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The Washington times., 1917-12-23

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La croÌnica. (San Francisco, Calif.) 1914-1917, 1917-01-14
Ell JAPON INTERROGA AL ITO SAM

FL Embajador japones Sc ha dirigido al
DEPARTMENT. de Estado, soIicitando infor-
mes en- el sentido de 81 el gobierno ameri-
cano ha dictado leyes especiales para el paso
de buques mercantes armados por el canal
de Panama.
Tai pregunta, eXplica el Embajador, tiene
por objeto conocer todo 10 que a este asunto
sc %refiere, pOrque Ell Gobierno de Toxic, tie
ne intenciones de artillar sus buques mer-
cantes, para defenderlos contra los ataques
de los submarines alemanes que pudieran
encontrar en- su canine, pues aunque hasta
ahora no hay nOticias de que en- esas aguas
haya barcos alemanes de combate, no seria
remote que en- 10 future aparecieran, tenien-
do en- cuenta que no hace mucho tempo
oper~ frente a las costas americans ell
"U-53".
FL Gobierno americana considera que los
buques mercantes armados para su defensa
pueden pasar por el Canal, porque tai arma-
mento no les hace perder su caracter pasivo.
La croÌnica. (San Francisco, Calif.) 1914-1917, 1917-01-14
La COntienda Mundial

mento en- que los trabajos en- favor de la paz
puedan ser titles Y e~ficaces.
Cuando llegue la bora, el Gobierno espa-
mol estara pronto a unir sus esfuerzos a los
de las demas potencias neutrales, para pro-
curar IN acercamientO entire los beligeran-
ties.
Solo Generates jovenes en- Francia - FL
primer acto del nuevo Ministro de la Cue
IRA. general Lyautey, ha sido ell de conceder
su patente de ~licencia limitada a once gene
rales de diversas graduaciones que habian
va cumplido ell Unite de edad que Ia ley Sc
nala.
Lyautey cOntrasta con Joffre en- que a
aouel le gustaba estar rodeado de viejos Y
este solo pone sus esperanzas en- los jove-
mes.
Los generates creados en- esta guerra he
chos al fragor de los combates y en- SUI ma
voria j6venes, seran los ~encargados de So
portar los destinos de Francia y de secundar
al nuevo Generalisimo Nivelle.
FL avance aleman-Los parties o~ficiales de
los alemanes, confirman la noticia que va Sc
publico, sobre la ruptura de Ia Inca russo
rumana en- la f|rontera NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ca.
FL avance sc realizo por ambas margenes
del rio Oituz penetrando mas de seis millas
dentro de MOldavia.
Al mismo tempo, las tropas del noveno
Ejercito que operan con la direction general
a Fokshani. de sur a norte, Sc estan aproXi-
mando a este punto a gran prisa, habiendO
hecho mas de mil Glen p%risioneros en- Ia jor-
NADIA de aver. Sc capturaron ademas hume
rosas ametralladoras Y otro material de que
IRA.
Las tropas de Mackensen-El EjercitO del
Danubio ha logrado avanzar sobre Machin y
esta bombardeando continuamente la cabe-
"a del puente en- esta ciudad riberena.
Los parties rusos-Los informes de Petro-
grade dan cuenta de fieros combates en- Ell
frente rumano y de Ia retirada de las tropas
rusas en- los sectores de Oituz y al sur de
FOkshani.
Los mismos comunicados aseguran que
los contra-ataques m%oscovitas estan que
brantando sacramento al enemigo y obligan-
dolo a detenerse en- su Marcia.
La croÌnica. (San Francisco, Calif.) 1914-1917, 1917-01-14
LOS ALIADOS CONTESTAN LA NOTA
DE ALEMANIA

de paz de los Poderes Centrales.
Despues de entrar en- onsideracione ge-
nerales sobre los deseos de que estan ANNA
dos para lograr una paz estabIe, declaran
que las bases principales para poder llegar a
esa paz son la restitution del territorio CON
quistado, la reparacion por los danos sufri-
dos en- el mismo territorio, y las garantias
Indispensable para su propia existencia.
En- nota separada el Gobierno belga. des-
pues de manifestar ,sus deseos por la paz
manifesto que solamente puede aceptar un
arreglo que lie garantice plena reparacion V
seguridades para el future.
ReconOce la nota Ell sentimiento elevado
que inspira la del Gobierno Americana. V
declara que los aliados son los primeros en-
asociarse a sus deseos en- la creacion de un
liga de tOdas las naciones para asegurar la
paz y la ~justicia en- e1 mundo. Sigue dicien-
do que ellos no quisieron la guerra Y que Sc
vieron obligados entrar a ella. Refiere los
diferentes cargos que sc lie hacen a Alema-
MIA y termina defendiendo el obieto que per
siguen con la guerra que es fundar sobre
garantias seguras la existencia de los pue-
bios pequenos para eli future e1 e%stricto cum
plimiento de todos derechos nternacionales
asegurando por fin que no tienen nj han tie
nido nunca el deseo de angular Ell pueblo
aleman, sino el de asegurar la vida de la IL
bertad y de la ~justicia.
En- seguida publicamos un resumen de las
demands de los aliados.
Complete restauracion de Belgica, Serbia,
Montenegro, y indemnizacion por los danos
sufridos. La debida protection de Polonia
bajo las declaraciones del Emperador de
Russia.
Los territories invadidos de Francia y de
Roumania debefan ser ~evacuados Y debera
pagan Alemania indemnizaciones por los da-
nos sufridos.
La liberacion de los Italianos, Slavos, Ru-
manos, y Czech e~sclavos del yugo extran-
jero.
FL retro de Turquia de Europa.
La restitution de territories, previamente
arrebatados por la fuerza, a las naciones
aliadas.
FL arreglo definitivo de Europa garanti-
zado por un regimen estable Y basado sobre
las respectivas nacionalidades y la p1ena IL
bertad de todas las naciones, pequenas y
grandes.
Zeppelin silencioso.-De Ginebra comu-
mean que un zeppelin de nuevo modelo
hizo su primer vuelo sobre Ell Iago Constan-
"a el jueves pasado. Las aracteristicas
principles del nuevo monstruo aereo son
una maquinaria silenciosa, un aparato espe-
cial para crear nubes artificiales que coulter
al navio y que 10 hagan aparecer como ma
nube, y un armamento de mayor calibre que
los empleados hasta la fecha.
Grecia cede a los aliados. En- vista de
la actitud del Rey Constantine, que los ALA
dos consideration agresiva a SUI politica, el
microbes pasado presentaron I'm ultimatu1n
en- el que exigieron que el Gobierno erie
go Sc sometiera en- TODD a 10 que los oman
La croÌnica. (San Francisco, Calif.) 1914-1917, 1917-01-14

fue acceptable.
Ofensiva rusa-Los ejercitos del Ear han
desarrollado en- toda la semana un fuerreT
movimiento offensive en- Ell frente de Riga
Mitan, en- Ell Noroeste de la Inca de batalla
ruso alemana. FL ataque fue preparado p3r
un violentisimo bombardeo Y segun las i'll
timas noticias los rusos han arrollado varias
trincheras alemanas, capturando miles de
prisioneros y p pleas de artilleria pesada.
Los alemanes sc estan concentrandO en-
esta region para rechazar la ofensiva rusa Y
segun noticias de Berlin han emprendido un
frerte contra ataque en- la Moldavia dOnde
aseguran que han obtenido exitos.
II
Joffre pide su retiro-E1 Mariscal Joffre
ha recibido SUI patente de licencia ilimitada
dejando entrever que Sc retirara a la vida
privada y cesara de tomar participation en-
las operaciones militares.
La noticia ha sido embellishments some
tida a la censura mas rigurosa, 10 que ha
contribuido especialmente a causar inmensa
sensation.
Combates en- ell Danubio-La actividades
de los Poderes Centrales en- Rumania sc han
incrtmentado prodigiosamente en- las ulti-
mas "a horas. FL combate Sc ma generaliza-
do EN- TODD el frente que Sc extiende desde
los Carpatos hasta Ell Delta danubiano en-
una extension de 200 millas.
Los planes de Mackensen Ell General
Won Macnensen trata de colocarse en- los
wales de Oituz y Trotus para cortar la via
ferrea que une a Piatra con Romikh y en-
volver a los rusos que combaten en- la region
al norte y al sur de Fockshani.
Nueva lucha en- Verdun-Se estan efec-
+t,anda rro1Iac COMMUNICATIONS -,c.-o
en- torno de Verdun; responder los alemanes
con identicos esfuerzos. Ahora los beige
rantes han vuelto a acumular en- esa region
los mejores y mas completes elementos de
que %disponen.
Sobre lie Mort Homme-Los alemanes
iniciaron aver un movimiento offensive con
ira las cimas 304 y lie Mort Homme, Y To-
graron poner su planta en- la segunda y ter
cera Inca de defensas del enemigo, captu-
rando mas de doscientos prisioneros. Las
tropas que atacaron fueron retiradas del sec
tor del Somme, dice ell comunicado Official.
Wilson envio una nota secreta-E1 Presi-
dente Wilson envio al Gobierno Imperial
dos notas: una que va es conocida y la otra
privada Y de caracter confidential.
FL Embajador americana Gerard. ha en-
viado un largo cablegrama privado al Presi-
dente Wilson, despues de conferenciar con
el Secretadrio de RelaciOnes Zimmerman.
Ell Rey Alfonso y Wilson-Despachos de
origen teuton anuncian que el Gobierno de
Madrid ha communicate al de WASHINGTON
que Ell Rey Alfonso Sc halla imposibilitado
de apoyar las gestiones pacifistas del Presi-
dente Wilson.
Las razones que tiene Espana-El Gobier-
nc espanol, al rechazar la idea de unirse 4
las gestiones pacifistas del Presidente Viii
son expone las siguientes razones: cree que
la accion sera ineficaz Doroue va CO h. ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-30

all mature male fowls. Fertile eggs will spoil as quickly as milk in hot weather. They are responsible for all the blood rings" and for large part of the spoil age of eggs in storage.
 The department specialists also will urge poultry keepers in villages, towns and suburban districts to start their pens with bullets instead of old hens; that, because the first laying season is the most productive, no hens be killed un- til they have laid for one year; that all male fowls not needed for breeding be sold as broilers, at which stage they are not only worth more but have re- quired less grain for feed
 As a first step to stimulate an in- creased hog production the department contemplates adding four state pig club agents to it's present staff of If and he placing of one swine husbandry expert in every state which does not now have a pig club agent. These specialists will de- vote their attention to general prob lems of hog production and the organiza- tion of pig clubs Several specific prob lems will claim the attention of the state representatives. One will be the possi- bility of stimulating the movement of northern pigs to the south, beginning with the fall filters of 1917, after they are weaned. By such redistribution these pigs could be raised on winter pas ture crops in the south thereby saving much corn in the north for other pur- poses. Market shipments of pregnant sows from northern farms to southern territory also are considered desirable, the specialists believe. They also feel that a similar diversion of surplus hogs from the corn belt to the irrigated farms in the west and southwest should be en- couraged.
 Another feature of the hog production p1 ogramme is to encourage the use of city garbage in hog feeding. A study of this subject made by specialists of the bu- reau of animal industry during the last year indicates that an enormous amount of pork can be produced in this waste product more proftably than by other means of garbage disposal and without the slightest danger to public health.
 The application of the programme calls fer the cooperation of all state and local agencies. The boys and girls pig and poultry clubs, which will be encouraged and increased, are to have a prominent part in the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-30
MORE EGGS AND PORK WANTED

To overcome the scarcity and conse- quent high price of fresh eggs in fall and winter by earlier matching of chicks throughout the country, beginning about December 1 in the Gulf States.
 To remove the chief cause of all egg spoilage troubles-fertile eges-by selling male stock after the matching season and producing infertile eggs.
 To save grain in the north, and increase the supply of breeding sows in the south west and west by diverting market ship ments of fall-farrowed gilts and also preg- nant sows to the cheaper winter fed sec tions of these regions.
 To assist in bringing about these devel opments is the principal aim of nation al programme undertaken by the United States department of agriculture's animal husbandry division to ecourage a quick ening of the egg, poultry, and pork in dustries of the country. They represent some of the extra efforts that will supple ment the regular activities of the office in is work to have these industries brought as rapidly as possible to war strength. While the programme outlined is calculated to bring about immediate increases in production, the measures ad- vocated represent permanent agricultural practices, not emergency ones.
 By spreading the doctrine of early matching of chicks throughout the coun- try, it is hoped to overcome the scarcity of fresh eggs in fall and winter. When hens mott in early summer and late fall, their egg production stops and prices go up. If bullets were matched earlier in the season, they could be ready to go on duty while the elder hens are laying off, the poultry specialists say and thus furnish a continuous supply of eggs. The gap in the egg production period must be closed, it is said, before the prices of fall and winter eggs can be reduced. Matching should begin in the Gulf States about December 1, or earlier. As bullets begin to. lay when they are six to seven and half months old, farmers can de- termine the date necessary to hatch, in order to make the period of egg produc- ton continuous.
 To eliminate the enormous annual losses from egg spoilage, farmers must pro- duce infertile eggs, the specialists declare. The production of infertile eggs neces- sitates the removal from the pens inn mediately after the matching season, of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-30
KNITTING BAGS


 Eetore investing in silk or satin for a Knitting reticule that will not be too ostentatious to carry about with the au tumn costume, stop and think how very desirable the broad, rich patterned ribbons are for this purpose. There are ribbons wide enough to make convenient little knitting reticule without piercing out or sewing two widths together; and in al- ternating black and lowered ribbons there IS opportunity for great variety of eff feet. very handsome bag was fash toned or three strips of warp print rib- bon in rich rose, maroon and black shad- 1ngs, the wide ribbons being set together With inch wide black satin ribbons ma- chine stitched along both edges. The Inlng of the bag was of rose-colored satin and black silk cord, run through a cas- ing, formed the handles. Another good looking bag is of blue and black rib bon; two widths joined by black silk herrlnsboning, and the widths of rib- bon are used horizontally Women arc using these small knitting bags for pick up work when away from home The al- most completed sweater with it's long needles demands a capacious knitting bag but socks, wristlets and even mufflers can be carried comfortably in the smaller bag,. with space for purse and hand kerchief beside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-30
sow OATS THIS FALL IN SOUTHI

lard then disked or dragged thoroughly to firm it.
 If the land is rich or if it has been heavily tertllize4 for the preceding crop, no fu'E1aer fertilization Is necessary On most soils, however, the addition of 100 to 200 pounds of acid phosphate or some ether form of phosphate fertilizer be- fore or at seeding time is beneficial Fertilizers containing nitrogen arc usu- ally applied to best advantage about the time growth starts in the spring
 In the Gulf States, Georgia and the Carolinas the best oat to grow is the Red Rustproof or some of it's various forms, as Appler Bancroft, Cook. Hun dred Bushel, or Patterson. The Fulghum, a very popular variety in many sections, is quite similar to Red Rustproof, but has the advantage of repining 10 days to two weeks earlier In Arkansas, Ten nessee and Virginia the Winter Turf is the best variety to SOW in the fall as it is harder than Red Rustproof and Fulghum.
 Winter oats should be sown in Ten nessee and Virginia from September b to October 15, according to the locality. In the Carolinas and the northern por- tions of the other southern states SOW from October 1 to November 1, and in the southern half of Georgia and the Gulf States SOW from October IS to No vember 15. The farther north or the higher the elevation at which the seed ic to be sown the earlier should be the date of seeding.
 The grain drill is the best method of sowing oats If one is not available, the seed may be sown with an ordinary cotton or corn planter, or one horse drill. Sowing broadcast and blowing or dislSing it requires more seed and is a poor and uncertain method The usual rate of seeding is two and one-half to three bushels, but this may be reduced to two bushels if the seed is drilled early on well prepared land. The seed should be sown only deep enough to be sure that 1t is covered with moist soil for deeper seedlings delays germination and early growth Sowing one to one and fioient
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-30
TO TEACH INSECT FIGHTING

In an effort to reduce the enor- nous annual loss of food caused by attacks of insects on growing crops. stored food supplies and live stock the bureau of entomology of the Un1- ted States department of agriculture, in co operation with the extension services of the states, is to begin a vigorous campaign to teach insect fighting.
 Covering the country as effectively as possible with emergency funds made available in the food production bill just enacted by Congress the ento- mologists will deal with every pest of important crops. Should the campaign planned result in a reduction of only 5 per cent of present losses from in sects an amount aggregating millions of bushels it is estimated would be saved. It is expected that an effective campaign would result in even a larger saving.
 Specialists will give demonstrations to small groups of farmers, fruit growers and others in regions where their services are most needed. Wher- ever 1t can be done persons in the community where the demonstration is being conducted will be asked to as sist in preparing spray mixtures emul- sions, poisoned baits, dips, washes and the like. These persons. so far IS prac ticable. then will be requested to as sist in the application of these and other measures in order that each com munity in which demonstrations are given will have one or more persons acquainted with methods of assembling and applying insecticides and in the use of other remedial measures.
 Specia1iStS in rice insects will visit rice fields Men familiar with the in sect pests of the orchard and vineyard will be sent, to those states where fruit growing is an important industry. In the large trucking areas of the coun try and elsewhere specialists familiar with the insects of truck crops will be detailed. Men familiar with the insect pests of cereal and forage crops will work in states where these crops
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-30
Handling of Perishables

Tn an effort to decrease the great waste of perishable fruits and vegetables due to careless and improper handling which subtracts hundreds of thousands of pounds of food from the country's sup ply each year, the bureau of markets and the bureau of plant industry of the United States department of agriculture extend the present demonstrational and lnvestlgational work with producers. shippers, carriers, and warehousemen re- gardlng proper methods of handling perishables. This work will be taken up with funds just made available in the food production bill recently enacted by Congress.
 Specialists declare that the successful transportation or storage of perishables is primarily dependent upon careful and proper handling methods when being pre- pared for shipment. If carelessly or inn properly handled when harvested and packed, all care exercised thereafter to insure sound conditions may be largely ineffective and result in serious loss to the producer as well as loss of food stuffs to the consumer. Specialists in the harvesting and handling of fruits and vegetables. through demonstra tion- al work and other practicable means in the important producing sections. will reach as many producers and shippers as pOSSlDle.
 These and other specialists also will ad- wise producers in the construction and alteration of storage houses for prod- ucrs that can be successfully stored, es- peelaliy without artificial refrigeration, and Ill regard to the most efficient use and management of such storage houses. Specialists declare that losses of fruits and vegetables are high in many we'll constructed storage houses merely be- cause the equipment is improperly used.
 The department will seek to reduce losses of pefishables still further by dem onstrating to Carriers and urging upon them the use of improved refrigerator cars which give uniformly greater re- frigeration effieiency with marked eco monies as regards ice consumption and in heavier loading. Several thousand re- frigerator cars have been built or rebuilt h conformity with the results of recent investigations and are in use on many railways. It is the hope of the depart mcnt specialists that the use of uniform ly better Equipment may become much more general during the years when war needs make the conservation of food es- pecially important
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-30

are of most importance, and will give special attention to such important pests as the Hessian fly. chinch bug and joint worms
 In ease of serious insect outbreaks men will be available to concentrate effort in the infested territory, to pre- vent, if possible, further spread of the pest. It is planned to give attention also to demonstrating and disseminat ing information about methods for the prevention of insect losses to stored grains, flour and other products, in mills warehouses and Granaries and for the reduction of losses to other stored food products.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-30
Dairying Campaign

A campaign to have every drop of milk produced in the United States make the fullest possible contribution to the food supply of the country will be launched immediately by the dairy division of the United States department of agriculture. This campaign will be carried on with funds made available by the food pro- duction bill recently enacted by Congress. At present much skim milk and large quantities of other dairy and creamery by-products are fed to farm animals, when, according to dairy specialists, a considerable portion of this might more advantageously be made directly into food for human consumption. Dairy products constitute cheap forms of food. Whole milk, skim milk and cottage and other cheeses are high in protein and are useful substitutes for meats
 In work for fuller utilization of milk in factories, the dairy division will de- vote special attention to cottage cheese manufacture. Creamery and milk-plant operators will be taught cottage-cheese making by a corps of specialists of the division, milk producers will be encour- aged to send as much whole milk as possible to the creameries, and efforts will be made to increase the general con- sumption of cottage cheese by the pub lie.
 Other specialists of the division will aid state extension workers in conducting camr aigns for the improvement and in- creased manufacture of farm-made cot tage and cream cheese These specialists also will conduct demonstrations before groups of farm men and women.