing va
rious corn dishes and foods, will be
circulated broadcast, bearing the slo-
gan: Feat More Corn"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-15
NAVAL CONSULTING
BOARD CONFERS ON
SUBMARINE FIGHT
Anti-U-BOat Device Believed
to Have Been Submitted,
Edison, Still on "Work Jag,
Is Not Present

WASHINGTON. May 12.-With the
greatest brain power of the nation TO-
cuSed upon the problem the naval con-
sulting board met here today to survey
results of their labors to find a means
TO fight the U-boats.
When the members went into Secre-
tary Daniels office, after a preliminary
consultation, they carried little box,
believed to contain a model OF some anti
submarine device-their jealousy guard
ed secret.
Thomas A. Edison, chairman of the
board. who for days has been on one OF
his famous work jags" in his labora-
tory, working out his plan to defeat the
C-boats, declined TO leave his work even
for few hours TO attend the meeting.
Unusual interest was manifested in
this meeting in view Of the recent state
ment of W. l.. Saunders, A member, that
che board was on the right trail.
Great secrecy was maintained Be
yond the fact of the meeting. officials
from Daniels on down refused to give
even scraps of information
Elmer A Sperry, inventor of the
horoscope. who is credited with having
evolved a device that may successfully
combat the submarine, was at the con-
ference.
The war and navy departments are
mobilizing all available military and
naval knowledge to take part in contin-
uous councils on the conduct Of the
war
Rear Admiral A. G. Winterhalter. for
two years commander of the Asiatic
fleet. was ordered to Washington to take
a place on the general board. Major
William H. Rose, of the Canal zone s
corps of engineers, was today ordered
to report here. Many other men of wide
military knowledge and experience are
being drawn in.
Rear Admiral Austin NJ. Knight viii
assume command of the Asiatic fleet.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-15
Alaska's Young Men
Eager to Join Navy;
Ce,tch Patriotic Spirit

WASHINGTON. May 12.-Aiaska men
want "a serve IN the United States navy.
Reports reaching the navy publicity bu-
resu. New York City, from the COM
handing officer Of the Alaskan radio ex-
petition bring news that when the L. s.
= Saturn arrived A. COrdOvs twelve mea
applied for enlistment. out OF which two
were accepted The newspapers caught
the spirit and ~ once began patriotic
cooperation in stimulating recruiting.
Lieutenant r. Luckel. L. S. ". COM
handing the radio expedition. reports to
the bureau that as there are no recruit
ing stations in Alaska arrangements
have been made to receive all young men
who wish 10 join the navys There being
no recruiting station in Alaska the ship
Saturn will he at COrdOva from May
10th to May 18th Notices 70 this effect
have been sent into the interior and il
is expected that many men Will enlist.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-15
Government Takes Over
Mines in a Strike as a
Protection for Contracts

YOUNGSTOWN, Pa, May 1.-The fed
eral government today took over the
mines of the Stineman Coal company,
at South Fork, near here, where a strike
is in progress Soldiers were stationed
around the property and officials of the
company were instructed to refuse all
information as to the coal mined OF its
destination.
Many industrial plants operated with
coal from this district are at work on
government contracts, and if the mines
are closed they will be compelled to sus-
pend operations. The action of the gov
eminent at South Fork is said here to
forecast what may be expected through
out this section until the miners and
operators reach an agreement.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-15
WILL HENRY ARRESTED
ON CHARGE OF MURDER

Especial Dispatch 70 The JournaL)
WAYCROSS. Ca, May 11.-Charged
with killing John Henry Washington at
Live Oak. Fla, on February IL, VIII
Henry was arrested in waycross today
by county officers. Henry used base
ball bat in his attack on Washington,
according TO information received here
from Sheriff Lyle, Of Live Oak knocking
the mans brains out. The man has con-
fessed. according 10 officers making the
arrest
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-15
United States Gunners
Quicken the Dive of
Sinking British Ship

NEWPORT, r. J., May 12.--When
the British oil tank motor ship Sebas-
tian, sunk near here. she was quickened
on he'd dive to the bottom by shots from
United States gunboat which had gone
to her assistance. members of the Sc
bastian crew said on landing here to-
day
The ship had been abandoned and the
crew placed in boats when she began
10 sink stern first. shot from the
gunboat which then staged target prac-
tice struck her and a second splintered
an upturned end just before she dived
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-15
DUTCH SHIPS ALLOWED TO
LEAVE AMERICAN PORTS

AMSTERDAM. May 12-Dutch own
ers or twenty-five Dutch vessels. laden
mostly with food and which have been
IN American ports for many weeks. to-
day ordered their commanders TO pro-
coed TO Holland. This action was said
% be due to assurances received from
London that nothing now prevents re-
sumption Of traffic with America"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-15
NO AMATEURS WAR,
BUT GRIM BUSINESS,
PRESIDENT DECLARES
"ThiS Should Be Expression of
Practical Genius of America
ITSELF " He Adds, at Red
Cross Dedication

WASHINGTON. May 12.-President
Wilson said in a public address here
today that the struggle against Ger
many means grim business on every
side of it," but that America had put
its heart into the task and would re-
spond as a united nation to the call of
service.
Speaking at the dedication of a Red
Cross memorial for the women of the
Civil war, the president predicted that
the present struggle not only would
obliterate the last division between the
north and south but would wipe out
ANY lines either of race or association
cutting athwart the great body of the
nation" This new union, he said, would
result from a common suffering and
sacrifice for the unselfish cause of free
dom and democracy.
1--WE look for no profit" said he, I'VE
will accept no advantage out of this
war we go because we believe the
very principles upon which the AmerS-
can republic was founded are now at
stake and must be indicated"
Former President Taft introduced Mr..
Wilson as the nations leader in the
greatest war in history, "a war whose
sacrifices we can not realize" Secre
tary Baker formally presented the
memorial building to the Red Cross
made In accepting it as honorary head
of the society.
The building, handsome 100000
structure built by the government, was
dedicated to both the women Of the
north and south.
Mr.. Wilson declared that although
the United States had gone into the
war with no special grievance of our
own" the cost might be sufferings and
sacrifices of such magnitude that those
of the Civil war would seem infinites-
sinai. To the end that the best use be
made of aid to alleviate conditions, he
urged that all philanthropic efforts be
directed through organized channels
such as the Red Cross.
Senator Williams, of Mississippi,
spoke on "The Women of the South.
and the Rev. Horace Percy Silver, chap
lain Of the West Point Military acad-
envy, on "The Women of the North"
Secretary Lansing and Secretary Dan
iels and several foreign diplomats also
were present.
After the exercises which were held
in the d. A. r. building, the president
and Mr.. Taft reviewed about a thou
sand members of the "Women's Vol
unteer Aid Corps" led by Mrs. Hugh
L. Scott, Mrs. Newton d. Baker and
Mrs. Josephus Daniels, as vice chair
men
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-15
HEART or COUNTRY
is IN THIS WAR

I say the heart Of this country
is in this war because it would not
have gone into il If it's heart had
not been prepared for il. It would
not have gone into it if il had not
first believed there was an oppor-
tunity to express the character OF
the United States We have gone
in with no special grievance Of our
own. because we have always said
that we were the friends and Serv-
ants of mankind We look for no
profit. We look for no ADVANTAGE
We will accept no advantage out
of this war. We go because we
believe that the very principals
upon which the American republic
were founded are now at stake
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-15
PRESIDENT WILSON'S
SPEECH IN PULL

The president spoke as follows:
1t gives me very deep gratifca-
ton as the titular head of the
American Red Cross to accept in
the name of that association this
significant and beautiful gift. the
gift of the government and of pri-
vate individuals who have con-
ceived their duty in a noble spirit
and upon a great scale. 1t is sig
nificant that it should be dedicated
to the women who served to allie
viate suffering and comfort those
who were in need during our Civil
war, because their thoughtful, dis
interested self-sacrificing devotion
is the spirit which should always
illustrate the services of the Red
Cross.
The Red Cross needs at this time
more than il ever needed before
the comprehending support of the
American people and all the fscili-
ties which could be placed at its
disposal to perform it's duties ade-
quately and efficiently.
I believe that the American peo-
pie. perhaps hardly yet, realize the
sacrifices and sufferings that are
before them. We thought the
scale of our Civil war was unpre-
cedented. but in comparison with
the struggle into which we have
now entered, the Civil war seems
almost insignificant in it's proper
lions and in its expenditure or
treasure and of blood. And, there
fore it is a matteu Of the greatest
importance that we should at the
outset see to il that the American
Red Cross is equipped and pre-
pared for the things that lie be
fore it. Tt will be our instrument
to do the works of alienation and
of mercy which will attend this
struggle. OF course, the scale upon
which ii shall act will be greater
than the scale Of any other duty
that it has ever attempted to per-
form.
Il is i'm recognition Of that fact
that the American Red Cross has
just added to its organization
small body of men whom it has
chosen TO call its war council-not
because they are to counsel war.
but because they are to serve in
this special war those purposes of
counsel which have become so inn
peratively necessary. Their first
duty will he to raise great fund
out OF WHltU 10 uIdW the resources
for the performance of their duty.
and | do not believe that it will be
necessary to appeal to the Ameri-
can people to respond to their call
for funds because the heart of this
country is in this war, and if the
heart of the country is in the war,
its heart will express itself in the
gifts that will be poured out for
those humane purposes.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-15

10 you the Weather Man? You wouldn't you
u knew that times out of his predictions right.
group the braneS scientists in the world working
day and night to make them right times out of 5.
Shippers merchandise would spend millions TO get the
information which Weather Bureau urniShesor nothing.
Mariners virtually conde their lives property to the keeping
of the Weather Bureau.
Farmers from Maine to California depend upon for warning
and advice
efficiency, pogreSveness and usefulness your Weather
and shoulders above the Weather Bureaus of other
nations.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-15
NlnNkD Only DC a POnnd

~ - - RW Sugar &c per pound
Of leaders. We
you money groceries. Write
for particulars. Coe-Conrsd Co., Dept B-4.
Chicago. Ill.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-15
WOMEN OF THE NATION
SISTERS UNDER THE SKIN

Let the government erect the
monument and let it be dedicated
i'm the name and consecrated to the
memory of the southern as well as
the northern women of heroic
mould of those sOul-trying times
when the war between the states
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-15
The American Government
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN
A Book That Shows Uncle Sam at Work

gives concerning your Weather Bureau that eye
openers.
about prediction which saved S5oooooo worth OF
lives About another forecast covering
small section which saved 100000 worth of property few
hours.
About the thermometer which viii the heat of candle
miles away the tiny suspended by WomanS hair
which registers the minuteSt atmospheric changes
The CHAPTER on the like the book
entertaining novel, yet absolutely accurate its facts
Every branch of Government packed with interest for the
man with the it. Mr.. Hakn has the eye and what
better the write he You haven't read book in
wear not barring chest Sellers that held your interest
this book will
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-08-28
no WTHE DRAFT ARMY WILL MOVE
TO CAMPS.
Continued from page one)

for the entraining. Every man In the quota
shall be notified by posted notice and by
mail TO report al the office Of the board be-
tween 5 In the morning and 5 In the AFTER
noon on the day set. The hour for re-
porting shall not be more than "A hours be-
fore the time set nor less than l..
On reporting the men will be held to-
have employed a number Of assistants to
direct the new soldiers IL will also have
made contracts with lodging houses, no.
tells and restaurants III the neighborhood
of the offices 80 that tickets issued by the
board will be accepted for the food and
lodging Of conscripis, these tickets to be
cashed later by a disbursing officer of the
government.
In the discretion of the board men Inv
ing in the neighborhood Of the offices will
be allowed 10 sleep and eat ut their homes.
Each man j. TO be notified that from this
moment he j. n soldier and subject 10 mil
itary discipline.
Conscripts will be accompanied To their
lodgings by members of the board and as
iEHtd " IL. u uitH VIII w noiiiitd "
appear for retreat call at the office of the
board M $50 in the afternoon. They will
be told when they are To report TO entrain.
The hour Tor reporting 10 entram shall be
ID minutes ahead of the time when the
train i 10 depart. plus the time il takes 10
move the men from the office 10 the sta
ton.
hll... IL. .AA. 4. 80. AI-.aallaI .f thu fytYa
for entrainmcni one of their number shall
be- selected by the board ~ the man IN
charge lie shall select an assistant. The
men will be instructed 10 obey all l~n>iruc-
lions from 1.-The man IN charge The
quota. accompanied by the board, will then
move 10 the station. The hoard will pre-
sent transportation requests and receive
for their meals en- route.
The man III charge" will care for the
tickets and Will also have IN his custody
all the papers. roll and the hike which ac-
company the troops and which are 10 he
turned over IL the adluiant of the tram
np camp. A. soon n the train has left
the local board will telegraph the admtant
of the training camp. stating the number
of men who have been sent. the time Of
their departure. their route and the prob
able time of their arrival. " the Journey
i of more than T. hour the man III
charge will send d telegram Ia the adlu-
tani six hours before the arrival, telling
when the quota j. 10 be- expected.
Cameron county men will be assembled
at Camp Travis, San Antonio.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-08-28
TEXAS PLANS A
BIG WHEAT CROP
THIS STATE WILL 90 HER SHARE
TOWARD WINNING WAR BY ADD
ING so. OO0. 900 BUSHELS.
lBy Associated f'rcss.l

AUSTIN, Tex, Aug. 2S.-Folowing the
plan outlined by kansaa end other wheat
growing states, Texas intends to do her
share toward winning the war by raising
wheat. according Ia +. ". Cole, of the
state department Of agriculture $4,000.
600 bushels i the goal sci for 1918. \
campaign to that end already has been
lancuhed.
Cooperation Of the Texas Gram Deal
err association has been enlisted by the
department Of agriculture and To- stimulate
interest among farmers and make II easier
for them to sow much seed, the a-~ocla-
ton has agreed t. furnish seed what IL
coSt. IN the rover.
More than 10000 farmers in the grain
belt Of Texas are beng advised OF the
campaign and Mr.. Cole believes the total
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-08-28
SYRUP FROM THE
MESQUITE BEAN
MANUFACTURE IN TIME PROMISES
TO EQUAL the PEANUT AND THE
COTTONSEEO INDUSTRIES.
(By Associated Press.)

AUSTIN, Texas. Aug. 2s.-The manu-
~facture of syrup from mesquite beans
promises to equal in the course of time the
peanut and cotton seed industry IN Texas.
according to Commissioner o. Agriculture
Fred ". DAVIS. lie has lust received q
sample of syrup me- from the mesquite
bean. manufactured by X. &. Ledford Of
San Angelo which indicates the pos~ibllI-
tie Of TIPS new industry.
Writing in connection with syrup manu-
featured from the mesquite bean. Mr.. Led
ford SAYS: ''The idea i To use glucose
or sugar in the manufacture Of syrup and
the residue 10 be- ground into meal for
feed for stock. The beans can be gath
cred BY the children. giving employment
also 10 thousands OF poor Mexican~.
Commissioner Da'.s declares he viii
push this new industry in Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-08-28
NORTH CAROLINA FARMERS MEET

RALEIGH. n. III. Aug. 27.-Food pro-
dnction and conservation will be- the "big
idea" 1T the State Farmer SAND Farm
Women'~ convention which j. ~ begin IFS
SESSION tomorrow 1T the North Carolina
state college VI agriculture and engineer
ing. Present indications point 70 an at
tendance Of fully 1000 delegates and Wis
it0r~ from all over the state. Problems
Of marketing and credit and the methods
VI organizing and operating national farm
loan associations are among the subjects
The convention will continue il sessions
three day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-08-28

acreage in wheat in Texas this year will
establish a record. Last years acreage
was loo, 600.
The attention Of the farmers j. being
called to the fact that the federal govern
ment has fixed 4 minimum price Of two
dollars a bushel for wheat nj local mar
ketS.
The campaign for more wheat A. being
organized throughout the country. Con-
t~crence~ To further il were held in In
dianapolis Aug. 20 and in Kansas City
Aug. -. A third has been set tor. Aug.
~ IN Spokane.