davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22

peatedly a member of the legislature,
a member of the Continental congress
and of the national senate; twice gov
ernor of Virginia minister to France,
England and Spain; secretary Of state
and war at the same time and finally
president for two terms.
Without wealth or family influence,
with slow, commonplace mind, with
no gifts as a speaker; with a modest
awkward presence and plain, unpol-
ished manners, this very ordinary man
plodded up the ladder of ambition to
its tOpmost rung. How? By sheer
force of his rugged, courageous, in
dustriOus, honest, loyal character-a
triumph of the homely virtues.
Although he failed in some of his
most important tasks, Monroe's fail
ures were forgiven because they were
honest mistakes. The ridicule and the
disgrace brought upon him by the most
spectacular episode of his undramatic
life would have buried forever a man
more brilliant and less sincere.
This remarkable scene was enacted
on the highly theatrical stage of the
national convention at Paris directly
after the Reign of Terror and the fall
of RObespierre, when France was the
Outcast among nations. AT that mo-
ment. Monroe appeared as the envoy
of the only sister republic and, to let
all the world see that the Revolution
had at least one friend left on earth,
the president of the convention me1O-
dramatically folded the rustic Virgin
ian in his arms.
After two years, he was recalled for
his zeal, and came home in a rage of
Indignation. Passing by the gate of
Mount Vernon without paying his re-
spects to Washington, he paid them
instead in 500 pages which he pub
Iished In defense of himself and In de-
nunciation of the administration. New
ertheless, the discredited diplomat was
sent to Paris again by President JEFF
fsrson in a few years, when he came
away covered with success, and with
the treaty for the purchase Of Louisi-
ana under his arm by a fitting prelude
to the Monroe doctrine. 20 years later.
There is a most interesting souve-
mir of Monroe in Paris. Like Madi-
sen, he had fallen in love while a
member of congress and had married
Elizabeth Kortright Of New York. Two
children having been born to them,
one of the girls was placed in the IA
NOUS French school Of Nine Campan,
where she formed a friendship with
Horrense BeauharnaIs that outiasted
the many vicissitudes OF Josephine's
daughter.
Recently the notable figures In the
court of the first consul Of Malmai-
son were modelled and grouped about
Napoleon for a celebrated wax works
show in Paris In that brilliant galaxy
of monarchs and dukes yet to be,
Eliza Monroe, in girlish pretttness. is
seen again by the side Of the future
queen of Holland and the destined
mother of Napoleon Ill
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22
LAST OF THE vIRcINIANs
fsf7-James Monroe, inaueu-
rated fifth president, aged
flfty-eioht.
1sS1-JuIy 4, died In New York,
aged seVenty-three.

NEONROE'S administration was
ANA the most serene and yet one Of
the most important periods in the life
OF the nation. 1t was an eight years
crowded with glorious and lasting vic
tories Of peace, such victories as
swords never can win.
By a mere exchange Of notes be-
tween the United States and England,
those two Jealous neighbors pledged
themselves to disarm forever on the
great lakes. By a common-sense bust
ness transaction, Florida, which was
OF little use to Spain, but OF much
use to the United States, was bought
over the counter In 1920. a peaceable
| conquest that ranks only second to
the Louisiana purchase. By civil no
tice to the old world. In 1923, the
whole new world was set aside under
the Monroe doctrine as an immense
preserve Of International peace. By
give-and-take In the Missouri compro-
mise in 1920, North and South were
bound together anew, though with
false ties.
MOnrOe's two terms cover what Is
known as the EZRA Of good feelings"
| The old Federalist party having given
up the ghost, he succeeded to the pres
idency as the last of the Virginia dy-
nasty almost as easily as an heir ap-
parent receives the crown Of his IA
Their.
Yet that "era of good feeling"
really was filled with many bitter
feelings aroused by personal ambi-
/ tons and the Quarrels OF factions.
But Monroe formed one of the strong
est cabinets in history, and, with John
| Quincy Adams, William II. Crawford,
John G. Calhoun and William Writ
among its members, he succeeded In
reconciling to his administration the
most divergent elements. In his de-
/ sire for harmony, he would also have
included Henry Clay and Andrew
Jackson. but they declined.
One day the British minister glared
across the White House dinner table
Are you biting your nails at me,
sir?" The Frenchman responded
/ by drawing his sword, and the two
/ diplomats rushed at each other. But
as they were about to clash, the pres
ident drew his own sword between
them and stopped the fight.
That little incident gives US a pic
ture of the spirit of Monroe and his
administration. While he was in the
White House, men and factions had
| to leave their Quarrels at the door.
The quiet, modest president was not
so successful in keeping the peace
among the women of the official cir
! Gle, and their disputes over social rank
and precedence brewed many squalls
Although Jim Monroe, as he was
| Familiarity called, was the last presi-
dent to cling to the ancient knee
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22
PLENTY next DOOR
Record Harvest Predicted fos
Canada.

After having made q careful sur
vey Of the wheat producing area Of
the United States, experts whose bust
ness il Is to keep the people Informed
on the acreage soEn to fOOdstuRs
state that this year there viii be .
falling on IN the wheat production In
the States. due TO a considerably less
area cultivated. The opinion OF these
experts is that the decrease will be
several hundred million bushels OF
wheat less than In previous years,
which according to past experiences
will be scarcely sufficient to meet the
requirements OF the demands Of the
people Of this country.
In Canada, however. the situation
Is different. Reliable reports on the
crop situation throughout Western
Canada are such as to create the most
substantial optimism. Never before
were the prospects so encouraging for
q bumper harvest. It Is predicted
that the yield this year will be even
greater than In 1915. the year OF the
record harvest In Canada, when the
total production was 393, $4,000
bushels. Not only Is the wheat looking
excellent, but the same Is true OF oats
barley and fax, Of which a greatly
Increased acreage has been sown IN
the great grain producing provinces q
Canada
The rains that have fallen recently
have come at the right time TO stimu-
late growth and there Is now consider
able moisture In the ground With
the world generally facing a shortage
Of wheat and a continued heavy de-
mand for il, the price is likely to be
maintained at the present high figure
In many districts corn has been more
extensively planted than in previous
years and it is looking remarkably
well. Many settlers from the United
States who came to Western Canads
and bought improved farms in the
early spring have every prospect Of
a crop yield that will give them a re-
turn sufficiently large. after paying
all current expenses, to pay of a large
part of their capital investment.
Livestock is in excellent condition
everywhere, the rains having induced
a good growth OF grass.-Advertise-
ment.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22

breeches, cockade and sword, he was
as plain and easy as an old shoe.
When a newly arrived European
diplomat saw a bald-headed, watery-
eyed man in a striped seersucker
coat, a dirty waistcoat spotted with
ink and with slippers down at the
heel writing at a White House desk,
he wondered that the president
would have such a slovenly clerk IN
Ill he was dumfounded to find that
he was In the presence of the president
himself.
In the six years that remained to
Monroe after retiring from the presi-
dency, he set himself, as an ex-presi-
dent a high standard Of conduct.
Having received the supreme honor
at the hands OF all the people. he felt
that his name belonged to them and
he refused to lend 1t to any candidate
or any party.
Feeble and alone after the death
OF his wife, Monroe sold Oak Hill,
his Virginia farm, In the closing
months of his life. With the feeling
OF an exile, the last of the Virginians
left his native state TO live with a SON
in-Iaw In New York city, where ne
died on July 4, 1881.
Copyright. 1890. by James Adorzan)
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22
STABLE FLIES BREED
IN ANY DIRTY PLACE
Certain Farm Practices Favor
Development of Pest.
Custom Of Permitting Manure to Ac-
eumuIate Just Outside of Door
Makes a Very Attractive
Place for insects

Certain agricultural practices favor
greatly the development of the stable
ny, according to specialists of the
United States department of agricuI-
ture. The fly breeds most commonly
In straw and horse manure or in a
mixture OF the two. The custom Of
allowing the manure from the horse
stable to accumulate just outside the
stable doors insures the presence Of
stable flies at all times when climatic
conditions are suitable for breeding.
Allowing barnyards, especially around
dairieSs to become knee-deep In
manure Is also favorable to the pro
duction Of flies
In the grain belt it Is the practice
OF farmers TO thrash the grain in the
fields by means Of self-stacking thrash
ing machines. The individual stacks
cover much ground and the straw Is
loosely piled. In many cases for con-
venience several stacks are formed In
various parts OF the field When
thrashing is followed by heavy sum-
mer and fan rains this loosely piled
straw Is certain to form a breeding
place for great numbers OF flies.
The insect occasionally may breed
IN broken-up masses OF hay or dead
grass, especially when these are per-
meated with liquids from manure, and
corn huSks In feeding pens have been
found to harbor the maggots. Manure
piles commonly found near horse
stables are particularly attractive to
the flies In spring for laying eggs.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22

MRM12KOHES
Plan silage crops now.

Plan s1Iage crops now.
Lead arsenate is the best spray for
insect pests.
A decrease In the acres planted to
potatoes and beans is indicated.
Cut worms may be kept In check By
feeding poisoned bran or clover. Scat
ter in the garden late In the after.
noon.
The wild cucumber vine Is one Of the
most rapid growing annual vines that
may be used for a uellis OK to cover
up unsightly places.
The flavor Of butter Is determined
mainly by the treatment which the
cream receives previous to churnIng.
Good storage cellars mean good veg
etables all winter. II the vegetables
dry and shriveI you need to Improve
the cellar conditions.
It Is not difficult matter TO i'm
prove orchard soils Il one begins In
time and works methodicaIIy and Sys-
tematicalIy. But the soil must have
humus before It win be advisable 70
use commercial fertilizer.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22
DOULIM NOIFG]

Select vigorous birds.
Grow your own poultry feed.
Supply an abundance of fresh wa
ter.
Don't allow growing chicks to
crowd.
Goslings do not need feed until they
are "a to 80 hours old.
Dispose of the male birds not later
than June L. Market a better quality
of eggs.
Young turkeys do not bring out OF
the shell so much unused yoIk as do
young chickens. hence they must be
fed earlier.
Never let little chicks roost on the
cold, damp ground, but use board
floors with clean, dry grass or straw
for bedding.
The heavier breeds, such as Rocks
and Reds, and OrpingtOns, viii not
take the perches as readily as Leg
horns and Anconas.
It pays to set several hens at the
same time and then combine the chicks
under a few OF the best hens and save
the time Of the other birds.
In the rearing OF chicks the essen
tiaI thing is to keep them growing
right along from the moment they
are Matched to the period Of maturity.
During the first few weeks Of its
life the chick grows very rapidly and
it is very important that the ration
contain the proper elements for max
ing muscle and bone.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22
MEAT SUPPLIES FOR FAMILY
Greater Portion of Pork Products Used
by Farmers Are Produced on
Home Farm.

Nearly two-thirds Of the meat eaten
on the farm is pork, the average farm
consumption Of pork being over 500
pounds per family. The greater pOr-
ton Of the pork products used by
farmers are produced on the home
farm. A small number of pigs can
be raised cheaply, says the United
States department of agriculture
Kitchen and garden wastes, and some
times dairy by-products, are available
for feed. The farmer usually kills
the hogs and dresses them on his OWL
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22

MO OTHER president, with the ex-
IN ceptiOn of John Quincy Adams
has served the country as long as
James Monroe and, without exception
none has had an official experience
so varied.
From 1776. when he was q vigorous
six-fOOt, broad shOuldered, raw-boned
boy Of eighteen, and left William and
Marys college TO enter the RevOlu
ton, Monroe remained In the public
service until 1925. when he retire,l
from the White House a wrinkled
care bent, impoverished old man. In
those 40 years, he had been a minOl
military officer under Washington; re
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22
STORAGE DISEASES OF ONION
Control by Practice OF Sanitary Meas
ures and Sorting Out of All De-
fectiVe Bulbs.

In general, storage diseases Of
onions are to be controlled by the
practice of sanitary measures. the
sorting out Of diseased bulbs at har-
vest, protection from rain after har-
vest, thorough curing. and storage in
a dry, well-ventilated warehouse at 80
degrees F.-United States Department
Of Agriculture.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22
POULTRY
CACKLES
VALUE OF FEATHERED STOCK
More Poultry Kept on Farms in Unit
ed States Than All Other Live
stock Combined.

Unusual interest In systematic poui-
Try improvement throughout the coun-
Try Is apparent from reports received
by the United States department Of
agriculture in connection with the
Better Sires-Better Stock" cam
paign. Figures collected thus far in
dictate that more poultry is kept on
farms in the United States than all
other livestock combined, and that a
greater proportion of the poultry is OF
pure blood than any other kind OF
livestock.
The records also refute the frequent
assertion that most livestock raiserS
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22
LIVE STOCK NOTES

Practically all range-bred lambs are
docked and castrated.
Hogs on pasture are not 50 liable TO
be troubled with intestinal worms and
are usually In a thrifty condition
Horses teeth demand an examine
ton at least once a year As the
horse gets some age, his teeth need
rzsping Oftener.
The success Of the hog business
hinges on the fact that the most eco
nOmicaI gains are made when the pig
Is In 3 growing condition.
The calf will start TO eat grain
when about two weeks old and it is
q good idea to start out with ground
oats. barley or corn meal and wheat
bran.
The lack Of water may be the fore
runner OF many troubles OF a serious
nature By lowering the sleeps vital
Ity.
Hog lice are more common than
most farmers realize Yellow eggs on
the bristles back Of the neck are the
only indication OF their presence.
Sows should not be shut up IN
small pen a few feet square until the
day OF narrowing, unless it is absO-
IuteIy necessary. They must have ex-
excise.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22
SWIMMING HOLE FOR DUCKS
Growing Fowls, It Is Wise to
Provide This Feature.

While water 20 swim in Is no long
er regarded as essential for duck grow.
ing, the fowls enjoy this feature so
much that we have always considered
1t wise to provide a small swimming
hole for them. However. in raising
young ducks for market they will fat
ten sooner without swimming. How
ever, they must have all the water
they want to drink and it should be
deep enough for them to immerse their
heads in.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22
HIGHEST TYPE OF Joy.

There's no joy superior to that Of
rising above what the community pre-
diets for you. Yet every man has 1t
In him to be Infinitely above what
others think possible. Hidden deep In
every man are the unseen personali-
ties waiting for the touch of occasion
to call them forth. They respond as
a matter Of growth and then only to
answer 8 recognized need. As the
mind is urged to finer determinations
IT learns to weigh more subtle argu-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22
PROFITABLE PERIODS OF HEN
Greater Egg Production Is in First,
Second and Third Years, De-
pending on Breed.

The hens greatest reproducing Pc
RODS are the first, second and third
years. depending upon the breed. The
heavier breeds, such as Plymouth
Rocks, may be profitabIy kept for two
years; the lighter breeds, such as Leg
horns, three years.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22
SWAMP-R0OT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There Is only ore medicine that really
stands ont pre-emInent as medicine for
durable ailments of the kidneys, liver snd
bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root stands the
highest for the reason that it has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thousands
upon thousands of distressing cases
Swamp-Root makes friends quickly BE-
cause its mild and immediate effect Is SOON
realized in most cases. It Is = ge1tiey
healing vegetable compound
Start treatment at once. Sold st an
drug stores in bottles Of two sizes, medi-
I'm and large.
However, if you wish first TO test this
great preparation send ten cents 20 Dr.
kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n. Y, for .
Iample bottle When writing be sure and
mention this paper-AdE.
The rr--ff+or, Ia++o- ,a-,,aF,z
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22
GET AFTER LICE VIGOROUSLY
Peculiar Fact That Vermin VIII In
fest Some Fowls in EIocks While
Others Go Free.

If one of a promising flock seems TO
make slower progress in growth, has
a dull looking plumage and pale face
look for lice. 1t is queer how lice
will iDfest some birds in a flock while
others seem practically free from it.
Unless you get after them vigorously,
they will certainly stunt the bird.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22

ments. AS the heart is taught to feel
the cry Of another's sorrow it devel-
ops larger capacity to enter into the
finer feelings Of the human soul. II
is all a matter Of human and divine
laws. He who permits himself to de-
velop his best becomes the man of
the hour In time Of need. He rises on
the strength Of his trained personality
Exchange.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22
peatrov Johnson oraea

Farmers who planted oats contain
ing Johnson grass, an undesirable
weed, should destroy the pest this
summer or In the fall
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22

As good preparation OF the seeded
as is given to corn win pay in the
growing OF Sudan grass
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22
cueumber $40 3 Pc

The striped and spotted cucumber
beetles cause quite q Dit Of damage on
melon. squash and cucumbz vines.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22

take little interest in feathered stock,
leaving it largely to the women.
A Connecticut farmer who recently
enrolled in the better shes movement
is an example of the interest Of men
in improved poultry. He listed 30 cat
tie and 1889 pOultry-all OF pure
breeding. NJ other breeding stock
was kept on the farm.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22

Courage.
Courage from the deeps Of knowI-
edge spriDgs.-Cowley
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22
JAMES MONROE

175sE(Aprii 2s) James Monroe
born In Westmoreland
county, Va.
1776-Graduated William and
Mary. Entered the army.
17a2-In the legislature.
83-S6-In the Continental
congress
17s7-In the legislature.
179o-4-in the senate.
f7e4-6-Minister to France.
1899 1eo2-GoVernor of Virginia.
1so3-S-In the diplomatic serv-
ice.
1909 1c-in the legislature.
1511-17-Secretary of state
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22

Cow peas are closely inspected at
the warehouse as to variety. soundness
and freedom from dirt and trash The
farmers learned that graded peas COM
mand premium prices.
The marketing Of potatoes is begun
In the field. Poor potatoes are cuIled
out on the farm and the good potatoes
hauled to town under a covering Of
cloth or sacks. The potatoes are run
over the grader at the warehouse, sep
arated into standard grades, and
sacked in new 1OO-pOund bags. Ven
tilated or stock cars are used TO ship
the potatoes and the sacks stacked on
end in rows ranging the length OF the
car. Each car holds from 400 to 500
bushels. The first. second and third
layers are loaded so as to permit the
freest ventilation.
Poultry is carefully classified and
shipped in regular express cars made
for the purpose. The minimum load
is 5000 pounds and the maximum load
1900 pounds. The poultry is sold for
cash at the loading station.
A certain day is set apart for the
shipment of eggs. Nothing but can
died eggs are accepted, which has
caused the farmers to use better meth
DDS of gathering, storing and carrying
the eggs to town. The eggs are
shipped in new cases with 315-pound,
or heavier, new filters and flats, and
packed so as to fill the slack in each
case.
Great stress is laid upon the impor-
lance of keeping accurate records Of
each transaction. In keeping accounts
the following features are emphasized:
Brevity: To save the time Of the
market agent.
Simplicity For the benefit OF the
farmers whose produce is handled
Completeness: To protect the asso-
citation as a body.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22

Mutton is considered the most nour-
iShing meat
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22
Pleased With Results

The associated farmers are immense
ly pleased with their accomplishments.
1t has meant more money to them, and
because of the quality Of their prod
ucts secured through proper grading,
packing and shipping. the buyers have
every confidence in the farmers, a nee
eSsary factor in any transaction be-
tween seller and purchaser.
Detailed information regarding the
methods pursued by Mississippi farm
erS are given in Bulletin No. Is of the
extension division of the Mississippi
Agricultural and Mechanical college, or
may be had upon request from the
county agents in the field, the Missis-
sippi Agricultural and Mechanical col
lege, or the United States department
of agriculture.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-22

The written letter remains.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-02-14
WATCH 1T GROW.

CONGRATULATIONS to the Kan
sas City Sun. Lest you forget, in my
judgment this is the greatest Negro
paper West of the Mississippi River.
After reading all of the Negro papers
edited by Colored men, l think the
Editor of The Sun rises above them
all. In the eight years of the pres,
ent Editor the paper has doubled 1t,
self. 1t is 100 per cent better today
than it was one year ago and l at
tribute it to the generous manage
ment, cordial dealing and above all
in refraining from throwing mud.
Long live the X. c. Sun to speak the
truth. The truth will make you whole
and in the near future the present
space of accommodation will be made
quate. Stand up, stand up for the
race and God will smile his benedic-
ton upon you.
NJ. C. JONES,
1919 Garfield.