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Arizona republican., 1918-02-08
MULLEN TAKES
OATH FOR NEW
FOOD POSITION

W. f. Mullen, manager Of the Ray
Con hotel of Ray, called at the office
Of the federal food administrator for
Arizona yesterday to file his oath of
office as county food administrator for
Plnal county.
Clothed with the full authority Of
the United States government Mr.
Mullen in his new position will be re-
sponsible for the rigid observance in
Pinal county of the food control act
and of the various rules and regula-
tions governing eating places, bakeries,
mills and dealers. Any violations or
complaints should be taken up with
him direct.
Mr., Mullea is one of ten men who
. have filed their acceptance to the posi-
ton. OF. county food administrator The
others are L. H. Hofmeister of Tucson,
Pima county; S. d. Stewart, kingman,
Nohave county; Alex A. Johnston,
Flagstaff, Coconino county; Robert
Rae, Douglas, Cochise county; A. B.
Ming, Yuma, Yuma county: f. r. Won
Sender, Globe, ella county; r. X.
Minson. Clifton, Greenlee county; Guy
+. Cornelius, Winslow, Navajo county
Tho appointment of county food ad-
ministrators is in line with the plan
for state organization recommended by
Herbert Hoover for vitalizing the work
Of the food administration.
we are certainly gratified in re-
ceiving the acceptances of these men
for this highly important patriotic
voluntary service" said Timothy A
Roardan, "and urgent necessity fol
greater food conservation than ever a
this time demands that they SHOULD
receive the hearty support of the public
to the end that their work may be eff
fective to the highest degree"
Arizona republican., 1918-02-08

dress the members and friends of the
chamber Of commerce. a turkey din
ner, equal in every way to the import
ance of the occasion. will be provided
and Dave Goldberg. will direct the tick
ct sale and the dinner preparations.
They are now on hand and can be had
by applying at the chamber of COM
merce. President McClung will refer
briefly to the varied activities of the
work during the past year and will
make recommendation for future con-
sideration. The Liberty Quartette'
will entertain with some splendid pa
triotic songs and music.
1T would be well to get ticket, at
once, says Secretary WEIGH, "as there
will be only a limited number of din
ner places prepared, and many are
looking forward to the big occasion
Arizona republican., 1918-02-08
BARS WITCHCRAFT
IN VIRGIN ISLANDS

The new American official of the
Virgin islands have taken steps to deal
with the novel but serious crime of
"obeab." which has long been prac-
ticed in the islands. Matilda Francois
has been arrested and incarcerated as
an "obeah' woman, and announce
ment has been made that prompt
action will be taken by the Americans
to show that this wicked and shame
full pra ctice" must cease.
The "obeah'' is a sort of first cousin
of the 'voodoo' Of darkest Africa,
which is said to be still practiced in
the interior of Hayti, and which has
not been entirely stamped out in other
islands Of the West Indies group. The
obeah man or woman sets up as
sort of witch doctor processing to
cure all ills by the use of charms, to
be skilled in the preparation of love
philters. and of connections that are
believed to be certain to bring harm
to the enemy of the victim who pays.
Superstition still has such strong
hold on the minds of those who be-
lieve in "obeah" that they pay their
good money and protect them in cour
until obeah cases at times have be-
come the bane of officials. Often con-
victions are only brought about through
deep laid plots and skillful work on
the part of the police.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-08
ELKS MINSTREL
SHOW To EXCEL

Preparations are developing SPLEEN
didly for the big Elks' minstrel show
which will be presented to the people
of Phoenix at the Elks' theater on the
evenings of Monday and Tuesday, Feb
ruary II and II.
At the rehearsal held last night it
was evident that there is to be a good
entertainment in readiness when the
big opening night comes around.
Twenty artists are in the cast and
there Us a ten-piece orchestra to assist
III all the new musical numbers.
The entertainment is announced to
be an old-fashioned minstrel show in
a brand new dress. Some jokes that
never yet have seen the light are ready
TO come out of the wheeZe factory for
this occasion. When the Phoenix Elks
declare for fun night the people know
that they mean what they say and that
this annual show is to be a record
breaker.
The seat sale will open at the Elks
theater box office at o'clock on Sat
urday morning. Full houses are as
sured on both nights The program
will be announced tomorrow morning.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-08

civilized world.
The United States government has
Just published a carefully prepared Of
fetal book on German War Practices"
copy of this book will be sent free
to any reader of The Arizona Repub-
lican.
Based on the most authentic sources
the archives of our state department,
official German proclamations, the ac-
tual field diaries of German soldiers
this book paints a vivid and irrefutable
picture of the Prussian war machine at
work.
To secure free copy. send your
name and address with a 2-cent stamp
for return postage to The Arizona Re-
publican Information Bureau, Frederic
j Haskin. Director, Washington, D. c.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-08

The chief event Of military impor-
lance in the last month, he said. has
been the continued movement of Ger
man troops to the west front. We long
ago calculated the rate at which this
movement could be carried on, and it
is not only going on any faster than
needed. The Germans are now stronger
On the west front than at any time
during the war. but they are not. yet
numerically equal to the French Brit
ish forces. That being so, 1 do not
know that the situation need at pres
ent cause us any great anxiety"
General Maurice, who was in Paris
during the recent air raid, declared
that the air defences of London ara
far more complete and effective than
those of Paris.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-08

fact is accredited much Of its success.
The play concerns the adventures
trials and tribulations of a young man
who wagers his sweetheart $4,000
that he can refrain from telling a lie
for twenty -four hours. Some wager
and some attempt. The domestic dis
cord and financial disaster the effort
to win this wager causes fill three
hours of the funniest fun ever placed
on a stage. 1t is rare laugh pro-
VOker
Arizona republican., 1918-02-08
INF ORTANT MEET
Of DIRECTORS.

Plans for the annual meeting Of the
chamber of commerce which will be
held on Wednesday next, February IS
at the Woman's club were approved by
the board of directors at a special
meeting held yesterday afternoon. The
annual meeting promises to be the big
dinner event of the year. Some splen-
did surprises are in preparation and a
speaker of national reputation will ad-
Arizona republican., 1918-02-08
GERMAN TROOPS ON
MOVE TOWARD WEST
TRepublican A. p. Leased WireJ

LONDON, Feb. 7.-Major General
Frederick B. Maurice, chief director of
military operations at the war office.
TODAY resumed his weekly interview
with the Associated Press after a
month abroad.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-08
PRUSS|AN WAR
HORROR SHOWN

The horrors Of war have been inten-
sified ten-fold by the Prussian system
of frightfulness.
The workings of that system have
stirred to the depths the soul of the
Arizona republican., 1918-02-08

with a great deal of pleasurable anti
cipation''
Arizona republican., 1918-02-08

1916 Overland SO, touring .......... $3.50
1916 Overland Is, touring ...... $3.50
1914 Ford truck $500
1915 Studebaker touring ..-.-...... $3.50
1917 Overland Country club ..... $3.50
1917 Overland 80, touring .. 500
Arizona republican., 1918-02-08

1917 Overland 85-6, touring $500
1916 Buick, light 6, touring ....... $3.50
1918 Dodge touring new $3.50
1918 Maxwell touring $675
1916 Paige 7-pass. $500
Ford Smith Form-a Truck $500
1914 Ford touring .$265
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-21
Boys Suits and Overcoats
Perfection Suits
Regular Price $3.50, $1,000, $3.50
and $500
Discounts 10 20 off regular price the above
Bed Blankets and Quilts

We have a large stock, with full
range of sizes and prices. During this
sale there is a special discount of 20 per
cent (1-5) off the regular price Don't
fail to see our stock and get our prices
before you buy.
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Ladies Suits and Overcoats
PrintzeSs
$500, $4,000, $4,000, $500
and $500
Shoes for Men, Women and
Children

We carry only good grades of all
leather shoes. Because of scarcity of
efficiency laborers in shse-factories, de-
liverieSwill be-stoW and the prices high
for some time yet, hence lisa good time
.>t~buy.
Special discount on all Star Brand,
Nettleton, and Helming & Mckenzie
Shoes, 10 per cent off regular prices
On all other brands including J. & X.
and Red Cross, TWENTY PER CENT
OFF.
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Mems and Boys Clothing,
Overcoats, Etc.

On all Mems and Boys' dress and
work TrouserS Overalis, and jumpers
10 PER CENT OFFregular priceI
All msn's and boys JOvercoak,
MackinaYs, Sheeplinedf Coats, Water
proof Duck Coats and Rain Coats/ 20
PER CENT OFF regular price
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-21
Don't Overlook these Special Prices
On Cinghams and Percales.

Red Seal and Zephyr Ginghams worth
35c, and Ardmore Chambray, special
price 30c
All Whitney, Trinity and Ideal Percale
worth zoe, now 25c.
All Outing worth 35c now 30c.
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The following persons competing FOR A. Big Prizes
"sFresa'inE sSoooO in value to be award Dee Path 9th
may IL they desire: n .rs
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-12-18
MARsHALLTowN MADE RECORD

:
Approximately 5000. adult war gar;
dens in Marshalltown in 1918, con
tanning 1921 acres, produced garden
truck that is estimated at Sal ,250. In
addition. 200 Junior gardens, averag-
ing 1900 square feet in size. and z
acres in all, produced $3.50 worth Of
produce. This report made to the
garden club leader of the agricultural
extension department at Iowa State
college, is believed to be the best rec
ord made by any city in Iowa last
year. sss sss
Last spring committee listed ev-
cry vacant lot in MarshalltOwn and
assigned them under contract to peO-
pie who wished to rent them. AS far
as possible each tenant made his own
terms with the owner. The city,
through it's garden committee, employ
ed teams to plow at 81 a lot. Fertiliz-
er that was put on was paid for by
the renter. s5 st
Many of the lots were given free.
Others rented for about 81 a lot. After
MAY 18th, lots that were not planted
were taken possession OF by the gar
den director who rented them free Of
charge to applicants who would agree
to cultivate them. Owners who re-
fused to care for their own or rent to
others were reported to the local war
board as slackers. In every case the
lot was finally used III Z
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-12-18
TO TREAT PIGS For WORMS

To insure every pig getting his dose
of worm medicine, it is good practice
to put vermifuge up in gelatine cap
.sules. This saves medicine, too. They
are easy to give to the pigs If it is
kept in mind to fast the pigs 10 to "a
hours before treatment. Let the pigs
out OF the pen one at a time and toss
before him small ball Of food con-
tanning the capsule. He will almost
always eat it SO quickly that he gets
the medicine surely and easily.
+ If you use a capsule gun, be very
careful not to push 1t too far back
into the throat. Several herds have
lost a large number of pigs where
the gun was used roughly, from tear
ing of the soft palate, says the vet
Urinary extension man at Iowa State
college.
Another way is to set the pig up on
his launches and toss the capsule into
his opened mouth and at the same
time follow 1t by a small stream Of
water from a dose syringe. "A table,
spoonful Of water will put down the
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-12-18
CLUB BOYS MADE BIG PROFITS

In the 1918 Iowa Junior pig club con
test. conducted by the agricultural ex-
tension department OF Iowa State col
lege. four hundred boys and girls who
finished the contest and submitted
complete reports fed SIT pigs for an
average of 1873 days for net gain of
$6,729.S0 total, or S1901 pig.
The SIT pigs weighed 26,539 pounds
at the beginning, gained S9059 pounds
and weighed 1858 pounds at the
end. The average pig began the con-
test weighing 51.3 pounds, gained
177.2 pounds and weighed 223.5 pounds
at the end.
The initial value of the pigs as a
whole was $4.777.02, the sole value at
the end was $20,S07.64 The gain cost
$14,077.S4, making a net profit on the
hogs of $6,729.S0. The average hog
had an initial value OF 1924. The
gains made cost $27.23 pig, or 1873
cents pound. With the sale value
of $40.25, the net gain for each animal
was $13.O1.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-12-18
farm CROP VALUES EXCEL
ALL PREVIOUS RECORDS
The 1918 Yield Was Worth a Total Of
More Than Twelve 1iHions-Corn
Value Over $4,000, 900.
BIG ACREAGE slNcREAsE ALSO
Nation in Fine Shape to Fulfill Its
Pledge Of Foodstuffs to Europe
Next Year; Easily

WASHINGTON, Dec. IL With to.
tai value of s12,272,412,OoO, the ma.
tion's principal farms crops this year
were worth more. based on prices
paid to farmers December LIST, than in
any year in the history OF American
agriculture December crop estimates
today Of the department of agricul.
ture showed that this years total ex.
ceeds that Of the former record year
1917 by $614,380,O00. There also was
marked increase in acreage, the 355,.
S95,7G2 total exceeding that of last
year by 10,700,000 acres.
These crop figures were looked up
on with satisfaction by officials as
showing that the nation will be in even
better position to fulfill its pledge
OF 2O,O00,O00 tons OF foodstuffs to
Europe next year than has been ex-
pected.
RI Some Records Established
Most sof the crops are larger than
the Ave year average and some Of
them established records, particularly
spring wheat. barley, rye and tobacco.
Corn, however, fell below the five
year average. Today estimate placed
the crop at 166,384:000 bushels less
than forecast in November, with a to.
tai Of 2,582,814,0O0 bushels That is
almost 5O0,000,0O0 bushels less than
last years record crop.
The wheat crop is larger than the
I five year average and almost 100000
900 bushels larger than last years
crop, but it is more than 1OO,00O,OOO
bushels smaller than the record crop
OF 1915. n
Almost all Of the crops were worth
more this year than in any previous
year because Of the high prices paid
to producers. Corn's value was more
than So, 800, 100000, wheat almost ST.
600 900, 900, hay and cotton more than
$6,500,00O,0 900 and oats more than ST.
! 900 900 900.
Estimates Of Production
Forecasts of production OF the prin-
cipal crops have been made from,
month to month throughout the season
and preliminary estimates already
have been announced for most crops.
T0day's report, however, makes final
estimates Of production. They follow:
Winter wheat, 558, $4,000 bushels.
Spring wheat, 358.615, 900 bushels.
Oats, !, 538, 359, 900 bushels.
Barley, 256,375,00O bushels.
Rye. IS. 1O3. 900 bushels.
Buckwheat, 17.182,000 bushels.
Flaxseed. 14,658,O00 bushels.
Rice. 40,424, 900 bushels.
White potatoes, 397676, 900 bushels
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-12-18

and the machinery put in under cover
$50 1t will be In first class shape for
4work in the spring.
\ A report sent out from Webster City
4 is to the effect that farm sales up in
that locality this season are bringing
l in as much as during any prior seas
on On certain lines OF stock espe-
cially the high bred stuff, there Is
practically no limit to price. This is
also true of milk cows, which are sell
ing at from $1OO to $3.50 per head
Hogs too are selling we'll, os also is
farm machinery of all kinds. Here in
Crawford county the anctioneers re-
lport the sales are very successful.
Good milk cows are in great demand
and farm machinery is selling well. or
course there will be a ready market
for the pure bred livestock for our
farmers appreciate the fact that for
several years to come the market
prices will remain high on hogs, cattle
and sheep.
/ The women readers of this column
will be interested in the announce
ment that all sugar regulations and
sugar restrictions on dealers, house
hold consumers and public eating
|pleaces have been repealed. Truly, we
have much to be thankful for. Once
more we can use two spoonsful of SUI
gar in our cup OF coffee and the chill.
|dren can resume making candy.
o.
With the return of all-wheat bread
to American tables following the re-
taxation Of substitute regulations. the
farmers of the country may expect a
somewhat increased supply of mill
feeds. The amount win be further en-.
larged by the recently Increased pur-
chases OF flour by the food administra-
ton grain corporation for export.
L It might be interesting to the ladies'
|0f Crawford county to know that in
England the women overcame the
fruit shortage by using vegetable mar
rows for jam. This suggestion might
be taken UP now that sugar Is more
abundant. Carrots, pumpkins and
squash can be used for jam making.
Now that the war is over farmers
OF Crawford county will better be able
to secure competent help on their
farms the coming year. During the
war. and especially this past season,
the farmers worked under great hard
ships. Scores of wives assisted their
husbands in getting in the crops, Gull
tivating the corn and In the harvest
OF the grain. This was true In all OF
the nations at war. In England there
were about 100000 women working on
the farms and $4,000 as volunteer
workers in the food production depart
ment.
The food administration has re-
leased salt peter for use in curing
meats. This is Of special interest to
druggists and those stores. dealing in
farmers supplies. Now that the wealth
er is getting cold and the farmer is
to pickle his pork.
Farmers may look forward to con-
tinued high prices for butter fat.
There is*a world shortage Of fats due
primarily to the fact that Europe has
been steadily undertaking It's dairy
herds, has made steady. inroads intol
Its herds OF hogs during the waf, and !
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-12-18
THE REVIEWS SPECIAL
FARM NEWS DEPARTMENT

Sweet potatoes, ilS6, $4,000 bushels.
Hay (tame), 75,459,000 tons.
Hay wild, 14,374,000 tons.
Tobacco. /, 34O,019,000 pounds.
Sugar, beets, 5,822,6O0 tons.
Beet sugar, 1,4sO,20O, 900 pounds.
Maple sugar and syrup Gas sugar.
S,512, 500 pounds.
Sugar beet seed, 6,384,000 pounds.
Sorghum syrup, 29,224.O0O gallons.
Beans (six states), 17,733,000 bush
|els.
!, Peanuts. 53,497, 900 bushels. aa
Kaffirs (six states), 66,396,000 bush
els.
Broom corn Give states), $4,000 tons
Onions fourteen states), 13,43S,000
bushels.
Cabbage mine states), 565,2OO tons.
Hops -four statesy, 20,193, 900 pounds
Cranberries (three states), 1,350,000
barrels.
/ Apples (total), 1859, 900 bushels.
Apples commercially, 25,404, 900 bar
rels.
Fl Peaches, 4O.1S5,O 1000 bushels.
Pears, 1O,342,OOO bushels.
Oranges 1.-TWO states), 1857. 900 box.
: ~ I. g.
Revised crop figures for 1917 as CIV
en- by the departments report today
are:
Corn, 5000, 233,OOO bushels.
Winter wheat. 412,901 900 bushels.
Spring wheat, 223,754,OOO bushels.
Oats, 1,592,740,OOO bushels.
{ Barley, 211,759,O0O bushels.
Crawford county farmers can now
60 ahead and plan for improvements
inasmuch as the war industries board
has removed the last OF the restrie-
tions on building. Many OF our farm
ers had planned improvements in the
building line during the past few
months but owing to the restrictions
these were postponed. Next spring
we expect to see considerable build
Ing on the farms. There will be new
homes, barns, silos, corn cribs and in
fact structures of every kind. It Is
very gratifying that building material
has increased less in cost during the
last two years than any other comm0d-
ity on the market. With the farmers
producing bigger crops than ever be-
fore and receiving unprecedented pric.
es for them 1t will be an ,opportune
THE to launch q building campaign on
the farm as we'll as in the city.
1t will only be a short time now be.
fore all of our farmer boys ,will have
returned from the army and will once
more follow the occupation OF farming.
These boys went willingly to serve
their country -hut thew arc anyinns
to get back home-back to the farm
Ito rejoin the ranks OF the producers,
After all is said there is no better
place on earth than on good Craw-
ford county farm.
% sSl #ss&
This Is the season of the year that
the thrifty farmer is getting his ma
chinery in shape for next year. Every
piece of machinery should be careful
" gone over and where repairs are
needed these should be made. All
bright parts should be creased or oiled
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-12-18
to the fact that there has been great
degeneration in the production of veg
etable oils in certain regions owing
to the inability to secure shipping.

8.t ts 10
A statistical report published in
the German press and dealing with
the effect of war food on the human
constitution shows briefly that farm
|ers and their families lost no weight
during the war, but that persons liv-
ing in large cities were affected to a
serious degree. According to Bavar-
ian doctors the average person in
cities lost about one-sixth his pre-war
weight, but in small towns the loss
has been only about one-twentieth.
( Last winter, which for deadly cold
has rarely been equaled. may have
been caused by the war, the big guns
and other deviltry. If so. let us hope
the sitting Of cannon will give us an
extra mild one this winter A we'll
known horticulturist says last winter
was the most destructive on fruit
trees in all sections of America that
ever occurred in all history. We have
a light winter coming to us-but will
we get it?
. From several sections of the county
we hear that corn Smelling operations
have been almost completely halted by
the fact that influenza has shown a
tendency to follow in the wake Of the
gathering of groups Of men for she'll
ing purposes. The best advice we
have heard for preventing the disease
is to keep out of crowds and don't let
people talk into your face. The writer
feels free to pass this advice along as
he is just back on the job from a
weeks absence due to the "flu."
The future of the American produc-
er who is equipped for general farm
ing seems to lie in liberal crops of
meat products and home grown feeds
with which to grow livestock econOm-
ically. Even with all our supplies and
best efforts, the world vii be far de,
fcient in its normal amounts of fats
for two or three years at least.
aE o.
The real work Of farm life leave lit
tie time for appetite for afternoon
teas or late suppers Nevertheless the
request sof the food administration
that the fourth meal be discontinued
until food conditions are less serious
suggests to all people simple hospital
ity. Company for dinner or supper
should mean to the earnest woman a
real chance to teach conservation In
an agreeable form. e
Z --O- d
HOLD TRACTOR SHORT COURSES
\ To enable Iowa farmers to get the
most out Of their tractors with the
least expense for fuel, repairs and de-
lays, the series of tive. weeks tractor
short courses has been arranged by
the agricultural engineering depart
ment OF Iowa State college. Members
Of the regular college staff Will have
charge of the instruction. I.
4 The courses explain the construc-
ton OF all parts of thettractor, includ-
Ing the engine, ignition, carburetion,
cooling, fabrication. clutch, transmits
sion, frame. and bearings. Instruction
will also be given on iUperation, adj
justment, location OF trouble and re-
pair work. There willlsbes laboratory
ggEk A. gs Esll All Ies s;E
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-12-18

SOth. Other courses will open January
18th. February Sd, February 18th,
March. Sd and March 18th. These
short courses are free except for an
Incidental fee of 81 to cover cost of
gasoline, oil and such laboratory ex-
penses.