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The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-08-08
BRITISH TANKS
SHOW WORTH
Since Battle Of Flanders No Boubt
Exists As to Worth CT Odd War
Engine-Gne Machine Walks
Through Tram.
British Headquarters in France and

British Headquarters in France and
Belgium, Aug. 5-The great squadron
of tanks which went into action with
the British infantry at dawn Tuesday
proved their right to a place among
the modern engines of war. The bat
tie of Flanders furnished the most
comprehensive test of the worth Of
these masters as fighting machines,
which has yet been given and they
came through the ordeal With flying
colors, Notwithstanding the fact that
they were operating under the most
trying conditions o. terrain.
The opening of Tie conflict saw a
concentration Of tanks Fewer tanks
proportionately We're knocked out b.
q direct hit than in any previous en-
gagement The total Of tie casualties
among the tank crews was remark
ably low and they We're among t0o
men who deliberately left the cover
Of their iron fort and worked in the
open under machine gun t re.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-08-08
Effective When Ditcilea.

Two tanks were ditched temporarily
near Frezenberg, but helped to repel
counter-attack by the Germans. The
enemy believing the tanks help ess be-
cause they were stuck in the deep
mud, advanced in the hope OF regain
ing the ground lost and capturing the
monster machines. The tanks opened
fire on the advancing line of infantry
and moved the Germans down in
large numbers. Scotch troops finish
ed the repulse with bayOnets.
For the most part the tanks proved
that they were capable of moving
over the most difficult ground, but in
a few cases they We're stalled at times
in holes.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-08-08
FRANZ.
STRONGER Still,
Commissioner to L. 5. Says His Nation
Never Had SO Many Men Or SO
Much War Material as 1T
Present Time.

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stronger today in fighting IN
war materials than at any ii
ing the war, despite three .
terrific combat, OF which the
share among the allies has
the French armies.
This is the cheering mes.
the American people gi"en to
Andre Tardieu, hiT
France to TIC
formal commu4.
Baker, setting TO
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The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-08-08

That the enemy is extremely afraid
of the tanks is without question and
in numerous instances the Germans
ance OF one OF these engines, which
truly are of terrorinspiring appear
ance. At one place eight German Of
fcers surrendered without question
when d tank crawled up and threaten
ed to open fire and 60 soldiers We're
captured by sing tank near Saint
Julien
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-08-08
Tanks Help Allies.

The material damage the tanks did
to the enemy de enses was enormous
and prisoners state that very heavy
casualties were inflicted Oh the Ger
mans.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-08-08

john II. Page.
Commissioner OF Agriculture.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-06

equipment. IL is possible TO sprout
oats without the use of special APP
plianCes. but the variations of tenn
perature in the rooms OF most dwell
Iings make the process rather un-
satisfactory. II is generally che per
I'm the long run TO purchase a sub
stantial oat sprOuter Of the size re-
CURED for the flock Commercial
sprouters are usually equipped with
seven trays or flats, one for each
day of the week In practice about
one square inch of the sprouted oats
is fed TO each hen daily, and from
this rule one can easily compute
what size fat will be necessary to
provide the total supply for the
flock
oats used for sprOuting should be
heavy and OF the best grade. The
desired quantity required each day
should be put in a pail, covered With
lukewarm water and allowed to
soak over night. To prevent mold.
which is often troublesome, "A little
formalin. about five drors TO the
gallon of water, should be added
10 the water at the time the oats
are put 10 soak. In the morning
the surplus water is drained off and
the oats put on the trays or Fats
about an inch deep and placed in
the sprouter. The oats should be
sprinkled thoroughly two or three
times a day after they are put in
the trays About seven days are re-
CURED to produce sprouts from three
To four inches long, which is about
the right condition for best results
in feeding This form OF green food
Is the best substitute for the tender
grass and weeds: il is very palat-
able and much relished by chick
ems of all ages
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-06

Christian Science services viii be
held in the sunday school room OF
the new church building. corner
Main and Madison sts, pending its
completion. Entrance on Madison
street. -Advf.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-06
SAVE derry CATTLE
BY T. w. Roberts

This war is and Will be the means
Of making a greater opportunity for
dairying in this country 1t Will
teach us TO use more common sense
in our methods, keep only the good
milk producers and feed them to
their limit because we can only at
ford to keep good cows in times Ike
lhis.
II is teaching us that we must
grow more per acre i'm order 10 keep
the dairy business paying There
.oIe, why not grow more spel,z.
mas the same feeding value as
oats. only it yields IL asaiu ..s
much per acre as oats. The drilling
Of rye in the silage corn fields Will
give Us an early spring pasture, and
nothing pieases the dairyman more
han y hen the time comes 10 turn
his COWS 10 pasture as it cuts ont
lot of extra labor. The growing
Of more sW eetcorn 70 be cut as a
green feed during the hot dry
months OF summer Will help 10 pro-
long the pasturing season and al
so keeI the winter flow Of milk up
and make a better favored milk.
The growing of more soybean, cow
pea, and alfalfa hays, all help 10 cut
down the big mill feed" bills which
our dairy farmers must pay every
month.
II is a we'll known fact among
dairymen that if a COW, for lack of
proper feed, falls off in her flow of
milk for any period OF time it is
difficult or next 70 impossible TO
bring her back 10 a full flow until
she again freshens.
One Of the most common mistakes
in the feeding of dairy cattle that
our farmers make IS that the good
COWS are not fed sufficient guam
tity of feed above that required for
maintenance.
Therefore let us take heed and
pref are now for our next years
feed supply. 1t seems To me that i'm
any program Of preparedness in "a
national food supply the first and
foremost consideration should be
given to this remarkable natural
food making machine, the dairy
COW.
The growing of more cereal crops
Will have "a tendency to deplete the
fertility for our soils. and naturally
nearly every one will want 20 keep
live stock 10 help rebuild this land
up The steer will do his part but
he will be in debt 20 his owner for
two years feed. and on payment
will cease TO live. know OF no other
animal that will do this work as
cheaply and as efficiently as the
dairy COW. Because she will pay her
way as she goes along.
So now Is the time 20 do your
wedding. feeding and breeding and
when the war is over YOU Will have
a chance TO help replace part OF that
million dairy COW shortage Of
France also the 100000 shortage Of
Holland. So what ever YOU do now
will be the means Of rating YOU for
your just share later on.
". T. ROBERTS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-06
NO WAR ECONOMY
At APPLE SHOWS
Indiana'S viii be Held Next
Week at Evansville and
Promises to be Elab-
crate Affair.

War economy viii not curtail the
Indiana apple show 70 be held Nov.
9th 10 27th. Arrangements
have iust been completed FOR hold
Ing this annual fruit exhibit and
educational program al Evansville
ON "a larger scale than ever attempt
"a before.
Prior 20 1916 all of the apple
shows were held iu indianapolis.
Last year at the urgent request OF
the Tri-county Fruit Growers as
ISOLATION Of Washington. Lawrence
ana orange counties. the sixth In
diana show was held NJ West Baden.
10 is believed that the educational
value OF the show is enhanced by
taking il 20 vitality interested sec
tions of the state.
4 score Of Orchardists living i'm
Evansville and near 10 have actively
demanded the show Tor their city.
For six years they have supported
the exposition when 10 was az the
state capitol and West Baden, now
they believe it IS their turn 10 be
favored.
The new coliseum i'm Evansville
wiz furnish an ideal hall for the
exhibit. as well as am auditorium for
lectures and for the meetings OF the
Indiana Horticultural society. which
manages the show as one OF its
main horticultural efforts. Liberal
prizes and an excellent program
are assured.
Onicers OF the Indiana Horticul-
tural society in charge of this ia
nous exposition are. Pres't +. ].
Ieacock. Salem. Vice Pres't G. q.
Woodbury. Lafayette; executive
committee. +. =. Teas. Eaton. o.:
r. r. smith. indianapolis, Richards,
secretary treasurer for the past
three years. has been commissioned
urst lieutenant in the United States
army. and is now engaged in in
structional work with the national
rmv at Camp TAYLOR. near Louis
VILE Ky. Until the annual meet
iug OF the society his Office viii be
mled by Frank L. Odeu, Cannelton,
Ind
The Indiana apple crop this year
IS almost twice as large as I'm 1916.
The condition is excellent wherever
modern methods Of spraying and
MANAGEMENT have been practiced.
In neglected orchards the crop is
hardly fit for human food. being
scabby. blotched. wormy and de
formed by disease and by insects
This is invariably the case, so year
after year more progressive farmers
spray and tend 20 their apple or
chards If every Hoosier apple
grower lived up 20 his opportunities
'he Indiana apple crop would rank
second only 20 the apple crop of
New York. Now Indiana is the
seventh state in apple production
Every Indiana apple show adds
much to the national reputation of
The Hoosier apple.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-06
KEEP SEED CORN
SAFE IS ADVICE
Government Outlines Methods
of Protection From WeeViI
and Grain Moths.

Seed corn may be left on the racks
where the ears have been dried.
Rut il is generally preferable. says
he United States department OF
tgriculurp. 90 store the ears In
mouse-proof barrels. boxes. or crates
during the winter. I'm ANY case
.hey must not Toe exposed 60 damp
ness or they viii absorb moisture
and be injured.
After hanging IN the drying shed,
or lying on the racks where there is
constant circulation of dry air for
he first two months after they have
ueen selected from the stalks in the
G-'d the seed ears should Dee lone
TRY ana con ain les than 10 percent
II moisture. Some farmers place
.he thoroughly dry ears in the CEN
ter az wheat bin. and then an the
b-., with loose. dry wheat
Destroy NccvilS and Grain Moths
II sicus Of weeyils cor grain moths
show. the corn should le inclosed
with carbon oisulphid iu "a practical
o. air-t.ght room. hin box or bur-
81 for SIS hours. The liquid nis.I-
phid should b- placed i'm shallow
dishes on top Of the box or barrel
holding 10 bushels or less. The
fumes from the bisuIphid are he3v-
i,r than air and gradually lall Go the
attom OF the receptacle. ptrmeatins
.he whole mass. one pound of the
arbon bisulphid IS enough Tor O.
room or lin 10 fees iu each dimeu-
lion After fumigauor the ears
must Dee thoroughly aired where
upon the unpleasant odor disap-
pears. Great care should De used
oith carbon lisulphid. .t~ fuu.- are
quite as inlammahIe as those from
81 s0uuc
To prevent Jhe e0tra-ee - weayus
and mo.h tle ears ay c.r d be-
comparatit ely alr-u 70 DO es or
barrels with one pound o. mo.a aus
rr uaph' halene for each buslcl of
corn which i~ NOT Iu ured Ten
pounds viii protest enough .sd 90
plant 50 acres.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-06
FIXING STANDARD
SIZE CONTAINERS
Washington Issues Orders IN
Capacity of ReCeptacleS
For Canned Articles.

Under the authority Of the fed
eral law known as the standard
container act. the secretary of agri-
culture has just issued the regula-
tions fixing the tolerances which wa
govern I'm the administration oil tina
act. The act goes into effect o.
Nov. [. 1917.
II prescrihes three standard size
for Climax baskets for grape
and other fruits and vegetables
two quarts. four quarts, and J.
ouarts-and fixes the dimensions
FOR each: il establishes the dry
half pint. dry pint, dry quart and
multiples Of the dry quart as stand
ards for containers for small FRUITS
berries. and vegetables. and fixes
their capacity I'm cubic inches. on
and after Nov. /, 1917 1T is unlaw-
full 10 manufacture or sell Tor ship
ment or 10 ship in interstate COM
merce. either empty or filled. bas-
llets or containers that do not con-
form 10 the requirements set forth
I'm the law. Containers which are
not up TO the standards can not be
used i'm. interstate commerce even
though they are marked short
package"
since a good deal of the harvest
ing and marketing season is still
ahead refore the law goes into ef-
feet. the department suggests that
manufacturers adopt the standards
At once. and that stocks Of packages
which can not be used after Nov. l
should be fully utilized before that
date. Package manufacturers and
dealers are invited if they desire 20
have their packages examined and
tested. 10 ship them 10 the bureau
OF markets. United States depart
ment Of agriculture. Washington.
u. G.. for such tests. The bureau
will inform the sender whether the
co-tainer complies with the pro
visions Of the act. 4 set OF instruc-
tons and standard dimensions will
| De sent 10 all who request it OF the
bureau OF markets.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-06
INFORMATION FOR FARMERS
AND ORCHARDISTS
AGRICULTURE
Utilizing Waste Vegetables For
Green Stufs In Food Crisis
For Maximum Egg Production
BY CharIes /. onnerman

i'ultf} Husbandman. Maryland Agri-
cultural Experiment station.
Ey itself green food furnishes
very little actual nourishment OF
heat 70 the fowls body, and is given
largely for its tonic effect on the
system. Fowls fed heavily on rich
rations lacking in green food are
very apt 20 develop liver trouble and
digestive disorders. Because OF It's
bulky nature green food also dis
tends the inteatines and thus assists
the digestion OF the rich ground
grains. We can thus see that its
position in the ration is an import
ant one. Experiments have proven
that "a maximum egg prOdUctiCn
cannot be realized unless the prop
CIR amount of green food is supplied
TO the layers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-06
CAN STOP LOSSES
IN GRAIN HANDLING
Careless Methods in Harvest
inu and ThreShinu Causes
Leak of Many Bushels.

Twenty million bushels OF wheat
and proportional quantities OF other
cereals are annually lost by waste
in harvesting and threshing, ac-
rordinC to estimates of specialists
n the wheat districts Of the west.
one man in Kansas with team
md tanning mill made $500 In three
weeks last season cleaning up after
threshing machine settings. An
other man with a team cleared $27
to So day ny following and clean
ING the waste from threshing ma
chimes. The losses incident 10 har-
vesting and threshing can be avoid
ed largely, II is said.
In threshing special attention
should De given TO the adjustment Of
the ooncaves and Of the separating
machinery. the specialists advi-e 10
make sure that none OF the grain is
lost with the straw and chan. Har-
vesting machinery should he ad-
'usted So that there is as little loss
- possible in cutting. Care should
be taken also 20 harveS' all grain
IN the corners. along the edges Of
selds. and In lodged snots More
'Non rSual attention should he Civ
on 10 shocking in order that there
-,av be as little waste as possible
--om ev0~eure 20 the weather. II at
AL IRA -t'caNle. the grain should
'hen be stacked as soon as IL is
cured and shocked Stacks Of
bound or headed grain should be
built carefully so that they wiz shed
water.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-06
RosE-CoMB WHITE oRPTNGTCN

The Orpington breed has come in
20 favor within the last few years
ii was originated by the late Will
liam Cook Of England. who pro-
duced both single and rose comb
varieties.
Ro- e comb whites were the fl ST
rose comb variety produced They
bear considerable resemblance to
the Rose Comb White Dorkings,
which were used in their lie elop-
ment. Mr.. Cook felt that a rose
comb variety would be desired in
sections where the winters are 20
severe that single combs mi ut be
frozen. The single comb variet es
ed in popularity, but the variety
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-06

Illustrated has attained favor in
many section as a winter layer. IN
SIZE, growth. early maturity and ia
Die qualities il is equal 10 SlnS.e
o. White Jrpin stons.
Full grown ecimens weigh from
So TO 10 pounds TO- males, and
TO s pour Us for females. T ey
have established a reputation for
having tender. juicy lie h. They
have white skin, legs and beak. and
full bre st Their plumage is
white in al sections, which con-
tr0s,s SHARPLY with their blOod-red
combs and Wattles
This fowl is in Sooj market con-
iition at all ases from bro.er TO
rUa e.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-06
TIME To FATTEN
EARLY PICS NOW
First Early Markets are High
est and Field RationS
are Plentiful.

Pigs which were narrowed early
and are about six months old at
this time may proftably De fin
ished now and rushed off to mar
ket, says the United States depart
ment Of agriculture. The early fall
market has been the highest mar
ket for a number of years, because
the number of we'll finished hogs
arriving at this season is limited
Pigs may be fattened quickly and
cheaply en- nutritious pasture when
supplemented by full grain ration.
After deducting the pork which
would have been produced by the
same amount of grain fed in dry
lot, every acre of these pastures
produces from three to six hundred
pounds of pork. The full fattening
power Of the grain is realized as
we'll as a profit on the pasture con-
5umed.
Pastures To Use.
In the corn belt and eastern states
alfalfa. clover and rape give best
results. Pigs should be continued
on these feeds until fat. usually
for a. period of six weeks at least
Alfalfa and clover may e pastured
as long as forage is required, and
they will produce the largest gains
lue % pasture An acre Of alfalfa
furnishes pasture for Il TO 10 $50
pound hogs during this short fat
tening season. while clover will
carry rom three to four hogs less
nar acre Rape is an excellent for
axe and although il does not pro-
du rs much pork per acre as the
W. -er.r mos previously mentioned,
L re rs Nerv god profits for the
tro be ard eX~ e~se of planting the
.~op. II affor - pasture for a pc
~'0d Of four to six weeks for 10 TO
80 1-O-oound hogs or acre.
Method OF Feeding.
# the pigs are h nd fed, ii will
pay 10 go slow the first week and
-rlduauv get them on full feed.
After they are accustomed to the
-o-ro4 Of feeling they may be
pushed dlorg as rapidly as pos /
De- without M 'ch danger from loss
of appetite Even on leguminous
pa-ture some protein supplement
such as tarkage should be fed with
the grain i'm the proportion Of one
part of tankage TO 10 or ID parts
Of grain a daily ration equal to
sour per cent or 4.5 rer cent Of the
live weight is the maximum amount
f gain that a pig will consume.
Tha self feeding method is a
very ercient system of feeding
during .Rfs period. and produces
results IL to, or better than.
those o aired by hand feeding.
Grain is consumed more rapidly
and economically causing the pig
20 attain a marketable weight in
shorter time and with a smaller
amount of grain.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-06
SIront Oats nt Hone.

Because OF t-e.r availability at all
sea- OBS of q scar and the case
.th which e. can be produced.
proUte. oats are used on most Of
ce large pogltry plants. Since the
ana facture OF cat sprouters in
a-.oas sizes. the farmer and su-
uraau poultry keeper can also use
this form or green food without any
material outlay for the proper
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-06
MRS H HARRINGTON

Graduate and teacher of the new
system. Progressive Series OF
Piano lessons. Hour lessons $3.50,
half hour IS cents. Beginners can
start on this course and continue
until they graduate. Teac 1ers
solicited studio. 107 'Stull 81,
South Bend, Ind. 1857 Home.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-01-31
SAGE TEA KEEPS
YOUR HAIR DARK
WHEN MINED WITH SULPHUR 1T
BRINGS BACK IT'S BEAUTI-
FUL LUSTRE AT ONCE.

Gray hair, however handsome. de-
notes advancing age We all know
the advantages Of a youthful appear
anee. Your hair Is your charm. II
makes or mars the face. When II
fades, turns gray and looks streaked.
Just q few applications OF Sage Tea
and Sulphur enhances its appearance
hsndred-fold.
Don't stay gray! Look young
Either prepare the recipe at home or
get from any drug store a 50-cen,
bottle Of "wyeth's Sage and sulphur
Compound which is merely the old
time recipe improved by the addition
~ other ingredients. Thousands OF
folks recommend this ready-to-use
preparation. because II darkens the
hair beautifully. besides, no one can
possibly tell. as II darkens so natural
ly and evenly. You moisten sponge
or soft brush with II, drawing this
through the hair, taking one small
strand at a time. BY morning the
gray hair disappears; after another
application or two. its natural color
is restored and II becomes thick, CLOS
sy and lustrous, and you appear years
Younger.
wyeths Sage and sulphur Com
pound is delightful toilet REQUESTS
II IL not intended for the cure, miti-
CATION or prevention Of disease.