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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-15
NOT A GERMAN
NOBLEMAN HURT
Kaiser's Family And The
Prnssian Nobility DO Not
Mourn Any Dead In
The War.

Germany has been engaged in war
Tor three years, md up to the present
tine not a FLOODED" German has
lost his life, says the Des Moines
Capital In the list Of killed and
wounded there has not appeared the
name OF a Prussian or German prince,
nor even q member Of the nobility.
II they are around the firing line at
all they are in deep cellar with
floor covered with fine carpet.
The Emperor Of Germany has six
sons, and not one Of them has receiv-
ed scratch. One or two of them
have been married since the war be-
gan, and the crown prince, who was
supposed to Command al Verdun, has
had another prince born to him.
The German autocracy is not going
hungry. None of its members is car.
rying bread ticket. With them ey-
erythlng goes on as usual. II was
charged in the European newspapers
few weeks ago that a carload or two
nf beautiful singers were sent to Yer
dun on special trains in order to dance
and sing and cause the crown prince
10 forget his troubles, while he is !
more than % miles from any cannon. |
There may be mourning in every
household in Germany. There is
Mourning in every household of the
common people. But the emperor
ind his royal family generally have
10 personal occasion for shedding
ears -Ex.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-15
Nashville Gets Powder Mill

The government has definitely de-
cided to locate $50, 900, 600 powder
plant at Hadley's Bend, near Nash
vile. Daniel Caufiel. a Du Pont
agent, engineered the deal and secured
the site before the facts were given
out Business men generally agree
that It will be great thing for Nash
vile.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-15
PURELY PERSONAL.

Miss Nell Thacker, one of the mos,
efficient young women in business in
Hopkinsville, who had been with the
office department Of the Anderson
Store for several years, left Saturday
for Pensacola, Florida, where she
will be stenographer in a railroad of.
fice at large salary. She is a dauph-
ter OF Mr.. Geo. w. Thacker.
Mrs. J. N. Tobin. of Denver, is Wis.,
ing Mrs. Auna Tobin.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-15
Big Sunfowers.

Giant sunflowers that grew In a gar.
den at Llandunf. Wales, were raised
from a seed brought from Australia,
ana one reached the extraordinary
height Of II feet. 1t held only one
bloom. which was 10 inches in diane
ter. The giant entirely dwarfed its
English cousins close by.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-15
Play at Bowling Green.

The Hopkinsville High School team
went to Bowling Green Friday night
to play Ogden Colede Basket Ball
team.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-15
WANTED

Machinist-operator for linotype on
or about Jan. 20. Work on morning
paper. Address,
KENTUCKIAN,
Hopkinsville, Ky.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-15

When you want fire,
tornado, life or bond in
surance in the Oldest
Strongest Companies
see II. ID. WALLACE
office up stairs, over
Anderson-Fowler Drug
Store. Corner Ninth and
Main.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-15

Mr.. and Mrs. G. Howard Stowe
have gone to Redlands, Cal, to visit
Mr.. Stoves brothers for several
weeks.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-15

Mrs. w. C. White, Of Cadiz, is Wis
ting her daughter, Mrs. Geo. w.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-15
Zschary...Taylor.

Miss Cora May Zachary and Ray
Foster Taylor were married at Craw-
louisville, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24
Planting Fruit Trees

It is best not to set the fruit trees too early in the fall. Those who have had much experience along this line prefer reary in this part of the country. The ing directions as to how best to plant fruit trees:
 Plant the trees as soon as possible af- ter they arrive. If it is impossible to plant them as soon as they arrive, open the bundle and heel them out until they can be planted. Dig the hole large enough so that all the roots may be spread out in their natural position. For apples and peaches the holes should be about IS inches deep and 2 feet in diameter. On hard soil dynamite may be used to ad- vantage. Thoroughly mix the top soil taken from the hole with commercial fer tilizer, half pound of S-4-2.
 Place the trees in barrel of water or wrap them in wet sack and carry them to the field This will prevent the roots from drying out before transplant. ing. Cut off any broken roots with a sharp knife, and prune back the roots un- til they are only 8 to 10 inches in length.
 To plant the tree. throw little of the top soil in the hole, then place the tree little deeper in the hole than it grew in the nursery, and throw in lit tie more top soil. Work the soil around the roots we'll and pack firmly with the foot as each shovelful is thrown in, leav- ing slight impression around the tree After the tree has been set place about inches of loose soil over the packed sur face.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24
Does a Seed Live Long?

This is question that gardeners will always argue. Some people say that wheat and pea seeds taken from mum my cases thousands of years old have germinated On the other hand, scien- tific farmers will assure you that the seed of wheat loses. it's life within, at most 10 years.
 A good deal of evidence undoubtedly exists to support the theory that many seeds are exceedingly long-lived. Some years ago grass lawn at Culinstock, in Devonshire, England, was broken up and turned into rosry. The following spring the whole of the ground was cov- cred with most exquisite pansies. This lawn had not been disturbed for fully century, and no pansy seed had bbeen sown anywhere near. fin any case, the pansies that had come up did not re- semble those in any neighboring garden The only possible solution seems to be that the seed had lain buried in the ground, awaiting it's chance to germi- nate.
 The longest known survival of any seed Is that of certain English lily. A dried seedpod kept in the South Kensing.on museum contained seed which was test ca and found to grow after a period or 50 years. Melon seed has grown after being kept for 40 years. Turnips will last eight or ten years. It is asserted that haricot beans have germinated alter lying by for century.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24
Clean Up Garden Trash

Throughout the south are plots of ground cultivated last spring and sum- mer as temporary war gardens. When these plots were suitably located, with due attention to sunlight. abundant crops of vegetables, especially for fam fly use have been produced, but quite too frequently such plots have become generally neglected. with the result that much material in the form of crop remnants and rank weeds will remain through the winter. favoring during the winter the continued multiplication of certain forms of insect pests, and during the winter safe harbor for the insects to pass the colder months. Next spring these insects will reappear, and If the same plots are selected for plant ing there is grave danger of serious in- jury, particularly soon after planting.
 The methods employed in commer- cial truck gardens and farms to pre- vent the Wintering- of insects in the field should be put into practice in the case of the war or back yard" gar den. Entomologists of the United States department of agriculture advise that as soon as crop has been harvested the remnants should be promptly cleared away and burned with the in- sects which they harbor. The same ap- plies to weeds, including grasses which spring up between the rows. Rubbish of all kinds should be carefully col lected and destroyed in the same man ner that no shelter be left for the in- sects during the winter.
 Try to induce your neighbors to car- " out the same measures; otherwise you may fail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24
By C. r. HARTLEY Bureau of Plant Industry

The farmers have demonstrated their ability and patritism by raising the largest corn crop ever produced and have accomplished it under rather un- favorable seasonal and labor condi- tions. This accomplishment entities them to special honors.
 Now a greater opportunity and task confronts them and the earlier it's magnitude is realized the better will the country be fortified.
 Last spring they had a good SUD- ply of good seed Now a very con- siderable area has suffered a cold backward summer, and an exceedingly large per cent of the corn was frozen so early as to make seed saving im- possible. AS there is practically no holdover supply. the frost-stricken and drouth- h-stricken areas must inn bends upon the promptness and thoughtfulness with which these inl- portations are. made
 As considerable corn matured thor oughly in sections with similar eli matic conditions to the frost and drouth-stricken areas, prompt action by each planter who is not now sup piled with adapted seed can prevent a 75,O00.000 bushel reduction in next years crop.
 Whether you can secure another victory next year depends largely upon your action now. Each and every planter for his own sake and for his country's sake should have sufficient adapted seed corn set aside now or should get it without delay To delay is to invite failure. The consequences are too serious to permit transporta- tion problems. state lines. prices or anything to delay the securing of suitable seed corn by all the unsup- piled. Suitable seed is now available
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24

Dr, E. sauer. Boston physician who has studied both in this country and in great European medical institutions. said: "As have said a hundred times organic iron is the greatest of all strength builders
 Mot long ago man came to me who was near ly half century old and asked me to give him a preliminary examination for life insurance. I was astonished to find him with the blood pressure of boy of twenty and full of sgor. vim and vitality young man. in fact. young man he really was. notwithstanding his age. Tho secret. he said was takins iron--Nuxated Iron had filled him with re- newed life At 30 he in bad health: at 46 he was careworn and nearly all in. Now at 50 after taking Nuxated Iron. miracle of vitality and his face beamine with the buoyancy of youth. Iron is absolutely necessary to enable your blood change food Into living tissue Without 1t. matter how much what you your food merely through you without doing you good. You don't get the strength out of 1t. and conseuuence <you be- come weak pale and sickly looking. just like plant trying to grow in soil deficient in iron. If you are the following test: See how long work or how far you can walk without becoming tired. Next take two fve-grain tablets of ordinary iron
 three times per day after meals for weeks. Then test your strength again and sec how much you have gained. I have dozens of nervous. rundown srensth and endurance and entirely rid themsevss of all symptoms Of dyspepsia. liver and other troubles iron in the proper form. And this. after they had in some eases hesn doctorng for months without ob- iT. H. R. Vail. formerly Physicisn in the Baiti- Hospital. and Medical Examiner. says: Medical Examiner. have been astcnished at the number of patients who have vainly doctored for va down state was simply the result of lack of iron in the blood Time and again have prcscri5ed organic rspidity win which the weakness and general debiii l were replaced by renewed feeling of srengh and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24
"Disinfection Day"

In small buildings and premises the garden hand sprayer can be used to apply the germ killing cresol solution or other disinfectant Such spraycr purchased now for this purpose would be ready for anti-insect and disease work in the garden later. Compressed air sprayers of the hand type may be had in galvanized steel at $3.50 to S5, and in brass at $6.50 to s12.50. The smaller hand atomizer sprayer can be bought for 50 to 75 cents.
 Tn any outbreak of infectious dis ease among animals on the farm or in the neighborhood thorough disin- lection of the premises Is essential in preventing it's spread In fact, day each year set aside as tdisinfection day. is a good idea. Certain substances such as freshly slaked lime, or un- slaked lime in powder form, chlorid of lime, carbolic acid, corrosive sub Innate, formalin. formaldehyde gas, or compound solution of cresol. possess the power of destroying bacteria with which they come in contact. To make the use of such substances of value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24
TO ENCOURAGE SHEEP RAISING

One of the best ways to create in terest in sheep raising. just now one of the most attractive live stock oppor- tunites, is to teach the subject prop erly to boys in the secondary schools, in the opinion of a specialist in agri- cultural education with the United States department of, agriculture. Many rural districts of the United States are not awake to the opportunity connected with sheep raising. declares this spe cialist, in introducing new publica- tion of the department, Bulletin 593, Judging Sheep as the Subject of In- struction in the Secondary Schols.'
 Much can be done toward arousing an interest not only among the boys
 but among the farmers of a community by a well-ordered course of instruction which permits not only class instruc- tion but also allows the boys to do their own laboratory work by keeping few sheep at home on their own ac- count. The bulletin mentioned is pri-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24
Sweet Corn Seed Short

z VI
 Replies to questionnnaire sent out to sweet corn canners December 15, indicate that the canners in most sections of the United States will be sho~s ,,f 5,,l of seed sweet corn for planting their acre. ages this spring. A fair number of them planted sufficient acreage for their own seed stocks, but early frosts have had disastrous effect, so that little seed IS available. The majority of canners contract for seed stocks with regular seed sweet corn growers and many indi- cate that with their purchases and con tracts they will have enough for their spring planting As it is extremely douptful what deliveries will be made on contracts by the growers. there may be disappointments and further demands tnan are indicated that will have to be supplied, provided that the acreages for growing green corn can be secured Very small surpluses are reported on hand by lew canners, but this is negligible
 amounting to approximately 170O bushels
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24
20 Sheep to Each Soldier

If you keep 20 sheep you are outfit ting soldier who is risking his life for your freedom. If you have flocl. 'of 200 sheep you will clothe 10 men who are fighting France. And if you nave no sheep you are failing to do all tpat Is in your power to help win the war
 Six farms out of every seven in tho united States have no sheep.
 More than the entire wool production or the United States will be used for our armies. Where will we get the wool to make clothes for the civilians: Everp ship is needed to transport men and supplies from America to Europe. Unless the necessity Is extreme we can't spare ships for long voyages to Australia, South Africa and South America to get wool Furthermore. tnose countries have not increased tnelr production.
 The problem must be solved by the production of more sheep on farms throughout the United States. We must produce our wool at home instead of hauling it from the other side of the world. We can do it if you will put some sheep on your farm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24

NEW YORK. N. Y.--Since the remarkable tseov- cry of organic iron. Nuxated Iron. Fer Nuxate as the French call 1t. has taken tho country by storm It Is conservativey estimated that three million people annually are taking 1t fin this country alone Most astonishing results reported from its use by both physicians and laymen. So much that doctors predict that we shall have age of far more beautiful. rosy checked and sturdy Iron men.
 Dr. Ferdinand King New York Physician and Medical Author. when interviewed this subject. said: There be vigorous iron men without iron. Pallor means anaemia. Anaenia means iron deficiency The skin of anaernic men and women is pale: the flesh flsbby The muscles lack tone; the brain fags and the memory fails and often they be- come weak nervous. irritable. Respondent and mean- choly. When the iron goes from the blood of women the roses go from their cheeks.
 ''In the most common foods of America. the starches sugars table syrups candies. polished rice. white bread soda crackers. biscuits. macaroni spa ghetu tapioca. saso. farna. degermnatsd corn meal. longer Is iron to he found hefining pro cesses have removed the iron of Mother Earth from these impoverished foods. and silly methods of home cookery by throwing down the waste pipe the water m which our vegetables cooked. arc responsoc TOT another grave iron loss.
 ..Therefore if YOU wish to preserve your youthful sm and vigor to ripe old ase. you must supply the iron deficiency in your blood by using some form of ,rsanic iron, just as you would salt when your ood has not enough salt.''
 Former Health Commisslcner. wm R. Kerr. of tne nyse,f and experienced its health -sivins strepst- building effect and In the interest of the public vel. inre fec 1t my duty to mako known the resllts Of .is use. | am well past my three- score yesrs and
 to y that eslievs ny osn s,sss physiesl asti,
 From my experience with Nuxated Iron. tfeel
 such :sl..shle fsmedy that 1t vUsla to De nsed {. this country"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24
Horse Talk

- Horses that paw in the stable right along need more work. If you haven't any for them to do, let them run in the yard short time every day. That will help them to work off some of the extra steam. F
 Welcomed alfalfa hay free from dust IS enc or the best roughages for colts, put It generally is economical to supple ment 1t with other roughage such as umotny, mixed hay or corn fodder. Be- sides lending variety to the ration such method Of feeding alfalfa will offset any likelihood of kidney or bowel irree- ularities. es
 Colts should be out in the open every day that is not stormy 1t is harmful. however. for them to remain out in a cold rain The foal should be taught to lead and stand tied during the first win ter. "
 Breeding for trotters is pretty good read to a bad failure. Leave that to men who are experts in the business. Stick to good, all-round farm horses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24
Look to the Orchard
How about you?
By NJ. c. OSBORN

Put in some good licks in the or- chard, before the rush spring work causes you to neglect the trees alto getEer.
 Remove all dead or decaying trees, thus preventing the spread of any disease that may be prevalent, and also getting rid of hibernating insects and their eggs in such places.
 Rake up all rubbish about the or chard, burning 1t. removing it to the fields for fertilizer, or filling up some damaging wash about the premises. See that no rotten fruit, filled with dormant pests and their eggs. is left aronnd the orchard.
 All water sprouts should be re- moved. They sap the trees of vitality which had better go toward develop ing first quality fruit crop. Prune out unnecessary branches, thus allow ing the free circulation of air and the admission of sunlight so essentia, to tree growth
 Thin out thick tops: put back tall, spindling ones. The former will not admit sufficient air and sunlight for the development of the tree and the rich coloring of the fruit; while the II by strong winds than low down trees. Besides, the low-headed trees are so much handler to pick fruit from and more economically sprayed than the tall ones.
 E By doing this pruning now one will make sure that it is not done too late next spring-after the sap begins to rise and every pruned branch "bleeds' so profusely, weakening and damaging the tree. The seasons growth of wood now is thoroughly ripened in the or chard and by applying a coat of paint over each wounded branch where it is severed, the wood will not crack, and next spring will find it ready to make a quick, vigorous growth.
 To promote good growth among the orchard trees, scatter a generous quan- tity of barnyard manure and litter around each one of them before the frost all leaves the ground Later on, it will work down among the roots of the trees, promoting rapid growth oi the trees, conserving the moisture, and in every way tending to increase the following seasons fruit crop both in quantity and quality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24
FIGHTING WEAPON-THE STUD

1 for the fighters in France We can't wait until next summer or next win ter to eat these potatoes. new potato | crop will start coming in about the middle of June. If the present supply 1 is not cleaned out before that time | 1t may result in glutted market and | transportation congestion, because all | the holders may attempt to unload at once. The safe way Is to clean out the bin during the winter and spring. If we fail to consume the present supply during the winter the producer will not be disposed to plant another big potato crop. This might result in a limited potato supply next winter, at a, time when our food problem will be much more serious than it is now.
 SEASON OF 1914
 A few years ago the potato people had an experience by which they should now profit. The 1914 crop was very large, but it was held during the winter and moved slowly into con- sumption, just as is the case with the present crop. In the spring of 1915 ev- eryone who was still holding potatoes tried to unload at once and be clear before the new crop came in This swamped the market. hammered down prices and caused the absolute loss of large quantities of potatoes that spoiled as a result of transportation delays or of reaching already over stocked markets. In addition to this spoilage large quantities were used for other purposes than human food thousands of barrels were sold to starch factories at 25 and 30 cents per barrel.
 The present crop is S2,615,000 bushels more than the 1914 crop and car shortage and transportation limita- tions are and will be more pronounced this winter than they were two years ago. Accordingly, there is an increased Likelihood of a repetition of the for mer unfortunate experience if we do not commence now to sell storage po- tatoes and continue to sell them stead fly during the winter.
 The potato loss two years ago was bad thing-but it didn't imperil American independence It was an economic loss to, the nation and financial loss to individuals-but it didn't threaten the perpetuity of free dom. If we do not profit by the ex- perience. if we permit it to be repeat ed in 1918, it will be more than an economic loss to the nation and more than financial loss to individuals. It will be a weakening of our war re- sources, reduction of our possible war winning strength. And our war job is big enough without handi- capping ourselves. We can't afford to dissipate any potential force that can possibly be directed against the Kali ser, or to divert to other channels or to permit to become atrophied any strength that can be used in the fight for freedom.
 Use your potato weapon!
 Eat more potatoes and less bread.
 Sell gradually the potatoes you're holding, thereby protecting your own pock ketbook and preventing food waste next year.