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Newark post., 1919-03-05

This is to be a season of the IT.
year locust, and the entomologists
tell US it will be the worst vista
tion the country has ever known.
There is nothing, however, to be
alarmed about in this. Two broods
will come upon us at once. one
is the genuine 17-year brood, while
another appeared 13 years ago and
will come out at the same time
with the other brood. The insect
will appear this year in Delaware
and some other states in great
numbers.
This is without question the
most interesting insect in the
world. 1t appears in countless
numbers one year, then suddenly
disappears and is not heard from
again for 13 or II years. Then 1t
suddenly appears once more, in eX-
actly the same spot that it occupied
on it's previous visit. One of the
strangest things about the locusts
is the fact that they make this slow
growth in the soil and then all
burst out together. The appearance
of the locust may be accurately
told. For many years superstltlous
people have associated this locust
with war, and have claimed when
it appeared that war was upon us
That will hardly be claimed this
year. Many people have fancieo
that the cry of this locust resembl'
ed the name of the monarch
Pharaoh who prosecuted the lsrae'
lites.
Every year that the locust ap
pears there are reports Of deatf
caused by a sting from this insect
The fact is that the locust has NJ
sting, and only by accident coulc
it infict wound, and in any cast
it could not inject a poison. While
Newark post., 1919-03-05
Alsace Potash Fields Worked
to Only Partial Capacity

Germany apparently believed |
that she would never have to give
up Alsace, with its rich potash
fields, because the mines have been
worked to only about $4,000 tons
per annum, or one-tenth of their
capacity.
The German potash syndicate
was somewhat disturbed at the
advent of production of Alsace
mines, and in 1910 the Imperial
Diet passed a law rendering the
potash syndicate compulsory
combination, fixing a minimum
wage for workmen. In this way,
German monopoly consolidated
Alsatian fields and fixed prices.
The law acted, however, as
brake upon production in Alsace,
since allotments granted were only
up to 10 per cent of the total sales
of the syndicate, thus reducing the
output of the Alsatian mines to
about one-tenth of their productive
capacity.
Capital invested in Alsace COM
panies in 1918 was S12,500,000, of
which 45 per cent came from
French sources, providing work
for $500 persons, and aggregate
capital engaged in the whole of
the German pot s h industry
: amounted to 5000, 100000, and en-
ployment was provided for 47,500
, persons.
American Fertilizer says that at
: present there are approximately
100 fields" in Alsace, for which
: concessions have been granted. OF
= these, about 80 are considered
r workable. Thickness of deposits
a ranges from two to ten meters; the
I quantity is estimated at /, ,472, ,058,,
s 600 tons Of potash salts, which re
present about 300,00O,O00 tons o1
pure potash. Deposits are uni
form; potash content is Is pei
cent to 20 per cent, or higher thar
in Central Germany.
Newark post., 1919-03-05
ARSENIC SOLUTION FOR
KILLING SURPLUS TREES
Formula to Stop Sprouting
Found to be Excellent

In cleaning up pasture land or
clearing new land for crops it is
often desirable to kill trees by
some method surer and quicker
than the old-time method of grid
ling. In dealing with the kinds of
trees which sprout from the stump,
such as the oaks, hickories, and
red gum, reliable method of kill
ing is especially needed.
For the purpose of poisoning
trees, arsenic has been successful
| ly used in both this and other
countries, often killing trees in g
few weeks or a few days which
by the simple girdling process
! would require months.
Newark post., 1919-03-05
Discharged Officers Should
Discard Uniforms

The general impression that a
soldier is entitled to wear his uni
form for three months after dis
charge from service has been dis
sipated by a ruling from the de-
partment judge advocate, who
holds that officers should discard
their uniforms Immediately when
possible, but enlisted men have a
certain leeway in which to return
to civilian garb.
Reason and common sense sug-
gest, however, and the law may be
so construed, a reasonable time be
allowed in which to change from
the uniform to civilian garb. What
shall constitute reasonable time
must depend upon the facts in each
case.
"If not able to provide himself
with civilian clothes at the place
of discharge he will be per.
mitted to wear his uniform
until he reaches his home if he
proceeds to return there without
| delay, when the uniform should a.
once be removed.
There is no authority for tht
suggestion that the right to veal
the uniform might, in certain
cases, continue for a period o
three months after discharge o
dismissal"
Newark post., 1919-03-05
To Keep Lettuce Fresh

Keeping lettuce in water fre-
quently causes the leaves to soften
and become unfit for use. The fol-
lowing method is better:
AS soon as it comes from the
grocery plunge it into cold water.
The pan must be large and deep
enough to cover it entirely and
give it room to swell. After about
six hours wash it off under cold
water; wrap it lightly in a damp
towel, put it into a fruit basket
and set it on the shelf of the re
frigerator. 1t will keep for three
or four days and be ready for use
at once.
Newark post., 1919-03-05

arsenic, previously made into
thin paste (as the housewife treats
her corn-four), stirring all the
time; place on a strong fire, and
after it has come to the boil, al
low it to remain boiling at least
half an hour; stir from time to
time, and be careful to stand on
the side away from the fumes, as
being poisonous, they are apt to
cause sickness When the arsenic
is thoroughly dissolved, the 'solu-
tion may be made up to the requlr-
ed bulk by adding the remainder
of the water, either hot or cold
The whiting is added merely to
serve as an indicator of the trees
treated as it turns white on dry
mo
Newark post., 1919-03-05
Don't Delay Pruning
Grape Vines

If the grapevines have not yet
been pruned, be sure to do so be-
fore the buds start. On mild WIN
ter days the cut ends will "bleed"
some. but that does not matter.
Gather up and burn the trimmings,
so as to destroy any insects and
disease germs infesting them. Tie
the pruned arms to the wire sup
ports, and then this job will be out
of the way before the spring rush.
Newark post., 1919-03-05
For The
Homemaker's Eve
Red the Favorite Color for Spring

One can only wonder at the
choice of colors for spring and
summer garb. Apparently the
most prominent are those that are
the most suggestive Of warmth and
are quite correct so long as they
border on red or are indeed Of that
shade. The list includes metadOre,
the red Of the bull-fghter's hand
kerchief, tomato red, flame, rase,
copper and tobacco brown, consist
ing mostly of a choice of reds. Well
for the temperate climate of Eu-
rope but not calculated to be eX-
actly agreeable to look at for very
long in the warm days of our al
most tropical summers. 1t is to be
noted, however, with interest, that
although these are the colOrS that
are spoken of, there are some cos
tunes described as Of cooler grays
and navy blue.
Tailored suits are long in some
instances, that is long as to the
Jackets. The three-quarter length
is quite common for suit coats. The
skirt length for the suits remains
comfortably short and a touch OF
metal is seen on some Of the suits
in the form of silver galloon ap
piled as a finish at the edges. Hal
length coats are slightly fitted a
the waistline, but for the greater
number of models the simples
lines possible are being displayed
Afternoon gowns apparently af
feet a compromise, for they are o
many lengths, both as to the skirt
the sleeves and the waistline. TIL
unevenness is not only between tn
individual dresses but to be foun
in some cases on the same dres'
The bottom of the skirt may be, an
frequently is, shorter in the from
than in the back, or it may posSibl
be longer at the sides than eithe
at the back or frOny.
Other features of the afternoo
frock as sponsored by Paris al
the odd little aprons and the Us
of organdie in combination wit
taffeta. A black satin gown has q
apron of novelty silver tissue. II
apron is adjustable. In anoth'
frock pink embroidered organd
is used for a short jacket-lil
blouse in combination with Il
navy blue taffeta. Short sleev
are of the organdie and the ski
has lowered tunic with a fioun
of the embroidered organdie pla
ed over it.
Newark post., 1919-03-05
Winter Best Season

The best time for carrying on
the operation of poisoning is when
the tree is dormant, or during the
winter months. This will most
surely prevent suckering, although
trees can be killed practically any
time of the year.
In applying the poison, the tree
is first girdled by series OF heavy
downward strokes of the AK
through the bark and we'll into the
wood, leaving the chips protruding
outward in a ''frill' extending
completely around the tree. 1t is
necessary that this "frilling' pro-
cess be thoroughly done, which
alone would ordinarily kill the tree
after some time. A half pint for
small trees to a quart for very
large trees of the poison is then
poured into the Clipped surface
taking care to saturate the wood
thoroughly. An old teapot or ket-
tie with a spout serves we'll the
purpose of pouring without need
less waste or spilling down the
tree. Saplings may be cut off low
down and the poison applied ovel
the stump by a swab stick. If this
is done when the sap is down the
tree will be completely killed anc
suckering prevented.
Newark post., 1919-03-05
Formula Found Good

Following is the formula:
Arsenic, pound.
Washing soda, l pound, or caus-
tic soda, p pound.
Whiting, p pound.
Water, 4 gallons.
To prepare the solution, first
dissolve the soda (either form) in
a convenient amount of water, us
ing heat, if desirable, to assist and
hasten it; then slowly add the
Newark post., 1919-03-05
To Freshen Rolls or Biscuits

Rolls or biscuits may be fresh
ened by placing them in a paper
bag, twisting the top of the bag
together, dipping it in cold water
and placing in a hot oven for
few minutes. When taken out the
rolls will be as light and hot as
when first baked, and are far more
wholesome.
Newark post., 1919-03-05
Worn Rubbers May be Mended

Rubbers worn at the heel need
not be thrown away. The shoe
maker will put on kind of gum as
a patch for 25 cents or so. The
patch is not noticeable and wears
a very long time without leaking.
Newark post., 1919-03-05
Collars or No Collars

To be or not to be collars is a
grave question, with the odds
against the latter. Some tendency
is seen to raise the collar we'll up
at the back of the neck, this is
particularly noticeable in the
blouses and in the suits. Martial
Armand is responsible for the
Newark post., 1919-03-05

worthless for seed. The farmer
should never take a chance with
seed corn, but should thoroughly
test every ear intended for seed.
The sand and sawdust tray and
the rag-doll testers give good re-
suits.
Newark post., 1919-03-05
Lemon Juice for the Complexion

Next to water, perhaps the best
fluid complexion maker is lemon
juice. Taken internally, alone or
with hot water, it is generally
beneficial; and, externally, cut in
half and the lemon, rind and all,
rubbed over the face, it remedies
sunburn and light freckles.
Newark post., 1919-03-05
Test Seed Corn
Before Planting

Farmers should not lose the les
son of last spring with reference
to the Importance of testing seed
corn. Corn that to all outward ap-
pearances was sound proved to be
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
Listle & Co. Secures
Rubber Corp. Products

Little & Company. incorporated
under the laws of the District Of
Columbia. to act as distributors
for the Republic Rubber Corporation.
have just broken ground at the
southwest corner of Thirteenth and
l streets northwest for their new
building and store room to be de-
voted exclusively to the sale of
Republic rubber goods. including
the widely known Republic tires
The business will be ConduCta II
on a wholesale and retail basis.
and up-tO- the-minute service for
Republic tire users will be the big
feature of the establishment.
Mr. f. G. Little, president of the
corporation. has been connected with
the Republic Rubber Corporations
factory for a number of years. and
is to remain in Washington until
the local organization has become
thoroughly established. His exper-
fence in this line of work for so
many years will aid the local firm
materially in placing Republic
rubber products before the Wash
ington dealers and users.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
BERGOUGNAN TIRES
COME TO AMERICA

New York, Aug. 9.-The Estsblisse-
ments Bergougnan, one of the worlds
largest tire producers, has announced
opening of an American factory-at
Trenton. n. J.-where pneumatic tires
already are in production and plans
in the making for turning out solid
tires.
Inc Bergougnan company, with its
main plant at Clermont- Ferrand
France, where 5000 persons are en-
ployed, also manufactures tires in
Italy and Russia. The founder of the
concern, Raymond Bergougnan. gave
valuable assistance 90 the French
government by Sorking out a system
OF supplying tires for the army
transport division.
The American company, known as
the Bergougnan Rubber Corp, and
headed by H. H. Coleman, with Jean
Grenier as vice-president and secre-
tary. has taken over the former De.
lion factory at Trenton. where 5CC
tires a day already are being pro-
duced. These include both tires and
tubes for passenger cars, manufac-
tured according to French method
in response to a demand FROM Ameri.
can customers which could not be
met, according to Grenier. by I'M.
portations from France. Making OF
solid truck tires. he added, would be
undertaken soon. together with ar
expansion of the plants operations
to double the present capacity
Bergougnan has been manufactur,
ing tires since 1859. Its pneumatic
products is % the rat tread type. It's
soild tires are II use in many com
tries
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
DON'T OVERWORK
THE SELF-STARTER

Many automobile drivers over
work the so-called "self-starter-
by continually and unnecessarily
using 1t. sometimes for several
minutes.
Little do they realize that their
battery is but a storage Compart-
ment holding only six volts of cleo
trio current, and that the effort
necessary to drive the dynamo.
which rotates the fy-wheel and
crank-shaft. operates the pistons
for the suction of gas into the
cylinders. and then compresses it,
uses up just as much energy as
if the engine was Cranked by hand.
1t would be exhausting to a per
son cranking by hand 50. also. is
it exhaUsting to the storage bat
terry. In consequence. the six volts
Of electric current stored in the
battery. which alone operates the
starter" rapidly drops to three
volts, or less, and this very often
is not enough to produce a spark,
if ignition current is supplied from
the battery. to fire thu gas charge
and make the engine go"
1t is all wrong to use the
Sldl Ill III SUI 81 q W va NfA I'll 10
foolish thing is done every day by
ignorant automobile drivers. Be
cause Of this nuisance the battery
runs down" the plates buckle,
and unendinE trouble, delay and ex-
pense follow. One cannot get more
out of a battery than is put into
it-nor as much.
A battery should never be used
for ignition purposes. II is a great
convenience. necessity, and COM
fort, when used only for driving
the dynamo which turns the fly
wheel attached to the crank shaft
and thus gives the engine its mi
tiaI few starting turns, and for the
electric lights, and for operating
the signal horn; as these thing s
are used only occasionally very
little Of the stored electrical energy
is taken from the battery, and is
restored when the engines take UP
their work.
A large proportion of the 10000 volts
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31

the amount of work with half the
effort formerly involved.
WIKI the adoption of these practical
lighting systems has come the sani-
tary bath, running water within the
house, furnace heat and numerous
other home comforts in keeping with
the times, all of which give greater
contentment to the farmer and HI.
family.
The latest manufacturer to esti-
mate the value OF the electric light
and power system to the farmer is
John n. WHY'S. AS the head of The
Electric Auto-Lite Corporation Of To-
ledO, he has begun the manufacture
of WHY'S light. The fact that Willys
has given the new plant his name
stamps 1t as a product of high stand
ard.
with the vast factory facilities
available the Auto-Lite Corporation
soon will be producing this plant
in sufficient quantities to furnisL,
every country or suburban home,
schoolhouse, church and store with
electric light and power.
The power OF Willys Light is gem
Grated by Knight motor, known IN
the automobile industry for its sim
plicity OF operation and its quiet
ness. This motor, which has been
perfected to the point where a child
may operate 1t, will work six hours
on a gallon of kerosene.
The Wtllys-K knight engine en-
braces all those qualities which
have made it so efficient in auto
mobiles of high standard It is said
to be the one engine which improves
rather than deteriorates with use,
the one engine in which carbon in
creases efficiency instead of de-
creases II.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
Automobiles Perform
Essential Services

The rapid expansion Of the
motor car offers a wide field in
practically every line of endeavor
directly or indirectly connected
with the business world. or indus
trial America" says G. c. Frey, of
the kissel Motor Car Company.
Even bankers appreciate that
the automobile is largely a utility
rather than a pleasure vehicle
that the motor car supplies an es-
sential business commodity-trans-
portation.
From figures recently compiled,
the aggregate retail sales value of
the country's annual output of cars
has already reached 5000 OO0. .Onn.
about 100000 Of this total
being provided by the buying pub
lie and the balance by the banks
and financing companies" "
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
Peerless Announces Raise.

Cleveland. O.-The Peeless Motor
Car Company has announced a $40
price increase on all its models. The
new schedule is as follows:
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
MODERN CONVENIENCES FREE
FARM LIFE OF IT'S DRUDGERY
Agriculturist of To-day Enjoys Luxuries of
City Dwelers Plus the Advantages
of Country

The old-fashioned farmer who bath
ed in the kitchen on Saturday night,
shaved by a broken mirror in the
kitchen window and retired each
evening Immediately after the chores
were done is becoming extinct.
He is rapidly undergoing a trans
formation, and in the course of a few
years will be known no more.
The farmer of today has become a
suburbanite rather than a ruralite.
With the coming of the automobile,
the electric lighting systems and other
modern conveniences he has forsaken
the old drudgery of the farm and is
enjoying the luxuries of the city plus
those characteristic advantages which
the country has and the city has not.
The automobile brought the farmer
to the city. The electric lighting
system and other conveniences are
bringing the city to the farmer.
Perhaps no one modern convenience
has been so universally welcomed by
the farmer as electric light. With the
perfection of individual generating
plants which are capable of supplying
abundant light and power for farm
usage, the farmer has been able to
abandon many old methods which
have remained longer than their al
lotted time.
The dangerous coal-oil lamp and
the lantern have been replaced by in
candescent lamps. Hand-propelled
churns. washing g-machines and other
necessary farm machinery. are now
operated by electric motors, driven
by a generator. Under this new order
of things. the farmer. according to
conservative estimates. Is doing twice
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
DIRT ON GEARS
MOTORISTS FOE
Occasional Cleaning Pre-
vents Rapid Wear and
Noisy Operation.

Dirt is undesirable no matter where
II Is, but the average automobile own
er has yet TO learn that dirt on the
running gear does more than merely
cover up some painted or implanted
metal Joints seemingly as tight as a
mechanic can get them allow dirt to
pass through. The reason for the dirt
being so undesirable near working
parts Of the chassis is not so much
because II doesn't look well, but be-
cause II eventually gets to a moving
surface and starts rapid wear. II you
own a watch with a screw back on it
and you keep that watch In one Of
your pockets where odd things are
put occasionally, just remove that
screw back and notice the dirt that
has worked its way IN. I mention this
merely to show that dirt gets into
very small crevices quite easily.
Around the engine and other parts
Of the car there are supposedly tight
Joints in addition 10 actual openings.
Take the front and cover, commonly
called the timing gear case cover
Vibration may loosen a few of the
holding nuts, allowing the cover to
move away from the crankcase a
small fraction Of an inch. With an
SCNiilula IOli u ulTI over the cover
some Of the dirt Is bound to get to
the gear teeth. Dirt and lack OF
fabrication of front end gears are re-
sponsible for rapid wear and noisy
operation.
Every owner ought to keep the en-
gine clean by an occasional kerosene
bath. Spray kerosene all over the en-
Eine and wipe of every bit OF dirt you
can This goes for the crankcase as
well as the parts that you can see
when you lift the hood. Dirty oil. oil
with sediment, old oil not changed
for some time, are all causes Of rapid
engine wear.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
Cleaning Chasis Parts.

In cleaning small paris Of the
chass such as the oil holes on brake
cross shafts. brake connections. spark
and throttle connections. etc. use an
oil can filled with kerosene and
stiT brush. In this way the kerosene
in Just the proper amounts can be
directed just where it IS needed. TEI5
method is particularly useful in clean
ing out oil boxes which have become
partly filled with dirt
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
Hydrometer Protector.

The hydrometer, which every careful
car owner uses constantly on hi.
battery, is easily broken and 1t i
somewhat of a problem to know
where to keep it The best way is
to keep it right in the wooden cast
in which it comes and to attacf
metal straps to the wall, into whicE
the case and instrument may be
thrust after the car owner has finish,
ed his battery test.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
FUEL FOR AUTOS
WILL BE AMPLE
Expert Expresses Belief Suf-
hcient Supply Can Be
Developed.

Prominent executives and technical
representatives of the automotive and
fuel industries met at the University
Club, New York, on the evening of
August 2l. to discuss problems relat-
ing to the nature and future supply
OF fuel suitable for automotive pur-
poses, and ways and means for utiliz-
ing this supply most efficiently and
satisfactorily in the automobiles and
other automotive vehicles now in the
hands of users.
The meeting was preceded by a din
ner rendered by representatives Of the
automotive industry to those repre-
senting the petroleum industry. John
n. Willys. Of the WHY'S Overland
Company. the chairman of the Auto
motive Section of the Conference Conn.,
mittee. presided.
Kettering's Statement.
In the absence of Charles F. 'Ket-
tering. past president of the So
ciety Of Automotive Engineers, and
It's official representative on the
automotive conference committee, a
statement was read in which Ket-
tertng said, in part:
The fuel problem as IT exists to-
Noy NINlues ltselI into TWO general
classes, one of which belongs to the
automotive manufacturers and the
other to the fuel manufacturers.
However, a complete solution in
either case is impossible without
the hearty cooperation of both in
dustries."
kettering then outlined in a gem
eral way some of the research work
bearing upon the fuel problem
which has been conducted in hts
own laboratories. In general the
statement was to the effect that
much basic research is still neces-
sary to determine just What pheno-
mena occur during the combustion
OF fuel in the engine cylinder, but
that the research to date appears to
indicate that a further study OF the
problems will enable a satisfactory
engine fuel to be produced even
though it becomes necessary. as
seems most likely. to cut still deep
or into the crude than is now COM
mon practice.