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The Ordway new era., 1919-10-17
HEAVY HOG LOSS CAN
BE LARGELY AVOIDED
Greater Care Should Be Used
in Shipping Live Animals.
Cars Ought to Be Thoroughly Cleaned
Before Loading and Not Over
erowded-Spraying While in
Transit Is Helpful.
prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
Last May G51 hogs, weighing ap-
proximately 157 900 pounds. were un-
loaded dead, or died in the stockyards
at the South st. Paul market. OF this
number, 359 hogs, weighing approx
mately 100000 pounds, died in transit
or in yards during the last six days
of the month. This was the week Of
the first real warm weather, and as
is usually the case during the first
hot spell in the summer season, the
loss of hogs in transit was extremely
heavy. The difference in price between
dead or live hogs during this week
was approximately Is cents u pound,
which would mean total loss of
about S1S,360. This loss might have
been largely avoided if the shippers
had taken proper care in loading, see
ing that all cars We're properly cleaned
before loading, and that cars We're not
loaded as heavily as is the custom in
cooler weather. If these hogs had been
loaded in clean cars the losses could
have been further decreased by having
them sprayed often in transit by the
carrier, especially upon arrival at
transfer points. and also upon delivery
to the terminal. one of the largest
buyers of hogs at the South st. Paul
market, who reships TO other markets
for slaughter. states that the losses of
his firm during the last week in May
were no heavier than usual, but that
they We're extremely careful to have
their cars thoroughly cleaned and sand
ed before loading In addition TO load
ing lighter than usual and taking the
adequate precaution Of requesting the
railroad officials 10 issue instructions
to have the hogs sprayed as often as
possible in transit.
The Ordway new era., 1919-10-17
INOCULATE SOIL
TO AID ALFALFA
Addition of Bacteria to Promote
Favorable Conditions Is Need
ed in Eastern States.
NOT NEEDED IN SOME PARTS
Farmer Ordinarily Secures Material
From an Old Sweet or Bur Glover
Field-Severai Machines use-
fuI in Applying.
prepared by the United States Depart

prepared by the United States Depart
mrnt of Agriculture.)
Alfalfa failures, especially in the
eastern parts of the country. result in
many Instances from the lack of or
improper inoculatiOn-the addition of
enough bacteria to the soil to promote
conditions favorable for the growth
of the crop. Despite the popular con-
ceptiOn that inoculation is necessary
in all parts of the country. specialists
report that throughout the alfalfa belt
proper, which includes Montana,
Wyoming, California. Colorado, Idaho,
Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arizona,
New Mexico, and nearly all of Texas,
it is not necessary TO inoculate for
alfalfa.
In certain other sections of the
country there are sufficient alfalfa
or allied leguminous organisms in the
soil to make profitable growth of
alfalfa possible. Where such crops as
white or yellow sweet clover Cali
fornia bur clover, southern bur clover,
The Ordway new era., 1919-10-17
GIVE HARNESS PROPER CARE
First Wash With Warm Water and
Soap, and While Still Moist
Oil It Thoroughly.

To oil harness correctly, first wash
the harness thoroughly with warm
water and soap. Then hang the har
ness up to dry. Do not let 1t get dry,
but when it is still moist rub it thor
oughly with some animal or vegetable
oil. Pure neats-foot oil is the best oil
known. This renews the softness of
the leather and its fiexibility. Do not
use mineral oils ON harness, for it
has destructive effect, say the farm
engineering authorities at Iowa State
college who make the foregoing recon-
mendations.
The Ordway new era., 1919-10-17
Soil Should Be Neutral.

The soil should be neutral In order
that the alfalfa bacteria may thrive,
and unless the soil conditions are gen.
orally good 1t is impossible to grow
alfalfa on n commercial scale.
Quite commonly the farmer secures
his inoculation material from an old
sweet clover or bur clover field, or else
from an old alfalfa sod. applying the
inoculated soil on cloudy day or dur
ing the evening in order that the al
falfa bacteria may not be injured by
the bright sunlight. Investigations
have shown, however, that there is
less danger of permanently injuring
the alfalfa bacteria by sunlight than
was formerly supposed, and although
1t Is not advisable to court trouble by
needlessly exposing incubation mate
rial. this dirt, il necessary, can bear
sunlight for several hours without
severe injury.
Nodules Are Essential.
1t is essential that the soil, IL taken
from old alfalfa fields, should be from
those plots where the alfalfa plants
show numerous nodules upon their
roots. Such soil, well dried. pulver-
ized, and sifted through window
screen, is best applied to the new field
through the fertilizer attachment of
grain drill, by the use of lime
spreader followed by smoothing har-
row, or by distributing 1t with the
aid of an end gate sower attached to
a wagon box. Two hundred pounds
or more of sifted field soil will be
sufficient for an acre. 1t Is neces-
sary in obtaining the material to re-
move from the surface . or 3 inches
of soil and to obtain the inoculating
material from the underlying 6 or Z
inches. Broadcasting the soil by hand
requires "A larger quantity and is best
done in the early morning, late eve
ming, or on cloudy days in order to
minimize the damage effected by the
suns rays.
The glue method of inoculation was
widely practiced several years ago in
Illinois. 1t consists of moistening the
alfalfa seed with ordinary furniture
glue and then sprinkling inoculated
soil over 1t so that the soil will adhere
to the seed and carry the bacteria on
to the new field. Specifically, this
method consists In dissolving two
handfuls of glue for every gallon of
boiling water and then allowing the
solution to cool. Then the seed should
be placed in washtub and enough Of
the solution sprinkled over the seed
to moisten it, but not enough to wet
the seed, one quart to the bushel usu-
ally being adequate. The soil from
the inoculated field should be dried in
the shade. pulverized into a fine dust
and scattered uniformly over the seed,
from one-half to one gallon Of dirt be-
The Ordway new era., 1919-10-17
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER.

Stop n minute ard think what it
means to say that "Green's August
Flower has been household remedy
all over the civilized world for more
than half century," No higher praise
is possible and no better remedy can
be found for constipation. intestinal
troubles, torpid liver and the depress-
ed feeling that accompanies such dis
orders. 1t is most valuable for in
digestion or nervous dyspepsia and
liver trouble, coming up of food, pal
Ditation of heart. and many other
symptoms. A few doses of August
Flower will relieve you. 1t is,a gentle
laxative. Ask your druggist. Sold in
all civilized countries.-Adv.
The Ordway new era., 1919-10-17
cu.ieura Comforts sabys skin

cutieura Comforts eaby's Skin
When red, rough and itching with hot
baths of Cuticura Soap and touches Of
Cuticura Ointment. Also make use
now and then of that exquisitely scent
ed busting powder, Cuticura Talcum,
one of the Indispensable Cuticura
Toilet TriO.-Adv.
The Ordway new era., 1919-10-17
A Look Ahead.

Can You really tell anything about
the future?"
"Oh. yes said the fortune teller, ''I
know, for instance, that my landlord
amt going to get his rent next month"
The Ordway new era., 1919-10-17

Accept california" Syrup Of Figs
only-look for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child is having the best and most harm
less laxative or physic for the little
stomach, liver and bowels. Children
love its delicious fruity taste. Full
directions for child's dose on each bot
tie. Give it without fear.
Mother! You must say California"
ADV
The Ordway new era., 1919-10-17

Londons telephone and telegraph
wires extend 1880 miles overhead
and 921 900 miles beneath the ground.
The Ordway new era., 1919-10-17
Not a Happy Ending.

Not Happy Ending.
Mrs. Haman-This book ends with
a marriage.
Haman-You like to read sad
stories. don't youi
The Ordway new era., 1919-10-17

Some men would rather 20 To Jail
than hustle for u living.
The Ordway new era., 1919-10-17
Honest Advertising.

all hear nowadays because people inclined to
eggea Yet has physician told that claimed unreasonable
remedial properties Casa2 Just ask them We won't
ourselves, what the will be-
That to-day that claimed for in its early days
the recommendation by physicians and
standard will be maintained
limitations found and only because Of the Casia
tnat Mr. Fletcher Mr. Fletcher
Honestly advertised Honestly placed before the public and from which he Honestly
his reward
The Ordway new era., 1919-10-17

and yellow trefoil grow, 1t is unneces
sary to inoculate for alfalfa.
The Ordway new era., 1919-10-17

Toll is its own pleasure.
The Ordway new era., 1919-10-17

A woman dislikes men who under
syand her.
The Ordway new era., 1919-10-17

Many Do.
"Do you believe everything you
henri"
Everything that is scnndalous."
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-08
Three Army Planes Land
at Middletown, Lead Way
Here For Big Squadron

Three big Army de Haviland bat
tie planes, the forerunners of party
OF planes, trucks, etc, that will 80
from coast to coast on a recruiting
expedition, landed at the Middletown
Aviation Depot this morning after
having arrived in this vicinity last
evening and landed at various
places.
The three planes are proceeding
ahead of the party, mapping out the
route of travel for it, and locating
various places of landing. All came
from the Hazlehurst Field, Long Is
land, and will proceed to Seattle,
Wash, and then to San Francisco,
along the route which 1t is planned
to have the big party follow.
The recruiting expedition will in
clude number of Army planes,
trucks, complete radio equipment,
Photographic apparatus and othe.
war material.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-08
Cured Meats
to Be Sold
at Cost
PAY ONLY FOR
WHAT is USED

Harrisburg will get its chance
to buy Government foodstuffs
at greatly reduced prices.
This definite assurance was
given to-day by Mayor Daniel
l.. Keister following an an
nouncement of a new plan of
sale by Lieutenant Boyle in
charge of the millions of pounds
of meats and canned goods now
held at New Cumberland.
Many Market Places
The foodstuffs will be placed on
sale at the tirehouses where volun-
teer workers will help in the distri-
button direct to the consumer.
Mayor Keister called meeting of
his special committee and will take
the matter of detail up with them
late to-day or early tomorrow.
Cured meats and some vegetables
probably will be placed on sale here
early next week.
The sale made possible by the War
Departments new plan as an
nounced by Lieut.. Boyle permits
the city to go ahead without possi-
bllity of loss.
No Chance to Lose
According to the new ruling a
committee, acting with the sanction
oe the mayor of municipality,
may secure as much of the food
stuffs as it desires without regard
to the old carload order. The Gov
ernment will extend credit for thirty
days and give the committee the
right to return all spoiled or unsold
.... Continued on Page o.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-08
PRIMARY PLANS
DISCUSSED BY
REPUBLICANS
Party Workers Enthusiastic
Over Conditions in City
and County

At one of the largest summer
meetings of city members of the
Republican county committee, and
city committeeman, together with
members of the Republican Voters
League, plans for the primary cleo
tion campaign was outlined in short
talks by prominent members of the
party.
1t was planned to hold the meet
ing in Courtroom No. in the
Courthouse, but before the meet
ing the crowd became so great that
it was necessary to have the COM
mitteemen come over to Courtroom
No. l, where practically all the
seats weres taken by the crowd of
almost 800 party workers.
The hot weather failed to keep
anyone away and practically every
voting district in the city was rep
resented by at least two commit
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-08
WILSON READY
TO DELIVER HIS
COST SOLUTION
ShOpmen Ordered
to Return to
Their Work
WILL NOT DEAL
WITH STRIKERS
By Associated Press.

Washington, Aug. S.-Director
from the unions that all the strik-
ing shopmen had returned to work
before undertaking to carry out
President Wilson's instructions u
settle the wage controversy on Its
merits. The telegraph system of the
Railroad Administration was put at
the disposal of the union officers and
peremptory orders that the men
should go back to their jobs went
out to 500 local chairmen.
Until the men have resumed work
Railroad Administration officials
said they would not discuss the pro-
cedure to be employed in adjusting
the wage demands. AS the shop
mems reasons for wanting a twenty
five per cent. increase have been
considered thoroughly by the Board
of Railroad Wages and Working
Conditions, which divided three 20
three, it was thought the evidence
in that case would be put immedi-
ately before the Director General
for a decision. Other unions haze
demands pending, however which
will necessitate the presentation of
evidence and to hear this u new
board may be constituted.
Two Points Involved
Mr.. Hines is understood to con-
slider that two main points are H.
Volved in the settlement of wasc
demands: First, how much has the
cost of living increased beyond the
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-08
$4,000 IS NEEDED
TO MAKE KIPONA
GREAT SUCCESS
Public Urged to Send Volun.
tary Contributions to Sec
retary of Committee

The committee in charge of the
Kipona celebration on Labor Day
needs $4,000 with which to finance
the biggest water festival ever
staged in Harrisburg.
The program includes a historical
pageant, the most picturesque ever
attempted here; boat races, river
parade, underwater electric lighting,
flood lights of millions of cand O.
power and great fireworks display
at the upper point of the bridge
island.
The public is asked to contribute
the money and the appeal for VOL
unteer subscriptions was made to-
day, the money to be sent to v.
Grant Forrer, secretary of the
Greater Harrisburg Navy, Park Bu-
reau, Calder building, Harrisburg.
The time is short in which to
raise the money and those desiring
to contribute are urged to do so at
once.
1t is in this way that the Mardi
Gras, of New Orleans, and similar
festivals in other cities, are staged.
The Kipona is to be a yearly event
in Harrisburg, the afternoon and
evening of Labor Day, one of the
big holidays of the season, to be
given over to it.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-08
LIGHT COMPANY
MAKES ANSWER
TOCITY CHARGE
General Manager Promises to
Give Best Possible
Service

Whatever can be done to give
Harrisburg proper light service will
be given attention." H. Root Palmer
Vlce-president and general manager
of the Harrisburg Light and Power
Company, declared to-day in discuss
ing the charge made by Commission
er S. F. Hassler, before City Council
that the light service was inadequate
and should be investigated.
Mr.. Palmer returned to the city
this morning and said he had not
been in touch with the situation here
for the last few days. but would make
an. investigation at once. He con-
ferred with c. X. Steinmetz. electrical
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-08
County Detective Walters
to Quit Active Service

James T. Walters, county detec-
tive for Fl years. announced TODAY
that he has rendered his resigna-
ton to District Attorney NJ +
Stroup to be effective January /
walters long service has been
appreclated by several District At
torneys. The list of criminals he
has run down has included several
murderers whose crimes attracted
considerable attention.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-08
Four Arrested For
Urging Violent Measures
to Overthrow Government
By Associated Press.

New York, Aug. s. - Charged
with criminal anarchy under an old
section of the penal code, four men
were arrested here to-day by detec-
tives of the bomb squad after a raid
on their apartments in the Bronx.
Much anarchistic literature and a
loaded revolver were found in the
flat.
According to the detectives, the
four men, all Firms and three of
them claiming to be carpenters, have
distributed large quantity Of revo-
lutionary propaganda among foreign
born workingmen in the United
States. This literature urged that
violent measures be used to over
throw the Government.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-08
Will Lay Before
Congress Plans
For Relief
WANTS NEW
LA WS PASSED
By Associated Press.

Washington, Aug. 8. - The
House to-day adopted a resolu-
ton for joint session of Con-
gress at 4 o'clock this afternoon
to hear President Wilson's rec
concentrations as to means look
ing to the reduction of the high
cost of living.
A point OF no quorum had
been made by Representative
Blanton, Democrat, Texas,
when the chair refused to recog-
nize him for the introduction of
a measure, but a roll call de-
veloped that a quorum was in
attendance.
Urge Repeal of Guarantee
Repeal of the government price
guarantee for wheat, to enable
farmers to secure higher prices,
was urged at a special meeting TO-
day of the Senate Agriculture COM
mittee. Action by the committee
was deferred:
Senator Norris, Republican, Nc
braska, proposed repeal of the price
guarantee and T. C. Atkeson, Wash
ington, representative of the Ma
tional Grange, endorsed it.
That is exactly what the farmers
are praying for" said he.
Law Not Carried Out
Senator Norris, Chairman Gronna
and other committee members SAID
the wheat price guarantee law has
not been carried out. The $2.26
guarantee, they declared, was intend
ed by Congress to be the minimum
price with a higher price possible
under the law of supply and de-
mand. Instead, they asserted the
United States Grain Corporation had
made the minimum guarantee the
maximum price for the farmer.
Mr.. Atkeson told the committee
that the farmer would receive ali
average of only $3.50 per bushel for
wheat this year.
Mr.. Atkeson testified that the
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-08
Reports That Farmers
Feed Produce to Hogs
Being Investigated
BIZ Associated Press

Trenton, N. j., Aug. S.-Agents OF
the Department of Justice are in.
vestigating reports of the destruc.
Atlantic coast in order to maintain
high prices, Federal Attorney Bodine
said to-day.
Reports that some farmers who
cannot readily dispose of their pro-
duce are feeding it to swine also
are being sifted, he said.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-08

caused so many heart aches in homes
in this as well as other communities.
l. therefore, would be unable to re-
fer you to any person of this charac-
ter in Harris burg.
MY advice to you would be to
place more trust in your God, for |
feel sure you will learn more by His
teachings in one hour than you can
learn in life time from the class
you are seeking.
'If you have Bible in your home.
refer to II Samuel, xxi. chapter. vii
verse, which says: In my distress l
called upon the Lord. and cried to my
God and he did hear my voice out
of His temple and my cry did enter
His ears.'"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-08
THE WEATHER

HnrrisburE and Vicinity: Fair and
cooler tonight with lowest
temperature about 90 degrees.
saturday fair, continued cool,
River: The Susquehnnna river and
all Its branches will fall slowly
except the lower portion of the
main river which will remain
nearly stationary. A stage of
nbout feet in indicated for
Harrisburg Saturday morning,
General Conditions: The center of
the disturbance that was Iocat-
cd north of the Great Lakes
Thursday morning has moved
eastward to the North Atlantic
cOnst. 1t is being followed by an
nreh of high pressure from
Northwestern Canada, which
has already Overspread north
central districts attended by ~
fall of to 10 degrees In tenn
pcrature In the last "a hours
over the territory coming under
Its Influence. Light frost occur
red I'm Northern Michigan this
morning.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-08
MRS. BARRETT DIES

Reading, Pa, Aug. S.-Mrs. Isaac
Barrett, aged II, widow of a we'll
known confecticner, died here late
last night. She was the mother-in-
law of Mayor Thomas B. Smith, of
Philadelphia. During her illness
her daughter, Elizabeth, wife OF
Mayor Smith, accompanied by her
husband, made numerous trips to
Reading to be at her bedside.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-08
Honduran Rebels Are
Defeated by Loyal Troops
Bu Associnted Preas-

San Salvador, Aug. S.-Hondurar
revolutionary forces have been de-
feated by government troops a,
Guascora, near the Salvadoresu
frontier, according to dispatches re-
ceived here to-day.
The rebels were reported to have
lost heavily in killed and wounded
and the government troops captured
considerable quantities of war ma
terial.
The routed rebels took up a po-
sition on Salvadorean territory.
The government troops were re-
organized and marched on the rev.
olutionists' new position with the
hope of capturing it.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-08
RECOMMEND A FORTUNE
TELLER, HORRORS NO!
30 Police Department Shows Its ManySidedness by Quot
ing the Bible For Carlisle Woman

A Carlisle woman to-day asked the
astonished police to recommend an
Al fortune teller so that she might
get glimpse into the future. A
new side to the police department
turned up unexpectedly in an an
swer to the woman's request signed
by Police Chief ]. Edward Wetzel and
carrying the marks "cob-w." The
letter follows:
IT was greatly surprised to receive
the letter 1 did from a person that
seems to be so intelligent as your
letter indicates. AS to fortune tell
ers. 1 would say that we have put
forth every effort to stamp out this
most damnable practice, which has
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-08
CHEAPGOVERNlNENTFOOD
TO GO ON SALEM THE CITY
NEXT WEEK, SAYS MAYOR
Buy From the Grower Direct

TXTHEN you 60 to market make sure that
w avoid any orestaer who may have been able to
evade the law by purchasing directly from the farmer
trucker who grows the fruit vegetables offers for
sale Be sure that the from whom you buy has pro-
duced the articles you purchase The oresang ordinance
is not intended to the grower but bring him and
the consumer directly into touch without the profit of
middleman Make certain that the from whom YOU
buy has produced the vegetables offers for sale
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-08
TRAFFIC POLICE
SEEK SHADE

Old Soils intense rays of yes
terday and to-day have beer
causing some discomfort to traf-
tic cops in this city.
Whitley" WiesemGnn, sta
toned at Second and Walnut
streets, gave testimony to this eff
feet to-day when he explained
why he and Patrolman Seabold,
who has been substituting at the
same busy corner, had rugged up
an umbrella to shield them from
the rays.
He says that it is merely to
provide greater comfort.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-08
Looks For President
in Capitol Corridor

He wanted to talk to the Presi-
dent.
So a Hungarian told State Police
when encountered wandering aim
lessly about the State Capitol.
Told that Mr.. Wilson could not
be located in the city, the man did
not appear to be satisfied and the
police thought it wise to take hin,
into custody.
He has been turned over to the
Harrisburg police, who are holding
MIN. at least until they can secure
an interpreter and find out what
he really wants,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-08
Retail Price of Milk
to Be Increased One Cent

Announcement was made to-day
by Harrisburg milk dealers that
prices will be increased beginning
next Monday to 13 cents a quart and
z cents pint.
This will be the same price
charged last winter The dealers ex-
plain that the producers have in
creased the wholesale rates because
of increased costs.