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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06
USE FOR FROSTED POTATOES
Trials Show That Clean, White Starch
of Good Quality Can BE
Profitably Made.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agricultural
Frosted and decayed potatoes have
been found in trials conducted by the
United States department of agricul-
ture to be entirely capable of produc-
ing acceptable and frequently normal
yields of clean, white starch of good
quality. Much of this material ap-
pears to possess a potential value for
the production of sizing starch APP
proximqting that of the stock at pres
ent used for this purpose. The me-
chanical difficulties in recovery from
decayed pulp are sometimes greater
and sometimes less than from normal
stock. Modified procedure adapted to
these abnormal pulps doubtless could
be devised, department specialists
say, but there seems to be no reason
why the present method might not be
applied profitably in the meantime in
the production of sizing starch in fac
tories at the large shipping centers
installed to utilize the great quanti-
ties of frozen and decayed potatoes
arriving during the fall and winter.
This would turn to profitable account
large supplies at present without
value, but which are a serious burden
of expense since to their cost of pro-
duction must be added transportation
and dumping charges.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06
These Young Animals Are Growing
Into Money Day and Night.

come of local superstitions and a lack
of knowledge concerning the digestive
process of the cow. Instead of such
treatment an effort should be made
to determine the exact nature of the
illness affecting the COW with a view
to applying proper treatment.
1t may be confidently expected with
an approaching return of the animal
to state of normal health there will
be a restoration of the process of di-
gestion, including the function of
rumination or cud.chewing.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06
BIG GAIN IN POTATO YIELD
Production Per Acre Is Thirty-Six Per
Cent Higher Than That of
Twenty Years Ago.

prepared by me United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
Inc yield of potatoes per acre is
gradually increasing in this country,
as shown by the records of the bureau
of crop estimates of the United States
department of agriculture. During
1S66-1S74 the average annual yield per
acre was 81 bushels, but the average
markedly declined to 71.3 bushels in
1SS5-1S94. Perceptible recovery was
made in the following ten-year period
and much larger recovery, rising
to new high-water mark, was reach
ed in 1905-1914, with it's average yield
of 81 bushels per acre.
In 20 years the productivity of the
average potato acre increased SO per
cent. This increase is due to various
causes, among which are greater spe-
cialization of production. more inten-
sive treatment, and higher fertility Of
the soil. The ten-year average yield
OF 81 bushels per acre in 1905-1914
was followed by 96.3 bushels in 1915,
sos bushels in the very low year 1916,
and zoos bushels in 1917.
Compared with population, the Yield
OF potatoes per acre declined from
1S66-1774 to 1905-1914. The gain of
production per capita in recent years
has been more because of increased
acreage than because of increased pro-
dUctiOn per acre.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06
RELIABLE PRESCRIPTION
FOR The KIDNEYS

For many years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained by DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
the great kidney, liver and bladder medi.
cine.
It is physicians prescription.
Swamp-Root is a strengthening medi-
cine. 1t helps the kidneys, liver and blad-
der do the work nature intended they
should do.
Swamp-Root has stood the test of years.
It is sold by all druggists on its merit and
it should help you. No other kidney medi.
cine has so many friends.
Be sure to get Swamp-Root and start
treatment at once.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten c IS to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When. writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06
Royal Journalist.

Journalism has a royal recruit in
the king of Siam, who recently con-
tributcd an article to n Siamese jour
nal on the Freedom of the Seas" 1t
would be interesting to know whether
he ussd ordinary Siamese or palace
language The latter came into exis-
tence in order that the tender ears of
royalty should not be offended by I'M
pleasant or indicate expressions,
while all royal actions had to sound
different from similar actions per-
formed by lesser people. This royal
al tongue.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06
WAS GOOD ENOUGH REASON
Accused Mans Lawyer Asserted His
Clients Innocence, So What Was
There for Jury to Do2

"The following story either shows
extreme ignorance on the part of a
juror, or it shows what a wonderful
charm some lawyers exercise on a
jury" said a former marshal of a
southern Indiana city.
"a murder was committed and it
was not long before we had the man
who we were sure had committed the
deed. But he had money and he re-
tanned the best lawyers. The two law
yers We will call White and Black, be-
cause White and Black are not their
real names. The jury was made up
largely of men who titled the soil.
They were of the honest sort. White
and Black, especially White, so pre-
sented their clients case, telling how
he could not do such a horrible deed,
using their handkerchiefs occasionally
in the telling, that the jurors were car
ried away and voted for acquittal.
Later l met one of the jurors and
1 said to him: Jones, why did you
vote to acquit the prisoner The evil
dence showed clearly that he was
guilty
"'No, sir, that man was not guilty,
said Jones. What makes you think
so| l countered. why, because Mr..
White said he wasn'tp concluded
Jones'"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06
Music for All Occasions.

Until Aunt May came to her house
to visit. eight-year-old Marian cried for
everything she wanted. Aunt May
with the intention of curing her niece
formed the habit of singing (as Marian
wepD. Don't cry, little girl, don't
cry etc" All TO Marian's disgust.
One night when father was fussy,
Auntie proved that there was a song
to sui him. Sweetly she sang: Pack
up your troubles in your old kit bag
and smile, smile, smile"
A few nights later a bachelor of very
uncertain age came to call on Aunt
May. Auntle was very happy until
suddenly from the next room vlctrola
came:
Darling, I Am Growing Old"
Marian had seized her chance to
prove that there were songs for all
occasions.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06
Chicago a Diamond Center.

New York during the war has be-
tiers Of the diamond trade. The Unit
ed States now buys almost the entire
output OF the South African mines
which supply 90 per cent of the worlds
diamonds. Several diamond cutting
factories have been established in New
York. The diamond headquarters OF
the West are in Chicago. 1t is said
more cut and uncut diamonds are
housed in Que building in Chicago
than in any one building in the world.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06
Autocrat and Diplomat.

"William !" she shouted in a voice
fit to command a regiment, take your
feet off the table this very instant :"
Margaret, 1 want you to KNOW" he
said in voice that was surcharged
with manly determination, that there
is but one person in the world that
l will allow to talk to me in that way"
With an irate mien she arose and
looked into his eyes.
"And who is that, sir, may ask? ?"
she Numbered.
"Why, you, my dear" he gently an
swered, as he removed his feet from
the table.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06
70 WEAK
TO FIGHT

Comeback" man was really never
and-out. His weakened condition
Sc of overwork, lack of exercise, i'm
+ eating and living demands stimula-
to satisfy the cry for health-giving
lite and the refreshing sleep essential
rength. GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil
ules, the National Remedy of Holland,
do the work. They are wonderful.
hree of these capsules each day will put
man on his feet before he knows it;
neither his trouble comes from uric acid
oisoning, the kidneys, gravel or stone in
he bladder stomach arrangement or other
ilments that befall the over-zealous Amer
lean. The best known, most reliable rem
edy for these troubles is GOLD MEDAL
Harlem Oil Capsules. This remedy has
stood the test for more than 200 years
since its discovery in the ancient labora-
tories in Holland. 1t acts directly and
gives relief at once. Don't wait until you
are entirely down-and-out. but take them
today. Your druggist will gladly refund
your money if they do not help you. Ac-
cept no substitutes. Look for the name
GOLD MEDAL on every box, three sizes.
They. are the pure, original, imported
HARLEM Oil Capsules.-Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06
A Bad Excuse.

In the good old days of long ago a
king said to his jester: Fool, give
me an illustration of the truth of the
old adage, "A bad excuse is worse than
no excuse and be quick about it."
The jester at once placed his arms
round the king and kissed him most
affeetionately.
The king waXed exceedingly wrath.
''How dare you take such liberty, you
inSolent varlet :" he exclaimed.
Il beg your majesty's pardon" re-
piled the jester. 81 thought it was the
Queen."-London Chronicle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06
CONVENIENT GRANARY
FOR A GENERAL FARM
Profitable for Every Farmer to
Provide Adequate Storage.
Excellent Arrangement Devised for
Grain Farm-AlIeyway Provided
Where Seed Can Be Famed or
Treated for Disease.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture)
In view of the present high prices
of all grains it is profitable manage
ment for the general farmer to provide
adequate and dependable storage for
these valuable farm products. The
division of rural engineering of the
bureau of public roads, United States
department of agriculture, has devised
an excellent arrangement for a large
granary adapted for the general grain
farm. This storage is "a by IA feet
in floor dimensions and is subdivided
into four bins, each of which is Z
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06
WATERING cows IN WINTER
Water Should Be Twenty Degrees
Above Freezing Point-Animais
Need Ample Amount.

prepared by the Unitcd States Depart.
ment of Agriculture)
All animals require plenty of good
pure water This is especially true Of
the milking COW, as water constitutes
more than three-fourthS of the total
volume of milk. The water supply,
therefore. demands the dairyman's
most careful attention. Stale or i'm
pure water is distasteful to the COW
and she will not drink enough for max
imum milk production. Such water
may also carry disease germs which
might make the mill; unsafe for hu-
man consumption or be dangerous to
the COW herself. During the winter.
when cows are stabbed the greater part
of the time, they should be watered
two or three times a day unless ar
engagements have been made to keep
water before them at all times. The
water should, if possible, be Is or 20
degrees above the freezing point and
should be supplied at practically the
same temperature every day. When
water well above freezing temperature
is stored in tanks and piped directly
to the COW, there is probably little oc-
caSiOn for facilities to warm it. When
1t stands in a tank on which ice often
forms, it usually pays well to warm it
slightly. This can be done by a tank
heater, by live steam. or by hot water
from boiler. If boiler is used for
running q separator or for heating
water to wash and sterilize utensils,
steam from it can readily and cheapIy
be used to warm the water.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06
View of Granary Planned by Rural
Engineers of Department of Aqri-
culture.

by 9 feet, and has a capacity Of
450 bushels. Each bin is provided
with a door through which the grain
may be distributed into the storage,
while it also has a protected scoop
door through which the grain can be
delivered. The four bins front on an
alleyway which is by il feet. where
the seed can be famed and cleaned
or else treated against disease. In
case of emergency, where the grain
crop exceeds the permanent storage
capacity, this space also may be par
titioned off and utilized for storage
purposes. The total capacity of the
permanent bins is 800 bushels, while
the emergency space also available in
the central cleaning floor increases the
total possible storage to over 2,100
bushels.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06
Cause for Reioicinu.

The morning of the eleventh, when
the bells began ringing and the whis-
ties blowing, Betty Weakened up and
asked what it meant.
9Th" war is over and now we shall
have peace" l explained
"Oh. goody!" she said in such a re-
Heved tone. Now can begin to spend
a little of my own money Chicago
Tribunn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06
KEEP SHEEP ON EVERY FARM
No Other Animal Better Adapted to
Convert Weeds and Waste into
Food and Clothing.

No animal approaches the sheep in
converting weeds and waste into food
and clothing. There is a wealth of
both in the wasted grass and weeds
of barr lots, fields and roadsides. Let
there be "a bunch of sheep on every
farm"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06
Too Much to Expect.

'Do you expect Josh will be able to
speak French when he gets homer"
asked Mrs. COrntossel.
"No,' replied her husband. you
can take it from me that Josh has
been too busy fighting to stop an learn
any fancy accomplishments"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06
Cuticura Compilations.

Nothing better than Cuticura Soap
daily and Ointment as needed to make
the complexion clear, scalp clean and
hands soft and white. For free sam
pies address "Cuticura, Dept. X, Bos-
ton" Sold by druggists and by mail
Soap %, Ointment 25 and 50.-Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06
Exactinq Customer.

anyhow, l wouldn't feed Crown
Prince Willie along with the other
Germans" exclaimed the unrelenting
woman.
"Why not?"
Hes the sort that would get dis
agreeable unless you always gave him
white bread and three Jumps of sugar
In his coffee"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06
How's This ?

We offer 10000 for any case of catarrh
that cannot be cured by HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is TAX
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
Sold by druggists for over forty years.
Price 75c. Testimonials free.
F. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06
Often the Case.

"That Kaiser Bill was bad actor"
"Yes," said Mr.. StOrmington Barnes.
"And like many another bad actor he
was so busy getting his name in big
type on the billboards that he failed
to see the handwriting on the wall"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06
countrv,s chanp;on Knitter.

The day the armistice was signed
Miss Hannah Turner of West Pitts
field Mass, finished her one hundredtl
sweater for the navy. She began knit
ting in December, 1917, which means
that she produced one sweater in every
three days. When she notified Boston
that she had completed her eightietf
sweater she was told she had beaten
any knitter in the United States. In hel
spare moments she also made one OF
two mufflers and some wristlets. She
had never done any knitting before she
undertook this wartime work.
New York has 1888 September reg
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06
Enthusiastic.

Hes very enthusiastic about any
project he thinks of going into"
Counts his chickens before they are
Matched, eh?"
"Yes, and figures two to a SHELF
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06
Lending a Hand.

Don't you want to lend a hand to
our soldier boys on the other side?"
asked the orator at the woman's meet
ing.
Lend a hand?' piped up one of
the sweet young things. "Why, I
gave my hand to one before he went
overt"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06

Good health depends upon good digestion.
Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills safeguard
your digestion and your health. Tonic as
well as purgative. Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06

"A grateful nation will not be boast.
full nation.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06

The cemeteries are full of people
who thought they weren't sick
enough to call in doctor.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06

Girls think 1t unlucky to lose the
chance of getting an opal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06

You never can know how superior to other
preparations DR. Peerys Dead Shot Is I'M
til you have tried it once. A single dose
cleans out Worms or Tapeworm. ADV.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06
Superstitious Methods.

Placing wads of hay in the mouth,
the use Of salt pork, and similar meth
DDS for restoring the cud are the out
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06

Keep clean inside well as outside by taking
gentle laxative at least once week, such as
Doctor Pierces Pleasant Pellets. Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06

When Baby Is Teething
GROVES BABY BOWEL MEDICINE will correct
the Stomach and Bowel troubles Perfectly harm
less. See directions the bottle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06
'CUD"ESSENTIAL
TOCOW'S HEALTH
Suspension of Chewing Is One of
First Indications of Sick
ness of Animal.
find CAUSE OF DISTURBANCE
With Return of Normal State There
Will Be Restoration of Process of
Digestion, Including Function
of Illumination.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
Although the relation of the act of
chewing the cuG to the natural process
of digestion in cattle is probably quite
generally understood, the United
States department Of agriculture fire.
quietly receives inquiries concerning
the proper treatment for cattle which
have 'lost their cud," the impression
apparently being that the cud is some
thing which can mechanically disap-
pear, and when so lost must be re-
placed in order to restore the animal
to health.
Is Natural Process.
Illumination or chewing the cud is a
natural process in connection with the
digestion of cattle and other ruminant
animals. In ruminants the food when
first taken into the stomach is i'm
perfectly chewed, and is returned to
the mouth for reconstruction. This re-
turned ball of food is termed "the
cud." -
So called loss of cud, the department
explains, is simply Il suspension ii
chewing, frequently >one of the first
indications of sickness in any kind of
ruminant animals, since ruminantS
generally stop chewing the cud when
feeling out OF condition. Any condi-
ton affecting the general health of
cattle may result in suspension of
chewing, and there is almost certain to
be an interruption of this process
when there is any pronounced dis
turbance of digestion.
Sumo rstitious Methods
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06
Innorfe1f IN NNo4heya

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that it
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06

Many mean men are men of means
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06

Women all over the world realize
more and more that their, work at home
helped the men at the Front. 1t in
volved great sacrifices, haiid work ana
unusual physical strength. Women at
home should study nursing for the
home. A good way to lea
ask your druggist for a c.
send SOC to publishers of the
ical Adviser" 663 Main ST., B
N. Y, and get copy Of their 1000
book bound in cloth, with chapter
First Aid, Taking Care of the Sick
Wounded, Physiology, Hygiene, Knat,
my, Sex Problems, Mother and Babe
Nobody, man or woman, can do good
work when health ais impaired. If a
woman is nervous or has dizzy spells,
suffers from awful pains at regular or
irregular intervals she should turn to a tonic
made up of herbs, and without alcohol,
which makes weak women strong and sick
women well. 1t is DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription. Send DR.. Pierce, Buffalo,
N. Y, 10 cents for trial package.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06

New York has 1888 September reg.
istered enemy aliens.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-06

prepared by the Unitcd States Depart.
ment of AgricultureD
The Elk Mountain pilot. [volume] (Irwin, (Ruby Camp), Gunnison County, Colo.) 1880-19??, 1919-07-03
Soldier. Bring French Brides.

Paris.-Passrort officers at the
American embassy are working night
and day providing papers for the
French brides of American soldiers
who are about to leave for the United
States. Many of the brides are accom-
panied by their khaki-clad husbands.
some bringing their mothers with them
and many are alone. In the daily queue
at the embassy are French girls from
nearly all the provinces. There are
large girls and small girls, beautiful
girls and plain girls, simple country
girls unassumingly gowned and girls in
the rakish hats and short skirts Of the
Paris boulevards.
The Elk Mountain pilot. [volume] (Irwin, (Ruby Camp), Gunnison County, Colo.) 1880-19??, 1919-07-03

New York-The last ten days have
witnessed the movement OF large
amounts of gold coin from the United
States to the Orient and South Amer
lea. Shipments of several million dol
lars to China have been made during
that period and 1t Is estimated before
the present movement is terminated
$4,000, 600 will have been sent to that
country. To date approximately So
O0O, 600 has gone to Japan and 1t is
probable that a similar amount will
lie sent within the next few days.
The Elk Mountain pilot. [volume] (Irwin, (Ruby Camp), Gunnison County, Colo.) 1880-19??, 1919-07-03

washington.-The question of whe-
Their the President would have the
power to repeal wartime prohibition
by declaring rehabilitation complete
was discussed In the House by Repre-
sentative HOch Of Kansas. There
seems to be a general belief" Mr.. Hoch
said, that the President not only has
the power to repeal the act, but in
tends to do SO. The liquor interests in
many sections Of the country are open
ly defying the law and are taking out
licenses for the next fiscal year.
The Elk Mountain pilot. [volume] (Irwin, (Ruby Camp), Gunnison County, Colo.) 1880-19??, 1919-07-03

Washington.-The national war Ia
Dor board has ended Its activities pre-
paratory to final dissolution by the
President. No new cases will be heard
nor new applications received, but
present controversies, Jointly submit
ted, which cannot be concluded prior to
June 30, will be assigned to the Joint
chairman or a section of the board for
disposition. The board said it hid rec
commended that with the approval Of.
the President all administration dutiea
in connection with the unfinished cases
and all records and files of the board
be transferred to the Department Of
Labor.
The Elk Mountain pilot. [volume] (Irwin, (Ruby Camp), Gunnison County, Colo.) 1880-19??, 1919-07-03
Araonns ca.ualtis. 10000.

Washington American casualties
during the forty-seven-day Meuse-Ar-
COME offensive aggregated 10000
men, or 10 per cent of the total OIL. :
100000 engaged, according to ''sta-
tistical summary. Of the war with Ger
many" prepared by Col. Leonard P.
Ayers, chief Of the statistical branch of
the general staff and published by the
War Department. Best information OBJ
talnable by the general staff places the
total battle deaths for all belligerents
at Z, 450.200.