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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-07-15
Applications must be repeated fire.
quently during rainy seasons.
The Next Generation.

The Next Generation.
In many localities we are hndlng
that the natural enemies of the grass
worm are rapidly reducing it to its
normal insignificant numbers. BIRDS
such as Raincrows. Meadowlarks, blue
birds and Bobwhites are proving again
for anyone to see, that they are among
the farmers best friends and should
be protected as such. Even the Dove
and the Blackbird, upon which the
farmer is want to look askance, are
paying for their depredations in the
pea field and grain land by the hear
ty way in which they are feasting
upon this pest. Predaceous insects
such as wasps, robberflies. ground
beetles and searchers are beginning
to produce results, while the parasitic
forms like the redtailed tachina fly
are multiplying rapidly during the
present favorable hot, dry weather.
The indications are that many acres
in which the worms have been num-
erous will be practically free of the
next generation. Yet this will not be
the cause everywhere by any means
and it behooves every farmer to kill
as many as possible of the worms now
feeding, and after they enter the
ground and pupate to destroy by cul-
tivation, as many pupal cells as pos
sible, then to be on the outlook with
poison on hand to kill the young cater
pillars of the next generation as soon
as they appear, which will be in diff
ferent localities from three to four
weeks renee.
The Entomology Department when
able to do so will gladly answer any
further questions in regard to these
other insects. Address all communi-
cations to Entomologist, Agricultural
College, Mississippi.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-07-15
THE SOUTHERN GRASS
worm ON CORN
(By r. N. Lobdell.)

During the past. two months several
different kinds Of cutworms and army
worms have been numerous in various
parts of Mississippi. At present the
Southern Grass Worm (Laphygma
frugiperda) is causing great loss to
corn and other crops in many coun-
ties. This is the most serious out
break of the pest since 1912. During
the past few weeks hundreds Of in
Quirers have written to the entomol-
ogist asking for information as to
control measures.
Mistakes To Avoid.
Do not clean corn of grass where
worms are present. Before cleaning
corn of grass, look sharply to see
whether this pest is present, either
as the young worm-white, small and
feeding on but one side of the corn
or grass leaf, or as the more nearly
full grswn caterpillar feeding freely
on the extended leaf blade or eating
into the heart of the growing shoot
In case the pest is found, delay the
removal of the grass until after the
worms upon it have been poisoned
For if the grass be killed any worms
that were feeding upon it will at once
transfer themselves to corn and in
crease the rapidity of damage there.
1T no worms are present, clean the
grass away and keep it so. as it is
upon grass that the female moths
prefer to lay their eggs; they will
usually fly until they find it.
Do not thin corn where the worms
are present. Even where the worms
are not found it will be well, this
season, to delay thinning the corn for
as long as may be done without stunt
ing the plants to be left.
Do not cut off plants that show
worm damage. In almost every case
those worms feeding on the extended
leaf blade will drop to the ground
when the plant is touched. to return
presently and finish devouring the
cut-back plant or it's neighbor.
Control Measures That May Be Used
To Save Corn.
Hand-Picking. In 1912 many small
fields fcotton, corn and cane were
saved by simply going over them
every day or two and picking off and
destroying the worms. Where there
are children to do this, it will I'M
doubtedly pay on g small farm. Time
may be saved by carrying a large
open vessel with a small AMOUNT Of
oil and water In II. The worms are
shaken CT picked from the plants
into this vessel and the oil will kill
thenl.
Poisoning Ditch, Banks, terraces and
fedae.tows. Az these, moths Of these,
insects prefer grass in which to de<
post their eggs, the worms are ofteh
discovered in such places. If cr9ps
are planted nearby it is absolutely
necessary that the worms be destroy
ed. Any method that will kill them
can be used, but poisoning such strips
is usually the most practical method.
If strip of grass separates an in
tested field from an uninfested one.
the strip should be poisoned. Care
must be taken to keep stock away
from the poison.
Flowing Burrows. In cases where
The worms appear in great numbers
en csctain fields, as for eX amplc, grass
lands, and are beginning to march
outward to cultivated crops or other
fields, deep burrows or bitches may
be plowed around the infested fields
with the vertical side away from the
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-07-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Phillips motor
ed over and spent the day with Mr..
and Mrs. c. Cannon Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Lee, of Eta,
visited at the home Of Mr.. 3. G.. Leg
gett Sunday.
Miss Lalla Park and brother visited
at the home of Mr.. G.. A. Cannon
Sunday afternoon.
Farmers of this section are badly
behind on account of too much rain.
Miss 0. D. and Qumilla Collins
who have been visiting their grand
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-07-15
CASWELL.

Mrs. Sparks and daughter Of lsola,
are guests of Mrs. W. G. Cannon.
Mrs. Helms, of Pontotoc, DR.. and
Mrs. Stacy, Of Batesville, Mr.. Ander-
sen of Oklahoma are guests of their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Ander-
son.
Miss Glide Rallen has returned
from her poultry club work at the
University.
Arrived at the home of Mr.. B. G.
Leggett, fine baby.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-07-15

Hot weather is hard on teething ba-
bies. They suffer the combined mis-
cry Of heat, pain and stomach disor-
der. McGees Baby Elixir helps the
little sufferer through the trying peri
cd by correcting the stomach and
bowels. Price, 35c and Coo. Sold by
A. Fl. Kendel. Oxford, Miss. Adv.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-07-15

If hot weather saps your energy
and you can't work we'll, it is sign
that your system is full of bilious
impurities. You will be sick if you
do not do something. Take Prickly
Ash Bitters. the remedy for men; it
cleanses the blood, liver and bowel
restores strength. vim and cheerful
spirits. Price $1.25 per bottle. Sold
by r. r. Chiffon & Co. Oxford. Adv.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-07-15

father. Mr.. M. T. Collins have gore
home. ,......-
TONG BRANCH"
New-York tribune., 1920-04-15
I. 5. Pays Interest To-day

The United States Treasury will dis
tribute to-day SAB 3,054. 1919 as interest
due on coupons of the fourth Liberty
Loan bonds to holders of the securities
in the New York Federal Reserve dis
trict. The total amount of subscrip-
tons for this loan in this district was
s2,04490l.750 and the rate of interess
AZ per cent
The government loan organization"
an official announcement last night
said. suggests to the subscribers who
Will participate in the distribution of
the 'forty-three million dollar melon
that they invest the interest money to
the mutual advantage of both the indi-
vldual and the government. in United
States savings securities, such as gov
ernment savings stamps or Treasury
savings certificates.
I'm order to facilitate the reinvest-
ment of coupon money in government
savings stamps, arrangements have
been made for their acceptance at post
Offices and banks as direct payment in
lieu of currency for these miniature
government discount bonds"
The government will make $50, 600, 900
of Withdrawals to-day from the New
York banks. having made $25 100000 on
Tues day.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-15
Paris Salon Opens; 25
u. S. Artists Show Work
Exhibit Notable for Absence of
Pink Nudes and Number
of Somber Paintings
.Spacinl Cable to The Tr,buns

t-OpSrl8QC. 19EU, New I erk irlbune Inc
PARIS, April 14.-The Paris spring
salon opened yesterday, showing pic
lures of the most sombre and muddy
colors in years. There is a remarkable
is taken by types of dark beauty
Although the spring salon is usually
the less startling of the two yearly
Paris salons, the present one has an
exceptional number of misty landscapes
and compositions in somber coloring.
The 500 exhibitors are mostly French.
but there are some twenty-five Amer
lcan painters Of both sexes showing
canvases. Among these Cameron
Burnside has two subjects: "Toilette"
and "Sortie dc balm
Frederic Carl Frieseke exhibits three
pictures which are among .!ie most
cheerful in the salon-"Au Soleil,"
Femme en- Bleu' and "Ete." Miss
Cecile Beaux shows her portrait of
Cardinal Mercier. Nine Florence Este
has two Breton pictures. Louis Rit-
man exhibits "Gaby" and LA Prone
nade.'
Eugene Paul Ullman contributes
three pictures. There are three Paris
studies by Edwin Scott and three
studies by Eleanor Borcross. Ameri-
can exhibitors also include Media Au-
dibert, Romaine Brooks, c. NJ. Gihon,
J. Barry Greene, Alexander Harrison,
Lucille Hit, Robert Ward Johnson,
Robert Fulton Logan, Elisabeth Nourse.
Myron o. Nutting, Grace Ravlin, Ma
tilde McCord Secord and Frances
Thomson.
The art Of cubst or futurist ten
dences is confined to one small corner
of the exhibition, while the Dadists,
Frances latest artistic freaks, have
scorned the present salon. There are
very few war pictures, the painters
showing a preference for the simple
life. There are many landscape scenes,
with more than the usual sprinkling
of religious subjects
No picture appears to stand out in
the eyes of the critics as great
artistic production, but curious crowds
gathered round three striking. but
unbeautiful, portraits of smart Parisi-
ennes by KEGS Van Dougan
New-York tribune., 1920-04-15

COLUMBIA. s. c.. April 14-Every
member of the student body a. the
University of South Carolina has agreed
TO wear overalls until such time as
the prices of clothing reach a reasona-
Bile figure" The Glee Club will discard
the conventional evening dress in favor
of denim on its concert tour.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-15

RICHMOND. Va, April Fifteen
hundred men have joined the "Old
Clothes and Overall Club" organized by
the Renters and Consumers Protective
New-York tribune., 1920-04-15

llsh at $1,000, now advertising man.
ager at $4,000 geology at $1,000, now
IN oil business at $4,000; chemist At
$l,2o0, now in powder plant at $4,000:
economies at $1,000, now with manu-
featuring plant at $1,000 These data
are taken from long list of typical
cases OF teachers in colleges and nor
NAL schools in thirty-four states COM
piled by the United States Bureau OF
Education.
lake this illustration of the lower
ing OF the standard Of teachers: A
feoeral questlonnaire to school author
tiles throughout Texas showed that rs
per cent Of the losses were from amone
the pest and most experienced teachers.
Home OF the superintendents reported
mat they were obliged to put in mere
cnlldren as teachers and to call back
into the profession incompetent per
sons who had previously been let out.
In South Dakota the president of the
Northern Normal School reports that
some of the advanced pupils who had
planned to return to complete their
courses had been held back by force
almost by county superintendent beg
ging them to take rural schools.
Here is another illustration of a
growing lack of training: Reports re-
ceived bv the National Educational AS
soclatlon from normal school presi-
dents show that the attendance in these
teacher-tralning institutions has fallen
off alarmingly. The total attendance
IN seventy-eight normal and teacher
training schools in thirtyfve different
states for 1916 was 33,051. In 1919 the
attendance in these same schools had
fallen to 26,l34. The total number of
graduates from these schools in 1916
was 10,295, and in 1919 it was e,274.
The total number in the graduating
class Of 1920 in these seventy-eiqht
schools is 7,119. These figures show a
decrease of more than 80 per cent in
four years.
From 19C state, county, city and pri-
vate normal schools II, ,5O3 fewer pupils
were reported on November /, 1919.
than they had the year previous to the
war. These represent so per cent of all
the normal schools, so it is estimated
by the Federal educational authorities
that there will be 1000 fewer trained
teachers from the normal schools in
1920. Teacher-training departments in
colleges show approximately the same
falling off in those. preparing to teach,
although other departments show p
great increase in enrolment
Steps to increase interest in teaching
as profession have been taken in a
number of states and communities.
More than 1900 voters out Of a
total of 1888 in Worcester, Mass, re-
Gently signed petition for higher sal
aries for the cty's teachers, and many
who did not sign were unable to do SO
on account Of the limited time to re-
cord their sentiments. This campaign
had the support of business men, labor
unions, civic organizations, the press
and numerous other forces.
Governor Cox of Ohio issued a proc
lamation setting aside the week of Feb
ruary Is to % for state wide observ-
ance Of teachers week, for the purpose
of emphasizing the Importance of OBJ
tanning an adequate supply Of compe-
tent teachers. In Nevada Governor
Boyle issued similar proclamation
New-York tribune., 1920-04-15
Marketing Costs Too Great

WASHINGTON, April 14.-Declaring
that the costs Of Good distribution are
too great, the Federal Trade Commission
to-day recommended improved market
ing facilities and processes at the great
consuming centers as long step toward
lowering the cost of living.
The report asserts that the rapid rise
in food prices is not so significant as
that the money incomes of large num-
bers have fallen far short of proper
tional increase. For very large num-
bers of people receiving relatively small
incomes, a weeks wage in 1918 was pur-
chasing power much less than II per
cent of the food it bought in 1913
"a wise governmental policy toward
the food industries may lower produc-
ton and distribution costs, together with
the final sales price without proportion
ally increasing governmental costs, thus
reducing the national cost of food"
New-York tribune., 1920-04-15

EMP6RIA, Kan, April 14.-An over
all club was organized in Emporia to-
day. City firemen and policemen will
wear them and the Rev. j. c. Brogan.
recently elected Mayor. probably will
be inaugurated wearing overalls.
Women's clubs at the Kansas State
Normal School, the College Of Emporia
and in the local high school are con-
siderlng the formation of bingham"
auxiliary.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-15

ual teachers in three counties of each
state In the Union, with returns from
torty-seven states, has just been com
pleted. 1t shows the average salaries
OF 1906 men teachers in rural schools
llncluding high schools), and includ-
ing principals, is $711.68. Of the 7.08s
woman teachers the average salary is
s629.76. Of the total 1924 white men
and women teaching in rural schools
the average salary is $641.67.
Regarding the colored teachers, the
record is much worse. The average
salary for colored teachers is S36O96.
The minimum annual salary for colored
women is S93 and for colored men it
ls S21O. The minimum salary for
white men is 1886 a year and the
women is 1927. The minimum average
for all of the rural teachers from a
whole state is $l026.
Trade unionists, public officials,
members of Congress and educational
authorities throughout the states are
alarmed at this condition that threat
ems the educational system of the
country-for unless conditions are
speedily remedied they will surely be-
come even worse than they are to-day.
Here is what those who have the educa-
ton of the children Of this country at
heart face:
First-A present shortage of teach
ers, with 1929 schools closed because
the teachers have been starved out,
and many thousands of children fore ed
to lose a year of school life
Second-An increasing shortage of
teachers because more and more are
| being drawn into more profitable en-
ployment.
Third-The teaching Of impression
able young minds intrusted to teachers
who are below the standards in train
, ing and sometimes in character, be-
! cause no others can be had-in Al 300
schools.
Fourth-No replenishment of the
present teaching force in sight, because
the normal schools are getting only
80 to 80 per cent of the number Of
pupils they did formerly.
An illustration of the present short
age of teachers: AS result of the in
terest aroused in kindergartens
tionai kindergarten Union in Balti.
more last spring the Board of Educa-
tlon decided to open ten new kinder
gartens this year. Everything was in
readiness except the teachers. Only
recently has the BOARD Of Education
been APPLE to open one kindergarten
having secured a kindergarten-t trained d
teacher. Meanwhile, the children in
the other districts are waiting eagerly
for the day when they may begin
school
Another illustration OF the way IN
which teachers are being enticed to
other employment by better salaries
! and usually it is the best teachers who
are thus most in demand. CONNER.
cial teacher at s2,4o0 left to take &C
counting work at $4,000; dairyina
teacher at S2,750 is now getting SIG.
900; an expert mining teacher at s3,.
900, now in commercial work at sl0,-
900; medicine at s2.250, now manu-.
featuring at $4,000; engineering at So
500. now with illuminating company al
$4,000; medicine at 81 900. now in pri-
vate business at $4,000; teacher of Eng
New-York tribune., 1920-04-15

said the conference committee was in
session and that "the prospects are
somewhat more favorable
Hugh D. Norton, of Public School
122, Brooklyn; Mrs. NJ. Donohue. of
Public School 80. Manhattan; Miss
Anna Hand, of Public School So, Man
haitian; Angelo Patr, of Public School
l, Manhattan; Miss Elizabeth McCrys-
tai. principal of Public School lis.
Manhattan, and Miss Emile Miller. of
Public School II. Manhattan, ndig-
nantly denied that teachers in their
schools had been required to contribute
to "slush fund"
A resolution introduced bv Miss Mil
ier demanding that Mrs. Bryant and
Mr.. Lewis publicly retract their refer
ences to coercion" and "slush fund"
was unanimously adopted.
DR.. William L. Ettinger, Supernten-
dent of Schools, when informed of the
action taken, said he would summon
Mrs Bryant and Mr.. Lewis and ques-
tion them concerning the statements
credited to them. He intimated that
there would be reprimand if the facts
warranted it.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-15

GREENvlLLE, S. c., April l4.-Many
Greenville business and professional
men to-day appeared in overalls as
protest against the high price of cloth
ing. An overall club of 200 members
was oSganlzed at Hickens, a small town
near here.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-15

SPOKANE, Wash, April IA Fire
Chief A. L. Weeks and many city fire
men reported. for duty to-day in SIS
khaki suits. Chief Weeks said here
after regulation blue uniforms which
cost ST2 would be required only on
formal occasions.
ROANOKE. Va. Aprih14. - Three over
all and one apron clubs were organized
here al four different mass meetings Of
citizens. A total membership of 400
was purOlleI
New-York tribune., 1920-04-15
Million in Jewish Fund

With CONTRIBUTORS in excess Of ST.
100000 to start with, the greater New
York Appeal for Jewish War Relief rap
idly is perfecting plans for the collec-
ton of the rest Of S7,500,O00 which is
the city's share of $35 100000 to be con-
tributed in the United States.
Group chairmen and committees of
solicitors have been obtained in more
than thirty of the city's trades and III
dustries.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-15

347 Eighth Avenue.
K ooO West 1ooth Street.
BROOKLYN.
X zoe Broadway. near Thornton St.
4 361 Broadway, cor. Gates Avenue.
4 4SS Fifth Avenue, cor. 1 lth Street.
4 500 Manhattan Avenue.
4 40 Fulton Street.
useh q Il carry coar,sieee ttaes 81 Eu. Z
New-York tribune., 1920-04-15
old Clothes Club
Organized at Yale
In War ON Prices
''Overalls and Cingham"
Movement Is Spreading;
Mayor Will Wear EN-
at His Inauguration

NEW HAVEN, Conn, April l4.-An
"old clothes club" in Sheffield Scien-
tifio School at Yale University ma
terialized to-day Students are asked
TO wear old clothes in order to bring
down the present high cost of cloth
ing" and those arraying themselves
in new suits will be regarded as
guilty of serious breach Of social
etiquette
The Yale News" makes this fashion
note of correct attire: sweater, coat
and trousers of a different material.
army shoes or bedroom slippers and
last years hat. No embargo on clean
linen.v
New-York tribune., 1920-04-15
Association. organized to combat the
high cost of living.

ATLANTA. April f4.-Chairman John
A. Manget Of the. Georgia Fair Price
Commission to-day called on citizens
OF Atlanta 70 organize an overali club
as protest against clothing prices.
he announced he had placed an order
for 5000 pairs of overalls to be fur
nished members at wholesale prices.
ROSEBuRG, Ore. April Ito com
bat the riEh eos, OF wearing apparel.
many business men here to-day signed
an agreement riedging themselves to
wear overalls and soft shirts until the
price of clothing is reduced.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-19
HATTIE BURNITT MAKES
HIT IN HIGH SCHOOL PLAY

Miss Hattie Burnitt. who is attend
ing the University Of Arizona at
Tucson, will not be home for the
Christmas holidays. She recently ap-
peared In school play and according
to press notices scored quite a decided
hit with the students and public as
an actress Of no mean ability.
The play was given by the dramatic
society Of the school and the Daily
Star Of that city stated that Miss
Burnitt was the stellar attraction In
good cast, and completely captivat-
ed the audience by her clever acting.
The comment in detail reads as
follows: Miss Hattie Burni.t as Hon.
Gwendolen Fairfax was undoubtedly
the hit Of the play Her dark beauty
and pretty sophistries won the audi
ence at once"
Miss Burnitt graduated with high
honors from the Ardmore high school
where she was a leader in all school
activities.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-19
SCOUTS WILL TAKE FOUR
DAYS CHRISTMAS HIKE;
F j RN | SHED MUNICIPAL
AND DAY NURSERY TREES

Plans for a Boy Scout Christmas
hike and camp are developing. accord
ing to Scout Executive Reid who says
that 1t seems probable that as many
or perhaps more scouts will partlci-
pate than took part in the regular
summer camp held last June. Plans
for the Christmas hike call for four
days and three nights in the woods
in the Turner Falls region. Each
scout will do his own cooking, under
the direction Of scout officials; and
each of the boys will also be required
to provide himself with two woolen
blankets and a small tent, known as
| pup tent" This equipment Is
considered to be the most suitable for
winter camping in this section and he
ents are finding a solution of the
question "what to give Christmas' by
providing their boys with camping
| equipment. Scouts who were unable
10 file their applications Saturday on
account Of the scout headquarters Of
flee being closed will be allowed until
Wednesday to get them in.
Saturday a group from various troops
motored to Cedar Falls north Of
Bsrwyn. and secured Christmas trees
for the Day Nursery and for the
Benevolent Associations municipal tree
at Convention Hall. The scouts are
not selling trees this year, but con-
sidered ii their duty to follow the
custom of providing these organiza-
tons.
A new troop, Number -Four, was
organized last Thursday evening, with
Rev. Jesse Thomson, assistant pas or
OF the Broadway Methodist church, as
scoutmaster, and started off In q
manner which indicates they will soon
be In position to make other troops
hustle to keep up" They will hold