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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-22
Flag Smut Straw Vetoed
By Indiana PAPER Mills

Wheat straw from fields in Illinois
infected with flag smut will not be
shipped to Indiana paper mills. accord
ing to assurances received late Tues
day by Richard Lieber, director Of the
state department Of conservation,
from Illinois agricultural officials. Mr..
Lieber had wired to them earlier in
the day that unless they took steps to
prevent shipment of the straw through
Indiana, this state would place an en-
barge against all wheat shipments out
Of Illinois.
The Indiana department received 10
formation Tuesday morning that far
mers in Madison county, Illinois, were
planning to ship wheat straw from in
fected fields to northern Indiana paper
mills H4sf
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-22
HORSE-FARM P t
Horse Defended; Theory
OF Back Number Denied

Theory that the horse is a back
number and no longer useful to the
rapidly moving world is secuted by
an officer Of the Wayne County Far
mers' Federation. He cites these ar
guments to prove their point:
Greater interest shown in horse rae
ing than ever before.
The biggest season on record for
horse shows.
Renewal Of interest in riding, polo
playing, etc.
Record price for high-class heavy
draft horses.
Increased demand for work horses
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-22

farm load Of new wheat pulled up to
weigh in at Straughn. 1t has been
pretty wet over that way but few
rigs got set Wednesday and, weather
permitting, will soon make a cleanup
of the wheat and will next take care
Of the oats, OF which some farmers
have promising crops in sight.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-22
The Farm and
the Farmer
BY William r. Sanborn

Rich farmers and land owners can
ride in big cars and go long distances
in quest of rest and recreation. For
instance: Stephen Kuth and George
E. Kemper are leaving for Niagara
Falls, Montreal, Quebec. New York,
Washington, etc, on Monday morning.
July &c, to be gone until early Septem-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-22

in city and country. notwithstanding
high prices.
New attitude on part OF auto truck
and tractor manufacturers and relat-
ed interests which recognize perman.
ent usefulness Of horse on farm and
in short hauls.
Return Of farmers, trucking organi.
cations and similar organizations to
use of horse.
Urgent recommendation by authori
ties in all parts of country that more
good horses be raised. This plea is
made, on grounds not only of national
need, but also of inevitable increase
in profits offered thereby.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-22
Farmers Are Urged to Wait
= Before Buyinq Fertilizer

Wayne county farmers are advised
not to contract to buy fertilizer unit
an investigation started by the Indi
ana Federation OF Farmers Associa
lions has been completed, according tt
a statement given out by Lewis Tay
lor, general secretary of the organiza
ton.
The federation has an agent investi
eating the rapid increase in the price
OF fertilizer in the last few months
Mr.. Taylor said the price of fertilizer
had increased approximately % pei
cent. since last spring.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-22

The first postage stamp printed in
Great Britain appeared in 1910. 1t
was black in color.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-22

Mexico has had sixty revolutions
in sixty-one years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
COST FARMERS 5000, 900, 900
Price Reductions Have Hit kansa,
Hard

The drastic reductions in market
prices Of wheat, corn, livestock and
other agricultural products have
cost the farmers Of Kansas at least
5000, 100000, according to a pre-
liminary estimate by the State
Board Of Agriculture. Based on
market prices Octboer 1t was esti-
mated that the value Of the states
agricultural products would reach
$1,000, 100000. a new high record
for Kansas. But now it is believed
that the total may not reach the NIL
lion dollar mark.
The board of agriculture is now
engaged in the difficult task Of de-
termining the value of 1920 farm
products for the official report to be
issued in the near future. Wide
fluctuations In the market prices Of
all the principal crops as well as
livestock have complicated the
work. I. r. Davis. assistant secre-
tary of the board, is compiling the
data furnished by several hundred
correspondents. Each is furnishing
an estimate of the average local mar
ket price for the year. The average
as taken for the state will be COM
posite Of these various estimates
which will be checked up with the
Kansas City cash market for posi-
BILE diScrepencies
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
Obituary-F. W. YuhI

Frederick Wilhelm Yuhl was born
in Brandenburg, Germany, June IL,
1S46 and died Dec. A, 1920, aged
"a years, 3 months and Is days. He
came to this county in 1871 and lived
aat Evansville, Ind He was bap-
tised and confirmed In the Lutheran
faith ut the agef II years, of which
he was still member.
On August 10, 1874 he married
Miss Henrietta Kathe Of Evansville
Ind. Of which union two children
were born, Henry Of the home adj
dress and Mary Hilscher OF Kansas
city. He was u kind and loving hus-
band and father
He leaves TO mourn his loss u
wife, his son Henry and daughter
Mary Hischer, two sisters and one
brother. Ave grandchildren and 4
host Of friends and neighbors.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

But Little Marketing Was Being
Done Last Week

The weekly report on the condition
Of crops was Issued by the state
board Of agriculture In cooperation
with the state farm bureau and coun-
ty agents.
|. The early part of the week was
cloudy and threatening In the north
east and northcentral sections while
rain fell In the southeast, southcen-
trail ana southwest. Three ourths
inches Of snow was reported early In
the week in the northwestern coun-
ties. A heavy frost occurred In the
nOrthcentral section and light frosts
in other portions. During the lat
ter part OF the week 1t was clear with
rising temperatures In all parts Of
the state. Roads in eastern Kansas
are much improved over conditions
existing week ago sut in the CEN
trail and southcentral sections they
are reported In many cases as I'm
passable.
The soil is in excellent condition
In all parts of the state and the sub
soil is well supplied with moisture
with the possible exception Of In a
few central Kansas counties which
have suffered severely from dry
weather during the past two years.
Wheat continues in good condition,
the past week having been very fav-
orable for its growth. Wheat pas
ture Is reported as being utilized ex-
in all portions and stock Is
doing well on 1t. Corn husking Is
still the principal farm work especial
" IN the eastern and northern coun-
ties and is from rs to about 100 per
cent completed. Threshing Of grain
sorchums is in full swing In the
southwest where the larger acreages
Of these crops are grown.
Very little marketing OF wheat or
corn is being done because OF low
prices and reports indicate that only
sufficient wheat Is moving to take
care of the farm taxes. This Is es-
pecially true in the eastern and cen
tral Kansas counties. Livestock mar
kets are also very poor and Feeders
report that many men are suffering
heavy losses OH this account. Hog
cholera is still reported as prevalent
In the southeast but is about under
control through the central counties.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

Kansans VIII Be Asked For, 81 FoI
Relief In Europe

Here Is a chance TO save life
And at less than your Christmas
dinner will cost.
More than 100000 men, women
and children, are slowly starving to
death In eastern Europe. SO acute
Is the situation that immediate aid
is necessary. Herbert Hoover, chair
man Of the European Relief council,
has issued a nation wide appeal for
fund to help feed the unhappy Eur
opeans. 1t is to be a national col
lection"
At meeting held in the state
house in Topeka yesterday DIR. Roy
B. Guild, representing Mr.. Hoover,
explained the situation. The interest
was so intense that an organization
to solicit contributions in Kansas was
formed with Charles r. Scott, Of lola,
state chairman and ID. w. Mulvane,
Topeka, chairman Of the executive
committee. Mrs. David Page was
chosen secretary and A. M. Catlin,
treasurer. Chas. H. Sessions VIII act
NJ public director. An executive Sec
rotary to have charge Of the work
will be chosen soon.
Every person in Kansas will be
asked to contribute to this most
worthy cause. The small sum OF 81
will save a child's life for one month
under the Hoover plan. Five dollars
will keep a soul and body together
for Ave months, or until harvest time
In Europe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
Work on Gas Engines

,s The vocational agriculture class Of
the high school is beginning work In
gas engines. The boys are taking
old engines, overhauling them and
getting them in shape. At the pres
emit time the supply Of engines they
they have on hand is limited and II
any person owning troublesome gas
engines will call the school they Will
be glad to come after the engine and
try TO overhaul It and get 1t In shape
free Of charge. They are doing this
because the boys are quite anxious
for the experience on either station
airy gas engines are automobile en-
gines,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
ABOUT PEOPLE

Will Green left for Kansas City
and st. Louis on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. u. NJ. Swisher or
Talmage spent the day In the city.
Mis-, John Shall Of Sinly, Colo. n
here visiting at the home OF her
brother, G. W. Kessinger. ~ ~
Miss Edna Gilbert arrived From
Beloit to spend the holidays az the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. X. w. Arndf.
Rev. Edwin H. Sparks wass here
from Chapman visiting old friends.
lie has recently returned from Mo-.
herly, Mo-, to take the Good Hope
AMI Zion charges. His former home
was Chapman and his parents kept
Store there for many years.
G.. A. Kubach returned from Wien
tia where he attended committees
of the Kansas state Exhibitors Assoc
citation. 80
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

The members of the Dickinson
County Cow Testing association held
meeting at the Farmers National
bank Wednesday afternoon for the
purpose of re- organization. They
were addressed by Prof. c. X, Gear
hart Of the extension division Of the
Kansas State Agricultural College
at Manhattan. Prof. Gearhart spoke
on the value and methods Of keep
ing records. He pointed out the
value to the owner Of checking UP on
his herd so as to know what cows
were the best producers and added
that another purpose Of the assOcia-
ton was the study of better feeding
and care Of cattle. Prof. Gearhart
stated that Dickinson association
ranks third among the associations In
the state, as to completeness Of work
and records. A yearly summary Of
the work here will be made within
month.
The association reelected Geo.
Lenhert, president, and A. II. Diehl.
secretary treasurer. and voted to
continue the work and add new men,
bers to the organization. At present
there are twelve members, half Of
whom have been In since the assO-
citation was organized In 1912. At
that time 1t was the only one In Kan
sas. Nearly half Of the herds owned
by members in this county are pure
bred. During the past 10 months t. |
100 cows have been tested here, rep
III days work for the OFF,
cial tester, OF these tests % were
herd and 73 official or pure bred.
All of the members expressed
as satisfied with the work |
which was being accomplished. The
canvass for new members will DO
made Thursday and Prof. Gearhart
will stay over to assist In 1t. Six
more members can be handled by the
official tester here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
(First published in the Abilene Weeky
Reflector December 10, lszVlsH
kassas Highway Communication 7.
NOTICE TO ROAD CONTRASokc

Notice Is hereby given that
proposals for the construction Fea-
erai Aid road work in Dickinson; county,
state OF Kansas, said road worksknown
as Golden Belt road project NO. -. VIII
no received at the office of the County
Clerk at Abilene, Kansas. until y
o'clock a. M, January Is, 1921, ana tnen
Said pr0posed Improvement ineluoes
the contsrtlction OF an 1S-foot Wtuss,
fwo-cOurse concrete road with 4,togt
wide earth shoulders, together WIN AZ
work involved and indicated by the
plans and specifications herewitn.
The net length Of road TO pc con.
structed or improved Is 0502 miles, ana
~ briefly described as follows: BE-
Timing at a point at the. center q
BRADY street said spoint being az sms
berInning Of Federal Aid ProJect1sAs
thence west to the tntersection ~
Ruckeye avenue and North rouftetPtn
street, Abilene, Kansas.
Proposals. must be accompanied ny
certified check for five (5l per cent o.
The hid, made payable 10 the Chairman
~ fine Board Of County CommisAonefs
as guarantee that II awarue1 tne
contract, the bidder will enter into cor
tract and give bond as Required.
Detailed Information OF the work "
he done NAV he had by an examination
~ the mans and specifications on file
In the offices of the county clerk ana
county engineer.
The Board OF Commissioners reserves
the right to reject any and all pr8-
posals and TO waive technicalities
Nv order OF Board Of Co. Commfssioler4
II. w. KING, County Clerk,
December 18th. 1929.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
SHORT COURSE FOR ENGINEERS
K. S. A. c. Will Teach Road Building
and Materials

The engineering division OF the
Kansas State Agricultural Cpllege,
in cooperation with the state high
way commission, will cnoduct ten
days short course for county engi-
neers here February S-1S. ROAD
biding problems in anticipation OF
the highway construction program TO
be launched soon will be studied.
Ten different courses will be OF
fered free of charge, from which each
engineer may choose two. The SUD
jects will include work In surveying,
study Of materials and bridge ana
road construction. Eighteen lectures
on general economies and related en-
cheering topics, particularly on trac-
tors and trucks, will be offered.
This is said to be the first schooi
of its kind to be offered in this sec
tiop of the United States.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

r. rive Years President Of Solo
TN mon. National Bank

Carl Philip Carlson, "a. president
OF the Solomon National bank, died
at a Salina hospital pt 1880 o'clock
Tuesday morning. He had recently
undergone an operation for appendi-
citis.
Mr.. Carlson was born ut Smolan
In June, 1885. For five years he
had been president of the solomon
National bank, at Solomon. Prior to
that, in 1913-1915, he was a state
bank examiner and for some years
before that he was cashier Of the
Smolan State bank at SmOlan. He
was a Mason. Surviving him are
his wife, his mother, Mrs. @. A. Carl
son Of Smolan, three brothers and
two sisters. Funeral services will
be held Friday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
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{ GOSSIP OF SOCIETY
a 4 4 . a a 4 Il & 4 Z & 4 4 q =

The WOmanS Foreign MiSSioh"'
societ, OF the Methodist churcl
held a very successful and interest
ing session at the home or Mrs. Z
i. Brown Tuesday afternoon. SIXTY
five ladies were present ana whei
the Christmas offering was counted
thew had ninety five dollars, LlttIe
Darlene Olive was a good Santa
Claus in gathering up the onerihe
and delightful luncheon was
served. Special features were the
singing Of Christmas carols by the
ladies' quartet and cantata depict
ing "The Friend" the official paper
of the organization.
A reception was given In honor or
Mr.. and Mrs. BotZ, Dec. Z IN hohor
Of their second son. Oscar ana WIRE
whose marriage took place Dec. l
mt the brides home. Mr.. and Mrs.
Young of Wakefield. The bride and
groom received many very valuable
and useful presents. A large num-
Der being present and every one had
a most enjoyable time. Games were
played until a late hour when every
one did justice to the bountiful
lunch that was served, The guests
then took leave wishing the bride and
groom the best Of happiness In their
new home.
Harding Landingham
Miss Marvel Harding, daughter OF
Mfr and Mrs. J. =. Harding Of this
city. was married Sunday at the
william Jewell church In Kansas
City to Private Leroy Van Landing
ham Of Fort Riley. When the groolo
Is released from service they VIII
make their home in Junction city.
AkA
Marriage License
John J. Taylor. negro, Abilene, oo
Henrietta Jackson. negro. Manhat-
tan. 30.
Birthday Surprise
4 pleasant surprise was given Tor
Mrs. Saran CONRAD Vt HeT Hohe i"H'
night on her nth birthday. There
were sixteen relatives present. they
spent a pleasant evening and two
course lunch was served.
The Progressive Union Climb met
with Mrs. May HOWE last Wednes-
day. Dec. s. Owing to the condition
of the weather only small number
was present. A business meeting
was held mainly for the purpose OF
making anal preparations for the
bazaar to be held the following Fri
day evening. Mrs. Eislie who was
the only visitor present was voted
in as new member. After the bus
mess meeting a delightful lunch was
served by the hostess and the after
noon was enjoyed by all present. J
4 q
The w. YanDeventer home was a
scene Of much merriment, good cheer
and an ample supply OF good eats
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
Card of Thanks

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to our dear friends and neigh
bors for their sympathy and assls-
lance in our bereavement in the
death Of our dear husband and faith
er-Mrs. Yuhl and family.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

Jane.
Our picture department never was
SO complete as just now. All the new
things in sheet and framed pictures.
We would he pleased to show them
to you. ]. A. Tufts. dF-Tu TIL W l {
The Buckeye local of the Farmers
Union will give a play and have a
box and pie social on Friday even
ing, Dec. II at Kapp's school house.
Everybody invited. Ladies please
bring a box or pie. 9w2t- 15d2t
Gifts that last--Oil paintings for
Christmas. At Cradle. 15d6t- wit
Bring your cream to the Farmers
Union Cream Station In the old store
building, 3O5 Buckeye and get high
est market price. ltd wit
You should look at our new line
Of new mouldings. The prices are
right. We only use the very best
crystal picture glass;. A. Tufts.
dF-Tu-Th wit
Watch the Fords go by tt
OldsmobIe sets the pace. Twenty
second year. + 4.I.s 70
~ Ar~'-r- -
1t don't take lots Of money to shop
at Duckwa,rs. 1td-w1t
Stomach misery, gas and indiges-
ton are promptly relieved with MI
O-Na stomach tablets. At druggists
on money back plan.
All's well with the Maxwell. dwtf
Pedestals' in oak and mahogany.
closing them out and you will never
have chance to buy one so reason
able again.. A. Tufts.
F-Tu-Th wilt
We are now ready to receive
cream. The Farmers Union Cream
cry. 3O5 N. Buckeye. 1td-w1t
II your clock Is sick
And It's pulse beats slow
Take IL 10 Cooley
And he'll make It 60. 26d-w1m
Real toys at Duckwall's this year.
1td-w1t
How about that Singer machine
you were going to buy, 1t would make
a fine Christmas present for the
whole family. We can save you
money on one.---J. A. Tufts.
dF-Tu- TIL wit
]. A. Drake, ,Chiropracter Doctor.
Lady attendant to 8 p. m. Third
and Cedar street. d&wf
At the first symptoms Of a cough
or cold. breathe Hyomei. The best
people always have it in the house
and end cold before 1t gets deep
seated. Sold by druggists every
whore wit
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

Wednesday, Dec. 8. At high noon
with tables laden with all good
things they could hold the members
and families of the Golden Belt So
cial club partook Of one of the best
dinners even given by the club.
After dinner a general good time
was had by all After wishing the
host and hostess the best af luck In
their new home the guests depart
ed voting Mr.. and Mrs. VanDeven-
ter royal entertainers. Invited
guests were Miss Rodney and Mr..
Curran.
RusselI-BOwyer
Thomas Bowyersand Elma Russell
Of Manchester were married late Sat |
nrday afternoon by Judge w. 8. An
dersOn.
Marriage License |
Harvey Leroy Gugler. Chapman,
%
Jennie Esther Knopp, Chapman. %
& & 4
Losers Banquet Winners
The Kings Daughters Bible class
of the Evangelical church entertain
ell the En- Avant Bible class at a big
banquet at the church Thursday
evening. The basement Of the church
was beautifully decorated and a
three course dinner was served by
the younger girls Of the church.
About 1875 young people were pres
ent and most enjoyable evening
was spent. The following program
was given: Toast mistress, Leta Will
Iiams: welcome En- Avants. ElnOra
Platz; response: Tvin Sampson; VIC
lin solo, Josephine wesier: "Win or
Bust" Prof. Steason: "Won and
Busted" Bernice Rogers: $50 Far
10 Good But" J. L. Rogers.
EngIe-Engie
Ephraim =. Engle Of Abilene and
Sadie Fl. Engle Of Mt. Joy. Pa. were
married Tuesday. Dec. Z. at the res
dence Of the officiating minister
who Is the only. surviving paternal
incle of the groom. Ed. Eli M
sngle In Mt. JOY. Pa. The couple
we're attended by Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
n. Shelley. with their son Harry and
laughter Rhoda Shelley OF Rheems.
Pa. Mrs. Shelley being sister Of
he bride. Immediately after the
ceremony wedding breakfast was
served at the home Of Harry II.
sngle. brother of the bride. Mrs.
sngle il q sister Of Mrs. D.. s. Engle
md Mrs. Linnaeus Engle of Abilene.
After December =25 Mr.. and Mrs.
sngie will be at home on Mr.. Engle's
arm west Of Abilene.-Mt. Joy
Bulletin.
Mrs. Blanche Haynes entertained
he members of the Golden Belt So
:ial club Thursday. Dec. 2. The
meeting was called to order by the
president. After short business
meeting the time was delightfully."-
.pent I'm good social manner. Plans
we're made for a farewell dinner to
De given Mr.. and Mrs. vanDeven-
ter and family as they are moving
from the district. The election OF
officers which was to have been held
was postponed for various reason I'M
III the next meeting. After love
" lunch served by the hostess the
meeting adjourned to meet with
Mrs. Nina Madden Dec. 10. Each u
member urged to be present
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

Rissers sweeper means easy
sweeping for the house wife. we can
save you money on one.--J. A. Iuf's.
dF- TIL Thu-w1t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

Trade with your home merchants
build up Abilene, the town that is
your home.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

Oil paintings for Christmas giIts.
CRADLES Paint store. iouo' W.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16
RECENT REFLECTIONS

Don't let that radiator freeze. Get
alcohol at B. II. Freeman's Garage.
2d&wtf
Twenty per cent off on all sewing
machines for cash. Burnham's.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

Two pianos at 40 per cent diseoun!
for cash at Burnham's. lodo'-"i
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Switzer Tuesday, Dec. IA, daugh-
ter whom they will call Nancy
Jane.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

The w. YanDeventer home was a
scene Of much merriment, good cheer
and an ample supply Of good eats
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-16

Our picture department never was
so complete as just now. All the new
things in sheet and framed pictures.
We would he pleased to show them
to you. j. A. Tufts. dF-Tu- TIL wit