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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-25
is constituted with a lot OF oratory

is constituted with lot OF oratory
and parliamentary form.
"A constitution and by laws ,elab
crate enough for the fundamental law
of a state, are drawn up. A long list
OF committees is appointed. Most OF
the committe members go home swell.
ing with pride at the recognition given
but the majoritysof them never do
anything. NsThe, scheme is too elabor.
ate. r'' ~'',..''' -
Boards of Trade and Business Mems
associations very frequently prove per
manent without much effort: Their
necessity and &usefulness is-toO obvi-
Gus to need argument. The dollar is
i. tangible, basis for their activity.
Business men see. that unless some
such, basis for cooperative effort is
provided, a town can not advance
commercially. And, these associations
often do exceedingly useful work along
the line of town tbetterment. but this
is. more or less incidental. -.
, There Is room in every town also
for, separate organizati ton for town
Identification, tree and shrub planting
park development removal of insight
Illness, promotions OF order, betterment
of housings conditions, in short for
the multifarious ends grouped under
the word, Improvement. Such a So
ciety has two functions, to promote
public sentiment, and to create work
ing systems by which these ends can
be- permanently accomplished.
The average Town Improvement So
ciety has a few meetings at which
there is much talk and little action.
Usually one or two positive things
are accomplished. After that interest
1anguishes and soon the organization
ceases to meet. How can public in
terest be. stimulated so that such a
work can be a permanent force in the
life Of every continuity? 1>''f~-
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-25
Time for First Apple Spray.

''The amount of apple bloom in Iowa
this year will not be large from the
present Indication of fruit buds" &C.
cording to the extension: horticulturists
at Iowa State college. "This, however,
need not mean that Iowa will 7have a
poor apple crop. If trees are properly
sprayed this light bloom will result in il
q full crop.
..The first or cluster bud spray
should be applied just before blooming
time" they remind, April goth or
soon after in southern Iowa and the
last of April in northern part. Eight
quarts Of lime sulphur and 3 pounds
Of lead arsenate to 50 gallons Of wa;
ter can be used for this first spray
which Is very important in controlling
apple scab and the early leaf eating ~
sectS ~ ~ ri L. .ET !. 81. ia
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-25
Tree PLANTING Cleanup Item.

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plant up" too, should be included
in the cleanup campaign on the farm
say: tlie forestry men at Iowa State
college, who suggest that tree plant
ing should begin very soon. Every
days delay decreases chances OF sue
cessful tree planting. Young ever
greens Should be we'll established IN
new locations before dry weather
comes, to insure thrifty growth.
In windlbreaks and shelterbelts the
trees should be spaced Is feet apart
in the row and the rows 10 to IL feet
apart. Cedar trees are planted about
half these distances. The spacing
, should be alternate, that is, tree in
one row SHOULD fill the opening Be.
tween two trees in the row on either
side. Have the ground we'll prepared
in advance as in planting farm crops.
Where the land is moist but wei!
drained, Norway spruce, white pine,
and white cedar are .the hest species
TO plantaf Set out four Or five year old
once transplanted stock. The young
trees may be bought Of any reliable
.lI1urseryman. Several nurseries in the
state make a specially of evergreens.
The young trees will usually be dc.
livered in good condition. Keep the
roots Of the tree constantly moist.
This may be done by pudding them
that is by placing the small trees in a
pail containing the right depth of thin
mud. Never allow the roots of ever.
green nursery stock to dry out or even
look like they are dry. Set the young
trees out as soon rs possible after
they arrive. II these directions are
followed. the paintings should succeed
and few requirements be necessary.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-25
NO Ru,. LES FOR BABY.

Simplicity, warmth, looseness and
softness-these are the prime requis.
tiles of clothing for young baby, says
the home economies department at
Iowa State college.
Make the first garments without
tucks. gathers or RUTHLESS" the sewing
instructors say about II inches Ions
and without an inch of superfious ma
terial. Ella borate clothes are foolish
because they neither wear as we'll nor
look as well after repeated washing as
simpler clothing and because they are
likely to bssworn too long time with
out laundering. -" '''.' 49,
Have the baby's clothing loose
enough. Give him room to grow. If
he looks"lost in his clothing, rcmcnl-
Der herwilT Outgrow th;:t. Lose clothes
will never harm him. Tight clothes
mays sig r;r;ShiH 'f'' "a - = ~
and3 seftness must not DO
forgotten in choosing material for ba-
by clothes Not only softncss OF sur
face l;but sof:ness Of texture is de-
sirablc." 81! = ~
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-25
Organize War Food committee s

Plans to effectively organize the
state through special ;" county war
emergency food committees that will
help meet the farm laborshortage, in
crease food supply, prevent food
wastes> and promote economy and
thrift have been completed by the ag-
ricultural extension department Of
Iowa State college; which offers all
possible aid in promoting the ,Organi-
cations. ,-',-' ..-
The plan of organizing calls for
mass meetings to be held in each coun-
ty, at which will be represented the
press, pulpit, farmers and civic or
ganizations, bankers, manufacturers
and others, and at which meeting the
food committee will be formed. ''e'' n
: As the first :active"duty Of the epn,-
mittee the department then 'rec61la-
mends farm labor bureaus be Gstab-
lished. that all boys underimilitary age
be enlisted for farm work; that, ar
'rangcments be made with COMMERCIAL
clubs, merchants; tlnanufa cturers land
other employers to release help for
short periods for farm work in rush
seasons; that all persons who are, re.
tired and physically able be urged to
resume farm labor. Definite routes
that the committee may urge toward
increasing production and eliminating
waste will also be made.
As far as possible personal aid will
be given by the department to all coun.
ties which organize. h#a
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-25
Don't Tinker With New Tractor.

j.. .WhenIa new tractor comes from tie
factory don't begin Immediately to
tear it apart for adjustment. advise the
agricultural engineers at Iowa State
college. AS long as the working parts
are operating we'll and there is no in
dication Of wear or misadjustment
very little can be gained by taking the
machine apart. Inspect the lubricating
system often to be sure all bearings
are. properlys fabricated. Dirt and par
ticles of metal will collect in the lubri-
eating: :oil til the crank case. = Drain
this oil toff and replace with fresh oil.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-25
Strawberries Bring Cream Of Profit

Investigators at Iowa State college
have, placed the Average return from
Vel managed plots OF Strawberries at
about 5000 per acre, and The average
cost Or production, including pay for
the labor OF the gardener and his fam
lily, at not more than SITS per acre.
Where hired labor is not required two
or three acresasllouid keep the grocery
bills paid for most families even in
these times. says the extension truck
crops man at Iowa State college.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-25
Right Food for Better Babies.

Attention must be given to tho ba-
-by's food at all times, reminds the
home economics department at Iowa
State college. which suggests as their
contribution to Better Baby week the
: proper food for an infant one year. and
an infant two years old: " . a
One year Old-One quart warm milk.
which provides the greatest bulk Of
his food, to ) tablespoonful of mild
fruit juice, such as orange or prune,
I: this to be given between milk feed
sings; yolk of one egg: 2 to table
Sspoonsful Of cereal, thoroly cooked
sand strained. given at ole or two
meals; stale bread, toast or zwieback.
y which helps develop the testir, excr-
':cises tho jaws and teachesr-fRasticAs
sstion.as,. ~ ,y,.r.ssgAa .r4 -,
Two years old-one quart Of milk
forms the chief&articler Of his diet;
well cooked cereal, strained at first
and later unstraincd; fruit juice or
pulp; yolk Of an egg, not more than
one day; a whole cgg may be given
once in while; vegetable pulp or
juice; stale bread. 81 p" s@7
Greater variety is not only unnec-
essary. but positively HARMFUL. Give
the child four regular meals day. If
he refuses to drink milk, use part of
1t In making soups. y g 49,: 49,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-25
TIMELY TIPS.
Swat the rooster.

swat the rooster. ..r.. <. n
About 6 pounds of dwarf essex rape
to the acre will give the best emer-
gency swine and sheep pasture.
If clover fails sow Canadian field
peas in early spring or soy beans at
corn planting time.
A good coat Of thin white paint on
the outside of the screen allows those
inside to look out, but keeps those
outside from looking in. : ).
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-25
Farm Home
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Ooinq Thinqs WITH a Club,

The club idea has made it possible
Tor lot of good things to be accom-
plished. Farmers clubs are bringing
about better understanding and clos
er cooperation among tie tillers of
the soil. Womens' cl!bs are making
communities better places in which to
live. Commercial clubs arc working
wonders in the business world ="
The boys acre corn club is bringing
about increased yields OF corn in iowa
and greater interest in farming
among the farmer boys Last year
600 Iowa corn club boys grew an .av.
crage yield OF about 81 bushels per
acre. This is nearly twice the aver.
age yield for farmers of the state. In
Crawford county. The average yield
was As bushels per acre and Harvey
KruthOff who won the county cham.
pionship produced 961 bushes Of good
corn on his acre. -' 4./ ~
: What would it mean to this county
and TO this community il this aver.
age yield Of corn could be Increased
five bushels per acre? Figure it out
Mr.. Business Man, and see if it will
seem worth while to help along the
movement for increased corn produc
tion. The boys with their clubs are
showing that it is easily possible. z
OF course, good corn yields, can be.
produced without joining corn club
but the boy in the club is much more
likely to keep up an interes. and fin.
fsh his" project than if he worked
alone. Boys and girls club work is
bringing about a community effort and
interest and these are worth striving
fO;s
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-25

After people have read war news
during morning, afternoon and eve.
ming for a week, the. minister need
not feel it absolutely necessary for
him to preach on the. same :sibject on
Sunday: ra~%@ 49, ~
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-25
:. "A lot of boys have joined the corn
!!s&llbEth yearE We WI HdsYfi siIikllisl

the names of the boys in this county
who have joined. The name of every
boy who can possibly join, should be
enrolled on the list. Each boy should
write now to the county leader, i. N.
Olry, of Denison, or to the county sup,
Bishop, Of Iowa State college, .An,es,'
time is nearly here and no delay
should be made. a. I *H@ = =
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-25
Organization Of Town Improvement.

Almost every community in the Uni
other some form of town Improvement
organization. 1t may be called the
board of trade, the chamber of COM
nferce, Business Mems association, or
simply the Improvement Society. 1t
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-25
PAGE SEVEN

Pigs wormy? Santonine and Gallo
mel grains each per 1000 pounds live
weight gets rid Of them.
Strychnia sulphate inserted in a
turnip and put in gopher burrows
will kill the pest. >..
Keep stock off the pasture until the
grass has made good srowth--not
before May 10th at earliest.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-25

There are several congressional dis.
tricts: that shouldshurry up and send
delegates to the ReichstaE. y ~
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-25

,NAg The Review and Chicago "a
Of, Daily Tribune, 1 year 1ti
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-25
YOUR CAR-:MY CAR
Ho.u Men Feel Who DUN a

Some 80 900 men driving Hudson Superxx Ask any
how it compares with any other You will find the
feeling about fin it And express in this ad
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-25

The evidence is.clear that the super.Six best
reduces friction Until some type excels it i'll
that respect, it holds the leading place. Ev-
cry motorist must concedc that, whatever type
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
P H o \ E 2 6 ?
MORE CARRIERS FOR ALASKA.

All Alaskans should appreciate Chairman Houston's fight to allow Canadian ships to enter the Alaska coastwise trade. The time is especially appropriate for such move. It is the avowcd intention ot the govern ment to commander all American ships of any size for use by the government in con duct of the war That q number of the Am erican vessels now in Alaska carrying trade will be seized Is sure. It iS also known that practically every shipyard in the country k at present engaged in building vessels 1or tine government and will probably continue to do so for months and possibly years, or at least until the end of the war
 These conditions point to a shortage ill carriers during the coming year, and unless steps are taken to remedy the situation will almost certainly work serious hardship to the country. Every year finds transportation companies handling Alaskan trade hard pressed to take care of all the demands made upon them, and the service given has been none too good
 In fact in view of the service given, and of the almost absolute monopoly enjoyed by the American-OWned steamships, even were conditions normal 1t would be benefit ca for Alaskans to allow Canadian ships to enter the field There is no good reason why even one American should be allowed to hold such position where he can easily hold up another American Freight and pas senger transportation i'll our opinion, would be vastly improved by the introduction of a small amount of outside competition. Alas kans are Iong-suffering people, else they would long ago have stirred congress up to better such conditions as this one.
 Chairman Houston deserves a helping hand from every Alaskan, and the organi- cations which are looking after the interests of different sections of Alaska should unite and give him all the assistance in their pow CT. Ii congress realizes that the sentiment of Alaska is in favor of introducing compe- tition into Alaskan transportation fields, it will probably act accordingly.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
MASTERY OF THE AIR.

One of the most dsconcertng features of the war during the past few weeks to all military observers has been the ease with which GermaR air squadrons have been able to raid the English coast towns and London. From the numerous raids that have taken place it seems to be apparent that the Ger mans have outstripped the British in build airpianes, and that for the time being the preponderance of air strength has passed from British to German hands
 While 1t IS by no means certain that tlllS Is tie present state ot affairs, 1t would seem likely. It IS not doubted that Germany has long before this recognized the vital import anCe ot developing her aerial strength, and that she has been turning mighty efforts Ill this direction, as well as to the under water phase of the war
 Ii Germany has taken first place ill aerl- al strength, she must not be allowed to retain 1t; such would be fatal to the cause of the allies NJ. Ahdre Tardieu, high commission CT of France to the United States, has laid especial emphasis on the importance ot Am erica 5 pushing to tultllment the plan ot How ard COtt1n and General Squ1er, by winch more than half billion dollars IS to be eX- pended on a huge aerial fleet. Judging by the recent successful efforts of the Germans in their raids over England there is need for great haste in Amerlca's building program. The raldlng of towns is the smallest phase of aerial warfare. Their more important work lies on and above the battleflelds. With out efficient air service the fire of the heavy field guns IS rendered impotent, and the side which controls the air is able to inflict enor- nous damage almost at will.
 Germany Is far from whipped yet and our preparations must be perfect as well as hasty. While the allies are counting upon us for troops and supplies of all kinds, to Us also falls the task of lnsuring the over whelming superiority of the allied air forces. No mere technical superiority of strength will suffice. We must be so strong that 1t will be impossible for German aviators to remain in the air. Only in this way can ultimate vic tory be kept from being unspeakably costly, both in human lives and materials.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08

throughout the country It is the duty oi every resident of the United States, whether citizen or not, to subscribe to this loan as heavily as possible The war cannot be run without money Men and munitions are nee cs~ary, but before either can be had or pro yided for in adequate numbers, the financial end must be looked after
 In the windows of local bank, federal and other buildings can be seen poster bearing fac c-smile of the statue of the Goddess of Liberty with the inscription "NOU, buy bond, lest l perish" This i> no cxaggeration of the state of affairs. Upon American men and money hangs the issue 0i the war into which we have set our feet. There must be no turning back There is being no attempt made to disguise the serious ness of the situation Those who should and do know the facts are trying to impress them upon the consciousness of the entire nation.
 We, i'll Alaska, are so remote from the scene of events as they are transpiring in the States today that we are even more slow than the average people to grasp the full meaning of this war. But each of Us should realize by this time that the fate of the nation rests upon the man of little means even more SO than upon the moneyed man. It is to the man with few funds that the appeal for subscrip- tions to the Liberty Bonds is being made. Upon the millions of this class depends the success or failure of the loan.
 Reports indicate that the entire country has met the call for subscriptions on this second loan with enthusiasm never before equaIled It is not Alaskans' way to be be hind in any procession. As a rule they head it; as a rule they generally manage to get a seat on the band wagon. It should be thus in the present case. Our season is just about over, and, while we may have had more prosperous years, there has been work n plenty for everybody, Nearly everyone has q little extra money
 Fairbanks institutions met the first call for subscriptions with avidity and took at least their share of the loan. This second call should be even more generously respond ed to. Have you fifty or a hundred dollars you can get along without for short time : Ii so ask your banker about Liberty Bond. The United States wants from three to five billions of dollars as part of Americas an sWer to Germany's military despotism and scheme for a world empire. Americas an sWer means YOUR answer. Do YOUR part. GET BUSY.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08

importance. To him most of the credit be longs for the conscripton bill. In each of the various governmental departments he has settled the most veXing problems that have arisen. The administration is distinctly Mir. Wilson's, and he either stands or falls by the results that are to be accomplished. If we are successful his will be the full credit. and if failure should come he stands equally ready to bear the full blame.
 From April, 1917, to the present date has been one of the most important and crit ical periods of American history Not sutf- cient time has elapsed to enable anyone to say with eXactness how 1t has been met; time will have to furnish the proper perspective before final judgment may be taken. But Mr. Wilson has easily been the leading fig ure during the entire period, and in the work of congress can be readily distinguished his influence and personality.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-08
TENACIOUS ACTIVITIES.

Since the entrance of America into the war against Germany, the American govern ment has been hampered to a certain extent i'll its preparations to place the country III a position from which 1t can discharge its in cured obligations to its allies and do it's full duty as participant in the greatest struggle ever staged in the worlds previous history by the actions of the organization known as the Industrial Workers of the World and the more radical branches of the Socialists. It has been maintained by gov ernment officials, as well as by state author- ties, that these actions and utterances tend ing to hinder America were not and are not arising from any principles peculiar to these organizations, but are directly inspired by German influence and German money.
 From all sources it is shown that organs representing these classes are en oying pros perity never before equalled since their in ception. And where the agitators have been the most prolific this prosperity has extend ed into the very organizations themselves. So noticeable was this state of affairs that the government has been for some time quiet ly Investigating the causes therefore and mak ing efforts to place the responsibility where it should rest
 The fruits of these investigations show in the numerous indictments that are being returned by the federal grand jury at Chi cago, where sufficient evidence has been pre- sented to warrant the return of indictments on an unprecedented scale. While the num- Der of persons involved represent very small percentage of the American people as whole, it is large enough to cause the government serious trouble, and if noised abroad suffi- cienty might produce an impression that the American nation was divided in its support of the Presidents war policy.
 These people constitute a menace to the welfare of the American nation as long as they are allowed liberty of person and ac tion. When the freedom of not only America but the entire world is threatened and the