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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
Loses Trunk With
$4,000 in Jewelry

Atlantic City, n. j., Jan. 20.-The
police are to-day searching for a
trunk containing $4,000 worth of
jewelry and clothing which was
shaken from the rear of an auto
mobile being driven here from New
York Saturday by f. r. Mayer,
wealthy importer. Mr.. Mayer did
not discover his loss until he arrived
at hotel here. He Immediately re-
traced the route he had taken, and
found strap by which the trunk
had been fastened to the machine,
but the trunk had disappeared.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
ASK COUNCIL FEES

In three divorce actions which
have been brought, the court granted
rules on the llbellants to show why
they should not pay counsel fees 80
that their wives can defend the suits
brought against them. In two cases
Jury trials are asked also.
In the following actions rules have
been granted to show why counsel
fees should not be paid: Clayton
Keys VS.. Nellie Keys. Lemuel G. Linn
vs. Helen B. Linn, Clarence e. Coles
VS.. Mary o. Coles. A Jury trial is
asked in the Linn case and also in
the suit Of Samuel I. Moore VS.. Hazel
NJ Moore;
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
SOCIETY IN FIRST MEETING

Blnln, Pa, Jan. 20.-The Liter
airy Society of the Blain vocational
school, held its first meeting on Fri
day evening. The subject of debate
was, Resolved. That We Should
Have a League of Nations Lester
NJ. Kern and Lau Snyder debated on
the affirmative side and on the mega
tive, Benjamin b. Bower and Jesse
Ephraim Snyder. The judges, Mrs.
Newton Kerstetter, Mrs. Harry D.
Stokes and Miss Sara Shumaker,
gave their decision in favor of the
affirmative. An illustrated lecture
was given by Professor Newton Ker-
stetter on Cotton"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
Twenty-Eight Appeals Are
Filed From City Awards

Auueals having been filed from
the wards of viewers to decide dam
ages due property owners because
of the closing of Third street, vacat-
ing of streets south of Mulberry, and
the construction of the subways at
Second and Front streets, issues
have been prepared by the city in
rs cases. These were awarded by
the court and will be listed fur trial
In two other instances Jesse Hedrick
and John II. Feeser, property owners,
Rave filed appeals end these will be
listed for trial also. The street
changes and subway constructions
were necessitated because of Penn
sylvania Railroad Company improve
ments and the erection of a new
freight station.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
FILE DAMAGE SUITS

suits for damages were entered in
the prothonotary's Office here
against w. Lincoln Miller, .of Ship
pensburg, the suits being brought
by John D. Strine and wife, Clara
B. Strine, of near this place. On
December 81 last Miller is alleged to
have run his automobile into Strine's
car and caused damages to 1t and
injuries to both Mr.. and Mrs. Strine.
Miller was found guilty of reckless
running and fined by a local magis-
trate and later pleaded guilty in
court to a charge of operating his
automobile while intoxicated.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
Cumberland Valley NeWs
Five Deaths and Funerals
Occur at Mechanicsburg

- Mechanfcsburg, Pa, Jan. 20.-The
death of Andrew c. Myers occurred
at his home. Ill West Green street.
On Saturday morning from the ef-,
fects of stroke of paralysis which
he suffered on Sunday. January IL.
He was 20 years old and for the
past year was partially blind. His
wife, Mrs. Mary F. Myers. and tn.
following children survive: Mrs. Ell
mer e. Abbott, of Harrisburg; Mrs.
town; Mrs. George Meyer, of Silver
Spring township; Mrs. Raymond C.
Reneker, of Carlisle: Mrs. Morris
Eshelman and Mrs. Clair V. Miller.
of Pittsburgh: Alfred C. Myers, of
near town, and John Myers. of near
Goodyear. The funeral services were
held this afternoon at . o'clock, with
burial in the Mechanicsburg cem--
terry.
After long illness, jeremiah Mil
Ter died at his home in Hogestown
on Friday at the age of 75 years. He
is survived by his wife. The flu
neral services will be held to-mor-
row morning at 10 o'clock at his late
home. Burial will be made at the
Miller's graveyard. along the state
road.
Mrs. Eliza Miller died from the eff
fects of a stroke of paralysis on Sat-
urday night at the home OF her
daughter. Mrs. Louis Harlacker, East
Simpson street. She was II years
old and a member of the First United
Brethren Church. Her daughter
Mrs. Harlaclier, with whom she lived,
survives. The funeral services Will
he held on Wednesday afternoon at
o'clock in the First United Breth-
rem Church, conducted by the pastor
the Rev. j. A. Gohn. Burial will be
made IN the Mechanicsburg cemetery.
Funeral services were held yester-
day afternoon for two Cumberland
county residents, who were victims
OF influenza. They were: George w.
Keck, a prominent farmer, of South
Middleton township. aged 80 years
He is survived by his wife and two
children. Esther Keck and George
Keck; his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jo~
siah Keck, and the following broth
ers and sisters. Frank Keck. of
Huntsdale: Clark Keck, of Carlisle;
Mrs. David Worst, of Mount Holly
Springs. and Howard Keck, Joseph
Keck, Mary Keck and Esther keck.
at home. George w. Simons, of Mid
dlesex. aged Is years, died after be-
ing confined to bed only one day, al
though he had been i'll for week.
Besides his father, w. r. Simons, of
Middlesex, he is survived by these
brothers and sisters: Roy Simons, OF
North Middleton township; Mrs.
Young, of Middlesex, and Clyde Sim
ons. Walter Simons, Ralph Simons,
Esther Simons and Leah Simons. at
home Burial was made in the ceme-
terry adjoining the Bethel Church in
North Middleton township.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
REV. j. T. FOX TO DIRECT
WAR EMERGENCY DRIVE

New Bloomfield, Pa, Jan. 90
The J. Thomas Fox, of the New
Bloomfield Reformed Church, has
been appointed to direct the CAM
paign> in this county to raise the
county apportionment of the S11O,-
900 fund being raised by the Re-
formed Church in the United States
as a war emergency fund. The pro-
ceedings will be used for the re-
construction of demolished church.
es in Belgium and northern France.
The county quota is $500.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
WEST SHORE NEWS
ENTERTAINs S. S. CLASS

Enola, Pa, Jan. 20.-Mrs. John
ii. Roth. of Columbia Road, enter
tanned the following members of her
class in the Zion Evangelical Luth-
eran Sunday school. Mrs. II. NJ. Gar
land, Mrs. j. S. Mccormick, Mrs.
Morris, Mrs. Shepley, Mrs. Charles
Miller, Mrs Jack Dunfee, Mrs.
Laurence b. McCaleb, Mrs. Ray Neu-
myer, Mrs. Concklin, Mrs. III. Zeid-
ers. Mrs. w. Derr, Mrs. Harry
Smith, Miss Katharine Famous,
Lola Gill, Mrs. Coldren, Mrs. John
II. Roth, Mrs. Clarence r. Rockey,
Miss Hilda Smith, Miss Thelma
Miller, Miss Jean Dunfee, Miss Kath-
arine and Miss Amelia Roth. officers
were elected for the year: President,
Mrs. j. S. Mccormick; vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. j. T. Dunfee; secretary,
Miss Katharine Famous; assistant
secretary, Mrs. L. b. McCaleb;
treasurer, Mrs. Ross Morris.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICE

Chambersburg, Pa, Jan. 2o.-The
local fire department last night held
its annual memorial service. for
members who died during the year
in st. Johns Reformed Church. The
address was delivered by the Rev.
T. A. Alspach, pastor of the church.
Twenty-three members of the five
companies in the department died
during the year, five of that num-
ber having been killed in action or
died of wounds in France.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
GRoUNDHOGs AHEAD xF TIME

Hazleton, Pa, Jan. 20.--Groundhogs
have declined to wait for the official
Gate for them to peer out and deter
mine what the weather will be for
six weeks after their nap is dis
turbed The animals already are
prowling in the woods around this
city, their period Of Information hav-
ing come to an early end.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
RETURNS FROM OVERSEAS

Gettysburg, Pa, Jan. 70. : Ser
geant John Rupp, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Reuben Rupp, has arrived at
Camp Merritt. New Jersey, from
overseas. The parents were very
much surprised to receive a tele-
gram from him announcing his arri-
val In this country, as 1t was only
three days ago that they received
letter from him written in France
saying that he had no idea when he
would leave for the United States.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
RECEPTTON FOR FREsHNTEN

EIiZabcthVfIIe, Pa, Jan. 2U.-The
reception given by the junior and
senior classes of Elizabethville High
school in honor of the freshmen
class was held in the High school
auditorium on Friday evening. The
hall was decorated in = evergreens,
American flags and the pennants of
the several classes, Parents of the
freshmen, school directors and
teachers were guests,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
crvrr, WAR VETERAN DIES

Marietta, Pa, Jan. 20.-John W.
Powell, 81 years old, of Abbeyville,
Lancaster county, veteran of the
Civil War, and a retired blacksmith.
died from infirmities of age. He was
a member of the Episcopal church.
Two daughters survive.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
LOCAL TEACHERS INSTITUTE

Marysvillc, Pa, Jan. 20.-The an
nual sessions of the teachers local
institute for teachers of the Marys-
vile and Duncannon boroughs, Penn,
Rye and Wheatfield townships
schools, were held in the Marysville
High school rooms on Saturday
morning and afternoon. ID. A. Kline,
of New Bloomfield. county superin-
tendent of schools, delivered the
principal address of the day. Marys-
vile High school students produced
the one-act comedy, "A Jack for
Every JILL. ....
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
NO RED CROSS MEET

Lemoync, Pa, Jan. 2O.-The Le-
i,oShe Chapter of the American
hea cross Will not meet Tuesday
oecause or the inauguration of Gov
eInor Sproul at Harrisburg. The
society will meet Wednesday and
Thursday instead. The regular meet
lngs will be held on Tuesday and
Thursday hereafter.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
BURNED by NITRIC ACID

Marysville, Pa, Jan. 20.-Miss
Jeanette Sellers, senior in the
Marysville High school, was severely
burned about the face on Friday
while performing some chemical eX-
periments when the cork flew from
a bottle of nitric acid which was be-
ing heated. Her face, neck and arms
were lady burned. The presence of
mind of fellow student in throwing
lime water on her prevented any
further burns and is believed to
have saved her sight!
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
CONSIDER SOLDIERS, MEMORIAL

o., OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Pa, Jan. 20
,'nl OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES citizens are consider
ing meeting in the near future 10
consider the advisability of esta blish-
ing suitable memorial for the SOL
diers and sailors at Shiremanstown
VINO served in the recent war.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
APPOINTED PASTOR

Marietta, Pa, Jan. 20.-The Rev.
George Shelly, of Annville, has been
appointed pastor of the Newtown.
Silver Spring and Ironville United
Brethren churches.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
TO ANOTHER HOSPITAL

Lieutenant Wilbur Towsen, of Gle
North Second street. who has been
recuperating at the Lafayette House,
an invalids' home of New York City,
was just transferred to Fort McHenry,
Mr.. for further surgical treatment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
MISSIONARY MEETING

N1remanstown, Pa, Jan. 20
Mrs. A. w. Bistline will entertain
the Woman's Missionary Society of
the United Brethren Church at her
home in Locust street, on Tuesday
evening.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
ARRESTED AS DEsERTER

Chambcrsburg, Pa, Jan. 20. -
Fred R. Howe, a sailor from Boston
harbor. was arrested here and is be-
ing held on a charge of desertion.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
AIR MAIL, PARIS TO LORRAINE

Paris, Jan. 2O.--In order to facili-
tate correspondence with Alsace-
Lorraine. the French aerouautlc de-
partment has organized an air mail
service between Paris and the princi-
pal towns of those provinces,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
ASKS NEW TRIAL,

W. NJ, Hargest who has been re-
Mark1e since his conviction on a
charge of unlowfully tapping a gas
main and using an unmetered supply
of gas. has fled a motion for a new
trial. 1t will be placed on the argu-
ment list.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
DENTIST BREAKS WRIST

Chambersburg, Pa, Jan. 20.-Dr.
w. s. Hallett. a dentist at Fayette-
Vile, this county, had his right wrist
fractured when the crank OF his au-
tomobile struck him.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
vILs0S WIRES SiNip lTl;Y

London, Jan. 20.-President Will
son has sent a teiegram of sympathy
to King George on the death of his
youngest son, Prince John.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
OYSTER SUPPER AT oLINDA

BIain, Pa, Jan. 20.-An oyster
supper was held on Friday evening
at the home of Clark Hayes, at
Olinda, at which fifteen couples
were present.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
McCONNELLSBURG MAN MADE
TREASURER FEDERAL BANK

Chambersburg, Pa, Jan 40
George A. Harris, former president
of the Fulton County Bank, at Nc
Connellsburg, near here, has been
made treasurer of the Federal Land
Bank of Baltimore and also a di-
rector of the same bank. About two
years ago Mr.. Harris was appointed
an appraiser in this bank and was
later made chief appraiser for the
state of Pennsylvania. He had been
acting for the past several months
as. treasurer of the Federal Land
Bank in the absence of the treas
urer, who has been i'll.
NATIONS LEAGUE DELEGATE
Chambcrsburg, Pa, Jan. 20.-L
E. Smith, Franklin county superin-
tendent of schools, has been ap-
pointed by Governor NJ. G.. Brum-
baugh as a delegate to the Atlantic
Congress for a League of Nations
TO be held in New York city on Feb
ruary and 6.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
TO HOLD S. S. CONVENTION

New Cumberland, Pa, Jan. 20.-
On Thursday evening, January 23,
Sunday school convention will be
held in Trinity United Brethren
church.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-20
STEAMBOAT RESUMES TRIPS

NOW CumbcrInnu, Pa, Jan. 2U.-
The steamboat which has been out
of the river for repairs for the past
week, started this morning to make
trips from New Cumberland and
Steelton
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-10-09

Never in all history was an army
so well provided with means Of COM
munication by electricity as the Amer
lean Expeditionary Force. Besides
telephone work in battle and an
enormous wireless business, the Signal
Corps handled almost 100000 mes
sages by wire. The system included
10000 miles Of lines, no less than
$4,000 miles Of which were on the
fighting front. II "went over the top"
with the infantry and at times even
outpaced it; regardless Of danger, it
established its outpost and radio sta
tons on the line of the farthest ad-
vance. Although noncombatant
branch, it lost in three months Of fight
ing more Of its men than any other
arm Of the service, whether line or
staff, except the infantry.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-10-09

Says xaicsa Lady, KS 10 What
Cardui Has DoEe Tor lie, So
As To Help Others"

Watoea, W. Va.-Mrs. s. w. Caldwell,
II - ;oxr, says: "When ABOUT l5yean
! suffered greatly Sometimes
"a z month or two, and | had
i.a.iache, backache, and bearing
I'D world just drag and
;i!e. Then :. il would last
eks, and was so weakening,
III was awful.
a.. finer bought me bottle OF
..-..., and | began 10 improve after
t. a:. &c first bottle, so kept if up till ]
took three II gained, and was well
and strong, and owe il all TO Cardui.
| am married now and have 3 children
Have never had 10 have doctor for
female trouble, and just resort 10 Cardui
if | need a tonic. am glad to testify to
what it has done for me, so as to help
others"
II you are nervous or weak, have head
aches, backaches, or any OF the other
ailments so common TO women, why not
give Cardui a trial? Recommended by
many physicians. In use over 40 years.
Begin taking Cardui today. 1t may
be the verv medicine you need.
Nc-lD
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-10-09

"Uncle Tommy" Eagan TUESDAY
night ended his duties as Waterman at
the Baltimore street crossing OF the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Ha-
eerstown. where for thirty-hve years
he had warned vehicles and pedestrians
of the approach of trains. During MS
long term OF service he has never nao
an accident occur at the crossing, says
the Herald. "Uncle Tommy went
from Hagerstown, leaving behind MN
manv friends, many of whom when
they were still boys knew "Uncle Tom
NV" and grew up TO be his friends.
These men, who were always accus-
toned to his greetings as they passed.
vii miss him. He is going to live re-
tired the remainder of his days with
his daughter on her farm near Charles
Town. "Uncle Tommy is now 90
wears of age, but he declared ne has
many more years to live. He will be
placed on the retired list by the rail-
road company the remainder of his life
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-10-09

Cigar smokers are soon to receive
a shock. Prices on all cigars will rise
from one TO five cents each, is the latest
propaganda in an effort to tighten the
blow to poor old consumers. The
boost is due to the cost of labor ana
raw material and will probably remain
until that difficulty is adjusted. The
drug store patron will gradually receive
some consolation, despite the upshoot
in cigar and cigarette prices, for all
drugs proper are descending. Bro
mides ingredients have slid down from
30 to so per cent from wartime prices.
Patent medicines, containing alcohol,
and all sundries remain the same and
are probably at their highest price
notch.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-10-09
SOIL FERTILITY,
ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL.

Because many conditions influence
"soil fertility" 1t is not easily defined
In a broad sense 1t means the power
or ability Of soil to produce crops IN
der certain definite conditions which
cannot be changed by man. On the
other hand, certain phases Of fertility
are distinctly dependent upon man.
Potential fertility Is measured by the
total content Of food elements in the
soil, whereas actual fertility is that
part of the potential fertility which Is
In such a form that it may be used by
the plant 1t is, therefore, the farm
er's mission TO so work his soil as to
increase the amount of actual fertility
by changing the form OF a part Of the
potential fertility TO a form disable by
the plant.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-10-09

Adelina Patti, for forty years the
queen Of sweet singers, died last
Saturday at her home in Wales.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-10-09
Eggs ondPoultry

We will pay best cash price the market
iustifies for strictly clean, fresh eggs and
poultry al our Office near the freight sta
ton.
Can take care Of eggs at my residence
aiier s O'Clock.
Will be at the Office Saturday nights
until. 9 o'clock.
BENZ. HATFIELD
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-10-09

For any pain, burn, scald OF bruises,
apply DR., Thomas Eclectic Oil-the
household remedy. Two sizes 3Oc and
6Oc at all drug stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-10-09
FORMS OF LINING
MATERIAL
The Relative Action Of Each IN
Improving the Chemical and
Mechanical Conditions OF Sells.
Assists in Decomposition OF Or
qanic Matter for Humus Sup
ply.
Makes Heavy Soils More crumb'y ana
Friable for Better ROOF
Penetration.

The actions Of lime on SOILS are
many fold. 1t is the common impress
sion among many that II is OF value
only ON low wet land which Is common
" assumed to be sour. Many persons
realize that soils become sour uilder
cultivation and that lime corrects
aeidity. but there are few who realiy
realize the Importance OF its use OF
the relative value Of the dl1erehl
forms and the action Of each. On the
other hand, many farmers buy what
over NAV be had without full consid-
Grafton of the relative value OF the dlr-
ferent materials that may be apphed.
Lime is a plant food, and in many
cases its application may serve that
function Generally soils contain
enough calcium to supply the require
ments of crops, but alfalfa and other
closely related crops require not only
q sweet soil, but enough lime TO sup
ply their large needs Of that element
The indirect actions Of lime are even
greater than its effects as foou'
These effects are numerous ano are
not the same on all soils. In hea'y
soils lime improves the mechanical
condition and the capacity TO take up
and hold moisture. 1t acts upon the
supply of plant food stored in the SOIL
and assists the decomposition OF or
ganic matter and mineral substances.
Most important Of all is the innuence
which lime exerts upon the micro
scopic life of the soil, so essential ID
changing dormant to active forms OF
plant food.
The mechanical effects Of lime are
intricate in nature and less well I'M
derstood than the chemical and oac-
THEOLOGICAL effects, and yet they are
very important, though they are not
so easily measured.
Burned lines are more effective IN
this change than carbonate Qime-
stone) forms. Every farmer who has
used burned, hydrated or prepared
slaked lime has undoubtedly noticed
that heavy soils become less STICKY
more crumbly. more frlable, more easi-
" cultivated, and water passes through
them more rapidly as a result OF in
creased porosity. They dry out more
readily after a rain, and in spring,
blowing or planting is advanced. This
condition is brought about by the floc-
culation or aggregation Of the fine clay
particles.
Upon light soils the reverse Is true.
Through the improved condition OF the
humus in the soil an application OF
lime increases the cohesive power OF
the soil, resulting in a greater water
holding capacity, as well as an increas-
ed power to absorb moisture from be-
low by capillarity. While the reasons
are not clear, II is common experience
that limestone is not as effective in
producing these physical effects on the
soil as is lime. Relatively small APP
plications Of lime may produce very
marked change in the character OF the
soil. These physical effects are merely
supplemental to the chemical and bio
logical effects produced by lime, and
when all these are taken together they
account for the very general beneficial
results derived from the use Of lime.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-10-09

The sweet potato now ranks second
in value among all the vegetables of the
United States, having increased in this
respect more than eighty per cent in
the last ten years. The crop OF 1917
was worth Se0,OO0,00O and the crop Of
1918 is estimated TO be worth almost
S1l7,000,0o0. In a recent conference
at Birmingham, Alabama, represent
atives of the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture and horticulturists
and Psychologists from the Southern
States discussed every phase Of plant
ing, cultivating, storing and market
ing the sweet potato. The time when
it was allowed to decay in primitive
dirt banks in the open fields has long
since passed.