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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-27
TEST RECORD BEHIND
cow ADDS TO VALUE

That COW testing results are bene-
fetal % the man who buys a COW
well as TO the man that owns the
animal is shown by the fact that
at "a recent sale OF 40 grade and
pure bred Jerseys in Clark county.
the TO milk COWS averaged $214
per head which is perhaps the high
est herd average in the history Of
Clark county dairying. AS County
Agent Y. J. Mann said. cit is not
an eXaggeration TO say that at least
$50 was added to each individual
by reason of the fact that her herd
record for the past eight months
stood ready for inspection"
One Other fact which the sale
brought out was that the bure- bred
cows averaged SS66. while the
grades averaged S1S2 or 1854
less. The pure-bred heifers aver
aged S123.12 while the grade heifers
averaged $4S.65 or s7447 less
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-27
DRAFTS AND CROWOING
GIVE BULLETS COLD

Two OF the common causes OF the
fall colds, which are frequently found
in the pullet poultry flock are the
crowding OF the pullets on the roosts
or under them at night and a draft
which strikes the birds on the roost-
ing platform, according TO L. L.
Jones. extension poultryman of Pur-
due university
Even where there is plenty Of
roosting room provided. it often hap
pens that as the first cold nights
come the young pullets huddle to-
gether I'm the corners to keep warm.
The result is that they become over
heated and at midnight if one were
TO put his hand among them it would
be covered with moisture. Pullets
Will not spread out very much after
they have settled FOR the night and
if they are crowded together. they
are weakened instead OF strength
ened by their sleep and consequent
ly when they get down from the
roost in the chill Of the morning. a
cold is the natural result. The
remedy for this is TO provide plenty
Of roost room and then go among
the birds at night and scatter them
upon the roosts until the habit Of
budding togeeser is stopped.
As to the second cause. that Of
drafts striking the birds while they
are on the roosts, a knot-hole max
become a source of danger TO the
bird Birds that roOst in the trees
or i'm the open seldom have colds
since drafts coming in all directions
seldom so much damage. The rem
edy for this cause is 10 be sure that
the house if free from cracks, knot
holes and crevices on the three sides.
while the fourth side should be open
for ventilation in such a way as TO
prevent a direct current Of air strik-
ing the rOOsting birds at night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-27
FARMERS ASSOCIATION
HAS ORGANIZED PLANS

Here is what the farmers associa-
zion in Union township. Fulton coun-
". have decided 20 do in an organic
ed way during the coming year 20
improve their agriculture: Continue
Unconstitutional work 10 show the
value of fertilizers In increased crop
production; continue hogging down
of corn and SOY beans: take part In
the state wide egg laying contest;
start two pure-ored calf clubs, one
a Jersey and the other Shorthorn.
The program was worked out in
connection with the efforts OF Coun-
ty Agent l.. r. Binding and will
mean much IN advancement OF the
agriculture OF the county.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-27
FASHION SHOWS
PLEASE FARMERS
Exhibition of Clothes by De-
partment of Agriculture
Is on Increase. <

When @ playwright decides 20
write a rural play the chances arc
more than even that he viii have
the heroine wear clothes which
would excite ridiculc and scorn
10 worn on a city street. Il
seems to be fixed fact
IN the minds OF many fiction and
play writer's. specially those who
have never been outside Of Green
wich village that all OF those who
Ive INA farm homes care nothing
and know less of up-to-datc fash
ions in clothes.
III such conditions ever did exist
Dr. was "a long time ago. Today a
visitor would go some distance be-
fore he found the prototype Of isis
Hopkins or Farmer Haysecd."
Shows Are Popular.
Farm women today like up-to-
date clothes. and fashion shows In
their locality always bring out a
good crowd. There are fashion
shows ANA fashion shows, but the
Kind put on 10y clothing specialists
sent out b. the United States de-
partment Of agriculture and the
state agricultural colleges. where
GOOD looking clothes within the
purses Of those present are shown.
arc on the increase. a fashion
show of this type is usually held at
some central hall. The models
are members of the local clothing
centers OF clubs The clothes ex-
hibited by the models are those
that have been made I'm club work
under The instruction of the local
leader and the state clothing spe-
cialist. Often times. especially if
the results have been unusually
good OF the idea novel. the garment
is a made over"
In Marion county, Missouri. a
four days demonstration was re-
Gently given by the state clothing
specialist. These demonstrations. in
cluded readjustment OF patterns.
fitting. finishing, remodeling. de
signing. trimming. and the use and
manufacture OF q dress form. old
garments were brought 10 the re-
modelling demonstration, and the
patterns were pinned on them. ON
the days when trimming and de-
signing were studied the audience
brought thread, needles and mater
ial. and worked under the super
vision Of the specialist and her as
sistants
The last day a fashion show was
held 20 attract the attention of the
women who were not air eady en-
rolled in one of the clothing clubs.
At this show nine women wore aft
crnOon dresses they had made, five
wore gOod-looking street dresses.
and four attractive cotton or ging-
ham frocks- Some OF the models
wore becoming hats. which they
had made in class, 20 match their
costumes. Two babies wearing sen
sible. comfortable clothes. all made
at home, including their caps and
shoes, made "a hit with the audi
cnte.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-27
SNOW AND COLD
DELAY FARM WORK
Report Says Little Corn
HuSked During Past
Week in Indiana.

Snow and cold weather kept
things on the farm rather quiet the
last week. according to the weekly
report OF George c. Bryant. field
man, cooperative crop reporting
service. who says that little corn
was husked and practically none
marketed except where the farmers
had access TO hard surface roads.
The report reads:
Not much progress was made in
farm work the last week because Of
cold weather and snow.
Little corn was husked during
the week and practically none was
hauled TO market. except where
farmers were accessible TO hard
surfaced roads.
Pasture Wheat Fields.
Wheat and rye fields continue 20
be pasturod freely with the hope of
saving some of them from the raw
ages of the Hessian fly.
The tobacco movement slowed
up considerably because Of the bad
condition OF the roads and damp
weather. but tho market prices con
tinued 10 soar for all grades. The
high prices are bringing out small
quantities Of the 1915 crop that had
been stored on farms.
There is plenty of farm labor at
this time for those who can pay
high wages
Tho condition Of live stock gen
orally is good with the exception Of
few scattered cases of hog chol-
era"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-27
CYL SERVICE ENAMS.

The United states civil Service
commission announces an open COM
sistant. for both men and women. on
Jan. and s. 1920. 20 hll vacancies
n the department o. agriculture, for
duty in Washington. u. c.. or IN the
field. The usual entrance salary for
this position ranges from $1.22o to
$3.50 Year, but persons showing
iu their examinations that they are
unusually qualified are occasionally
appointed at higher salaries. not %
exceed $3.50 yonr. Applicants
should apply for form 1919, stating
the title Of the examination desired.
90 the civil Service commission,
Washington. ID. G.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-27
CONTROL OWN MEAT SUPPLY
Rabbits Easier TO Raise Poultry.
BY Marcsus Meek sey Fancy Club, Chicago

Many a thrifty housewife has
longcd for some place where she
could keep chickens but there are
thousands Of places where rabbits
may be successfully raised and any
one having covered back porch
In town or country can raise enough
rabbits for the family table
Rabbit meat is beautifully white
and juicy, tasting like chicken but
infinitely better.
II does not pay 20 raise scrub ami
mails Of any kind and rabbits are no
exception 20 the rule
II is the province of the National
Fancy Rabbit club TO encourage tho
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-27
BOYS CORN CLUB SETS
PACE FOR GR0WN-UPS

The 26 boys who took part in the
acre corn growing contest in Jeffer-
son county produced an average
yield OF 81 bushels TO the acre, or
about three times the average for the
county. Paul HOlcroft won the con-
test by producing 1876 bushels at a
cost of $3S.15 and Leo Ringwald was
second with a yield Of 76.1 bushels
on his acre at a cost of 1854 which
the bushel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-27

breeding Of fine rabbits and 10 en-
large the membership so that rab-
bits will take their proper place in
American economy.
Rabbit hutches are easy 10 make
or may be bought knocked down
ready made. If you are interested
in rabbits. the club will send you a
working diagram Of how to build
your hutches. for the asking. and
send you full information regarding
how and where TO get rabbits and
what YOU ought 10 pay for them,
what rabbit skins are worth for fur
and now to prepare the meat for the
table
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-27
RECEIVES LETTER FROM
MAN WHO DISAPPEARED
FORTY YEARS AGO
Special to The News Times 4:

NIletlll 10 1 ne -NtN = I liiltN
LAPORTE, Ind, Dec 26.-
Twenty-Five years ago William Nc
Donald, 40 years old, mysteriously
disappeared Ten years ago Judge
Gallaher. I'm the Iaporte circuit
court, declared Mcdonald legally
dead. Thursday Mcdonald. writing
from New York city. where he is
said 10 be a wealthy business man.
broke the long silence by writing TO
inquire if any Of his relatives were
alive.
Mcdonald was advised by wire
that his father. mother. sister and
brother passed away, and that he
had been legally declared dead.
Thomas Mcdonald, e Laporte
county farmer. is the only surviving
member Of the family. The two
brothers will be reunited New
Years day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-27
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WEEKLY GENERAL
CROP NOTES
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Arizona-C Crop conditions gener-
ally favorable for farm work.
Arkansas-Farm work delayed by
rains and bad roads. Very little
blowing done yet.
California-Low temperature past
week caused apprehension among
citrus growers, but worst now seems
over without any particular damage.
Connecticut and all other New
England states-Alternate cold,
freezing. and hot, wet weather makes
conditions trying for keeping Of po-
tatoes. vegetables. apples. etc.
Delawaro-Farm activities pre-
vented By wet, cold weather.
F'lorida-COld weather will be a
great beneht TO citrus crops and win
ter truck Rainfall insufficient
Georgia Tremendous four days
rain. caused much flooding and stop
ped all farming operations II was
followed by the FIRST severe cold OF
I the season.
Illinois-Farm work has gone
slowly during the week due 10 cold
wave and coal strike. Less fall plow-
ing has been done than usual at this
season
Indiana - Favorable conditions
prevailed during the week and all
farm work progressed
Iowa-Heavy snow cover. Farm
operations have been considerably
curtailed
Kansas-No change from one
week ago. A blanket Of snow and
/ low temperatures almost prohibit
outdoor farm work.
Maine-See Connecticut.
Maryland - Flowing and other
work retarded by bad weather
Missouri Conditions favorable for
usual form operations.
Montana Week ending Dec. %.
Conditions in general much worse
with an additional heavy snowfall.
Montana Week ending Dec. 49,.
Week Of intense cold and further
snowfall has precluded all farm acti-
viues. Temperatures ranging from
10 TO more than so degrees below
zero are common over state Roads
| practically impossible for hauling, on
account OF accumulated snowfall.
New Hampshire-See Connecticut.
New Jersey practically all farm
I operations have been stopped ow-
I ing 90 real winter weather.
New Conditions favorable
/ for completing harvest
Oklahoma-CW eek ending Dec.
I6). Fan blowing is but a fraction
of that i'm usual years. a large per
centage reporting none
Oklahoma-(W week ending Dec.
1ap. Due TO the cold. damp weather
, during the week, with wet fields and
roads. little progress was made with
farm operations.
Pennsylvania 49, Winter weather
stopped all farm operations. Winter
grains are i'm good condition.
Rhode Island-See Connecticut.
South Carolina-The copiOus rains
together with normal temperature
/ have added much TO the termination
/ of late seedlings Good stands pre-
vail. No further sowing will be done
before the first of next year.
South Dakota - Fuel situation
causing anxiety as our only fuel. eN-
ccpt coal, is corn cobs
Tennessee Little farm work done
i'm past two weeks on account OF
iunfavorable weather conditions.
Utah and Nevada-Condiuon re-
main fairly good
/ Vermont See Connecticut
Wisconsin, Extremely cold wealth
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-27
ISSUE GRAM REPORT.

The report OF the United States
agricultural department for the state
of Indiana in regard 10 the condi-
sion OF the grain crop gives the fol
lowing statistics for -. Joseph Coun-
~. Percent OF last years acreage OF
wheat. So. condition so: percent Of
last years acreage Of rye. 90, condt-
zion 9S.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-27
RIVER BOTTOM CORN
DAMAGED By WATER

some az the river bottom land IN
Spencer county has been under wa
ter three times this fam. badly dam
aging corn which is los far the most
important crop there. THAI which
was not washed away has been sold
10 a iced company which is dry ing
BE- with the intention ~ converting IL
into palafablc feodstuns'
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-27
NEWS FROM HERE AND !
THERE IN INDIANA :

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Efsht hundred farmers from all
parts of the county recently at
tended the first annual meeting of
lne shelby County Farmers asso-
siaCcu. Tho seCretary's report
showed that .Ie association has $50
paid and balance Of
nor, 600 i'm the bank. Plans
ARE de at present TO con-
ducr .I ,he first week Of jan
uarr 90 sect every farmer in the
county to become a member.
\ Live stock Shippers association
Tor the purpose of cooperative live
stock shipping has been organized
iu connection with the Jackson
Township Farmers association in
clay county
The Randolph County Improved
Poland China Breeders association
- planning 90 hold its first bred
sow sale some time IN January.
county Agent M. b Nugeut. OF
Greene county, reports that the Lin
ION school in that county will en-
ploy a teacher in agriculture and
home economies in the near future.
Programs Of the Il farmers i'm
sututos TO be held I'm Randolph
county during the winter viii be
published in pamphlet form.
Members OF the Clay County
Poultry club recently displayed
more than zoo birds I'm the Brazil
High school and attracted large
Gro Nds of city as well as country
people Another poultry exhibit IN
the same county the same week. the
clay City show. was held i'm the
show room Of a garage and County
Agent H. +. Abbott reports that "a
constant stream OF people visited
tho show for two days
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-27

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-27
SWINE BREEDERs MEETING

The annual meeting OF the Indiana
Swine Breeders association viii be
held al the Claypool hotel. Indiana
polls. Jan. and Z. 81. Joseph coun-
~ swine breeders are planning 20
take part IN the two day program.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-27
EDITS MAGAZINE.

~ UIItu 7 TENr
NEW YORK. Dec 26.-Herbert
Kaufman has become owner and
editor Of McClure's magazine. il was
announced Friday. The publication
was established by s. S. Mcclure in
1898 Kaufman, who is n writer
served as assistant secretary Of the
interior during the war and will
resign from that office Jan. 1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08
CORN TRADING
LIGHT IN VIEW
OF UNEASINESS
Sharp CuFtailmeHt Shown in Vol
ume Of Business as Result of
Conditions.

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. S.-Sharp cur
tailment in the volume of trading
was the most evident feature today
on the board of trade. So much I'M
certainty existed as to industrial
and economic possibilities that de-
cided inclination was manifested to
keep dealings on a minimum basis
and to reduce outstanding risks.
Opening prices, which ranged from
the same as yesterdays finish to
1850 lower, with September $1.S6
to $1S6A, and December $149 to
$1.50. we're followed by continued
weakness in the new crop deliver
les and by the virtual wiping out of
transient gains in September.
Later, the price OF the September
delivery bulged again as a result
Of renewed covering by shorts, and
there were sympathetic rallies also
in other months. The government
crop report this afternoon was ex-
pected to prove bullish. Quotations
closed nervous, 4 C to &c net high
er, with September at 1881 to
1.90 and December at 1.50TA to
1.51A.
In provisions, covering byshorts
helped subsequently to make values
recover.
Oats reflected corn conditions.
After opening &c OF to &c advance
including September at 72c to 72A
the market hardened a little, but
then underwent q moderate decline.
Dealings in provisions were al
most at a standstill. Quotations
were nominally lower owing to abb
sence of support.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08
RACES LOST IF
RAILWAYS FAIL
AledO Looks for Branch Line That
it Depends Upon TO be Among
First Affected.

Aledo business houses whose op-
GRAFTON involves considerable for
eign shipping by railroad, have
siackened work while developments
are awaited in the strike OF rail
workers.
For several local concerns in
ability to ship on shipping days
would cause losses reaching pos
sibly thousands Of dollars. A walk
out Of rail men would probably az
feet in its earliest stages the branch
line of the Burlington operating out
OF Aledo.
Il am marking time as much as
possible until this thing is brought
to a fairly definite decision" declar-
ed T. d. Winders of the Winders'
company, handlers Of poultry. I'VE
ship a carload Of dressed poultry by
refrigerator car every week. II IS
all consigned to New York and 9th
er eastern markets. A strike Of any
magnitude would probably inter
rupt my shipping"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08
CHICAGO'S HEADS
SEEK WAY TO BEAT
FARE INCREASES

Chicago. Ill, Aug. Mayor
William Hale Thompson and heads
of the legal department Of the city
today discussed means TO prevent
the raise Of fares granted the
street car companies by the state
utilities board last night, from be-
coming effective after midnight to-
night.
Two courses were said TO be
open, one the forfeiture Of the
surface line franchise on the
ground that in instituting the new
fares it violates it contract with
the city for 5 cent fares; the other
injunction proceedings in court.
The board granted the surface
lines an increase to cents from
5 cents. with 4 cents for children.
The elevated lines we're granted
s cent fares from cents, the raise
from 5 to s cents having been CIV
en- last fall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08
SELL BUILDING
And CLOSE UP
THEIR BUSINESS
Wells & Carroll bought Out by
Times Record After Long and
Successful Career.

With the disposal of their store
building on South College avenue
to the Times-Record Publishing
company for the round sum of $780,
900. Wells & Carroll, hardware
men, will probably terminate a
business built up here in "a years.
The deal involving the transfer
OF the building was consummated.
although not announced, last Sat
urday. The new owners are to
take possession Jan. 1, Of next
year.
Over "a years ago the Wells
brothers, j. A. and w. K. founded
the hardware store in this city, al
though not at the present location.
About nine years ago last Febru-
airy j. A. Wells withdrew from the
firm and became prominent in the
First National bank of which in
stitution he is now president Be-
fore that time, however, the site
now occupied was purchased by
the concern and the business well
therein.
Upon Mr.. Wells withdrawal, c..
P. Carroll, who for years had been
connected with the grocery bust
ness here, became a partner in the
business with the other brother.
Since that time the concern has
been in operation under the firm
name of Wells G. Carroll.
Sale of the structure involves
disposal Of a two-story brick build
ing with basement and lot Sc by
120 feet fronting on the first block
Of South College avenue and a
tract "a by 55 feet and brick garage
fronting on the alley just west of
the rear of the store building. The
structure is sometimes called the
Union hall.
A business steadily. increasing in
volume, with a corresponding ne
cessity for large quarters, is given
as reason for purchase by the
Times Record company. Removal
10 it's new location will mark the
fourth change in the last p years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08
CHICAGO FUTURES
WALL ST. GOSSIP

FURNISHED by E W. Wagner & Co..
members OF all exchanges. Rock Island
office suite 3o9 Best building. phones B. /.
$50 and Isl. P. ]. Mccormick. nsnagerl d.
New York. Aug. S.-If the mar
ket troubles had consisted only of
a weak technical position it would
be reasonable to expect q fair
rally today from yesterdays TASTY
break. AS the trouble is COM
plication of diseases, all Of which
are actively at work, one mans
opinion is as good as another's,
but of course, the early part Of the
day will see a great selling press
ure. My personal confidence in
the listed oils is greater than in
any other group for the time when
more normal conditions shall re-
turn.
A report says railway union re-
ports men returning to work as
ordered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08

swine DISEASES
ARE EXPLAINED
Many Stock Growers Get Intimate
knowledge of Methods of Curb
ing Epidemic Now Prevalent

Approximately two hundred fifty
swine breeders, farmers and veter-
inarians gathered in Central park
in this city yesterday and listened
and watched with interest as a
post-mortem was conducted over
five diseased pigs by DR.. H. R.
Schwartze, hog expert Of the Uni
Versity of Illinois.
DR.. Schwartze came in the place
Of DR.. Robert Graham, who at the
last minute was forced to abandon
the trip here due to illness.
The pigs, donated by farmers who
attended the meeting, were infect
ed with various hog diseases which
are now prevalent throughout Mer-
Ger county and surrounding terri
tory. After being slaughtered the
animals were dissected by DR..
Schwartze, who showed the various
organs diseased and described their
appearance under healthful condi-
tions.
The speaker advised clean quar-
tiers and feed as the best proven
tive for the sicknesses. In early
stages treatment of bacterin has
proven beneficial. In advanced
stages there is no hope to save the
hog and prompt killing should take
place. The remains should be
burned at once to prevent all spread
of the infection and the remainder
of the hogs sterilized and removed
to clean and sanitary quarters.
One farmer brought out the dis
covery that the hog diseases might
be communicated to sheep. He de-
clared that his hogs had taken i'll
and that shortly afterward various
animals of a flock of nearby sheep
died, apparently from a similar all
ment. DR.. Schwartze stated that
this was possible if the sheep had
come into contact with the infected
hogs or infected quarters. He said
that sheep were much more difficult
to treat than swine, hence urging
extreme precautions to be taken by
farmers and breeders having af-
ficted swine herds.
P. S. Richey, county farm advisor,
spoke briefly on the purpose and
results accomplished at the board
Of directors meeting of the Illinois
association in Chicago
recently, at which Mr.. Richey at
tended.