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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26

When if became essential to organ States on a war basis and to instruct both city and country people how best to increase, utilize, and conserve the limited food supply, it was immediately recognized that the co-ojerative exten- sion system, with it's combination ot federal and state administrative off cers and specialists with county agents, farm bureaus and other local organizations, provided a very effective means for nationwide dissemination of the needed facts, as well as for prac- teal demonstrations of the measures required to increase agricultural pro- duction and to secure the most eco- nomical utilization of the products of the farms.
 The war found American agricul- ture prepared with an extension or ganization we'll begun, and immediate steps were taken to put the extension service on a war basis. On April l, 1917, the extension workers in the United States numbered 2149 of which 146l were county agents, s45 home demonstration agents and 143 club workers On July l, 1918, the total number had increased to 6216, including 20n in county agent work, 2034 in home demonstration work ana llc1 pONS duQ SlfiS cluD WOrkelS.
 WORK IN SOUTH
 An important part of the food pro- duction Campaign was to increase i've stock production. Tn this. as in the othe~ work of the campaign, all of the divi- sions of the extension service have taken a prominent part. During the fiscal year ending June 90 1918. county agents in the l5 southern states Conducted feeding demonstrations with 1S,59S beef cattle Through their efforts 5S,007 beef cattle were brought into the territory for breed- ing purposes. They conducted 30,0H dem- onstrations in the feeding and manage ment of swine. assisted in bu Ading 2256 dipping vats which were needed in the eradication of the cattle fever tick and which played an important part in max. ing this year a record in stamping out the parasite in southern states. Through the efforts of the county agents in the south 5517 silos were built. They in- structed 56.031 farmers in the better care of farm manure. thus preventing a waste of valuable source of soil fertility. By cooperating with country agents in the drouth- stricken areas of Texas, the southern county agents assisted in trans porting 3o0,0o0 head of cattle from sections etn section 'entrustiwwos 20toingwehet where feed was scarce to sections in the southea stern states where feed and pas ture were plentiful.
 The boys club workers in the south ern states organized s96S calf clubs, 1875 pig clubs. and 1,633 pountry clubs. Through these clubs the future farmers of the south are being taught the best me hods of well balanced system of farming.
 WORK IN NORTH AND WEST
 The county gents in the 33 north ern and western states supervised with 149 S20 head of live stock. Realizing the importance Of conserving succulent feed, especially for dairy cows, the county agents m several states carried on definite cam paigns to encourage farmers to build silos, which resulted In 7245 silos being erected Silo building cam
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
Her Day of Power

;. Juni Y sn h'arm Journal rad is strong just like the OK: I.e sral ias me and mounts the box. 1is bo9sss ratsnd and swells his chest sofsFs aioft above the rest.
 9r ls Nan, and stern and grim. re w&e no fuss made over him. Aa9l Yce,@al sind is half a joke, Has sas tpty fuss and fret and croak.
 some day. he thinks he's sick EfI Kofes folks will Eet him quick!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
Agents Save Cattle

Through the -operati,t effaFts of nc county agents in the sou el.H tnd eHth
 western states this yes tauCfaty or of valuable CarlAfWeTa ea Sed. The great cattle ranges li p3ietFan Y exas suffered q severe dro Jgbf 1N 4ti3 In 1918 the drought contirNet &ffa il reas- ing intensity. Two su cfss{ve years with a limited amount of f4lE8ati }et the range practically ba An alFs h4 cattle roamed about them < NfefFis. condl- tion But in the seUthsafte states conditions were d siHrt gre was abundance of feed ANa gag j. and few cattle to utilize it. fiiFNBgh operation of the bureau of 4usNst Ne stry tnd the bureau of eis Of ne United States departmeu' Lrlr4itfre, county agents in Texas 5*EHa t9 aFt in touch with the county 4NnE % aA southwest ern states whe' st Nss ientiful and assisted farmer Ii kions heavy crop production to 0EtAin ea le from the drought -strick si0ns oi Texas. Dur
 ing the past abNN 000 head were transported. atsefV sh the efforts Of the eounty AgeRts, fsis service not only saved Ha Tasas eattlemen from financial los and assred in developing a profitable aa8 yn@ch seded branch of q agriculture tile 1oNfheastern states, but helped as fi7y conserving the nations ns a critical time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
January Hog Psices

Two conclusions In ts'e foe tion resulted from meetings heki V ago. sBccember and 5 ItNss eeiae& that the price of hogs for srls " ssAl be continued on the same basis as fn No- vember and December; aSt s, N 70 per 100 pounds on average q rac' eess roves. excluding throwouts. sasVsaf@ afe to include pigs under l5e pea,sas. tags boars. thin sows and sSsns Also effac- tive December 5, the sssspbi4f eiNaargo was lifted and free slAMrg acom- menced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
Salt Water Stops Cough

The statewide closing order happened to close our school when there tNss no case of influenza in the nstgh95ph h0od
 Since then there have been scyeral ses and number of them aFe csisf hill dren. About the most 6lstfess ~ np- tom most of the chilore'E HAe is a hacking cough that does 8et issa to c1s dinary treatment. We tc do pest when the children garglt ae thsos with real warm salt water. The diet sss gasted to us has been that of milk and soups or broth. This is not a nisficeit diet to follow as the children care t5 little else Some we'll known dset6r Mas said that most coughing is Nanscrssafy and could be prevented. This is thsoes the children won't accept but ws na iee sliere are fewer hacks whel An es~ies ting story. is being read-DcFa r. Ia9nap son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
Farm Briefs

Thorough ..ecuitivation is the life of farming.
 The move for accredited herds is an advance.
 Who ever heard of a hog striking, or demanding more pay, or finding fault with the board, or measuring his load long, when he was at work husking corn? A hog is not that kind of man.
 Overhaul the farm machinery now, and scrap all that is of no value. Get new parts and repairs for the rest, so it will be ready next year as soon, as needed You remember the tools weakness now. Two months from now syou may have for gotten it.
 Farm butchering and curing of meats is getting more considera ton. 1t is a rare farm that does not raise beef or pork Retail prices are balooning. but they come down very slowly when the market slumps. The way to beat that game is to cure your own meat-be your own meat trust.
 More than 2,4o0,O0O boys and girls were got in touch with through club work in the United States last year. Of this number approximately 350,G0o made com plete reports which show that they pro- duced and conserved products amount ing to $10O00,0O0 Tn the 8 northern and western states S40,6 ,606 boys and girls were actually enrolled Of this number 160,625 made complete reports, and produced and conserved products valued at s37O0,o0o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
Food Sales in Open Air

study club in Barnstable county, Mass. formed by the home demonstra- ton agent under the supervision of the department of agriculture in connection with the state agricultural college at Amherst, held all summer food exhibits or food sales in front of the town hall at Provincetown. To attract and in crease interest demonstrations and lec- lures have been given. Recipes for the conservation of foods on exhibit also have been given out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26

ly by the county agents in Indiana, Wisconsin. Iowa and Pennsylvania. Re- ports received from county agents in ocated that nearly a third of a mil- lion acres of silage corn was grown last year al their suggestion in the nor; hern and western states,
 The production of more and better live stock with less expensive feed and greater profit to the producers has received considerable attention in nearly all counties. During 1917 the agents in the northern and western states assisted in the organization of 160 live stock breeders associations to encourage the use of better sires, aud 1s2 ccw testing associations to elimi- nate unproftable cows and bring dbou more economical feeding. Through these associations and those organize with the assistance of agents in previ- ous years, 127,SS5 cows were unGer test resulting in at least ST24 cowe being discarded as unproftable. Pri- msrilg through these orgaI izatIoDs I10.aS6 farmers were induced t. adopt ha4aneed ratfons for heir herds and the following number of head of raris- ter ed stock were secured at suggestion Ief gents: Bulls, 32s5; cows. 4SS5; rams, 1469; and hodrs, 29i4, The agent, also brought acout the transfer to othcr herds of 3S7i valuable res ,s- tered sires by means of informatler given to individual tanners or throush exchange lists published by the farm bureaus.
 INCREASE PRODUCTION
 In order to increase the production of live stock in the northern and farmers were encouraged by personal conferences at meetings and through circular letters and newspaper articles to raise more live stock. resulting in more than 10000 additional head of cattle, more than 100000 additional hogs. and 14s.211 sheep being raised Tor placed on farms In some states Ia special effort was made to save calves from being slaughtered for veal resulting in 1O.499 additional calves being raised This work was carried Gn most extensively in Wisconsin, frcra which 2459 head of calves from his grade or registered stock were shipped for breeding stock to Missouri Wypming and other western and southern states. due to this campaign.
 CONTROL OF DISEASES
 The control of live stock diseases svasasz eensidArad.4s fully imnnrfauts as growing more live stock, and the agents in the northern and western states were instrumental in having 1892 animals, principally cows. tested for Tuberculosis. 197,50s animals were vaccinated for blackleg, and 235,sS6 hogs were vaecinated for cholera by farmers or veterinarians at the sug- gestton of agents. or by agents, for the purpose of demonstrating meth ods
 There are 1864 counties in the 33 northern and western states, and of these 1162 counties or 69 per cent of the entire number, had regularly organized club work during the year. There were 4376 members of poultry clubs, who managed 29,541 fowls, matched 1o6,3sS chicks and produced 35,7o dozen eggs. The pig clubs had membership of 1882 boys and girls, who managed 10, 5S3 animals, produc- ing 1,79T,f96 pounds of pork.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
LID FURNISH EMPLOYMENT

seems to me-" said the secretary,
 A0st we should take further step this step not only because of the
 aDortance of good roads, but also be- attlse of the desirability of furnish l4g worthy projects on which unem- 2 oyed labor during the period of re- , adjustment may be engaged. There will pc many things suggested for which federal and state funds will be sought.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26

Miss Sarah Stephenson. lawyer Hp4 an active suffrage worker, has been aps pointed secretary of the Borough ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26

cooperative highway construction under the federal aid road act must be resumed as quickly as possible in full measure the Secretary of Agriculture. D. F Houston, stated at conference of editors of agricultural journals held recently in Washington.
 From unexpected balances of federal appropriations for the last few years. from state funds beyond what was nec- essary 10 meet the federal allotments, and from amounts available during the current fiscal year, approE mately $75.- ooe.oo0 will be availAeis eor expendi- ture during the calendar year Next year. if all the balances should be ex- pended 6lrsns this yesE and we should have rs3H spiei& b tte funds ac- rHas reyt year tDera will ne about frese gsderRi appropriations, &ad pfHnaalp nVFf this amount flcn atAte sources according to the sec retsrgs qt&tne ent. The states, in ad-
 d.tts7 VIII expend sums in excess of 4t they have assigned, or will aaNxl, for federal aid road projects.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-26
Six Arrested When
They Flaunt Red Flag
at Socialist Meetinq

New York, Nov. 25.-Four men
and two women had been arrested
for displaying red flags within
an hour after the opening of
mass meeting of international
socialists at Madison Square gar
den tonight. Two sailors had been
taken into custody for threatening
attitude they assumed towards
the socialists.
There were several hundred
soldiers and sailors inside the
building prepared to resent at
tacks on the government and re-
cruits were being gathered in the
streets although strong Gordon
of police had been thrown around
the building, and the doors had
been locked
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-26
Bee Carrier, Who Went
to the War, Wounded;
Tells Of Balloon Attack

Nur Pyetzka, Bee carrier boy,
who entered the aviation service and
left for the training camp last
Thanksgiving, arrived home yester-
day on a furlough to visit his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. gPyetzka, 307
South Eighteenth street, Council
Bluffs.
He has just returned from France
with a casualty squad, after seeing
active service as a member of the
First Balloon squad. He was il the
BIZ, push through July and August
or the Chateau Thierry sector,
working as a member of the ground
force, manning an observation bal
loon.
At Belleau Wood their balloon
was attacked and destroyed by a
Boche airplane and the observer
killed.
The Hun suddenly appeared and
peppered the big gasbag with incen-
diary bullets, setting it afire. The
crew leaped and was carried safely
to earth in parachutes, but the
blazing balloon fell squarely upon
the observer as he REACHED the earth
and he was burned before his COM
rades could rescue him.
During the attack the entire bal
loon squad of s. men was killed
with the exception of II. Nur was
one of the slightly Wounded and was
sentFhome. He is now located at
Camp Eustis. Va, and expects
soon to be mustered out.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-26
The Bees
Free Shoe Fund
To Buy Shoes
For Shoeiess Children

Four or hve Omaha kiddies can
thank the Loyals club for stout, new
shoes for the winter, because the
Loyals club realized the worthiness
of The Bee shoe fund project and
donated $l4 to the cause.
This is the proper spirit. 1t is even
more coSnmendable, coming from a
group Of individuals, than from one
singal individual, because it shows
the unanimous endorsement of a
number of people. =.
Several Omaha clubs have donated
to the shoe fund. Other clubs can
well afford to follow the example.
If you could see the smiles on the
faces of the kiddies who are bene-
fitted by this fund-equipped with
sound, strong footwear that win
keep their feet warm and dry in the
rain and snow-you would not hesi-
tate to get out your check book and
create a few more of these smiles.
Previously acknowledged. .$702.95
The Loyal Club Of omaha. - M.oo
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-26
RED LAGS START NY. RIOT
U.S.TR00PS ENR0UTE Eh0mE
Allies Think j. S. Should Let
Europe Decide. Peace Terms
Fort Omaha Troops
Back Among First

Many soldiers trained at Fort
Omaha who recently went over
seas for 1ervice are on their way
back to the states and are expect
ed to reach New York the last
of this week.
Men in a score of balloon COM
panies who left Omaha only a few
months ago and who have been in
training in England, will be
among the 1000 soldiers of the
first oversee contingent to =
turn.
The soldiers were assigned to
aero squadrons when they went
abroad. Many For. Omaha boys
are members of the Eighty-sec.
ond squadron which is sending
three officers and 1l9 EN- ted
men to the United States on the
steamer Orca which sailed from
Liverpool November q. Omaha
men are also members of the
Third Construction company of
the air service, which is sending
back 239 men.
Officers at the fort also stated
that Fort Omaha men probably
are members of many other
squadrons whose members are
returning.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-26
Italy Makes New Bid For
Great Trade With America

New York, Nov 25.-A frank invitation to Amer
lean exporters and importers to join in the development
of trade, with promise that the Italian
market will be open to Americans under the most favor
able auspices, extended by Count Macch d Celere
ambassador from Italy, before the Manufacturers Ex
port association here today.
Italy's former external trade, the envoy ssid had
been "dslocaed in that is decidedly in your ia
and is left entirely to you to to American
ports the place you feel they should have in the Italian
market"
Count di Cellere urged American exporters to es-
tablsh agencies in Italy rather to depend on their
trade of his country. ia
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-26

London, Nov. 25.-After an in
spection of the German battleships
and cruisers held by the entente and
finale settlement of their ownership
by the peace conference, AN of the
vessels probably will be sunk as ap-
parently there is no disposition on
the part of the entente to risk the
controversies that would be likely
in case of an attempted division of
them.
Describing the German warships
which surrendered to the British and
are now interned in Scapa Flow, the
correspondent of the Daily Tele-
graph says:
"The German admiral's flag, white
with thin black cross ard two
black balls, indicative of his rank.
stiff flew at the main topgallant of
the Friedrich Der Crosse as the
German squadron moved between
the British lines. 1t hung limp and
dirty-typical in this state Of all
the German ships and their crews.
The ships were in such condition
that they looked like vessels laid
by for breaking up purposes. They
could not have seen paint for two
years. Their sides, tunnels and
bridges were covered with red rust,
and the masts were black with SCOT.
The guns even had not been painted
for months.
- "The Derfflinger was in better
condition than any of the others
and there was an appearance on
board that discipline was still in
vogue. On all the other ships the
crews were lounging about, many on
the quarter deck, not recognizing
their officers. On the Derfflinger
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-26

Colonel f. M. House. the special
representative of the United States
government when he arrived here
found little disposition among Am
erican and European friends to ac-
cept as a \totality the frame work
of peace as expressed by President
Wilson. Some European statesman
considered that the points had work.
ed as good solvent upon Germany;
that they had served their great
purpose in their effect upon German
unity, but that they should not be
observed too closely when it came
to formulating the practical details
of the settlement.
European Quarrel.
Allied statesman plainly put for
ward the view that, as the American
traditional policy had been one of
detachment from European affairs,
it was natural for the American
government when the war broke out
in Europe to consider it quarrel
among EuropeaL nations and to de-
clare its neutrality. ~ srt.
1t was pointed out that fsr two
years and half the American gov
ernment observed its neutrality and
called the attention of both groups
of belligerents to violation OF sea
law. Germany's offensive became
intolerable and America entered into
the war both for that reason and
because America did have a conf
munity of ideals of government and
of human rights with the allies. Am
erica, as became a great country,
was impelled to put forth great ef-
forts. and she aid.
America Should Withdraw.
Allied statesman have fully appre-
ciated the effect of American arms
in winning the ldecision. Neverthe-
less, it was contended by some, this
had been controversy among Eu-
ropean nations and the wining group
it was suggested, supposed that Am
erica having accomplished her aims.
would return to it's detachments and
allow the countries intimately con-
cerned to arrange a settlement ac-
cording to the European viewpoint
of the situation.
These statesmen made it plain
that they would receive every friend
ly counsel the United States would
offer,t more so because they knew
that America wanted nothing in
way for herself. but was
interested only in realizing her
ideals. The losses the other bel
Igerents have suffered in compari-
son WITH those of the United States
have been cited as reason for the
allies having a predominant influ-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-26

This announcement means that the
movement of the American troops
now in England, the majority of
whom are in air service detachments.
will continue steadily until all of
them, some 10000, have returned to
this country. There are no regi-
ments or other units of line tfoops
in Great Britain.
The first movement of the infantry
from France, larger units such as
brigades and divisions, will come
from French ports, it is assumed as
the British cross channel service un-
doubtedly completely occupied with
the transportation of returning
forces.
The units now enroute to New
York and the ship on which they
sailed were announced by General
March as follows:
On Minnekahda.
The units on the Minnekahda are:
Second aircraft acceptance parks,
% officers and 5S7 men; 220 aero
squadron, 8 officers and 249 men:
PIG aero squadron, 3 officers. l29
men; 254 squadron, 2 officers, 25S
men; 18th construction company, air
service, E officers, 242 men; 10Th con-
struction company, 7 officers, 23S
men; 18th construction company. 5
officers, 228 men; 92d aero squadron,
"a officers, 201 men; 177th squadron,
2 officers, 230 men, 2l0th squadron,
2 officers, Isl men; $3.50 squadron, 2
officers, l23 men; 839th squadron, 8
officers, 90 men; 259th squadron, 3
officers, 127 men; casual medical de-
tachment, 6 officers, 18 enlisted men.
CONTINUED on Page Two, Column Two.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-26
ENJOIN M'ADOO FROM
GIVING EN- FREIGHT CARS.

Toledo, O., Nov, 25.-A tempo
,rary restraining order was issued
today in United States district
court here against William McAdoo,
as director general of railroads. in
structing the receiver of the Tole-
do St. Louis & Western (Clover
Leaf railroad not to accept cars,
sign contracts or do anything that
would jeopardize or compromise the
interests of the stockholders OF the
road. Hearing on the injunction
was set for December l6.
The case in question, said to be
the first in the United States where
in the power of the director general
of railroads is attacked, is one in
which the stockholders protective
committee of the Toledo, St. Louis
& Western seeks to prevent Mr.. Nc
Adoo from compelling the road to
accept 1850 freight cars which the
committee claims the road does not
now need and for which the COM
mittee declares the road would have
10 pay an exorbitant price.
The court also made the director
general a personal party defendant
to the suit.
During the court procedure today
attorneys for the railroad admins
tration stated that the roads showed
that the receiver for the road had
requested the cars.