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Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-04-26
Agricultural Notes
By BLAIR HARRISON. County Agent

The wheat demonstration of Mil
lard Stone on Cookeville r. 6 is yer,
good. Mr.. Stone reports that he ex
poets to make more on the one acre
OF the demonstration than on the
other four acres of the field. He
plans to sow this plot in clover OF
alfalfa this fall
Joe Bullock of Cookeville r. 6 has
made a remarkable record with his
silo. He fed rs head Of mixed cat
tie on silage and rough hay or wheat
straw during the winter and brought
them through with an increase in
weight. The silage was made on
eight acres; cane. corn and soy
beans.
In spite Of the increase in the price
Of soy beans a large acreage will be
Bown. OF the men visited this week
the following will plant this crop:
haywood Maddux, Eli Shipley, Will
Stewart and several others
]. B. Denny of Buffalo Valley re-
ports that much of his corn raised
on his corn demonstration of last
year is being sold as seed corn in
the neighborhood
Preparedness meetings were held
IN several parts Of the county this
week. Stokes PLY, Mr.. Walker, B.
+. Henry of the Bridge community
were appointed as committee to
cover their section, and Martin Far
ris, Will Stewart, and Mr.. Mahan of
the Oak Grove community. At these
meetings the food situation was dis
oussed, and also the remedies.
During the coming week It is
planned to hold meetings in all parts
OF the county to cover the situation.
\ central committee composed of
nave Wilhite, 8. B. Anderson, Jere
Whitson, Fred White, j. M. Hatfield,
DR.. ]. T. Moore, Judge Edwards, H.
d. Whitson and B. G. Huddleston are
cooperating with the county agent
IN the work. It is planned to have
committee in each community to
work with this central committee in
the production Of more food and
feed
The corn club boys were at work,
most of those seen had measured
their acres and had gotten good seed
corn.
Next Saturday the Baxter Corn
Club will meet with Bobt Ensor's to
hold their regular meeting. May s.
Rev. Aonzo Harris and Prof. Beatty
are the committeeman of this club.
My itinerary for the coming week
is not definite as some Of the meet
ings planned might interfere, but II
not the following is the schedule:
Monday. April 30, Brotherton and
Monterey.
Tuesday. May, !, Algood R. and 2.
Wednesday, May 2. Cookeville R.
5 and s. Dry Valley.
Thursday. May 8, Cookeville r. 81
and ., Bloomington. and Double
Springs.
Friday. May 4, Buffalo Valley and
Lower End.
Saturday. May. s, Silver Point,
Bona, and Baxter. Ensor School.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-04-26
STUDENTS RECITAL

A splendid recital was given Wed
nesday night by pupils of Miss Es-
telle Brandewie at T. P. /. chapel.
Those taking part were Misses Stella
and Aline McDearman. Flora Fox.
Louise Cox, Elizabeth Wilson. Nola
Quarles, Wanda Garrett, Elise Don
aldson, jamie Lowe, Beulah Snoddy,
and Mrs. Essie Murphy. Each one
performed creditably and gave evi-
dence of the careful and artistic
training given them by their &C
complished instructor.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-04-26
Is TX

Mt. View Lodge, No 179. l. o. q.
+. Owing to the Patriotic meeting
being held in the city school build
ing, threatening weather, and
street fair in operation, but four
brothers put in an appearance at the
lodge hall on the 20th inst, lacking
one or a quorum. After the opening
time they also adjourned to attend
the patriotic meeting. which proved
to be an interesting and entertain
ing affair. 1t seems that the whole
world is involved in the crisis brought
about by the war, and while ii is
hoped that it will soon be ended, no
one can tell, the conditions never
before having been, there is appar-
emily no grounds upon which to base
predictions, hence none can intelli-
gently say when the war will close.
All should preach and practice pre-
paredness. Get scared, before dire
want is upon us, is a means of pre-
vention. Get ready for the occasion
as soon as possible, and il it never
comes, we will have plenty to eat
To Odd Fellows:-All Odd Fellows
Of this county are urged to attend
the regular semi-annual convention
of the Putnam County Odd Fellows
Association, to be held with Mount
View Lodge in Cookeville, on Satur-
day night, April 28, 1917.
A splendid program has been
prepared for this meeting. Hon. R.
A. Gardner of Clarksville, Deputy
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge
II Tennessee, will deliver the ami
nersary address.
Dr. Walter s. McClain will speak
on the world War" with reference
to its bearing upon Odd Fellowship.
J. H. Hodge will speak on the
present day need Of Odd Fellowship
throughout the world.
A number of other able speakers
will speak on equally important and
interesting subjects.
Able representatives of the federal
of agriculture will de-
liver addresses on food production
and conservatism.
All Putnam County Odd Fellows
should attend this meeting.
Yours fraternally,
ERNEST H. BOYD, Pres.
Putnam County l. o. o. f. Assn
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-04-26
AsToUNDNINo REPORT FOR
COOKEVlulE

The wife of a merchant had stom-
ach trouble so bad she could eat moth
ing but toast, fruit and hot water
everything else would sour and fer
ment. ONE SPOONFUL buckthorn
bark, glycerine, etc., as mixed in ad-
lerika benefited her INSTANTLY.
Because Ad1er-i-ka flushes the entire
alimentary tract it relieves ANY
CASE constipation, sour stomach or
gas and prevents appendicitis 1t
has QUICKEST action 0f anything
we ever sold. WHY'S Drug Stores
CoOkeville, Tenn.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-04-26
METHODIST CHURCH

Rev. R. J. Craig, the pastor. will
preach Sunday morning at II O'Clock
on one of the great Bible characters,
Elisha" the man who did many
wonderful things. Be sure to hear
this sermon. Sunday night at 7:45,
Bro. Craig will preach on "The Wag-
es of Sin-The Gift of God" an evan
gelistic sermon. A cordial invitation
to all
The prayer meeting on Wednesday
evenings is proving to be a great
benefit to all who are trying to live
according to the straight and narrow
way. The hour of meeting has been
changed to 7:45 to enable the bust
ness men to attend.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-04-26
LIBERTY'S PATRIOTISM

We wake not from Peace's sweet.
oblivious sleep
To the piteous cry of hurt humanity,
But succoring patriotism is at last
aroused
When danger threatens our dear
liberty.
The BE ye slow to anger and to
wrath,
Wisdom's better part OF valor proves,
but now
The wrath is righteous and the
cause is just,
For to no despot's rule will our free
patriots bow
c. G. u.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-04-26
GROCERY CHANGES

There have been several changes
in the grocery business in Cooke
vile. The Hickey Grocery Co. has
closed out it's stock and quit bust
ness. The Ragland Grocery Co. has
bought the stock of H. M. Halle &
Co. W. B. Lofts is also going out Of
business in the near future. Gentry
& Lofts are going to occupy the
building vacated by Hickey. Walter
Greenwood has bought an interest
in the Store of r. M. Greenwood.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-04-26
FEDERAL COURT CLOSES

Federal court adjourned late Satur-
day night after a strenuous weeks
work, during which a large number
of cases were disposed of. A YER
dict of not guilty was returned in
the case against Geo. Carr. charged
tn killing John West, a revenue
posseman. The next term of court
will be held in November.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-04-26
TO SCHOOL PATRONS

Thursday, May 8, will be observed
as Visitors Day at the City School.
There will be an exhibit of work
from the various departments, open
to visitors. Regular routine of
school work will proceed as usual.
A reception committee will be on
hand to welcome all visitors. ALI
patrons and friends are most cor
daily invited to pay the school a
visit on above date.
M. T. CARLISLE, Supt.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-04-26
PATRIOTISM

! said, II have no patriotism,
Compared to my son my cOuntry's
needs mean naught to me-"
But when the cruel foe draws near
That menaces our homes, our lives,
our liberty,
A something deep down in the soul
rooted firmly in the heart
of all,
Bids as make the sacrifice
And give up our beloved to their
country's call.
c. C.E.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-04-26
LET EVERYBODY SING IL

my Country tits of thee" should
be sung in every meeting at this
time in our Nations history, for the
Sweet land of liberty" about which
we sing is the land that is bringing
the message Of liberty to the German
people.
Let not Sunday pass in the church
es without the use of this great
hymn.
This is a time when the Nation
must fight. No army as an army can
win victory. Tennesseans are en-
listing in the public defense work Of
jc safety and food preparedness.
They are going to feed Tennessee
and have some food and feed to sell.
No hymn will bring to the public
mind so forcibly the opportunity for
patriotism to exert itself as "Ameri-
ca" Let it become our Sunday
thought. Let US sing it then.
My country, 'tis of thee,
Sweet land of liberty,
OF thee l sing;
Land where my fathers died,
Land of the pilgrims pride,
From every miuntain side
Let freedom ring.
My native country, thee,
Land of the noble free,
Thy name / love;
love thy rocks and rills,
Thy woods and tempted hills;
My heart with rapture thrills
Like that above.
Let music swell the breeze,
And ring from all the trees
Sweet freedoms song:
Let mortal tongues awake,
Let all that breathe partake,
Let rocks their silence break,
The sound prolong.
Our fathers God, to thee,
Author Of liberty,
To thee We sing;
Long may our land be bright
With freedoms holy light;
Protect us by thy might,
Great God, our King.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-04-26
WILL BREEDING PASSES AWAY

Will Breeding died at the home Of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. M.
Breeding on Monday, April 23. 1917,
after lingering illness Of typhoid
fever He was laid to rest in the
city cemetery Tuesday afternoon
The sympathy of the entire commu-
nifty goes out to the family. Sick
ness has invaded the home continu-
Ously for several months.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-04-26
MANY NEW LAWS

The sixtieth general assembly ad-
ded 929 new laws to the multiplicity
of statutes with which Tennessee Is
burneded. This is a total Of 81 more
laws than were enacted in 1915. OF
these IA were general laws, and 1856
local. Two years ago $50 public and
697 private acts were passed. The
drift appears to be toward local laws
but should be in the opposite direc-
tion. OF making laws there is no
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-04-26
SCRAPS OF
Verse and Prose
THAT UPPER ROOM
BY CLARA cox EPPERSON

In that upper room where Grief and
] held commune day by day,
Ny mothers spirit came to sit with
me,
And while the dear, sweet face l
could not see,
felt her presence by my soul's
serenity;
When her exalted spirit fingers near
Ny heart is lifted out of pain and
fear,
And even her voice l often seem to
hear
Saying: BE of good hope and
cheer,
The dear Lord will sustain you thru
the longest, darkest day.
c. C. T.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-04-26
UNIQUE WAR POSTER

The Herald has received from Mai
w. NJ Hughes, army recruiting Off
Ger in charge at Nashville, an army
poster that is unique. II is a re-
production of an appeal for recruits
made by the government under d.
rection Of Gen. George Washington
during the Revolutionary war. The
poster is large and artistically print
ed and now adorns the wall in the
Herald Office
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-04-26
FOOD PREPAREDNESS MEETING

A meeting of citizens Of Putnam
County will be held at the city
school building Friday night to dis.
cuss and consider the questions OF
food preparedness and other matters
Of vital concern to our people. DR..
J. d. McAlister of Nashville will be
the principal speaker. A large at
tendance is hoped for.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-04-26
PLAY FESTIVAL

A play festival consisting of folk
games, drills, etc., will be given at
the fair grounds on Friday evening,
May IL. This will be the first num-
Der of the City School commence
ment.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-04-26
BIRTHDAY DINNER

Quite a number Of people, old and
young spent a joyful day at Mr..
John Rice's, Sunday. A birthday
dinner was given. There were -
present and everybody reported a
nice time
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-04-26
REST ROOM EDITION

A special Rest Room edition of
the Herald will be printed about the
middle of May. A committee of Ia
dies will have charge and edit the
edition. All the money collected for
advertising in this edition will go to
the Rest Room. The committee will
be announced next week.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-04-26
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The Pastor, Rev. A. J. Cole, WIN
preach Sunday morning, April 20, at
IL O'Clock on the subject I'VE Would
See Jesus" and at 1880 on "The
Glorified Life
Sunday school at 9:45, r. H. Hard
ing, Superintendent. A welcome for
all.
The Womans Missionary Society
held splendid meeting at the
Manse Monday afternoon.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-04-26
HOME COMING DAY At PARAN

Home Coming Day" will be OBJ
served at the Paran church on the
Algood curcuit, the 4th Sunday in
June. All former members, friends,
former pastors and the entire public
cordially invited to attend. The
Cookeville Quartette will furnish
music, besides the local singers.
Preaching by the pastor. Dinner
will be served.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-04-26

Rob Roy of the Alexandria Times
says the new one dollar bills are a
thing of great beauty The question
with us is how Rob knows
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-04-26
CALLS OF THE CITY

1t is not the call of the lark, my dear,
That 30 early in the morning you
hear,
Saying; Wont you come out with
The woods are calling so cheerily?'
But 'tis the news-boy's song you hear
Rythmically rising loud and clear,
And he calls to you over and over,
my dear,
Here's your morning paper, here!"
Then when night-fall brings your
heart its dream,
And the faces OF loved ones floating
nearer seem,
As you hear the song some dear
one sings
In the cleaning that memory brings.
And longing for woods and meadows
come.
For the peace and quietude Of home
But hark ALI memories you must
defer,
Don't you hear: Nights Banner
paper---er!"
C. c. e.
BIRTHDAY CARDS WANTED
May 2. Laura Maxwell, Cookeville
r. g..
Mav 8, Ova Elrod, Monterey r. 1,
Box a.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-05-24
How Kaffirs Smoke.

The natives of South Africa are III
veterate smokers, but some Of them in
dulge In the habit in distinctly queer
fashion. The natives of Harrismith, in
the Orange River Colony, smoke in the
following novel manner: A pipe" is
made by thrusting two sticks into the
ground so as to meet at an angle; when
they are withdrawn two tunnels are
left behind. A hollow reed is stuck in
one hole and the tobacco placed in the
other and lighted. Before beginning
operations the native fills his mouth
with water, drawing in the smoke with
a gurgling sound and blowing out the
water and smoke through a second
reed. 1t seems a mighty poor way of
smoking to white man, says a writer
in the Wide World Magazine, but the
Kaffirs are very fond of it.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-05-24
THEY LIVE ON VEGETABLES.
A Food Expert Says That Is Why the
Koreans Are IndoIent,


DR.. Ugen Ishizuka, well known die
tartan. who recently made a trip of OBJ
servation in Korea. Manchuria and 9TH
er parts of China, ascribes the docility
and Incidence of the Koreans to their
predominantly vegetarian diet. To
make them more alert and active, he
urges, it is necessary to encourage the
use of much more animal food among
them.
The radish is the article of food most
relished by Koreans, who call it the
wild ginseng and eat it raw. But the
most remarkable thing about their love
of vegetable food is the tremendous
amount of cayenne pepper that they
take. About one-fifth of the vegetables
on sale at markets is red pepper.
Instead of soy sauce, the Koreans
use the juice of salted fish. For pickles
they use a mixture of salted radish,
Chinese rape, onions, rocambole and
cayenne pepper. This preparation has
an excellent flavor and is eaten at
every meal. An average family keeps
enough Of this preparation to last a
year.
An alarming number of Koreans are
suffering from parasites. chiefly DUE in
DR.. Ishizuka's opinion, to the crabs
they eat in great quantity.-East and
West News.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-05-24
PRESERVING EGGS.
Water Glass Will Keep Them Fresh Six
Months or Longer.

Months or Longer.
Eggs are much cheaper in the spring
than they are later on in the year, and
spring eggs can easily be kept over un.
til the high price season by putting
them down in water glass, which can
be purchased at drug stores for about
25 cents a quart.
A quart of water glass mixed with
twelve quarts of water that has been
boiled and then cooled will be sufficient
to preserve about fifteen dozen eggs. A
stronger solution should be used for
eggs that are to be held six to eight
months or longer.
Stir the water glass and water mix
ture until thoroughly mixed. Use a
stone jar that has been thoroughly
cleaned. The eggs should also be clean
ed. Cover the bottom Of the jar with
eggs stood up on end, the small end
down. Pack the eggs so they will coy-
er the bottom. The eggs can all be
packed at one time, one layer upon an
other, or the packing can be done from
time to time. Pour in the mixture so
the top layer of eggs will be covered
fully two inches. A thin coating Of
paraffin poured over the top Of the wa
ter glass mixture when the jar is filled
will prevent evaporation; otherwise the
mixture will require replacing as often
as evaporation makes it necessary.
Store the jar in a cool cellar.-New
York Sun.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-05-24
GOOD ROADS ARE COSTLY.
But Bad Roads Are More Expensive In
the Long Run.

Highway engineering has become a
highly developed art. and good road
making materials are plentiful. Con-
sequently there is absolutely no excuse
for modern road to "go wrong" with
In its first four or five seasons of use
unless petty graft and local politics can
be considered as sufficient excuses.
1t is not enough that the surface of
the road be composed of the proper
materials. These materials must rest
on firm foundation which extends to
a sufficient depth below the surface to
withstand the effect of the frozen
ground on either side. Furthermore.
the surface must be waterproof in or
der to prevent the entrance of rain or
melted snow, which when frozen will
separate and disintegrate the best laid
foundation. Also the road surface and
cutters must be so constructed that the
highway will automatically drain itself
of all water This serves the purpose
of automatic flushing and accounts for
the continuous clean swept appearance
of the we'll designed and properly con-
structed roadway
A properly constructed highway is
expensive, but it is an asset too obvi-
Gus for argument. Too often, however,
the first cost represents the deciding
factor in the selection of certain type
of construction, and the upkeep cost is
overlooked. 1t is this attitude on the
part of the town or county taxpayers
or road commissioners, coupled with
graft and politics on the part of the
contractor, which accounts for large
part of the improved roads which need
to be reconstructed each year.-H. w.
SlausOn in Leslie's.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-05-24
Bio Noses In Janan.

Ihe nose plays a very important
part in Japan, owing, probably, to the
fact that a difference in noses consti-
tutes about the only distinction among
the japanese. The nose is the only
feature which attracts attention. AS
there are very few large noses to be
found in Japan, lady with a large
nose is regarded as one specially gift
ed by nature. She is invariably a
reigning beauty and the envy of her
less favored sisters. In all Japanese
pictures in which ladies are portrayed
the artists are particularly careful to
make the nose of liberal dimensions.
London Telegraph.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-05-24
Palaces of Thebes.

The palaces of old Thebes, in Egypt
were probably the largest and most
wonderful ever erected by the hand of
man. One of them was the container
OF a central hall so feet in height, 325
feet in length and ITO feet in breadth.
the roof of which was supported by 1874
columns II feet in diameter and 76
feet in height. The cornices we're of
the finest marble, inlaid with ivory
work and sheathed with beaten gold.
From the point of view of artistic
beauty. the Parthenon at Athens.
Greece. OF course. still holds the palm
and is likely always to hold it.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-05-24
MILK AS A FABRIC.



Although any one will concede that
man cannot live by bread alone, 1t has
been thought possible to get along
rather nicely If milk were added to the
diet. But 1t remained for two French
chemists, Francois Lebreil and Raoul
Desgeorge, to conceive an idea where
by milk may also be made to yield a
fabric which may be converted into
clothing and ornaments.
The curds of the milk are subjected
to chemical treatment by means Of
which the mass Is converted into a
plastic substance which may be rolled
into sheets resembling celluloid, from
which buttons and other articles such
rs combs, umbrella handles, bric-a-
brac and even imitation leather may be
made. all of which are Of attractive ap-
pearance and of excellent wearing
qualities.
The milk is first robbed Of its fat,
after which it is warmed with rennet
so as to form curds. 1t is then par
boiled and exposed to the air and then
is treated with acetone to give it the
required hardness, Elasticity and trans
parency. The product may be made SO
soft that it can be used as substitute
for silk in the manufacture OF fine
underwear, or it may be made solid
enough to serve as a good imitation OF
Science Monthly.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-05-24
The Seraeant's Threat,

Answering for absent comrades dur
ing roll call is quite usual with SOL
diers. Sergeants know themselves to
be tricked in this fashion very often,
but as detection of the culprits is al
most impossible they have to content
themselves with the use of a little
threatening language toward their men.
1t was an Irish sergeant who recently
delivered himself as follows when
about to call the roll in a Dublin bar
racks:
"Now, mind ye, if ketch any Of We
sayin' yer here when yer not here Yell
go over there" pointing to the guard
room.-Atlanta Journal.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-05-24
Varnish and Enamel.

Paints which dry with a high luster
or gloss are called enamels. These are
made from zinc oxide ground in var
nish. Varnish is produced from fossil
resins such as copal, kauri, etc. These
resins, which originally flowed from
trees, have been deposited for centuries
in the earth. They are mined in Africa
and New Zealand and are found in big
lumps.-Popular Science Monthly.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-05-24
Hoped For More

Mrs. Chestnut-Who was that man
saw you with yesterday?
Mrs. Walnut-That was my husband.
"Oh. your last husband?"
Don't say the last. 1t sounds as If
you were trying to discourage me."-
st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-05-24
Modern Plows.

The modern plow was Dutch inyen-
tion. Englishmen and Americans have
made many improvements in this i'm
plement, but for many years the Dutch
plOw led the world.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-05-24
Hotel Jokes.

Man Ito hotel clerk)-How much are
your rooms? Clerk-Two dollars ND to
Twelve. Man-How much are they up
to half past nine?
Another Man Ito another hotel clerl,
tive me room and a bath. Hotel
Clerk can give you a room. but I
haven't time to give you bath.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-05-24
Not That Kind

Here you are, son." said the face
tious man to the messenger boy. "Take
this note to No. 1415 Umpty-ump street
and see if you can't give me a correct
imitation of Mercury"
saw, quit cher kiddin'," answered the
lad. II amt no thermometer."-
mingham Age-Herald.