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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-06

Trade Of the United states with
Cuba in 1917 was s44s.oot 900 against
f1ss.06o. 600 in 1919. the wear proceed
ING the war A compilation hy the
T4tional city raah o. View York
shows that the rrtted States is now
supplying rs per cent or the omportr
Of Cuba against SO per cent in 1913
sne taking 10 ner cent Of us exports
against so per cent in 1913, mis- re-
dcetion in our share Nof the exports
being due 20 the heavy European de-
nands for Cuban sugar. due 10 the
shortage ~ beet sussr IN Europe since
the beginning Of the war.
Sugar tobacco. bananas, cocoa,
tropical fruits. iron ore. Manganese
cxs6e. and cattle hides are the prin-
~4pai articles imported from Cuba,
ah1ls orr exports u ths island tn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-06

pint ffr grade "B' milk This allows
the distributor twenty-five cents for
the costs of delivering the milk to the
consumers doorstep.
The distributor of the milk supply
Gays he cannot increase the producers
price unless he receives additional re-
ceipts from the consumer.
When the prices of milk were In
creased last November the consumer
then bore the increased price. The
farmer received four cents more for
his milk and the householder paid
four cents more. It 10 commended that
at this time the consumer will have to
pay 1t.
The situation will have to be solved
Immediately as the producers ara
cIamoring for an increase, while the
distributors are not inclined to yield
to their demands. If the milk supply
is TO be maintained some immediate
action will have to be taken.
1t is certain that q conference will
be arranged between the farmers. the
Richmond milk plants and DR.. Roy
x. Flanagan. OF the city health de
partment. The health department.
win ask for statement OF the books
OF the two distributing pNents and will
to existing conditions so that they will
be amicabie to both sides without In
creasing the cost to the public.
Dairy Inspector T. J. 6traueh. Of
the Richmond health department. waz
greatly concerned in the existing con-
ditions when seen last night, He Ia
the highest authority on milk In the
| city and state, and has been In direct
touch with al tia circumstances foe
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-06
The Distinction Of Africa.

III q Wells In The New Republic)
A great necessity Of Africa under
'tutelage" IS the necessity OF a COM
mon collective agreement not to de-
moraIize the native population, That
decentralization. physical and moral,
has already gone far The whole ne
gro population OF Africa is now rotten
with diseases introduced by Arabs and
Europeans during the last century, and
such African statemen as Sir Harry
Johnston are eloquent upon the re-
cessity OF saving the blscks-and ~.
baser whites--from the effects of III.
gin and similar alluring articR o.
commerce, Moreover, from Ashe
there ia always something new IN !
way Of tropical diseases, and preee'
" Africa ~ we let 1t continue to fes-
ter as it. testers now, may produce
an epidemic that vii! stand expc~ta-
ton to 3 tern perate climate. A oac-
terium that may XIII YOU or 1ue in
81 me novel or disgusting way may
even now be developing in some CT 80
muck heap. So here Is tho need tor
another commission TO look after the
health OF Africa That too should be
Of authority over all the area OF ''tute-
lage" Africa 1t is no good stamping
ont infectious disease IN Nya ssa land
while 1t is being bred in Portuguese
East Africa And II there Is a dis-
armament commission already con-
trolling the importation OF arms, why
should not that body also control a;
the same time the importation OF
trade gin and direct quarantine and
such Nike health regulations?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-06

would be placed upon him 81 Hcg
Island.
Raise for Manager.
Under cross examination by
Senator johnson. Robinson ad-
rlitted that the managers 1917
salary was Sf2, 900 plus $4,000
bOn.s. and that this year IL would
Ne $4,000 regular plus the usual
ronus.
'.Tvtat YOU have really done. then"
said Johnson, is to double. yes, more
than double this mans salary the
minute he went on government
work ?''
You might say said Robinson,
that he got $4,000 last year and
about $500 this year"
Cutting off bonuses In both ears.
which, as you say, are dependent on
the connpany's general earnings. he
ia assured Of more than twice as much
by the government as he ever earned
before in his ltfe2"
Robinson said this was so, but that.
neverth eless the manager was worth
all he was paid.
Senator Nelson received a letter
from a Minnesota banker saying that
II has become difficuit to sell war
savings stamps because the public be-
lteved the money was going to feath-
e. some big mans nest"
Can't you help us reduce big sal
aries?" asked Nelson
The only way / know" said Rob
inson, 80 speed the work is to get
big men and pa them we'll"
Cannot they be persuaded to work
for patriotic mottves?" Nelson asked
"Our men are patriotic; many of
them have enlisted in the army"
None apparently have enlisted In
this work except for bigger pay than
he ever got before In his life. The
moral effect on the people, in that
they must skimp and save, and send
their SONS at thirty dollars a month
to the trenches. while big men must
be paid to be patriotic. is bad"
II can only say, senator" replied
Robinson. that is the only way we
know to get the work done"
Under the new wage scale, adopted
by the government on the eve of the
ship yard strike two weeks ago. skilled
aborers--riveters hotstfng engineers.
pile driving men---will make from s5.-
cor TO $4,000 a year, Robinson said.
They are TO be paid on a piece basis
hich cannot be reduced.
Senator johnson produced a teie-
gram from the company received to-
day by all Washington correspondents,
urging them TO give publicity TO the
oonnpapy's explanation OF it's troubles.
What do you mean by this propa-
ganda ?" he demanded of Robinson.
simply getting our side heard. 7 the
witness answered.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-06
Peter-Pan Cloth

many years. He also took an impor-
tant place in the adjusting of the milk
prices on November /.
1T would be a yer serious matter
at this time Mr.. Etauch said last
night, IF atty of the present milk sup
ply that is being brought into Rich
mond should be diverted to some
other section of the state. 1t would
Immediately cause a great shortage
that would be diff1cult to remedy.
The milk supply is in grave danger
the large number of training camps
around the state that are drawing
upon the normal production. This de-
mand Is causing the threatened short
age"
He said that the distributing plants
receive about 5000 gallons of milk
every day. and that If any of this sup
ply was diminished the result would
be felt Immediately. This supply
comes from so dair farms. which are
scattered through nineteen counties.
Some of the dairy farms are more
than a hundred miles from the city,
and they ship dahl supply of milk
and Dream to the Richmond market.
The health department Of Rich
mond is keeping well posted" Mr..
Stauch said. land is making every
effort to provide the consumers in
Richmond with a SUFFICIENT supply.
The Richmond milk supply is OF
high standard and Is recognized
around the country as the best OBJ
Mr. Stauch continued. 'Jf
the milk was taken from Richmond
we would have to go out and get our
supply from others than the present
producers. In case the supply Is
drawn from Richmond every effort
will be made to remedy this shortage"
While no DEFINITE day for confer
ence of the milkmen has been set,
this will be some time today. Mr..
Stauch, as a representative of the
Richmond health department and the
people, will attend and see that the
high standard OF milk Is maintained,
and will also be strong factor in
the proper arranging of the prices
between the producer. distributor and
consumer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-06

Pitcher Joe Benz. OF the Chicago
White Sox is recovering from slight
attack OF pneumonia 1t seems that
Joe. who ia wtnterinT In Chicago,
thought II would be good training to
shovel off all the snow at Coniiskey
park. The result was that he made
himself sick from exposure.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-06
HIGHWAY LEGISLATION.

II .s high time that this state OF ar
fairs be remedied and that we have
system II road legislation which
viii permit a capable and constellation
otficisl to accomplish satisfactory re-
suits, and, 40 clearly and definitely
place responsibility that an inoomre-
tent and unfaithful ofaciai cannot
escape dissection
We. therefore srsin remind our
representatives IN the general assenn-
bly, Of the Importance 81 the several
hnis presented, which deal with the
construction, maintenance and regu-
lation OF traffic Of our highways, and
urre that they ne considered at this
time,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-06

Outhelder Paul Smith, purchased
ten days ago from Montreal by the
Boston Red Sox. has been accepted
for military service at his home In
Mt. Zion, Ill. and probably will do
his training at some army canton-
ment this, spring. instead of at Hot
Springs with Ed Barrow's team.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-06

Larry Mclean announces that he 10
In reooptive mood fhA usually ny,
ard that II q shortage of sterling ath-
lstes. due TO the draft. laves any
club shy Of a catcher. he'll 10 risht
In. Az Larry Expresses It. he 10 con-
siderGbly over the draft age, ana vsry
much e q Tree atnnt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-06
RICHMOND FACES

Continued from First Pase>)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-06
HOG ISLAND PROBE

Continued from First Page,l
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-06

Sheer White Wasting,
large assortment of designs
This special lot Ss inches
wide. 2ec q yard
Extra Quality Plain Main
scsok. thoroughly shrunk. "a
inches wide soc a yard
Fine Nercer4zed Batixta,
81 inches wide. fine finish.
2ssr a yard.
Dixie lawn. This ts = rne.
sheer fabric. The weave and
finish Ia as real linen ESQ a
yard
Fine Stripe Repp. exeeilent
for children's wear. skirts
and suits, We have a limited
quantity at this special low
price; IS inches wide. acc
a yard
First Ffoor--Ea@t-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-21


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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-21
WAR GARDEN PAMPHLETS
FREE AT PUBLIC LIBRARY

Among the best booklets published on
war gardening is pamphlet being
freely distributed at the public library.
This war garden primer is published
by the National War Garden Commits
sion and comprises about 80 pages.
- 1t consists of two parts. war gar
dening manual and home storage man.
ual. The. first part covers all details
of the preparation of material and soil,
selection of seeds and tools, and the
directions for planting. including a
valuable and comprehensive planting
table. The crop diseases and their
preventives are also touched upon.
Part two covers fully the storage of
vegetables, how and what to store,
where is the, best place, methods of
successful storage. and how to con-
struct homemade storage bins.
This manual is written in simple and
non-technical language and can easily
be understood and followed by the
amateur gardener. 1t is fully illus
trated with. diagrams and tables.
Thousands of these have already been
distributed and there are many more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-21
Disinfecting the Soil.

To avoid danger of spreading the dis
ease to non-infested fields by means of
the plants from the seed bed, the fol-
lowing recommendations are made for
disinfecting the soil in which the plants
are grown: Sterilization by means of
drain tile laid in the bottom of the
beds. through which steam is passed
by means of an inverted pan under
which steam is admitted: or by drench-
ing the soil with formalin solution
consisting of l to 100, or l to 200 solu-
ton of formaldehyde.
Crop rotation is an essential practice
whether or not it is necessary in the
control of any plant ma1adies. There
are numerous fungous diseases which
appear year after year on the same
field. Some of them. such as clubroot
Of cabbage, are strictly soil parasites
and cannot be controlled by any fun
eicide. About the only method left to
get rid of the organisms is to- starve
them out. and this can be done only by
well planned system of crop rotation.
For ordinary practice. a rotation of
four or five years is sufficient to reduce
greatly the loss from most parasites.
Deep and frequent cultivation. by
means of which the organisms are eX-
posed to the air and sunshine, assists
in eXterminating them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-21

Kale is closely related to and pos
sesses many of the characteristics of
cabbage 1t is very hardy and may be
planted in the autumn in the entire
southern portion of the United States.
1t will thrive on any good soil and re-
spends readily to liberal applications OF
stable manure.
KaIe may be sown in drills or in some
cases may be sown broadcast. When
sown in drills a quarter ounce of seed
is sufficient for a 100-foot row. Kale
may be sown soon the ground is
in condition to work. Successive plant
ings may be made at intervals through
the summer.>but pickings can be made
from the first planting during the en-
tire season. When planted in drills the
plants may be thinned as soon as large
enough, using the ones removed for
greens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-21
How Potato Spraying Paid.

Some potato growers have expressed
the opinion that it does not pay to
spray potatoes for late blight. That
thorough spraying will control the
blight in seasons of bad infection has
been proved many times in the past.
says the statement. and most recently
in Aroostook county, Me-, last year.
Among other places in the county this
was shown conclusively at Aroostook
farm, where expensive experiments
were conducted bv the United States
Department of Agriculture in co-opera-
ton with the Maine agriculture eX-
pertinent station. In one block where
small test plots sprayed with standard
Bordeaux mixture were interspersed
with untereated plots the average yield
on eleven of the former was at the rate
of 1912 bushels per acre. while that on
an equal number of untreated plots was
at the rate of 1875 bushels per acre,
an increase of 37.7 bushels per acre, or
more than 26 per cent in favor of
Bordeaux mixture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-21
MORE EXPERT ADVICE FOR
AMATEUR WAR GARDENERS

Directions. almost in words of one
gardeners. are given today for the
growing of four Of the garden vege-
tables not falling precisely within the
list of staples. but which at the same
time are favored by great many
persons.
These directions, prepared by ex-
perts of the Department of Agriculture
tell in the simplest manner possible ex-
actly how to proceed in order to be
successful in the cultivation of sweet
potatoes. squasf1es, kale and parsnips.
How to Grow squashes.
There are two types of squash-the
bush varieties, which may be planted,
five and six seeds to the hill, in hills
four or five feet apart each way, and
the running varieties. which require
considerably more room for their de-
velopment. Squash may properly be
grown in the garden. as three or four
hills will produce all that is required
for the average family. They require
a rather rich soil. preferably one that
is well mixed with rotted manure.
Squash for summer use should be
planted as soon as the ground is thor
oughly warmed up. which will be about
one month after the last killing frost.
Such varieties as the Hubbard for fall
and winter use maybe planted at any
time during the spring after the ground
is thoroughly warmed up and will
grow for the entire season. They
should be gathered in fall, as soon as
hard frosts occur. They may be kept
in storage room in the basement. or
in any cool dry place. 1t is necessary
to handle them carefully to avoid
bruising, or rot is liable to occur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-21
Starting With Pullets.

Unless one is somewhat experienced
in raising poultry, and knows how to
care for chickens at all ages. there is
an advantage in starting with pullets.
This method is especially advisable if
one is not over-enthusiastic about poul-
try. for the prospect of immediate
results from ones investment is
powerful incentive to hold one to a
Immediately feed for laying, and begin
to reckon profits from the start;
whereas. with young chicks you must
keep your accounts on the debit side
of the ledger for at least five or six
months before you see any profits.
The advantage of the pullet over
mature stock lies in the fact that the
first year of hens life is the most
prolific. The pullet of this spring will
lay an average of 10 per cent more
eggs this year than during her second
year. ana 10 per cent more eggs the
second year than the third. Hence you
can readily see that for egg produce
ton hen is never worth more money
than at the time she lays her first egg
The pullets. however. must defer to
mature stock for breeding qualities. If
you desire to breed from your own
pen the first year. by all means pur-
chase mature stock.
1t costs no more to breed from the
best than, to breed from the cheapest,
and in the long run it costs less, be-
cause cheap stock will not breed true
and it will eat just as much. and take
up just as much room as thoroughbreds.
1t is recognized among breeders that,
rs rule, chicks Matched from pullet
eggs are smaller and possess less vi
tality than those Matched from two
year-old hens. Moreover, the stock from
which you breed must possess unques-
TONED qualities. and the poultryman
can never be absolutely sure of speci-
men until after the first year. The
birds reputation is then established,
and you need not fear to rest the future
of the flock on its achievements.
You need not be too particular. For
the eggs and chicks the hatch should
come off by April. or soon thereafter
as possible, to insure good winter lay
ers. For pullets about midsummer
The sooner they are distinguishable
from the cockerels the better. AS they
approach the laying season, each day
adds to their value One may begin with
mature stock any. time of year. The fall
is the most favorable season, because
eggs drop off at the moulting period
poultry keepers are then anxious to
get rid of their mature stock to make
room for the wintering of young stock
hence the possibility of securing breed
ers at a reasonable price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-21
How to Prevent Egg Losses.

Here are five ways to prevent spoiIage
Of eggs from heat. the great enemy
Of both fertile and infertile eggs:
/. Keep the nests clean: provide one
nest for every four~hens.
2. Gather the eggs twice daily.
3. Keep the eggs in cool, dry room
or cellar.
4. Market the eggs at least twice a
weeE.
5.sSeli. kill or confine all male birds
asssoon as the Matching season Is over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-21

The following charts showing the
time of planting for tender and for
hardy crops will be of value to the
amateur gardener. The tables have
been prepared for use in this general
section, and will meet climatic condi-
lions in Washington and the country
surrounding.
All vegetable seeds come in packets
which bear general planting directions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-21
PLANTING CHARTS FOR
TENDER AND HARDY CROPS

The directions. however. often do not
fit conditions here, as they are prepared
for a stretch of territory having differ
emit temperature variations. For ex-
ample, some vegetables which it would
not be safe. to plant before May Is in
the region around Philadelphia may be
planted safely here not later than May
1, and often as much as week or ten
days earlier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-21
How to Grow Sweet Potatoes.

The sweet potato thrives best in the
southern part of the country, as it is
tropical plant. 1t cannot be successfully
grown in the extreme northern sections
of the country. The plants are started in
hotbeds by bedding potatoes in sand and
allowing them to sprout. The plants are
broken off the parent potato as soon as
they have formed few leaves and a root
system of their own, and as soon as the
ground in the open is well warmed up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-21
WAYS Of STARTING
ABACKyARD FLOCK
Eggs, Baby Chicks or PuIIets
Will Enable Amateur Poultry
Raiser to Make Good.

Some prefer one method of starting a
flock Of chickens. and some another. 1t
is apparent, however. that the younger
one starts on a chick the longer he has
to work, feeding and caring for it, be-
fore 1t attains producing age. The
egg must be Matched well, the chick
reared well. and the pullet matured as
a layer.
One problem is eliminated by starting
with chicks; there is no need for sue
cessful Matching. In starting with pull
lets one eliminates the work OF brood
ing rearing and culling the cockerels
In starting with mature stock, one
eliminates the testing out of the pull
let's for laying abilities and may breed
Immediately from stock of which one is
sure. Therefore, in discussing the dit
ferences between these methods we
need point out only the ADVANTAGES
which accrue from the care OF the
stock in the stages between the ages
mentioned.
With a flock of ten laying hens AS the
goal. and reckoning that hatch WIN
produce ten healthy chicks from thlr-
teen eggs incubated and That one-haiL
these chicks will be cockerels. we must
start with tNenty-siN eggs. or two set
tings. This will insure margin Tor
cullng. also a reasonable FISK OF accl-
dents and other losses. We build two
exposed to light and draft; make them
of hay or straw. with an inverted piece
of sod in the bottom: give them a gen.
erous sprinkling of lice powder; secure
two sitting hens: try them day or so
until they become accustomed TO the
nests, and the nests acquire an even
body temperature. then place the eggs
under tho hens. Provide feed ard wa
ter daily, allow room for exercise, ana
the hens will do the rest. FROM now
on prepare the coops and runs for the
Matching time.
The merits of this method? slight
saving in expense, since eggs constitute
the cheapest way of acquiring stock.
Furthermore. no period in the life OF
than Matching time Where there are
children especially the anticipation of
the chicks and the joy of seeing the
downy fellows tumble into. the world
gives the whole process a fascination
which more than .repays the extra
effort and study required.
II YOU do not care to do the Matching
yourself let some one else do it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-21
Buying Day-old Chicks.

This method of securing stock has de-
veloped very highly in the last few years
The extensive use of giant incubators.
turning out thousands of chicks at a time,
has made it possible for the poultryman
to produce chicks and deliver them at
your door for a nominal charge. Today
the plan of purchasing baby chicks az
the starter for a flock is in great favor.
By it one avoids the risl0of poor matches
Young chicks demand considerable heat
for the first few weeks. If they are with
the hen she will regulate this herself
under reasonable conditions. Otherwise an
artificial hover should be provided. Ex-
ercise and a little of the out-of-doors are
other necessities A place to run on dry
ground in the middle of sunshiny spring
days will do wonders for the youngsters.
but by all means avoid dampness and the
cool. slanting rays of the afternoon sun.
) Feed fine food frequently, In fact, for
the first few weeks constant attention is
the price Of healthy flock AS the days
grow warmer and the chicks grow
stronger a house out of doors may be
fitted up with cplenty of runway = the
more the better. Cats, hawks. owls
weasels and rats prey upon chickens, SO
make the house yermin-proOf,