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Douglas Island news., 1918-11-29
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Douglas Island news., 1918-11-29

Another Douglas Island boy in service as passed away from the effects of that ,rcadu epidemic. influenza; Tom, "Red " Glligan. as he was called by all Douglas island. succmbug on the 22nd of the nonth. Tom was a typical Alaskan, hav- ng been born and raised in the Territory .nd as far as we know was never out of 1t. He was a happy-go-lucky boy with big enerous heart and a streak of Irish wit hat made him exceedingly likable. He will ae missed and mommcd by many old friends ere.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-29
DOS AND DONT's FOR IN FLUENZA PREVENTION

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 $ air, day and night q g Keep warm. q @ Get plenty of sleep. C % Garglc frequently Cand al- z 6 ways after having been ouD z
 {: with a solution of salt in water. q @ (Half teaspoon of salt Co one * 6 glass eight ounccs-of wateD % % Report early symptoms Co {" g Che doctor at once. < e Respect Che quarantine rcgu- z e lations. % l@ Avoid crowds. You can get q * the influenza only by being | ': near some one who is infected. % $ Avoid persons who sneeze or < 6 cough . l.: Do not neglect your mask. * 6 Do not disregard the advice * * of a specialist just because you |" {: do not understand. % Ia Do not disregard tho rights .
 {: of. community-oboy cheer q e fully the rules issued by tho au- *
 g thoritos. e e Do not think you are entitled {" @ to special privileges. |" 6 Do not go near other people [" @ fl you have a cold or fever [" 8 you may expose them Co the in- {"
 @ nueuzo and death See the |" @ doctor [" " Do not think 1t is impossible @ @ for you to get or transmit in- z 6 flucnza Q e Keep your hands out of your % g mouth z 6 Do not cough or sneczc in the < 6 open. '" @ Do not use a public towel or . S drinking cup. !" [. Do not visit the sick or han . @ dlc articles from the sick room Q @ DON'T WORRY. z @ @ e e * * % * q q q q < %
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-29
BIG SURPRISE TO
 MANY IN DOUGLAS

People gre surprised at the lN- sTANT action Of elmpie bucktEorn bark. glyceriEe. etc. as mixed in Adler-l-ka. ONE SPOONFUL husEes the ENTIRE bowel tract 80 com ple.ely it relieves ANY CASE cour stomach. gas or constipation and prevents appendicitis Tho lN- sTNAT, pleasant action Of Adler-i-ka surprises both doctors and patients. It removes foul matter which pol- soned your stomach for months. Guy l.. Smith, druggist
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-29

The London Times, at one time called he Englishman's Bible, and the spokes- nan for the ultra Conservative element m Eneland until its purchase by Lord North life has demanded that President Wilson akc part in the peace convention in France. The Times is probably the most famous 7cwspapcr in the world, and when it speaks speaks for England. England realizes hat her interests, as well as every other interest. will be safe in the hands of Presi- lent Wilson.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-29

Many Yankee soldiers at their Thanks eiving dinner on German soil yesterday. Let us hope they had turkey and all the trimmings-not forgetting a little Bhme wine for am appetizer
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-29

Now that Thanksgiving is over, we will all have to start scheming to get some more flavoring for the Christmas pudding sauce Only about 2G days to lay our plans and eN- ccutc them.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-29

Many were inclined to think that Gen. Pcrshiug was rushing things a few months ago when he said, ''Wc will be in Heaven, Hell or Hoboken by Christmas. It looks aow as if his prediction would come true about the Hobokcn part of it for lot of the boys.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-29
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Report of the Financial Condition Of the First Territorial Bank of Alas ka. located at Douglas, Territory ot Alaska. at the close ot business on thc 18th day of November 1918.
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Douglas Island news., 1918-11-29

It is said that the Crown Prince has gone to a Dutch Island and has been given a food card. We can understand him be- ing put on am island, but why the food card
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-29

Why not let W. Hohenzollen's trial take place in Belgium The witnesses will be handy to the court and the evidence will be on every hand.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-29

United State sof America, Territory Of Alaska. First Judicial Division. IA. E Gurr cashier Of the above named bank. do solemnly swear that tho foregoing statement is true Co the best of my knowledge and be- lief. A. P. GURR, Correct Attest: Cashier.
 P. K. BRADLEY,
 JOHN RICK,
 CNotarial SoaD Directors Subscribed and sworn Co before me this goth day of November. 1918.
 JOHN HENSON, Notary Public In and for tho Ter ritory Of Alaska My commission expires May 8. 1920
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-08
Conserve Farm Manure

The need of conserving farm manure was never so urgent as at the present time. The higher cost of commercial fer tilizers and the difficulty of obtaining certain kinds are not the only reason for this. ~
 Emphasis should be placed on tho humus- making material in manure. The improvement in the mechanical condition of soils by the use of farm manure is very great. regardless of the plant lli- trients i. contains. The high prices oi crops and the great need of incressed production have given manure much greater value than ever before.
 Experiments conducted over 10-year period 1T, Missouri on various soil types show tha5 ton of manure is worth $4 50 in the increase of crops at present crop values.
 Experiments in New York, calculating at pre- war prices for the various .eie- nients of the manure, show that tke vsiue of ton of fresh manure ranges from s2.5c for that of the pig, to S7.25sfor that of the hen. According to the same authority, the average hen producessev- cry year 10 times it's own weight in manure, ana the pig 30 times it's weight.
 Farmers are urged to realize the great ly increased value of all kinds of farm manure and to exercise greater care m saving 1t. The concrete manure pit Is coming to be recognized as an important factor in farm economy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-08
Dairy Cattle for Alabama

Many high class dairy cattle con- tinue to come into Alabama from other states. mostly from Ohio. Just recently Mir. Dudley Coleman and his brother or Uniontown bought an entire herd Of 52 registered Jersey animals from T dairyman in the vicinity of Salem, o. This Ohio farmer sold his herd ori account of his inability to secure la bor, according to MT. J. P. Quinerly, dairy specialist of the United States departmen of agriculture and the Ala bama extension service. When Mir. Quinerly was in Ohio in May. purchas- ing cattle for the farmers of the SeI- ma district, he took an option on this herd. They were such good animals that he was afraid to leave without taking an option. His foresight has now resulted in this excellent herd coming to Alabama.
 This shipment to the Messrs. Cole man makes 200 head of dairy animals shipped into Alabama from Salem. o.. within the past 60 days, 160 of which are registered. Only pure bred and very high class grades have been bought. The grade cows sell for from tered animals at from $200 up, deliv- cred in Alabama
 MT. Quinerly states that several more carloads of thes cattle will De brought into the state this fall. Dairy men near Montgomery have already given an order for one carload. Also probably two carloads will go to each Of the towns of Selma. Demopolis and Decatur. At these last three places the animals will be bought by the creamery, and sold to the creamery patrons at cost, to be paid for ir monthly installments from the cream cry checks of each month
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-08
Silo Information Sought

There is great demand for informa- tion as to Tow best to build silos, says J. F. Quinerly of the United States de- partment of agriculture and the Alabama extension service. Many letters in in- quiry along this line are coming in. Bills or material are supplied by the ex. tension service free of charge and are being mailed to these inquirers: It is recommended that those who wish to build a silo secure the assistance of the county demonstration agent. All of these men either have on hand or know where to secure definite information as to the best methods of building various kinds of silos.
 A large part of the food value is in the corn stalk. In corn badly damaged oy drouth nearly all of the food value may be in the stalk. In some portions Of Alabama much of the old corn has been practically ruined by drouth, and the best possible way to handle such corn is to put it in the silo, as by so do- ing all Of it will be preserved
 MT. QIinerly states that any farmer who is handy with tools can build a wooden -hoop silo for about $50 per ton capacity, if he does his own work The Extension Service Circular No. de scribes in detail how to build this silo and gives the bills of material for vari. ous-sized ones. This circular is free ana all interested in building a silo should Write tc Auburn for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-08
FEDERAL FARM LOAN BOND

/, lands and enhance their value. The mod ern tendency to build up great cities tends to throw on every farm an increas- ing demand for it's products. Farm lands | are becoming year by year more valuable in the hands of their owners as com
 pared with almost any other form of value.
 When to this fundamental and un;il- | teIable security is added the assurance of
 pi onipt payment of principal and inter est, guaranteed in the case of every
 bond by the joint liability of our E
 great federal land banks with over NO, ! mental supervision, these ponds may merly applied to British consols-the premier security of the world. Of added interest at this time is the fact that the federal farm loan bonds are exempt from every form of taxation federal, state or local-with the single exception of succession and inheritance tax.
 For the first time in the history of this country q great farm loan system is es- tablished on [ basis of strict governments al supervision, control and examination. This fact is one of great interest to in- vestors. The federal farm loan act. approved July r, 19l6 recites as one Of it's objects ito create a standard form of investment based upon farm mort gage" The investment is embodied in
 the federal farm loan bond-a security
 which absolutely merits the description, "standard."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-08

The federal farm loan bond is a new form of security in this country. It is an old form of security in several Flu ropean countries. For many years farm loan bonds, based on system of is- sue fundamentally similar to our federal loan bonds, have been selling in Eu-
 ropean bond markets at prices frequent ly as high as and sometimes higher
 than the prices paid to investors in gov ernment Lends of the same countries, bearing the same rate of interest
 Why is it that the federal farm loan bonds have appealed so strongly to invesi- tors everywhere? A brief study of our federal farm loan bonds will answer that question.
 Every sl00 worth of our federal farm
 loan bonds has behind it as security $1Ooo worth of first mortgages on the farm la nds of the United States worth at least S2oC0. Every one of these farms is cul- tivated by the owner himself, either in person or by hired labor In tall the world there can be found 10 better Se- cs.rty coalitions may change, govern Tents may rise or fall, inventions may multiply, hut as long as nur1an beings inhabit this globe the producticn of food
 stufs and af fabrics which feed and clothe mankind can never become obso- lute-can never be anything but the basic business of al our industries. x.
 The increase ofjpopuation, the develop ment of arts and sciences, the discovery of new processes and methods can only serve to increase the demands upon farm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-08
Agents Meet at Blue Ridge

The Southern Home Economies asso- clation, which is composed largely of state and county home demonstration agents, will hold a weeks conference at Blue Ridge August 24 to 31. Miss Mary femnear, state home demonstration agent of the Alabama extension service. IS anxious for just as large representa- ton as possible from Alabama to be present. Room and board in cottages may be had at from $l2 to $l4 per week, and reservations should be made at once, oy writing to c. Fletcher Quillian Blue Ridge. care Southern School for Social Service. tstl
 The object of the conference is two told, recreation and information from round table conferences. Only two of the days, Thursday and Friday, will be given wholly to formal programme. On the other days the meetings will be for only half the day, and will be entirely in- formal or what might be termed a swapping of experiences" The remain der of these days will be for recreation.
 Each agent is requested to bring to this meeting her methods of meeting the present crisis, her best conservation rec- ipes, and her most successful piece of CO., operation In this way it is believed that the conference will result in much good It is believed the attendance upon this conference is well worth while, both from the standpoint of recreation and inforrna- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-08

supply of alfalfa. Usually the last cut
 ting of alfalfa is saved for hog feeding, l but for fear this cutting cannot be har- vested in good condition, on account of | weather conditions, sufficient amount 1 of the second and subsequent cuttings should be saved to supply enough feed l for hogs Rye sown in the fall makes good pas ture for hogs. As soon as it is three or four inches high, the hogs can be turned in and left until snow covers it
 up. Rye also provides good pasture in early spring. In the southern states Abruzzi rye is recommended. as it makes
 rapid growth and heavier foliage than
 other varieties.
 Soy beans are valuable, to take the place of other protein feeds usually pur- chased. They make a very satisfactory feed when the beans are fed threshed, Or as hay, or when ground as meal. Soy bean hay, to be most satisfactory. should be cut early enough to avoid the pop ping out of the seeds The leaves and the seed both will be readily eaten when handled in this manner.
 In the southern states peanuts are quite extensively grown and make good feed when used as grazing crop or
 fed in the form of meal. Velvet beans are largely raised in this section of the
 country and it is recommended that they
 be left in the field and grazed. Dwarf Essex rape and oats can also
 forage crop. Either can be seeded from
 the last of August to the last of Sep-
 tember. Cotton seed meal can tbe very
 successfully used in connection with corn
 as hardening feed for a period not to
 exceed 30 days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-08
IF YOU RUN OUT OF CANS AND JARS DRY YOUR FRUITS
Notice to Colored Agents

District Agent T. W. Campbell is- sues the following to colored field agents of this state:
 Colored Agents in Alabama: Every where we hear about the shortage or this and of that product; here in the south in too many cases the shortage of products is not due to the fact that they are not grown, but they are not saved.
 As representatives of the extension service in the state of Alabama among negroes. I believe that we can render no greater service than that of help ing our farmers to conserve during this terrible war crisis Too many of our people are dying. due to the lack of proper sanitation. Hogs, chickens cows, horses and mules die in appall- ing numbers on our farms, milk sours fruits and potatoes rot, syrup spoils canned goods spoil. meat decays, or chards die, weevils destroy the corn and peas, rust and smuts destroy our small grain, too much of the fiat of the land washes down our streams in the absence of proper drainage and many other things go to waste, all for the want of intelligent instruction on how to save.
 The paramount question that each agent should ask himself is: Am prepared to solve the above mentioned pfouietnS now existing In my terri tory?"
 Dr. S A. Knapp was right when lie said: There is'only one effective way to teach and influence the farming classes, and that is by object les sons"
 Your value lies not in what you can do. but in what you can get the other people to do.
 The home eventually controls the viewpoint Of man; and you may Go all that youAare a mind to in schools put unless you reach in and get hold or that home and change it's condi. tons you are nullifying the uplift of the school We are reaching for the home"
 reel that the authorities are will ing 10 pack us up to any reasonable extent If we will get out and teach inc farmers in their homes and fields Ies- sons which they can put in practice pro1ltaoly in their daily occupation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-08
Twilight Labor Squads

The city firemen of Springfield, H., have unanimously volunteered for farm
 work, each agreeing to spend his two
 weeks vacation working on farms in the county where he may be needed. In Springfield, as throughout Illinois, Mis- souri, ard. indeed, almost every state Of the union, there is an enthusiastic se- sponse to the United States department of agrisulture's programme of town Vol unteers for emergency farm work. Re- ports reaching the department recently from number of towns in Missouri and Illinois show that many of the town volunteers turn their wages over to the Red Cross All over the middle west crops are being saved, and very largely in each section, by the patriotic town and city people who are turning out to the fields to do this war work.
 In one Illinois county twilight labor squads" of town volunteers have beer organized. All the town men who can possibly do so are going to, the fields for fullday work In addition each town has organized the twilight squads composed of men who must be in town most of the day. These squads leave town in automobiles during the after noon and ge' to the fields in time for several hours of daylight work, and perhaps several hours more of moonlight work. The twilight squads" have been used altogether for shocking the cut wheat, and the personnel is so adjusted that each squad contains at least two and sometimes, more men who know how to shock. These outfits operate within q radius of 10 or 15 miles from the town.
 At Petersburg, H., the city marshal happens to be an expert machine man. Furthermore, he is a peace officer If vision. He wants to help keep law and order in all the world, not merely n Petersburg, H., so, with the mayors permission, he has been spending each afternoon going over the country and examinining the farmers machinery and seeing that repairs and adjustments are made if needed. During the cutting sea- son the city placed an automobile at his disposal, and he spent his entire tI.ne repairing binders for the farmers.
 From one end of the land to the other such stories as these are coming to the United States department of agriculture of the determination which in every pars of the nation inspires the people to get out in the fields and work and in every possible way to do what ever will help, however indirectly, to the winning of the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-08
Seed Oils Valuable

In experiments to determine the digesti- bility of oils made from corn, soy beans sunflower seeds, Japanese mustard seed, rape seed and charlock seed-oils not now commonly in use-the United States department of agriculture found that they are well assimilated, and in value compare favorably with o.her vegetable oils. These digestion experiments. re- ported in bulletin 6s7 just published by the department. are part of the se- ries which is being conducted by the de 'partment to determine the digestibility of various foods. During the test period (three days) in which the oils referred to constituted practically the entire source of fat, the subjects ate on an av- craze of 5S to 90 grams per day, and did not report any ill effects. To, judge by their digestibility these oils, according to the bulletin. should prove satisfactory sources of fat for the dietary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-08
Saving Sorghum Seed

ESperience has shown that much can De done in increasing the yield and i'm. proving the quality of grain sorghun,s py proper seed selection. Yet in general practice little selection of the grain sor. snums among farmers has been done hdt greater opportunities are open to us than most of us have realized need hardly be mentioned
 One difficulty has been a knovledee of type. The average grower has not been informed upon the type. In other words many do not know what heads to select Tn order that they may improve the yield of their seed
 scme valuable suggestions are given by Stanley F. Morse, superintendent of extension service. Arizona College of Az riculture. These suggestions will heIn those who are to begin systematic seed selection this year:
 Gram sorghum stalks and heads sbould be uniform in height, all conforming to the standard chosen; four to five feet IS high enough. In fact, the shorter stalks are the better, so long as the size Of head is not reduced, since a header may then be used for harvesting. rni- formity of height is of exertme impor- tance for the same reason. The ideal is one stalk and head per plant; stalks should have as few leaves as possible. straight necks are essential; branches aio "huesirdpie. Heads should be as long and as big around as can be found The head standards for the various sor- ghums are: kaffir, length 10 to II inches: weight at least or ounces; milo, length to inches; weigl at to ounces. Hhese standards sho d be minimum: the larger and heavier Q heads the better. In general, heads s'ould be we'll filled at tAps and butts. He. Is should be en- tirely clear of "boots" Garly maturity and uniformity of ripenil re other de- sirable qualities. The V IS kinds of sorghums cross easily; different varieties should be at lea,r 100 yards apart Communities should adopt one standard variety. Pick the desirable head into sack carried for the purpose