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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13

Funeral services wcrc held yesterday
afternoon over the remains Of Mrs. Ar
thur Blake. who passed away nj hcr
home wcst Of This city n few days ago
and lntermrnt took place nj Mt. Pleasant
cemetery. Deceased was we'll known in
this city. and large number OF local
residents were in attendance at the 'fu-
neral services.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
EaE1es' Meettnp Tomorrow Wight,

TIL" F'ratcrnal. Order nf Eagles will
hnld their regular weekly meeting ir
their hail IN North Fifth street tomor-
row night and plans have been made TO
accommodate II largo Attendance Of 'lr
members. According In statement by
one nf the officers. large amount OF
business is on hands to be disposed NJ.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
FOR TIPPING OFF CLEVELAND Po-
LICE MYSTERIOUSLY DISAPPEARS
Considerable Doubt as to Miss Lefty
Hooper's Observation-Disclosures
Train at Canton.

STEUBENVILLE. O.. Fob. 12.-Erorts
to locate Miss Lefty Hooper. Dillonvale.
O.. woman, who it is said tipped OF
Cleveland detectives to the rendezvous
Of John Grogan. Cleveland criminal. and
his female friend at Martins Ferry and
led them to the house for the arrest last
Sunday morning, were futile last night
and today.
Miss Hooper. for whom claim WAS to-
day made by Ed Siegmund. Wheeling &
Lake Eric detective. for half the $3.50
reward. left Dillonvale yesterday morn
ing. ostensibly for Cleveland. but she
left the train near Canton No trace
Of her could be obtained there and she
could not be located al Dillonyalc today.
although the impression prevailed that
she had returned home.
Miss Hooper is IS years Of age. has
been twice married and twice divorced.
and according to relatives has been sup
porting herself and 10-ycar-old son Ed
gar by doing family washing.
How she came to know Of Grogan's
whereabouts Is complete mystery al
though 1t Is learned that she spent
week prior to the capture in Martins
Ferry at house not far from where
Grogan was caught. At Dillonvate it
Is said she drove away in all auto with
two strange men last Saturday morn
ing and it Is believed this auto went to
Martins Ferry and waited there for the
Cleveland officers to arrive.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13

Tn" regular weekly meeting Of the ln-
rnl Lodge Of Royal Ecirhhors tho side
degree "f tho Modern Wnodmrn OF AM
erica. was hrld in their hall last night
md u largr number Of thr members
Wet" on hands. Some business Of i'm
r"rtnnc" IN tho order was transacted,
followed ny n social hour.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
1saue. JANUARY Roport.

Mrs. Mary Weems public health and
welfare nurse, yesterday issued her re-
port covering the work for the month
Of January. The report contains the
following items: School visits. 90: home
calls. l04: business calls. Is; cases of
pupils effectiveness reported TO pa
rents. p; garments given away. s6; aid
given to many other sick in the way OF
fruit, medical attention, etc.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
noeia1 and Card Party.

The social affair, which also included
a card party. given by the Ladies' Aid
Society Of st. Anthony's Catholic church
Of this city in the Baus hall, on Min
street, last night was very successful
event and was attended by large num-
Der Of the members Of the congregation.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
MIS-. william Lewis.

Mrs. William Lewis. highly respect
ed local young lady, died yesterday at
her home on Central avenue following q
lingering illness Of complication OF
uSeascs Deceased was in her twenty
night year. She leaves n husband to
mourn her loss. The remains will be
taken To- Bethesda on Friday for inter-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
Committee Meets Tonight.

Finat plans fur tho Syrian and Ar
rnnntln Relief fund campaign in Bel
lair" will Il" made ~ - meeting OF tho
"S"Cu,ivr Commits" [" b. held this cv-
rEing at tho Rcd Cross headquarters in
IN" r"mrn"rc:al building. J. Ross
Gr""nl"". III" city chairman. will be in
chaFG.. ni the m"rling.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
eroc.r, xsstiur Tonight.

The Retail Grocers Association OF TINS
city will hold another meeting IN the
Board Of Trade rooms in the Citizens
Bank building on South Fourth street.
this evening, and several important COM
mittecs will be prepared 70 submit their
reports to the organization. Practical
" all OF the grocers as well az the
proprietors of the meat markets or the
town are now connected with the ASSOC
citation.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
District. Captains Report

A meeting Of the ten district captains
in the Armenian-Syrian relief campaign
was held in the lecture room Of the
Presbyterian church last night at 9
o'clock and most were able to make a
complete report, although some had not
been able to finish their district. The
report follows:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
Death Due 60 Remorrhage.

Coroner John r. Wyatt, OF South Bell
aire, has completed his inquest into the
death Of. John Shrimp, soldier, which oc-
CURED at the Exchange hotel on Union
street. A verdict OF death due to an
internal hernorrhage was rendered by the
coroner. Shimp's body was removed to
the home Of a relative at Moundsyille.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
Wednesday Afternoon Club.

The local members Of the Wednesday
Afternoon club Of this city were the
guests Of Mrs. John Fswcett at her
home on Lincoln avenue yesterday af'
ternoon and a large number Of the MEM
beers were present AL spent q very en-.
joyable afternoon. which wGs concluded
with a delicious luncheon
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
FIRE LAST NIGHT

The Central and First ward fire trucks
were called out last night AT 1870 O'Clock
when a nalarm cam" IN from box No. -.
Cinders in CRATE rolled out upon ms
floor in the sherry building. Thu. dam
a &c ,ras slight.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
rornb.r. Funeral Services.

Funeral services Tor the Glen Horn-
bake, former we'll known resident OF
this city, who passed away at sanitar-
ium at Columbus. O., Monday evening
following an extended illness. and whose
body arrived In this city yesterday VIII
take place Friday afternoon with inter-
ment at Riyerview cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
Christian Endsavor Social.

The Christian Endeavor Society OF the
First Presbyterian church will hold one
of their popular socials in the church
parlors. on South Fourth street tonight
and all plans have been completed to
sec that all who attend shall have the
best time they ever had. These affairs
have always been popular. and Will
doubtless draw o good attendance OF the
members
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
n. rsaps Ladder Ala Social.

The Ladies' Aid Society OF st. Pauls
Lutheran church Of this city held an
important business meeting at the
church last evening, at which time some
matters Of Importance to the society
were discussed. Later L committee from
the society were hostesses to the mem
bers and friends at q social.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
italian woman Dead.

Mrs Mary Mark. Of sos North tlltn
street passed away yesterday morning
a. 6:35 o'clock following q short hi
ness OF complications. She was 80
wears of age. was born in Italy. and
il survived BY five small children.
Funeral services will take place TO-
morrow In charge Of Rev. {. \. Null
hcarn. with interment at RiverView.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
Convention In Be1Iatre,

Tho spring convention Of the coal
miners Of sub-district No. is to be held
in the city beginning March II. The
sub-district officials are now preparing
the call for the convention. which Is to
go out to the various locals in the near
future
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
Elect Officers.

At a meeting of the directors Of the
Rose Hill Cemetery Association, George
Pracht was elected as the chairman for
the ensuing year. J. w. Liller was
elected as the secretary Repairs 10
roads in the cemetery will DC made just
as soon as the weather will permit
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
Arrested Tor Assault.

Frank Harvey. colorcd man. was ar
rested at the blast furnace yesterday
afternoon at 1870 o'clock. charged with
assault on a man named Irwin.
He claimed Irwin owed him So and
he was trying to collect the account.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
No verdict Yet.

Coroner John L. Wyatt last evening
had net yet reached Il ."c!Sion following
III" c"H'lur'inC nf In" inquest into IA"
rriahttu! auto ::rrnl"ur which occurred
nj Mnrfin; Ferry n"arl: tw" weeks ago
and which cost Two lives. The coroner
desires In ascertain some further details
before rendering his decision in in"
case. Testimony nov III his hands is
quite conflicting
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
Receiving Bids Now.

Bids are now being received at tho
sab-distrct miners headquarters at
Bridgeport for the erecting of the new
miners temple at Thirty-fourth and
Belmont streets. this city. 1t Is planned
to have work begun just as soon as the
contracts are let.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
Alpha ri Dance tomorrow.

All plans have been completed BY the
committee in charge OF the ST. Valentine
dance, which will be given BY the local
chapter Of the Alpha Pi fraternity In the
rooms of the Elks' club. oil North Fourth
street, tomorrow evening. An excellent
orchestra has been engaged to furnish a
fine program Of dance music FOR the
affair
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
wouen'sr Club Entertained.

The Woman's Club Of this city was
entertained by Mrs. Shrcve. in the
BOARD Of Trade rooms Of the Citizens
Bank building yesterday afternoon and
m excellent program rendered. Practi-
cally all of the members were present
and had n very enjoyable time.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
Yortville mtII to Resunte.

II was reported last night that one
Of the officials Of the Yorkvillc mill
had made the statement that the York
v'llc mill Of the Wheeling Sheet and Tin
plate company will resume operations Of
q part Of their plant on Monday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
Masquerade Dance.

The Bellaire den Of Lions will enter
tain with a masquerade dance Friday
evening In the Armory hall on Union
street An orchestra will furnish the
music for the event
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
PLEADED GUILTY

Fred Mcllott entered plea of guilty
in Squire Frank 5, Mason's court last
evening 10 taking SIS from another man.
He promised TO repay tho So and 10 i;ty
the costs, and III" charge was dropped.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
Grand total ........$1546.02

Quality shoe repairing doubles the life
OF pair Of shoes. Have them remade
by bringing them TO The Shoe Hospital,
1916 Main Street. Wheeling. ja-15-20
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
Astua WIN Close Down.

The Aetna STANDARD mill closes down
entirely this morning at . o'clock ior
the week and will only work three days
a week In the future until business Iln-
proves
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13

The weekly meeting Of Nancta- tribe.
M. 10, improved Order of Rcd Men.
Of this city will DC held in tho t'ratcruA
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
FORMER RESIDENT DEAD

Word WIS received IN Ec!lhlrc yest"r.
day Of the death Ut Newark of Fred
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13

building at noon next TUT sday. They
were busy yesterday securing names Of
those persons who would attend The
dinner will be served under direct
Of Miss Lane, the domestic science in
Structor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13

Freshman girls If the high school
who take llr domestic science, course
will serve Il luncheon III the high school
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13

Stack. u former local young man. He
was aged about 80 years. Death was due
to Influenza. He leaves a wife with
of relatives here.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13

Fro Committee to Confer.
The committee appointed from the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13
Wrestling Bout in South
Wheeling February n

II wa. announced last night that the
wrestling bout between Wflabee. thE
"Poli.h Giant" and Hun Butler will be-
pulled off on February n. in the Polish
hail. Forty-fifth street.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-13

BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-24

her home in Websterville, having been
guest the past week of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred weeks
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Batchelder and Mr.
and Mrs Eugene LaPlant motored to
Washington Sunday.
Pearl Bailey returned Sunday to her
home in Hardwick, after weeks stay
with Mr. and Mrs. V. A. Ainsworth
Mrs. William Weeks, while on her way
to Hardwick Thursday, got thrown from
the wagon and was quite badly bruised
and shaken up.
Mrs. May Spence of Marshfeld was
guest Thursday and Friday of Mr. and
Mrs. w. o. Beck.
Miss Beatrice Bailey returned the last
Of the week to her home in st. Johns
bury, after weeks visit with relatives
here.
Mrs. Fri Spencer returned Wednesday
to her home in Marshfield after a few
days visit with her sister, Mrs. W. C..
Peck.
Eugene LaPlant has secured employ
ment in Hardwick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merton Morse Of Marsh.
field were visitors Friday of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. c. Peck.
Mrs. Belle Celley and Mrs, Maud Da-
Wis were business visitors in Hardwick
Monday.
Mrs. Hattie Hackett Of Burlington was
guest the first of the week Of her
brother, r. f. Doty
Miss Mildred Davis OF WATERFOWL,
Mass, is in town, guest Of relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Packer were bust
ness visitors in Montpelier Monday.
owen Sweeney left Monday for Bos-
ton for medical treatment.
H. S. Benjamin was a recent visitor in
Cabot.
Mrs Arthur Miller and children Of
Graniteville were Sunday visitors of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Weeks.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-24
WORMS MAKE
SICK CHILDREN

Signs of worms in children are: De-
ranged stomach, swollen upper lip, sour
stomach, offensive breath, hard and full
belly with occasional gripings and pains
about the navel, pale face of leaden tint,
eyes heavy and dull, twitching eyelids,
itching of the nose, itching of the rectum,
short dry cough, grinding Of the teeth,
little red points sticking out on tongue,
starting during sleep, slow fever.
The safe method for Kidding the child
Of worms is to use Dr. True's Elixir Mrs
William g. BONN of Caddo, Oklahoma,
wrote regarding DR., True's Elixir, 1--WE
have used it for our children for the last
twelve years and certainly know the val
ne of IT," You can buy DR.. True's Elixir
wherever medicine is sold. Pleasant tast-
ing-gentle acting. The family laxative
and worm expeller for children and
grown folks-Ady.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-24
EAST BETHEL

Charles NJ. Wedgewood of Hathorne,
Mass, is at Mrs Nettie Wills for few
days, and calling on old friends in this
vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Sumner came
last week to remove their goods from
the Smith house to Putney, where Mr..
Sumner is employed
H. V. Allen went Monday to Randolph
to begin work for Sargent, Osgood &
Roundy.
Miss Hanks of Washington, d. c., is
visiting at J. H. Bucks.
Mr. Davis and family from Royalton
have moved into Mrs 2. G. Houses tene-
ment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-24

phate known among druggists as bitro-phos-
phate, which is inexpensive and is sold by
f. A. Drown & Co. in Barre and most all
druggists under a guarantee of satisfaction
or money back. BY feeding the nerves direct
ly and by supplying the body cells with the
necessary phoephoriG food elements, btro-
phosphate should produce welcome ,transfor-
nation in the appearance; the Increase in
weight frequently being astonishing.
Increase in weight also carries with it q
general Improvement in the health. Nervous
ness. sleeplessness and lack of energy, which
nearly always accompany excessive thnness'
should soon disappear dull eyes ought to
brighten, and pale cheeks glow with the bloom
of perfect health Miss Georgia Hamilton, who
was once thin and frail, reporting her own
experience, writes: "Bitro-P Phosphate has
brought about magic Transformation with
me. l gained 10 pounds and never before felt
so WELL"
CAUTION: - Although bitro-phosphate is
unsurpassed for relieving nervousness, sleep
lessness and general weakness, 1t should not
owing TO its tendency to increase weight, be
used by anyone who does not desire TO put on
fesh.--Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-24
Consider This Woman's Case.

Mrs. A. l.. DeVine of Los Angeles,
Cal, says: after | had suffered from
female trouble for years, not being
able to do my homework, or get any re-
lief from doctors, Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound made me well
woman, and | want to tell the world
the good this medicine does This WON
an is perfectly justified, and should be
commended for telling others how she re,
gained her health--Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-24
We Cannot Tell How Long

a man will live, but base our calucu
lations on the average life of large
number. We perform on an income
basis what the individual would have
done if he had lived to do it. Put your
family on our pay roll The service will
begin Immediately in event of your
death National Life ms. Co., of VT,
(MutualD s. S. Ballard, general agent,
Rislto block. Montpelier. Vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-24
WOODBURY.
Woodbury. Baseball Team Won from
North Montpelier, S to 3.


The Woodbury. baseball team defeat
ed North Montpelier at the latter place
Sunday, to 3, in thrilling game. The
playing was the kind that all lovers of
the sport like to see The battery for
Woodbury. was d. Atkinson and Ross;
for North Montpelier, Bean, Cutting and
Gokey. The following is the score by
innings:
Woodbury. =. Il 022 5000 0-5
North Montpelier % 0 2 5000 O--3
Teams wishing games will do well to
write H. M, Blake, Mgr, Woodbury..
Hester Doty Of Springfield is guest
Of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. f. f. Doty
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cookson of Worces-
ter are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Cookson.
Mrs. Bertha Packer and two children
were Sunday visitors of Mr.. and Mrs.
VILLAIN Felix
Evelyn Raycraft returned Sunday to
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-24
WAITSFIELp

There will be no service at the NJ.
+. church next Sunday, nor at South
Fayston in the afternoon, owing TO the
absence from home of the pastor.
Miss Daisy Ford and Miss Winnie
Brook, both of Montreal, are guests of
Rev and Mrs Allen Kirkness at the NJ.
L. parsonage.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-24

soft curved lines
of health a n d
beauty, I h ere
are evid e ntly
thou sands OF
men and women
who keenly feel
their e x cessive
thinness.
Thinness and
w e a k ness are
often due to
starved nerves.
Our bodies need
more phosphate
I h an is con-
tanned in mod
ei-n foods. Ply
sicians c a ! m
there is nothing
that will supply
I h is deficiency
so we'll as the
orCanic n os-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-24
Orange County Red Cross Chapter Notes.

Miss Newell. director of the division
bureau Of chapter production, now in Eu
rope, writes that she hears of the bless
ings the garments we have sent over
have proved to the destitute peoples.
Are you making one of the 10000 lay.
cites that must be completed this sum
mer and which Miss Newell says are SO
much needed? There are more to be
distributed so call on Mrs. Alis of Ran
dolph TO supply you at once.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-24
NORTH MONTPELIER

Dancing school, North Montpelier hall,
Thursday evening, July "a. Prof. Ell.
more, master; SOC per couple.--adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-24
Thin PEOPLE.
SHOULD take
PHOSPHATE
Nothing Like Plain Bitro-Phosphate to Put
on Firm, Healthy Flesh and to Increase
Strength, Vigor and Nerve
Force.

Judging from the countless preparations
and treatments which continually beng
advertised for the purpose of making thin
people feshy, developing arms, neck and bust,
and replacing ugly hollows and angles by the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-09-11
HUTTON

We regret very much in having to
chronicle this week the very unfor-
tunate happening which occurred to
one of the most progressive and ener-
getic farmers of this community,
namely Mr.. Martin Hughes, who re-
sides on one of the best and most
profitable farms in the state The
gentleman was returning from the
barn after attending to his stock on
the evening of September End, when
colt, which was grazing nearby,
stealthily crept up from the rear, and
without warning kicked Mr. Hughes,
prostrating him where he remained
several minutes in a semi-conscious
condition. After futile attempts to
rising, he signaled and called to his
wife, who at the time was busy per-
forming duties about the home, which
was approximately go yards from the
scene of the accident. After painful
interval he succeeded finally in gain
ing the attention of his wife, who re-
alizing him to be in distress, fastened
to her husband, and with the assist
ance of relatives, who CHANGED to be
passing by, managed to get the in
jured man to the house, where home
remedies were administered, until DR..
Henry McComas, of Oakland, having
arrived rendered the suffering man
invaluable service. 1t was learned
that the bones of the arm were broken
while the shoulder was severely bruised
He also sustained minor cuts and
bruises about the face. The high
spiritedness of the animal cannot be
accounted for, as prior to this it had
always appeared very gentle and
tame.
The people of this community trusts
that Mr.. Hughes may have a speedy
recovery and suffer no i'll effects as a
consequence of this very unfortunate
event.
Mrs. Charles Eggers, of Oakland,
and sister Miss Helen Haggerty, of
Washington, D. C. were guests of
Miss Margaret Feeney at Edgewood
Thursday.
Mr.. Jerry ]. Pendergast, of Hutton,
was an Oakland business visitor Sat
urday.
Mrs. Helen Fleming, of Baltimore
and sister, Mrs. Mary Burke, of Cum
berland, spent a day recently with
their brother Mr.. Stephen Faherty.
Miss Clark, of Terra Alta, W. Va
was a business visitor to this place
Saturday.
Quite a number of our people
throughout this section are suffering
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-09-11
SOIL FERTILITY,
ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL.

Because many conditions influence
soil fertility" 1t is not easily defined.
In a broad sense 1t means the power
or ability of soil to produce crops I'M
der certain definite conditions which
cannot be changed by man. On the
other hand, certain phases of fertility
are distinctly dependent upon man.
Potential fertility is measured by the
total content of food elements in the
soil, whereas actual fertility is that
part of the potential fertility which is
in such form that it may be used by
the plant. 1t is, therefore, the farm
er's mission to so work his soil as to
increase the amount of actual fertility
by changing the form Of part of the
potential fertility to a form disable by
the plant.