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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-19
Corn Production In
 Mississippi Gaining

Mississippi is rapidly winning it's way into the front rank of corn-producing states. says a Jackson special to the Manufacturers Record Tn 1917 a crop totaling almost soooo.o0o bushels was produced; in 1918. despite extremely un- toward seasons, a 66, 900 000- -bushel crop was produced and this year a sufficient acreage to guarantee 100000. O.ooo-bushe. crop has been planted
 One striking feature of the present sea- sons planting is the fact that farmers generally ere giving their best land to corn and legumes rather than to cotton which has been the custom in the past
 Production per acre has been greatly increased during the war period and so far as is known a Mississippian, J. w. Fox. of Scottf holds the world record in this respect. He raised 20.000 bushels on a 200-acre block, an average of 100 bushels to the acre.
 A. s. Woodruff, a member of the State Corn Improvement association, grsw>62l bushels on five acres of land at an aver age cost of 20 cents a bushel.
 Farmers who grew corn last year un- der the supervision of county agents aver aged 36.S bushels to the acre, while corn club boys averaged 46.3. The 10 leading corn club boys averaged 1122 bushels to the acre, at an average cost of 13e cents a bushel. realizing an average profit of $151.75
 Virtually every acre of corn planted in Mississippi has velvet or soy beans or peas in it. and the production of these extremely profitable legumes does not ini iure the corn. Many experts in the state believe the beans and peas increasA corn production. They are soil-builders of tested merit.
 Corn ranks second to cotton among the states crops and is rapidly increasing in acreage and value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-19

An Austin special to the Manufacturers Record says:
 Until new pools of petroleum are dis covered it Is regarded as practically eer- tain that there vii be more or less fluc- tuation in the oil production of Teas- Gains that may be made one week are likely to show a falling off the follow ing week. Although there is hardly a county in the state that is not now be- ing explored with a view to discover ing oil. it will he several months be- for many of these test wells reach depth where oil may be expected. It is confidently believed that with the vide spread wildutting which is now in prog ress several new productive fields will be brought to light.
 Although the Burkburnett field produces a high gravity oil and has total daily output nearly equal to that of the Ranger field, it has not as yet found favor among the large oil opera tors. This is believed to he due chiefly to the fact that the lease holdings in the Burkbur- nett field were recently acquired by men of comparatively small means who or ganized in their home towns or by the general sale of stock for the purpose of developing their holdings. In the Ranger field however, the larger oil companies were on the scene early and are in pos session of practically all of the proved producing lnnd. That this is the case is shown by the following summary of the wells of principal producing companies in that field and their respective out put on May .:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-19

As regards the industrial situation along large lines, the readjustment period is still in evidencee. and therefore unset tied. but there is a better feeling, and on the whole a marked improvement.
 Without doubt the past week, says Rogers, Brown & CO, has been the most active in pig iron inquiries and sales sthat has been experienced this year
 ''Not alone has the interest been mani fested for prompt shipment of material but some of the inquiries called for ship ment during the last half of the year, says the brokerage firm Several orders have already resulted for that delivery. which is an indication that buyers are. apparently. of the belief that the market has reached bottom. It is believed that the decision not to take any further ac- ton about stabilization of prices has made a good impression on many of the buyers, who now feel that they can use their own judgment about buying.
 While labor conditions at the present time are affecting some lines of trade. others report a considerable improve ment in business during the last week. which is confirmed by the fact that they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-19
Lancashire Spinners

American Chamber of Commerce in London recent issued the following:
 Unable to dispose of their output, the spinners of American cotton yarns ir Lancashire, England, have shut down all their mills from April 10 to April 2S.
 This stoppage is equal to 14 working days, and it is estimated that 10000 operatives will be thrown out of work and about 100000 900 spindles will stand idle for a fortnight. The action will make the operatives eligible for the government un- employment dole for the period.
 ''The depression in the cotton trade, which is responsible for this shutdown, is caused by the difficulties of export trade, which shut the spinners off from those who were good customers in nor| mai times, and by high prices.
 Tt is hoped that the action will serve to steady the mark@ Apprehensive Of lower prices, buyers have been holding off Now that production has been defi- nitely lessened, prices are expected to harden, if not to go up, and buyers will probably give out orders on fresr Scale.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-19
To Mine Georgia Bauxite.

Plans are being prepared for extensive bauxite ore developments on land five miles from the Central of Georgia rail- road by the Aluminium Company or America, E. S. Fickes vice president and chief engineer, Pittsburg. MT. Pickles writes to the Manufacturers Record;
 '.The work in question is five miles from the nearest railroad station, at Anderson vile, Ga The bed of ore is thin, and in order to justify stripping, the over burden must be removed at low cost per yard It is the belief of the com- pany that in order to keep the cost down
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-19
STRONG OLD MAN ], 75 YEARS YOUNG
Says ZIRON Iron Tonic Made Him Feel Better, Eat Bet
 ter and Sleep Better

{ c. D. Blount, Tarrytown, Ca. writes; T am seventy-five years old yet have been pretty strong until aoout el year ago. I did not feel 70 we'll l had . worn, tired feeling. my body aehed and I was not myself. I would chill easily-my blood seemed thia. my flesh. flabby and skin not clear. didn't rest well and my appetite was poor. heard of Ziron. how 1t was helping others and it seemed to b. what I needed too. soon saw after I began taking 1t that it was helping me. I felt better in every way. I ate better. I slept better. I took three bottles and it helped me. I am glad to recommend Ziron."
 Ziron is indicated for anemia. pale complexion. poor blood. general weak ness, etc When your blood needs iron. take Ziron. Remember. if the first bot tie don't benefit. you get your money hack. Don't wait. Begin taking Ziron today.
 A. all druegiste-Ady
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-19
Regarding Two Industries
 Affecting Southern Section

The lumber industry long has been one of great importance in the south, it's well being affecting many lines of business and contributing largely to the prosperity of a wide section, says the Industrial Index.
 When war demands made neces- sary the construction of as many ships as possible for use by the gov ernment and shipyards were estao- lished in consequence at number OF southern seaports, the desirabillty and advantages of these ports as lo- caations for such yards was empha- sized as never before, and it was hoped and believed that many of these yards would pecons~ permanent
 Anything affecting these industries is, therefore, of interest and import ance to business generally in the south.
 News specials and other articles regarding these industries that have been published in the daily papers in the past few days, which are re- produced below, are Of peculiar Ill., terest in this connection, and are par ticularly interesting when read to- gether.
 The following is from the Morning News of Savannah:
 Dem 'oralization of the shlpbuiid- ing industry in the United States has been brought about by the unfathoni- able attitude of Edward N. Hurley, chairman of the United States ship ping board. according to Franklin P. Remington, president of the Founda- ton company, who said at the Hotel Savannah yesterday that the yard operated by his company in Savannah
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-19

the stripping will have to be done with one of the largest types of steam shovels, with boom long enough to pile the stripped material to a height of 70 or 30 feet. The overburden varies in depth from 90 to 70 feet and contains no rock"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-19
Daily

Another feature that distinguishes the Burkburnett from the Ranger field is that in the former the principal pro ducing sand was struck at about 100 feet, while at Ranger the depth of the wells is around 2400 feet The cost of drill ing wells in the rMrkhurnett territory is much less, of course, than in the Ranger district The ratio of dry holes in the two districts is in favor of Burkburnett' as is shown by the records for the month of April. Out of IF completed wells m the Burkburnett field, 1o5 were producers and 14 were dusters In the Ranger f1eld there were l01 wells completed during int month of which 70 were producers
 14 were outright dusters and the re- mainder show traces of production. These wells that give encouraging signs Will be drilled deeper or shot with charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-19
Augusta Mill Again
 Shipping Goods to China

The Enterprise Manufacturing com Chicago and Washington port. the first carload of an order of sheetings for the Chinese trade, says the Augusta correspondent of the Industrial Index. This is the first Augusta order for China in seven years The Augusta cot ton mills at one time did an extensive Chinese business Seven years ago. for some unexplained reason. these orders to this district ceased. It is understood that now the Chinese business is to be resumed and merchants in that country are desirous to establish permanent business relations with the mills here.
 The four Phinizy mills in Carolina have finally settled all labor disputes and are getting under headway again with all possible rapidity The three Spofford mills in Carolina are going well with one of them using a night shift All the mills lon the Georgia side appear to be progressing satisfac- torily
 The cotton manufacturers are confi- dent that, so soon as all foreign trade embargoes are lifted, that time of prosperity is coming to them alongside which the war period business will stand as inconsequental. Every mill in the district enjoyed a most prosperous period during the time of the war or ders. most of them being retained for government work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-19

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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-02
SUSPENDS
SHERIFF VAN PELT OF
ESCAMBIA COUNTY

Pensacola, Dec. 2.-Sheriff James
G. Vanpelt and County Solicitor Har-
ry w. Thompson have been removed
from Office by Governor Cats and
Curtis Whitaker of Bombay, Holmes
county, and William Fisher, of this
city, appointed to succeed them. The
sheriff and county solicitor have not
yet been notified by the governor of
their removal, but their successors
have received their commissions and
as soon as their bonds are approved
by the county commissioners will as
sumo office.
Vanpelt has been sheriff for the
past twelve years, while Thompson
was appointed a few months ago to
succeed H. j. Mackey, whose ap-
,pointment was not confirmed by the
Senate. The governor came to Pen
sacola on secret mission early in
the week and after remaining a day
returned to Tallahassee. Nothing fur
Their was heard from him until 1t be-
came known that Whitaker and Fish
er had been appointed. Whitaker, at
one time, was a resident of this coun-
ty but has lived at Bombay for the
past year.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-02
SEEMS LIKE GREAT
YlCTORY-BAPTIST SEVENTY
FIVE MILLION CAMPAIGN

The reports coming in from the diff
ferent churches in the South Florida
Association indicate that the Baptist
Seventy-five Million Campaign, es-
pecially as it relates to this section
will be great success. Reports from
other sections of the country are not
available.
The First Church, Lakeland, will
give fifty thousand. The First Church
Barlow, with an apportionment of
100000 had fifteen thousand up to the
close of the Sunday night services and
still a-going From Winter Haven,
Lake Wales, Frostproof, Fort Meade
and other churches all over the coun-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-02
PEACE TREATY AND
RAILROAD QUESTION
NOT DISCUSSED
THESE WILL BE HANDLED IN A
LATER MESSAGE
VOLUME TX.
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. General rec
concentrations on legislation to COM
bat the cost of living, labor unrest,
radicalism and REIMBURSEMENT of the
nation to peace time basis featured
the Presidents annual message to
Congress today.
The peace treaty, the President told
Congress, would be discussed in a
separate message later, as will the
railroad question. His principal rec
concentrations were the establishment
of a budget system for national
finances, reorganization of the taxa
ton system with simplification of the
income and excess profits; readjust-
ment of the tariff system, if necessary,
to meet the changed world condi-
ticns; recognition and relief for
world war veterans, particularly in
the way OF government farms; prop
err measures to foster the dyestuffs
industry; an enlarged program for
rural development; measures which
will remove the cases of political
restlessness in our body polite. . The
President renewed his recommends
lions for legislation to deal effective
ly with those persons who by violent
methods would abrogate our time,
tested institutions.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-02
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE DEALS
WITH METHODS TO COMBAT
LIVING COST, RAD|CAl|SM
AND NATIONAL FINANCES
TODAY'S CALENDAR OF SPORTS

RACING: Winter meeting of Cuba
American Jockey club, at Havana.
Winter meeting at Jefferson Park,
New Orleans.
BENCH SHOW: Annual show of
Atlanta Kennel Club, Atlanta, Ga.
Annual show of Rhode Island Boston
Terrier club, Providence.
COURT TENNIS: Jay Gould VS..
Walter Kinsell, at Philadelphia, for
American open championship.
CYCLING Second day of the six
Gay bicycle race, Madison Square
Garden, New York.
BILLIARDS.: Continuation of ma
tional pocket billiard championship
tournament, at Philadelphia.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-02
Mrs, Kate Mooney
Passes Away
At Fort Meade

Mr.. B. F. Mooney, of this city, has
the sympathy of his friends in the
death of his mother, Mrs. Kate
Mooney, which occurred this morn
ing at Fort Meade, where she had
lived the past six years.
Mrs. Mooney was ~ years OF age,
and leaves six children to mourn her
loss-Mr. W. s. Mooney, of Fort
Meade, Mr.. B. F. Mooney of Lake.
land, Mr.. Everett Mooney of Long
Beach, CAL, Mrs. Chas. Ellis OF Nc
Leod, CAL; Mrs. VIM. Hale OF
Rockford, ILL.,, and Mrs. Eta Foster,
OF Detroit, Mich. The latter had only
come down a week ago to make her
home with her mother, only to find
her quite i'll, her last illness being
only Of short duration.
The funeral services will be con"
Quoted at Fort Meade tomorrow by
Rev. Mcdowell, pastor Of the Baptist
church of which denomination she
was devoted member.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-02
FRENCH HOPE
COMPROMISE
MAY Be REACHED
BY j. S. SENATE
TURKS ARE ANXIOUS FOR U. 8.
TO RATIFY THE TREATY ELSE
THEY WILL LOSE CHANCE FOR
AMERICAN MANDATE
(By Associated Press.)

Paris, Dec. 2.-The American dele
cation to the peace conference which
intended sailing for Home Dec. 6, has
postponed its departure, 1t is learned
from high authority. The change In
the plans is due to the failure Of the
Germans to sign the protocol ratify-
ing the peace treaty. 1t is pointed out
if the treaty is not ratified, the situa-
ton between Germany and the United
States as well as the other Allied and
Associated powers, goes back to the
status created by the armistice.
Hence the United States still is quite
as much interested as its associated
or allied powers, despite the fact that
the Senate did not ratify the treaty.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-02
TAMPA SPECIAL
TO RESUME RUN
ON DECEMBER Is

Sunday afternoon between l and
is set by the officials of the Atlantic
Coast Line for the resumption of
trains Nos. 81 and 90, popularity
known as the Tampa Special, The
first train will pass Orlando at 1909
and will be southbound, while the
following day 3:17 is the hour for the
one going north. The schedule will
be practically the same as in former
years, and the travelling public will
hail with delight the announcement
Orlando Reporter-Star
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-02
LAST AMERICAN NOTE
BEEN DELIVERED
(By Associated Press.)

Mexico City, Monday, Dec. An
nouncement made at the Mexican for
eign office tonight is that the last
American not has not been delivered.
The first intimation as to the nature
of the communication sent Mexico BY
Secretary Lansing was given by dis
patches to this city by the Associated
Press.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-02
CONGRESSMAN ORANE
MADE INTERESTING
TALK ON GOOD ROADS
At DADE CITY


A central meeting was held at the
court house, Saturday afternoon fol-
lowing a chicken dinner served on
the lawn. Our representative in
congress Herbert J. Drane, was the
principal speaker Of the day.
Congressman Drane recalled that
some thirty years ago when a little
community around old Fort Dade
was about the only sign of civiliza-
ton to be found in this section of the
piney woods, and that he came here
to build the first railroad. Recently
he was called upon by military au-
thority in Washington, to outline an
aerial route from Arcadia to Mont
gomery, Alabama, and he again had
the pleasure of placing Dade City
on the map. Mr.. Drane said the hap
piest people in the world lived in
this section as they did not suffer
from the effects of war, of want,
strife and discord, as did the people
of other parts of the country. Pas
co county would be one of the most
populous counties in the country IL
the people outside knew what we
have here. Good roads are necessary
that they may come and see our
county.
OF the thousands Of people COM
ing to Florida in cars those who wish
to reach the west coast should come
down the ridge through Sumter or
fernando and Pasco county, and
would come this way il they had
good roads to travel. The building
of good roads results in increased
land values. Land in Polk county
that could not be sold at any price
before its system of roads was built,
now Drlng nlBn prices.
Mr.. Drane gave an interesting in.
terview he had with an army official
who was loath to believe that there
was any land in Florida other than
low fiat swamp. He told Of how lit
tie the city of Washington lies above
sea level, and said that were it pos
sible for him to see that distance he
could sit on the porch at his home in
Lakeland and look straight into the
eyes Of the statue on the dome Of
the capital in Washington.
Mr.. Drane made other points IL
favor of good roads and took few
minutes to speak of the cost and eff
feet of the worlds war
From the time he entered congress
there have been troubles that trie(
mems souls, and men of religious
temperament have learned to leai
more on their trust in God. He saiC
that the league. of nations, stripped
of legal verbiage, meant saving thu
boys Of the coming generations from
what the boys of the present gener
alton have had to endure. Mr.. Dram
showed how the high cost of livinI
had started and said no laws coul'
cure it. The only cure would be
love of country and determination
to produce in order to do an homes
days work. There must be love 0
country in peace as well as in tim
, Iof war.
There was no attempt at oratorica
effect in Mr.. Dranes address, rathe
just an easy pleasant talk to grouI
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-02
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 1.-The regular
weekly meeting of the Presidents
cabinet was postponed today. Mem
bers planned to go to the capitol to
bear the Presidents annual message.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-02
PROTOCOL NOT SIGNED BY
GERMANS AND AMERICAN
DELEGATION DECIDE To
REMAIN LONGER IN PARIS
Serious Earthquake
(By Associated Press. J

London Dec. "A serious earth
quake occurred in western Asia Minor
Thursday and seven villages in Soma
and Balikesri districts were destroyed,
according to Constantinople advices,
Many were killed and injured.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-02
(By Associated Press. J

Constantinople, Dec. Anxiety
in the United States Senate's delib-
erations on the Versailles treaty Is
being shown by the Turks. Fears
are expressed that If the treaty fails
OF ratification by the United States
that Turkey will lose her chance for
an American mandate.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-02
ty, very encouraging reports are COM
ing in.
This will be interesting news to
Baptist people of this section.
(By Associated Press.)

Grand Rapids, Dec. 2.-The ap-
pearance for araignment in Federal
court here of number Of defendants
Of the 1876 indicted Saturday on charg-
es fcorruption in connection with
the election of Senator Newberry, Is
expected today
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-02

The aftermath of the Roman wars
was thousand years of dark ages.
There were no real farmers in those
ugly days. The farmer and home
owner can save the situation today.
A majority of the people of America
are farmers and home owners.In this
there is hope and promise of an early
return to a sane condition from the
present unrest.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-02

Manufacturers of dresses and raw
materials entering into the dress in
dustry, the first convention of its kind
ever held by the garment industry
in the United States, will open at At
lantic City today under the auspices
of the Associated Dress Industries o.
America.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-02

During September, 1919, we ex'
ported 62,55S,7S6 pounds of con
densed milk compared with 49,S2S,43l
pounds in the corresponding month
in 1918, The stock of condensed
milk on hand in this country on Octo'
Der /, was equal to about two pounds
for each person in the United States
The world lives from hand to mouth
The need of constant production Is
ever present.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-02
Alexander Of Missouri to Succeed
Redfield
(By Associated Press. J

Washington, Dec. 2.-Representa-
tive Alexander of Missouri has been
selected by the President to be secre-
tarN of commerce succeeding Red
field.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-02

The Federal Trade Commission has
set today for a further hearing on the
petition Of steel consumers of the
United States and of the United States
Steel Corporation that IL assume jur-
isdiction in the controversy over TIE
Pittsburgh stel price basing point
system.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-02

The first meetings under South Da-
kota's new presidential preference
primary law will be held today, WHEEL
the State proposal delegates will con-
fer in regards to candidates for all
offices to be filled at the next election.
national and state.