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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-22
IMPROVING THE
1918 WHEAT CROP
Top Dress With Manure and Fer
tilizer and Increase the
Yield.

The bureau Of crop estimates Of. the
United States department OF agricul-
ture reports an increase OF four per
cent in the acreage Of fnll-sovn wheat,
as compared with that sown In the fall
of 1916. This would be highly en-
cOuraging, were Il not for the fact
that much Of this Is In poor condition,
IL In fact ten per cent under the aver
age condition OF the last ten years. In
less the coming spring is remarkably
favorable for the development OF win
ter wheat. the 1918 crop will be even
smaller than that Of 1917.
We have hut one more chance for
increasing our 1918 bread-grain crop.
and this Is by top-dressing either with
fertilizer or with manure. In the lat
ter case the work may be done nj once,
the manure being spread thlnly and
evenly. preferably with the manure
spreader. Manure so used protects
the wheat from winter injury. and at
the same time stimulates growth in
the cold weather Of carly spring. Every
day gained NO this season Is Just 20
much crop insurance.
When fertilizer is used IL must be
applied Just as growth starts in the
early spring. II Is then that available
plant food Is most needed, and when
It is most efficient In causing the
plant 10 "tiller ont" and increase the
number OF seed-bearing stems. FertI-
llzer used at this time may change
crop failure TO crop success, and IL
certain to give results when the wheat
was sown late, or when II was sown
with an insufficient supply OF plant
food.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-22
FOOD PRODUCTION ENDANGERED
~ FREIGHT EMBARooEs.

During the last weeks Of December.
1917. absolute embargoes were placed
on rail shipments OF phosphate rock
from Florida. This fact was widely
reported In the daily press. yet few
people realized its true Significance. II
the embargo continues II will force the
closing OF many fertilizer factories all
over the United States. and will render
impossible maximum production of
food crops 40 badly needed In these
times Of war. An embargo of this kind,
necessary though II be. vitality affects
the handspring Of our national welfare.
The first big effect OF such an EN-
barge Is TO cause the closing Of all de-
partments OF many fertilizer plants.
However, the big effect Of this en-
barge ON rock. phosphate movement 10
ON the farm itself. where fer
tilizer Is needed for the work OF food
production. Labor IL short. greater
production can only be secured through
higher acre yields produced by using
what labor we have or land 30 ferti-
lied as TO make II productive. In this
light, then, continued embargo on
rock phosphate, however necessary II
may be from the transportation View
point, ls a great national calamity. II
Affects. both our agricultural produc-
ton and the ability OF our country
TO win the war speedily and certainly.
What can you do TO heipi Many
things
Order spring supplies now-fertilis-
ers and farm machinery: feeds and
seeds; lime, and other needed ma
terials.
Unload ss soon as the car arrives.
taking from the eur whenever possible
Do your part now, and trust that the
other man viii also do his. This Is the
spirit OF true cooperation, and Is the
only solution OF difficulties caused by
freight congestion.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-22

using Il In the trencbesi Every sol.
der OF going to the firing line takes
with him one or more burlnp bags.
During the day. as the embankments
are worn down by continuous shell
Ere, these bags are aued with earth
or sand and then ut nightfau are
thrown up 60 repair the parapet.
Here II Is not question OF convent.
ence-it Is question Of necessity.
The boys In the trenches must have
FIRST call on the buriap supplies.
The larger bags even have certain
advantages. When emptcd they may
be used 20 carry crops from the field
20 the bin or crib; 2OO-pound bag
holds two bushels Of potatoes. Very
few men ever carry two sacks Of po-
tatoes in single trip. even though
each sack contains hut one bushel.
On the other hand most men can cas-
fly carry two bushels when they are
In the same bag and hence do this
Part ~ Weir work more rnpidly. So
II happens that the large bag becomes
a very real labor saver, and this AZ
time when all farmers must cut cor
ners 10 make most productive a labor
supply all too short.
There are other advantages for the
larger bag II Is much more useful
rs wrapping material than are the
smaller sizes. II can be cut up for
packing purposes. and used I'm other
ways. Once farmer becomes accuS.
toned 20 this size ne never returns 20
The smaller sizrs Whole states en- the
south have for years used nothing but
the 20O-psund size.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-22
Re.Enforce With Fertilizer.

Manure Is weak In the element
phosphorus. and benefits immensely
from the addition Of phosphoric acid.
by adding about one-half sack Of
acid phosphate 20 each ton OF manure.
the Ohio experiment station increased
the crop producing value OF ton
OF manure ut least SO per cent.
The plant food In ordinary manure
is only about three-fifths as effective as
the plant food OF commercial fertilizer.
For this reason manure should always
be supplemented with available fertil-
izer so that crops may be given quick
start In the early spring.
BY handling manure as II should be
handled-supplementing with available
fertilizer and reinforcing Il with acid
phosphate-we will be able to make
our present supply OF fertilizer and
manure more effective In the produc-
ton OF food crops.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-22
ASSIST GOVERNMENT ~
ORDERING ALL YOUR
FARM SUPPLIES NOW.

The great need OF the railroads Just
now Is cars, and more cars-that II
may care for normal traffic and assure
the extra burden OF troop and NUM-
ton movements. But Il cannot get
more cars over night. or tomorrow.
or the next day. Thus II must try
20 make its cars carry more-make
one car do the work which two cars
did before the war. This Is where you
can help.
When a dealer gets an order for
lurn supplies. machinery, feed or coal,
he Lo'is Il until he gets more TO go
with it 2 he has time. II you get your
orders IN ,arly this year, you viii make
the dealer happy. facilitate transporta'
ton. aid I've government. and help
yourself by insurlng delivery before
the time VIII, "A goods are needed.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-22
DOGwOODN NOTES.

Another Christmas has passed and
we are now advancing on a new year.
We wish the Kentuckian prosper
, Gus year and desire 10 congratulate
the management upon their announce
ment Of a daily to be launched in a
very short while.
Miss Ella Carter, Of Hopkinsville,
spent last Saturday night and Sunday
with her fathers family.
Miss Maud West, OF Hopkinsville,
is spending a few days with her
mother, Mrs. Willie West.
Mr.. David Smith, our merchant at
Fruit Hill, is very sick at this writing.
Mrs. Henry Fruit and son, Charles
Gates, spent Saturday night and>Sun-
day with her daughter, Mrs. Myers
Atkerson, near Bluff Spring.
Miss Anise Hord, who spent the
holidays with the family of Mr.. James
Foster, has returned home.
Jan. 10, 1918. W.X w.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-22
MAKING MANURE
MORE VALUABLE
Manure Reinforced With Fer
tilizer Gives Largest
Yields.

With the prospect OF q decided
shortage OF plant food supplies. stable
manure takes on increased importance
In crop production II has not yet
reached the point where Il is worth
from Sc to so per ton, as some would
have us believe. hut Il Is certainly
worth enough to justify better care
aud attention than II has been get
ting.
So much has been written about the
saving OF manure. but so much yet
remains to be done by the farmer that
we are led 10 believe the recommended
lions have been too complicated to
follow, or else that the gain has not
been worth the price. There are. how
ever. three things which may easily he
done by any farmer, to Increase the
crop producing value OF stable manure
on his farm from 20 20 100 per cent.
aud these without any material In
crease either In labor or capital.
The Canadian field reports find a ton
of fresh manure n little more valuable
than ton OF rotted manure (made
from two tons OF fresh manure).
Therefore. we get twice as much value
from manure when we haul II direct
To the field, instead Of throwing II into
n barnyard 10 rot.
The Pennsylvania agricultural ex-
pertinent station found that manure
spread at the rate OF six tons per acre
returns $50 per ton in crop increase,
while when spread at the rate OF ten
tons per acre IL returns only 500 per
ton.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-22
Butter Prices Fixed.

Wholesale prices for storage cream
cry butter at New York and Chicago
were fixed Saturday by the food ad.
ministration. That at New York is
AZ cents a pound for the remainder
Of the season which ends in about
two months. A price of 45i cents
will prevail at Chicago until Feb. /.
After that date slight increase will
be allowed.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-22
Kept Right On.

When 165 miners in the Audubon
mine, in Henderson, were entombed
Saturday for several hours by an ac-
cident TO the shaft cage, they kept on
digging coal and had 300 tons ready
when the hole was unpluegei.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-22
IJKtUyH WRKfARE
DEMANDS BURlAp
10 Save Burlap, Fertilizers and
Other Commodities Must Be
Shipped in Larue-Sized
Bags.

Jute for buriap comes from India
that Is II used 10. lust now this all
important hbcr either stays In IrS'i
or on It's way 10 our shorca -.., 40
further than the European battlefront.
Because Of the resulting shortage Ger.
tiiizers have 20 be shipped IN large
bags, ten 10 the ton. instead " ~. 10.
and even 20 20 the ton ds was form.
eriy the common practice. To men
unaccsstoined 10 handling these heav.
Ter packages this mems Inconvenience
and even actual hardship.
Using the larger bags economies
burlsp-in fact saves 10 million yards
for more urgent needs. What farmer
would not be glad TO share this In.
convenience n he but realized that
one Of the big reasons for the burlap
shortage Is that our soldier boys are |
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-22
REDUCING SOFT CORN LOSSES

The 1917 corn crop Is very poo. Ia
quality. Much of II Is soft. so soft
that IL falls 10 keep In storage. 4 re-.
cent crop report from the United States
Department Of Agriculture indicates
an average condition Of 75.2 for the
1917 corn crop over against an 81 per
cent average for the last ten years;
this valulng mature corn NJ 100.
Early frosts aud cold, late growing
seasons are responsible for much OF
the soft corn loss 10 the corn belt. We
cannot control the weather but by
proper cultural methods. we can hasten
maturity OF the corn by from one 10
two weeks, thus ripening the crop be.
fore the arrival OF disastrous frosts
Cutting short the growing season "
the crop seven to fourteen days will
IN the majority OF cases. mike nine
ears out OF ten marketable instead Of
two ears out Of three as during thc
past season.
Proper Varieties Essential.
One great cause for the large amount
Of soft corn produced Is the planting
Of varieties which are not adapted to
climatic conditions under which they
are grown. In our fervor for bigger
crops. we have often gone South for
large yielding varieties which require
longer growing seasons than prevail
In most sections OF the corn belt. Most
of these varieties are large-eared and
weigh heavily because they contain a
larger percentage OF moisture than our
northern grown varieties, and thus
mlslead the farmer but not the grain
dealer. for much OF the grading is done
~ . basis Of moisture content.
, J-'sn-ed Piantfood Insures crops
Perhaps the biggest reason for the
large amount OF soft corn produced In
1917 and In other years, Is the lack
OF sufficient available plantfood in the
soil 90 give the crop quick start 10
enable Il 10 take advantage OF every
growing day and 10 properly an the
ears and hasten maturity. All olAvr
conditions being equrl The use Of sud-
Client amounts Of a. laiunced, avail
able plantfood will shOrten the grow
Ing season OF corn crop from ten TO
fourteen days This ten TO fourteen
days often means difference between
a crop OF marketable ears and a crop
which Is hardly worth harvesting.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-22
BRITISH HOLDING UP THEIR END.

THE British official report that during the first thirty
nine weeks Of 1918 British casualties in the field ag
regated 100000 will revelation TO those few
Americans who have been listening too closely to German
propagsndSs
The Bris. have PLAYED an honorable and tremendous
part in this war rt how great their role has been may
not be fully revealed until alto me conflicts close Brit
ain did little land fighting during the first year Of the
war because having been hopeessy pacistc in the old
DAYS, she had army worth mentioning the first of
August 1914 But the fighting she could not do early in
e because Of her unpeparedness she has since done
and is doing now.
Yet what American has not heard that hreadbare lie
which all German propagandss instructed 10 circulate
I aameiy: England will fight to the last American"
German propagandsS carried that phrase through all
Russia substituting Russian" for American" And the
poor ignorant Russians believed it, So Russia dropped out
Of III, war and Engshmen have been dying restore
I Russian liberties.
England will fight to the last Frenehmsn" phrase
iong heard in France 1t is heard there any
France knows too we'll what Britain is sacrificing to be
fooled by any such phrase And besides many who cir
sulaied this lie during the early days Of the have since
! been shot as traitors or spies.
N The German propsgands armed with cunning false
lhoods has done his utmost make bad feeling between
RGreat Britain and her allies il is the British nature to
Take too many things for granted John Bull that
HI, allies will believe in him and stick by him. and he
Frequently fails to refue many OF the lies that told
Isbout him 1t will reflect credit any American to
believe these lies II doesn't take much intelligence
through them The British are holding up their end this
g~ar, and then
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-22
ing the strength the greatness the majesty Of the re-
public. One Heartman is worth thousand Of their kind
WHY NOT LET GERMANY CONTRIBUTES

THE New Republic calls attention to the fact that France
in her tremendous struggle to save the world from
babarsm has incurred debt Of $S0OO0O00O and in ad-
dtion to this has been looted Of billions Of dollars worth
OF property by the invading Huns In view Of the renen
dous losses which she has incurred while fighting for the
rest u.s. the New Republic says that the rest Of us should
pitch in and help pay Frances debts at the end Of the war
As matter of fact there is American who wants to see
France pay larger share Of the wars cost than America
pays But how about Germany At the end Of the Franco
Prussan war the Germans compelled the French to pay in
demny that exceeded by several hundred millions Of dol
lars the cost to Prussia Of that Why should not Ger
many if there is any such thing justice, be compelled
reimburse France for the entire cost of this war; We
say that fighting to establish justice throughout the
world There will be justice in peace that does not
recognize Germany the guilty nation and compel her to
wipe out the debt which her ruthless and unprovoksd ag
gresson compelled France to incur
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-22

pipe getting elogged up than he does
over the baby choking to death.
Confidence is great stuff But don't
have so much confidence in yourself
that you haven't room for any in other
folks.
Another damli: Once upon a time
there was a woman who went down
town to a bargain sale with S bill
and returned that night with the S
bill.
A lot OF men who live in wet states
never knew what useful things hip
pockets we're until the saloons were
closed during the Spanish flue epi-
demlc.
Other women gigsle so much at 4
mans Jokes that he gets TO believe that
his wife Is the only woman in town
who lacks a sense OF humor.
The man who fishes for compliments
soon discovers that bait is mighty ex-
pensiye.
Why is il that a man never grows
sensitive about his hair until he hasn't
anyl 81.
One OF the finest things in life is an
old-iashioned wife and mother who has
never outgrowu her love for her hus-
band
Almost any wife can tell you that the
biggest babies arc married men who
are over 20 years old.
We hate 10 be iconoclastic, but we be-
iieve that ,ne hotidac h<fay. h,,foi. |, %
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-22

Twenty-Five million persons subscribed the fourth
Liberty loan which several hundred millions above the
six billion mark Now remember we're not apologirng for
the kaiser but when you consider the facts of this last loan
together with lot of other facts you honestly blame
the kaiser much for quung'
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-22

time he had gotten down town he had
forgotten what il was that she wanted
him to buy. So he went into depart
ment store and walked up to young
woman clerk in the ladies' underwear
department and said
Excuse me, but my wife wanted me
to buy her three articles OF underwear,
and I've forgotten what they were.
Would YOU mind naming over a few
things2"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-22

Camouage will continue to have its uses, even after
the is goods made in Germany will have to
great deal Of it If they hope to get anywhere.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-22

You may also recall those days when the kaiser used
to rattle his mailed fist against his aber and talk about
indemnities The German tune has changed since then
although the German heart remains about the same
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-22

Among the other war news, note that the price of
eggs likely go higher but after they pas, forty cents
that to anything to poor
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-22

Germany realizes by this time that she attempted to take
in too much territory but is difficult to make anything
different OF pig or Prussian.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-22

The brute Of Berlin will find that its about quitting
time il he will consult the watch on the Rhine
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-22

II the kaiser is finally brought to trial there is no
doubt about his conviction and it will also be easy
matter to find plenty OF enthusiastic exeeutoners
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-22

OF course German submarines deliberately sheed
lieboa But where do you suppose Count Luxburg got
his spurlos versenkt hunehI
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-22
In a Dry Town.

Dear Sir: This office is a mess"
The agent wrote 10 Mr.. Meek:
The books sent 10 you by express
Have busted or have sprung a leak.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-22

While local registration for the fall elections isn't what
the candidates think ought to be- it probably will be su
cient to pile up a safe democratic majority
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-22

Questionnares for the old boys and eighteen year old,
will be out soon and it is wonder the Hun, clamOr
ing for peace
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-22

New York ha, seyen-million barrel apple crop which
the prices prevailing in this vicinity would bring about
all the money there is
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-22
Luke MeLuke Says.

Luke MeLuke Says
A girls hair can fall down aeciden-
tally dozen times an hour when her
hair is all her own But you couldn't
pry her hair loose with crowbar when
she is wearing store hair.
The difference between a liar and a
hypoerite is that you can trust liar
once in while.
: And you may have noticed that It is
the people who haven't any who are
anxious 10 keep money in circulation.
Father gets moro excited over his
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-22

Turkey expected to make separate peace and is also
apt to he broken up into several separat. pieces
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-22

Fresh air is always important but it is more important
than ever right now.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-22
Yes. But WhaddY Y. M.an7

Dear Luke: | see where legless
man is advertising for funds with which
to buy artificial legs so that he can be-
come self supporting. ."-Blauser
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-22

in the paper this morning" said the Ex-
change Editor.
THAT soi" asked the Sunday Editor
What did il ADVERTISED"
Watches" replied the Exchange Ed
itor
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-22
L1akeMIh4le

COON1GM/ 100

No Joke.
Your friends you should love and defend,
In this you should agree:
For, every time you lose a friend,
You make an enemy.
OH
DO you believe in spirits?" asked
the Student Of Metaphysics, as he FUN
bled in his grip on the seat OF the Pull
man car, seeking a book on ontology.
We'll" replied the Prohibtionist in
the opposite seat, who imagined that
the other was hunting for a flask, a.
er, ah, ! do sometimes for medicinal
purposes when | feel little run down,
as do at present"
A Hun Germ.
Us Huns should love dat Spanish ru.'
Remarked old Honus Hermann:
Der way II IL attacking you.
| dink II must be Cherman."
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-22

They're taking swift farewell of Belgium.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-22
The wise Fool.

There are many wolves in Sleeps
clothing" observed the Sage.
yes" commented the Fool "and
there is many a sheep in VOLTS cloth
ing"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-22
O1dSfQries
dzNeNnfpeI
IL. e 2Ess ~
1e .!!!
Twenty Years Ago.

twenty years AGO.
c A. Crowder went to weatheriofd
yesterday
Yesterday the republicans nominated
N. II, Maidt for justice OF the peace
aud J. p. Cannon aud John Dean for
eonstables OF the city. PAY
w T. Sloan Of Ardmore was in the
city yesterday
Fifteen Years Ago. I
Mrs John ]. Merrill aud little daugh-
ter lmoeen have returned from an ex-
tended visit TO her parents in Kansas.
Mr.. and Mrs Merrill upon her return
moved into their handsome residence
on Shartel avenue. 5i
The visit OF the Hearst congregational
party 10 the territories for the purpose
OF acquiring information A. to their
availability 10 admission into the Union
is a very Fortunate incident for Okla
homa and Indian Territory. II can
have nothing less than very whole
some effect Oklahoma Is ready for
immediate admission and 50 Is Indiss
Territory. tNs, x
FH. Heskett : prominent young at
torney Of Chiekaeha, Was . visitor in
the city yesterday. Y Sai'
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-22
Giyemelll

"Oh. sad the day" said Mr. Dunns,
1T causes many frowns;
When we don't kill 10000 Huns
And capture 20 towns"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-22
In Cincinnati,

In CINCINNATI.
Not all NJ old Egyptian lore
IL learned In Sunday school;
JUST stroll past Eighth and Sycamore
And you'll see Joseph Rule.
Quill