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The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-02-14
Meeting Labor Demand.

Although the largest acreage on
record was planted in 1913 by Ameri-
can farmers, the great crops of the
year were harvested under difficulties
not appreciably greater than those in
normal times, says the annual report
of the secretary of agriculture.
"The department of agriculture con-
tinued throughout the year to give
earnest attention to the securing and
mobilization of an adequate supply of
farm labor" the report states. ut
maintained It's representatives, sta
toned in eacn state in the spring Of
1917, and perfected its own organiza-
tion, enlisting the more active CO.
operation of the county agents and
other extension workers.
"It more fully co-ordinated it's activ-
tiles with the department of labor, a
representative of the department of
agriculture having been designated a
member Of the war labor policies
board which was created by the presi-
dent. 1t has also aided the war de-
partment in connection with the clas-
Slncatl0n OF agrlculturaI reSlStrantS.
Special efforts were made, beginning
early in the year, toSmpress upon the
residents of urban communities the
necessity of aiding farmers in the
planting and harvesting of their crops.
'The response to appeals along this
line was generous. In Kansas, for ex-
ample, where the situation was espe-
cially difficult, the reports indicate
that more than $4,000 workers were
supplied to farmers to assist in the
wheat harvest. The potato crop In
two counties in Texas was saved
through the aid of the business men in
the local communities, end in Illinois
1000 workers were registered for
harvest WORK.
Many other examples could be cited,
the secretary Says.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-02-14

used for Matching goose eggs must be
busted with insect powder and have
good attention, as, in the case OF
geese, the period of incubation Is long
er than In that of fowls. Goose
eggs may be hatched In lncubators
and the goslings successfully raised In
br0oders, although this Is not a COM
mon practice.
The period of incubation Of goose.
eggs varies from 2S to 80 days. Mois-
ture should be added to the eggs aft
er the first week If set under hens or
in incubators; this is usually done
by sprinkling the eggs or the nest
with warm water. Four to six eggs
are set under n hen and 10 to 13 under
a goose. They may be tested about
the tenth day. and those which are in
fertile or contain dead germs should
be removed. They hatch slowly, espe-
cially under hens, and the goslines are
usually removed as soon as hatched
and kept In warm place until the
process is over. when they are put
back under the hen or goose, Some
breeders who hatch with both geese.
and hens give all the goslings to the
geese. Hens with gosfings may be
confined to the coop and the goslings
allowed to range. The latter, espe-
cially IL the weather Is cold, are not
usually allowed to go into water until
they are several days old. In mild
weather the hens are allowed to brood
the goslings for from seven to ten days.
when the latter are able to take care
of themselves. Good-sized growing
coops, with board floors, should be pro-
vided for the goslings, and they must
be protected from their enemies, and
given some attention when on range.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-02-14
FIGHTING AsH-W00D B0RERS
Investigations to Prevent Serious
Losses Of Forest Resources From
~ Damage by Pests.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.>
Special investigations to prevent Sc
rious losses Of forest resources from
damage by wood and bark-boring in
sects has been part of the impor-
tant wartime work of the bureau of
entomology, United States department.
Of agriculture. Recent investigations
of logging and manufacturing opera.
tions In Mississippi to meet the de.
mand for ash oars, handles, and other
supplies required by the war service
showed that one company had lost
more than 100000 feet of ash logs
through failure to provide for prompt
utilization after the trees were cut
and thus prevent the attack Of de-
structive ash-wood borers. The gen.
eral adoption Of the methods advised
by this bureau has resulted in a con-
tinued reduction of the heretofore Sc
rious losses of seasoned ash and other
hardwood sap material from powder
post.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-02-14

gering losses from that disease. The
United States department Of agricul-
ture thereupon issued an order pro-
hibiting the interstate shipment of
hogs from public stockyards except for
Immediate slaughter. The effect of
that order was that all lightweight
hogs-some Of them young sows suit
able for breedlng-sent to the markets
were slaughtered, and the pork which
would have been produced, had they
grown to maturity, as well as the po-
tential breeding value of the sows, was
consequently lost.
In addition, the fact that many of
these animals were not especially de-
sirable for slaughter made them bring
comparatively low prices, frequently
resulting In actual loss to the shippers.
Quarantine Order Modified.
After the serum and virus treatment
against hog cholera was standardized
by specialists of the department, an
order was Issued permitting swine to
be shipped from public stockyards for
feeding or breeding purposes when
they had been given such treatment un-
Inspector. However, It was required
that treated swine should be held In
the yards 81 days before shipment,
this period being later reduced to Ia
days. The cost of feeding the ami
mails during the quarantine period
Ahnk fx~nN
reach any considerable proportions.
But with added knowledge and ex-
perience in the control Of hog cholera,
and amplification of state laws govern
ing its control, the department thought
1t safe to permit the shipment of treat
ed hogs at once to points In states
which have regulations requiring that
such animals be held In local quaran-
tine until 21 days have elapsed since
the date of treatment. The order per
mitting this became effective on Janu-
ary 2, 1913.
Previous to that date. shipments Of
immunized swine had been compare
lively few, while since that time the
number has grown rapidly. No doubt
is entertained that as the facilities for
handling such animals are improved
and the general knowledge with refer
ence to hog cholera Is increased, the
trafiic In stocker and feeder hogs from
public stockyards will have a steady
growth and will become tremendous
factor in the production and conserva-
tion Of food.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-02-14
LOCAL BUSINESS MEN
AND FARMERS LEARN
Cooperation and Sympathetic
Understanding Established.
Especially Helpful In Providing Hars
vest Labor Needed In Constantly
Enlarged Agricultural Program
In All Sections.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
One of the greatest achievements Of
the farm labor activities conducted by
the United States department of agri-
culture during the past year In farm
ing sections all over the country where
labor was needed. was the establish
ment of cordial cooperation and SYM
pathetic understanding between farm
ers and local business men, depart
ment specialists state.
AS result of this cooperation crops
have been harvested by aid of the
business men from cities and towns in
hundreds of localities where large
losses would undoubtedly have result
ed from lack Of labor. About $4,000
town and city dwellers helped harvest
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-02-14
Lexington (ky.) Volunteer Wheat
Threshers.

In Kansas, $4,000 in Nebraksa, 10000
in Oregon, 10000 in Missouri, 1900 In
Indiana, 25,OO0 In Illinois, and proper
tionate numbers in practically all 9TH
er states. The farmer has thus learned
that local town and city folks can as
sist greatly in this emergency work and
has come to look with favor upon their
cooperation. The effect has been to
bring farmer and town resident into
more cordial relations.
The results achieved along this line
are especially helpful toward provid-
ing the harvest labor needed in a con.
stantly enlarging agricultural pro.
gram. Too much emphasis, 1t is be.
lieved. cannot be placed on the phase
of the movement that has to do with
bringing into close cooperation and
alignment all the forces which have
more or less to do with the labor prob
lem and framing program that will
eliminate as far as possible the loss
due to having an oversupply Of labor
at certain places and shortage at 9TH
ers, and that will make possible the
use Of all the local labor to the fullest
extent and thus save transportation Of
workers from distant areas and neces-
sary loss of time occasioned in such
travel.
The success in dealing with the
farm labor situation during the past
year is thought to justify confidence In
meeting any situation that may de-
velop in 1919.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-02-14
One Of the Best Types of Fire Cart for Rural Use.

ing brush or rubbish, where in most
cases water is not available, an or
ganiZed neighbOrhood fire company
equipped with chemical cart would
be of the greatest utility.
The Office of farm management of
the United States department of agri-
culture has for some time urged the
use of chemical apparatus as more
effective than water against fires ON
the farm, especially where Kerosene,
gasoline or other oil is involved, and
as an indispensable reinforcement to
the use of water in all cases. That is
secured in the California plan together
with an even more effective thing, the
organization of the men of the COM
munity in such way that they can
make their efforts almost Immediately
effective against any fire.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-02-14
BARBERRY IS DISAPPEARING
Campaign for Control Of stem-Rust Of
Wheat Has Resulted In Removal
Of koxIous Plant.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
The campaign for the control Of
stem-rust of wheat through the eradi-
cation Of the common barberry has
aroused a widespread and effective
sentiment against the shrub. This has
resulted In the actual removal Of the
following estimated percentages Of the
plants located by a survey conducted
by the United States department of
agriculture; Northern Illinois, 60 per
cent; Wisconsin, 90 per cent; Mime
sota, 80 per cent; North Dakota, 90
per cent: South Dakota, 80 per cent;
Nebraska, 70 per cent. and Iowa. 70
per cent. The work has been well be-
gun In the states adjoining those
named. Safety from stem-fuss Of
wheat lies only IN the complete easdi
cation at the common barberry plant
specialIsls Of tbs department say.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-02-14
TO START WITH GEESE

Buy breeding stock or mate
the fowls several months before
the breeding season, which Is In
early spring. Breeders should
be ut least two years old. They
are best when from three to
five years old. Females are
usually kept until they are
twelve to fourteen years old, or
as long as they will lay well,
but ganders are not generally
kept after their eighth or ninth
year.
Begin feeding for egg produc-
tion during the latter part of
winter. Eggs are then available
for early Matching and the gos-
lings will be ready to Craze as
Nsoon as good grass pasture Is
ready. The period Of incuba-
tion varies from % to 80 days.
Four to six eggs are set un-
der hen and 10 TO 13 under a
goose. Goslings should not be
allowed to go into water. espe-
cially II the weather is cold, un-
I'll they are several days old.
Hens with goslings should
brood them from seven to ten
days, when the goslings are able
to take care Of themselves.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-02-14
Preparing Geese FOR Market.

Before marketing the young geese
the average farmer can feed advn-
tageously fattening ration either
while the geese are on grass range or
confined to small yards, but It Is
doubtful whether It would pay him
to confine them to individual or small
pens and make speciality of fatten-
ing unless he has special market or
retail trade for well-fattened stock.
Geese are usually killed and picked
In the same manner as other kinds Of
poultry. Some markets prefer dry
picked geese, while in other markets
no difference Is made In the price Of
scalded or dry-picked geese. When
feathers are to be saved fowls should
not be scalded, out should be picked
dry before or after steaming. On most
farms where geese are raised the
feathers are plucked from the live
fowls at some time prior to molting.
About one and onetenth pounds per
goose is the average yield Of feathers.
Feathers are worth from 80 cents to 81
pound, and the picking cost per goose
Is about IL cents.
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cuE These Hens.

Sick. weak, lacking vigor. inactive,
poor eaters, moIted or started to molt,
with small, puckered hard, dry vents
with small, shriveled. hard, duIl-col-
ored combs; with thick or coarse stih
pelvic bones. pelvic bones close to-
gether, small spread between pelvic
bones aud rear end of keel. and full.
hard, small abdomen. In breeds with
yellow skin and shnnks, the discarded
hens shouid also show yellow cx me-
dunn yellow shanks and yellow bsaks
and vents.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-02-14

The meat Of the guinea fowl is dark.
but Of delicious flavor. being preferred
y chickn ~ many.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-02-14

In most localities the poultry. house
should face the south, - this insures
the greatest amount - sunlight duF>
Ing the winter. PrbDsg ventilntiea and
sunlight mean dz5 houss spd hsalthy
birds. &.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-02-14
How Hog Cholera Spreads.

Many years ago lightweight hogs
and piggy sows were sold at the mar
kets as feeders and breeding animals,
respectively, and shipped indiscrim-
inately to all sections of the country.
This spread hog-cholera infection
throughout all swine-raislng sections,
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-02-14
BIG INCREASE IN
HOG PRODUCTION
Cholera Treatment Is Great As
sistance in Filling Pork Bar
rel of Nation.
MANY ANIMALS IMMUNIzED
it Is Estimated That More Than 37,-
100000 Pounds Of Pork Were Add
ed to Supply During Fiscal
Year Ending June 80.
prepared by the United States Depaf,.
ment OF Agriculture)

prepared by the United States Depart.
ment OF Agriculture.)
Advance Of the serum and virus
treatment for hog cholera is credited
with being largely responsible for re-
cent great development of the traffic
In stocker and feeder hogs. 1t is esti-
mated that more than 37,500,O0O
pounds of pork were added to the ma
tion's supply by this traffic in the fis-
cal year that ended June 80, although
regulations were modified to help the
Industry only on January 2. Further
notable growth Of the traffic is ex-
pected.
During the fiscal year ending June
80, there were 25d731 head of swine
inspected and immunized against
hog cholera by inspectors of the bu-
reau of animal industry at public
stock yards and shipped to country
points for feeding and breeding pur-
poses. The average weight of these
animals at the time of immunization
was approximately 100 pounds. Prob
ably 100000 Of the number were
shipped for feeding purposes and later
were returned to the markets at an
average weight of $50 to 275 pounds,
giving an approximate total increase
Of from 37,500,0O0 to 43,5O0,000 pounds
Of pork.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1919-02-14
Our Part in Feeding the Nation
FIRE PROTECTION FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES

a information Service United Department of
New-York tribune., 1919-12-22
Pound of Sugar Apiece
Packs Mems Bible Class
III Line Up After Sunday
School in Philadelphia and
Carry Home Their Prize
.Spcciol CosreenonGea,

Spoc10i Correspondence
PHILADELPHIA, Dec 2l-A pound
of sugar wass offered to every regular
member or visitor attending the meet
ing of the mems Bible class in Holy
Trinity Presbyterian Church here to-
day.
This new incentive to worship
brought out record breaking atten-
dance Of 1T men, among whom were
seventy-four visitors The sugar was
dealt out with larger quantities given
as prizes to those bringing the most
guests. More than 200 pounds changed
hands.
Dr.. A. B. Arthur brought thirteen
persons with him. He was given the
first prize of twenty-five pound sack.
James McCauley came second with
eleven visitors and drew fifteen pounds.
Both men returned their prizes to the
Rev. William Barnes Lower, the pas
tor, who will distribute the sugar
among Christmas baskets for the poor.
Charles F. Puff taught the class and
when the lesson was over C. P. N.
Wilson, class president, told the Bible
students to. line up Two Of the mem
as the men filed past. The sugar was
given by Robert Bell. a Logan candy
manufacturer, who is a member Of the
Bible class.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-22
249 ''Reds'' Shipped to Russia
Vowing Vengeance on America;
Mutiny ON Transport, 6 Shot
Reds Travelling De Luxe With Wealth
OfLuggage and Comforts Says SiegeI

Representative Siege the House immigration
committee who inspected the Bufod
yesterday declared the deported travelling
Il surprised at the excellence of the
said The nen the pillows and other provided
comfort of
quantity of luggage taken by the aliens
broken contained
stateroom provided two women
companions.
We talked with Of the deportees. They
their denuncaon the
had regrets leaving this country"
Harry Weinberger Alexander
Berkman denied that the aliens
MANY of them left insuficiently clothed" he
Ten who had been hurried Buffalo given
opportunity provide clothing Others
were not given chance withdraw their
At the last minute Miss Goldman
heavy clothing fors loft them"
New-York tribune., 1919-12-22
Food Strike Predicted
In Ali Germany Jan. 6
Clubs Formed to Feed Residents
if Hotels Close; Two Famine
Davs" End in Berlin

BERLIN, Dec. 21.--It seems to be the
general impression that the govern
ment will not concede all the demands
made by hotel keepers relative to food
regulations, and predictions are made
that a general strike will begin all over
Germany on January 6, to continue in
definitely. Many persons, therefore,
are forming clubs and organizations to
obtain food against the time when the
strike will be called.
A series of conferences will be held
by Mayor Wermuth with food pur-
veyors, and it is expected the latter
will tell the Mayor just how much food
they can deliver. The government has
been besieged with protests, especially
from foreign missions, and may make
small concessions. Berlin's foodless
two days ended at II o'clock last night.
This morning all eating places we're
open, but trade was light.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-22
$9Z 600, 900 Sugar
Shipped Abroad
I,25O,OOO,OOO Pounds
Exported in 10 Months
in Face of Shortage

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-1n the face
of growing scarcity of sugar, more
than 1,25O,OO0,OOO pounds of sugar,
valued at nearly S97OOO,OOO, was ex-
ported from the United States during
the first ten months of the present
year, Department of Commerce re-
port issued to-day shows.
Exports, which went largely to the
United Kingdom and France, exceeded
in quantity by 339 per cent the amount
sent out of the country during the same
period last year.
While this sugar was being shipped
out Of the country American Importers
brought in more than 8,25O,0O0, 900
pounds, valued at S4s1 ,424,000 The i'm
ports increased only 27 per cent, which,
in comparison with the much larger ex-
port increase, officials were Of the opin-
ion, undoubtedly accounts at least in
part for the difficulties the American
housewife is having in obtaining sugar
from her grocer.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-22
Fogb0uid at Island
Arriues Safely at Mobile
Transatlantic Seaplane, With Ten Officers and Men
Four Times Compelled to Descend to
Gulf by Lost Bearings

celved here showing that the missing
pane had been found, Mrs. Read, wife
OF Commander Albert C. Read, who won
iame by plotting the machine across
the Atlantic, was notified. She was
overJoyed at the news that her hus-
band was safe. Last night she had
insisted that her husband was safe
and that the plane surely would come
through all right
The officers of the plane appeared
none the worse fvr the ordeal through
which they had gone. They said they
had considerable difficulty all day
saturday IN flying because the heavy
fog prevented observation. In the late
afternoon they headed in for shore
when they saw that the many enforced
delays would make it impossible for
them to reach Mobile yesterday When
they landed at Grand Isle they thought
there was town on the island. 1--WE
found that the town had not existed
Tor twenty-slx years, but was still on
the map" said one Of the officers.
No Wire at Lighthouse
The night was passed with the light
house tender at Grand Isle. There
was no telegraph or telephone at tho
lighthouse.
queries came to Mobile from all over
the country Saturday night and Sun
day morning, asking for information
as to the NC-4. At first it was thought
that the plane had landed at some
point for overnight, but as time went
on and no word was received this idea
gave way to apprehension. on the part
of the naval officers here awaiting the
craft.
The NC-4 landed in the river here
and came to her moorng place under
her own power. Those on board be-
sides Commander Read were A. Tai
bert, W. Hinton, L. R. Moore, H. c..
Reed, j: B. Anderson, officers and four
mechanics,
New-York tribune., 1919-12-22
Rupprecht of Bavaria and
German Generals Also
Among 500 Whose Pun
ishment Is Demanded

PARIS, Dec. 21 (By The Associated
Press ).-under Secretary of State for
Military Justice Ignace left for London
this morning to take part in making
up list Of Germans charged with war
crimes, and whose delivery to the
Entente will be demanded. A con-
ference will take place during the
week in London to determine upon 6
plan for joint action by Great Britain
France and Belgium.
France, according to the echo de
Paris" has list of 500 names ready
to be submitted. Among these names
is that Of one Of the former German
EMperor's sons, and also those of for
mer Crown Prince Rupprecht. of
Bavaria, and several generals and COM
manders of prison camps in Germany.
In all, according to this newspaper
about 1,500 persons will be arraigne.i
before military tribunals of the three
nations, or by mixed tribunals in eases
where the persons are accused of
crimes against peoples of various ma
tionalities.
1t is said that even if culprits are
tried by German courts they neverthe-
less must appear before the Allied
tribunals.
The trials will take place in Paris
and Lille in 1920. The court martial!
at Lille has issued numerous warrants
against German officers and soldiers.
and a captain and four ieutenants al
ready have been imprisoned in the fort
at Lille.
The case of former Emperor William
will be dealt with separately from the
London conference. A Brussels dis
patch says it has been learned that
Holland is declared to have stated Of
ticially that she will not deliver up
former Emperor William for trial.
The second section of the German
mission which is entrusted with the
arrangements for putting the peace
treaty into effect arrived mere to-day
1t is headed by Herr Won Simon and
consists Of three ministers of state
and two secretaries. The first sec
tion Of the mission reached Paris yes
terday.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-22
Dives Into MiIlionaires
From Theater Balcony

TOXIC. Dec. 2.-(Correspondence Of
The Associated Press.)-As public
protest against the luxuries of the
newly rich young Japanese threw
himself yesterday from the balcony of
the Imperial Theater into group Of
millionaires who we're seated in the
orchestra The young man was seri-
ously injured by the fall the million
aires were unharmed
Acts of sacrifice of this sort as a
manifestation against conditions be-
lieved evil have frequently occurred in
Japanese history.