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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-19

Some who are opposing the holding
of constitutional convention are ad-
vancing the argument that the time is
not propitious and that it would be
better to wait until the European war
Is over.
But why? Is the fabric of Tennessee
or the other States of the Union or
that of the Federal government to be
changed by the struggle across the
waters? Is it necessary to await
revolution in this country which no
man anticipates, and which, indeed, all
men know Is not coming, in order to
transact pressing public busieoss?
1t is the map of Europe which is to
be changed by that epoch-making
struggle; it is European thrones which
are falling and tottering, and not the
institutions OF the great Republic of
the western hemisphere.
Every American commonwealth may
rightfully and wisely proceed to adjust
its laws and plans and aspirations
along the lines of its own needs and
environment and destiny, in the most
absolute and serene assurance that the
European war will be powerless, OH
the one hand, to disturb the fabric of
It's government; nor will it, on the 9TH
er, relieve it of the necessity of pru-
dent attention to matters of immedi-
ate concern.
The patriotism of Tennessee will not
be exhausted on the battlefields of
France. 1t will be illustrated there,
Eplendidly illustrated; it will be proven
in prowess which will be worthy of
the most heroic memories of a past
which hoary Europe may deem young
but which all Europe admires and re-
spects, Teuton no less than Celt. But
the fathers and elder brothers of the
gallant array of sons of Northland and
of South marching beneath a common
flag to fields of common courage and
a commS glory, will not prove recre-
ant at home to the spirit of patriotism
which animates the absent soldiery Of
the nation.
They will perform, in reverent ana
unbroken tenderness of memory,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-19
KEEPING FARM ACCOUNTS
IS A LOYAL ACT TODAY
War Experience Shows Benefit to Ma.
tion of an Accurate Record of
Business Facts.

People interested in accounting the
world over have reason to be proud
of the part accounting has played on
the great world criSis-a part destined
to be even greater in the grim days
that lie ahead, inasmuch as our coun
try has now definitely entered the
struggle in defense of democratic in.
stitutions.
How the cost of shells to the Brit.
ish Government was reduced 25 per
cent to 80 per cent is a story of deep
interest to the American nation. When
Mr.. Samuel H. Lever assumed his du.
ties as Minister of Munitions, one OF
the first things he did was to inquire
about the price paid for shells. He
says, 1T rather developed that the
prices being paid were what had been
paid before, and that no information
was in the Department making the
contracts as to the actual cost--as to
what value you were getting for what
you were paying"
He set to work, with the aid of ac.
countants, to determine the cost of the
various shells. The big armament
firms were then confronted with these
costs, with the result that the price OF
shells was Immediately cut down 81
per cent to 80 per cent
Next, the Government shell factories
were the subject of investigation by Mr..
Lever. Quoting again from his state
ments; "In order that we might see
just exactly what these factories were
doing we instituted cost system in
each of these factories by which we
get the cost of each she'll"
As a reward for his splendid work OF
efficiency, Mr.. Lever had been knight
ed by the English Government. 1t is
the duty of every American farmer to
make his business just as efficient
business as possible. There is no way
in which he can assist his country
more. Accounting specialists at the
Division of extension, University OF
Tennessee, Knoxville, will be glad to
render farmers any assistance posi-,
BILE, free of charge. Write to them II
you want to install accurate, simple
records.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-19
Hash Grown Potatoes.
PREPARE FOR GOOD HORSES
NOW.-THEY WILL BE NEEDED

During the time when the road and
saddle horse of Tennessee was receiv-
ing the finishing touches in his devel-
opment, there was a great change be-
ing made in the agricultural field of
the Middle West. The land owners
there were beginning to realize the
value OF more horse power on the
farm, and secured good types of draft
stations for use on their foundation
of range mares.
After getting the mares from this
sort of mating they saw that they had
an excellent incubator for high-priced
mules, if they used the proper kind.
of jacks 1t was then that they secured
Tennessee and Kentucky for jacks of
such type and carried many away dur
ing the succeeding years.
From this foundation they are now
producing mules that we are buying
as weanhngs and developing on our
Tennessee farms. 1t is common knowl-
edge that the best mule of this history
is the highest-priced mule on the mar.
kets today
Why not select draft stations OF
proper conformation and action to
mate with our common native mares,
as did the Middle Westerners years
ago, and produce our own good animals
in numbers equal to the demand?
1t is possible that never again will
there be market equal to that of the
last two years for the plug horse. War
demands have been heavy, it is true,
but may never recur.
Now is the time to prepare against
oyerstocking the country with plug
horse stock by taking steps to have
something to meet the regular de
mands of our agricultural market
c. d. Lowe, Division of Extension, Uni
versity of Tennessee, Knoxville.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-19
CROP ROTATION AS 1T is
ADVISED FER TENNESSEE
Specialist In Soils and Crops Makes
Recommendatic for Profit
able Farming.

Crop rotations are needed on every
farm, but it is very difficult for any
one to outline rotation that will be Of
universal application. One may sug
gest, perhaps, certain things upon
which farmers can build suitable rota
tions, but that is about as far as one
can go.
Japan clover should, no doubt, re
ceive wider attention than it has in the
past. Farmers should be urged to
SOW it on poor land alone, or in combi
nation with redtop and other grasses
If one were to suggest method OF
preparing poor land and to run two
years in corn, the suggestions would
probably be these:
First-From Japan clover prepare
land in July, phosphating with Grim.
son clover, which will be turned under
for corn
Second-Plant soy beans in the
same row with corn, thus adding a
legume. The soy beans may be pas.
tured with hogs, if fences permit, or
turned under after the corn is gath
| cred.
There is hardly time for a cover
crop between two crops of corn. Be-
sides, in order to distribute farm labor,
farmers should have some places for
fall and winter plowing.
Corn grown In winter-plowed land
can be planted earlier and harvested
early in the fall 1t would be an ad
vantage to cut and shock the second
crop of corn because it is to be fol-
lowed by small grain. After the small
grain, summer fallow and SOW to red
clover and grasses using lime and
phosphate, if possible. After red clo-
yer is gone, Japan clover will volun.
teer.
The first year grass and clover
should be used for production of hay
for home use. The crop of hay, which
will be mostly grass, may be cut the
second year for marketing and the
land used for pasture after the hay is
removed.
When this rotation is followed out
In systematic order, it is as follows:
First Year-Japan clover, pasture
and summer fallow. Crimson clover,
under for
Second Year-Corn and beans; win
ter plowing
Third Year-Corn, cut and shocked;
winter grain
Fourth Year-Winter grain; sum.
mer fallowed for red clover and grass
Fifth Year-Clover and grass. (Hay,
home use)
Sixth Year-Grass. (Ha-, market
and pasture).
The important part of it all is that
the sod land should be put into Grim.
son clover, rather than that corn
should follow the sod land directly
J. c. McAmis, Specialist in Agronomy.
Division of Extension, University of
Tennessee, Knoxyille)
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-19

The dog pictured is blamed for kill
ing twenty-five Missouri sheep last
year, according to the Kansas City
Star. And besides that loss, think of
the food he ate in order to have
strength to DO that evil work. Food
in the world this year will be scarce.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-19

Remember, each dog consumes about
the same amount of food as the aver.
age person. Each dog living means
that one human being will havs to go
without food. Be sure that your dog
Is worth to you what he costs the
country.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-19
The TENNESSEE
WOOD-HOOP SILO
Its Advantages Explained BY a
Tennessee Specialist in
Dairy Farming
HUNDRED TON SILO FOR S1OO
II a Farmer Desires a Satisfactory,
Cheap, Homemade siio, No Better
Form Can Be Recommended for
Temporary Purposes.

At lease 600 silos were built on Ten
nessee farms in 1916, and there are
probably 1900 or more now in use
thruout the State.
The farmer who owns as many as
ten cows or ten head of beef cattle
can not afford to be without a silo of
some kind.
Silos have been built successfully of
great many materials-wood, con.
crete, brick, stone, tile and metal AL
most any silo which is air-tight will
preserve silage, but it is advisable for
one to build as substantially as pos
sble
With the growing interest in siios
aud silage there has come an in.
creased demand for a satisfactory,
/ cheap, homemade silo. The wood
/ hoop silo probably originated at Scots.
vile, N. Y, where the first one of this
kind of which we have any record, was
built in 1894. In the Sweetwater Val
ley and in other sections of East Ten.
nessee, type of silo commonly known
here as the Tennessee Wood-hoop
Silo" has been used for about fifteen
years. 1t is now found in various parts
of Tennessee, and is being built in
practically every southern state. 1t is
built of pine flooring, with wood hoops
around the outside, and is modifica,
tion of the original type
Advantages of Wood-Hoop siIo.
The Tennessee Wood-hoop Silo has
several advantages over the iron-hoop
silo and other forms, chief among
which are the following:
The cost is very low. l have super.
vised the erection of number OF
wool-hoop silos, the average cost of
which has been approximately $1.00
per ton capacity.
Material is easily obtained. 1t may
be obtained from lumber dealer or
may be cut and sawed on the farm.
Any length of flooring may be used
for slaves, just so the joints come di
rectly beneath hoop, which breaks
the joint.
1t is easily and quickly built. ! know
of one of these silos which was built
and filed in ten days. Any one who
can saw to line and drive a nail can
build a wood-hoop silo.
The hoops never need adjusting as
is necessary with the iron-hoop silo.
They do not expand and contract with
heat and cold as do the iron hoops.
1t is more rigid than the iron-hoop
silo, since every stave is nailed to
every hoop.
The doorway Is continuous from top
to bottom.
No door frame is needed.
The hoops make the door frame,
reinforcement across doorway and
convenient way for fastening on the
chute.
II preserves siIage, just as well as
any other silo.
The walls do not shrink to any ap-
preciable extent during the summer
They swell up again when the silo is
filed, excluding air perfectly.
It is easily extended or built higher
II is durable. The wood-hoop silo, II
built of good material and
coal tarred, will easily last ten years.
A 100-ton silo can be built for $100.
Interest on the investment at per
cent is $500 and depreciation $1,000,
making the total annual cost of own
ing a 100-ton silo only $1,000
Can you afford to be without one?--
c. A. Hutton, Dairy Specialist, Division
Of Extension, University Of Tennessee,
Knoxville
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-19
Only a aeoirnino.

"She can't be as progressive as you
say If she's taken up embroiderins
handkerchiefs.
"Why notY'
Because that yer, seldom gers be-
yond the initial stage" Baltimors
Afnnricnn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-19

Cook potatoes, both sweet and white,
with the skins on, whenever possible,
as this retains some nutriment, saves
material, labor and time.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-19
HOW TO USE POTATOES

Cook potatoes, both sweet and white,
as this retains some nutriment, saves
material, labor and time
Boiled Potatoes.
Add teaspoonful of salt to one
quart of boiling water Put in the
potatoes and let cook until tender.
Drain thoroly Peel, if cooked with
skins on. Sprinkle lightly with salt
and shake the pan back and forth on
the hot stove. If they can not be
| served at once, move to the back of the
stove and cover with cloth. Do not
put on the lid, as the lid will make
! them soggy. The cloth will a,-ow the
steam to escape and leaves them dry
and mealy.
Mashed Potatoes.
Boil the potatoes, as above. Pass
thru vegetable strainer, or mash
with potato masher. For or 5 me-
dium-size potatoes, add 2 level table
spoons butter, a cup of hot miik-and
little salt. Beat with perforated
wood spoon until very light and fluffy
Turn in a hot dish and serve al once
If these are not served at once, set in
pan of hot water to keep warm, with
out the lid, as the lid keeps the steam
in and makes them soggy.
Baked Potatoes.
Wash potatoes thoroly, either white
or sweet potatoes. Bake in not oven.
1t will take moderate-si2ed potatoes
about As minutes. If soft skin is de-
sired, the skins may be creased over
before they are placed in the oven. The
potatoes should be eaten as soon as
thoroly tender. Break open, and if
there must be delay of 5 minutes or
more before they are served, make two
gashes in the top Of each potato at
right angles to each other. Gently
squeeze and let little of the steam
escape.
Hash Grown Potatoes.
Cook potatoes with the skins on in
boiling water. When done chop with a
chopper, or clean tin can. When |
chopped in small, even pieces, spread |
over with a little butter or other fat !
and place in the oven to reheat and |
brown.-Geneva Conway, specialist in
home economics, Division of Exten- |
sion, University of Tennessee, Knox |
villa
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-07-19
Chinese Thieves.

In China thieves who are caught
stealing are compelled TO make a tour
of the neighbortng villages with Q
board bearing an account Of their ~
teHse elamDed around their neckA
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-01
EIGHT TEAMS IN DOG
DERBY AT ALEXANDRIA

Alexandria, MIMI. Jan. Slight
teams Of the Winnipeg-St. Paul dog
race tied up here tonight after travel
ing 81 miles through drifted roads
since early this morning.
Fred Hartman, American, who
passed the others while they slept last
night at Dalton. and became lost a
few miles out of that place, arrived
here shortly before midnight. The other
teams reached here shortly after I
p. m.
The leaders have been holding back
their dogs for the final rush. which
officials say should begin tomorrow.
The teams have covered 1856 miles
since the race began.
The drivers when they retired for
the night announced that they would
be away at daybreak and with clear
weather should establish the record
for a days travelling.
After an hour and Is minutes rest
HOFFMAN was on the trail and again
towards st. Paul. He announced that
he would continue travelling until he
reached the finish of the 500 mile
race, stopping only for short resting
intervals.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-01
Mrs. Lucy West Succumbs
After Two Months III
ness Funeral Today.

stevensvilie. s.Jan., si.-tspec.al.,-
Mrs. Lucy AlexAn1ef west wife Of
Hentry +. West, died At her home in
stevensville yesterday following an III
ness Of two monthS, the funeral will
rake place Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock from the Nome. Rev, J. w.
Hayward OF Hamaton officiating and
interment viii bssSAaae n Maplewood
cemetery. y.
Mrs. West was native OF Virginia.
born in that state February 81. 1864.
At a tender aye she was adopted by an
aunt and uncle. Mr.. and Mrs. william
l.. jackson OF Louisville. KY. She was
educated in Visitation convent, Ottum-
wa, Iowa, and was married in. Chicago.
December II. 1891. Nine years ago the
Vests moved to Nevada. which was
their home until about four years ago
when they came to the Bitter Root
valley.
Besides her husband. the deceased
II survived Nv four children. They
are Neil West, Helen West. Wilford
West and Virginia West.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-01
Uric Acid Poisoning!

The most eminent physicians recog-
nize that uric acid stored up in the
system Is the cause Of sheumatism.
that this uric acid poison Is present in
the joints. muscles, OF nerves. BY ex-
perimenting and analysis at the Invalids'
Hotel and. Surgical Institute in Buffalo,
N. Y, Dr.. Pierce discovered combina-
ton Of native remedies that he called
Anuric - which drives out the uric
acid from the system. and in this way
the pain, swelling and inflammation sub
side. II you are q sufferer from rheu-
matism, backaches pains here or there.
you can obtain Anuric at any drug
store and get relief from the pains and
ills brought about by uric acid: or send
Dr.. Pierce ioe. for trial package An
uric-many times more potent than
lithia, eliminate uric acid as hot water
melts sugar. A short trial will con-
vince yoa. :sg2
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-01
MISSOULA GUESTS
ARE ENTERTAINED


Victor. - Correspondence.) - The
Misses Ella and Esta Holmes enter
tanned several Of the young people Of
the community Monday evening In
honor Of Miss Ethel Bloomgren and
Miss Jennie Nelson OF Missoula. Pro-
gressiye bunco and carem afforded a
very pleasant pastime. Dainty re-
treatments were served at midnight.
Those present were the Misses Opal
Wheat, Bertha Armstrong, Violet Pow
ell. Vivian Kaa, Margaret Schweitzer,
Pearl Rouc. Ethel Bloomsrem. Jennie
Nelson, Ella and Esta Holmes; Messrs'
F. Hoagland. Ralph Daugherty. Earl
Doud. Leonard Helm, Ralph Powell,
Virgil Campbell Mr.. and Mrs. A. E.
Buker land Mrs. A. Holmes.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-01
CONCERT PLEAsEs MANY.

Hamilton--(C Correspondence The
concert given by the Proaetian orches-
ira last night was well attended and
every one was well satisfied with the
entertainment. Their handling of some
Of the heavier and more classical pieces
was n pleasant surprise to every one
who heard them. as 1t was not ex-
pected that anything more difficult
than the popular music could be exc
cuted with the kind of instrument they
used. A splendid dance followed the
concert in Burns hall with music by
the same orchestra.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-01
State Solons Make Study Of
Biennial Of Board Of
Horticulture.

Helena, Jan. 3l.-(Special Core.
spondence.)-It was with interest tina,
the members OF the legislature con-
sidered the ninth biennial report OF the
state board OF horticulture which was
recently issued and a copy OF which
was laid on each members desk. II
opened the eyes of the legislators Will,
reference to the amount and the scope
Of the work which is being done by
this valuable adjunct to the fruit busi.
ness OF the state. particularly in that
1t showed that the board of horticul-
ture had not confined its activities
alone to the inspection OF fruit and the
fighting OF orchard disease, but that It
had done remarkably efficient work in
other fields. The result OF this &C.
tfvity has been the saving of many
thousands of dollars to the farmers of
this state.
It is said that Montana is not pro.
tected as it should be by stringent
laws against the introduction in this
state of potatoes infected with what
Is known as the powdery scab and the
tuber moth. by virtue OF the fact that
the board OF horticulture has already
the machinery with which to enforce
such laws it is too had that the state
cannot avail itself OF its service by
giving the necessary authority to take
action in the matter OF potatoes as well
as fruit. Although handicapped by
lack of authority the board has ac-
complished a great deal along this line
by effecting an arrangement with the
Canadian government whereby the
horticultural inspector stationed at
Great Falls inspects all the potatoes
coming into this country from Canada
end has been able to head off many
shipments affected by this serious
menace to the potato industry of the
state.
Probably the most important work
done has been with the alfalfa weevil
1t Is estimated that the value of the
alfalfa crop in Montana this last year
was approximately 100000. The
state board learned of the fact that
Utah seed and alfalfa was badly in
fected with the alfalfa weevil. Realiz-
ing that there was no other board in
financial condition to combat the
spread of this disease in the state, or
to head it off. the board of horticul-
ture sent its secretary to Utah where
the situation was closely studied and
a report submitted, which lead to the
declaring of a quarantine against the
Utah product. AS n result OF this ac-
ton the alfalfa weevil was kept out
of the state and large amount Of
money saved to the farmers. It is esti-
mated that this insect damages the
crops about so per cent and that
prompt and drastic measures saved the
agriculturists about four and a half
million dollars. .
The report is neatly bound and got
ten up in excellent shape. 1t is a COM
plete summary of the work which the
board has done during the past two
years and has been OF assistance to the
legislature in it's work of determining
the field which is covered by the va
rious state boards.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-01
PENNSYLVANIA BACKS
UP ON FOLWELL CASE

Philadelphia Jan. 3l.--The com.
Inittee on athletics Of the University OF
Pennsylvania tonight rescinded its
action in declaring Robert c. Folwell
not acceptable. as head coach of the
varsity football team. His name was
restored to the list of tentatively APP
proved candidates for next years
football coaches.
The action of the committee in de-
claring that it would be "unwise" ia
re-engage Foiwell caused a storm OF
protest from students and alumni.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-01
NORTH DAKOTA AFTER
TWO-CENT RATE BILL

Bismark. N. D.. Jan. 31.-The pass
age OF the Hendrickson two cent rail-
road passenger rate bill was recon-
mended by the house late today sitting
as committee of the whole. The house
also reported favorably on the non
partisan election of state, county and
legislative officers.
The senate discussed methods Of
breaking down the stringent Sunday
closing laws. A bill framed to permit
the playing of baseball on Sunday was
returned to the committee without
action.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-01
!. o. o. r. SOCIAL.

yictor.-(C orrespondence)-The Odd
Fellows and Rebekahs held a social
time at the !. o.. o. r. nall Tuesday
night in coSnmemoration of the found
ing OF the Order of Odd Fellows by
Mr.. wildcy.
A fair-sized crowd attended the
shows given Monday and Tuesday
nights at the opera house by Professor
Howard.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-01
PLAINTIFF GETS DAMAGES.

Hamilton, Jan. 3l.-(Special.)-Int the
case of Roila b. Smith against the
Northern Pacific Railway company In
= suit for damages the plaintiff was
given a verdict of s60S.54.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-01
FIND PROSECUTORS
lBODIES IN CANYON

r. y
Bozeman, Jan. 3l.--deorge S. Miller
and George Stevens are dead in West
Gallntih canyon, so miles from Boze-
man. and IL is suspected that both
have been murdered. Y.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-01
SMITH AND MORAN DRAW.

st. Louis. Jan. Sl.-Gunboat Smith
of New York and Jack Moran. ST
Louis. fought ~ rounds to a draw here
tonight. The men are heavyweights.