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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-11
Meeting Of May 8. 1913.

Coyington, La, May 8, 1913.
The police jury met on the above
dale as a Board of Reviewers and
took up whatever business that came
before them. Present: Geo. HoeCp,
II. n. Fendlason. E. j. Domergue,
j. NJ. Smith, 5. r. CoWart, Fletcher
Crawford. w. Fl. Davis, E. P. Robert,
j. B. Howe, Robt. Abney. Absent:
None
Mr.. Miller and Mr.. Miles appeared
before the board representing the
salmen Brick & Lumber Co. 1t was
moved by Geo. koepp, seconded by
j. NJ. Smith, that the assessment Of
Salmen Brick 4 Lumber CO stand
as assessed last year, with the ex-
ception of Commercial Hotel, which
will be assessed at 100000. Car
ried unanimously.
w. j. Kelleher appeared before the
board representing Southern CreO-
soting Works. 1t was moved by Geo.
Koepp. seconded by J. NJ Smith, that
the land Of the Southern Crecsoting
Works, in Slidell, be assessed at SOC
per acre. Carried unanimously.
The police jury adjourned until |
o'clock p. m.
Afternoon Session.
It was moved by Jos. NJ. Smith,
seconded by Geo Koepp, that the
assessment roll be accepted by the
police jury as presented, with two
exceptions as can be seen IL the
minutes. Carried.
1t was moved and seconded that
the meeting adjourn until next Tues
day, regular meeting day, May IA,
1918.
J. B. HOWE,
Presiden..
F. J. MARTINDALE,
Socrafary
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-11
Out Of No Man S Land
BY
HARRY IRVING GREENE

Father:
This wonderful letter that / am writ
ing ycu-a miracle letter. ! was hurt,
badly, but am going to get well. 1t
happened like th!s-you know am
not allowed to name place or Date.
NO Mans Land! We were raiding
It by night. three OF us-scouting,
proving. 1t was as dark as the dun
geons Of inferno, but often they sent
up signal shells-roseate, bursting
things that bathed all that evil land
In q blood-red light. When their glare
dared over us we had to stand as we
were caught, hand Or foot appraised
moveless objects In the red glow until
the light snuffed out and all was dark
once more.
We reached the German entangle.
meuts and began cutting them with
our oiled clippers. We were careful,
very careful, but we were not careful
enough. They heard US. Over came
two bombs.
The three Of US went down in a row.
Jack and Tom never knew what hit
them. I was hurt too badly to be- able
to get up.
1 / lay there-all night-groaning-
calling for help. Twenty feet away l
could hear the bochea in their trench
laughing at me, c1r1fng me.
Morningl My last. ! could endure
It no more. l was dying-blseding. /
said my last prayer.
And then!
Since the dawn Of time do not be-
lieve the world has seen a more glori-
Gus thing. From the hill tops our ar
tillery laid down box barrage fire
aud under it, heads raised like en-
perors and shoulders squared, came
nix men, stretcher bearers. As though
they had been on parade they came
forth In broad daylight into the very
teeth Of the enemy and picked up
what was left of Jack, Tom and me.
As though we had been their Own
brothers they bore us back, swiftly,
gently. Then do you know what those
Huns did?
Opened fire on us-the dead, the
bearers Of the dead and man who lay
auiyering at the threshold Of death.
Two Of the six bearers went down.
The other four brought them back
along with what was left Of Jack, Tom
and me.
And when I awoke in the hospital
after the operation, dea1hly sick but
back from the nightmare-land and
with the sunlight upon me, whom do
you think l saw bending over me. the
red cross upon her sleeve, babb!ing,
laughing, crying, kissing me?
JANE!
And had never known, that she had
come overl Had never got her letter.
And we are here together and l am
going to get well. An hour ago she
held out her hand, and upon one finger
was still the little ring ] gave her be-
fore left. ] am going to have stone
set in it--you know what that means
Though somewhat disfgured l am still
In the ring,
And 50. Is Jane. jim.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-11

Don't be worried BY such undesir-
able bedfellows. You can get rid Of
everyone Of them by sprinkling BEE
BRAND INSECT POWDER into
their hiding places. Dust your mat
tresses, beds and all cracks and
crannies thoroughly and they will
quickly die. Harmless to human
beings and domestic animals,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-11

which resulted as follows: For -
e. ]. Domergue, H. n. Fendlason,
S. r. Cowart, j. B. Howe. Against
Geo. Koepp, J. NJ. Smith. w. II.
Davis, f. P. Robert. The vote be-
ing declared tie.
There being no further business
she meeting adjourned to meet on
Mays as a Board of Reviewers
J. B. HOWE,
President
f. ]. MARTINDALE,
Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-11
NOTICE.

1t IL requested that those who
purchased Liberty Bonds, designat-
ing this bank for. payment and de-
livery of same, will call and make
the stipulated payments.
St. TAMNANY BANK 4 TRUST
COMPANY.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-11
POLICE JURY
CONTINUED from page u

the rate OF taxation TO 80 per cent
on all taxable property 50 thai the
schools would have sufficient funds
to run all schools of the parish tie
full term of nine months.
It was moved by E. ], Domergue,
seconded by H.. N. Fendlason, that
the Increase in taxation be raised as
asked for and 1t was put to vote,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-11


The Liberty Bellies
work.
number The latter
airs Of our allies.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-11

am applying for . pardon.
mist MARY HOLT.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-05-11

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ST. TAlnlANY FARlGW
ODo Do,7aR D Yer
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

FOR SALE-One Ford roadster. One Ford
touring car, both in first class shape.
must be sold at once Call at 3S West
Main ST. Call for t. J. Thompson. 41sl
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

LOST-Curtains for one side of automo-
bile. Finder telephone 1853 or return
to c. f. Schad.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

FOR SAL East Gadsden
street residence containing
eleven rooms, lavatories with hot
and cold water in bedrooms, two
bathrooms three corner lots
120x137 IL. To settle equities
this property is offered for less
than the house could now be
built for, with the additional saw
ing of agents commission by
dealing with owners. Address P.
o. Box 1903 for further partic-
ulars.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

LOST-Smail platinum filigree ornament
set with snail diamonds Suitable re-
ward if returned - -. g DiTenderfer.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

FOR SALE-Overland 1915 Big Four tour
ing car. cheap for cash. Address w. r.
Thompson, "a South Spring street. 1924
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

WANTED-Boy to carry News
paper route in the Tan Yard
section. Only requires about one
hours work daily and Sunday.
Apply The Journal, Circulation
Department.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

FOR SALE drop awnings, 1T. wide
and IT. deep; plain awning, : #.
in. wide and 1T. deep; plain avn.
ing, IT, 6 in. wide and IT. deep; |
awning IT. wide and IT, in. deep
3 awnings, IT. wide and 4 fl. deep; 1
awning, IT. wide and 4 #. deep; 4
awning 10 IT. in. wide and ) #. deep
one set OF sails~for small boat. The
above goods are slightly worn but in
good condition. A. H. Mcleod & Co.
6os15 South Palafox. 4f37
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

FOR sAIaE OR ExCHANGE-AT or part
OF 90 acres good land and water about
As acres under good wire fence, miles
north OF Nuscogee on c. f. A r. r.
in Baldwin Co, Ala Address C. A. Hill
bun. Muscogee. Fla 1905
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24
HELP WANTED-MALE

CARPENTERS, brici1layers. concrete men
~ and laborers, large number wanted at
once on government contract. Good
wages and free living quarters. Degnon
Contracting Company, North Charleston,
South Carolina. 42l6
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24
OPPORTUNITY

for earnest married man under
40, exempt from draft, having
department or general mercan-
tile store experience to acquire
a knowledge of our business for
the purpose of becoming man.
ager of a store. Permanent posi-
ton with attractive arrange
ments for future. State age, ex-
perience and wages in previous
position in letter of application
which will be treated as con-
fidential. Address 200, Journal.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

FOR SALE-Lots 5 to IL inclus-
i've. Block 72, West King
Tract, cheap for cash or on
terms. Convenient to Newport
urp~Atille Co. and Ship Build
ing plants. Address II, care of
Journal.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

WANTED-Young girl to help with chill
dren; white preferred. Mrs. Matthes
500 West Lee street. 4I9i
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24
FOR SALE


FOR SALE-Row boat. cheap for cash.
Apply 2f4 L. Intendencia street. 4139
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

FOR SAIF20-acre farm under cultiva-
ton, us miles north OF city. located near
two railroads on hard road. Good room
house and barn. Entire farm under good
wire fence and cross fenced I'm 5 acre
sSts. Peach. Satsuma and pecan trees
two years old and good growing crop on
place now Horse and wagon. also farm
ing implements. including So head OF
hogs. Ideal place for trucking and rails
Ing hogs and chickens. This farm must
be sold M once account owner out OF city
md unable TO look after IL. VIII
original cost. Address II. care Journal.
4s4 SS42
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24
ROOM AND BOARD
ARTESIAN WELLS

ARTESIAN WELLS-Win put In wells
TO 20 inches diameter any dpeth. and
guarantee water. Write for full infornra-
ton. Gray Artesian Well Co., p. o. Box
| or or phone 1928. SIT
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

TOMATO and cabbage plants by
express, $500 per 1000; post
paid, SOC per 100. White and
chrystal wax Bermuda onion
sets, quart, 40 cents postpaid;
not postpaid, peck, $1.65; bushel,
go, 81 pounds to the bushel.
o. J. Walker, Pinemount, Fla.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

FOR sAI.E+SIightly used oliver type
writer, cheap. Apply IN. n. M.' care
Journal. ITO
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

WANTED-To buy secondhand motor
delivery truck I'm good running order.
Apply II. Cocorenes' place, Palafox and
intendencia streets.
WANTED TO BTY-Six secondhand ca
noes, with equipment. II in good condt-
ton and price is satisfactory. Bayvfew
Park Committee, w. Q. Jones, Manager
Phone 204S or 1914.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

FOR SALE-Three well built, neat. 4
and room cottages for $3.50 and
81 500. Nos. 1908, 1910 and 1912 E. Sire 9
e For terms apply at rwesidence OF
owner. 1924 e. Strong. 5692
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

FOR SALE-one Buick Roadster and
one Oliver typewriter, both in good
condition. VIII sell at bargain for
cash. Call at 81 West Romano street.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

FOX SALE-West half Of block 40. lying
eosstWesn Strong and DeSoto streets and
sStn ana 18TH avenues. Cash 81. 800. APP
$50 Ring s. sosS
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

T1EIF W AN r D-F EMALE
NENT needs thousands of men
and women. Positions in Washington
and in your state. Examinations held
No Previous experience re-
luired. Let us help you to secure one
Write today. Free particulars sent i'm
Columbia School of Civil Ser
vice. Dept. 43, Jordan Bldg, Washing CON,
D. G. 4217
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24
WANTED TO RENT

WANTED-To rent FIVE or six-room bum
galow. VIII take one or two years lease.
Address ID. g., care Journal. 1872
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Nicely< furnished room. No
light Housekeeping Hot bath. For
gentlemen only. 402 w. Gregory. Phone
1s46-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24
Phone 800
From z a. m. to
2 p. m.
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Esta blished cash business,
easy money, light and gentle. Suitable
for lady on gent. 800 cash will handle.
Will pay for self first month. Answer
Mr.. Evans, care Journal 1922
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24
WANTED TO BUY


WANTED-A- To buy medium size iron safe
4ls9
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

FOR sALE-Beautiful canoe. in excel
lent repair. Can be seen at Captain
Edmundsons boat house. For information
phone 1899. 1921
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

FOR RENT-Four roon. sur1 .zsfled apart
ment cool and comfortable. Terms rea-
sonable. Garage. No chi~1ren. 1924 E.
Strong 4206
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

FOR RENT-Light housekeeping rooms.
106 E. Wright st.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

FOR SALE OR TRADE-i60 acres good
farming land ten miles from Pensa-
cola so acres good celery and meadow
land. Will accept six cylinder, five
passenger. new car in part payment.
I. l.. Williams, 81 East Wright street,
Pensacola. Fla. 4i55
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished large room
southern exposure, modern convenient
ces, one block from car line. Apply 1903
East Mallory, or phone 41S. Ass
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

FOR RENT-One nicely furnished room
suitable for one or two young men. No.
32I West Romano street. 419S
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

LOST-At Liberty Inn, on Aug. 7, one
diamond stick pin, Tiffany setting
Finder will be rewarded literally by Lag
Jacoby. Phone 1910 4o03
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

FOR SAI.E-Two story, seven room
house. Large lot. East Hill $500 cash
and $1400 in payments of $25 a month.
n f. Morey. City Judge. 1903
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

FOR SAIIC-One iron bed and springs;
one ice box. all in good condition. Can
be seen at East DeSoto. 4223
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

FOR RENT-In modern private home,
one large well furnished outside room,
five hrge windows, opens on porch and
reception hall, for one or two gentlemen.
Apply so East Gregory. Phone 1867. 4209
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

LOST-Bfack leather bill fold containing
red and blue car tickets, eight or nine
dollars in currency, government passes
ind photo of lady and child Reward for
return to 1909 z. Strong. 1904
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

FOR RENT-Two nice unfurnished rooms
on car line. Apply 1107 East Jackson
street, or phone 1918. 41S9
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

LOST-One 34x4 tire and rim. Probably
lost on Navy Yard road. Finder tele-
phone 1888 or return to C. F. Schad-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

FOR RENT-One furnished front room,
southern exposure, one or two gentle
men. Apply 216 West Chase street. 1913
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

FOR SALEs-Secondhand typewriter. APP
42f0
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

FOR notwithstanding furnished rooms
al 40 E. Chase st. All modern con-
veniences. 42ll
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-24

W-ANTED--An experienced stenographer
Apply Box 1876 1925
Omaha daily bee., 1918-03-17
OWNING A HOME
SHOULD Be aim
OF WAGE Garner
Byron R. Hastings Says Renter
Not in Class With Citizen
Who Possesses Real
Estate.

Byron r. Hastings, president of
Hastings & Hayden, says: Every
wage Garner should own his own
home. 1t is more important that the
wage Garner should own his home
than the man of means. The main
tenancc OF a home, once you have
it paid for, Is less than the rent for
the same house would be-
Should misfortune in tie way of
sickness or death come, "a roof over
ones head that is his own is a great
comfort. The added expense which
such misfortune brings is not felt so
heavily if the rent day is not staring
one in the face. Every time you pay
rent the landlord makes a profit.
There is no question of this or land
lords would soon cease to be.
No family can accomplish as much
when drifting aimlessly along as they
can when working toward definite
object. A certain goal to work for
is necessary for all of us, to bring out
the best there is in US and enable US
to accomplish our best work.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-03-17
3OO1 SOUTH 33D STREET

Kellastone stucco cottage, living room
across the entire front fhouse, coat room with
mirror door, built-in bookcases, large dining
room with built-in buffet, kitchen, pantry, ice
box room and rear entry on first floor; two large
bed rooms, sun room and tiled bath room on Sec
ond floor, plenty of Closets This new home is
nearly completed. Purchaser may select decora-
tions and fixtures. Price $4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-03-17
Means Prestige.

"The advantage of property own
er is a bit OF prestige that is better
than anything else in all the whole
wide world. Nearly every property
owner is prompt in meeting obliga-
tions, or ought to be. The majority of
them are. And owning house will
give man credit anywhere.
"He owns his home'-these words
give him financial and social standing.
Other things being equal, the prop
erty owner will have the most respect
shown him. Not that the renter does
not merit this respect, but in the ways
OF the world the property owner is
given the preference.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-03-17


KelastOne
front house. with mirror bun
bedrooms tiled
3OO6 SOUTH Bath STREET
Sxoom dWelng living dining kitchen
floor living nicely decorated dining two large
bath floor;
PARKVALE VACANT LOTS
~ For limited time am offering few choice lots Para
IhHthd
Der on South Ihouth street between Wright and Oak Streets
sidewalks
be pa this but Paving will be addition the
These are located blocks from the West Side Park ca
Close anscom Park and Windsor School, Remember that
of enhanced
real choicey located ~ ~
Omaha daily bee., 1918-03-17
3O01 South Thirty-third street.

1852 SOUTH 3a89 STREET
Seven room frame and
stucco cottage; living room,
dining room, den and kitchen
on first floor; two nice bed
rooms, sun room and bath on
second floor. This house is
just being completed. Pur-
chaser may select decorations
and fixtures. Price only S3,850.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-03-17
SPRING
OFFERINGS

Five acres, half mile west OF
Elmwood park. High and slightly.
About two acres in orchard, most
ly apples and cherries, full bearing.
No improvements except large
barn. which could be used for tenn
porary residence. This is a high
class tract OF land Just as 1esir-
able as land selling for $1,000 per
acre. You will say so when you see
it. Owner will consider all un-to-
date bungalow in Dundee or West
Farnam district in exchange.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-03-17
|N OWN YOUR HOME|0 |0|
Homes $4,000 to $500

black north 5h
of $3.50
all n,oakf
o $3.50 cash and S2S month
completed and ready to move INTO Large
lot dandy buy for a
old Three
and den
Lott ,andpa
MILLER PARk street
occupiei Snana cash
oakf
of BemP Park Fireplace $500 cash and $50 month
in Bems is real
oda nd worth
eoakbu
gpaii.$37 cash and
About cash. monthly
AT the price and
of bookcase
through cry easy
to
and den downsta as and
old will Worth
to
driveway,
lot
in oak wit bedr
Terms b
DUNDEE,
ladroo home.
beautiful
in
oak finish throughout Building
to handle
roof fireplace and to minu
Bedf0rd-J Johnston Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-03-17

1880 SOUTH 33D STREET
Five-room, frame dwelling
built-in bookcases and built-ir
buffet in living room and din.
ing room, pantry, kitchen, ice
box room and rear entry on
first floor; two bed rooms and
bath on second floor. A big
bargain at $4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-03-17
Is Wish Of All.

Deep down in the heart of every
man is desire to own home. Some
men have the courage of their con-
victions--the duty they owe to their
family-and they make the start with
out hesitancy at the first opportunity.
Others put it off. Wait until tomor-
row. or Until | get raise in salary
or That we are having a boom and
the prices will be lower next year.
they say. If not these excuses they
have others which they think are good
ones and in the meantime good
chances are slipping away. Others are
benefited by these same lost chances
left neglected by the man who con-
tinues to pay rent.
"1t is really something to think
about--to think seriously about-this
great question of home owning. If
you are a parent and desire to do
something real good for your boy or
girl, select a home now and be able to
give your children home that is a
homes and not a home that is only
your for the time the rent is paid.
Example to Children.
"Children, as a rule, follow in the
footsteps OF their parents. If you raise
your children up homeless. so to
speak, the probability is that they,
too, will follow your example and
never make an effort to secure a home
when they grow up.
Can they not say that Father
never owned a home and why should
~ Ii they should do this very thing
it would be no more natural and the
parent alone is to blame.
| so, il we are to set any shining ex-
amples for our children to follow, il
would be very wise plan to begir
at first on the home qeustion and
solve that first. II we can teach chill
dren the value of home and instil
in their minds the great need to saw,
for old age and the rainy dav, we hav,
then accomplished one of the create
| lessons in life.
What Others Say.
Our firm has hundreds e. familie
in Omaha who have bought from u.
on the monthly payment plan that to
day have their homes all paid for anc
are thanking us for persuading ther
to buy. Others that started in, buying
a lot at from S to $40 month, hav
paid out out their lot and when TIL
lot was clear have gone to the loa
association and borrowed money t
build their home There is no excus,
for the wage Garner being a rente
for any length of time; if he does NO
possess $500 or $500 dollars and can
not borrow it, then start by buying
lot or acre and paying for it MONTH,
| When it is paid for he will have NJ
trouble in getting a loan to build hi
house.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-03-17
222 keeline Bldg.

Large living with bWtn bookcases coat with mirror door large
with n buffet oak kitchen and ice box finished
floors second floor; bed
yellow tiled bath with medicine cabinet Exterior ucco and frame
Should be
Omaha daily bee., 1918-03-17
ONE ACRE IMPROVED
$500. On Miller Park Blvd.

One of the finest views and loca-
tions in the city of Omaha. The
house is old-the other improve
ments are serviceable. but the acre
lays level and is covered with Is
fruit, and there is beautiful lawn.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-09-13
of Farms They Might Almost BE
Termed Laughahie.

Almost one-half of the land capable
of cultivation in Japan is planted in
rice. Handkerchief gardens would
perhaps best describe the little rice
fields, many of which are no larger
than a tennis court, are equally fiat
and are surrounded by rims Of earth
to hold the water when the fields
are flooded.
The average rice field in japan is
about one acre and a half in size; but
large or small, each field must be lev
eled and each must have it's rim or
dixie. There must be a system Of
canals to bring water to the fields and
another system of bitches to take it
away when it is no longer needed.
Tt is said that there are 1900
square miles of rice land in Japan, the
greater part of which has been pre-
pared with an almost infinite amount
of labor. That area of land cultivated
in rice virtually feeds nation of 3d.
100000 people.