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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1918-12-27

praise. Your hymnals and books
Of devotion will help you. In the
quiet Of our homes we read again
and again the Christmas story re-
corded in the second chapter of st.
Luke's Gospel. We can, following
Mother Mary's example, ponder for
hours together-and we certainly
have the time-the divine truths
set forth in this most beautiful yet
simple message of Gods love to-
ward sinners. We can and should
bow our heads in alteration medi-
tating upon our sinfulness and un-
worthiness, but more SO upon the
infinite grace and goodness of our
heavenly Father who has prepared
so precious a salvation for US
through this Christi Child. We can
take u children upon our knees
and speak to them of their Saviour
kindling in their receptive hearts
a love for Him who came to a
and bless them also. We can and
ought teach them to look up from
their play with their Christmas
presents to behold the one divine es-
sential Christmas gift. Christ the
Lord, to join in with us. grown
Christians singing, praying, and
praising God on high. In this way
this present Christmas season,
though lacking the usual outward
JOY and brightness, will neverthe-
less, bring rich blessings to you
and your house. Thus looking for
ward to the beginning of another
year you will be ready to sing with
trust and calm confidence:
O. Lord Christ, our Savior dear,
Pc Thou ever near us.
Grant US now a glad New Year;
Amen, Jesus, hear US.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1918-12-27
fortune Of war

fortune Of war
Lieutenant Johnson described the
scene of the fight as one of the
most horrible. Il had never seen
a man killed in battle and | shud-
der at the memory of it. We lost
three majors, one Of them being
Major Israel Putnam, the surviving
male descendant of General Israel
Putnam of the Revolutionary "a
The total casualties in the regiment
was 1000, | was told. The losses
were sustained in straight fighting,
principally going up against Ger
man machine guns and artillery.
There were no losses from accident
One instance Of the inhumanlty
Of the Germans and their treachery
during the war came to Mr.. John
sons notice. George X. kratz, a
Baltimore boy, he said. was in a
party caught under fire. Some of
the men we're badly wounded, and
Kratz ran to a Red Cross hut for
help, after giving first aid. When
he got close to the hut. Germans
inside opened fire upon him; he got
away by making short sprints.
They put a bullet into him, but he
managed to reach a first aid station.
We got the Germans in that hut
said Lieutenant Johnson, grimly.
II want to say a word for u
boys he continued. This APP
plies not only to my own company
and regiment, but to the American
ExpeditionaYy Force generally.
They were all eager to lick the huns
in short order. They are fine, clean
cut men. Some of them yer so
full of spirit they would climb trees
to get a shot at the enemy, despite
the orders of their officers.
Generally speaking, my own ex-
periences were routine while in
France, except for the three weeks
in the trenches, and the two days of
fighting after we went over the top
on Sept. 26.'
Lieutenant johnson has a sad
duty to perform in the near future.
About two-thirds of the men in his
regiment, and nearly all the men in
his company we're from Baltimore
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1918-12-27
ROYAL c. JOHNSON
South Dakotd'S Congressman Gives
His Experience In Battle.

Wilmington. Dec. 21-The first
act performed by Representa-
tive Royal G. Johnson OF South
Dakota, on receiving his dis
charge from the army, was to
demand an investigation Of the
hospital service at Camp Merritt,
N. j.
"Twenty Or more of the Off
GERS and men who came over
from France with me were not
fully recovered from their
wounds Mr.. Johnson said.
1.-THE captain Of our ship. the
Mauri, notified the hospital au-
thoritles at Camp Merritt by
wireless that these men would
be sent there on arrival at New
York. They were put on a train
at Jersey City at noon on the
day Of our arrival and were. not
given a particle Of nourIshment
until D H., although they arriy-
ed at Camp Merritt IN Il few
hours.
AT Camp Merritt, the sick men
were placed in ordinary barracks.
Those who were able skirmished
around for blankets and other bed
clothing for themselves and the
others. One of the medical off ,efs
was most at fault. He refused to
credit the statement that some of
the patients were officers and would
not give orders for their proper
care. These men were kept in bar
racks for two days before they were
removed to the camp hospital. |
have demanded an investigation
and shall file formal complaint at
the war department on my return
from South Dakota
Over the top only once, Lieuten-
ant Johnson got his in the push
toward Montfaucon. north Of YER
dun. This advance on Sept. 26,
q and % was one Of the sharpest
OF the entire war, and the casual
ties, according to Mr.. Johnson,
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1918-12-27

A number of John Neuenburg's
friends last Thursday evening re.
membered that John had that day
reached the Gath milestone on his
life journey, and they dropped into
his home and reminded him of the
fact. and left a remembrance of the
same with him. An enjoyable eve
ming was spent and pleasant social
ties were renewed.
The Mitchell Bros, who are the
Duroc breeders in this locality, are
arranging for a fine stock sale about
the 18th of next month, due notice
of which will be given later. The
Mitchell Brothers have made it
their business for some years past
to get some Of the best strains Of
DurOc stock in the country and if a
farmer is interested in getting
so mething good in the Duroc line
this will be a splendid opportunity
to do SO.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1918-12-27
To Mask or Not to Mask

That the fue epidemic is puz-
cling the best Of them, and that
some peculiar experiments are be-
ing tried is evidenced by Aber-
deems experience. The health au-
thorities there last week ordered
everyone who appeared on the
street or in public to wear a mask.
and several we're arrested and fined
for not complying with the order.
The order was severely criticized
by some of the physicians and other
citizens, and in communications to
the papers the insanitary practice
of wearing the influenza masks was
very clearly demonstrated, indica-
tions being that the mask order
was rather an aid than a preven-
to the spread Of the disease.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1918-12-27

"WANTED-A good, steady,
gentlemanly salesman to handle
a Wards wagon in Grant County.
No experience needed. For full
particulars write promptly to
DR.. Wards Medical Company,
Winona, Minnesota. Establish
ed 1856"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1918-12-27
To Whom it May Concern

purchased from c. R. Mosiman, the Milbank agent
for the Delco Light Co., a Delco Light plant and had it in
stalled on my farm a year ago. We light all of the rooms
in our house and light the yard, Darn, garage, milk house,
granary, hog house, chicken coop, engine house and mill
house.
We have a motor with which we do our washing, run
the cream separator, tanning mill, smut machine, meat grind
er and we also do our ironing with electricity.
We can also charge storage batteries for automobiles
for ourselves and the ~neighbors.
Our Delco Light Plant runs on kerosene and cranks
itself and the Mrs. operates same as they are very easy to
take care Of. The cost Of operating does not exceed SIS per
year.
We certainly can recommend Deco Light to anybody
and would not want to be without it again.
W1llaan Botn
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1918-12-27

Ter OF the treasury, wouldn't give
him his salary and allowances as an
officer because he was a member
Of congress. But | got along
very we'll at that he said.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-13
$1,000 In Gold Free

We will give a Sale Check with each purchase dur
in this 10 days sale, and the customer who returns
to us the largest amount of Sale Checks March 26
will receive $1,000 in gold-no red tape.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-13
Seni-Annual Public Sale

Why of last
condense
possibility
ThrdkWe HAVE
of n
Public
shipped irresponsible outside
and w tand
at
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-13
Free Absolutely!
The First rs Patrons Entering
Our Store

whatever the weather may be, March IA,
and making a purchase, will be given
ABSOLUTELY FREE an appropriate
and valuable present.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-13
THIS SALE is IN CHARGE OF
G.. s. ANDREWS

himself and this of itself guarantee that all patrons will get
deal Every shoe in these huge stocks turned loose
tremendous sacrifice in this Public Sale all and
sonab shoes for the entire family 1t all this Public Sale
regardless of actual cost former values No matter how large
the crowd that will be prepared to the slight
est detail
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-18
Idle Acres

Nearly every farm has some portion
OF 1t that is either not used at all or
is used in such a way as to produce
very little. On many farms there are
patches Of low ground which cannot
be titled because they are too wet.
Usually when drained these wet areas
are the richest land ON the farm.
just at present. when the world is en-
gagged in the most gigantic struggle in
its history. the forces OF democracy
against those Of autocracy, the product
|of these idle acres is needed. This il
an excellent time to put them into use.
Small patches of wet land can be drained
At small expense. Between now and the
opening up of spring work there is am
pie time to do the work. This year the
farmer has been able to sell his products
at fair price and has the money with
which to buy the tile. Every farmer, part
of whose farm is unproductive becau use it
needs drainage. should take advantage
Of the present opportunity to add to his
cropping area by supplying the neces-
sary drainage. These lands will produce
moro than average farm lands. Every
product will help to win the war.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-18
The Farm Girl
by PEARL BRIGHT


Why do girls leave home? In this
case I mean why do they leave the
farm? We hear a great deal about keep
ing the boys on the farm. In my opinion
we should give more thought and atten-
tion to the problem of keeping the girls
On the farm A wise educator once said
il you can keep the girls in the country
the boys will stay there. He was right.
/ was talking with very good friend
a few days ago about farm life and
she frankly informed me that she was
soon going to the city She is tired of
farm life and the lure of the land had
no lure for her. 1 recalled that some
time ago she was engaged to fairly
successful young farmer in the COM
munity. Everyone had been looking for
ward to their marriage for sometime.
When ! asked her about it she laughed
and said: Shall marry farmer?"
She has firmly decided that she will not,
so certain young man. quite hand
perience and very much in love will ex-
perience the bitterness of disappointed
love- Poor boy.
Her question: Shall I marry
farmer? is troubling A great many
country girls today. Most Of them
decide that it would not be a wise thing
to do, SO they go to city or town or
to school, and the most Of them never
go back to the farm. Why? l would
ike to know.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-18
SAVE CRIMSON CLOVER SEED

In view of the fact that the quantity of
imported crimson clover seed available
for sowing this fall will be much less
than in 1917, it is necessary that every
acre possible be saved for seed this
spring This should be done even at the
expense of a hay crop, as the seed will
be more valuable than the hay at this
time. the specialists of the United States
department of agriculture advise. Farm
ers who have ields of crimson clover
should not only save sufficient seed for
their own use. but should endeavor to
harvest an additional supply for the mar
ket- The Importance of crimson colver
as a cover and soil-improving crop makes
1t imperative that the acreage be ex-
tended rather than reduced this fall. but
in order to do this it will be necessary
to harvest as much seed as possible in
the crimson clover area. The price of
seed was 10 to 100 per cent higher in
1917 than in 1916. and indications are that
it will continue to remain high. This,
together with the satisfactory yields
that are usually harvested, should make
1t a very profitable crop.
Not only will there be serious short
age of crimson clover seed, but the sup
ply of seed of other winter cover crops
appears likely to be below the demand
Since equally good results have been
obtained from sowing unhulled crimson
clover as from the use OF hulled seed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-18
Beauty in Every Season
by AIDA G. HALL

] am farmers daughter and farm
ers' wife; all my life has been spent
on a farm and / love the farm. love it
for its freedom its beauty. it's plenty.
/ love it in sprngtimes glory. when
the mocking bird sings in the pear tree
by the brook all day, and. the whippoor-
will sings in the mountain (Which slopes
down to our very DOORS at the twilight
hour
! love the farm in the summer, when
the waving fields of ripening grain. the
flowers and the fruit make life a con-
tinual round of joy; and then. when the
autumn days come, and the chrysanthe-
NUNS and the cosmos almost hide our
humble home; when the mountains and
the valleys are ablaze with the spiendor
of purple. crimson and gold; when the
goldenrod candles are lighted in every
nook and corner; when the nuts are
falling in the woods and the harvests
are gathered in; when the glorious har-
vest moon is shining by night; when the
sunshine is far more golden and mellow
ut seems to us) than we ever saw it be
fore-by day. then we love the farm more
than overland we dread for King Winter
to lay low all this beauty but when
we awake some morning to find the world
covered up in a mantle of snow. under
which the mountains are more lovely
than ever. then we realize that we love
winter. too.
There's beauty in all the seasons II we
only look for ii.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-18
Another 4O-Pound Cow

you can't keep a good man down"
and this aphorism is as true OF COWS as
it is of men. In proof of which Is the
news that the famous pure-bred Holstein,
Tilly Alcartra, is again at her old tricks
of rolling up records She recently
dropped her sixth calf. a heifer. and gave
such promise OF another successful iactar
ton period ahead of her that her owners
decided to put her on test.
She came through with . now marx
for seven days with 40.56 pounds OF but
ter out of 1921 pounds of milk. which
shows the pace she is making IN the
yearly test she is on.
with this record she is the twenty-nftn
"4O-pound" Hostein COW.
Tilly Alcartra has to her credit tne
production of 304514 pounds OF milk
Welding 1is9Os pounds of butter IN soa
DAYS. In two years she produced 6o,2'S
pounds of milk; in three years she pro-
duced S6,67s pounds of milk: in four years
103. o99.3 pounds of milk and in five years
she has produced 12s,35l pounds OF milk
and 1856 S pounds of butter. She Is tna
champion long distance COW. AT the time
of her freshening she was nine years.
three months and two days of age
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-18
Double Value of Peanut

Like Indian corn, the peanut may be
SAID to have a double value. in that it
is both a food crop for man and feed
crop for all domestic animals. As food,
peanut meal is one of the several ways
of utilizing the nuts. So far, however,
its use has been confined mainly to con-
fections and cakes, but when it's great
nutritive value is better known, 1t is
safe to prophesy that, as an adjunct TO
wheat flour, it is destined to become
popular form of bread. The wholesome
ness OF peanut butter is too well known
to need more than mention. Peanut
oil for culinary purposes is fast becom-
ing popular in American kitchens, and
there is no more palatable and whole
some vegetable food product than it.
As feed crop, peanut hay ranks with
alfalfa and other clover fodder. AS hog
feed, the nuts are unsurpassed for rap
idly fattening pigs. and as the swine
can do the harvesting after the vines
have been removed for hay, the great
labor saving, as well as feed value OF
this crop. challenge the earnest consid-
Grafton OF every southern farmer. In
short, as direct food in several forms.
as a producer of milk. butter. beef and
pork, the hitherto neglected peanut is
rapidly coming to the front as new
departure in American agriculture that
will give it worldwide recognition and
popularity,
As crop of peanuts can be grown in
many sections after oats or some other
early crop has been harvested. it may
not yet be too late for many farmers to
plant it for a fall hay and hog crop.
Those desiring further information
would do well to write request to tbs
United States department of agriculture
at Washington for a copy of Farmers
Bulletin No 431.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-18
Rice a la South Carolina

NO food, regardless OF its merits will
appeal to the consumer unles 1t can be
made into an attractive dish. In this
country rice usually comes to the table
as an uninviting. glutinous mass, except
in certain sections of the southern states,
where it is served with each grain dis.
tinct and separate making very tempt
ing and appetizing dish. A platter heaped
with loose, flaky kernels of rice is not
only pleasing to the eye, but satisfying
to the appetite. 1t is very probable that
the attractive appearance of this dish
on the South Carolina table has had
much to do with the popularity and USE
fulness of rice in that state.
In seeking information on the art OF
cooking rice. no mistake is made in re-
ferring to South Carolina, where the
true value of this cereal has been APP
preciated for over two centuries. A
Carolina housewife would advise the
using of one pint of rice. after thorough
washing, which she considers import
tant. ito quart and a pint of water
and teaspoonful of common salt
This is to be boiled over quick fire
for 10 minutes. stirring occasionally.
Then pour of all or nearly all the water;
cover the vessel and put over very slow
fire, and allow it to steam for 10 min
utes at least. stirring occasionally. The
rice will be soft or granny, according to
the quantity of water left on it when
put to steam. and the length of time al
lowed in the steaming. The larger the
quantity OF water and the shorter the
steaming, the softer will be the rice
OF course, other methods are used in
boiling rice or at least notifications OF
the recipe given. but it must be remem-
bered that the results should not be a
glutinous mass and that success depends
upon the proper amount Of water used
and the length of time in steaming.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-18
BY ED c. RIGDEN


A so-day suspension of meatless day
regulations ordered by the federal food
administration is now in effect. Tenn
porary relaxations of the restrictions was
decided upon because the thousands of
hogs finding their way to market re-
Gently had overtaxed the country's ship
ping capacity and forced the government
to resort to some means of relieving
the situation. Hog values have gone
considerably higher at some points since
the meatless day has been discontinued
The suspension of the meatless day has
enabled practically a hundred million
meat eaters to again place beef and
pork upon their tables on Tuesday.
TIE producer is the fellow who needs
the encouragement and paying prices for
their product at this time are only just
Mr.. Hoover says, "The consumer should
not take this announcement as in any
way departure from the general prin-
ciples of conservation of all foods
which the administration breaches. The
need of food on the other side is great
err than ever. The need of economy in
America greater than ever" Analysing
this statement we can see that there is
no overabundance of pork. The admin
istration here freely admits that it is not
the oversupply available, but the short
age of ships which prohibits them from
exporting their usual tonnage to Europe.
In his appeal of economy, 1t can be also
seen that the present surplus is but a
flash and that America is not going to
have any too much pork to handle the
situation.
! Railroads under the management. of the
I government are now commencing to
Z, clear their tracks and move stock more
| freely which is partly the solution of
| such heavy runs at the present writing.
This surplus will likely be depleted in
the next 60 days and runs will drop
| back to a normal basis which will prob
ably again force the administration to
bring back a meatless day.
CATTLE GOING UP
| Practically all the markets in the
west showed an increase in cattle re-
ceipts during the month of March over
the previous month last year. The car
shortage during the winter months fore
ed shippers to lay low and an oversup-
ply anturally accumulated in the rural
districts. Experts claim that there is a
shortage ahead. Feeders of high-grade
| beef who some time ago were registering
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-18
7 FORGET THE SOUTH MUST FEED ITSELF
Ford to the Farmers

o. P. Ford, secretary treasurer Of tbs
State Farmers union. issues the follow,
ing to Alabama farmers, both union ant
nonunion:
To the farmers of Alabama:
In order that we may do our part wei
during this great crisis, and as there
much depending on the farmer to vii
this war, as President Wilson S-.s said
THE man behind the pillow is as neces
sary as the man behind tSe &c. -
me insist. as 1 have oftentimes done be-
fore. that the farmer organize and ge
on his job.
If we expect to prosper and help solv,
the great problems that are before u
we must organize and work in concert
! Organized labor is being recognized nov
as never before, by both state and nation
The government is pleading for mort
foodstuff to be raised. The business MAI
is giving much encouragement to thu
farmer. promising to assist in marketing
his products.
l have the hearty cooperation OF thu
Civic association of Birmingham No ont
has done more to assist me than Jame
weatherly, president of the Civic asso
citation; also Mr.. Harold, secretary, and
Frank S. White, and others of that body
| / was sorry to hear of Mr.. Weatherly's
resignation as president OF the Civh
association, but l know where to place
| him when the interests of the farmer
comes up.
Mr.. Weatherly is very much interested
in establishing a marketing bureau and
an exchange, so that the farmer car
market his products systematically Now
something along this line is what We
need, and can get. provided you viii
wake up and organize and cooperate
with your leaders. Organization musi
come first.
/ am glad to state that have made Z
| tour over a part of the state, and find
that the farmer is waking up, and IL
more than wiling to organize Our MEM
| bership is increasing. and we hope "a
double it in the next 60 days. We can
easily do this IL all the loyal members
will get busy and give me their co-opera,
ton. / have about % organizers and
want as many more. / want to visit
every county and get good, wide-awake
! men to work: but don't wait for me- II
| anyone wants to work, write me and
will send you organizing papers.
| Organization, buying Liberty Bonds
| and raising moro foodstuffs for both man
and beast, and working together for bet.
| ter markets, should be the watchword
of the farmers in 1915 If you have
dollar to spare. don't forget your boys
across the pond, who are giving theii
| lives that We might have a free coun'
| try to live in.
If you cannot do any moro, buy .
Thrift Stamp.