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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28
lucille hastily scrambled out Of the

lucille hastily scrambled out Of the
Sc2L
"Let her go"' Bopp yelled. taking
hold OF the wheel In a pose a good deal
ike a viking save for the grease on
his trousers. (Did vikings wear trou-
sars? My memory Is at faultJ
threw the line on board with q
feeling of envy for ole who was speed
ing to a square meal
keep to starboaFdr' Lucille yelled.
Keep to starboard! There's shallow
water on the port sider'
Bopp spun the wheel. and the launch
turned abruptly to the left
THE other wayT screamed Lucille
"Starboard is on your right slider
She was too late. The boat stopped
suddenly. Bopp hastily took an I'M
preston OF the steering wheel on the
pit OF his stomach.
yelled to BOpp. do you want any
helpT
mo" he replied. bowling to me un'
Intentionally from pain, holding one
hand on his belt line where the wheel
had struck him.
To Lucille I explained in as loud a
tone OF voice as | could command: 1T
Is a curious thing about many deep
water sailOrs that they cannot tell their
left and right hands apart. Say port
or 'starboard' to them and they get
you at once"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28
SWEET POTATOES.

The sweet potato thriveS best in the
southern part of the country, as it is
a tropical plant. 1t cannot be sue
ceSsfully grown in the extreme north
ern sections Of the country. The
plants are started in hOtbedS by bed
ding potatoes in sand and allowing
them to sprOut. The plants are brOk-
en- off the parent potato as soon as
they have formed n few leaves and a
root system of their own, and as soon
as the ground in the open is well
warmed up. This will be one month
after the date of the last killing frost.
Sweet potatoes are heat-lOvinG
plant, and cannot withstand cool
weather. In setting them in the open,
the usual method is to throw the soil
up in ridges about feet apart. The
plants are set in row on top of these
ridges some L. or ii inches apart.
Sweet potatoes thrive best in a
sandy soil that is well fertiliZed
throughout. 1t is n good plan to open
burrows where the row is to be, fill
these burrows with manure and turn
the soil back on top Of the manure.
This should be thoroughly mixed with
shovel plOw or cultivatOr, as too
much manure in one spot under the
hole will produce n large growth of
vines at the expense of the potatoes.
Sweet potatoes may be dug at any
time after they become large enough
to use. but improve in quality as they
approach maturity. They should be
dug as soon as the vines are killed
by frost.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28
SQUASH.

There are two types of squash-the
bush varieties, which may be planted
5 and 6 seeds to the hill in hills
4 or feet apart each way, and
the running varieties which require
considerable 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
n rather rich soil, preferably one that
is we'll 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 may be planted at any
time during the spring after the
ground Is thoroughly warmed up, and
will grow the entire season. They
should be gathered In fall, as soon as
hard frosts occur. They may be kept
in a storage room In the basement, or
In any cool, dry place. 1t Is neces-
sary to handle them carefully to avoid
bruising, or rot is liable to occur.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28
EGGPLANT.

The seed for eggplant should be
sOwn in the hOtbed about six weeka
before the time to set the plants in
the open. The eggplant is heat-lOv-
ing plant and cannot be successfully
planted until the ground has become
warm and the weather settled.
The soil best adapted to the egg
plant is a rich, sandy loan, well
drained. The plants should be set in
rows 3 feet apart, with the plants .
feet apart in the rows. Cultivation
should be frequent and thorough.
Fresh manure should not be used on
eggplant. but well-rOtted manure may
be applied freely. In fact, there is
little danger of getting the ground
too rich. Elephants may be used as
soon rs large enough and cannot bo
kept for any length of time.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28
TURNIPS.

The turnip requires a rich soil and
may be grown either as an early or
late crop. For an early crop, sow the
seeds in drills u to IS inches apart
as early in the spring as the condition
of the soil will permit. A half-ounce
of seed is sufficient for 10O-foOt row.
After the plants appear thin to about
3 inches apart. The roots will be
ready for use before hot weather.
For late turnipS, the seeds are usu-
ally sown broadcast on land from
which some early crop has been re-
moved, and for this reason the turnip
is a good crop to grow for storage
for winter. They are quite hardy,
and the roots need not be gathered
until after the first frOsts. They may
be stored in banks or pits or in the
outdoor cave or cellar, and keep best
when kept rather cool.
The turnip is good crop for inter
planting between rows Of late corn OF
late beans.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28
CHAPTER ~.
Marooned.

~ OPP managed to make the en-
K gine run again and started to
back of from the bar when the
propeller wheel struck some
thing. and proceedings ended.
That was the absolute finish Of the
performance for that day. He could
not turn the engine over again. even
by hand. and an investigation disclos
ed that the shaft was hOpelessly tan
gled in some heavy wire which the
propeller had picked up out Of the
sand. Bopp discovered this by stick
ing his head under water over the side
of the boat.
You might as well come ashore"
said Lucille. Wen have to get a me-
chanic."
So Bopp came ashore by wading In
rather chilly water up to his waist.
Considerable Of the bloom was rubbed
from his usual natty appearance when
he clambered on the dock, besmudged
and dripping.
welcome to the FasterS' clubT'
greeted him. II would baptize thee as
brother in the Aqua Pura fraternity.
but | see there is no need. Well go
up to the house and give you nice
drink of water to warm you up after
your chill"
Where's the telephone?" demanded
Bopp.
whats the matter? asked Lucille
"I am going to telephone to town to
have boat come over to take me to
breakfast"
an the meantime" l requested,
"would You mind moving over here
moment and dripping on these flowers.
which need water?"
Lucille took him to the telephone. l
followed at n lcisurely pace, and by
| the time l got to the house l found
Bopp whirling the telephone lever e1-
asperatcdly. 1t was one of those coun-
try telephones where you have to grind
n little business on the side of the box
until central hears you swearing at
the tranSmitter. The operator seemed
more oblivious than usual. and Bopp
remarked Hello in every possible
tone of voice from wheedlinG to
threat.
/ II wonder" Lucille murmured vague
! ly. IF maybe it wasn't the telephone
cable which you dug up with the pro-
| peller of the launch"
whats that?" Bopp demanded.
Il said. 1t must have been the tele-
phone cable you got mixed up in when
you ran the launch aground That's
why it won't work
He hurled the receiver into the hook.
Don't be cross" she said soothing
ly. Think pleasant things. You've
got to stay. Make the best Of it"
Think pleasant things! do!
think of ham and eggs. Can you sug-
gest something pleasanter? How far
is 1t to the mainland?"
1.-TWO miles"
"And l can only swim mile and q
half"
why don't you start anyway"
said.
Hush" warned Lucille; then. turn.
ing to Bopp, who was headed for the
door. Where are you going|'
"Out in the woods to eat the leave;
off the trees" Ee slammed the door
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28
Simple Test for Soil.

A simple test to determine when
garden soil is ready for plOwing or
working is to take handful of earth
from the surface and close the fingers
tightly on it. If the earth compacted
in this way is dry enough for cultiva-
ton it will fall apart when the hand
is opened. This test is applicable only
to comparatively heavy soils, but 1t is
these which receive the most injury If
they are worked when wet.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28
Win the War by Preparing the Land
Sowing the Seed and Producing Bigger Crops

Work in Joint Effort the Soil of the United States and Canada
COOPERATIVE
The Food Controllers of the United States and Canada asking for
food production Scarcely 900 bushels wheat avail
able be the allies before the harvest Upon the
efforts of the United States and Canada the burden of supply
Every Available TIabe Acre Must Contribute; Every Available
Farmer and Farm Hand Must Assist
Western Canada has be seeded
Short and appeal the United States allies for for seed
ing operation.
Caads Wheat Production Last Year 900 Bushels the
Demand From Canada Alone for 1918 Is 400, 900 Bushels
To this she have She has the land but needs
The Government of the United States who
effectively help, farm work this the land the United
States developed first of cou but help Canada When
find Cnadas fields after supplied
to direct him there
Apply
the combined
Canads help will required April stA Wages
petent help, $50 a month and ups board and lodging
Those who respond this appeal will welcome good good
board and find comfortable homes They will mile from Canadian
boundary destination and
For particulars and places where employment b had
q. Q. EMPLOYMENT SERVICE, DEPARTMENT o. LABOR
CLEVELAND OHIO
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28
oKRA.

Okra is a delicious vegetable that
deserves a better acquaintance with
the home garden than it now possesses.
Say "Chicken GumbO, Southern Style"
to the initiated; that Is all the argu-
ment needed in favor of growing this
crop.
1t thrives on any good soil, and the
seeds should be sown in rows 4 to 5
feet apart after all danger of frost Is
past, or about the same time as tomato
plants are set in the open. The plants
should be thinned until they stand
about . feet apart in the rows. The
edible portion of the Okra is the pods,
which must be gathered while young.
They are used in soups or as a stewed
vegetable.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28

las. Just as l opened the door there
was a deafening roar of wind, which
whipped the branches of the trees in
sudden fury. The sky appeared to
split in the middle with a binding
light and a ripping crash of thunder.
The lightning had obviously struck
somewhere in the vicinity. The crash
of thunder outside was echoed by a
thud inside. l looked around. Mrs.
Green was lying on the floor. She had
tainted.
| dropped the bundle of raincoatS
and ran to her assistance. First l
held her head on my lap. but couldn't
seem to get any farther toward reviv-
ing her. Somewhere l had read di-
rections for reviving fainting ladies'.
One of the first things recommended
was to loosen the corset. but this seem
ed to he an objectionable liberty to
take with lady had only met few
times. Besides, I didn't know how TO
locate corset and wouldn't have been
able to loosen it if / had found il. 1t
would be n gOdsend if some one would
get out n book on How to Revive
Painting Ladies. Although a Bache-
lor"
l looked up to find a strange man in
the room. He was clad in overalls
and carried a satchel.
Are you married?" demanded
81 don't know why it's any Of your
business" he responded. "but l nm.
Further than that. I'm an Elk and be-
long to the union"
"If you're married tell me what to
do with a lady who has tainted"
Give her some of this"
He produced flask from his pOck'
ct and poured large portion OF Its
contents down Mrs. Green's throat
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28
Os*ctP'T. or AoRicvgTURE
HOW10G Grow
WYNN IRISH POTATOES. D

The culture OF the Irish pOtntO Is
familiar TO almost everyone who has
ever had a garden. In brief, the pO-
tatOes should be planted as soon as
the ground can be worked In spring,
two weeks before the average date OF
the last killing frost being none too
early. The tuberS should be cut so
that each piece contains from one to
two eyes. and the pieces planted In
rows from "a to 80 inches apart, and
from 10 to Is inches apart in the rows.
depending on the variety. Cultivation
should be frequent and thorough. 1t
is IN excellent idea to work soil up
to the plants as they develop. so that
there will be plenty Of soil to cover
the potatoes as they form.
Early potatoes in the central and
southern sections Of the country will
mature In sufficient time for the gar
dener to grow crop Of sweet corn,
late cabbage or turnips on the same
ground. 1t is often possible to plant
the second crop between the potato
rows before the potatoes are dug.
Early potatoes may be used rs soon as
large enough, an old rule being to be-
gin using them when they are as large
as a hens egg. The usual method is
to dig them as needed. leaving the
main part of the crop to develop to
maturity.
| In the central portion of the United
! States the late crop may be planted
from June Is to July 1. but in the
northern sections the main crop is
planted earlier than this, no attempt
being made to produce early and late
potatoes, as in many sections the
! growing season is too short for the
production of but one crop. Late
potatoes are allowed to grow until they
mature or until the frost kills the
vines. The cultivation of the late crop
is similar to that employed in the case
| of the early crop.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28

After he had gone blessed calm
reigncd for n few minutes. All at
once Lucille started.
suppose he should eat some poison
ivy" she exclaimed. "He'S a city bred
man, and l don't suppose he knows
what it looks like. Don't you think
you had better 80 and show him where
it iS:"
Sure; I'll be glad to so. I'll not
only show him Were it is-ln feed 1t
to him"
NO; I'll go," she said. You two
might quarrel"
Righl there made my mistake I
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28
The Busy Gaza.

In almost every particular the mod
ern GAIA is an Egyptian rather than
n Syrian town. 1t is full of rich vese-
tation. and its many gliStening NINA
rets show up against the dull green Of
innumerable olive trees. GAIA is still
rs If old. u place of trade. of camels
and caravans, and its bazaars are loud
with traffic and filed with merchan-
,1fSA
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28

bage for summer kraut making. rs II
has been found that kraut may be
made at the time that early cabbage
natures and will keep successfully. 1t
is much easier to produce early cab
bage than the later varieties for this
purpose.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28
Ask The State COLLEGE.

When problems arise concerning live
stock, poultry. field crops. farm build
ings, machinery-aAything pertaining
to the farm. in fact, remember that
the state college is conducted to help
solve your problems.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28
Convert Waste into Food.

Poultry is the only class of domes-
tic animal which is suitable for con-
verting the kitchen waste, right where
it is produced in the city, into whole
some and nutritious food.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28
Don't Let Roots Waste.

Don't let any cabbage or other roots
20 to waste. Tie stout string around
the roots of several cabbages, and
hang them in the henhOuse so that the
hens can just reach them nicely.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28
Means Of Reducing Pests.

Collect and burn all dried, rotten
fruit that remain on the trees or that
has fallen. This is means of re-
ducin- disease and insect pests next
summer.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28

When the garden is large enough to
admit cultivation with horse and cul-
tiyator the rows should be made to ex-
tend clear across it.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28
Apple Tree.

There is little doubt that where ap-
ple trees are fertilized highly the
fruit tends to be green and not "cOlOr
up" well. This seems quite reason
able
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28
Thin Out Growing Trees.

Young growing trees that are over
thick need to be thihned out so that
those left will grow faster, In this
case they are like vegetable crops,
which do better when thinDed.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28
SYNOPSIS.

SYNOPSIS.
Lucille Green. charming. but with fads,
is visited at the Greens summer Island
home by Monty Blainey. She proposes
weeks fast. All food is banshed. Frank
Bopp, q rival suitor. appears unexpected
lY.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28
send Terminates Slowly

Carrot seed terminates slOweSt of
any garden seed. 1t sometimes re-
onires twelve or even eighteen days.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28
Uncle PennNNise Says:

l gotta cousin who is fairly bowed
down beneath load OF useless tnfOC
matIOn.-LOuiSville Courier Journal
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28
Level Garden Soils.
Cultivation of Garden.

Perfectly level gardens please the
ewes but are not always well drained.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28
chins E,v for Freedom.

Farmers who chop wood to save cOHI
will be making the chips fly for free.
dom.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28

Gas trusts would be unable to de-
clare dividends If people didn't have
money to burn.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-03-28

~ OPP managed to make the en-
K gine run again and started to
back OF from the bar when the
propeller wheel struck some
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-03-01
PROBATE COURT

The will of Sarah Evans of Owosso
was admitted to probate Monday. u.
l.. Taylor and o. L. Davis were named
appraisers and commissioners on
claims.
A license to sell real estate. was
granted j. Frank Barnes in the estate
of Omar D. Barnes, Burns township.
r, j. A. Williams, of Detroit, petition
ed to have Luther Kanouse, of Byron,
appointed administrator Of the estate
of Mamie Williams, heir of Cassins
Williams of Byron, the estate amount
ing to $1,000. ~.
Petition for appointment of an ad-
ministrator Of the estate Of George @,
Gorsuch, of Owosso, amounting to
5000 has been filed. The heirs are
three daughters, five granddaughters
and four grandsons, :. 80
Petition has. been flied for an ad-
ministrator of the estate of Emma
Vannatta, Of Burns township, amouns-
ing to about 5000. There are three
heirs, a daughter and two sons, whose
whereabouts are unknown.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-03-01
RECEIVES COMMISSION

M, 4 Phillips of this city has ac-
cepteda commission as captain in the
regular army in the signal corps, con-
structiye division, aviation section,
bat - Eos the aduration o6sthe war
only. He will have charge of squad
ron consisting of $50 men and seven
officers, the officers being an engineer
two lieutenants with military training
and four technical men. Captain Phil
lips will receive call soon and is clos
ing up his business affairs to leave for
Los Angeles with his family March Z.
Mrs. Phillips and the children will
make their home at Ventura, Califor-
MIA. After the training, probably in
Texas, Captain Phillips hopes to see
service in France. He has been in
military service in every grade from
private to major covering 21 years
service and was with Co. G in Cuba
and was onfthe Mexica border as an
aide to General Kent. . For several
years he was, inspector of small arms
practice in the Michigan National
Guard and served three years on the
state. military board. The past year
he has been assistant secretary OF
the state war preparedness board.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-03-01
Olivet Glee Club.

One of the best trained and most OK.
perienced Glee Clubs ever sent out
from any of the smaller colleges of
Michigan will be heard on Saturday
evening. March 2, when the club from
Oljvet College makes its appearance at
the armory. Having always stood for
the best and highest In music, the club
this year fully bears up to the. stand.
ards set by previous organizations OF
the school. The proprsm to be offered
Is varied one, full of real college
''pep," and sure to be interesting In
every part. An abundance, Of male
chorus. and quartet singing, lbass
soloist, baritone soloist,- contralto solo
ct, piano soloist. and reader, will make
up the program.
The clubs itinerary this year includes
an engagement at the Post theatre Of
Battle Creek. which fact alone speaks
well for the entertainment which the
men will furnish. 49,
The entertainment will be put on
under the auspices Of Owosso Lodge
No. 1853. b. r, q. Elks. which will pay
all OF the transportation expenses Of
the 6lee Club, and for programs and
window cards. The armory is furnished
free. friends will entertain the members
ofthe club. Tie local 1ewspspers give
(. ffee advertising space Tickets are
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-03-01
Womlan,s Club

The woman's club held its regu.
lar meeting at the home of Mrs. o
C. Ward, 802 West Oliver streetThurs.
day, Feb; FL.
The meeting was of patriotic ma.
ture,st the guests being greeted by oui
hostess and a little Colonial gentle.
man, who upon closer observance,
proved to be Lesion Whitehead. Or
the stairway was a, sweet little Co.
lonial lady, Margaret Ellis.
The meeting was opened by the
club singing america"
Two piano solos were delightfully."-
rendered by Mrs. F. E. Kckler, Jr.
Mrs. George Thompson gave -four
minute address on the registration OF
women. The President, Mrs. Koh.
Ter, also brought out some points along
the same line.
The address of the afternoon was
given by Rev. B. G.. Mattson or
George Washington, the Father of oul
country. Mr.. Mattson held his listen.
ers spellbound as he reviewed step by
step the life of this great patriot, from
his early boyhood bringing out the
best, not only of Washington, but also
of the Colonial times ~and the bear.
ing it has on us today m our National
crisis.
Three characteristics in Colonial
times are seen in the nation today
great service, great deeds, great
achievements. This great epoch alsc
revealed great men and women ant
we also see the dedication of great
wealth to the country.
Washington always recognized the
greatness of other men, always pos
sesing that simple unpretentious coui.
age. On this the 1s6th anniversary oi
his life it seems more fitting than ever
las we are facing great crisis, to com
memorate his birth.
Miss Mary Maude Thompson gave I
, splendid reading on "A Tribute, to tn,
! Flag M
The meeting closed by guests unit
ing in singing "The Star Spanglet
| Banner" y"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-03-01
Recruits start Tuesday.

The ten additional men from this
county to go into the national army
will leave Corunna Tuesday morning
on the Ann Arbor for Camp Greenleaf'
at Fort oglethorpe, Ga The men who
go have volun eered and William
Struthers, Owosso; Jay Farrell, Owosso;
Davis Leo Dntcher, Bennington; Mau.
rice Barry, o Owosso; Lewis Austin Blair,
Owosso; and H. r, Liestenfehz, Ed
ward h Ozga, Spencer Highly, Edward
Bfnger a "a Robert Dnnckley. Durand.