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The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-29

CATION 1t is the model irrigation
(, project of them all and one of the
most productive stretches of farming
land in all the world. 1t used to be
planted in alfalfa, fruit trees and su-
gar beets.
In this valley farmers began, six
years ago, to grow Pima cotton ex-
perimentally. The success was i'm
mediate, and the returns were greater
than from any other crop. Each year
saw the number of acres doubled
Each year saw methods improved and
profits increased.
Last year. nearly a hundred thou
sand acres of Pima cotton were under
cultivation in this valley. Next year
there win be $780, 900 acres. This will
be the maximum. 1t will be half the
land in the valley and the other hall
must be devoted to raising the neces-
sites of the region-grain, hay, fruit
vegetables.
A good farmer in Salt river valley
grows a bale of cotton to the acre. II
weighs 500 pounds which, at 80 cents
a pound, amounts to $500. 1t costs
$125 an acre to grow the crop, the
result being $275 an acre profit. The
poor farmer makes half a bale to the
acre, or $50 pounds, worth 5000 and
a mere s75 an acre profit. So, every
body is going into cotton.
The great trouble in Egypt, the
3
states, is in keeping variety of cot
ton pure. If Pima cotton were grown
in one field and ordinary cotton in
another on the next farm, a honey
bee would ply its trade in the field OF
scrub cotton and get pollen all over
its legs. Then 1t would fly over in the
field of Pima,-bore into a blossom and
deposit some of the scrub pollen. The
cotton resulting would be a cross be-
tween the two varieties, for this is the
way plants mate. The strain of Pima
would thus deteriorate Egyptian cot
ton on the Nile is suffering this sort
of degeneration.
But in Arizona there Is but one
strain of cotton. If farmer should
plant any other variety a vigilance
committee would wait on him. The
farmers are bound together in their
determination to maintain the purity
of their cotton. They get 80 cents
while the other fellows get 40 cents.
Their prosperity depends on keeping
the cotton pure.
The methods of these farmers
gladden. the hearts of the scientists
They set aside certain fields FOR seed.
When the plants in those fields are
nearing the period of blossoming, ex-
perts go thru them and cut down ev-
cry stalk that is not up to standard.
No weakling plan is allowed to repro
duce itself.
Here is farming carried on just as
the department of agriculture would
have it done. The advisability of this
sort of farming is shown in the re-
turns from it in dollars and cents.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-29
Dinner Stories

A woman went into a railroad os-
nee TO buy a ticket for her son who
was about to- emigrate to Canada. ana
Wniie the man was looking up the par
ticulars she ckanced 10 look aro,,na
and noticed in a glass case a stuffed
Canadian moose.
What kind Of an animal in that 7s
she inquired.
oh" said the man, that's a Car.
adian moose"
We'll. IL that's the CASE she sats.
IL have my money back, I WOULDN'T
let my son go out there. What rnu-e
the rats be like?"
Look here, neighbor That dog Of
yours comes in here every day and
digs up my flower beds, and L want
you to put a stop to it,"
Suppose I don'ti What them.
I'll plant SO many flowers tb.t
your rotten old dog will wear himself
70 a skeleton trying to keep them ans
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-29
Moulton Musings
BY ROY X. MOULTON.

A British milk expert tells how
thousands of British soldiers in India
were saved from death thru milk
pollution by the invention of a Chi
cago man. He made it impossible
with a standard cap seal for the milk
to be watered. The bibulous of Broad
way might well bring the inventor to
the White Way to prevent whisky
being turned into prune juice.
tality of the British, who insist that
the loss incurred by the sinking of
the fleet in Scapa Flow Shall be made
good. 1t is terrible to be put to such
laughter when the weather chaps
fresh lips every day.
1t used to be that a woman could
wear almost anything and now she
can wear almost nothing.
When Lady Astor takes her seat in
commons will the members remove
those plug hats they have worn for
centuries?
Even the dollar hasn't half as much
cents as it used to have.-Norman
Stuckey.
A glacier has been christened Lloyd
George, but it doesn't show any signs
of breaking up.
Now doctors have discovered that
neither draughts nor open pores cause
colds. This much can be said for doc
tors They can always find some new
theory.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-29

Skinny Martin had a berthday party
Wensday mite on accout of having a
berthday. everybody being ther that
got a invitation. and we played diff
frent games inciooding spin the pla te.
and then Skinny Martins father came
in, saying, Now, boys and gerls. I've
got bad news for you've are going
to eat now.
Wich all the fellows yelled, herray
herray and all the gerls looked as If
they felt like yelling it, and we all
went out to the dining room without
mutch pushing, and there was big
cakes on the table inclooding one
with chocklit icing. and Mrs. Martin
prawt in ice cream and lemminade
and things, and everybody started to
eat and intoy themselves the most yet.
and @rter a vile Mr. Martin sed, Well.
boys considering wat a happy occa-
sis~ this is, perhaps some of you
would like to make a speetch.
Wich the gerls all started to giggel
and the fellows started to dare each
other to make speetch, and after a
vile Puds Simkins got up to make
one, saying, Ladies and gentllman.
we are setting and eating heer this
long may it wave. purpose the fol-
lowin toast. hope Skinny never gets
the mumps or the meezles or falls
down and brakes both legs.
WITCH everybody clapped and yelled
Herray herray. and Leroy Shooster
got UP. saying. Ladies and gentiimen.
1 purpose a toast. I hope Skinny new
er gets ran over and I hope nothing
serious ever happins to a elevator vile
he is riding in it.
Herray. herray. yelled everybody
clapping. and I got up, aging. Ladies
and gentilmen. purpose a toast /
nope skinny will still be alive in time
FOR his next berthday and II he's not
I hope he'll be in hevvin.
WITCH everybody clapped and yelled
some more. and Sam Cross was Jest
going to get up wen Mr.. Martin
waived him to keep on setting down
saying. That will do for the speeches,
boys. they were very nice, I'm sure
but I don't think we had better have
eny mora
Wich we dident.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-29

Every great crisis has its man. And
in exactly the same manner. every
man in a crisis may have the requisite
strenSth to face and solve his own
most difficult emergency.
For always-behind the dim un-
knoWn-the building and planning and
getting ready is going on.
And yet the wisest one who ever
lived, never at any time had any idea
or the forces working for his good
in the silent deadness of secrecy. 1t
Is well that things work that way. The
chilo that knows exactly what he is
going to get ''for being good" isn't so
good as when he doesn't know.
The important thought for us all is
that something is always working in
our favor-so long as we keep work
ing worthily.
Behind the dim unknoWn-is our
grandest self, daily being born anew.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-29
Ouestions-Answers

O. What was the largest number of ex-
presidents of the United States living at
one time?-M. A. L.
A. During LincoIns first term in Of
flee five former chief executives were
| alive. They were Van Buren,, Tyler, F1li-
the the greatest humber living at any one time
since the birth of the republic.
Q. What language is spoken in Brazil? :?
A. Portuguese is the predominating lam
guage in Brazil. Spanish is the principal
language of all other South American coun-
Q. What is the origin of awarding col
lege degrees?-E II: L.
A. Degrees. :, originated in medieval
universities. Scholastic distinctions exist
ed in ancient times, but when education
became organized a recognized proof was
taken. Degrees used in modern times
were first adopted at Bologna and Paris
during the twelfth century, and at first
Q. Is rainbow sugar harmless?-M W.
A. The bureau of chemistry says that
sugar are harmless, and the sugar seems to
ness as white .granulated sgar. Rainbow
sugar which has been colored 1t brings
a higher prices than white sugar.
O.. What is the A B C peace treaty ?
A. This treaty was entered into IN 1915
by Argentina, Brazil and Chile. 1t pro-
the nations during which time each of
them was pledged not to make war against
either of the others until the cause of con-
upon by an impartial commission.
Q. How many pupils are there in the
schools of the United States III. o. H.
A. The bureau Of education says that
there are approximately 23.000000 pupils
in the schools and colleges of this county:
Wilson's close adviser, get the title of
A. 1t is a complimentary title which
he ypd in ~ II q
a colonel on the personal staff of Governor
Culberson, of Texas.
Q. How much does it cost to educate
naval officer at Annapolis &C. S.
A. The navy department states that In
1911, the last time figures we're compiled,
officer for the navy.
@. How many persons were lost in the
sinking of the steamship Titanic ?-R. +.
A. There were s32 passengers and 6s5
members of the crew. total of 1 SIT lost in
the sinking Of the Titanic on the night of
York. There were 2.223 people aboard.
Q. Does Russia still have the Julian or
old style calendar in reckoning timer
A. cntil recently Russia was one of the
few remaining countries that still adhered
to the Julian calendar, which now differs
from the Gregorian calendar by thirteen
days In May, 1919, the Bolshevik govern
nology. The Gregorian calendar is now used
to reckon time.
ANY reader can get the answer to any
question by writing The Topeka State
Journal Information Bureau, Frederic J.
Haskin, Director Washington, d. c. This
offer applies strictly to Information. The
Bureau cannot give advice on legal. medical,
and financial matters. 1t does not attempt
to settle domestic troubles, nor to under
take exhaustive research on any subject
Write your question plainly and briefly.
Give full name and address and enclose
two-cent stamp for return postage. All re-
plies are sent direct to the inQuirer)
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-29
FRIENDS.

FRIENDS.
We can boast of gold and silver, that's a
And we talk a lot of riches in a thought.
less short of way,
But the friends We always cling to and the
friends we know are true
Aren't measured by their money or the
jewels they display;
We pick them for their courage or their
Not the fortune they have gathered or
their bit of earthly fame;
II we look our true friends over, those
we've know9 from Isear year to S.d year dolls,
to their name.
Take the pal that shares your pleasures
and is always at your side,
And ask yourself exactly why it is you
like him so.
Why you want him near you always when
your soul is being tried,
And why you're clinging to him as the
finest man you know;
1t is something be possesses that in words
Something deeper far than glory or the
place tEat he may claim;
It's the man he IS that grips you, not bis
stock of yellow gold.
You'd like him If he never had dollar
to his name.
The things that count are common and
not given to display
We hear the cIink of money, but kindly
natures still:
While pomp aud fame and glory travei
We choose our friends regardless of their
fortune their Skill
They've stood by US in sorrow and they We
shared our pleasures, too.
On our rainy days or sunny we have
found them just the same:
-Ley're not chosen for their fortune or the
deeds that they can do
We'd like them II they ever had dollar
Copyright 1918 by Edgar A. Guest
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-29

The country has been harassed and
badgered by strikes, too many of them
for purposes that had no connection
with grievances over low wages and
long hours, until the strike has come
to be looked upon with suspicion as a
weapon Of revolution, rather than for
enforcing legitimate demands on re-
luctant employers. Opposition to
strikes has reached q point where the
senate has voted. 46 to 25. in favor of
the ahti-Etrike provision of the Cum
minis railroad bill. The fact that this
provision was carried by a majority
of nearly two to one, in the face of the
strong opposition of union leaders,
carries it's own moral.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-29

American Red Cross officers arriv-
ing recently in this country report that
the American cigaret is a very useful
medium OF exchange in Europe. Two
years of association with the American
doughboy and his ever-ready supply
Of cigarets has given the average Eu-
ropean an Unsuitable appetite for
American cigaFets. Today a package
will buy almost anything from a trip
across some national frontier to a
quick and comfortable passage thru
places believed inaccessible.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-29

II the hens of this country should
organize union and strike for shorter
hours nobody need be surprised. They
now are being worked eighteen hours
a day. Electric lights burn steadily
in the pens until 10 p. m. and are
turned on again at 4 in the morning.
The poor hen is being victinized by
her capItalistic employer.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-29

A dispatch from Genoa, italy. some
time ago said: Genoa longshoremen
recently converted themselves in
twenty-four hours rom striking work
men to employers of labor. They OBJ
tanned thru the strike a day wage of
$3.50. and the following day hired
other men for their jobs at 80 day.
thereafter living easy lives on the re-
naming $3.50 for eight hours man
agement of the 50 a day men. In
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-29

Villa having laid in supplies for the
winter in his recent raid, now is re-
ported to have retired to the noun
tains But the business in which he
is engas sed is not expected to suffer
thru his absence from the field.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-29

A package deposited in the Chicago
office OF the government operated
express company December 10
reached this city on Friday, Decem-
her. &C. or sixteen days later. Yet
there are persons who want the gov
ernment to continue the operation of
the railroads
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-29

What can be done in the way OF
solving the high price problem has
been illustrated in the matter of
Christmas trees during the holidays.
Dealers in New York and Chicago
loaded up heavily and demanded ex-
orbitant prices. The public rebelled
and refused to buy. Result: Prices
dropped to nothing and everybody was
invited to help himself. free of charge
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-29

The lid will be lifted in Windsor
Canada. January I and Detroit al
ready is agitating the project of build
ing a bridge across the river.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-29

Prices Of paper have gone SO high
that there is talk OF again making
mems collars OF it.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-29

George W. Perkins advocates COM
pulsory voting. He should fiFst try
to bring about compulsory working.
The voting can wait.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-29

We have referred to this as a dull
day. The distance we travelled for the
preceding paragraph and the incon-
sequential load with which we re-
turned prove 1t.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-29

Now that three or four months in
which to settle the question avail
themselves. we'd like to know VINO
originated the idea that emptying the
pan under the refrigerator is a mans
work
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-29

Probably the most unreliable testi-
mony is that of the eyewitness. Fifty
thousand persons saw Braden take the
ball on Harvard's one-yard line. Eut
nobody knows whether he tried for u
play thru center or off tackle.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-29

There is only one thing less con-
vincing than the stock argument of
stock argument of those who favor
prohibition.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-29

Intimation that number. of resis-
nations from the presidents cabinet
shortly will be written indicates.
among other things, a painful lack OF
harmony in the monarchy as the time
for the return to a Republican form
of government grows nearer.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-29

Proponents of liquor are no more
skillful in argument than they were
thirty years ago. They still are talk
ing about the tremendous amount of
money the government will lose as a
result of prohibition.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-29

The suggestion of a reader who
lives In Asbury. N. J., to the effect
that We have already drunk the "Old
Crow is preposterous.- In these par
lous times. liquor is always good for a
paragraph. So long as we retain pos
session of our short quart we shall
always have something to write about
We should be weak, indeed. did We
sacrifice professional equipment to
the demands of appetite.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-30
NILES. Moi.

NILES. Mich. July ZS.-AIiss
Freida Kaiser. daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Bapney Kaiser. and Harold
Sitter Of Buchanan were married
Saturday evening at 81. Johns
church. Rev. p. G.. Saffran of1ciat-
ing The bride Is employed as a
stenOgrapher at the electric service
Office. and the groom is employed il
buchanan. Mr.. and Mrs Sitter VIII
reside in Niles.
Miss Thelma Clendenen and Winfred
Gerold were married .-Qnday at the
home Of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. +. Clendenen, I'm Silver
Creek, Cass county. Mr.. Gerold Is
the cashier at the Niles gas omce
Miss Grace Erickson, daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. B. A Erickson Of Niles,
and j. w. Baitinger of Mishawaka
were married at St. Joseph July IS,
by the pastor OF the Methodist
church. They will reside in Misha-
waka, where the groom is employed
as a baker.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-30
START ON LONG CROSS
COUNTRY AUTO TRIP

The long trip OF William Nichols.
proprietor OF the Twentieth Century
garage. and Lloyd Reedy Of Chicago
in an automobile over the western
part Of the United States, began at
noon Tuesday Mr. Nichols. In his
light six Buick which ne has used
to tour already over the greater por-
tion OF the country. viii be employed
10 make the trip. The Buick car has
been especially equipped for the oc-
casion. sleeping quarters having
been built in the rear end of the
machine. and equipment for cooking
having also been arranged for.
Mr.. Nichols planned to go first 10
San Francisco by way OF Seattle.
then he will drive south. returning
by way or the Mexican border. He
may also make a trip into Mexico
He expects to be away Cor at least
two months.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-30
:. :. =. Clears skin of ErEP:ions-
Drives Poison From
the system.

Get It dxed in your mind that
skin eruptions. Eczema burning
itching skin, and all skin diseases
are due entirely to impure and in
fected blood. II the trouble was
on the outside of the skin. b. SIM
ply washing and keeping it clear
you could obtain relief-not ever
Cintments. lotions, and salN Is would
be necessary. Agree with US in this
belief and your trouble can be re
lieved-you can be entirely restored
TO health. s. :. :. is is purely vvge-
table treatment that you can secure
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-30
GOVERNOR NOT TO CALL
S0L0NS TO SESSION

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. July CO.
Gov. Goodrich tonight announced
that he will not call a special ses-
sion OF the legislature in the imme-
date future after receiving from
Atty. Gen. Ele Stansbury an opinion
that regular appropriations for the
next fiscal year can be used in
meeting deficits Of the current yeaI
f.. the maintenance costs OF state
institutions. Previously it had been
announced that special session
probably would he called the last
week in August or the first week in
September
IL was stated tonight that in AL
probability a special session would
be called later 10 consider the fed
eral woman 'uffrage amendment
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-30
PLAN To CLOSE
JULY BUSINESS
Unusually Large Sales Are
Expected for Clearance
Day Sales.

At unusually large July business
IN the stores OF South Bend will be
brought 20 a close tomorrow with
the observance Of Final July Clear
ance day" another featured Inter
urbar day inaugurated by the retail
merchants bureau OF the South
Bend Chamber OF Commerce Com
pleted arrangeme Hts FOR the last
July sale day and Interurban day
com hined. were made at "A meeting
OF the merchants in the Wedgewood
room nf the Oliver hotel Tuesday
noon. A II. Heller. chairman OF the
retailers bureau. presided over the
luncheon
Tomorrow is expected 20 be a mer-
chandistng day OF extraordinary i'm
portance in South Bend. as the mer-
chants have made unusually strong
efforts TO acquaint the people of the
surrounding towns with the event.
and The News-Times has given a
great deal OF publicity TO back up
the plans or the dealers. 4 large
crowd OF out-of town shoppers is
expected TO respond TO the efforts
OF the merchants and this news
paper All OF the stores, practically,
are Offering special bargains for TO-
morrow, and visitors will find they
will be able to secure some unusual
savings in merchandise of nearly
every kind.
Opportunities to Save.
A great many on ~Re wOmen's spe-
cialty and department. stores adver-
tise today opportunities for wonder
ful savings A large number OF the
mems stores offer liberal reductions
on mems suits and other wearing
apparel
Several other featured Interurban
days are on the program for the very
near future. One OF the most i'm
pOrtaut, plans for which were dis
cussed at considerable length at
Tuesdays luncheon OF the mer-
chants. is the semi-annual Dollar
day" TO be celebrated on Aug. Il.
Plans were also made at Tuesdays
luncheon for the repainting or the
large billboards throughout this sec
ton. which have been used to adver-
tise Interurban day for the past
year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-30

but that for the present plans for a
session this fall or summer had been
abandoned. When announcement
was made OF the calling OF the spe-
appropriations for the state institu-
tions which are badly in need Of
funds. and amendment OF the
county unit road law were given as
emergency measures needing con-
sideration Of the general assembly
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-30
GREAT OLD REMEDY
FOR SKIN DISEASES

from your own druggist. Fifty years
ago s 5. $. was discovered AMI
given TO suffereriug mankind Dur
ing this period il has proven its
remarkable remedial properties and
has relieved thousands OF cases Of
disease caused by poor blood. You
can be relieved, but YOU must take
:. =. :. Take II II only pimples
apear. for they denote bad blood,
and may be followed BY the suffer
ings from torturing skin eruptions-
Therefore be sure. Don't take
chi: noes. don't Use lotions. II yours
is special case, write Tor expert
medical adNi Address Medicd'
Director. 25S swift laboratory. A.
1,,t, "a ADV.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-30
ARGYLE ABOUT TRUCK.

An argument alleged 10 have oc-
Cured at the South Bend Toy works
over the use OF truck led 20 the
arrest last night Of Stephen Balok,
sos Osborn St. on charges of assault
and battery preferred by StanlslaU
Blacharski. who claimed that Baiok
struck him several times in the face
with his fists. inhicting two or three
gashes. officer Jennings made the
arrest.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-30
oTTING FoR ENIPIoYEs.

Employees OF the Stephenson Tn
derwear mills will be given an out
ing az Chaplin lake on Saturday. The
picnic is an annual t-eat offered TO
the men and women employees Of
this COMPANY.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-30
TO SELL TRACTORS

An announcement OF unusual in
terest 20 the growers Of this section
IS that Warner Bros, South Bend
dealers in farm implements. have
secured the agency for the Sampson
farm tractor. The South Bend com
pany has already ordered 25 ma
chimes and expects 10 double this
order within a short time. The
Sampson tractor is manufactured bv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-30
NIATRINIONY.

Be married privately Room 3.
Odd Fellows block. cor Washington
and Main SITS. Applications for mar
riage license filled and marriages
performed. Home 6431 or 1903:
Bell 4031.-Advt. 62s4-3O
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-30

the General Motors company and is
said 20 be one OF the most thor
oughly improved farm tractors on
the market