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Births Reported.

The following births have been reported t
the health department in the last twenty -fou
hours:
William f. and Nora Zell, girl.
Charles II. and Helen r. Whitbeck, girl.
William F. and Mary NJ. Smith, girl.
Thomas P. and Mabel b. Martin, girl.
James W. and Margaret f. Kendall girl.
William s. and Mildred II. Jones, girl.
George Il. and Agnes W. Herbert, girl.
Charles II. and Anne P. Bradley, girl.
Barton A. jr.. and Theresa NJ. Bean. girl.
Henry and Bessie White, boy.
Earl and Martha Smith, boy.
Raymond E. and Clara f. Shea. girl.
AMBROSE: jr. and George f. Shief, boy. E.
Louis and Maude Queen, boy.
Horace and Pearlina Jefferson. boy.
Norman W. and Florence Harllee. girl.
Meredithe and Corinthian Green boy.
Waverly and Alberta Francis. boy.
Thomas and Minnie Chase, boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-27

Mrs. Silas w. Terry, who has been
visiting her daughter. Nine. Filippo
Camperio. in Madrid, for the past six
months, and later in Milan. has return
ed to this country and is stopping at
the Hotel LIE Marquis, New York city.
NJ and Mrs Archibald Barkie are at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-27

from two years service overseas,
! wore his uniform. with the I'd Division
! insignia on his left shoulder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-27

Mrs. Wesley L. Jones. wife OF Sen,
ator Jones of Washington, wa:
hostess at a small luncheon party to-
day, having as her guests Mrs. Miles
Poindexter and her sister, Mrs
Charles Morton of Seattle, who is
visiting her; Mrs. W. E. Humphreys
wife of former Representative Hum
phreys of Washington, and Mrs +. A
Crump.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-27
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following
Walter Talbert and Leoma Henderson.
George L. Bollman Of Takoma Park. Nd,
and Ester NJ. fudge Of this city.
Charles II. Elmora and Jane 3. Clarke.
Frederick c. Campbell. jr., and Isabella
Hartin.
Ashby Mountjoy and Pearl Eaton.
George G. Campbell and Julia f. Mes.
Joseph f. Brejcha and Mary Wesley. both
Of Baltimore, Md.
Leonard L. Padgett and Alma V Hamm.
James F. Murphy of Pittsburgh, Pa. and
Anna V. O'Connor of this city
Robert W. Mccullough and Edith n. HON.
medicu
Phelan C. Eawn and Mary d. Hanna.
waiter L. Floeckher and Constantine Moure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-27
MANY STORES TO CLOSE.
Labor Day Observance Will Make
Three-Day Holiday.

Practically all the retail stores of
Washington will close all day Mon
day. September 1. it Mas announced
last night by c. J. Columbus, secre-
tary of the Merchants and Manu-
facturers' Association. This will
make a three-day holiday for en-
ployes of retail stores. as most of
them close all lay Saturday. Next
Saturday will ne the last of the July
and August closing days.
The holiday will not apply to res
taurants and cafes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-27

from two years service overseas,
wore his uniform, with the I'd Division
insignia on his left shoulder.
Mrs. L. H. Sims of Columbus, Ohio,
accompanied by her two small daugh-
tiers, Miss Mary Sims and Miss Betty
Sims. is visiting her mother. Mrs.
Mary Ward Shuster. at the Lonsdale.
Mrs. Sims was formerly Miss Eliza
beth Shuster of this city.
Mrs. Silas w. Terry, who has been
visiting her daughter. Nine. Filippo
Camperio. in Madrid, for the past six
months, and later in Milan, has return
the Hotel LIE Marquis. New York city.
Mr. and Mrs Archibald Barkie are at
the Red Lion inn, Stockbcidge, Mass.
for visit.
Plans for the numerous autumn
weddings are rapidly being completed:
MISS Anita Warfield, daughter of
and Mrs. Warfield. has selected Sat-
urday, October IS, for her marriage
to Mr.. Zachary Roberts Lewis Of this
city, son of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Meade Lewis of Virginia.
The ceremony will be performed at
pm, at Trinity Protestant Episco-
pal Church, Towson. The Rev. Henry
B. Lee. rector of the church, Will oin-
eiate reception will fol1 low at n sar
Towson of Gen. and Mrs. Warfield:
Miss Warf1eld will have her cousin,
Miss Susan Carroll Poultney Frick
for her maid of honor and only at
tendant.
Mr.. Lewis will have his brother, Mr..
Edward Boiling Lewis of Roanoke,
Va, for his best man.
Mrs. Ford Thompson has gone to
r IN oneSt OF
Mrs. De Lancey Nicoll for a time.
Mai. Theodore Wrenn. U. S. A., who
Joined Mrs. Wrenn over the week end
in the Green Spring valley. where she
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs }
William Middendorf. has returned to
Washington. where he has been on
duty. They are planning to leave
shortly for California, where he has
been ordered to San Francisco.
Mrs. Samuel Wheatley and her
daughter. Miss Nellie Wheatley. have
returned from Ocean City, Md. where
they were for several weeks.
Mrs C. J. Peoples. wife of Rear Ad-
mifal c. J. Peoples, and her two little
daughters have returned from two
week stay at Yorktown. Va, where
they were guests of Capt. and Mrs. S.
P. Fullinwider.
Mr. and Mrs. v. F.. Woodward of
Bright Waters, Long Island, are visit
ing the latters parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer E. Paine. at 2472 Ontario road.
Mrs. Woodward will be at home in
formally to her friends tomorrow aft
ernoon.
Miss Margaret r. Paine. who re-
Gently returned from France. where
she has been for the past year doing
Red Cross work. has gone to Camp
Oteen, N. c.. near Asheville, where
she is house mother in the Red Cross
Convaleccent house for the soldiers.
Miss Petty and Mrs. Watkins will
be at home at 1914 Massachusetts
avenue northwest, August 20, from 8
to IL pm.
Mrs. Anna A. Harvey. who is spend
ing a month in the west visiting Den
yer. Colo; Los Angeles and Pasadena,
Calf. will return to Washington Sep
TENDER 25.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Morrison have
returned after a motor trip and visit
with relatives at Piney Point, Md.
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Is Millions in Furs at Auction.

NEW YORK, August 26.-Nearly H.
600, 900 fur skins, with a value of S15,
000.0 900. will be offered for sale at the fur
auction at st. Louis September 1920. it
is announced here
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Luncheon Hostess Today.

Mrs. Wesley L. Jones. wife Of Sen
ator Jones of Washington, was
hostess at small luncheon party to-
day, having as her guests Mrs. Miles
Poindexter and her sister, MIS-.
Charles Morton of Seattle, who is
visiting her; Mrs W. z. Humphreys
wife of former Representative Hum
phreys of Washington, and Mrs E. A.
Crump.
The American minister to Sweden.
Ira Nelson Morris, sailed from New
York yesterday aboard the ,Lapiana |,
for Sweden. Mrs. Morris. who is at
the st. Regis in that city, will re-
main in this country a few more
weeks.
The assistant secretary of the Navy
will leave Washington on SATURDAY
for Fairhaven, Mass, to remain over
Labor day with Mrs. Roosevelt ana
their children.
Gen. and Mrs. James W. McAndrews
have returned from q VISIT 70 oea,Sle
at the Washington barracks, Where
the former has undertaken his new
post as commandant of the General
staff College.
Gen. and Mrs. Dennis Nolan, who
nsssed several weeks visiting in
northern New York, have returned TO
washington and have taken posses
sion of their quarters at the WASH
ington barracks,
Col. and Mrs. Clarence s. Ridley
and the latter's sister, Miss ViVienne
Thomson of California. vii! leave
Washington tomorrow night lot new
York, where they will pass severai
days before going to west Chap'
vi CT
Miss Carolyn Nash. who has been
spending the summer at the Whlte
Sulphur Springs. has gone to swamp
scott, Mass. where she Is Visi'ihs
Miss Ruth Hitchcock.
DR.. and Mrs. Francis S. Nash will
leave washington on Saturday Tor
short visit to one Of the nearby
resorts.
An interesting wedding took place
today at noon, when Mrs. Mary u.
Hanna became the bride OF MI.
Phelan C. Hawn of this city. inc
ceremony was performed In the apart
ment Of the brides mother: Mrs,
% d. Davis, at Florence Court, Rev:
DR.. d. II. Edwards Of the Church OF
the Covenant officiating. in the pres
ence of the two families. The bride
wore a modish travelling suit OF brown
pussy WILLOW IdHctd, win q AaSs
match. and a corsage bouquet OF
sweetheart roses. Mr.. and Mrs. Hawn
left Immediately after the ceremony
for their wedding trip, and on their
return will reside at the Woodiey
apartment The wedding had been
MANNED to take place at the home
Of the brides brother-in-law and
sister. Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Curtis, IN
stamford, Conn, but because OF III
ness in their family vas changed to
washington at the last moment.
Mr.. and Mrs George E. Hamilton
have as their house guests. at their
summer home Stone Ridge. on the
Rockville road, Mrs. Christopher
Tompkins and Miss Mary Tompkins
of Richmond, Va
Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton's n-in:law
and daughter, Maj. and Mrs. William
p. Tompkins, will join their house
party for the week end.
Mrs Arthur Capper. wife Of Sena-
tor Capper Of Kansas, has gone to
Topeka for a months visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. William F. r. Hit
and MI. Stephen Blaine E1kins have
arrived at Dixville Notch. N. H., for a
visit.
Mrs. Louis Brownlow, wife OF the
Commissioner of the District. has re-
turned from New York, where she
made an extended stay.
Monson-Hodges Wedding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-27
Hoover Off to Brussels to Close Up.

PARIS, August 26.-Herbert Hoover
is proceeding to Brussels to wind up
the American relief administration
there. He will return to Paris on
Thursday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-07

Jess Willard, the champion boxer,
ranch man, oil magnate and circus
proprietor, now comes forth as a
motion picture star-and makes good.
As seen in "The Challenge of Chance
today at the Temple. he makes one of
the most impressive figures motion
picture patrons ever gazed upon and,
besides, does riding, fighting and
other stunts in such a convincing way
as to make him real screen quantity.
While this is Wizards first serious
bid for place among the celebrities
of the celluloid world, it is not, how
ever, his first appearance before the
motion picture camera, because as
far back at 1912 he played "bits" as
a cowboy in Kalem productions un-
der the direction of Pat Harrigan.
The International News will also be
shown.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-07
Help the Town You Live in by Buy
ing at Home

Do you know that no less than a
carload of mail order catalogues are
received in our town every year?
That thousands of dollars are sent to
other cities by the people ordering
through these catalogues?
Do you think it is right to do this
when these merchants are paying
taxes and otherwise meeting their re-
sponsibilities as citizens?
Do you know that every dollar you
spend in another city as gone, and
that every one you spend at home is
kept in circulation and may come
back to you?
One of our most prominent men,
who in the pursuance of his business,
visits many large cities. was heard to
remark recently that he never buys
anything outside of Ocala that he
can find for sale here, as Ocala in
terests are nearest his heart. Let
us follow his example.
In order to inculcate this principle
in our young citizens the first step
toward the eradication of this evil is
to rid Ocala of these catalogues.
To help in this movement, the
Temple theater offers free admission
tomorrow afternoon to every child
up to fourteen years who brings q
mail order catalogue for the year
1919. Either spring and summer num-
Der, or fall and winter numbers. II
enough of these catalogues are col
lected it is the intention of the man
agement of the Temple to request the
Boy Scouts to enjoy a bonfire.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-07

DR.. and Mrs. E. Van Hood returned
yesterday afternoon from Asheville,
where they have been during the
summer, accompanied by Mrs. Hoods
daughter, Mrs. w. A. Collier of Tus-
caloosa, Ala. who has been in Ashe-
vile the past week. Though fatigued
from the journey home, DR.. Hood
spent a very good night, and reports
from his bedside this morning were
optimistic.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-07
PHONE TO NO. PCS

The friends of DIR. E. Van Hood
will be glad to learn that he has ar
rived home. He stood the trip well
and is comfortable. DR.. and Mrs.
Hood appreciate the solicitude of their
friends, but perfect quiet at this time
is desirable. Mrs. Walter Hood,
phone 295, will answer all inquiries.
DIR. ]. w. Hood.
DR.. III. f. Watt.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-07

Mrs. G. A. Carmichael left Sunday
for Atlanta for an extended visit to
friends, and will later go to Union
City, Ala, to be the guest of rela-
tives. Mrs. Carmichael will be away
a couple of months.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-07

"Toton" at the Temple yesterday
was a play replete with heart inter-
est. Olive Thomas. in the role of the
artists model, whom he married only
to be separated from by an unsym-
pathetic and scheming parent, won
more admiration than in the role she
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-07

Mr.. and Mrs. v. P. Smith and Mr..
and Mrs. Jim Smith of Wacahoota
and Mr.. Ira Beck of Gainesville, spent
Sunday in the city. guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. J. Edwards.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-07

Miss Cora Tabor expects to remain
i'll Ocala this winter with her aunt,
Mrs. S. P. Hollinrake, her parents
who have been visiting Mrs. Holm
rake having gone to their new home
at Lake Worth.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-07

Mr.. and Mrs Edward Tucker evad-
ed the customary rice shower and
over solicitude of friends and we'll
wishers by driving to Anthony after
their marriage yesterday and board
ing the northbound Seaboard.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-07

later assumed-that of the Apache
boy pickpocket. Francis Macdonald,
who easily falls into the role of a
villain since nature bestowed upon
him a villainous looking face, played
opposite Miss Thomas as Pierre, the
Paris Apache. The play was a strong
one with just enough of war scenes
to lend it color.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-07

Miss Hattie Carlton has returned
from a two weeks visit to her sister,
Mrs. M. E. Erwin at st. Petersburg.
She was accompanied home by Miss
Mary Erwin, who will spend a while
here with her relatives.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-07
A BED RENOYATOR

Is now here. located IN the Chace
building, Oklawaha avenue and Or
ange street. Phone 112. ]. E. Drew. If
Get ready your fan garden. We
have new seed In. Biting & Co. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-07

Mr.. Paul Simmons returned to
Ocala Sunday from Statesboro, Ga,
where he spent the past several
weeks Mrs. Simmons and little
daughter, who are visiting relatives in
North Carolina, are expected to re-
turn next week.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-07

| Friends of Miss Gertrude Robinson,
the efficient trained nurse, regret to
| hear of her illness. Miss Robinson is
/ patient at the hospital.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-07

Miss Katie Mae Eagleton, who is
teaching in. the Inverness high school,
spent Saturday and Sunday here with
her uncle and aunt.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-07

Peptona is the ideal Tonic, and is
cnhy one dollar for a full pint bottle,
plus the war tax of four cents. Gerig's
Drug Store. 29-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-07

Mr.. w. w: Clyatt left Saturday for
Franklin, n. c., to join his wife. They
will return TO Ocala the latter part
of the week.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-07

Mr.. Paul Camp of White Springs
was a weekend visitor to Ocala
friends and relatives, returning to his
home yesterday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-07

Mr.. and Mrs. D. E. Swindell went
to Jacksonville Saturday and return
ed Sunday afternoon.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-07

Miss Isabel Davis left yesterday
afternoon for Sutherland to complete
a course in domestic science and
music
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-07

Those Kant Leak Nipples will suit
the baby, and they are better than
other nipples. Gerig's Drug Store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-07
OCALA OCCURRENCES

If you have any society items for
the Star, please phone five-two-three.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-07

w. Il. Lane, Nj. d., Physician ana
Surgeon, specialist Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat. Law Library Building, Ocala,
Florida. II
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-07

Get ready your fan garden We
have new seed in. Biting & Co. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-07

A full line of Ingersoll watches just
is at Gerig's Drug Store. 29-tf
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-10-23

afternoon.
County Treasurer ]. r. Harmon
autoed over to Chas. McLauRhlin's
ranch Sunday afternoon
Miss Mary Heys and Miss Loura
Fiske autoed to Bismarck Thursday
and returned Saturday.
A few young people from here
attended dance which was given
at Kennel Friday night.
Last Saturday a meeting was
held at Kenel BY the St. Mary'a|
and St. Joseph's Societies and
officers were elected for the en-
suing year,
Thomas Ashley returned Friday
from Chamberlain, S. D., where
he had been the last three weeks.
Five car loads of Indian cattle
were shipped from Mclaughlin
Thursday for Chicago. John s..
Holsclaw, Superintendent Of Live
Stock accompanied the shipment.
Luke Lowdog and Francis Zahn
drove to Mandan last Thursday
evening. While there Mr.. Zahn
intended having additional dental
work done,
A. O. schmanisky, president Of.
the solen State Bank and Vice
! President of the First State Bank,
was over from Solen last Thursday.
Mrs. LaCompt of Mclaughlin
has accepted the position as cook at
Agency hospital. The position was
recently left vacant by the resigna-
ton of Mrs Chas. Picard.
Some Of the county officials are
getting good start on next years
spring house cleaning. The County
4 Auditsr's and County Judges Of.
fices have each received a new coat
Of calcimine.
i G.. w. Hokanson returned Mon
day from a few days spent in Bis
mark and Mandan Mr.. Hokan-
son found his son, Guy, nicely set
tied in,the capitol city and already
making gratifying progress in his
studies at the Bismarck high school.
Guy is staying at the home Of Mr.
Winkoop, who was formerly here
in the employ Of the Hokanson-
Turner Co.
Sioux county and Fort Yates
vicinity in particular has been in.
deed fortunate this last week in the
addition Of two new residents, both
prosperous farmers who have
moved onto farms near Battle creek
from across the river. Phillip
Schock comes from near Klum and
his brotherinlaw, John Wise, ii
from Sterling.
The special meeting Of the County
Commissioners which was called fo1
last Saturday did not take place
owing to the nonarrival Of Commits.
sioners j. G. Leach and w. r. CT.
bart. Chairman J.. A. Stiles had
called the meeting in order thai
steps might be taken to concfud,
the sale Of the county's 1924, O0(
bond issue, he having found pur.
chaser for them in the N Northwestern
Trust Company.
j. A Stiles, Chairman Of tn,
Board Of County Commissioners ha
received from the State Treasurer's
office q copy Of the report which
was submitted to the Governor b.
the state examiner who recent,
examined the Offices Of the variou
county officials. The report i
highly complimentary, only few
defects were found, and these Of
nature which may be easily rem
edied. On closing the report tn
examiner especially commends tn
board Of county commissioners
saying that the affairs Of the count.
are evidently in the bands ofsincer
capable and conservative men VIII
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-10-23
Bits ofLocal IL
Information W.,
Conserving 0ee. People, 9usfnsss aaS
Fsqfesss n ~ CoanS, ond Teavn.

Francis Red Tomahawk Of Bull.
head passed through here Thursday
on his way to Cannonball.
George Molash and family left
Monday by auto for Chamberlain,
s. D., where they expect to remain
for a weekor more visiting relatives.
Supt. James B. Hitch and Mrs.
Hitch and family left Friday for
Bismarck where Mrs. Kitch and
son remained while Mr.. Kitch
went on to Chicago.
Rev. Father Bernard has installed
new oak pews in st Peters Church
which is greatly appreciated, and
adds much to the beauty Of the
interior.
Paul Fasthorse and son, Henry
Fasthorse were down from Cannon.
ball Tuesday. Henry, has Just re-
turned form points in Minnesota
and adjoining states where he has
been giving exhibitions Of bronco
riding at various state and county
fairs.
The 500 Club were entertained
Saturday by Mrs. Baumann and
Mrs. f. Fiske at the home Of Mrs.
Baumann. Mrs. ~. Reedy won
the first prize and Miss. Sue Snyder
the BOBBY prize. A dainty and
tasty luncheon was served, after
which the party was entertained by
fortune telling, Mrs. Picard acting
as soothsayer.
The Mount Holly news., 1919-12-16
Maurltlue.

Mauritius. the home of the dodo. is
In the political limelight, or so II
would appear from the announcement
that the Bordeaux chamber Of COM
merce has requested the French gov
ernment to enter into parleyings with
Britain with a view to restoring for
mer French supremacy. Since the
dodo Is extinct, 1t will be more accu-
rate to speak Of Mauritius as once
the home of that now almost fabulous
creature Mauritius was once known
as Cerne, q name which II is said to
have derived from cienas-the dodo,
or, more unromantically. the ground
pigeon. Portuguese French. Dutch.
and British have all been connected
with the history Of Mauritius. 1t was
discovered by the Portuguese. It was
French for 100 years and then British.
II became British in 1914 but during
the French Revolution 1t had served
as refuge for many emigres to whom
the Emerald isle of the Indian ocean
was known as the scene of Bernadin
de st. Pierre's "Paul ct Virginie." In
size II equals about the eighteenth part
of the area OF England and Wales.
The Mount Holly news., 1919-12-16
FARM TERRACING IS
VALUABLE PRACTICE
Pennsylvania Farmer EnthusI-
astic Over Benefits
Great Advantages to BE Derived Are
Little Understood In Greater Pcr.
tion Of Northern Skates-Pre.
vents Soil Washing.

tPrepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agricuture.)
The owner Of large farm in Penn
sylvania. on which one Of the flrst at
tempts at terracing in the North At
iantic states was undertaken last
spring, Is enthusiastic about the bene-
ehts OF this work. He has asked that
the drainage division Of the Bureau of
Public Roads. which supervised the
project. aid in extending the terracing
this fall.
This sort Of rural engineering is new
IN the region, and the low ridges at
various levels on the sloping fields Of
this farm have occasiGned the liyeli-
est interest In the whole district. Ter
racing Of various types has been prac-
ticed in parts of the South for num-
Der OF years. but In many sections of
the North its great advantages are
little understood. Consequently, the
bureau is particularly Interested in
this demonstration Of the permanent
value Of terracing on this Pennsyl-
vania farm.
The Bureau Of Public Roads points
out that the washing away of earth
by water costs the farmers Of the
United States approximately one mill
lion dollars every year. Soil losses
from this cause occur On every state
of the union and in almost every coun-
ty Of every state. Tefracing is the
most effective method Of prevention.
There are two types Of terraces
the bench terrace and the ridge ter
race. A field Of bench terraces re-
sembles series Of benches or a flight
OF steps. Ridge terraces. as the name
implies. are simply ridges Of earth |
thrown up across the slopes or hill
sides. Ridge terraces are divided into
two classes with respect to width and
base RaErQW base and tAa broad base.