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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-26


ing the spread of foot-and-mouth dis
ease.
Soil-Improvement Work.
In their work as regards soils the
agents have made plans which have
resulted in the draining of 143,700
acres of land and the irrigation of
nearly $4,000 acres. Farmers have
been shown how to effect consider
able savings and to secure a product
better adapted to their needs by the
home mixing of commercial fertiliz-
ers, how to develop local supplies of
limestone and lime and use them to
best advantage, and how to obtain
best results from green manuring.
Work in Relation to Farm Business
The county agents in 1915 assisted
1923 farmers in analyizing their
farm business and in determining
the factors limiting income. In the
cooperative purchase of farm sup
plies and the cooperative marketing
Of farm products the agents in 1915
promoted the organization of SO
farmers exchanges and 164 other
purchasing and marketing associa-
tions which did a combined business
of more than $3,500,OOO and effected
a saving to the farmers of more than
$275,0O0.
In general, the work of the county
agents in the Northern and Western
States during the four years of it's
existence has been highly construc-
tive. It's influence has been felt in
increased crop yields, the introduce
ton of new crops, and help in the
control Of insect pests and plant dis
eases. 1t has introduced improved
live stock, inauguratcd better feed
ing and breeding methods, induced
better sanitation, and aided in the
control and eradication of animal dis
eases. 1t has taught the farmer bet
ter methods of conserving the fertil-
ity of his farm through adequate
drainage, proper fertilization, and
the utilization Of humus-feeding ma
tcrials. It's tendency is toward
Standardization Of farming in crops,
live stock, and methods. 1t has as
sisted him in marketing his products
and the purchasing of his supplies.
1t has developed better systems of
farm management, assisted in secur-
ing farm laborcrs, and assured the
farmer more adequate return for
his investment and labor. 1t has
helped to make life in the country
more satisfying through the installa-
ton of home conveniences to tighten
the burden of the farm women, thru
interesting the young people in whole
some rural activities, and through the
creation of genuine, community
spirit of self-help, self-improvement,
and self-asscrtion.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-26
Wonderful Results.
Continued from page one.)

NSohsihuoe hon PoBo ouo.)
calm and unmoved when He calls
them and say they will take their
chances, are lost. After calling so
long, God gets tired of it and takes
them at their word and lets them run
the risk
Tuesday evening thirty-nine people
declared themselves converted, this
number including many younger peo-
pie. The sermon was on the subject
of "What Am l Doing for Jesus?"
Wednesday evening the members Of
the Baptist, Congregational, Evange-
zeal and Church Of Christ were spec
ial guests and filled the entire center
section. The music Wednesday was
the best of the campaign, the aud
fence joining with unanimity in the
singing of such well known hymns as
81 Need TheeEvery Hour" and the
solos by Mr.. George and the songs by
the quartet were full of power and
feeling.
Last evening the tabernacle was
filed with employees of the factor
les and their families as special guests
and one of the happiest meetings of
the campaign resulted.
Tonight DR.. Honeywell will discuss
amusements and on Sunday will talk
to the men in the afternoon on the
-Four Square Man," which is said
to be one of the best sermons DR..
Honeywell breaches. Next Tuesday
the Masons of the city will be special
guests at the evening service.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-26

William ORourke, Durand black
smith, was arrested Tuesday on a
charge of having furnished liquor to
Harry Beattie, who was arrested ON
Monday for being drunk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-26

tended, after which we adjourned to
meet in three weeks with Mrs. Glass;
man.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-26
Probate Order.

VFOOdto SVOeTs
State OF Michigan. The Probate Court for
the County OF Shiawassee.
At session OF the Probate Court for the
County of Shiawassee. held at the Probate
ONCE In the ,itv Of Corunna. on the 23rd day
January In the year one thousand nine hun
dred and seventeen.
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge OF Probate
In the matter of the estate OF John Luft
deceased
The Administrator OF said estate having
rendered f1nal account to this Court.
II 10 ordered, that the 10th day OF February
next, at ten o'clock In the forenoon. at said
Probate ONCE, be appointed for examining
and allowing said account.
And IL Is further ordered that copy OF this
order DE published three successive weeks,
previous TO the said Gay of hearing, Ia the
OwOsso Times q newspaper printed and circu.
lating In said County OF Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH,
By Judge OF Probate.
CLARIBEL GALLOWAY.
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-26

treatment of the animals by the
agents. Nearly 100000 hogs have
been treated in this way for cholera
and many head of cattle were saved
by the work of the agents in prevent
ing the spread of foot-and-mouth dis
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-10-10

Rates-One Cent per word Moth
Ing less than ten cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-10-10

panimeat, by Nettie Gunderson, Vel
ma Anderson. and Norma Johnson.
After the supper and program, r. g..
Baker made his first appearance as
an auctioneer, when the fruits, vege-
tables, ETC., were sold to the highest
bidders, some of whom BY the way
came from Cresco to make things in
teresting and to help along the good
cause. Recognizing the high cost or
living purchasers were willing to pay
good prices. One head of cabbage sold
for 55c, potatoes at 45c plate, and
some for loo per potato, and every
thing else sold so we'll that &C. mai
den effort was pronounced complete
success and other auctioneerS warned
to look we'll to their laurels. The
ladies of the church are very CRATE
full to all who donated vegetables,
fruit, etc., to those who so generously
purchased and last but not least to
those who so delightfully."- entertained
the company with music, elocution,
and song.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-10-10
LOTS OF LEATHER, SHOES
DEARER.
Slaughter of Cattle Here and in
South America Increased by
3O,OOO,OOO.

New York, Oct. S.--While the pri-
ces Of shoes IN the United States have
been rising since war until they have
almost doubled in Price the produc-
ton of hides and leather and the i'm
portation of hides have been steadily
increasing until today the stock of
hides and feathers on hand is far be-
yond immediate demands for the
manufactured product.
The slaughter of cattle in the
United States and South America has
increased by more than 30,00O,00O
since the beginning of the war, ac-
cording to trade statistics. In the
United States 100000 more cattle
have been raised since August 1914,
than il the three years previous. The
countrys consumption of leather in
the same period has fallen off, and
the export of leather products has
shown an even sharper decline.
Combine Plays Both Ways.
The vast quantity of hides in stor-
age-estimated at more than 1,000,-
600 in the port of New York alone
is being held by silent agreement"
among packers, importers and specu-
lators in the hope that peace will
come within a few months or that
the war will go on long enough to
make a heavy drain on the leather in
stock If peace should come sudden
ly there would be a real shortage of
leather, because Of the demands OF
hundreds of millions of people in
Europe who have sacrificed their
footwear to assist armies in the field.
Leather experts figure on great
European civilian demand when the
war ends, more than enough to coun-
terbalance the fact that 24,O0O,OOO
men under arms are using a pair of
shoes each every three weeks.
Germany's submarine warfare has
turned the former export OF hides to
Europe from South America toward
the United States and South American
hides are pouring into this port AT
the same time imports from China,
Austria, India and other countries
reached by the Pacific have greatly in
creased. New York today is the CEN
ter Of the worlds trade in hides.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-10-10
-O---
THE FALL CLEANUP.
They Are Even More Needed With
Fall Than Spring.

One of the humors of American
life is the tremendous stir made all
through the spring time for cleaning
up of home places and streets while
in the fall interest languishes. Clean
up weeks have become very commoo
in the spring, but after the vacation
season the idea is dropped.
AS a matter of fact clean-ups are
even more needed in the fall than in
spring. Vegetable and flower gar
de1s have become weedy with stalks
and vines and refuse. Litter accumu-
lates fast, and when the fall comes,
it is time for another grand scrim
mage.
One of the incidental benefits of
the garden movement should be that
it has accustomed more people to
work out of doors. Formerly most
men were very lazy about doing any
thing around their homes. At the
same time the loafing habit was such
that they would lounge around or go
off to the usual hangouts.
The garden movement has now
taught a lot of people that getting
outdoors for tasks about the home
does not necessarily mean added ia
tigue. 1t should be only pleasant
change of work. After a man has
taken hold and trimmed down the
edges of his grass, pulled up weeds
and removed litter, the better appear
ance of his place will give him salts
faction we'll compensating for the eff
fort. ..
Many people take much pains
about the care of their placesinspring
and summer, but they are Indifferent
about them in fall and winter. But
disorder shows quite as much in the
latter season, when there is a lack of
natural beauty to help out appearan
ces. A trim and neatly kept place
looks well at all seasons, it makes a
house seem like a real home AID de-
sira BILE to others if one desires to
sell. Good order is contagious, and
few nicely kept places tone up a
whole neighborhood and make all
more valuable.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-10-10

rio Theatre on Water street, also
within a distance of 20 feet from
hydrants.
Be it therefore resolved that signs
be placed on Water street for inform
alton OF the public, and that the City
proceed to lay out zones in accord
ance herewith and have the same
marked by painting signs on side
walk.
Roll call vote All members voting
Aye Motion was carried and the re-
solution declared adopted
Moved and seconded to adjourn
until Wednesday, Oct. IL, at 7:30 P
M. Motion was carried.
L. S. DALE,
City Clerk.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-10-10
WANT COLUMN.

Rates-One Cent per word Moth
Ing less than ten cents.
",D'.'.'.,".",.-..Ns.. s.,,.,...,.'..,".D.,..,..
FOR SALE OR RENT-S0 acres, two
miles from town, good improve
ments. Enquire E. T. Reed. 41tf
FOR SALE-A 2 lid cooking and
heating stove. Inquire at Alp River
ST. 41-tf
FOR SALE-Soft coal stove at $40.
Call Black-33Q 41-2pd
WANTED-At DEBORAH hospital, a
girl for second floor work. ALL
FOR RENT room house corner of
Jefferson and Grove St. Phone
2S9. 41tf
LOST-Hood off automobile last
Monday between DEBORAH and Lo-
church. Finder return to this OF
flee. Reward AL
WANTED-Three or four furnished
rooms. c. E. Barnhart at Graham
store. 41-2
FOR SALE-Montana land-Wheat
Farms in the famous Judith Basin
Finest farm lands in Montana. Adj
dress H. A. Hanson, Bear Springs,
Mont. Ala
LOST-A suit case containing a little
boys clothes. Finder please leave at
this office AID receive reward
41-1pd.
MAN WANTED-Steady job at farm
work. Good pay. E. l.. Beard e. Son.
41-1pd.
FOR SALE-Good high grade Plym-
Sonable,l if taken il two weeks. +.
l.. Beard & Son. 4l-1pd.
FOR SALE-4A acres standing
corn. miles north of DEBORAH on
middle Hesper road. E. A. Nelson,
R. r.. 4, Box 81. 41-2pd
FOR SALE-Bunch of high grade
wolf hound pups of the Walker
strain, six months old. Call on or
address John c. Johnson, Church,
Iowa, Allamakee county, r. r. l.
40-2pd.
FOR SALE-My house, barn and 16
lots, cheap, if sold soon . A. G.
Christian at Christian & Lomen's
garage 40-2
FOR SALE-Cheap, one Phelps eight
horse power gasoline engine. En-
quire o. o. Ellingson, sheriff, or
Rud Bros. garage, DEBORAH. 402
FOR RENT-Three rooms for light
housekeeping. Lighted and heated
Inquire Mrs. Griswold, All Wash
ington St. 40-tf
sTOCKERs AND FEEDERs-For
sale, all weights, at my farm. o. A.
P. Haugen, route 4, DEBORAH.
40-2pd.
| D-Geese-Came Ito my
place and are doing damage to
corn. Party or owner may have
them by paying for damage and
I this notice. call at once. Must bring
receipt from publisher. John j.
| Walenta. 40-2
FOR SALE-Used Ford car, over
hauled, reprinted, in first class
looking and running condition.
| Rud Bros. 39-tf
FOR SALE--Fine bull terrier. En-
quire Orley Seekatz at Schim-
ming's drug store. 39-tf
GIRLS WANTED-At the Meritol
factory. Enquire at their office.
FOR RENT-160 acres, well i'm
proved, known as the Fred Sellman
homestead, 21a miles southwest Of
Hesper Will rent on shares. En-
quire of E. F. Sellman, DEBORAH,
Iowa. 3S-tf
SQUARE PIANO-For Sale for $25.
Mrs. M. c.. Hogan. 36-tf
FOR SALE-One 1914 Rambler au-
tomobile at bargain If taken al
once. Also Overlands and other
used cars for sale cheap. Rud
Bros, Decorahs Iowa. 31-tf
FOR SALE-Cheap, second hand
carbide gas plant, fixtures, etc. T.
M Halvorson, the Delco Light
Dealer, DEBORAH. 29tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-10-10

FOR SALE-River sand and gravel
Inquire of ]. A. Jewell, DEBORAH,
K. 8. 21-tf
FOR SALE-Good work horse, drive
single or double. Enquire Mrs. w.
Bloomingdale, Route 6, DEBORAH.
41-1pd.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-10-10
Don't Drop Him!

Man is made of clay and it doesn't
take much to break him, especially if
he's working on a newspaper mans
salary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-10-10
We Imagine So,

Evidently the bone dry" advo-
Gates in Washington would like to
"See America Thirst
The Springdale news., 1917-10-19
To Influence Congress.

The following telegram from Count Bernstorff to the foreign office in Berlin was sent in September, 1916:
 :. September 15-With reference to report A. N. 266 of May 10th, 1916. The embargo conference, in regard to whose earlier fruitful coop eration Dr. Hale can give information, is just about to enter upon yigor- ous campaign to secure a majority in both houses of Congress favorable to Germany and requests further sup pirt. There is no possibility of our being compromised Request tele- graphic reply
The Springdale news., 1917-10-19
~~-~-@-~e-o-o~0~~--~~~~ ~~~~O~~~~~-~~~~~~~~~~~
 DIZZY SPELLS
Relieved After Taking Two Bottles Of Cardui, Says Tennessee
 Lady.

Whitwell, Tenn.-Mrs. c. P. Cart wright, of this place. writes: About four years ago the dizzy spells got so bad that when I would start to walk would just pretty near fall wasn't past doing my work, but was very much rundown.
 l told my husband I thought Cardui would help me, as lady who lived next door to me had taken a great deal, and told me to try it. This was when We were living in Kentucky.
 My husband got me bottle and I took it according to directions. It helped me so much that he went back and got me another bottle. got a whole lot better and just quit taking fl. I got over the dizzy spells. II took no other medicine at that time nor since for this trouble. No, I've never regretted taking Cardui.
 I felt just fine when I finished the second bottle"
 Purely vegetable mild and gentle in it's action, Cardui, the woman's tonic, may be the very medicine you need. If you suffer from symptoms of female troubles. give Cardui trial. All druggists. NC-lz9
The Springdale news., 1917-10-19
Adds to Indictment.

Administrator officia;s declare the latest disclosure is natral develop 1ent of tho 1pdIctment against Ger many as an international criminal, and lawless violator of the most ele- mentary principles of international law. They declared tat this corre- spondenee, in connection with what went before, convicts the German gov ernment of violating Ameaean neu- trality in the effort to deal a blow at it's European enemies, and that 1t dis closes the calculated German purpose to strangle the administration in any attempt which it might make to pre- serve that neutrality by plots ta con trol Congress.
 A significant feature Of the reya- lations is that they have been pro aressive in intensity Beginning with rather mild statements of German in trigues each batch of teleerams that has been given to the press has de veloped eraYer. accusations against Germany. Today's disclosures are re garded as vastly strengthening the in- dictments, in the new matter disclos- ed and in supplying missing links in the chain of evidence to connect the German Foreign Office and Non Bern storff with the conspiracy against American integrity and the lives of American citizens.
 Secretary Lansing has conferred with the French ambassador and with the British ambassador and it is said that the startling disclosure today, as we'll as those which have preceded them has been made with the knowl- edge and approval of the entente governments. They will have an ef- feet upon the French and British pub lie as well as in America. In all three countries where there has been more or less agitation in favor of an inn mediate peace, the governments have
The Springdale news., 1917-10-19

cease. Dr. William Bayard Hale, once envoy of President Wilson to Mexico and author of biography of the President. was in Berlin about that time as correspondent for the newspapers owned by William R. Hearst and apparently was on inti- mate terms with the German govern rlent. Dr. Hale's attitude on the em. bargo question is said to have made him unpopular with President Wilson before he went to Germany.
The Springdale news., 1917-10-19
Jeremiah OIeary Again.

Of the three men mentioned in the second message MacGarrity is well known Irish leader of Philadelphia, and Jeremiah OLeary, besides head ing the American Truth Society, is editor of Bull, a publication recent ly barred from the mail as seatious. While no one at the State Department would undertake to positively identi- fy the John F. Keating. it was as samed that the man referred to was John P Heating of Chicago, and that Easement did not know that he had been dead several months. It al So was suggested that Easement might have proposed these names sim ply because he had met the men, and knew them as Irish agitators in this country, without any correspondence with them on the subject.
The Springdale news., 1917-10-19
MORE GERMAN
 PERFIDY EXPOSED
Deliberately Plotted to Blow Gp Rail-
 roads and Munition Plants.

Washington, Oct 10.-Secretary Lansing drew upon his collection of secret German diplomatic correspond ence again today to shed further light upon what the German Foreign Office and General Staff were doing in this country while nominally at peace with the United States.
 He gave to the public without com ment, as usual, three brief cablegrams which show that more than year be- fore submarine piracy drove America to war the Berlin government was in- strueting Ambassador von Bernstorff to arrange for destruction of Canadian railroads and to use Irish Americans in carrying on q campaign of destrae- tion in the United States. They show ed, too, that Bernstorff cn his part was even at thatearly date seeking authority to support q campaign to influence Congress.
The Springdale news., 1917-10-19
Inciting Sabotage.

January 26-For military at tache. You can obtain particulars as to persons suitable for carrying on sabotage in the=United States and Canada from the following persons One, Joseph Mccarthy. Philadelphia, ;; two, John P. keating, Michigan avenue, Chicago; three, Jeremiah O. Leary, Ne l6, Park Row, New York.
 se0ne and two are absolutely re- liable and discreet No. is reliable. but not always discreet. These per sons are indicated by Sir Roger Case ment. In the United States sabotage can be carried out on every kind of factory for supplying munitions of war. Railway embankments and bridges must not be touched. Elm bassy must in no circumstances be compromised Similar precautions must be taken in regard to Irish-Ger- man propaganda.
 (Signed) Representative of Gen eral Staff . ''
The Springdale news., 1917-10-19
VALLEY SPRINGS.
Madison County.9
Cool and frosty.

Cool and frosty.
 Oscar Ledbetter made business trip to Drakes Creek Friday
 "Tater digging and y'slasses mak- inga is the order of the day.
 M.aoa C. c. Fritts shave just dug bumper crop of sweet potatoes.
 Miss Ruby Fritts had the mishap to scaid her leg very badly last Sun day.
 Miss oma Dodson attended church and prayer meeting at Pop Corn Sun day and Sunday night.
 Attendance at school has been light the past two weeks on account of rush of farm work and sickness.
 Jack Frost caught some of the cane patches and l guess they will make very poor sorghum if they will make at all
 Milton Brown, Dave Tenpenny and John Burns made a business trip to Fayetteville Thursday, and each re- turned with new Springfield wagon.
 The pupils at Valley Spring are sell ing pencils and post cards to obtain a pencil sbarpener for the school. They are getting tired trying tc sharpen their pencils with the teachers dull knife.
The Springdale news., 1917-10-19

NalIroad at the time Gen. Atterbury was general manager and vice-presi- aent of the road. Mr Wood has since been superintendent of the Gas and Fo"er Company of New York and is at present chief engineer of the firm, $. F. Wood Engineers, Inc, New 1ork.--Fayetteville Democrat.
The Springdale news., 1917-10-19
Hearts Correspondent?

There was no official attempt to identify the Dr. Hale recommended by Von Bernstorff as an authority on the work of the Embargo Confer enee. which so liberaly bombarded Congress with telegrams demanding that munition shipments to the allies
The Springdale news., 1917-10-19

Marion Wasson= of Gentry spent two months in the officers training camp at Camp Funston, Texas, but was turned down on the final exami- nation on account Of defective eye sight, and returned home a few days ago.
The Springdale news., 1917-10-19
Who Would Trust Germany?

The keystone of the arch upon which such peace negotiations must rest Is recognition of the honor and integrity of the German government in it's international acts. This dem onstration of the perfidy of and dis honor of German offieialdom 1t Is hoped in administrative circles will tend to silence much of the pro-Ger- man peace propaganda.
 An interesting feature of the dis patches made public today is the ev- idence that the Embargo Conference which was held in this country in the summer of 1916 already had received support from the German government Apparently this statement supplies the missing thread in the story of Bernstorff's request for the $50,000 with which to influence Congress through an unnamed organization. It is admitted that many of the persons who participated in the embargo con ference, which was the chosen German agency to influence Congress, proba- by were in ignorance of the fact that they, or their more or less dis ti8gaished namesawere being used by few traitors in German pay.
 II is believed that other disclosures are ia prospect, but the State Depart me8 makes 10 promise in this-re- SDeet.
The Springdale news., 1917-10-19

The Democrat is congratulating it. self too soon, it would seem. As the News understands the new law it only increases postage on first-class mail
 letters and postal cards, and does not apply to third-class mail, or circulars.
The Springdale news., 1917-10-19

Rogers is having home products fair this week, which opened Wednes. day. The fair closes today.
The Springdale news., 1917-10-19

The increase in postage rates will not be wholly an evil for it will cer- talnly reduce the number of circulars that come to one each week.-Rogers Democrat.