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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-02
RUSSIAN COSTS INCREAsE

Petrograd.-The Association of
Managers and Editors of Petrograd
daily newspapers has published n
statement informing newspaper
readers that the press may very soon
find itself in a critical condition in
consequence of the enormous in
crease in the cost of material and la =
Dor, wear and tear of machinery
which cannot be replaced, and of the
strike in paper mills.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-02
DANISH PROCEEDS DOUBLED

Copenhagen.-The proceeds of the
Danish sea fisheries more than
doubled during the past year, while
the quantity of the catch increased
about 40 per cent. The value for
the last year was nearly $16,00O,0OO
The number of Danish fishermen is
now 10000 an increase of about
1000, and the fishing boats number
5,400, valued at $5,000,000.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-02
FTRENIEN TO ATTEND
BIG YORK FAIR

About forty members of the Vet
eran Firemen's Association. of this
city, will leave at 7.45 this evening
to attend the fair of the Veteran
Association at York. A large pyramid
cake will be presented to the vet
Grams at York. The committee in
charge is composed of A. L. Patton,
H. w. Holstein and August Wild
man.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-02
IT c STORNTFETTZ DIES

Marietta, Pa, Nov. 2.-Henry s..
Stormfeltz, aged Ga years. one of the
most prominent residents of Lititz,
died yesterday from pneumonia, af-
ter a short illness. He is survived by
his wife and two children.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-02
GIRL DIES FROM TYPHOID

Sprout, aged II, died Tuesday night
in the Columbia Hospital, from ty-
phoid fever, after an illness of three
weeks. She is survived by her moth
er, three brothers and a sister, re-
siding at Hummelstown
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-02
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-02
FARMER GORED BY BI1IJ,

Conoy, Pa, NOV. 2."Jonathan
Shank, a well-known farmer, is in
the st. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster.
in serious condition from being
gored by an angry bull on his farm
yesterday morning. He was found
by his wife in an unconscious con-
dition
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-02
COUNTY CHAIRMAN NANTEn

New Bloofield, Pa, Nov. 2.-D. III.
Meek, of New Bloomfield, has been
appointed chairman of the Federal
Fuel Administration COMMITTEES for
Perry ce"~--
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-19
THE CITIZEN

Among such crops are soy beans,
cowpeas. peanuts, kaflr and other
grain sorghums, the food and oil
producing value Of which has not
been recognized adequately until re-
Gently. Increased utilization Of these
for human food and oil produc-
ton doubtless will be advisable.
Under the condition in which the
country now finds itself, II is impor-
tant, as has been pointed out, that
everything practicable be done To
increase the efficiency Of agricul-
tural activities during the coming
season. I have called attention to
few of the steps that may be taken
Ia this end. II is desirable that
throughout the country farmers
confer among themselves on these
and other matters affecting the pro-
duciion Of needed crops and that
they consult freely with county
agents, state agricultural agencies,
and the Department Of Agriculture"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-19

early maturing small fruits and
vegetables for canning, drying, or
preserving, as well as fresh pro-
ducts for the table. Because of the
scarcity of tinplate and the high
price of tin cans, il may be neces-
sary in household preservation OF
food more extensively TO pack fruit
and vegetables in other containers.
This situation may call for new
methods of preserving or, the i'm
provemcnt and extended use of old
processes, such as drying.
I'm the Southern States, approx
mately 50O00.OO0 bushels of sweet
potatoes are produced annually and
it is estimated that at least 10000, 900
bushels of these are lost annually by
decay. Frequently wholesale waste
occurs at harvest time, not only OF
sweet potatoes, but of white pota-
toes and other underground crops,
through lack of proper storage fac
ilities To safeguard the crop from
destructive freezes at digging time.
Early this season plans should be
made and executed in the building
of suitable farm storage houses or
cellars. This usually can be done
at relatively low cost if undertaken
in time. I'm view Of the experience
of the past year. il would appear
that SURPRISES Of such vegetable
crops as are capable Of preserva-
ton by drying for soup stock, such
as carrots. potatoes, celery, etc,
could be preserved probably for
food use in regions where fruit
evaporators which could be utilized
for this purpose already exist. Sur
plus sweet corn, if cut at the proper
stage, can be sun-dried or oven
dried. as in earlier years before sys-
tematic canning Of corn was de-
veloped, and, in this way, be preser-
we'd for food use.
Certain crops grown annually to
considerable extent for soil i'm
provement or forage possess large
food value if utilized properly.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-19
ATTENTION.
Boys And Farmers
Everybody a Producer 1917

Tn view of the fact that many
farm laborers have left our country
and that we are called on to raise
bigger crops than ever before on &C
count of food shortage and the state
of war now existing. | call upon you
as far as possible to supply this va
cancy. | request every boy who is
big enough to work and who has
no employment either now, or dur
ing his vacation, to furnish me his
name. giving age and address in
order that | may be in position to
furnish it to the farmers when they
call on me. In case you prefer to
work on garden plots in town, say
so. II you want to work at home
let me help you with your crop.
Raise corn, tomatoes, beans, soy
beans, COW peas. pigs, chickens,
calves, lambs and any other animal
or crop.
Farmers who can work these
young men are requested to let me
have their names and addresses and
the number they can use and at
what wages.
Citizens in need of work in their
gardens are also requested to con-
suit these lists when in need OF
work.
A list of names will be found on
my bulletin board just as soon as
can get them from the boys and
from the people who want the labor,
Watch the board for information,
RObt. F. Spence,
County Agent
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-19
STOP FOOD CROP WASTES BY IN.
PROVING METHODS

Washington, ID. C.,
The Secretary Of Agriculture,
ID. F. Houston, March 81, issued the
following statement:
Both for economic and patriotic
reasons the American farmer should
strive this year for the highest
standard of efficiency in the pro-
duction and conservation Of food.
But production accomplished by
wasteful methods does not make
for efficiency, and careful thought,
therefore, should be given to the
steps that need to be taken.
AT this, the approach Of the
growing season, it is pertinent 10
consider steps which should be
taken during the starting or grow
ing of crops to prevent or eliminate
wastes. In the case of the great
staple cereals, which constitute a
large proportion OF our food supply,
conspicuous production wastes re-
suit from failure to give proper at
tention to the selection and safe
guarding Of seed for planting, the
preparation of the land, and the
care of the crop. For instance, only
varieties known TO be well adapted
TO the region where planted should
be selected, so that in case Of such
a crop as corn the grain will not
fail TO mature properly in a normal
season. The planting OF seed that
will not terminate often results in
great loss of time, labor, and money
which could have been avoided by
testing the seed for germinability
before planting.
"In some sections the damage To
crops by destructive diseases and
insects is the most conspicuous
crop waste. Economically sound
and efficient production necessi-
tates protection OF crops against
these pests. Disinfecting dips foI
seed and sprays and spraying for
growing crops now have been de-
veloped 10 point where they afford
for certain crops q form Of insur-
ance that farmers can not afford v
neglect.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-19
HOME DEPARTMENT


or of material like the trimmings.
II the sleeve is not long enough TO
put on a cufr, piece Of material
like the sleeve may be sewed on I'M
I'll II is long enough and two or
three tucks put in TO hide the pleat-
ing.
Aprons: The first place work
apron gives way Is near the waist
binding. because Of the constant
rubbing against the table. When
making work apron, II double
thickness is placed underneath in
front from the waist binding down
about twelve inches and stitched at
the lower edge. the apron will last
"a long again.
Or, If this Is not done, and the
apron becomes thin. cut IL in half
through the middle, turn il end for
end and stitch the two outer edges
together.
Making a seam down the front,
face the worn edges which now be-
comes the outer, edges. stitch what
was heretofore the bottom Of the
band. and you have an apron re-
habilitatcd.
Sheets: 4 sheet may be fixed ke
the last method of remaking an
apron and il will last twice rs long.
Collars: \ coat may have found its
way Ia the sewing room for mend
ins day The buttons have been
scwcd on, The rents mended and
still the collar remains creased. A
very simple process will add the
finishing touch ard make II worth
I the time II takes. Take a piece OF
very thin muslin. brush il slightly
with white Of egg aud lay IL over
the crcases on the wrong side.
Press Slightly with warm iron and
the crcascs will disappear.
I The collar will stand sitter than
was the original canvas.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-19
MAKING OVER

To Lengthen q Skirt: To make
girls wash skirts and petticoats,
keep pace with her rapid growth,
have on hands few yards of in
scrtion. II this is too expensive Or
is unsuitable, then IL is possible to
make an attractive band by taking
n strip an inch or two inches wide
1T any plain cotton goods or II II is
n colorcd skirt to be heightened then
a strip tn match the skirt.
Hem on each side and ornament
with rows of feather stitching, with
row of french knots through the
middle. For n plain skirt cut about
an inch above the hem, placing this
narrow band Of insertion or made
strip between. Two or more such
bands may be- employed il desired
or necessary.
II IL be n trimmed or tucked skirt,
cut ulr seam and the width OF the
tuck and insert bands. Or make a
new top and sew above the tucks.
Take up the tuck on the right and
the seam on the folded edge and
stitch To match the other tucks.
A pctticoat with a flounce may be
heightened by putting a dust ruffle
of like material, the required width
on the bottom of the skirt and low
cring the flounce.
To Make Over Sleeves: One season
It becomes necessary to shorten the
sleeves. another To lengthen them.
r. the sleeves are to be made short,
good way Is Ia cut out piece just
above the elbow. Hide the seam by
fold that resembles tuck, make
two or more tucks and you have a
pretty sleeve and much less trouble
than removing them from the Shout
der.
They may be heightened by put
ting on a wide cuff Of self-material
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-19
MOUNTAIN AGRICULTURE
Conducted by Fern Demonstration and Special
NOTES FROM COUNTY AGENT

Our meeting at Conway last week
was one of the most promising,
with more interest than ever. More
crops are being cultivated, diver
siiied farming is the slogan. The
Federal Farm Loan Association is
completed with more than thirty
members. Their pure bred cattle,
hogs and chickens, all on the red
list. are doing fine.
We had good meeting at Dis
putanta. People are getting inten-
sely interested in Farmers Club
We urged cultivating every lot;
planting beans, peas, potatoes, and
to dry and can everything possible
Give every setting hen eggs to
hatch.
We are instructed by the u. s.
Government to get our farmers to-
gcther for big production this
wear as all surplus will be cared
for by the government at good
prices on account of the war.
Many boys were enlisted in Agri-
cultural Clubs and many more want
TO enlist. The boys and girls are
the hope of our country.
Think of il More than so sett-
ings of R. I. Reds have been given
out and more are on hand at the
Berea Bank and Trust Co. See that
you get in on this proposition.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-19

II man Is really reliable he doesn't
have to devote much OF his time to ex-
plotting that virtue. You are watched
pretty closely. whether you know II or
not.
one cubic foot Of gold weighs 1.155
pounds; one cubic foot Of cork weighs
fifteen pounds.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-19
Disposal of Surplus-Prevention OF
Waste

Some of the most conspicuous
crop wastes occur with fruits and
vegetables, of which, in normal
years, larger quantities usually are
grown than the producer can mar
ket profltably. Frequently these
losses are due indirectly TO disease
and insect injury which lowers
their market value without reduc-
ing their food value materially il
they can be utilized promptly by
drying, canning, or other preserva
tive methods. Under existing con-
ditions, every practicable step
should be taken to protect these
crops throughout the season and 10
utilize and preserve them as fully
as possible when they have matur-
cd.
ITO the extent that competent
labor is available, either hired or
in the family, fruits and vegetables
which ordinarily IL is inadvisable
to attempt TO conserve should be
Systematically saved for use by can
ming, drying. or preserving. These
operations should not be delayed
until late summer and autumn, and
family gardens should be planned
to supply ample quantities Of
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-19
Secure Maximum Returns from Seed

Under existing conditions, every
precaution should be taken u) to
reduce production wastes by test
ing seed sufficiently in advance to
insure against the planting of dead
seed: (2) TO treat with disinlecting
dips all seed subject to diseases that
can be prevented, such as the smuts
of wheat, barley, oats, and rye, the
losses from which are estimated
conscrvativcly at s50.00O,000 to $780,
oOOO 900 i'm the United states in the
average year; 90 to prepare especi-
ally thoroughly for planting these
vitality important ceral crops and to
care for them as may be necessary
during the season.
"If seed is of high quality but
short in quantity, some reduction
in the quantity used per acre some
times can be made with profit ii
the soil is especially prepared and
the seeding done carefully. Under
favorable conditions as good stand
of oats can be obtained. the speci E
alists of the Department have found,
by drilling pa bushels per acre as
by sowing 3 bushels broadcast, with
resultant increase of yield per acre
as we'll as increase of acreage
planted.
where spring wheat is planted,
and to some extent barley and the
grain sorghums, varieties should be
sown that do not shatter, especially
in the drier districts. No grain
should be allowed to become dead
ripe before cutting, because of the
tendency to shatter when in that
condition. Most farmers probably
will find it possible to locate and
prevent important wastes if at the
beginning of the season they will
give the matter serious thought and
undertake to correct such wasteful
practices.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-19
Guard Against Potato Diseases

"In the case of the northern staple
vegetables, such as potatoes, cab
bage. and onions, of which the SIP
ply is short as the result of I'M
favorable climatic conditions in
1916 in the commercially important
producing districts, it is considered
especially important to reduce the
risk of waste due to the action of
insects and diseases during the
growing period. With the potato,
the seed stocks of which are low,
every precautiOn necessary to re-
duce the risk of disease damage,
including the treatment Of the seed
potatoes for scab before planting
and equipment for thorough spray
ing while the crop is growing,
should be taken.
"A widespread outbreak Of late
blight throughout the important
potato producing districts (Which
fortunately, rarely occurs except in
restricted areas might diminish
potato production at the rate OF
3,00O.OOO bushels a day during
August and September if prolonged
warm and rainy weather should oc-
cur. This disease can be prevented
by spraying and early preparation
should be made to combat it vigor-
ously. Potato diseases Of a pre-
ventable character frequently re-
duce the crop by from 100000 10
iOOOOO,OOO bushels. While not en-
tirely preventable, they should be
guarded against to the fullest ex-
tent possible.
Sweet potato losses from black
rot. foot rot, and other diseases in
the field result mainly from failure
to select and disinfect seed and 10
practice sanitation in the beds
Bean losses from anthracnose and
other diseases can be prevented To
large extent by the use of disease
free seed. The obtaining of such
seed should receive special atten-
ton this season.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-01-19
N. w. A. and R. N. A. Installation.


As previously announced, the joint
installation of the officers of Maple
Camp No. 1914, M. w. A. and Glen
Bentley Camp, r. N. A.. took place
on Thursday evening, Jan. 11th.
At the appointed hour Installing
Consul C. w. Reed and Installing Es-
cot, VIM. Miller, were excorted to their
posts by the escort of Maple Camp, R.
w Despard. and immediatelY began
the ceremony Of installation. The work
was put on in very creditable manner
by these officers.
The officers of Glen Bentley Camp
were installed by installing officers,
Mrs. Henry Wilson and Ceremonial
Marshal, Mrs. Fred Hamilton. The
ceremony:was performed in very inter-
esting and efficient manner, as was also
the drills put on by the R. N. A. team.
After the installing ceremonies an
oyster supper was served to the Neigh
bors and their guests, who numbered
about $50. Dancing and social games
were then indulged in till the early ear
ly hours of morning.
The next regular meeting of Maple
Camp we'll be held on Saturday even
ing of this week, Jan. Jan. 10th.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-01-19
J. A. R. and W. R. c. Installation.

Bacause Of unavoidable circumstan.
ces the report of the installation had to
be omitted until the present time. The
mint installation of the G. A. R. and
aud ". R. C. was held in their hall the
first Saturday in January. After in
stallinr the new officers of both Orders
for the coming year, a short program
vas piyen which consisted of a piano
solo by Mildred Klingle, q reading by
Lunetta Mcintosh, entitled the ''Grand
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-01-19
Methodist Notes.

The Pastor will preach both morning
and evening next Sunday. At 1890
the subject will be, Faith in the Concre-
t." In the evening at 7::3O 'Some New
Testament Revivals." The Sunday
school at 11:45 and Epworth League
at $50.
Sunday afternoon will be our first
Visitation Sunday, and each member
and friend of the church is expected to
60 two and two to visit the shut.ins
and the sick some time during the
afternoon and carry a ray of sunshine
end cheer. Don't forget.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-01-19
Baptist Church.

Next Sunday the regular services
will we held. The pastor will preach.
Morningssubject Goods Recall" AT
night, second sermon of the series on
the Ten Commandments, ''Thou shalt
not make unto thee any craven images.
At the close of the morning services
last Sunday the S. s. presented Mr..
c. E. Fields, the retiring Supt., with q
fine electric table lamp. He made q
suitable reply. Mr.. Fields has been
Supt ofths s. s. for. : long term oi
ysars, and this present shows the %.
probation the S. S. has for his services.
Every one are invited to attend our
services. j. A. Petit, Pastor.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-01-19
CRESCO HOWARD COUNTY, IOWA, FRIDAY JANUARY 49, 1917
Prize Essay Contest Decided.

At-the beginning of the school year,
the Cresco Union Savings Bank,
through Robert Thomson. its President,
offered to the pupils of the rural schools
in this County two prizes in each Town
ship for the best composition on Life
of Washington. For the best essay,
the bank offered $500 and $l.0O for
second best, while County Prize of
of $500 was offered to the best of the
twelve winners.
The County Superintendent, Miss
Fessenden, selected A. E. Barker to
mark the papers submitted according
to thought, penmsnship, spelling,
punctuation andlgeneral neatness. The
officers Of the bank were, very much
pleased with the great number of splen.
did papers written by the contestants.
As a result of Mr.. Barker's markings,
the following were awarded prizes:-
County prize-Marcetus MARI.
Alton Township Marcetus Marr, 1st;
Viola Worple, End.
Albion Township-Mabel Walter, 1st;
Nina Michel, and.
Chester Township Ernest Malcolm
son, 1st; Freda Peterson, End.
Forest City Township-Sydnah Rob-
erts, 1st; Marion Ash, End.
Howard Township Showalter,
LIST; Bessie Novy, End.
Howard Center Township-Fred Hop
pie, 1st; Edwin Bunge, End.
jamestown Township-Lee Lenth,
1st; Lieta Martin End.
New Oregon Township-Irene:Frank,
1st; Lena Panoch, End.
Oak Dale Township-Ada Schahn, LIST;
Nora Wilcox, End.
Paris Township-Edwin Reinhart, LIST;
Mamie Iverson, End.
Vernon Springs Township-E Edith
Wilcox, lst; Myrtle Hike, End.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-01-19

knows just what. that means. The w.
R. C. ladies furnished conveyances to
all members who were too feeble to
walk to the hall.
The G. A. r. officers for the year
are:
COMM. s. Durgin.
S. V.-Joseph Simerson.
]. v. Ira Wheeler.
Adj't.-R. R. Rose.
@. NV. E. Laidlaw.
Surg.-Thomas Walsh.
o. DIS. w. Harris.
o. G.-Jobn Hallman.
Delegate-Joseph Simerson.
Alternate-John Halverson.
The G. A., R. boys and w. r. G.
ladies wish to thank Ill thoss who hslp-
ed ID any wayt 70 make the evening of
tho installation . pleasant one and es-
pecially the proprietors of the Cresco
music shop for splendid Edison phono-
graph they so kindly loaned US for the
evening.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-01-19
Commercial Club BANQUET

Members of the Commercial Club anc
their ladies to the number of about 12s
participated in the annual banquet OF
the club at ''The Cresco" on Tuesday
evening. Following a three-course
banquet served in Mrs. Champlin's ex.
cellent style, the assemblage was call.
ed to order and with DR.. Kessel pre-
sidiug as postmaster, a position he al
ways fills to perfection, a talk was
made by Mrs. Kate Daily on behalf of
the Civic Club. who spoke of the work
this organization has accomplished and
the amount spent for identifying the
parks of the town, aggregating more
than 5000. J. H. Howe gave an in
structive talk dealing with the factories
of the city, which although compara-
lively small and few in number employ
46 men, 33 of whom are heads Of FAM
lilies with an annual wage of $27,
and with an annual output Of $243, 80.
He made some interesting computa.
tions OF the pay rolls and products
which would be possible If 100 men
could be employed at factory work. O.
]. McHugh made an interesting talk
the growth of the city and
the work and value of such an organi-
zation as the Commercial Club.
During the course of the banquet the
orchestra rendered several selections
and John Patterson sang a solo very
acceptably.
At business meeting of the clnb
held at the club rooms the present d.
rectors were reelected and it was vot-
ed to assist the Civic Club to the ex-
tent of a $50 contribution. Steps were
also taken to protect the membership
from professional beggars, who are be-
coming quite nuisance.