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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-17
SEED CORN WORST
IN TWENTY YEARS
Scarcity of Seed Corn Threatens
1918 Crop.
Do Not Import Seed Unless Absolutely
Necessary-Do Not Cut Down Acre
age-Must Have Corn to Pro-
duce Meats and Fats for
Our Soldiers.
BY p. c. HOLDEN.

There is nationwide alarm about
seed corn. The condition is the most
critical experienced in twenty years.
The corn belt has suffered tremendous
losses. Frost in September killed the
corn and prevented 1t from npening
and drying out. When the unusually
cold freeze of October came great dam
age followed.
AS n result, the first impulse will be
% import seed corn. Corn grown from
seed brought in from other localities
will be inferior in yield and quality,
and in many cases, total failure will
follow.
We must not import seed corn until
we have exhausted every resource to
obtain seed in our own neighborhood.
Rather than go without seed, import it,
but get it from just as near home as
possible. Thousands of tests made by
experiment stations, tests made in 2S
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-17
MANY KILLED WHEN
BIG CHIMNEY FALLS

Lynn, Mass, Jan 17-Fiye persons
are known to be dead ana dozens were
injured when tall brick chimney
crashed through the Sprague Box fac
tory.
The chimney, which was without
support, was blown down by the high
northeast gale and practically cut the
building in two.
The chimney fell just after the for
ty people employed at the factory had
gone to work.
AS the employees were starting
their machines the whole building
suddenly collapsed the heavy chimney
crashing through it,
| All the clergymen in the city with
Red Cross agents and police from Sa
lem and Swampscott were hurried tc
the wrecked building and started the
work of taking out the bodies.
The police estimate the forty per
sons were in the factory at the time
More than half OF these were buried
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-17
DEATH AND DISEASE
FOLLOW GREAT STORM
New York's Experience With
Hunger and Cold Leaves Sui
fering Throughout the
Great City

New York Jan 17-Fate has played
no favorites since New York has
found itself in the grasp Of one Of the
worst cold spells in it history
Rich and poor have suffered. In
one instance two women in apparently
good circumstances We're found dead
in their apartment Death was due
10 exposure. They could buy no fuel
Many deaths by freezing lave been
reported in coiored families. A few
deaths have been reported among the
poorer white classes also.
The death rate from pneumonia has
been exceptionally large Hundreds
of cases of frozen hands, ears, and
feet have been reported The suffer
ing among the poorer classes, with
no fuel and zero weather, can only
be imagined.
Government intervention in the ce-
termination to obtain coal failed to
solve the problem Railroad facilities
have proved inadequate and frozen
rivers prevented transportation by wa
ter.
inadequate supplies o coal were
eceived through the tubes from the
New Jersey side But New York con
tinued to suffer. Prohibitive prices
were paid for oil stoves as the supply
of gas also proved inadequate.
Meanwhile provisions We're limited,
and prices, in many instances, prac-
ically prohibitye Heartless profit
eers, regardless of government dicta-
ton, denied the poor and robbed the
wealthy
Vanity was frozen out and ear
muffs became popular The supply
soon was exhausted One Broadway
merchant sold more than 1000 pairs
in five days. Wooden gloves also
were at a premium.
In one instance a mother huddled
her children beneath a pile of rags
in a bed and then shot herself rather
than see them starve The husband,
sick and weak, was fruitlessly search
ing for work Within a stones throw
of the scene was a charity organza-
lion with a fund of $500 The wife
vas too proud to tell of her plight.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-17

states by the government, and the re-
suits borne out in actual experience.
show the danger Of importing corn.
These facts are not the results OF
one test, for one year, in one locality,
brit for period of eight years in 80
different counties In Iowa with over
5000 tests. In not single case did
the imported samples equal the home
grown seed. The homegrown corn, in
every test, outyielded the imported
corn on an average of 20 bushels to
the acre, and was of better quality.
VIII we ever learn to save seed2
We can import potatoes, oats and
wheat, but we cannot import seed corn
and expect to get as good results as
we would get from corn grown in the
immediate neighborhood. 1t will be
impossible to measure the loss of land,
labor, food and money to the people
of this country If we fall to realize the
importance Of these facts.
If you have old corn left over from
your 1916 crop, keep it for seed and
test every ear. Do not conclude too
soon that there Is no seed corn In your
locality. Ask your county agent
write to your agricultural college.
Do not let the seed corn situation
discourage you. The government is
asking for meats and fats for our SOL
diers, and we must have corn TO pro-
duce them. Regardless Of conditions
we must grow our usual acreage OF
corn; don't cut it down; don't put of
testing; don't import unless absolutely
necessary. We will not have fats and
meats without corn. If you have no
seed corn, don't wait until planting
time, and then expect someone to bring
1t to you.
Realizing the seriousness of the Sit
uation, the Agricultural Extension De-
partment of the International Harvest
er Company, Chicago, will send, free
of charge to any farmer, merchant or
banker paper patterns Of seed corn
gernination cloths and rag dolls, with
full directions for testing corn.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-17
State Of Ohio, city of Toledo, L..
Lucas County es'

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he Is
senior partner Of the firm Of +. j. Cheney
ledo, County and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev-
cry case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use OF HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence. this 9th day of December.
a. D. 1886.
(SeaD A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces OF the system. Send for
testimonials free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-17
TEACH MINERS TO BE CAUTIOUS

Pittsburg, Jan IA large per cent
Of the accidents in the Kansas coal
mines are caused by rockfalls that
proper timbering would prevent ac-
cGrding to the records of the state
mine inspection department. To meet
this condition the State Manual Train
ing normal has included a course in
nine timbering in its opportunity
curriculum, night classes in subjects
bearing directly or indirectly on war
work The course also includes the
study of mine gases, another source
o. casualties.
Instruction is offered that prepares
miners to pass the examination under
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-17
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

Examination for Teachers County
Certificates will be held at office of
County Superintendent, Jan. oath
25th, Goth, beginning at A. M.
MARGARET DOOLITTLE,
County Superintendent
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-17

re new state mine license law. More
than 100 men many of them past mid
1 e age and none too familiar with
English are enrolled in these cours-
es. Half this number attend the class
es at the normal Others are served
by extension classes at Mulberry ali.
Ringo, centers of the north mining
field.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-12-05
LOCAL ITEMS

The Harvest supper held under the
auspices of the Epworth League of
the NJ. E. church in the church din
ing rooms Tuesday evening was a
decided success, about $50 was
cleared for the treasury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Allyn of
East Canaan were Thanksgiving
guests at Joseph Allyn's.
Mrs. F. F. Stevens and Miss May
Smith are attending the State Sun
day School convention at Middle
town this week.
Miss May Lorrain, nurse at Fair
view Hospital, Great Darlington is
visiting at the home of her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. R. Lorrain.
Joseph Adam and daughter Rose
have moved from Weatogue into the
rooms over the Service Pharmacy.
Come in and look over our line of
Christmas Stationery. The Canaan
Printing Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Parsons left
Monday for Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
The Ladies Catholic Club will
meet with Mrs. Norman Hicks on
Thursday afternoon at the usual
hour.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-12-05
SNAP SHOTS

And now for the making of war
histories, world without end.-Balti-
more American.
The beast that Germany bred to
prey upon Russia has come back
across the border.-New York Sun.
RmH
There will be great saving of
paper on the next issue of the AL
manach de Gotha.-St. Louis Post
Dispatch.
A Topeka man has a theory that if
all prohibition elections were held
at night the country might never go
dry. He says it is voting in the
morning that puts territory in the
prohibition column.-Kansas City
Star.
Travel on the railroads is increas-
ing. There's nothing the American
public gets used to so quickly as
high prices.-Cleveland Plain Dealer
#*#
Now that the president has signed
the countrywide prohibition meas
ure, How Dry We Are is likely to
become the national anthem.
#mM
The former kaiser will also 90
down in history as the man who was
hanged in efigy in more localities
on the same day than any other man
who ever lived.-Des Moines Regis
ter.
And, we fancy, the fair munition
workers will retain an interest in
powder all their lives.
The fate of the German imperial
colors: The black has been abandon
ed; the white has been used, but the
red is still there.--New York Sun.
*#*
That American flag with eleven
stars and seven stripes, made by the
French girls at Briey, was a bit shy
but the spirit of the action was 100
per cent. to the good.-IndiaEapo
News.
Whatever General Pershing's poll
tics is, and whatever his present or
future ambitions may be, none of
his admirers can look with anything
except regret on the spectacle of
Charles Dick attaching himself to
the popularity of the American com,
mander in France.-New York Sun.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-12-05
Worth Attention of Women

When you feel too tired to work,
when dark puffs appear under your
eyes, when you wake up weary, with
backache or pains in sides and loins,
when muscles and bones ache, when
you suffer rheumatic twinges, when
lumbago puts you down, then you
know the kidneys are weakened or
disordered. Mrs. T. J. Bucknell,
Route 1, Hardy, Neb., writes: 81
am recovering from an attack of
lumbago, by the aid of Foley Kidney
Pills, They surely have helped me"
Freeman Dempsey, dealer.-adv.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-12-05
MONEY OR MEMORIAL

We have received a letter from
tie state director of the war savings
committee proposing a plan which
rs of Connecticut origin, to the
effect that every community in the
state subscribe to a local war saw
ings victory fund for the benefit of
our local soldiers. The plan is to
raise the sum Of one hundred dol
Ears fer each soldier or his Deepen
Seats and on his return this sum
would be given him as token of APP
Teciation, or passed out in install
1Eents az thought best.
This would be but one manner in
showing our appreciation for the
part our local soldiers have played
I'm the great war and like all gifts of
this kind would soon be forgotten.
1t would mean that about $4,000
would have to be raised in this town,
which would make a per capita of
nearly five dollars. In view of the
fact that there have been so many
different things that practically de-
naanded contribution or subscrip-
ton, it would seem that a more ap-
pFopriate manner could be taken to
show our respect and appreciation
which would be of a more lasting
aaTure.
We hardly believe that our re-
turning soldiers will be destitute of
funds with which to meet expenses
until such time as they may find en-
pIoyment. 1t is equally certain that
very few if any Of these men VII
have any trouble in returning to
their former positions or finding one
As good. On the other hand it
would seem hardly wise to present
them with sum of money the Civ"
ing of which meant the self denial
of necessities to many, which wound
tempt them to remain in idleness 4
longer period than necessary.
1t is not our desire to create opin-
ION which would detract from the
debt which every community owes to
It's men in the service, but it also
must be remembered that the folks
who stated at home, with few eX-
aeption, had burdens to bear which
.eGuaied that borne by many soldiers
Il is fitting that some step should be
t&ken that would prove lasting
immortal to these soldiers and also
to let all future generations know
and be constantly reminded of the
cart which North Canaan had in the
world war
There are and have been living il
this town, a number Of veterans O.
the Civil war, but there is nothing
of e. public nature, such as mos
towns have of proionging their mem
cry here IF fund for the soldier
is: to be raised let it be for the pur
pose of erecting suitable memoria
to the men who are in the service o
their country. $4,000 would blu
monument which would add to tn
beauty of the village and stand a
spagM evidence for all time of tn
part The sons of the town of Mort
Canaan had in the greatest war tn
world hes ever known. We heliev
every soldier would forego his hur
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-12-05

The German government has pro-
posed that neutral commission be
established for the purpose of ascel-
tanning who is responsible for the
wer. The entire world knows who
rs responsible, SO why establish a
commission unless it is for the pur-
pose of personally informing the ex-
kaiser of the worlds verdict.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-12-05

One year ago Friday, December
9th the great Halifax disaster oc-
cured, the result of the French NUM-
tons ship Mont Blanc being rammed
by Belgian relief ship.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-12-05

dred dollars if it were used for such
purpose.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-12-05
North Canaan Honor Roll.

Adams, John Austin
Adam, Malcolm G.
Able, Whittlesey
Adam Kenneth A.
Adam, Forbes
Adam, John G.
Armstrong, John R. H.
Babb, Clifford c.
Bartlett, Hiram Loring
Bannahan, William
Bailey, John H.
Bennett, John +.
Blass, William S.
Brewster, Howard L.
Broggi, Angelo
Broggi, Rico
caldwell, Alfred G.
Cam, Ivan D.
Caravati, Paul
Caravati, Angelo
Carter, Grant c.
Casey, John M. a,,..r-
Casey, James H.
Casterlin, George R.
Condor, Henry
Condor, George D.
Cont, Louis
Cudney, Henry
Daloni, Azzo -.
Dalone, Natalie = !
Drumm, Crawford F.
Dean, Harvey J. =,
Deloy, Edward Frank
Dieter, Fred J.
Drumm, Russell
Eddy, Allerton
Fatturini, Angelo
Fitch, George L.
Fitzgerald, Vincent J.
Freeman, Talbot o.
Fuller, John Ransom
Clarity, John Vincent
Garvin, John A.
*Garvin, James S.
Gaylord, Irving
Graves, John H.
Greene, Francis Raymond
Hanlon, Arthur J.
Hart, Edwin
Hatmaker, Howard E.
Died in S
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-12-05

Hunker. Edward j..
Hildreth, FraHl. ].
Imhoff, John Jr.
Kane, James A.
Kane, James ].
Kane, William A.
Killawee, James
Nillawee, John
Killawee, Joseph
Laffargue, Edwin Roy
Laffargue, George
Laitenen, Edwin
Lefingwell, Burton
Mather, Stanley
Mathis, Nicholas
Michaels, Lyman
Miller, Clinton j.
Miller, Henry c.
Minacci, Isador
Minacci, Peter
Nielsen, Adolph
Nielsen, John
O'Connell, Charles J.
Ostrout, William R.
Parsons, Nelson L.
Paviol, Ange John
Pera, Battesta
Perdrizet George A.
Piani, Emilio
Rix, Howard A.
Sanford, Frederick
Segalli, Achille
Smith, Albert E.
Strayer, Harvey w.
Saygers, Eula M. Miss
Smith, Leroy
Stevens, Frank
Stevens, Wallace R.
Taylor Emanuel
Taylor, Robert
Taylor, John
Tierney, Thomas V.
Togno, Domenico
Valentj. Giovanni
Visconti, Giovanni
Waite, Irving ].
Waller, Harry j.
Wallace. William 7.
Wilson, Edward Joseph
Wilson, George M.
Zucco, Antonio
Zoffoli, Engelo
yice.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-12-05

And now for the making of war
histories, world without end.-Balti-
more American.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-03-29
fine GATHERING
HONORS Them

The magnificent gathering of home
folks, the splendid spirit that animated
those who spoke to them and to the peo-
pie assembled, was a splendid tribute to
the contingent of thirty-seven young
men who to-day left for Camp Sherman
to join the National Army. The crowd
that followed them to the train made an
inspiring sight, fit staging for their in
itial entrance into the world conflict in
which they are now enrolled. 1t was a
throng of moist eyes, but prouder one
of the youths enlisted in great and un.
selfish cause never marched the streets
of Celina. The formalities attending
the departure of former contingents was
about the same, but there was a greater,
deep seated, patriotic feeling mixed with
their departure than any of those gone
before, perhaps for the reason that we
more than ever realize the seriousness
Of the situation and the justness of the
cause in which they go forth. They
sure have reason to believe the folks
back home will remember them, where
.ver the fortunes of war may take them.
That they may return home honored, |
inscathed and unsullied is the hope and
prayer of all.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-03-29
FRICHTFUL CARNAGE
I'm EUROPE GOES ON
French Halt and Turn Back
Huns, and Haig Checks
Big Drive on ArrGs

London, March 28.-The great driv,
Of the Kalser's army is coming to halt
After an all-daY battle north and soutf
OF the Somme, with Arras as the chic
center, the British forces have beaten
of the Germans, with heavy losses Ia
the enemy, according to reports from
Field Marshal Haig.
At dusk, after an all day battle, which
is still in full swing, the situation stands
roughly as follows: Just as the German
center was dashing head over heels be-
yond Mondidier, the big railhead half
way between Amiens and Compegne, the
French reserves struck the German flank
between Bainvillers, 10 miles southeast
of Montdidier and Pontleveque, inst
southwark of Noyon. pushing the Ger
mans back nearly two miles on front of
SIX miles and quarter.
1t was the first large scale counter
thrust delivered by the allies and con-
stitutes an important victory, which, If
followed up, threatens to turn the whole
German center unless the Crown Prince
draws 1t back at least IS miles to the
Roye-Noyon front to bring it on level
with his right flank. "The French pres
sure here continues" says the British
war Office.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-03-29
AMONG SOLDIER LADS

Albert Walters, who has been here
from Camp Sherman, in company
with Miss Loretta Reinhart, spent a
couple days last week with relatives
at Dayton.
Harley Winans, who spent last
week with his parents in this city,
returned to Camp Sheridan, Ala, last
Saturday.
Private Kahle McComb, the well
known little backstop of the Celina
ball team for several seasons, was
the guest of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. McComb, a few days last
week.
Privates Dorman Thatcher and
Garfield Donor, Of Camp Sherman,
spent a few days last week with home
folks at Wabash.
Raymond Studer, of Camp Sher-
man. has been spending few days
here with his father, Chas. Studer,
and sisters.
John Bruins, of st. Henry, in com
panY with his son, Edward, of Camp
s. c.. was paying visit to
Celina friends. Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jason Frysinger were
1t Camp Sherman the first of the
week visiting their son. Fred, who
las been confined in the hospital suf-
ering from loss OF hearing, He will
'eturn home as soon as his condition
9 sufficiently improved,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-03-29

The Celina Business Association at
its meeting last Tuesday endorsed the
was garden movement and urged the
cultivation of all vacant lots and
spaces. What is needed is the auth
ority to use all unused ground where
ever found. Hundreds of lots laid
idle last year about town, mostly held
by spectators, who won't use them
or permit their use. They should
either be confisoated or their owners
fined for not using them. Let the
authorities get a list of this idle
ground, where it is situated, and
throw it open to those who will use
it. The Democrat will take pleasure
in printing such information. Es-
tablsh an exchange at the city hall
to further the matter. Plenty Of help
sitting around there needlessly wear
ing out the seat of their pants.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-03-29
IN CUP|D'S DOMAIN

Private Dorman Thatcher, of the
National Army, stationed at Camp
Sherman, and Miss Myrtle Rabe, a
popular young school teacher Of
Washington township, were welded
at the Lutheran parsonage in that
township Sunday, Rev. Brobst off,
ciating. The ceremony was witness
ed by Miss Bertha Schroyer and Vim
ton Rabe. The bride is daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Rabe and the
groom son of Mr.. and Mrs. G. C.
Thatcher. Mr.. Thatcher returned to
Camp Sherman, Monday, while his
new bride resulted her 0uties as tea
cher at the Macedon school. The
young people have host of friends
who wish tenn long and happy mar
ried life and one the fortunes of war
may not mar.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-03-29
FORM OF ADDRESS FOR
OVERSEE MAIL

Persons who send mail to members
the Expeitionary Forces are particu-
larly requested, In a statement issued
by the Post ONCE Department, to use
ink only in writing the addresses.
Every piece of mail matter should
also bear the same and address of the
sender.
Heavy paper. canvas. or cloth
should be used for wrapping pack
ages. When canvas or cloth is used
the address should be written on
shipping tag, with the name anc ad-
dress OF the sender on the reverse
side.
Gives names should be written in
full, instead of initials. The title OF
the addressee and the full name
Of the unit or organization to which
he is assigned should be added, It be-
Ing sufficient in the way of further
address to use the words American
Expeditionary Forces"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-03-29
NO NEED FOR AGENTS

Soldiers. sailors, or their benefic-
iaries under the soldiers and sailors
insurance law need not employ attor-
neys or claim agents to collect the in
surance, according to the Treasury
Department. Circulars have been
sent out by claim agents and attor-
neys offering to assist persons entit-
led to the benifits of this Insurance
in collecting their claims.
The procedure for the presentation
and collection of insurance claims is
simple. Blanks may be secured from
the Bureau of War Risk Insurance
at Washington. The name of the per-
son in service who was killed or in
iured, and the relationship which he
bore to the person making the claim
should be gives.