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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-08-23
GIVE SPECIAL CARE
TO SUGAR BEET CROP
Growers Urged to Increase Yields
by Better Attention.
Careless Blocking and Thinning Is Re-
sponsibIe for Small Crops-Un-
necessary Loss Due to Break
inc of the Roots.

Prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agricultural
Growers of sugar beets are urged to
give special care to their beets during
the growing season in order that the
Yields may be increased, and In this
way add to the nations supply of
sugar. There is every indication that
a normal crop has been planted this
year in nearly all sugar-beet states. In
the past the average yield of beets per
acre in the United States has been APP
proximately ten tons, yet yields OF
10 to 20 tons are not uncommon. Ii
the 100000 acres of beets which. were
planted last year all had been carried
10 maturity and an increase of but
one ton per acre had been produced by
more careful methods, we would have
had 100000 tons of beets in excess OF
the normal crop. which would have
added 100000 tons TO our supply of
sugar.
AS soon as the beets have from
four to six leaves they should be block
ed and thinned, so that the plants
stand singly at intervals of s TO L.
inches in a row, the rows being &c
inches apart. Careless blocking and
thinning is responsible in part for low
Yields. This is readily preventable
IiEeu Use careless cultivation reduces
the number of plants and thereby cuts
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-08-23
SOLUTION OF FLOUR PROBLEM
Wheat Can Be Ground at Community
Mills and Farmer Enabled
to Get Benefit

One Of the most serious problems
confronting the food administration is
that of transportation. This is par
ticularly so during the late summer and
fall months. Along about the first Of
August grain crops are started NOV
ing and millions of bushels of wheat
are offered to the railroads. With
wheat and the winter stock of coal to
carry the roads are usually swamped.
There is q shortage of rolling stock
and consequent congestion.
This freight congestion can be re-
lieved In great measure by milling
the wheat at home and thousands Of
freight cars diverted to the transporta-
ton of other necessary commodities.
Incidentally 1t would relieve US of the
cost of carrying, the worry of chang
ing prices, commissions, etc.
Every community needs -four mill.
Not only for districts where wheat is
grown, but even In localities where
wheat growing has almost become "A
lost art, the community mill has re-
vived the industry. The small mill Is
coming into its own again and tbs
farmer is enabled to realize about one
third more fer his grain.
Wheat bread is quite necessary to
our home workers and this can be
ground at the home mills and still have
enough for our own armies and our
allies.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-08-23
SAW OMEN m HAwTHoRNEs
Had Deep Significance Ter
This IrIehman.


Even the humor of Ireland IL given
= new hue by the war. Nothing es-
capes its influence.
Two OF us were seeing a bit of Dub
lin from the vantage point offered by
a jaunting car. And no Irishman IL
more filed with the effervescent spirit
of the old sod than the garry" driver
of Dublin
We crossed the river Liffey--a river
once fragrant with the fragrance I'M
desirable. Now 1t is spic and span.
The driver made comment. "Sure, IS
usen't to be SO classic" he said, with
brogue as broad as the clean-swept
walk along the now classic" bank.
They'll be catchin' salmon in the Lii
fey yet, It's that clean an swate now"
We passed square, all blooming
with hawthornes. Nov look" said our
driver, philosopher and guide. 1.-The
hawthornes are all red this year. I'm
thinkin' It's an omen. They've been
white In other years, but this year
they're all red. Sure It's an omen.
don't know what 1t means. but It's an
omen O. some kind"
His tone was lugubrious, but his me-
lodious rounding Of the turns In his
pronunciation was delightful. The
blooms were red-and, omen or no
omen, they were beautiful.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-08-23
COUNTY AGENTS CAN AID

prepared by the United States De-
partment of Agriculture.)
In securing farm labor the
county agent is the key man.
These agents, Of which there are
now more than $500 represent
Ing the United States depart
ment Of agriculture and the
state agricultural colleges, are
supported In their respective
counties by large and active
county and farm bureaus or bet
ter-farming associations.
Naturally when farmer
needs help he calls upon the
county agent, who, through his
close contact With the labor sup
ply of the towns and cities, is
able to meet the need. Last year
the county agents placed on
farms more than 100000 men.
This year they are giving u
much larger assistance.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-08-23

Cold drinks in hot weather are bad
enough for any stomach but doublyso,
in fact, dangerous-when the stomach
u out of fix and You suffer from indi-
gestion, acidity, food-repeating heart
burn, sour stomach, and that awful
pulled up, bloated condition after eat
ing. In TACT, all stomach and bowel
miseries are greatly aggravated in hot
weather. You can't be too careful.
Sunstroke can be traced in many cases
to poor digestion. Everyone should
watch their stomach In hot weather.
Keep it sweet and cool. Here Is An
easy and pleasant way to correct stom-
ach ills. A compound has been dis
covered which surely takes up the
harmfuljuices and gases from the stom-
mach, leaving II sweet, clean, cool and
comfortable. You won't know you
have : stomach II you take ono or two
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-08-23

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture)
To find workers with farm expert
ence to help farmers harvest the
wheat crop town. organizations. in
Guiding In many cases those which so
successfully conducted the third Lib
erty Loan and the second Red Cross
campaigns, are now uniting their eff
forts.
If the wheat is to be saved, and 9TH
err needed farm work done, there must
be closer cooperation between the
town and country. Nonessential indus
tries must permit their employees, who
have had farm experience, to go to
the country and help during the har-
vest season.
Spend Vacation on Farm.
Commercial organizations should Sc
cure pledges from men who are willing
to devote few days or weeks Of their
vacation in the harvest fields, and
should see that these men are placed
City Y. M. G. AS. athletic clubs and
country clubs should open their doors
to these men and give them an oppor-
tunity to take physical exercise that
will prepare them for labor in the
fields. And women's organizations
should volunteer to go to the country
and help prepare meals for the army
of harvest labOrers, and in other ways
tighten the tasks Of their rural cous-
ms.
The plan which Is to be followed is
to bring about coordination of effort
on the part Of every agency engaged
In securing farm labor. At meeting
held in Kansas City recently, which
was the first of series planned by
the department of agriculture, COM
mittee was appointed to formulate
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-08-23
Cold Drinks Bad.
for Your Stomach
How to Avoid the Digestive Miseries
That Hot Weather Brings

EATONIC tablets after your meal. SO
light and pain-fre,e you will feel.
There is not q harmful thing in
EATONIC tablets. TLcy taste inel
Just like eating candy. Druggists will
tell you that EATONIC users say they
never dreamed anything coulduGive
such quick and wonderful results; you
can insure yourself q good, cool, swees
stomach, you can eat what you like.
and always have the appetite to eat it.
EATONIC is absolutely guaranteed.
Get q box from your druggist today
Use it to get rid of and prevent the
stomach and bowel troubles that are
bound to come In hot weather. 1t
EATONIC fails, return to your drug
gist and get your fifty cents back, II
you cannot obtain EATONIC where
you live drop card to Eatonic Remedy
Co., Chicago, Ill. They viii mail you
q box at once.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-08-23

down the tonnage. This is also pre-
ventable. When the beets are harvest
ed there is frequently unnecessary
loss due to the breaking Of the roots
when the beets are lifted and by Inn
proper topping. If the beets are not
delivered Immediately after they are
removed from the ground, further loss
can be prevented by covering them to
prevent drying. II the weather Is
cold they should be sufficiently pro-
tected so that the roots will not be
frosted,
Labor is one of the principal factors
influencing acreage, as more labor Is
required In the growing of sugar beets
than most other farm crops. From all
reports, labor conditions are more IA.
vorable for sugar beets than they
were d year ago. The department OF
agriculture is endeavoring to meet the
labor situation not only by encourag-
ing the shifting of labor to the cen
tiers where needed, but also by en-
couraging the development and pro-
duction of labor-saving machinery.
This year there Will be several beet
harvesting machines on the market,
some of which have been thoroughly
tried out and are capable of doing sat
isfactory work. These implements,
which are likely to be In general use
in the near future, will do much to re-
lieve the labor situation and thereby
lend encouragement to the beet-sugar
industry
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-08-23

plans and policies for the organization
of the various forces in the state so
that the needs Of the farmers may be
met In an adequate way.
1t is recognized that many men now
In offices, stores and banks and en-
gagged in other city work would In
their present condition be unable to
go into the fields and withstand Sc
we're labor 1t was therefore proposed
and arrangements were made at the
Kansas City conference for all such
men who register for farm work to
take a special course In training under
the direction of the Kansas City Ath-
letic club. Here Is an opportunity for
similar clubs, Y. M. G. A. and coun-
try clubs OF other cities to render def
mite service in connection with the
farm-labor problem.
Prepare Meals for Workers.
When this army Of harvest laborers
Is taken from the cities to the harvest
fields large additional force will be
needed in the farm homes to prepare
meals for them. 1t is estimated that
In Kansas alone 10000 men will be
taken to the harvest fields. With this
In mind 1t was recommended at the
Kansas City conference that cam
paign be waged to enlist women Of the
villages, towns and cities to go to the
country and assist the farm women In
their work as men are assisting the
farmers. 1t was felt by all that 1t
would be possible to secure the serv-
ices Of many thousands OF women to
assist In this big work. In many in
stances there are school boys unable
to pitch, wheat, who could be used to
peel potatoes, carry water, wash
dishes and help in other ways, and 1t
was planned to enlist large number
of such boys to assist In this work.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-08-23

A tiny bottle of Freezone costs but
few cents at any drug store, but Is SUI
fcient to remove every hard corn. soft
corn, or corn between the toes, and the
calluses, without soreness or irritation.
Freezone Is the sensational discov-
cry of Cincinnati genius. 1t Is won
derful.-Adv.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-08-23
1irda Use Their Brains.

The English thrush brings Its snalls
to a certain convenient stone on which
1t Will crack their, shells by beating
them upon 1t. Some sea birds carry
shellfsh to height and drop them ON
the rock to break their shells.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-08-23

An automobile alarm whistle to be
connected to the cylinders of a car,
can be made to utilize the full force
of their explosions when desired.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-08-23

Sometimes" said Uncle Eben, "a
man thinks so much about his own
comfort dat he makes hlsse'f puffickly
miserable"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-08-23

The man who Is anxious to acquire
knowledge Is never ashamed to con-
fess his ignorance.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-08-23

A painful silence is unknown to men
but with women It's different,
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-08-23
Imaoination, Not Romance.

Imagination, Not Romance.
She-Do you think that people are
less romantic and imaginative after
they are married?
He-I don't know about the roman
tic part Of it, but II they are going -
try to explain everything they've got
to be more imaginative.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-08-23

Money still talks, but Its voice Is ~
ting weaker and weaker.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-08-23
re the Packers Profiteers?
Plain Facts About the Meat Business

The Federal Trade Commission its recent report
proh stated that the five large packers have been
prohtssrng and that they have monopoly Of the market
These concusion if fair just matters Of serious
not only to those engaged in tho meat packing
business but TO every other citizen Of country.
The figures given profits misleading and the state
that the packers have monopoly unsupported BY
the facts.
The packers mentioned in the report stand ready to
their profits reasonable and necessary.
The meat business Of the largest American indus
trss Any citizen who would famarze himself with it,
details must BE- prepared for large totals.
Tho report that the aggregate profits Of four large
packers were &14o 900 for the three years.
This sum il compared with $19000,000 the average
annual profit for the three years before tho making it
appear that the profit s121 100000 greater than
tho prewar profit.
This compares threeyear profit with oneyear profit
manlfesty unfair method OF comparison IL not only
unloading but the Federal Trade Commission apparently
has made 4 mistake in the figures themselves
The aggregate thrse-year profits OF $14o0O0,Ooo was
earned on sales Of four and half billion dollars 1t
means about each dollar of saesor mere
fraction Of . cent per pound Of product.
Packers profits negligible factor in prices OF live
stock and No other large business is conducted
upon such small margins Of profit.
Furthermore-and this is very imporant-only small
portion Of this profit has been paid in divdends The
baanos has been put back into the businesses 1t had to
be- ~ you realize when you consider the problems the
packers have had to sovsand solve quickydurng these
years.
To conduct this business in times with higher costs
and the necessity Of paying two three times the former
prices live stock has required the Of two threa
times the ordinary amount Of working capital The add
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-08-23

tiona profit makes only fair return on this AZ has
been stated the larger portion of the profits earned has
been used to finance huge stocks Of goods and to provide
additions and improvements made necessary by the
demands Of army and navy and the allies.
If you business you will appreciate the signih-
Of these facts you unacquainted with bust
ness talk this matter with business acquaint-
ance-with your banker, say-and ask him to compare
profits Of the packing industry with those Of any other
large industry at the. present time
No evidence is offered by the Federal Trade Commission
in support Of the statement that the large packers have
monopoly. The Commissions report shows the large
number and importance Of other packers.
The packers mentioned in the statement stand ready to
prove to any far-mnded person that they in keen
competition with each other and that they have power
to manipulate prices.
II this were they would not dare make this
positive statement
Furthermore government figures show that the i've large
packers mentioned in the report account for only about
one-thrd Of the meat business Of the country
They wish possible to interest you in the details Of
their business Of how for instance they sell dressed
beef for less than the cost of the live animal owing to
utilization Of byproducts and Of the wonderful story Of
the methods Of distribution throughout this broad land
well as in other countries
The five packers mentioned feel justified in cooperating
with each other TO the extent Of together presenting this
public statement
They have been able to do big job for your government
in its time Of need they have met all time demands
promptly and completely and they willing to trust their
case to the farmindsdnsas of the American people with
the facts before thsm
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-08-23

Armour & Company
Cudahy Packing Co.
Morris & Company
Swift & Company
Wilson & Company
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-14
ONLY A WEEK MORE AND HENS
WILL GO TO CHOPPING BLOCK

WASHINGTON, April 13.-Hens are
to enjoy immunity from the chopping
block only a week longer, as the food
administration announced today that
restrictions against their sale would be
lifted on April 20
1t is estimated that at least three
and quarter million hens capable OF
producing eggs have been saved in
New York, Chicago and Boston mar
alone since the regulation was put in
force on February 3d. Weather condi-
tons brought about an earlier hatch
ing and laying period than anticipat-
ed, enabling the ban to be raised ten
days earlier than the time set
Farmers are warned against rushing
their birds to markets, thereby glut-
ting the market and bringing about
heavy loss from spoilage
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-14
BUSINESS COUNCIL
FOR FIRST BAPTIST

On last Friday evening in the lecture
room of the Central Baptist church a
Business Mems Council was organized,
and from the interest and enthusiasm
manifested it bids fair to be of ma
terial and lasting benefit to the com
munity at large and the Central Bap-
fist church in particular. The idea og
an Organization of this nature was con-
ceived sole weeks ago and several pre-
liminary meetings have already been
held; its object will be to arouse in
terest in religious matters, increase
attendance upon all church services,
work out and put into operation plans
and methods of church management,
and handle the various problems per-
tanning to the church as they arise
from time to time.
T. c. Tillman was elected president;
L. A. Morgan, vice-preident and Jos.
Perkins, secretary. The next meet
ing will be held at the Central Bap-
tist church at 6:15 Friday evening,
April 18th. Important subjects of I'M
usual interest will be discussed 1t
this meeting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-14
CAN GET 6O-DAY SUPPLY
WHEAT FLOUR GROUND

ATLANTA, Ga, April 13.-Undcr
previous rulings of the United States
federal food administration at Wash
iagton, flour mills were not permit
ter to grind wheat brought to them
by the producers in quantities which
would give to them more than 80
days supply This being a national
ruling, it has been operating in Geor-
gia.
After much correspondence DIR. An
drew NJ Soule, federal food admins
traitor for Georgia, has secured per-
mission from Washington to promul-
gate an amendment tot he ruling for
Georgia which provides that where
farmers living at distance of five or
more miles from a mill, may secure
from the mills flour ground from his
own wheat insufficient quantity to al
lew him a so days supply.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-14
AUTOMOBILE BANK
FOR FIGHTING MEN

NEW YORK, April 13.-For the con-
venience of our forces in the camps
and along the battle lines in France
il the Guaranty Trust Company has
had constructed an automobile bank
which is expected to be Of great as
sistance to United States disburSilg
officers in transporting money to the
front 1t is intended moreover, 70
enable the officers and men to cash
their checks or buy drafts on the spot.
A safe has been installed imme-
Giately behind the drivers seat, rest
ing on the car frame and securely
fastened, There are two paying win
dCws and an adjustable counter at the
rear of the car To the right of the
paying windows are small built-in
desks. All available wall space is
fitted with lockers for stationery, and
in the corner behind the drivers seat
is locker for clothes. The motor
hank is equipped with a small cleo
trio lighting system and seats inside
which can be converted into berths for
sleeping purposes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-14
OFFERS TO WAGER
$4,000 ON HARRIS

ATLANTA, Ga, April ia former
member of the Georgia legislature Of
fered to wage $4,000 on the election OF
William ]. Harris to the United States
senate, but his offer could find no
takers during the recent gathering Of
politicians incident to the meeting of
the democratic state executive COM
mittee. A prominent film distributor
offered $1,000 on Mr.. Harris, and like
wise could not find taker
Mr. Harris will open his campaign
at Waycross on April 20, the same day
the junior senator from Georgia plans
to make his opening speech at Car
rollton. The entrance of William S.
Howard into the contest is not regard
cd as formidable by the friends of Mr..
Harris. They look upon it as another
effort by Atlanta politicians to con-
fuse the situation. They also assert
that the liquor interests are preparing
to make a strong fight on Mr.. Harris.
On leaving for Washington, Mr..
Harris gave out the following in re-
ply to H H. Dean, of Gainesville;
Yes, I have read Hub Deans card,
but nobody who knows him pays at
tention to anything he says. He has
tried for months to get out opposition
to me and now realizes that l will be
elected to the senate. Hubs card was
evidently written with the hope that
some one would ask him to run"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-14
Pickett Heads Newman Schools.

SAVANNAH, Ga, April 49, - At a
meeting of the Board of Education in
Newman, Prof. B. F. Pickett, now prin-
cipal of the Savannah High school, was
elected unanimously superintendent of
the Newman schools to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Prof.
Henry NJ Woods, Jr. 1t is believed
Mr. Pickett will accept the position.
Years ago Mr.. Pickett was superinten-
dent of the Newman schools and his
relations there were very pleasant.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-14
HOME SERVICE
FOR RED CROSS
IS ORGANIZED

In accordance with the wishes of the
army and navy and with the policies of
the National American Red Cross,
the Americas chapter yesterday took
steps to magnify the work of home
service in the Red Cross program.
Realizing that one of the biggest tasks
of the country is to keep up the morale
of the army; to take care of the
families of the men at the front; to
make democracy worth while for the
boys to return to-the Red Cross Is
striving to do its part here and now
ct home as we'll as abroad.
The Americas chapter wants every
family of every soldier now in service
to know that its Home Service Com
raitte stands ready to cooperate with
them in giving information or advice,
in helping them With their problems.
and in helping to keep the home fires
burning The committe wants the
names of all soldiers in the service
and will, in a few days, take steps
to secure the names yet needed 90
make the list complete.
That the work OF Home Service will
be well done is assured from the per-
sonnet of the committee appointed by
Mr. Stephen Pace chairman of the
local chapter:
Prof J. r. Mathis, chairman; Mr.
Fl. Eel Allen. Mrs H. E. Allen, DIR.
VI P. Ellis, Miss Emma Mae Borum,
Mrs John A Cobb, Hon. T. o. Mar
shall, DR.. D. B. Mayes, Supt ]. E. Nc
Math, Mrs. S. Fl Mckee, Mrs. E. L.
Carswell