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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-22
TESTS FOR DETERMINING WHEN
SOIL is READY FOR "WORKING'
Bit Early Yet Despite Astronomical Arrival of Spring
How to Remedy Sour Ground--Somethng About
Fertilizers-Garden Queries Answered
BY JOHN BARTRAM

with the lateness Of winter, which has
kept the ground cold and the recent wet
weather, 1t is too early to work the ground
yet, but the time is near, now that spring
has arrived at least astronomically. One of
the simple and standard tests to determine
when the garden soil Is ready for plow-
Ing or working is to take handful Of
earth from the surface and close the fin
gers tightly on It. If the earth is dry
enough for cultivation II will compact In
lump, which will fall apart gradually
when the hand Is opened.
This test is applicable only to compara-
lively heavy soils. but It 10 these which re-
ceive the most injury II they are worked
when wet On such soils overzealous gar
deners not only waste their time, but fire.
work" too early.
After piowing or working with spade,
1t is usually desirable to apply some form
of fertilizer. Barnyard or stable manure,
which furnishes both plant food and humus,
is the best all-round one. Applications or
from twenty to thirty tons to the acre are
satisfactory. An ordinary cartload at $3.50
is enough for area Of 1000 to 1900 square
feet.
The manure should be distributed evenly
over the surface and later worked in with
II hoe and rake.
Frequently 1t is advisable also to apply
commercial fertilizer, especially phosphate
An application Of 900 to GOO pounds OF
acid phosphate or some well-mixed ref-
tilizer to the acre is usually sufficient; !;
smaller areas in proportion. In order to
supply potash II this is needed unleached
wood ashes may be distributed over the
garden at the rate of 1000 pounds to the
acre. Wet, or bleached ashes. have less fer
tilizer value Two thousand pounds of these
should be used.
In order to start the plants early In the
spring applications Of 100 pounds to the
acre of nitrate Of soda are sometimes used.
II Is important, however. to remember that
no form of commercial fertilizer will yield
good results unless the soil Is we'll supplied
with humus. This frequently may be fur
nshed in the form Of sod or other vegeta-
tion which has overgrown garden spot
and may be turned under with a plow or
spade.
Ir certain localities 1t is also advisable to
teS' the soil for acidty. Naturally moist
sofa are likely to be sour and In such a
condition are not likely to produce the most
satisfactory crops
The test for acidity or sourness Is very
simple one. A handful of the soil slightly
mois !ened and a piece Of blue lltmus paper.
which can be obtained from any drug store.
are all that is necessary. When placed on
sour soil the paper will turn red. To correct
such a condition lime should be used. The
ground should be covered with thin coat OF
air-slacked lime and the latter worked in
well. Lime Is not a plant food. but 1t Will
correct the acidity and will improve the
physical condition Of the soil.
The home gardner should find useful
Farmers Bulletin 255, Home Vegetable
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-22
May "Unmark" Neutral Ships

CHRlSTlANIA. March 22.---It is probable
that the neutrality markings on Norwegian
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-22

hu,,s smcus Y, Black Ban Line. sSib tons ree,,t.r
s y;,, IN 1893. made the run from Boston ~
,rasa erpUol In twelve days six hours shs
IN se s,y,, ,ne run from Liverpool to Meibourne
ing has, nree ,ae days. her best days run hav.
formance. marvellous per-
,,,,oe later voyage this shin maas
e,'er sy -ohe Knots, the highest rate OF sneed
.r ~, a,hieved by sailing vessel, She was
b,,,,, rneu IN Liverpool and her fomoms
nu,h inm now now forms the foundation for the land >
fre,, e sage .s there upon which passengers stem
mon ,,as nne iners. These ships and these
world n,.ou 'ne name of America famous the
n,on % oner' American ships and America n
!, 'en, with the proper opportunity. can DO
"sa'n' and should be allowed to do so"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-22
JOHN s. PETIT ENGAGED
Mother of Fiancee, Miss Marian V. R
Kennedy, of New York, Makes
Announcement

NEW YORK, March 22.-Mrs H. Van
Rensselaer, Kennedy, of Three Oaks, Hemp
stead, L. l.. has announced the engagement
of her daughter. Miss Marian v. r. Ken
nedy to John Stewart Petit Of Phladel-
pha.
Miss Kennedy was introduced to society
three seasons ago. She is fond of outdoor
life and has been identified with sporting
events of the Meadow Brook colony. She
has exhibited champion Pomeranians and
Irish terriers from her kennels at Hemp
stead at the various dog shows and won
many blue ribbons.
Mr. Petit is a member of the Calumet
and Riding Clubs. No date has been set
for the wedding.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-22
Bcets and Onions

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-22
NOVICE IN CONVENT DIES
FROM ESCAPING GAS
Supposed to Have Accidentally
Turned on Current When Veil
Caught in Fixture

Sister Mary Reich nineteen years old. a
novice in the Convent of Divine Love, Twen.
ty-second and Green streets. was acciden-
tally asphyxiated by gas fumes today in
her hoom, and died several hours later at
ST. Joseph's Hospital, where she was taken.
In company with the Mother Superior,
Sister Mary had arisen at 8 o'clock and
made the rounds of the building to see that
all was well. She retired to her room and
1t is supposed that when she lay down to
rest her veil caught on the key Of little
stove and turned the gas on.
The Mother Superior was passing Sister
Marys room about an hour later when
she smelled gas. She burst open the door
and dragged the form of the novice inte
the hall. Then she summoned DR.. rhoma,
Fleming. 1925 Green street. who had SistoI
Mary removed to st. Joseph's Hospital.
Her death occurred at o'clock
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-22
Hot Beds and Cold Frames

Friend John Bartram: What is the direrencc
land respective advsntsgej between a hot he'd
and cold frame2 ~ ~ 'e"
uhe DOT PED Is essentially a layer OF garden
SOU paced oltecty on a bed of fresh ma n,,re
cn wncn ueNeiops great heat that speeds germi,
natlon snu iofcts growth OF such tender plants
ss esspiants, peppers, tomatoes and many kind.
or q, e,,,, n9wers hhe cold frame is much the same
Of brick. wood concrete: but a. 4. Iii r
with weil,-fertllized garden soil. Ii is used to
sroW earE specImens OF harder plants. such
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-22

Bring your problems Of gardening to
the Evening Ledger for solution. In ad-
ditlon to practical articles. timely to tho
season, tho editor will answer, either out
OF his own experience as q small-scale
gardener or through consultation with
authorities, questions Of readers. Address
John Bartram, Evening Ledger. Phila-
delphia.
Garden, and Farmers Bulletin 647. Home
Garden In the South. The latter is designed
particularly for use in the warmer climates.
but contains many suggestions that can
readily be adapted by home gardeners In
the North. The Department of Agriculture
will supply these bulletins free on applica-
ton as long as its stock for free distribu-
ton lasts.
High Prices of Seeds
Friend John Bartram Is 1T not. the case that
seeds of all kinds have increased Il price and
able to do amateur gardening. as you so over
cles. C. L. II.
1t is true that many, but not all, seeds have
tion 1t is not true that this means a reduce
wien s DsGs Of the nS%s
developed in seven seasons gardening. I am
sS cos. to Of s to s Sna HS
sssarh sssded for & city backyard garden or small
supuiphH plot Is virtually neRnElDle Even III
commercial trucking seed costs a small item
s LABOR is the big one. with land value fertilizer
ana mechanical equipment following. In the
case or the small home garden the land Is there
IN the backyard or rear lawn, and the labor
IL Tree. My article on Saturday last should be
READ for an idea of quantities and prices Of
seeds for various sized families
Top Dressing for Lawn
Friend John Bartram: What shall use for
improving my lawn-fertilizer. I meanc
EsMOND.
Bone meal or sheep manure is good. Each
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-22

their removal y 61lsH <61|| Y
owners and seamen's orSA A6Io& >ltn1,
pointed out these markings whitG
been painted on the sides Of tbo
during the war not only do not any
protect neutral ships. but make kllG|||
easy prey for submarines. which boIt1
tack neutral vessels but are more "a.
to keep at a safe distance from unns11
ships for fear OF these being me-
cruisers or armed merchantmen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-22

Fried John Bartram: Kindly give names and
prices OF some reliable beets and onions.
Beets; Detroit. Eclipse. Crosby's Egyptian
Prices from twenty TO twenty-five cents per
ounce or ten cents n packet. Onions: Ailsa
Craig Prizetaker. Danviers; ounce. forty TO fifty
cents packet, ten cents
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-06-29
ANY CORN LIFTS OUT,
DOESN'T HURT A BIT!
No foolishness! Lift your eorns
and cailuses off with Fingers
It's like magic!


Sore corns, hard corns, soft corns or
any kind of a corn, can harmlessly be
lifted right out with the fingers if you
apply upon the corn a few drops of
frecZone. says a Cincinnati authority.
For little cost one can get a small
bottle of f%reezone at any drug store,
which will positively rid ones feet of
every corn or callus without pain.
This simple drug dries the moment
1t is applied and does not even irri-
tate the surrounding skin while APP
plying it or afterwards.
This announcement will interest
many of our readers. If your druggist
hasn't any freezone tell him to surely
get a small bottle for you from his
wholesale drug house.-adv.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-06-29
Mo Quarter for Him.

Mrs. Jones was standing i'm the door
way talking with old Mr.. Ham. Il
neighbor. They We're speaking in UNI
tor who had lately passed through the
village. %swindling right and left.
He'd better not come round here
again! !" exclaimed Mrs. Jones, indig-
nantly. IF he does. III give him no
quarter"
Quarter" shouted the enraged old
y quarter! Well, guess not!
wouldn't.give him ten cents !'-Youth's
Companion.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-06-29
City Mans Idea.

A well-known New York artist vis-
tier a farmer friend of his who had
among his stock a number of Hol-
Ateins, the first he had ever seen to
know by sight. He vastly admired
their distinctive black and white color
scheme and rambled along looking at
some other breeds. Presently he came
TO one all black, which riveted his ut
t%ention.
' Say, john" he inquired seriously,
eff they are Holsteins when they are
half black are they Halfsteins when
they are all black?"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-06-29
Do Your "eit."

Don't waste anything-eat the pa
per label on the loaf of bread-it is as
nutritious as some breakfast foods.
And speaking of cereals, nm old
whiskbroom chopped fine covered with
real cream and plenty of sugar makes
an excellent morning dish.
If you have no hose handy water
the garden with your tears.
Save your empty tin cans. They
may be Strengthened out and used to
mend the leaky roof.
The lazy husband who sits all day
and rocks may be made to u the
churn if properly harnessed thereto
Florida Times-Union.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-06-29
cvTIcURA HEALS SORE HANDS
That Itch, Burn, Crack, Chap and
1leed-Trial Free.

In a wonderfully short time in most
Eases these fragrant, super-creamy
emollients succeed. Soak hands on re-
firing in the hot suds of Cuticura Soap,
dry and rub .Cuticura Ointment into
the hands for some time. Remove sur
plus Ointment with soft tissue paper.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-06-29
A baekhander.

From The W6Snth4ton Sun.
"Elihu Roots recen letter to the
a~nti-Suffrage convention was Q back
handed SLAP"
gTimly.
about uno ,nstitutionality. whatever that
n. but IL Wa really an indirect slap at
us. It reminded me Of Nrs. Stinger."
. Did Jane Cuff ever say ANYTHING
about me. . woman asked Mn. Singer.
no. never Mrs.. Siger replied. IL
DerSoX sh1 6onV never say nohlhS.ss>,
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-06-29
His wife's Support.

Ibid your husband claim exemption
from war service when he registered.
Mandy?'
"'Deed he did. nam. He done told
them officers that if he was taken to
war Aid rave nobody to take home
the Washings All do every week."
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-06-29
sioux CITY PIG. CO., NO. 2e--1e10
ne PLANTED "RARE FLOWER"
Amateur Gardener Discovered Tina,
the 6rassica campestri Was
Known to Others az Turnips.

II am a victim of the 'every-man-his,
bwn gardener" said the North Ala
bama street man. I'm my back yard
IN a space no larger than a tablecloth,
have planted seeds of IL dozen kindS
bf vegetables and will soon be entirely
Independent of the greengrocer. Il
The city ordinance were not adverse I'd
practical economy l should finish th9
beat dealer by keeping Il couple Of
shoats.
"While l was putting in my garden 3
friend of mine came by and asked why
did not put in something to beautiful
The front yard. Here he said, arc
some seeds of the brassica campestris,
When these come up you'll have some.
ching
"'Wha colored flower has itY /
asked.
= "'Ycllow,' was the answer.
$50 l planted the seeds and they
came up promptly.
"a neighbor passing by asked whai
had in the bed. | had written tha
balne brassica campestris i'm my note<
book, and spelled it out to him. ! told
Tim ii. was n rare flower with Il beau
tiful yellow blossom.
"sAll right he said, I have somA
We call 'em tulnips.'
my kind friend has gone OH a trip.
when he gets back there'l be some
fling dOing."-Indianapolis News.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-06-29
Seems STRANGE.

Cholly-But, alb, you see; it isn't
possible to become intoxicated on wa
ter. you know.
Holly-Oh; 1t isn't, eh? Did you cver
watch an excursion boat docking on
IT'S return trim?
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-06-29
Wouldn't Have Him.

Wouldn't Have Him.
VERY handsome typewriter you've
hired" commented his aristocra,ic sis
ter.
.Um."
81 s'pose she'n he marrying o for
your money next"
"No danger, sis. She knows too
much about the business" :.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-06-29

Gk1Ds mugs 1OW XeepSu onS0 T1 y
Tennile, Ga~-I want to tell you how much Ihave been benefited
by Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound. About eight years agoI
got in such alowstate of health was unable to keep house for three in
the family. I had dull, tired, dizzy feelings, cold feet and hands nearly
all the time and could scarcely sleep at ALL The doctor said / had a
severe case of liberation and without an operation l wsuld always
be an invalid, but I told him / wanted to wait awhile. Our druggist
advised my husband to get Lydia T. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound
and it has entirely cured me. Now I keep house for seven and work
in the garden some, too. / am so thankful / got this medicine. 1feel
as though it saved my life and have recommended it to others and
they have been beneated" M w +. LINDSEY, r. r. g. ennile, Ga
If YOU want special advice write to Lydia +. Pinkham Medi-
cine Co. (confdentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will be opened
read and answered by q woman and held in strict confidence.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-06-29

TNens1RHn IL nc r.ore Necessary
NJ ESkSEkEa than S mnttpox. Army
EHkk5 experience has demonstIatct
the aln,ost miraculous eff.
cacy, and harrnlcssness. Of Antitypncid Vaccination.
Be vacc;naicd NOW by you. rhysic-s an, you and
your Family. !. Is mere vita! than kois~ insurance.
Ask your physician. druggist, Q. send for Have
you had Typhoidi'' telling of Typhoid Vaccine,
results from use, and danger from Typhoid carriors.
Producing vsceines ard seruns under U. S. License
The Cutter Laboratory. Berkeley. Call Chicago. III
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-06-29
GOO Sick
60 Cork
Many Women IN this Condition Re-
gain Health by Taking Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Convincing Proof Of This Fact.

Ridgway, Penn. q suffered from female
trouble with backache and pain in my side for over
seven months SO I could not do any of my work. I
vas treated by three different doctors and was
getting discouraged when my sister-in-law told mo
how Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound had
helped her. decided to try it, and it restored my
health, SO I now do all of my housework which is
not light as I have a little boy three years old"
Mrs. O. M. RH1NEs, Ridgway, Penn.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-12
OVER 1000 MEN F0R WORK
 THIS SEASON ON GOVT B. R.

coming more and more evident that every nUssible effort must be made to get the line connected up be- tween Seward and the Inlet 80 that this fuel may be immediately avail able for the navy.
 Plans covering work on the Sew ard division provide for the recon structiCn of all bridges so that by neyt iall the old line between here an9 Mile Il will be ready for heavy traffic.
 Important conferences have been held recently by the construction engineers on the various divisions. Tire first of these conferences was held here and the second at An chorage. 7
 The deiSions arrived at have not been announced but it is evident that 1917 is to be marked by the greates. activity on the port of the Alaskan Engineering commis- sion.
 It is probable that among the questions taken up was the problem of securing the necessary labor, as the bringing of several thousand men into the Territory is quite a proposition in itself.
 Sixty thousand applications for work are on file with the commis- sion at Anchorage but many of these are from different points and large majority are from men seeking other than construction gang employment.
 The transport Crook will be in service for the commission again this year. '+. ii!
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-12
S. DAKOTA WILL
 TAKE PRECAUTIONS

Pierre. s. D., Feb. 1O-To pro tect the public from unscrupulous practitioners who iudiscriminately diagnose minor ailments as appendi- citis, nerform operations and col lec- fees, all appendices removed in South Dakota in the future would be sent to the state laboratory for examination under 8 bill prepared today for introduction in the State Legislature.
 Those appendices after being re- moved and examined by experts would r- returned to their owners with certificate showing their con dition. In the event an appendix is removed and is proved not to be diseased, the owner would be re- lieved Of all responsibility for pay ment for the operation.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-12
DROWNED WHILE ON
 WAY TO ORCA

Last evening about o'clock Chas. Carlson, a fisherman, was drownea and Axel Anderson and Axei Johnson had narrow escape from meeting a watery grave. The three men left CordoYa in q high side dory for Orca, and when off Fleming Spit, about half mile out in the bay, the boat capsized.
 Johnson had been doing the row ing, while Anderson was in the bow and Carson in the stern of the boat. The latter leaned over the side o' the boat and in an instant they were all precipttated in the water. Several unsuccessful efforts were made to climb on the boat, which was upside down.
 AF-nr flounderin around in the cold water for half an hour the launch Star hove in sight and went to the rescue of the almost perished men. Johnson and Anderson were p'cked up by the launch, but Carl son could not be found. He was evidently overtaken with cramps and drowned. The body is still missing, and a search is now being made for it. If it is recovered an inquest will be held. - CordoVa Times.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-12
PATENT
 GIVEN NATION

Williston, N. D., Feb. 12-CharleS J. Grandson and Cyrus K. Field, have turned over to the United States government 8 working model together with all letters, patent, and plans and specifications of Q self guided torpedo, the controlling mechanism being based on magnetic control against which an enemy would have little chance of escape.
 The inventors of the deadly mis- sle claims that the torpedo can be controlled for a great distance, and that when started, it can be guided up to an enemy's ship, wher it will explode with terrific force.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-12
AMERICAN PHYSICIAN ON BOARD
 TORPEDOED BRITISH LINER

to settle, the crew began lowering the life beats. Almost all of the men had succeeded in getting into them. when the submarine began fir ing on the ship again, the subma- r'ne having discovered that the wireless operator was still at his pos sending out calls for assistance One of the shells truck a life boat, which demolished it instantly. Seven Lascars, who were in the boat at the time it was struck by the shell, were drowned before they could be picked up by the other boats whichi were forced to move away from the ship in order to get outside of the fire zone.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-12

Sewa.d, Feb. 2-Estimates based on the proposed construction, work 70 be accomplished during 1917 in dicate that between 5000 and 7,0OC men N.4l be at work on the govern ment railroad beween here and In dian river during the coming sea son, says the Gateway.
 In addition to the active work at this end of the line plans have been formulated for an active sea son on the Fairbanks end and 1t is probable that another 1000 men will be at work there which will bring the total number of men em- ploved on the government railroad during the coming season to more than ' 900.
 It is probable that from 1000 to 1,2G0 will be at work on the Se- ward Division between the terminal and Girdwood.
 Work for which funds have been asked on Turnagain Arm calls foI between 1,5OO and 2,OOO men be tween Cirwood and Potter Creek.
 The others will be needed be, tween Anchorage and Indian river and on the branch line at Matanus- ka.
 Indications now are that the line to Chicbaloon in the. Matanuska coal fields will be completed by August 1st. Station work on the | miles from Kings river to Chicka loon was let this winter ahead o1 schedule and the work is bemG rushed 10 completion as fast a: possible.
 With the coal road to the best fun' supply open in August, it is be
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-12
FIRE DAMAGES
 SUPPLY PLANT

Pittsburgh, Feb. 12-At an early hour this morning, fire, which is be- lieVed to have been of incendiary or igin, was discovered in the Union Switch and Signal Company's plant in this city, and be.ore the flames could be gotten under control, dam age to the extent of over four mil lion dollars resulted.
 The plant was working on orders for Bunitions for the British allies, and were turning out immense quantities daily. While there are several clews on which secret ser vice men are working, no arrests have ss yet been made.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-12

Washington, Feb. 12-Dr. Earl Rice, an American citizen of Port land. Oregon, who was ships sur geon on board the British liner Aaatela, is reported by Consul Frost at Queenstown to be among those saved when the vessel sunk.
 The report received by the state Department from Consul Frost this morning states that the liner Man tola was torpedoed off the Irish coast on February eighth.
 The steamer was torpedoed by a German submarine early in the morning without any warming what soever having been given. Imme- diately after the ship had been struck by the torpedo, and it began