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The Era-leader., 1918-06-13
farm TRACTORS HELP
INCREASE PRODUCTION
Machines Have Been Improved In
Many Respects.

Great things are expected of the
farm tractor in the present food emer-
Sency, and it is safe to say that we
shall be absolutely dependent on the
gas tractor for very large part Of the
immediate peak load.
"The tractor has passed through
marked refining process recently, In
anticipation, it would seem, of the in.
creased demands shortly to be made
upon it, and it will answer satisfactor-
lily all reasonable demands" says L.
B. Doran, assistant professor Of agron.
omy, l.. s. U. 1T is ready and wait.
ing to be hitched to the plow of har-
row or drill or binder. 1t has not al
ways been the case that gas engines
and gas tractors were so reliable. But
today just as we ride in our trusty
automobile and never give an anxious
thought to reaching our destination,
with the same confidence we can sit
in the comfortable seat of our equally
reliable friend, the tractor, and look
ahead with assurance to the steady
execution Of the many jobs on the
farm which it is so admirably fitted to
perform.
mo longer does the tractor pack
the ground with it's heavy weight, nor
does it require such large area in
which to turn as heretofore. No more
does it suck into it's vitals dust-laden
air to grind and wear and cause USE
less waste. It cleverly filters all the
air it bresthes in one of several in.
genious ways. More and more fre.
quently do we find the tractor with all
gears, pinions, ETC., in fact, all moving
parts except the drive and steering
wheels, effectively protected from dust
and provided with abundant and posi-.
tive fabrication. It is becoming more
business-like and smooth and trim in
appearance, and more confidence.
ming. The tractor is the new found
hired man who doesn't complain OF
long hours. The tractor is the new
champion Of the cause of more food"
-L 8, Y, Press Bulletin, 1
The Era-leader., 1918-06-13
WHAT THE VICTORY OR DEFEAT
or GERMANY MEANS TO
EVERY AMERICAN.

Contributed by PRINCE and PRIN.
CESS PIERRE TROUBETZKOY to
the National Security Leagues cam
paign of Patriotism Through Educa-
tion).
What the German government means
by '"place In the sun" Is the extermi'
nation of the peoples whose soil 1t
covets so that Germans may replace
those that have been exterminated.
The systematic destruction of civil
ians in Belgium, northern France, Po-
land, Serbia, and the actual enslave-
ment Of the survivors proves 1.-THE
frequently boasted German policy. Of
blood and iron" and the "Hymn OF
Hate" which has become a national
hymn, proclaims 1t.
From the rudimental condition Of
ancient barbarism, spiritual develop
ment was possible; from the accom-.
plished inhumanity Of Prussianism, q
more rigid inhumanity only is possible.
A German victory would mean the
blight of what we call civilization and
the elimination Of what we believe d.
vine In man. What we believe in,
what we cherish, what we are, would
be annihilated by the essence OF Prus-
slanism; our world would be destroyed
by Prussic acid.
The Era-leader., 1918-06-13
PROFITABLE Hens
SHOULD Be RETAINED
Indications Point To Good Poultry
Prices Next Fall and Winter.

A large number Of Louisiana far
mers were unable to commence their
Matching early enough to procure the
desired number of chicks within the
regular Matching period, according to
John L. Prehn, Extension Poultry
Husbandman, U. S. Department Of Ag-
riculture, cooperating with L. S. U.
1t is therefore advisable, says Mr..
Prehn, to make up for this shortage
by retaining all profitable hens under
two years old. 1t is essential to Gull
out the drones or slackers among the
hens, but hold and care for the Likely
layers. Records show that the plans
for the 1918 Matching season would
use about 10 per cent less eggs for
that purpose than in 1917. Added to
this we have the fact that most of the
commercial Eatcheries of the country
were unable to carry out their plans
through inability to make shipments
because of express congestion, etc. 1t
Is therefore evident that this years
production will be considerably below
normal; and this in the face Of greater
requirements assures a good price for
poultry during the fall and winter
months.
On March Is there was in this coun-
try about 20 per cent less poultry
than at the same time last year. The
Government is urging that every farm
in the country carry as many hens as
can be conveniently handled, so those
farmers who must dispose Of profitable
hens during the coming summer
should sell to other farmers who can
care for them. The only poultry that
a patriotic and thrifty farmer would
sell for market during the next six
months are old roosters, no longer re-
auired for breeding purposes; surplus
young roosters, as fryers and soft
roasters, and hens which can not pos
sibly be made to do their bit in the
way of laying eggs.-J. L, Prehn, Elk.
tension Poultry Husbandman, Louisi'
ana state University,
The Era-leader., 1918-06-13

What have we In common to cause
us to rise at the call Of a common i'm
pulse and prepare to die for a common
cause? 1t would be easy to formulate
the characteristic dreams Of the Rus
sian, the Italian, the Belgian, the
Scotch, the Irish or the Portuguese. 1t
would be possible to catch the CLEAN Of
idealism which has given to the French
the glorious title of the Hero Nation"
But none Of these would suffice. We
must take cross section Of all of
them, and dozen more, to formulate
the ideals which course in common
through them all after they have been
united into what we call America. For
1t Is common ideals which have trans
formed the men and women Of all these
races and kindreds and tongues into
our nation, which stands today facing
the grim fact Of war, war to which
no man dare call them In the name of
race, or language, or previous allegi-
ance.
World Citizenship.
The President has placed our inter-
vention in this war upon a plane of
idealism to which every citizen, Of
whatever race, may rally without los
ing hold upon the best traditions of
the land from which his forefathers
have come. 1t is not the call of a mar
row nationalism, but the call of world
citizenship.
Our entrance into this war is no con-
cession to the accursed gospel Of force
and fraud. We wish nothing for our.
selves, but have resolved Ito quote the
oft quoted words of our President)
that "the world must be made safe for
Nemocracy-and its peaee-planned
upon the trusted basis of political lib
erty." We scorn the idea that might
is right" but we are willing to take
our part in policing the world against
the madmen who act upon that doc.
triI1e.
"How High Your Idealsw
History will not ask us or any other
nation, How big was your army?" but
"How high were your ideals?" Not
"How vast your navy?" but What was
your devotion to duty?" Not "How
quickly could you mobilize?" but
"What thought have you contributed
toward the betterment Of mankind"
To those questions Germany can an
swer, u contributed to the world the
idea Of representation" for, as Montes-
quieu tells us, the representative idea
was .born In the forests of Germany"
She will have to confess, however, that
she cast 1t out, a naked infant, In Or
der to make room for the throne of
the great, black idol, military power,
and today America and her allies are
marching In resistless columns, carry.
ing that founding back to Its home.
The Era-leader., 1918-06-13
oIorcd Registrars h|
Given Technical Trainli|

Nearly $4,000 negro S'
are now in the National Arr|
these 1000 are line Officers
ing commissions Of captain
first and second lieut91
There are about 250 cOlorsd
GERS in the Medical and Y
Reserve Corps.
The army now incluos|
divisions of colored troops Y
when fully constituted W|
clude practically all braDch]
the service: Infantry, bDe]
Artillery, Signal Corps, M]
Corps, and service batalllon'|
men technically trained II
b anches Of scientific wOfh'
There are now openings =
Veterinary Corps for negfoe|
are skilled in veterinary
agricultural work. Af'']
ments have been complss1
send negroes registered Op +
yet called to schools and cu)
this summer for training ID
engineering, electrical eps|
ing, auto mechanics, 'Iac''|
ing, and the operation u
vehicles.
The Era-leader., 1918-06-13

TAIN lHeu. .Ne
are fighting for
tn fundamental
though h IS, the
d r 9 a m S, th e
ideals, the aspira-
tions, which to-
day are seething
In the. vast poly
glot community
which we call the
United States OF
America. That Is
what we are fight
ing for, we Amer
leans, whether Of
English blood, Of
French or italian
or R us s a n or
Snanish hlood
The Era-leader., 1918-06-13
PRODUCE PORK With THE !
SURPLUS irish POTATO CROP
Supplemented With Tankage Potatoes Make Food That Will
Give Good Gains.
HOGS WILL TURN POTATOES
ri INTO MONEY IN SHORT TIME
Potatoes Should
HOGS WILL TURN POTATOES
Potatoes Should Be Cooked in Order to Reduce Them
With Tankage

and present price
there the possibility considerable through many
should be devised by which they might be
food but feed for animals which would
duction time
Many animals including poultry may potatoes prop
ery prepared thought hogs
money (pork) in the shortest time
Tankage as Supplement.
The Irish potato food but lacks the element in it which
goes to make growth This latter would be added the potatoes
balance them and make Of
tankage
True ankage high price, but with low of the potatoes
that might farm relatively
required the of the very and
might leave profit in the weight thereby
increasing pork production
Without going details figures say
estimated that 1000 pounds live weight tenng hogs which might be
by ten hogs weighing 100 pounds ea would require day.
approximately five pounds
Bang upon potatoes might waste
and not where they might
inquired them at 80 cents bsh oneha cent per pound while tank
age sens around SSo per n or &C pound At these prices the cost
the mixture day. with for 1000 pounds of hogs would be about
follows
pounds Tankage, 20
125 pounds Potatoes, at 62h
.s21s
the hogs should aperd days. and
money would be represented as follows:
300 pounds $1,000
1900 pounds Potatoes $3.50
s4s5o
With good quality hogs is estimated that Opund hog should make
increase sim
liar hogs of 10 pounds period would show total
of 600 pounds at Is would show
money value of $4,000
Deducng s5O he for the
$050 the
credit the pounds go pounds
to the busheD, bring $780, or 62 40 cents bushel
Potatoes Cooked
out of would be better them somewhat
that they might better with the tankag of choking
is first Of ALL to the much time
they will clean without waste
The feeding oughs should and there should be abun
all times. Salt
should be kept where the animals they it.
Where conditions alluded the
their adoption,
something practically complete
and profit the with pork production
timeDr Dalrymple Department of Veterinary Science
Louisiana State University
The Era-leader., 1918-06-13
|DEALISM REAL. a
BASIS OF WAR 7
. ON GERMANY
Says DR.. McElroy, Educational
Director Of National Sc.
curlty League.
BY DR.. RoeERT. M. MsEl. ROY
Educational Director Of the Natioha'
Security League.

Why does America fight Germany!
Our ideals are threatened with de-
struction, and we must fight to main
The Era-leader., 1918-06-13

Many are giving thel'
you are asked only to loap
money,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-28
LABOR AND SUPPLY
IN EXACT BALANCE

NEW YORK. Jan. 2S. - Labor
supply and demand in the United
states are in exact balance, accord
ing 20 a statement issued today from
the newly opened office here of the
United States employment service
attached TO the department of Ia
hOr. The only drawback to an ex-
ceptionally favorable situation, il is
declared. is the number of men
particularly those of the building
trades in many sections who doubt
less will have TO take up different
lines of work in other localities
where labor will be in demand fOr
essential purposes such as ship
building
Except for temporary inconven.
iences.' says the statement. the
United States employment service
believes that practically every able
and willing worker can be well en-
ployed during the current year and
that the needs of every industry can
i'm a reasonable time be filled up TO
100 per cent"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-28
HOLD MEMBER OF BRITISH
MISSION FOR CRITICISM

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. Jan. %.
-Sergt. Farquhar, of the Seaforth
Highlanders and member of the
British military mission at Camp
Forrest. Cbickamauga Park, who
was placed under arrest Saturday
for remarks made at a meeting Of
the Chattanooga academy of medi-
cine concerning conditions at the
camp. is 10 be held pending instruc-
tons from the British embassy at
Washington.
Capt Angler, head Of the British
mission at the camp. declines to dis
cGss the affair. Maj. Gen. Erwin,
commander Of the camp, has ad.
dressed a communication to Capt
Angler, requesting that steps be
taken to prevent any further state
ments by members of his commits
sion rejecting on American soldiers
Publication of Farquhars remarks
caused a decided sensation in army
circles at the park, and the men,
bers of the British mission are per-
turbed over the incident.
Sergt. Farquhar declares that his
statement that it required half of
the men at the camp to guard the
other half and that there were too
many men confined to barracks for
petty infractiOns. were made in a
joCular vein.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-28
CURTAIL PASSES AND
UNNECESSARY LAWYERS

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2S.-Ran-
roads were ordered by Director
Gen. McAdoo tonight to dispense
with the services Of legislative AMI
political agents and all attorneys
rot engaged in the performance OF
necessary legal work. and TO observe
strictly the law regulating free
passes to others than employees.
This, the first economy order un-
der government operation of the
railroads, will cut off large and we'll
paid stats maintained by many
companies and eliminate from pay
rClls hundreds Of lawyers through
out the country who draw annual
retainer fees. II il is complied with
&c the letter, as the director gen.
erals office intends 10 see that il
is. thousands OF free passes now
held by state, county and municipal
officials and others will be can
celled
General order No. 6 is the title
Of the order. sent to officers and
directors OF all railroads.
II applies 20 all carriers under
federal control. whether interstate
or intrastate.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-28
To Investigate
Explosion in
Torpedo Station

NEWPORT. r. l.. Jan. 2S.-Na-
val authorities today started an in
vestigation 20 determine the cause
Of the explosion shat wrecked three
concrete born bprOofs at the naval
torpedo station yesterday, causing
the death OF IL civilian employees
and injuring seven others. With the
exception Of James Mahoney, all the
men work in bombproof No. ..
where the explosion occurred, were
killed. Mahoney and the survivors
taken from the other two structures
were injured so severely that they
could give no account OF what hap
pened. Capt. Edward L. Beach.
commandant of the station, said
that so far as he could learn the
explosion was accidental.
A few days ago the regular sailor
guards about the bombproofs and
other naval establishments were re-
placed by picked men from the
United States marine corps. To-
day the guards at the bombproofs
were doubled.
The search of the ruins was con-
tinued until tonight when il was
announced that all bodies apparent
ly had been recovered. In addition
TO the u dead, however. four en-
ployes at the bombproofs were still
unaccounted for. All IL bodies
taken from the wreckage were posi-
lively identified as follows: G.. Glib
lin; william Caswell; T. Z. Wyatt;
John Connolly; Joseph Matosea;
George Spooner; Joseph Frazier;
Timothy Fitzgerald; J. Andrea;
John f. Murphy; David J. Sullivan,
jr.: ... Pelletiere.
With the exception Of Pelletiere
and Fitzgerald all of those killed
lived here Caswell was one of the
oldest employees at the torpedo sta
ton.
Most OF the victims We're killed
outright. but early today, several
hours after the explosion, rescue
party discovered two men buried
alive in the wreckage of bomb
proof No. l. A pipe was run into
sent down 70 the imprisoned men
but when the stones and concrete
fragments were lifted they were
dead
The injured. all of whom are at
the naval hospital, follow.
Frank Vetri, Joseph Sullivan
George r. Buchanan, James Ma
honey, Frederick Anderson, Joseph
Walsh, Private Frederick Mills, L.
S. NJ. c. Private Mills is a resi-
dent Of Washington. d. c. The other
injured are civilian employees and
have homes in this city.
Bombproof No. was used fo-
drying decorators after they had
been filled with illuminate of mer-
curry. Capt. Beach said that not
more than 125 pounds of explosive
was set eff. The bombproofs were
built into the ground and il was due
TO this fact that the explosion was
not widespread.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-28

supply train in order that it's ranks
may be filled. The men have receiv-
ed orders to be ready TO move on
short notice and they are equipping
themselves TO leave. Officers OF the
division staff say that it is not i'm
probable that the train will reach
France much sooner than the re-
mainder of the Lincoln division, but
that it is a certainty that they will
soon be on their way To another
camp.
South Bend boys in the SO9th
trench mortar battery who were
transferred To the supply train are:
f. +. Myers, ]. NJ. Doyle. L. A. Da-
mont and Fl. G.. Fatty" Betz.
About 200 officers of the Lincoln
division and the 159th depot brigade
were promoted Friday. The promo
tons were all in the national army
and were made by the war depart
ment on recommendation Of the di-
vision commander, who made selec-
tions from lists prepared by organ
ization commanders. The highest
rank obtained by the new officers is
that of major. About a dozen cap
tains were given the right to wear
the gold leaf All officers at camp
are to be subjected TO severe physi-
cal examinations. 1t has been rec
commended by Gen. Pershing that no
officer more than 40 years old be
sent TO France, but this has not been
acted upon.
Corp. j d. Emmons of the 309th
trench mortar battery has been pro-
NOTED TO sergeant.
The South Bend boys still are in
quarantine because of measles, and
activities are at a standstiT.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-28

Walter Camp, Yale athletic di-
rector, who at present is in charge
Of physical and athletic activities
in naval training stations, will di-
rect training OF all war airmen.
Camps scheme of installing in the
% aviation training camps through
out the country, a new system of
physical exercises by which il is
hoped TO cure all over-nervOus men
in the air service, has been APP
proved by Sec'y Daniels and the
aviation board. A physical trainer
20 work under his direction is TO
be appointed for each camp.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-28
FORMER u. S. SENATOR
OF OREGON Is DEAD

PORTLAND. ore. Jan. IS. -
Charles W. Fulton, former United
States senator from Oregon and for
many years a prominent figure in
state politics, died at his home here
toGay after a long illness. aged 81.
His term in the senate was from
1903 20 1903. He was born in Lima,
Ohio.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-28
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Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININF
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Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-28

special very
William Mary Joan Eizabethan Cippenda
Closets ndI
found splendid stock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-20
Proposed Sale Of British Ships
To English Syndicate Held Up
AT Request Wash. Authorities

New York, Nov. l9.-The proposed
sale Of the British tonnage Of the in
ternational Mercantile Marine Co. to
a British syndicate ha; been held up
at the request Of the authorities at
Washington it was announced late
today by T. a. S. Franklin, president
Of the company
President Franklin'S statement.
made after n special meeting Of the
board Of directors, follows: while
during the course Of the negotiations
we have kept the authorities in
Washington fully informed We have
today been requested that we take
no further steps to complete the
transaction until our government has
the opportunity TO further consider
the whole matter.
THE tonnage involved is controlled
bv subsidiaries Of the International
Mercantile Marine. an American cor
poration and comprises a considera-
BILE portion of the International Mer-
camille fleet The principal British
subsidiaries are the White Star and
Ieyiand Lines freight passenger
ships like the Olympic and Baltic.
the latter operating a number Of
large freighters. More than 100000,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-20
WILL EXCEED QUOTA

New York, Nov. 19.-Thirty-tWo
states had gone lover the top" six
having passed the $50 per cent. mark,
when the United War Work cam
paign entered tonight the last 5-hour
stretch. With s157, 295, 05S in contribu-
tons officially tabulated and today's
returns vet to be added, officials were
confident the fund would pass the
original quota of sl70,500,0O0 and
closely approach the $3.50, 100000 mark
at which the actual needs OF the
seven war relief organizations during
the period Of rehabilitation have
been placed Word went out tonight
to leaders of the drive in all parts
Of the country to Keep the ball roll
ing until the drive closed officially
tomorrow at midnight. On the face
Of the returns tonight, Delaware
ranked as the banner state with
contribution of $1.OSo.979 or go per
cent. Of it's quota.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-20
English King Receives and
Replies to Loyalty Address
Passed by Parliament Houses

Lament and the representatives Of
India ard the dominions beyond the
seas, that we may tender thanks
TO Almighty God for the promise Of
peace, now near at hand. and that
L may express to you and through
you to the people whom you repre-
sent the thoughts that rise in my
mind at time so solemn" The
King said he was grateful for the
pressious of loyalty and affection
he had received in the metropolis
and from all parts of the British
Isles, as well as from every quarter
of the Empire. He added that dur
ing The last four years Of national
stress and anxiety my support has
been faith in God and confidence in
my people" The King declared that
in the future he would strive to the
utmost to discharge the responsible
ity laid upon him ito uphold the
honor OF the Empire and TO promote
The we'll being Of the peoples over
whom am called TO reign
AFTER a struggle longer and far
.oorc terrible than anyone could have
foroseen," King Genrge continued,
che soil Of Great britain remains in
violate Our navy has everywhere
held tho seas. and wherever the enc :
my eot5d ba brought TO battle II has
renewed the gieries OF Drake and
Continues On Page 8, csl~N
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-20

London. Nov 19-Another proceed
ent went the way of other precedents
today when King George accompan-
led by Queen Mary and the Prince Of
Wales, went to the palace al West
minister to receive and reply to the
loyalty address passed by the Hous-
es of Parliament Heretofore it had
been the custom of the parliament to
go to the King on such an occasion,
The royal party drove to the palace
at Westminster without escort and
was cheered along the route.
Arriving at Westminster, the
King. the Queen and the Prince nf
Wales went Immediately to tho gall
lery of the House Of Lords. whero
the Commoners and the Lords await.
ed them The King was in morning
dress. The Lord Chancellor ard tho
Speaker Of the House OK Commons
presented the addresses.
King George after expressing hts
thanks in speech alluded 10 Tho
part played hy the whole Empire liz
the "lons and terrible struggle row
being brought To Il close
King George ri expressing t1e
thanks to tho I.liea' of I4effs aad
the House Of Commons said he waa
glad to Mestn the members Of par.