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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-21
THE INTERNATIONAL EAR

There will be little ears of corn, me-
dunn sized ears of corn and big ears
of corn exhibited at the international
Grain and Hay Show to be held No
vember 29-December in connection
with the International Live Stock
Exhibition in Chicago.
A giant ear of corn has been en-
tered by one Of the corn belt states
and has been termed "The Interna-
tional Ear" This ear of corn is 81 in
ches long, 30 inches in circumference,
has 80 rows with 225 kernels to the
row, making a total of 1880 kernels
on the ear. This will be, no doubt,
the largest ear of corn ever exhibited
and one that is so unusual that it
will attract the attention of every
visitor. Mr. 81
Throughout the entire country
farmers are. examining their corn and
their grains, selecting the best than
can be found and are grooming. and
preparing them for the great Interna-
tional show. Every one interested in
seeing these products should arrange
to attend the Exposition November
29-December 6.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-21

East Lansing, Nov. 2O.-The trunks
OF young orchard trees need careful
protection at this season of the year
against injury during the winter from
mice and rabbits. Fruit tree bark
furnishes such palatable food for
these small animals that serious loss
is very likely to occur in orchards
that are not protected.
Trees that have been grown in sod
or that have corn shocks stacked
between the rows are particularly liza
bic TO injury from MICE" says Prof.
c. p. Halligan, head of the horticul-
turaL department at the Michigan
Agricultural College. ION the other
hand, trees that, are in the neighbor-
hood of thickets or brush run the
same risk from rabbits.
There is no patent paint or wash
thataSSeA can recommend to apply to
trunks or trees to prevent such in
jury. Many OF. the materials that are
often recommended are very likely to
injure the bark, The most desirable
protection Of the trunks is given by
the use Of Ia inch mesh galvanized
scree7, This Should be wrapped
around the trunk .and pressed into the
ground for q depth .1f from u to s in
.cheS 1T Should extehd'aqp to the
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-21

Owing to the coal miners strike
throughout the country. the train serv.
ice on railroads is b ng curt led, both
In passenger trains and rreights The
prospects OF settlement seem to be
poorer every day. and the u s. may
seize the mines in order to provide q
supply OF coal Factories are closed
down In some parts Of the country for a
lack Of coal, while in many cities the
''lightless night" order in force two
years ago has been restored. Curtail
ment Of the use Of coal is the general
order Of the country. Owosso can make
q saving without waiting to be ordered
70 do soft every one will do his share.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-21

Dor. The swollen profits Of factories
and mills as shown in their reports
of dividends and SURPRISES above and
beyond anything they ever dreamed
of, are convincing evidence Of this
fact. Not so long ago an executive
of one of the greatest Of the textile
combinations said they were asking
large prices for their products and
were getting them because conditions
permitted them to do so. 1t is an
other case, like that of the Pacific rail-
WAYS in former days, Of exacting "all
that the traffic will bear" That such
a condition is unstable, all concede.
That it also affords pretext, if not
a reason, for labor to demand its pro-
portionate share of the exactions, has
been only too apparent. The mutter-
ipgs of that patient beast of burden,
the ultimate consumer, are now begin
ming to be heard in protest against the
system of exploitation at his expense,
and it is only question of time when
it must stop. Whether the drop in
prices comes suddenly or not is the
disturbing thought which has much
to do with the wavering policy of much
of the business now current.
REDUCE HIGH COST OF LIVING
At the International Live Stock Elk
position in Chicago, the first week OF
December, an interesting course in
Home Economics will be given under
the direction of Catherine j. MacKay
dean of the Home Economics Depart
| ment of the Iowa State College.
This department, always interest.
ing, will provide instruction concern
ing the cooking and preparation OF
the cheaper and coarser cuts of meats
which have, to certain extent, beer
neglected by the American house
wife, whose training has,not been with
view to utilization of portions of the
carcass that during the period of beef
pork and mutton plentitude were not
seriously regarded by many house.
keepers. She will also help to solve
the servant problem and show how tic
reduce the high cost of living.
The Home Economics Department
of the 1919 International will be one
of it's most valuable features. The
best talent available has been secured
and those who attend will be abund
antly rewarded.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-21

WANTED Horses from to 30 years
old. weighing from 1900 to 1900 lbs
Must be fat. Sutterby's Feed Barn,
Monday and Tuesday, Nov. "a and 30.
Frank Jones.
WANTED-To rent farm. 80 to 1OO
acres, near Owosso, Henderson or Car.
land. Address, Peter Bsndas. st Johns,
r. F. d. Route No 5.
BRICKLAYERS WANTED-Steady
work inside and outside 81 90 per hour
and fare. Byers Brothers, Howell,
Mich 80 80
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-21

The appearance in Louisville, KY, OF
Fritz Kriesler, Austrian violI let has been
called off on complaint Of the American
Legion. The national convention Of
the Legion recently condemned all
efforts to generate sympathy for Ger
many and her allies through operas,
plays, performers and artists of enemy
countries.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-21

Twenty-eight Indiana counties have
waged intensive war against rats, in
cooperation with the United States
Department of Agriculture, through
the Bureau of Biological Survey. A
special day was set apart for this pur-
pose, at which time, according to the
official casualty list. 57,100 rats
"went west" Complete figures are
not available, but estimates are to the
effect that several hundred thousand
rats ended earthly careers on frat
drive day."
The economic value of rat extermi-
nation is considerable, especially to
the farmer, as a single rat will easily
destroy one bushel Of corn year and
at the same time officiate as a special
messenger for the spreading of dis
ease. Rats are very prolific, produc-
ing from to 10 young in litter and
more than 6 filters year, fact
which makes the rat a most formida-
BILE enemy. Notwithstanding the
enormous loss directly traceable to
them, people are not yet easily awak.
ened to the fearful menace of these
pests and the Importance of Kidding
the country of them. Recommends.
tion has been made by the agricultural
authorities that the governor of Indi
ana appoint special "rat day" each
year, in order that this campaign may
be annually continued. During the
recent campaign Knox County led ir
the total number of rats killed, the
Strengthening 10000 of the marauders
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-21

d ~. s. will sell -four to keep the price
down" is the statement made yesterday
morning by Chicago dailies. Let the
United States try out the plan with
other articles in daily demand If they
can sell -four cheaper, The trouble
under the present administration has
been al increase in cost with nearly
everything it has tried to reduce.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-21
Wages in eight leading industries 0

Wages in eight leading industries of
the country have increased all the way
from "a per cent to i12 per cent since
the pre- war period, whereas living costs
have increased only 81 per cent. This
isthe report of the National Industrial
Conference Board, which has been col
Letting the figures in the metal, cotton,
wool, silk. shoes, paper and chemical
industries Michigan Tradesman.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-21

B Sued for 81, 500, 900 for it's failure to
Comply with abuildingE eontract made
with the Hotel Woodward in New York
City, the Ford Motor Co. is ordered by
the courts in that city to pay $500, 900
damages. Henry can now utilize his
Six cent damage verdict against the
Chicago Tribune go
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-21

1.-The circulation record of all news
papers for single issue was recently
eclipsed by the Presse de Paris with an
edition of six million copies. 1t was
necessary to employ the presses OF four
other newspapers to get the edition
printed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-21

Until the price of milk is lowered to
consumers in New York City they will
get along without supply of milk
three days week. Several hundred
thousand housewives will hang out the
mo milk wanted signs 30 long as the
high price prevails.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-21

The United Doctors Is an organization
OF reputable, licensed physicians. They
are all specialists in the treatment of
certain diseases. They treat without
surgical operas ions diseases of all inter
nal organs, stt mach. intestir es, consti
patton. piles, liver, spleen. heart, nerves,
skin, rheumatism, sciatica, goitre, tape
worm, leg ulcers and all long standing,
deep seated diseases Many years exper.
fence. The complete record of thousands
of cases successfully treated prove that
their methods are right. The were
among the first to earn the name.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-21

Carter Glass has presented his resig
nation as secretary of the treasury and
accepted an appointment as U. 8. Sen
iator from Virginia, to succeed Senator
Martin, deceased. Senator Martin was
universally conceded to be one of the
leaders of the democratic party.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-21

NIThe retail price for strictly fresh eggs
has reached 81 18 per dozen in New
York G ty. BY January list, $3.50 is
the price predi ,ted. 1t will pay all to
five the hens their best care possible.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-21
"BLoODLEss SURGEONS

Each staff member has at his command
the knowledge and resources of the or.
ganization. Many people suffer from
diseases that can be alleviated just be-
cause they cannot afford to go to high
priced Specialists and Hospitals at long
distance from their home. No com.
munity has sufficient number suffer.
ing from these diseases to support spec
ial hospitals for their treatment. and
cure. The United Doctors have solved
the problem. Their highly trained Spec
ialists go to each community and will
advise proper course of treatmeat for
the sufferers and instruct them how to
take care Of themselves at home No
matter what you have been told or theex.
perience you had with other physicians,
consult him on this visit It costs moth
ing. Ii your case 10 incurable he will
give you advise as may stay and relieve
the disease. Married ladies must come
with their husbands and minors with
their parents or guardians.
laboratories, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-21

SA bale of cotton was recently sold at
jackson, Mississippi for 81 pound
With the seed the owner realized 1855,
which is said to be record price.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-21
THE OWOSSO TIMES
EDMUND o. DEWEY. PROP.
oWOssO, MICH. NOV. 81. 1919

Capt. R. H. Fitzhugh, the-last sur
viver of Gen. Robt. E. Lee's staff, died
Wednesday at Lexington, Ky; aged 50
years.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-21

All important county news in THE
TIM Est1 per year.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-21

framework branches.
Protection Of this kind will effec-
lively stop the animals from feeding"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-14
OHIO IS ENJOYING BOOM
IN SOFT DRINK BUSINESS
Buckeye Capitalists Sec New Opcn-
ing for Investments as Pro-
hibition'S Result
TO MAKE NON-INToXICANTs
Many New Corporations Arc Organ
lied to Meet Demand for Thirst
Quenching Bcvcragcs-Isrcwcri
Turn to New Products.

COLUMBUS. OHIO. June l3.--Ohio is
experiencing a soft drink boom.
Capital of more than half a million
dollars is represented in new concerns
for the manufacture and sale of nom
intoxicating beverages incorporated in
Ohio within the past six weeks.
One Of the first developments of the
entrance of the state into the prohi-
bition era is the turning of capital
toward the soft drink business in
search of profits. Many brcweries of
the state also have prepared for the
production OF soft drinks.
Guiding the brcwcries. represent a
capitalization Of millions Interested in
concerns which. solely or in part. Will
devote themselves TO the produc, 10
OF cereal drinks. near beer. pop, gin
ger ale, root beer. fruit juices and
beverages and kindred commodities.
Incidentally. the past six weeks have
seen the establishing of four new pro-
prictary medicine concerns in Ohio
win Il total capitalization of $4,000
II is eriden, soft-drink production
is on the way to a tremendous increase
TO satisfy the great new market ere
ated with the coming OF prohibitions
n market which includes several thou
ing cenie"s. in addition TO ,housa nds
OF drug stores, Jefreshment stands.
groceries and other distributors al
ready established. Apparently 1t is
realized the distributing field is fairly
well occupied. as in the past six weeks
only two new concerns have been in
corporatcd for tho sole purpose Of
selling and distributing soft drinks
In the books Of the Secretary Of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-14

state is found evidence OF the belief
that SOFT drink manufacturing offers
new held for capital. They show
the following for the past six weeks:
incorporation OF thirteen concerns
Tor the making OF soft drinks, with
AN an asEregatc capitalization of s5T5.-
Amending of the articles OF in
corporation OF eleven brewcries to in
niuue IN the purpose clause a state
ment or intention to manufacturer OF
soft drinks. VIZ
Incorporation of two concerns FIR dis
.rinutinG soft drinks at wholcsnlc ana
ret III with capitalization of $4,000
me thirteen new corporations plus
.nt eieNcn brcwerics. make IA total of
twenty- four establishments newly on
.e.ed upon the making of nonintoxi-
eating beverages, but OF tho new con
Germs two or three will do n large part
OF tneir business in the handling Of
zee ana In other lines. dcvotinC mart
OF tneir equipment only TO soft drink
some Of the new concerns and some
OF INC brewericS propose in addition
alcoholS. "'i i' l
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-14
CHILD REQUESTS COURT
TO NAME REAL MOTHER
Sixtcen-ienr-Old Girl Was wilied by
Father to Divorced
wife.


NEW YORK. juno 13.-Elizabeth
Goodwin. sixteen. who was willcd by
her father. John \. Goodwin. to his
second wife. Helena Goodwin. was
given back to her real mother. Mrs
Bessie Goodwin Decker. of Maybrook
=: T.. by supreme Court Justice Mullan
after spirited contest between the
two women.
Both women were called mother" by
each that she asked Justice, Mullan TO
decide which should have her.
Mrs Decker was divorced from Good
win in 1914 at Newburg. The child was
awarded to the father. Mrs. Goodwin
later was married to Reynold .. Decker
of Maybrook. by whom She has three
ycar-old daughter.
When Goodwin died. April Is last
although he had willed Elizabeth to
his second wife. on his deathbed he
expressed 10 his mother. Mrs. Bessie
Goodwin, wish that Elizabeth be
brought up by her real mother. The
grandmother stood back OF her sons
first wife i'm tho contest for the child
Her steDmothcr has the right to visit
the child as often as she wishes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-14
TIME TO STOP FOREST
- FIRES is RIGHT NOW
Forestry Association Issues
Explaining Various Pre-
ScntlVe Measures.
WASHINGTON. juno 13.-Tho

WASHINGTON. June 13.-The time
10 stop the forest fires is right now.
. says the announcement from the Amer
q dan Forestry Associa ton. by not hav-
: ms any
- The FIRE in Minnesota last year is
still fresh in tie public mind. and
when 1t is estimated that the fire loss
III 1915 was $2S.5O0, 900 and that $500,
GOO acres were burned, every precau-
;ion should he taken by summer
capmers. says tho association. which is
getting contributions from all over
country. 90 help it's work of re.
:orestins the devastated areas of
~ france ANA Belgium.
Here are some dontS that should be
r tprsie" up on every tent door-ilap:
/. Don't throw YOUR match away un-
til YOU are sure ii is out.
= Don't dLsp cigarette or cigar butts
until the glow is eNtingu!shcd.
5. Don't knock out your pipe ashes
while 10, or Where they viii fan into
dry leaves OF olhcr infiammable ma
!. Don't build camp fire aeainst a
tree. log or stump or anywhere but
on bare soil
). Don, build a camp ire any larger
tA4n it is absolutely necessary.
s Don; leave iirc until YOU are
sure II is out. II necessary smother ii
with earth or wafer.
:. Don't burn brush o. refuse in
near the wood: II there is any chance
thai IN fire may spread beyond your
fpHtIt1 O. mat the Wlnd may carry
spark where they would start a new
tire.
g Don; he any more careless with
IRE IN the woods than YOU are with
ire iu Your own home.
9. Don't be idle when YOU discover
a fire in the woods: il YOU can't put il
OUT yourself get hcln. When a forest
guard. ranger or state fire warden exam
he. reached call him UP on the nearest
telephone you can find.
10 Don't forget that human thought
!eSSR.SS and negligence are the causes
o. more than half OF the forest fires
N iH.s country. and that the smallest
spark may start conhagration that
viii result. in loss OF life and de-
Struct!on OF timber and young growth
valuable not only for lumber, but for
lAv!r Influence in helping to prevent
FcCu. erosion nd drought.
Plans are under way for policing the
- forests with a!rplanes and wireless to
:; aia IN the feht against fires des,ruc-
ION. but The association points out
=J'tat The old ounce of prevention still
heatT The pound of cure in the forests.
now being fast depleted, as we'll as
lSWlere else
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-14
SOLDIER FINDS COUSIN
9 CALLING OUT "KAMERAD"
California BOY Meets Relative Who
Was Pressed Into Service
Against VIII.

SAN FRANCISCO, June i3-Gustav
miller, Alameda boy, had some tough
lighting in the A,rsonne as member
OF the Ninety-frst Division, America n
oNped!tonary force. but his most UNI
usual adventure was when he captured
MS own cousin. prisoner OF war
me story was told following his
arrival from overseas.
Miller was hgh,ins his way toward
) sae German lines when gray-clad
fEure climbed from she'll hole and.
,w!ih arms extended. shouted The ia
-mIliar word "kamerad"
Miller lowered his gun when his
Prisoner suddenly excIa lined in star
tied tone IN eXcelleD; English.
How the devil did you get here"
was the question Gustav hurled back
AZ his prisoner
MNlers cousin. j, seems, was visit
ING his parents in Germany when the
war was declared. He was pressed
into service against his wishes and in
the battle OF the Argonne was as
signed TO headquarters in the rear. He
made good use OF his first opportunity
to escape. and he was on his way Il
the American lines when he ran across
Cousin ems.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-14

LYNCH THEIR PLAYMATE
HING boy While His Brother Stands
Ncnr md Witnesses
Execution.

r nEil;lN, June 13.-Thc Imperial
tontarSki. the cle"en-year- old son of
Louis Tontarski of New Britain was
hanged by two of his play,nates in
me presence OF his brother Walter,
nine years old. The lad was "lynched':
after the manner OF movie" COWBOYS.
ihe scene of the hanging was lot
and the limb of an old apple tree was
used for scaffold beam. Accordins
TO the fearful and hystcrical story
told the New Britain police by wal
ter. his brother had thrown the rope
Eood paying Jobs in tailor shops are
him. when the boys came along and
demanded that Joe give them the
rope. ON his refusal TO do so. they
grabbed il from him and despite his
str .gsles. tied one end or il about his
neck
The other end one OF the boys threw
over the branch OF the tree again.
then both hauled Joe up into the air
and held him there until they became
frightened at the sight Of his purpled
face. when they dropped the rope and
ran
The limp body fell to the ground
and when Walter ran TO his brother
side he was dead
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-14
Large Damage Suit
Gets Solar PLexus
Wado1O's Existence Causes
Fathers Claim to Be
ThroaUn Ont of Court.

CLEVELAND OHIO June l4.-At-
torncys for Frank II. Thompson. Sir.
and for the New York Central Rail-
road. against which Thompson filed
suit for $4,000 damages in the death
of his son, Frank l.. Thompson. Jr Il
conductor who was killed in Collinwood
yards two years ago. were about to
open hearing of the suit in Judge
Homer q. Powcll's court.
one Of tho lawyers for the railroad
glanced at sheet of paper just be-
fore his opening statement. /, was
the application blank made out by the
dead man for railroad job in 1901.
Wait minute" he said hastily.
Was your son married." he asked MIR.
Thompson.
No said Mr. Thompson. II bring
this suit as administrator of his estate.
appointed by probate court
According TO this. your son was
He married girl in Bay City. Mich.
and give: here her name and address
and her mothers name and address"
Judge Powell halle the case and dis
widow YOU have no right in court he
said 10 tho plaintiff, who is sixty & hit
years old His widow is his only
beneficiary and administrator"
He can't have been married" cS-
claimed Mr.. Thompson. He lived a,
home with mother and me from the
time he went TO work for the ra ilroad."
Did he ever work in Bay City"
aSheu the attorney Tor tho railroad.
He did, just before he came 10
Cleveland But 1 don't think it's pos
siblc that he could have been married
and we not know it."
There Will be a search made for
possible widow. Attorneys for the New
York Central said they would institute
ono at once. Judge Powell passed the
case indefinitely.
The petition charged that yoIns
Thompson, who was killed in August.
1917. had just boarded a train Nhen
"A sudden stop threw him under the
car wheels.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-14

ssr spee,or Cole reported to Postmaster
49,. General Burleson today
49,. A preliminary report made public
10y the Postmaster General said,
!. 800 r'Investiga,ion OF telephone case
{ 49, concluded today. The company South
efn Bell) has shown good and suif-
,Sgt cfent for all dismssals or
49, other changes in force and after
.S2l ..,patnstakinE and exhaustive. inquiry. no
~ lj--eSidence is found 10 support the charge
FFfseIs chat employees have been discharE ed
scnSezss or otherwise Disseminated against on
tfsS ~ a. count OF union membership or other
s"fIfer activity. Full report viii go forward
/, e-SS al. soon &C :, can he nrenared and
hSss4. should reach Washington not later than
Monday
- s--.1.-iFhe Postmaster General viii await
tE1ss'ss>A~rrfe arrival OF the fun report IL was
announced at the department, and will
4, Then 60 over I; IN detail
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-14
PREMIUM ON IDLENESS
IF GERMAN BILL PASSES
While Idle Workmen Would he Paid
Ten Marks Ench Day and
wife -Four.

WINSTED, CONN. June l3.-Joseph
NWto3rE!ess Committee has prepared a
II enacted into a law might put A con-
sidera bic premium on idleness Os
tens!hiy; The bin is designed only TO
give !lVinG 10 millions of Germans
cut OF employment. but IL goes so far
mat ihe man who works would be al a
disadvantage.
IN ine ngst place, man would be
though lie declined an offer OF work
tAp.o ymeh. must come only through
ms sollciiaticn. When out of work
"Gh ,nlaN you'd receive ten marks a
60 ~ !" four marks and children
uAner fourteen Two marks
ne ierman newspapers are treating
.Ao prop"sd! with varying degrees Of