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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture
For spraying a few plants or very
small trees hand atomizers may be
used. These are made Of brass, cop
per, heavy tin, or other material, and
usually have a capacity of one quart.
Bucket Pumps.
Bucket pumps are fairly convenient
and satisfactory for spraying small
gardens and shrubs or small trees.
They should be of brass or other nom
corrosive metal and preferably should
be equipped with an agltator. In some
pumps agitation is provided by means
Of a small jet of the liquid which
squirts from the bottom of the pump
into the liquid as the pump is oper-
ated. For convenience in spraying
these pumps may be clamped to the
bucket or used free in tub or other
vessel containing the spray material.
They should be supplied with spray
rod, and sufficient hose to spray con-
veniently the plants to be treated.
Knapsack Pumps.
"A kndpSdck pump may ne uStu 1oi
small spraying operations. These
pumps have capacity of about foul
gallons and are provided with an all
chamber to insure pressure and 6
steady spray. They are carried on the
back of the operator and pumped b.
one hand, while the other is used t.
hold the spray rod.
Small Compressed-Air Pumps.
Compressed air pumps are frequent
Iy used in small fruit gardens, and ar
preferred to the bucket or knapsac
pumps by those who do not wish
pump while applying the spray. Thes
pumps are usually made of brass {
galvanized sheet steel and have CT
pacity of three to four gallons. The
are carried by means of shoulde
strap. In the better types, agitatio
is provided, usually by the entranc
of the air at the bottom of the tanl
Barrel Pumps.
The barrel hand-pump outfit has
capacity of about 80 gallons, and ha
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10

"Indefnite numbers of black sateen
pinafores, women's wrappers, women's
and girls chemlses, girls dresses and
children's capes are needed; the guam
tity of underclothing In general to be
double that of outside clothing. Cloth
ing for infants of one to three years
should be rushed rather than layettes.
"a group of six women in Chicago
recently took 80 pairs of understand
ard socks, and returned the following
perfect articles from the wool: Thir
teen sweaters, one pair wristlets, one
scarf, nine helmets, IS pairs of socks
and four trench caps. Chapters could
easily do this work themselves, and
send in to the division only the per-
feet articles"
The above paragraph shows how es-
sential 1t Is to make knitted articles
according to standards set by the
Red Cross. Any chapter will furnish
the necessary information and bulle-
tins
Many department stores in Detroit
took advantage of heatless Mondays to
increase the production of Red Cross
supplies. The girls in these stores
who gave five hours Of these Mondays
to work in the American Red Cross
rooms received the usual days pay,
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
REDUCE DECAY IN SHIPPING
Loss of Celery and Lettuce While in
Transit Can Be Avoided by
Careful Handling.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agrculture.)
Careful handling and the preceding
of lettuce and celery before making
shipments will greatly reduce the
losses that are often sustained while
these perishables are in transit. This
information, which specialists of the
United States department of agricul-
ture gathered in a recent investigation
conducted in Florida, should be of In
terest to all truck growers, but par
ticularly to growers and shippers OF
celery and lettuce in the Gulf states.
Decay in lettuce in transit is due
largely to lettuce drop" the special
lists found, disease which appears to
enter the head mainly through the low-
er leaves. Carefully removing the dis
eased leaves before shipment and pre-
cooling the lettuce in cars at the ship
ping point to a temperature of about
40 degrees f., enables the lettuce to
reach its destination in almost perfect
condition and to hold up much better
on the market than lettuce handled in
the usual way.
Preceded celery, with initial icing
only the tests showed, arrived on the
market in uniformly fresh condition,
with the leaves on the top tier near
ly as green as those on the bottom.
Celery that was not preceded shipped
under standard or full refrigeration
showed very yellow leaves on the top
tier, which greatly discounted the
value of the entire shipment The
cost Of preceding and of the first
!, icing Of car of celery was less than
the usual charge for full refrigeration.
Celery often is injured in transit, the
specialists say, because with tight
loads it is impossible to secure suffi-
cient free air circulation and rapid
cooling Smaller crates properly
spaced and braced with provision OF
floor racks to facilitate air circulation
would help to insure more uniform
and rapid cooling.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10

A letter dated January 10 has been
received from Mrs. Gertrude Austin,
chief of surgical dressings service,
American Red Cross, Paris, France,
thanking the central division for ship
ment of dressings, as follows:
"If you could see the delight of army
officers and Red Cross officials when
they inspect all the splendid things
that come to us from America, you
would realize what fine work you are
doing for our men,"
We have orders from national head
quarters to stop absolutely the max
ing of trench caps. The government
is now furnishing with each mans
equipment cap especially designed
for use under the steel helmets worn
at the front. The winter is nearly
over, and yarn shouldn't any longer be
used for unnecessary articles.
Hand-knitted socks are greatly
wanted and wherever suitable yarn
can be obtained the production of this
article should be pushed. Few he'll
NETS will be needed until further no.
tice.
We are advised by Washington as
follows:
mot only do we need comfort kits
continuously, on account of the arrival
from time to time of fresh troops at
the camps to replace those sent abroad
but we also wish to accumulate sur
Plus stock which so far has been i'm
! possible.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10

come into extensive use for the home
orchard or fruit garden. With a good
barrel pump considerable spraying may
be done In satisfactory manner. the
working parts of the pump should be
of bronze. brass, or other noncorrosive
material, and the valves and plung-
ers should be readily accessible, and
easily repaired. The pump should be
provided with an efficient agitator,
either Of the paddle or rotary type. To
insure a good pressure and uniform
discharge of the spray material the
pump should be provided with an ade-
quate air chamber to which press
ure gauge may be attached If desired.
The pump may be mounted either on
the head or side of the barrel, and the
whole outfit placed on skids or on a
wagon On hilly land it is preferable
to have the barrel In a horizontal POI
sition.
Double-Action Hand Pumps.
The double action hand pumps usu-
ally are employed In connection with
spray tanks of greater capacity than
|
round tank used in place of the wagon
bed. The pump, which may be either
vertical or horizontal, is fastened to a
small platform, and placed on top OF
the tank or on platform at the hind
end of the wagon. A suction hose ex-
tends into the spray tank. A barrel
or 100-gallon hogshead may be used
however, and placed at one end OF
the wagon bed or platform, thus leav
, ing plenty of room for the pump ant
, operator When properly used thes
, double-acting, double-cylinder pump
furnish adequate pressure for two lead
of hose, and for single or double no2
, zles. They furnish an outfit inferno
date in cost and capacity between
the barrel pump and the gasoline OF
other power sprayer. A common de
feet is lack of adequate facilities fol
agitation, although tanks are available
in which this deficiency is corrected
to some extent.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10

The new presentment of new
toque shows some distinguishing fea-
lures, notably the high, full crown of
silk or dull patterned gauze, while the
surrounding motifs take the form, in
this case, of leaves made up of tiny
black and white feathers studded with
jet. Cockades of ribbon would also
have a good effect. A white beaver
felt with series of small black vel
vet straps fringed with silk Is decided.
ly distinctive. This hat viii be seen
later on in most of the new schemes. a
soft geranium being one of them, with
prune, jade and Chinese green, and
ochre yelow-this latter color looking
best, perhaps, with a touch of black
velvet or dull brown.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
When Applying Your Valance.

There is always an easier and more
practical way of doing things than the
way you are doing them. Take, for in
stance, the applying of the valance to
your window draperies. If you are do
ing 1t in the ordinary way you, no
doubt, nail the valance in place. Then
when it comes time to take 1t off for
cleaning purposes you have the trouble
of pulling out the nails and oftener
than not the material is torn in the
process. The easier and more practical
way Is to substitute clasps for the
nails. Sew the pockets of the clasps to
strong tape and nall this to the
board. Attach the snaps to the val
anee at the proper places and your
problem Is solved.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
PERSHINC HAS BIG
GUNS BUILT IN U. S.
War Office Reveals Huge Yankee
Made Rifles Are Now
in Action.

American built ordnance of the latest
type and heaviest caliber-10 inch, II
inch, and IA inch rihes-are in serv-
ice on the sector of the western front
held by the American army and on the
italian front, it was learned at the
war department The general belief
has been that few American heavy
guns were in Europe.
The guns sent to Italy include
number of 14-inch rifles, both OF 40
and so caliber. The former was con-
sdered the most powerful naval weap-
on in existence until the commission
ing of the British battleships of the
Queen Elizabeth class with 15-inch
guns. American experts still believe
the 14-inch 50-caIiber rifle is harder
hitting and more accurate even than
the larger weapon.
Reports from Italy say the results
achieved by the heavy American ord
nance already have elected express
sions of admiration from the Italian
gunners.
In addition to heavy naval ordnance,
General Pershing has received a num-
Der of reserve 12-inch rifles designed
originally for coast defense work
Mounted on specially designed car
riages, they are now located along the
American sector.
These pieces have an estimated
range of II miles. The 14-inch gun
has proportionately greater range
Larger naval guns are now being built
as future American battleships are t(
have 16-inch guns of both As and 81
caliber.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
IMPORTANT WORK IN GARDEN
Planting and CultivatinS Not only
Calls for Talent and Interest,
but Gives Vigor.

Gardening is pleasant as well as
profitable work. Who does not enjoy
working mellow. friable soil, planting
the little seeds and cultivating the
promising plants? Such work calls
for talent and interest, but it gives
vigor and inspiration. No work is
more important in farming.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
STORAGE OF SWEET POTATO
Work of Department of Agriculture
Specialists Saved Farmers
100000 Last Year.

To reduce the losses resulting from
improper handling and storage OF
sweet potatoes, department of agricul-
ture specialists were last year placed
in the regions of large production, and
their work, it is estimated, already
has resulted in a saving of 100000
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
CLEAN QUARTERS FOR FOWLS
Eggs Are More or Less Contaminated
by Unsanitary Surroundings
and Bad Odors-

Hen fruit produced by active,
healthy fowls, possess a quality and
flavor peculiarly its own. Clean quar-
tiers are of equal importance. Eggs
are more or less contaminated by bad
odors and unsanitary surroundings.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
aDoctorinou HelIotrope.

The delicate heliotrope Is scarce and
improbable to the perfumer. He de-
tects in its odor, however, the aroma
of vanilla combined with the sharper
scent of bitter almonds. Therefore, he
adds to a tincture of vanilla a small
quantity of the otto of bitter almonds
and rose and orange flower essence,
and thus easily makes extract of hello
franp
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
South Dakota Town Holds Recor

Every man, woman and child in the
town of Roswell, S. d., has become a
member of the Red Cross. After the
national campaign of few weeks ago,
but a few remained outside the or
ganization and these have since joined
in order to make the towns population
UNANIMOUS.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
Palestine Veuetation.

Some of the vegetation of Palestine
is plainly listed in the Scriptures, thus;
"Go forth unto the mount, and fetch
olive branches, and pine branches and
myrtle branches" This found in Nehe-
mfah z IA
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10

The prince of Wales recently took
the oath and his seat in the house of
lords. Queen Mary and Princesses
Mary and Victoria were present in the
royal box.
The prince wore royal robes and
the collar of the order of the garter.
He was introduced to the lords with
the usual ceremony. The peers In the
procession Wore their parliamentary
robes.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
Cuts Postal Service.

The British post office authorities
have decided to close a large number
of substation post offices as a measure
of economy. The scheme will take eff
feet gradually, so as TO cause as little
inconvenience as possible to the public.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
First and Last Stages.

"How long have you been married,
old mann"
'Toug enough to pity bachelors. How
long have your
Long enough to envy them -bos-
ton Evening Transcript.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
HeIpinu the Country,

Bill-He's always Dragging about his
ancestors.
JILL know 1t.
but they never did anything for
the good of the country. did theyT
"Sure. They died."
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
War Duty Brought Man His Senses.

While on his way to fill out his draft
questionable before judge, William
Morrell of Pensacola, Fla, deaf and
dumb for 10 years, fell heavily. The
shock restored his speech and hearing,
and Morrell was so grateful that he
refused to claim exemption, although
he is married.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
knitter Wins Medal From kinu.

Because she knitted so much for
British soldiers, Mrs. Margaret Cam
eron, eighty-four years old, of Grand
Forks, N. D., has been awarded a war
medal from King George.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-10
YOUNGEST GRANDMOTHER "a

WITS. Laura COOK, ere F1dUte, OTdIFnS
Indiana Distinction.
Mrs. Laura Cook of Terre Haute be-
lieves she is the youngest grandmother
in Indiana, son having been born to
her son when she is but thirtyfour.
Her son, Owen, is eighteen and his
wife is not yet eighteen. The father
of the baby is an employee of the Coal
Valley Mining company.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-01-22
IN THE SERVICE.

Mr.. Miller Casey, of Paris, grand
son of Mrs. Bette McIlvaine, left
last week for FIT. Still, in Nebraska,
where he will enter the service Of
the United States in the cavalry
training camp.
Mr.. Clay Kiser, Of Paris, who
came home from the big Spears
rancho, near Alberta, Canada, for
examination for army service, re-
turned yesterday to Canada. Mr..
Xiser had suffered the loss of two
fingers and was placed in Class A.
He will not be called for some time
vet.
Mr.. e. Coulthard Fritts, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarke Fritts. formerly
IF Paris. who has been stationed at
Fl. Jefferson Barracks. Mo-, on
special duty, has been transferred to
another department. Mr.. Fritts is
grandson of the late Mr.. John Z.
Coulthard, who for years operated
the old grist mill on the Coulthard
road. near Paris. He is q graduate
of Georgetown College. When he
received his appointment to army
service he was teacher of physics at
the University Of Illinois. at Cham
paign, Ill.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-01-22
TOBACCO SALES TO RESUME To-
MORROW.

Tobacco sales will be resumed ON
the breaks at both the local tobacco
warehouses tomorrow. A meeting
of the Tobacco Board of Trade was
held Saturday to debate the matter
OF reopening. Several were in favor
of opening yesterday, but after dis
cussion, it was decided to wait until
Wednesday.
Mr.. John T. Collins, manager Of
the Bourbon Tobacco Warehouse
Company, opposed the motion to re-
sumo sales yesterday, stating that
his house would conscientiously OH
serve the fuel conservation de-
mands, and that there would be no
sales at the Bourbon and Paris
Warehouses until Wednesday.
Large consignments of tobacco
were received at both houses yester-
day, ready for the, sales tomorrow.
A large number Of farmers have
been bringing their tobacco to the
market on sleds.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-01-22
FARM CENSUS BLANKS FOR
TEACHERS FOR "TAG-
YOUR-SHOVEL DAY"

PLEASE call at the County Super
intendent's office before January "a.
1918, and receive your quota of
Farm Census blanks for the above
work.
Also, receive the tags to be used
in Tag ur-Shovel-Day'' cam
paign Jan. 80, 1918. On this day
tags representing a shovel and bear
ing suggestions for saving coal, are
to be tied to practically every coal
shovel in the country by the school
children. Like the proverbial
"string around the finger to re-
member by" these will act as con-
slant reminder of the householder 10
use his coal carefully.
Instruct children to take these
tags home January 80 and tie to
the family coal shovel, arranging
to have volunteers from among the
pupils tag the shovels in homes
here there are no school children.
The shovel tag will be constant
reminder before the family that one
of the greatest services we can rem
der toward winning the war is con-
serving coal.
All this work is going to require
some time, but l am sure that you
! will feel glad Of the opportunity to
thus work for freedom.
]. B. CAYWOOD,
County Superintendent.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-01-22
TO THE COAL CONSUMERS OF
BOURBON COUNTY.

It is the desire of the Bourbon
County Fuel Commission to serve
the community in every way posi-
BILE during the great emergency now
existing on account of the fuel
famine.
Due to the great expense of de-
livering coal in small quantities and
due to the fact that the dealers
profit is limited by the Government
we would urge all persons who pur-
chase coal in small quantities to 60
to the coal yards and make their own
deliveries. In doing so they secure
coal at the same price at which it is
sold in larger quantities.
JAS. H. THOMPSON,
Chairman Fuel Commission of Bour-
bon County.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-01-22
THE WEATHER MAN STILL 60.
ING STRONG.

Weather conditions in this section
are practically unaltered, zero tenn
perature prevailing yesterday and
for several days previous. Their
mometers in various localities yes
terday registered eight below zero.
Snow and ice continue to hold un.
interrupted sway, and the Weather
Bureau holds out no hope Of relief.
County roads are in slightly bette;
shape, due to the fact that they are
being worked, and people from the
county precincts are enabled to
reach Paris.
Mayor January and City Foreman
Mallaney did splendid work with
the city street cleaning de-
partment in clearing Main street OF
the vast accumulation of snow last
week. The men worked with a will
cleaning approaches to sewer inlets
and fire hydrants of ice and snow
Main street is now in passablc
condition, thanks to the good work
done last week by the department
! Workmen are gradually getting
the telephone system in the county
back in shape again. Farmers
throughout the county have filled
their ice houses with fourteen-incn
ice.
| Temperatures far below the sea
sonal averages during the four day.
are forecast for the territory east
of the Mississippi affected by thu
fuel restriction area. Intense colo
is now being experienced in tht
Ohio Valley.
Twenty-Five fat hogs belonging t
Mr.. Thomas Henry Clay, Jr., fei
victims to the extreme cold las
week. The animals had been place.
in shelter, on the farm, but thu
cold was too severe. When one o.
the hands went to feed the hogs h
found them frozen to death.
The extreme cold has played
hayoc with potatoes stored in eel
lars. One farmer residing on tn;
Georgetown pike had 1900 bushels
Of potatoes stored in his cellar
The whole lot was frozen, making :
complete loss. Another farmer los
six hundred bushels, which wer'
frozen and rendered absolutel!
worthless as food.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-01-22
SUSPECTED AUTO THIEVES.

Chief of Police Link is in posses
sion of a 1916 Model seven-passen-
ger Studebaker touring car, for
which he is endeavoring to find an
owner. Chief Link secured the car
while arresting two negro men on
a charge Of stealing valuable fur
buggy robes.
Two robes, one belonging to Mr..
John Virgins, the other to Mr..
Mr.. Charlton Alexander, were stolen
from a local stable not long ago by
sneak thieves. The trail in the
search for the culprits finally led TO
two negroes, Elmer Redd and Lester
Douglas. who were placed under ar
rest and lodged in Jail. Both men
confessed. The automobile was also
la part of their loot. The me1
claimed to have bought the machins
in Indianapolis. Chief Link took
charge of the machine, and is en-
deavoring to locate the owner. The
rugs were recovered by the Chief
and returned to their owners.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-01-22

Ruue Burke and frills belong to-
pether even as apple pie and cheese
Rut there are other Billie Burkes s
new. and fascinating Billie BurkeS,
whom, we are meeting and getting
fond Of in her recent paramount
n;ctures. In Alarms and the Giri,
her latest Paramount picture "hion
will appear at the Alamo ineau
and Grand Opera House tomorrow
afternoon and evening, we meet q
disheveled. shocked and woooeh-
.ehoed Rillie Burke, who is quite As
sssc,nsting as the more 'sophisticat-
"A actress of her former produc
tons AS to comfort. Miss Burke
declares that when women vote io ,,
universal uniform; her vote sinai,
=, for the all-enveloping smock o,
the continentals-the Belgians ano
= the French.