The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12

per dream" instantly vaniStes, for tn
territory this vital line Of commune,
ton between Germany and the Ba
kan peninsula.
1t Is an elementary axiom OF econoH
les that the prime factor necessnr
to the successful existence Of cOu1
try is its capacity to produce stuff
cheney from the soil to properly sus
tain its people. Bohemia fulfills thi
prerequisite; nay, 1t does more,
reaps such bumper crops that he
neighbors are dependent on her t
supplement their meager and INSULT
| cient harveSts-
More than 80 per cent Of the tota
area of the country is devoted to ag
ricultural pursuits. The well-kep
meadows and the intensively cultivat
ed fields. particularly those known as
the Garden of Bohemia, remind one III
beauty and prOductivenesS, of the Mo
hawk valley of the empire state. The
yield of grains is so abundant that ii
meets the domestic requirements and
allows for large quantities to be ex-
ported. AS matter Of fact, the 9th.
er countries Of the former Austro
Hungarian empire invariably depend
ed upon the Bohemian surplus cereals
to supplement their scanty crops,
which at all times are far short of sat.
isfying the peoples needs.
For its supply of refined sugar Bo-
hemia looks to her beets. The annual
bounteous yields are such that they
supply the Czechs with sugar and per-
init the export Of approximately five
hundred thousand tons, or about Is
per cent Of the total. In England the
Bohemian sugar finds ready market !;
here 1t has been favorably known for
many years. Potatoes are a staple
food of the country and the return OF
the soil is such that none are imported.
Cattle raising is another major in
dustry. The model country in this
field, in Europe. is Denmark, therefore
q comparison is permissible. Denmark
maintains about seventy-three head of
cattle to the square mile, while Bo-
hemia boasts of 81 head. But this i'm
pOrtant distinction must be borne In
mind that Denmark Is an exclusively
cattle-raising country, while Bohemia
Is both a cattle-raising and agricul-
tural community. Therefore this phase
of the natural productiveness of Be-
hemia is strikingly illustrated.
In the poorer lands, those unsuitable
for tillage, the rearing Of sheep Is a
industry. The supply of wool
is but slightly less than the require
ments of the people. Hog raising is
another important factor and those
raised annually answer the country's
needs, and the surplus. which is i'm
mense. is eagerly absorbed by foreign
Bohemian hops have a worldwide
reputation. They are one Of the most
important ingredients of a popular.
though at present much banned, bev-
The climate Of Bohemia is well suit
I'd to horticulture and the wines and
'ruits Of its orchards. especially the
,lums, enjoy extensive and favorable
The annual yields are plen-
iful. After providing for the domes-
ic demands the excess is disposed of
o less fortunate people, for these are
'ntirely dependent upon the Bohemian |
Mineral Deposits Varied
Directing attention to the mineral |
deposits Of the country we are as
ounded by the lavishness Of nature,
or 1t endowed the country with near
' every useful metal and mineral ex-
ept salt, which Is entirely absent. The
onnage yielded by the Bohemian col
eries is Of considerable Importance,
or it satisfies the coal requirements
f the homes and Of the domestic in
ustries, while the surplus. which is
lrge, is absorbed in foreign markets.
The iron ore deposits Of Bohemia
re extensive and are one Of the most
aluable of its natural resources.
bout One-half Of the yearly produc-