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The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-02-08
BE SURE OF SEED CORN

A warning by the United States de-
partment of agriculture is being sent
to the farmers of a number of states
for which a serious scarcity of seed
corn for spring planting in 1918 has
been noted. These states include, in
whole OF part, New York, Pennsyl-
vania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois,
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebras-
ka, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Little corr of the 1916 crop is avail
able and adapted seed can not be had
from other sections. In this emer
gency the seed stocks committee of
the United States department of
agriculture urges farmers not to ov-
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-02-08
BIG GUNS OF NAVY

A 14-inch gun is built up from eight
or 10 hoops or steel tubes. Each is
turned to an exact fit less several
thousandths of an inch, then heated
red until expansion permits it to be
drawn on. 1t cools and adds strength
not only by it's thickness, but by the
grip of it's shrinking.
The first or inner tube has helical
grooves to give rotation to the shell
just as in any sporting rifle. Tremen-
dous firing pressures between 15 and
20 tons per square inch combined with
acid gases and other products of ex-
plosion cause erosion or wearing away
and pitting of the grooves. Inner
tubes must be renewed periodically.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-02-08

erlook any possible source of supply.
It points out that on many farms in
the states where seed ORR is scarce
it is still possible to find some sound
ears which should be saved for seed,
In some cases, however, this sound
corn is being fed because the owners
dc not realize it's value nor the need
for it. They have been accustomed to
planting much better corn and have
not stopped to consider that every
bushel of seed corn they feed now
would, if planted, produce a hundred
or even two hundred bushels next
year.
Select Sound Ears for Use as Seed,
Under ordinary conditions it pays
to select seed corn in the field and to
cure it carefully, but seed so select
ed and cured is not available for much
of the corn acreage to be planted next
spring. 1t will be necessary, there.
fore, the specialists emphasize, to use
the very best seed that is available,
Past experience shows that it is bet
ter to plant seed of an adapted vari-
ETY., even though it is poor in germi-
nation, than to plant much better seed
o. an unadapted variety. For this
reason, the seed stocks committee
urges farmers to pick over their corn
and select the sound ears for pos
sible use as seed. If nor is saved
than is needed, there will be a ready
market for it next spring.
Guard Seed Corn from Damage.
This emergency seed should be sep
arated from the immature or moldy
corn Immediately to prevent further
damage to its vitality. If it is not
already dry it should be dried at once
and kept at as uniform a tempera-
ture as possible. From 6 to 10 kerr
nels from different parts of each ear
should be taken and tested for germi-
nation. The ears which show all or
nearly all dead kernels should be dis
CdTUcu. Inc IcIldIuluS cdIo SuOuIu
then be shelled by hand and the grain
from each ear carefully examined, dis
carding all kernels in which the germs
appear to be dead. In this way, it
should be possible for many farmers
to get seed corn which will terminate
from so to 80 per cent. This seed can
then be planted thickly enough next
spring to produce a stand.
Those who are not familiar with
making single-ear termination tests
of corn can get information or how
to make the test from their county
agent, from the state experiment sta
ton, or by sending to the United
States department of agriculture,
Washington, D. c., for a copy of
Farmers Bulletin 253.
The seed corn scarcity will not take
care of itself. Farmers, to be sure
of seed for planting in the spring,
must ave it this winter. Unless they
do save it they or other farmers will
be without seed corn in the spring.
The only choice is between making
sure now, or causing a scarcity in the
planting season.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-02-08

Inc life OF the gun ,so-called, is about
100 shots. Since frequent target prac-
tees are held few years elapse before
guns must be taken ashore and re-
tubed. The total cost of retubing a
14-inch gun is in the neighborhood of
$4,000.
Besides the inner erosion constant
shocks of explosion crystalline the
whole steel structure. Capitalization
of metal may be likened to the drying
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-02-08

P s"c walls dry. Few poultry
keepers have any difficulty in this un-
til the temperature goes low enough
TO freeze water in the house. Then
the tendency is to close doors and win
dows to keep the house warm.
This is the right idea, subject to
the practical limitation that the house
must not be closed SO tight that the
supply of fresh air is insufficient and
the circulation Of air is retarded to
such an extent that moisture collects
on the walls. The proper regulation
OF ventilation insures pure air and
dryness and keeps the house as warm
as Is practicable without the use Of
artlficlal heat or special provision to
Justment of doors and windows to pro-
vldes the conditions required must be
learned by observation.
The general rule is to open doors
and windows as much as is necessary
to keep the house dry in cold weather,
and to keep them wide open when
water in the house will not freeze.
Ventilating Through Cloth.
Cheap cotton cloth and common bur-
lap are often used in some of the win
dows of a poultry house in place Of
gloss. Cotton cloth is to be preferred
for this purpose because it is clearer
and admits more light. When both
cloth and glass windows are used the
most common practice in cold weather
is to keep the glass windows closed all
the time; to open the cloth window
wide on clear days and close it as
much as seems necessary at night and
on stormy days. When the winters
are generally mild cotton cloth is
sometimes used in all windows.
Reducing Moisture with Low Ventila-
ton.
Usually a house can be u with
a good deal of ventilation in all but
the very coolest weather. Birds car
stand quite a low temperature provid-
ed their combs do not get frosted.
Where there is much hard freezing
weather the most effective way that
has been found to keep a poultry
house warm and dry is to place dry
straw or hay, to the depth Of a foot
or more, overhead on a floor of boards
laid as wide apart as may be and still
hold the straw.
, Dry straw will usually absorb all
moisture, and so, when it is used, the
poultry keeper must judge by the air
in the house how much to keep doors
and windows open. A breed that will
not stand the temperature when VEN
tilation is regulated in this way is not
suited to the climate.
Male Birds Need Special Care.
The hens of all breeds, having small
er combs than the males, a stand
much lower temperatures. AS the
proportion of females to males kept is
usually about ten to one it is not eco
nomical, under extreme weather con-
ditions, to regulate the house to suit
the males. When the house as oper-
ated for the hens is too cold for the
males, the usual practice is either to
put the males temporarily in a warm
er place, or to put them at night in
small coops in the same house. AS a
rule, the occasion to do this arises
only a few times in a winter.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-02-08

Of cheese. AT first the mass is rela-
lively tough and elastic. After the
heavy punishment of p%rotracted firing
gun tubes weaken and become brittle.
Microscopic examination reveals con-
traction and disintegration of metal
particles just as cracks and crumbly
sections occur in a cheese. Further
use of the gun is dangerous. Some
times the crystallized state is reached
sooner than is expected. The guns
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-02-08
About Consultation.

Certain articles of diet tend to
check movements of the bowels. The
most common of these are cheese, tea
ana boiled milk. On the other hand
raw fruits, especially apples and ba-
nanas, also graham bread and whole
wheat bread promote a movement OF
the bowels. When the bowels are
badly constipated, however, the sure
way is to take one or two of Cham.
ber1ain's Tablets Immediately after
supper. For sale by all dealers.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-02-08
A Him to the Aged.

If people past sixty years of age
could be persuaded to go to bed as
soon as they take cold and remain
in bed for n or two days, they would
recover much more quackly, especially
if they take Chamherlain's Cough
Remedy. There would also be less
danger Of the cold being followed by
any Of the more serious diseases. For
sale by oil Dealers
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-02-08

crack or burst. On the Michigan Is
feet of a 12-inch gun broke off and fell
on deck. On the next load the gun
captain, having opened the breech to
report "bore clear" shouted "There
amt no bore!" Fortunately no one
was killed.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-02-08

Possibly Lower California, which
seeks to secede from Mexico, has read
the interesting history of Texas.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-01-25
Severe Cold Hits Lines On Fuel
Holiday, Making Relief of Con-
gestion Difficult.
BUSINESS SHUTS DOWN
Railways Concentrate Efforts On Get
ting Empty Cars To Mines
Working Against Amor
NAL Conditions.

Washington, Jan. 21.-The first OF
!! the heatless Mondays was generally
observed throughout the eastern half
of the United States as holiday, de.
creed by the government to conserve
coal and to clear congestion from
railroads, which is becoming more
diff cult because Of severe weather.
The beneficial effect of the shutting
down Of industrial plants probably
will not be felt by the railroads until
late in the week, and not then to tie
hoped-for extent If abnormal winter
weather continues.
Although the closing order goes no
further than to forbid the use of fuel
for heating, officials expect business
to cease and further direct request
was issued that all retail establish.
ments. except food and drug stores,
close their doors for the day.
Food stores, which, in the original
order, were permitted to remain open
only half the day, were granted, a spe.
:fal dispensation under which they
may sell goods throughout the day.
Oroer8 To Be Amended.
Reports from various sections In.
iicate that, through misinterpreta-
ton of the spirit of the original or.
Ter, proprietors of certain large es-
Adjustments all over the shutdown
zone intend to continue business as
Usual. An amendment order will be
Issued within a few DAVIS nermittinp
The opening of department stores on
Mondays and making the prohibition
tight.
It is said that the use of fuel for
lighting buildings and for operating
their elevators probably would be
prevented during the remainder of
The Monday holidays. In drawing the
order this was overlooked, and thou
sands Of kilograms have reached the
:uel administration asking for a rul.
ng.
Affected 3y Weather.
While reports told of an increased
movement Of coal to householders and
20 ships under the first three days
operation of the five-day factory clos
ing order, severe weather held back
he clearing of freight congestion,
which was one Of the chief purposes
sought. At the office of the director
general Of railroads it was said there
vas little hope for material improve
nent in traffic conditions until the
Weather moderated.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-01-25
GERMAN EDITOR ARRESTED
Taken at Aberdeen, 8. D., Under e.
pionaae Act.

Aberdeen, s. D., Jan. al. F. Paul
Gross, associate editor of the Frei
Presse and Neu Deutsche Presse, Ger.
man weekly papers published here.
has been arrested for alleged viola
ton of the espionage act on q charge
Of seditious publication His arrest is
coupled with that of F. w. Sallett.
sditor and proprietor Of the publica'
lions, who was previously arrested.
Gross arrest was made upon orders
Of R. D. Deacon, United States postal
inspector, who has been investigat.
Ing the publications.
Both sallett and Gross are held
without bond awaiting the arrival of
q federal warrant. Tie two men will
be given q hearing before federal au.
thorities. ~
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-01-25

CURED, and MS a result. when General
Gage marched upon Lexington and
Concord, 10000 minute men modified
at the gates Of Boston within As hours
an amazing fact. when one thinks of
the limited population ut that time.
1t vas the work of the committees
of correspondence. The committees
organized each locality, appealing to
the man at his home, and thus a pa
tr.otic sentiment was developed which
made of this country great and in
dependent nation. And so powerfully
did this impress itself upon the mas
ter mind Of Thomas Jefferson that
when he was dying on the fiftieth an
nive .sary Of the Declaration Of indie
perA' nee he seemed again to. remcm-
Der ,'ose days Of stress and trial ut
the beginning of the revolution, and
was heard to cry in his delirium eS-
citedIy, "Warn the committees; warn
u.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-01-25

health and strength, and was gre;
help to me in many ways. shnll alwa.
recommend it to others whom l find H.
fering MRS S. C. MARI. 354O Ave. l.
6 BURLINGTON, IowA.-vI en- glad ,
say that Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pe:'.,,.
have been a family remedy for tiiter..
them fine to overcome constipation. They
are not only pleasant but the results
never dfsappoint, and the longer used
the better they are appreciated" -MRs
ANNA MosENA, 1889 As6mun Street.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-01-25
1874 New National Banks.

8 Washington, Jan. 21.-Charters were
granted to 1874 new national banks
with aggregate capital of $12,0S5, 200
in 1917. Comptroller of Currency
Williams has reported. Fifty-seven
were conversions of state banks, with
capital of S3,205.0OO During this
year 291 applications were received
ard 81 were refused. Capital stock
inE reases by 115 banks amounted to
2,a1f 900 and 10 reduced their stock
y re .r-Teeate vt $4,000. Seventy
.ccl vt ~ yo'uTtr'v 'i-uida.in
..s& 70 consolidated VIZ. c:fl?r t...--
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-01-25

are lightened when she turns to the right
medicine. If her existence is made
gloomy by the chronic weaknesses, deli
cate arrangements, and painful disorders
that atflict her sex, she will find relief and
emancipation from her troubles In Dr.
overworked. nervous, or "run-down," she
finds new life and strength. It's power
full, invigora ting tonic and nervine which
was discovered and used by an eminent
physician for many years, in all cases of
"female complaints" and weaknesses. For
young girls just entering womanhood /;
for women at the critical vchange of life";
in bearng-down sensations, periodical
pains, liberation, Inflammation, and every
kindred aMment, the vFavorite Prescrip.
ton" is the only medicine put up without
neutrality-suspicious. on wrapper.
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa. -uSome time
ago I had displacement, this caused me
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-01-25
Not All -Uaitod In '76.


A somewhat similar condition ex.
lsted when our Republic was founded.
The great problem was to interest the
people of the colonies in the struggle.
That struggle has become such an epic
that we are apt 10 think that all Amer
leans had equal zeal in defending the
constitutional rights Of the colonies.
The fact unfortunately was to the con-
trary. John Adams, long after the
revolution had been brought to q sue
cessful conclusion, estimated that at
the beginning Of the struggle one-third
Of the colonists wanted independence,
about one-third were very much OPP
posed to 1t, and about one-third were
In q state Of opportunist expectancy,
waiting to see on which side the ball
ance would fall. While Adams was
something Of a chronic Pathfinder and
may have exaggerated. yet at the be-
ginning Of the revolution our people
were no more Of one mind than they
are now.
The great patriots CT the revolution,
men like Jefferson and Washington and
Franklin, formed what they called
sCommittees of Correspondence" In ev-;
cry different locality and thus they CO.
ordinated the work of different local.
tiles and, as the crisis developed, there
passed from community to community,
through these committees of CORE
spondence, the intelligence as to what
ms expected and what would be re-
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-01-25
PAYS FIRST WAR INSURANCE
Goes to Widowed Mother Because Of
Sons Death In Action.

W Sons Death In Action.
Washington, Jan. 21.-Mrs. Betty
ingram of Pratt City, Ala, the wild.
owed mother Of Gunners Mate Os.
mond Kelly Ingram, killed Oct. Is
when the destroyer Cassin was at.
tackled by q submarine, has received
the first payment by the soldiers and
sailors insurance bureau to the de.
pendents Of a soldier or sailor killed
In action. Secretary McAdoo an.
nounces that she received one check
for $40. representing compensation
for two months up to Dec. Is, and
another for $50, representing auto.
matte insurance for the same period.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-01-25
Volcano Aiarms cesto Rieans.

Volcano Alarms C0Sto HIcan0.
San Juan, Del Sur, Nicaragua, Jan.
71.-Tle Irazu volcano in Costa Rica,
near San Jose, which has been I'm.
usually active recently, continues to
emit great volumes Of smoke and
ashes. The Inhabitants Of the region
are alarmed. ~,
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-01-25

to ave sew Re
pains in my back.
I was nervous and
weak, and, as I was
going through mid.
die life, would have
hot flashes, also
dizzy spells. / ';ock
the Favorite Pre-
scription' and il
proved very benz
fetal. It helped I
hHi16 me- nm
Evening star., 1918-06-02
EXCURSION, PARKS, ETC.
Glen Echo Park.

Glen Echo Park will offer a series of
concerts this afternoon and this even
ing by Celfo's Band, one of the noted
musical organizations of Washington.
The programs cover a wide variety of
selections and contain many request
numbers. No charge is made for ad-
mission to the park and the concerts are
free.
The midway, with its host of amuse-
ments, the new whip. the derby with
the thrills of its racing trains;~the
gravity with its dizzy curves and speedy
dips, the carrousel and dozens of minor
fun providers are all on the daily bill
of attractions. Week nights the dance
pavilion. open on all sides, offers an
added entertainment to the dancers. An
orchestra of ten pieces plays every even
ing. The car ride up along the Potomac
from the city to. the resort is one of the
prettiest rides out of the city.
Evening star., 1918-06-02
United States government project and

United States government project and
there will be no war. tax charged.
The film shows the grim earnestness
of the United States government in its
war activities and it's discrimination
to stamp out kaiserism. The last half
Of the picture is devoted to what our
boys are accomplishing "over there"
They are shown in the very front
trenches on the firing line-the first
boys in khaki who took over a sector
of the French line: in the snow-bur-
dened village of France: marching
through the quaint streets with
characteristic spring in their steps
and determination in their stride. and
the first German prisoners captured
by them-a closeup view of twenty
one, including two officers.
Secretary of War Baker and Gen.
Pershing. inspecting the American
preparations in France. are shown.
In the first half is shown what Uncle
Sans countless civilian army is doing
with miles of cantonments. the raw
recruit, the hardened fighter, fleets of
aeroplanes, massive ships of steel.
concrete and wood. mighty guns and
projectiles and millions of uniforms
turned out with magic rapidity.
This Is the first showing in Wash
inRton of this official motion picture
Many unusual features tomorrow
night will include a display of the
first trophies sent home by Pershing's S
men and concert by the Marine
Band.
The governments share of all the
net proceeds will be devoted to the
allied. war relief organizations.
Evening star., 1918-06-02
1TTY GORDON AND ARTHUR
ASHLEY - Knzehex6oez5e1
(FilmS)

In addition to Miss Giannini's sister. who
is gifted mezzo soprano: Ferrucio A.
Giannini, a noted tenor; Nine. Sara
Sokolsky Fried, pianist. and Vittorio
Giannini. young violin virtuoso, who
comes with the Endorsement of no less
an authority than the famous Joseffy.
Incidentally, the rare collection of pic
lures from the Fallorsi gallery will be
shown and described by Prof. Fallorsi
of the Italian embassy.
The event will be characterized by
other exceptional features and the pro-
thousands Of women and children,
refugees. who have been driven from
their homes and lost their all, through
the present war.
The program follows: Tenor solo =,
lament. 'Lucevan. lie Stelle." from La
Romanza. Non Conosci Il Gel Suol."
from "Mignon." Thomas, Signorina Du-
solna Giannini. Piano solo, "Barca-
role" Rachmaninoff: 'Dounka." Tschai-
kowsky. Nine. Sara Sokelsky Freid. Ro-
mama. mi Chiamano Mimi" lie Bo-
heme." Puccini, Signorina Eufemia Gil
annini. Violin solo, ALLEGRO Appassion
ato." Ernest Guiraud. Vittorio Giannini
Duet, "Ci Lascicren." La Boheme," Puc-
cini. Eufemia and F. A. Giannini. Ro-
Samson and Della" saint-saens, Sig
norma Dusolina Giannini. Violin solo,
Passing Serenade" (original compost
tion). Sweet Genevieve" farraneemnnt
by V. Giannini). Vittorio Giannini Ca
vatina. "Ah! Fors e Iui." La Traviata," :"
Verdi. Signorina Eufema Giannini. Piano
solos. The Lark Glnka Balakirev:
"Fantazie,' Chopin. Nine Sara Sokol-
sky Freid. Canio's lament. II Pagliacci,"
Leoncavallo, F. A. Giannini American
march song. There's Cali for You and
Me. Carry On.' (words by Phlander
Johnson. melody by w. T. Pierson ar
soprano): patriotic duet, Italia and
America" composed for this occasion
by V. Giannini. poem by PhiIander john
son). Signorina Eufemia and Dusolina
Giannini.
Evening star., 1918-06-02
Crandall's.

Rugged mountain scenery in Ken
lucky is the picturesque background
for the photoplay. Riders of the
Night" at Crandalrs today and tomor-
row with Viola Dana pictured as
girl who, has to choose between two
brothers, one a cruel landowner, the
other a worthy man of limited means.
A quarrel between the men is one of
the causes of an upheaval in the small
community. that brings with it many
thrills. The Biggest Show on Earth"
will be shown Tuesday and Wednes-
day. The last three days of the week.
Mothers of Liberty" a photoplay
presenting a problem of the mothers
of America today and its solution.
will be shown. Barbara Castleton is
featured.
AS Olivia Daingerfield. the southern
belle in Come Out of the Kitchen"
who masquerades as Jane Ellen,
cook in her own family mansion.
Ruth Chatterton is supposed to make
real old-fashioned cornbread. corn
pudding, candied sweet potatoes.
roast chicken. ice cream and coffee.
OF course the work is really done by
"mammy"-in an especially built
kitchen underneath the stage. But
Miss Rufie" has to stuff the chicken
and make the cornbread. butter and
slice the sweet potatoes and cover
them with maple sirup and butter
just the same as if cooking and not
acting were what she is there for.