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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30
SWEET POTATO CANNING
AND CURING INDUSTRY

No form of enterprise in the South
today is more timely or serviceable
than that which has to do with preserv-
ing food crops. What the packing
plant has done for animal husbandry,
the cannery, the curing house, the
brining station and kindred industries
will do for truck farming and for spe-
cial fields Of agriculture which, without
this sustainment, could never develop.
They are creating a dependable and
profitable market, and make the future
of the South very rich in promise.
The road to crop deversification in
the South has been made most diff
cult for the lack of just such facilities,
and this section was kept fettered to
tyranny of cotton when her natural
resources called for production Of the
widest and most versatile range. Des-
pite the hazards, cotton was preferred,
not because it was more inherently pro-
fitable than food harvests, but because
it could be converted readily into
cash or easily used as a key to credit
The grower simply hauled his five or
! fifty bales to a reliable warehouse took
a receipt or the money if he was ready
to sell, and his responsibility ended.
But imagine the straits of farmer who
five or ten years ago would drive into
the average town some fine September
morning with hundred or thousand
bushels Of sweet potatoes. He as well
might have brought the sands of the
sea. Not that his produce lacked val
ue, but that, having supplied the local
and immediate demand, he could find
no market for the remainder and no
adequate means Of preserving it. Lit
tie wonder that after a single direful
experiment in diversification by way
Of the yam. he plunged back into the
all-cottoh system, standpatter, never
again to be hedged.
But today. thanks to the cannery
and the curing house, goodly market
lis developing for every bushel of sweet
potatoes which the soils of the South
ern states will yield. The Luce Pack
ing Co., American Pickle and Canning
Co. The Mac-Q Co.. and other large
packing plants in the South are our
authority for the statement that there
| is sufficient trade prospect to guaran-
tee the disposal of all the yams that
the southern Gamers can supply, and
some of the packers have already book
ed more orders than they will probably
be able to fiji during the coming sea-
son. The American Pickle and Can
ming Co. has recently purchased an
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30
THE SCIENCE OF FARMING
BY w. A. Dougherty, U. S. D.

|cret Of success is properly laying out
the line, as well as IN final construc-
ton. Large areas in the cotton states
are badly in need Of some method Of
preventing the land from washing a.
way. It is confidently believed that if
this plan Of broad terrace rows is adop
ted with wise system of crop rota-
ton. our sandy hall lands may not on
" be held but improved. After the
people more fully realize the impor-
lance Of caring for their lands. which
are their most precious inheritance, it
is hoped that they will adopt better
system Of underground drainage which
would doubtless do away with the ne
cessity for so much terracing.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30
WORKOUT LAND I'M
VERNON PARISH
Y. s. Demonstration Farm Manager
Tells How to Avoid and Rebuild
Worn-Out Land.
The True Teraee

The lines Of the terrace may be To-
Gated with surveyors transit. or with
one Of the extensively advertised farm
levels which may be had for $40. to
SIS. Ifheither Of these instruments is
available. and the farmer does not feel
able to invest IN one Of them. he can,
At cost Of about ST.. make substi-
iute that will do just as accurate work
and on very steep hills or lands will
answer even better.
Take one piece Of perfectly straight
BY 3 timber, 8 #. long. Nail to
each end Of this loft. piece an up
right piece BY 3 inches, 3 IL it..
long. for legs, and then two lighter
pieces. IL in. by 3 inches. put braces
to extend from near the foot of each
ley toward the center Of the frame. Be
sure that all joints are straight. At
tach 24-n. carpenters level in the
center: test its accuracy at level
place by reversing the ends and max
ing adjustments until both are alike
IN using this level, it will be found con
yenient to cut an inch off one leg, or
else tack lin. block on one, to give
proper fall to the terrace line. Fhis
grad .ent may be increased or decreas-
ed at will. The work Of this cheap
and simple outfit will be just as good
as that Of 500. investment. but a
greater amount Of physical labor for
the operator will attend its use.
The use Of leveling instruments IS
perhaps SO well known that descrip-
ton is unnecessary; but in order that
all may know how to start from the
base line with frame level. the de-
tails Of its use are here given. After
locating the general outlet for surplus
water, begin at a point nearest the top
Of the hill or ridge where the first ter
race is to be established. Place the
short leg Of the level at the point of be
ginning, with the other end in the di.
Fection which the line is to follow
Move the forward end up or down
grade until the bulb shows level. Then
mark the point Of beginning by q
stake OF by digging with hoe. Move
the level forward. placing the bach
end on the spot where the forward enc
was; bring the bulb 10 the center. Con
tiAue until the line is completed. 9th
er lines may be run off in the sam'
way. Much time may be saved By
using a hoe instead of stake to-
marking, if the line is followed at once
by the plow to permanently mark It
A little practice will enable the opera
Ter more easily to locate the starting
points and also to calculate the dis
lance between terraces. After a little
experience the operator will be able
10 Judge by looking at the land where
the level will most likely come, SO that
time will be saved in finding the pro-
per point In some localities, parties
having farm levels go about laying out
base lines for any one in the commun-
itv for nominal fee. Where only a
limited amount Of work is to be done.
Il might be more desirable to employ
them than to get an outfit The Sc
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30
MACHINE RULE AT
NEW ORLEANS BEATEN

The latest results of the count at the
recent municipal primary election held
in New Orleans, the machine rule. Of
which Mayor Behrman was chief, has
been entirely wiped out.
There is no room for other than
democratic government in this state
and the fact that any group could pos
sibIy rule a city like New Orleans is
lamentabEe. However, the worm has
turned, and we trust that the people
Of that city and the entire state will
keep awake and see to it that they
manage their own government.
Andrew McShane. the new mayor
elect, promises an administration OF
progressive and popular government.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30
THE COLONY DIARY
Continued from page -

was enjoyed by the whole colony.
Sunday. September 26th-Rest Gay
again. But we had so much cane pulp
that we called for volunteer crew to
work at the silo, and many of the men
worked all day at it. This morning, /
drove visitors down to Anacoco Greek
and showed them our farm and timber
land. We are looking for some more
first-class COWS; we need them, and
they are mighty" hard to find down
here. Many of the colonists wen, to
the swimming pool and picpiced to-
day and enjoyed a swim. The siIo
crew took a plunge after the days
work. too. In the evening many play
ed chess and cards until bed time.
j < = x
Monday. September 27th-I drove
the shoe car to Pickering, Neame, and
Ludington. Comrades Caron and
Wiseley went with me and did the
work. They seem very proud to be
able to have a private chauffer, and
|. of course. went along all dressed up
to impress people with my fine feath-
ers. Well. before we got back, those
two fellows had my clothes ready for
the cleaner and felt as if | had been
cleaned. The boys got large amount
of shoes to be repaired. The rest of
the ranch made syrup and ensilage.
The children of the Colony are all
lined up in this work and doing their
part. They top cane. gather off the
seed. help feed the presses, skim syr-
up. and put ii in buckets and barrels.
They haul water at the slio, and help
tromp ensilage. The big silo is now
half full. The mechanical department,
is still working on the brick machine.
We got in large supply of gas and
oil at the store. Ma. Thomas and
Rose Belohradsky are doing good
business at the store, the best trade
we have ever had. They are selling
much of our early syrup at $I.50 per
gallon. Also Colony brooms are be-
coming popular at $I.00 apiece. Com
rade Yarnell Of Ohio is here and is
looking the place over with intentions
of buying land and later taking out
a membership with us.
y 81 s. =
Tuesday. September 28th-Tbe Col
ony News end Co-operator comes of
the press to-day. and is being prepar
ed for mailing. Everybody working
on the syrup and at the silo who can
be had; and we will soon have 200
tons # ensilage made and canned for
use. Several hundred gallons Of syr-
up are ready for use and for sale. Com
rade Wheeler arrived acre from Atlas
cacero. Calf. and expects to locate
a,re !. US. He A. been in many
cooperative movements, and has has
hopes in cooperation for the future.
Baldwin and Synoground traded for
new wagon to-day, and Pete Kemp
will go to hauling tomorrow. This
wagon is much needed. As soon as
the crops are in. we will convert it IN
to a log wagon. Tuesday night card
club was well attended tonight and
enjoyed as a recreation by all.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30

In every home where there is a ba-
by there should also be bottle of Me-
GEES BABY ELIXIR. 1t may be
needed at any time to correct sour
stomach, wind colo. diarrhoea. or
summer complaint. It is a whole
some remedy, contains no opium. NOR
phine. or injurious dTur e ~"p lind.
For sale BY all druggist ldv.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30

If you have a good opinion of your
farming. exhibit your products at the
Parish Fair in Leesville in October.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30

The LlapO Laundry is equipped to do your household
laundry very moderate charges.
The best of is given all work and quick service
is our watchword
Send us all your work and you will be satisfied with
the result Our wagon calls for and delivers work Leesve
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30

This department takes your clothes and sends then
back washed but not finished Our steam machinery get
the clothes clean without the drudgery of the usual washtub
and you can finish them up suit your This
vice is cheaper, too.-ony six pound for minimum
of twenty pounds.
Why sweat and worry the wash tub9
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-13
GRoELTZ GETS NO PAY.
Cedar Rapids School Board Refuses
Compensation For Services.

Cedar Rapids School Board Refuses
Compensation For Services.
Special to Times
Cedar Rapids, Oct. 13.-The board
of education scandal in regard to the
purchase Of real estate for school
purposes which has been the subject
of sensational discussion for more
than a month, was cleared and the
integrity Of the board assured, by
action taken at a special meeting
late yesterday, refusing to pay A. F.
Groeltz, the boards agent, any COM
pensation for his services.
Disclosures made weeks ago
showed that Groeltz, in violation OF
his contract with the board, had OBJ
tanned commissions from the prop
erty owners in each Of the ten deals
he engineered, and then expected in
accordance with his contract TO sub
NIT bill to the board for his SER
vices based on the usual real estate
commissions.
A plan to reach an agreed state
ment Of facts with Mr.. Groeltz and
his attorney and submit the question
OF compensation to the district court
was discussed at length but the mo-
ton to that effect failed. GroeltZ's
only recourse now is to bring suit
against the school district for money
he may believe due him, and in view
Of his statements that he desired an
end to the publicity, it is not thought
he will bring such action.
He has returned to the board the
full amount of the commissions
which he was found to have received
from the property owners, totaling
more than $4,000 but, in view of the
violation of confidence and trust
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-13
IOWA WOMEN RECRUITING.
Completing List Of Voters In Every
County, Town and Village.

Completing List Of Voters In Every
County, Town and Village.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. Oct. 13.-Now that the
women's division Of the republican
state central committee has secured
the list Of women voters In the coun-
ties, town and precincts OF the state,
or is completing the work of listing
the names of the women voters, the
next step is the organization Of a
motor corps to get the women to the
polls both for registration and for
voting. With the names Of the wom-
en- who will vote the republican tick
ct at hand and with automobiles to
get them to the polls on registration
and election day the women feel they
will be In a position to refute the
long standing argument against
women suffrage to the effect that
women would not vote IL given the
chance.
Miss Evelyn Miller. OF Des Moines.
has been appointed chairman OF the
motor corps. and thru the county
chairmen in the various counties Of
the state who are in charge OF wom-
ems work ship will recruit corps in
every county. Miss Miller is the
daughter of Homer A. Miller, presi-
dent Of the Iowa National bank and
is a niece OF Mrs. Walter p. Brown.
president Of the Iowa League OF
Women Voters.
Charles A. Rawson, state chairman
OF the republican state central COM
mittee. returned today from Sioux
City, where he has been holding the
eleventh district caucus. Mrs. Frank
Dodson, chairman OF the women's
division of the republican state COM
mittee, also attended the conference.
DR.. J. w. Reynolds OF Creston. demo-
cratic state chairman. spent Tuesday
In Des Moines.
George A. Cosson. formerly attor-
ney general, candidate for the repub-
lican nomination for governor in
1915. will devote three days the last
half Of this week to campaigning for
the republican ticket in Crawford
county.
J. B. Weaver, state representative
from Polk county in the last two ses-
sions Of the legislature and candidate
for reelection. and Mrs. Fred H.
Hunter are in Red Oak today to
speak At political meeting.
Clyde Herring, democratic candi-
date for governor. spoke at Grinnell
Tuesday and Millersburg and North
English today. Friday he goes to
Davenport and on Saturday he will
speak with Claude Porter at Musca-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-13
MARRIED HALE A CENTURY.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. A. Perry, of FEARING
Celebrate With FAMILY.

Celebrate With Family.
Special to Times Republican.
Gearing, Oct. 13.-Half a hundred
relatives and friends gathered 1T the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. N. A. Perry
on Saturday to celebrate the fifrieth
wedding anniversary of this worthy
couple. Those in attendance were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Andrews, the
latter sister Of Mrs. Perry; Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Andrews: Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Lynn; Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Bar
tine; Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Bartine
all OF Clemens; Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert
Turner; Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Tur-
ner, two sons and two daughters;
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Easton, of st.
Anthony: Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Hall
from Missouri; DR.. C. E. Golly and
wife Of Spencer; Russell Perry, from
Ames. grandson; w. H. Golly and
daughter Myrtle; q. L. Perry and
wife; Frank Perry and wife; also
Rev. Bryant and wife.
Several selections were played on
the photograph by Russell Perry
during the serving OF bountiful
three-course dinner. The tables were
decorated with ferns and brides
roses and golden chryssanthemums
while the rooms were decorated with
asters, sweet peas and verbenas. The
two sons and two daughters present.
ed Mr.. and Mrs. Perry with a large
tapestry rocking chair. On departing
each guest was given goldprinted
souvenir announcing the marriage
OF Mr.. Nathan A. Perry to Miss
Mary Ann vande#enter on Oct. 8,
1870.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry came to Story
county and settled on farm ca Il
Of Fearing in 1881. Here they made
their home until they moved nto town
fifteen years ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-13
FARMS At INSTITUTIONS UN.
DER BOARD OF CONTROL
OPERATED AT PROFIT.
STATE CONDUCTS SIXTEEN
FARMS SUCCESSFULLY
Made Combined Profit During Year
1919 Of 1851 ,327-State Owns H.
262 Acres and Rents 1902 Addi-
tional Aces-Speciaiizins in Dairy
Business-Owns Splendid Herds.
Special to Times-Republican

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Oct. 13.-The state of
Iowa. thru It's board of control of
state Institutions is a big farmer.
These farming operations. conducted
upon more than $4,000 acres of land.
are conducted at large profit, at
the same time providing healthful
work for convicts and other state
wards. The control board recently
issued the following review OF the
farming operations of the state:
We have fifteen institutions under
our control: also one custodial farm
at Give, which is 200 miles from the
state penitentiary and operated with
convict labor.
In connection with the fifteen in
situations, the state owns 11,262h
acres and rents 1902 acres, making
a total of 12,564h acres.
AS our 1920 farm reports will not
be completed for some weeks. the
figures I quote are from last years
results. The total profit to the state
from the farms here referred to for
the year 1919 was $351,S27.66. The
table herewith shows the cost and
profit at each institution. Also, the
Iowa board of control does not en-
ploy an agriculturist in charge OF az
live stock and crop production. This
work is in charge of the board. with
a herd farmer at each institution.
The farm activities for 1920 will
show larger profits than 1919.
Farm Report, JAM. TO Dec. 81. 1919.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-13
Rely on CutiCura|
IToClear Away
| Skin Troubles
seap to cleanse, Ointment to seothe, T.ear TO gos
der. Csc. Samples Of o1teurA Dsps :, s-ess
Sore Throat or Mouth

You should keep the throat and mouth
clean and healthy. Any disease that
attacks the canal through which must
pass the food we eat, the beverages we
drink and the very air we breathe is a
seriousmatter. Whyneglect Sore Throat
or Sore Mouth when TONSILINE
makes it SO easy for you to get relief?
IONSnINE is specially prepared for
that one purpose. TONSILINE -
does its full duty-you can az
depend upon it. Keep bottle
IN the house--where you can get 3
it quickly when needed. Sc.
and 60c. Hospital Size, 81 100.
Yourdruggist sells TONSlLINE. "a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-13
TIDfEs-REPUBL1cAN. MARsHALLToWN, IOWA.

manager of the Usage Electric Light
company recently appealed to the
city council for an increase in rates.
The council refused to grant an IN.
crease and yesterday deputy United
States marshal served notice on the
council suit was being brought In
federal court against the city of
Usage to show cause why such in
crease should not be granted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-13
Railroad Time Table
CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN.
GOING WEST.
Chinese for Egg.Layin9

No. 11-Dsnver Special $685.. .1:55ar
No. 1-Oyerland Limited ...3:02 m
No. 3-China Il Japan. -. 1925 a m
No. 2o--Ames Passenger -. II: Is m
No, 16-Dos Moines Pass'ser $3.50 p m
No. 1e-Pacific Express ..6:89 p m
No. 11-6ioux City Special. IL: IS m
GOING EAST.
No. aEDes Moines Pass,ger s:O7 a m
No. 12-Denver Special .....1:3O m
No. 30-Clinton Passenger ..3:l7
No. e-Atlantic Express .8:25 o m
No. 22-Chicaso Special ...11:ti5 m
No. 20-Pacifio Limited ....8:i0 a m
No. 1l--Denver Special $3.50. .6:I4a m
No. 1s-Chicago. Sioux City
Special -. ........ .12:21 a m
Nos. { and Is daily except Sunday.
No. stops to receive sleeping ca-
passengsrs for Fremont Neb., and
points west.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-13
MINNEAPOLIS & ST. LOUIS.
Effective April /, 1919.
AY0vAnyY

NOHIE1 6OONDs
No. 1-Albert Lea Mail lex
cept Sunday .......... 8:4S am
No. S-Mason City Mall lex
cspt Sunday ,.......... .6:05 p, m
No. 6-North Star Limited
DAILY ..... ......... 1885 m
local freight Except SUM-. g: Sd M
SOUTH BOUND
No. ST. Louis and Kansas
City Mail Except Sum-. s.: 80 m
No. 10-Peoria Express lex
cspt Sunday .....,.... g: 30 M
No. s-North Star Limited
(dAily) .2:15 m
Local freight Except Sum- z: OC a m
STORY CITY BRANCH
Leave Arrive
$3.50 q m (exoept Sunday ..5:0op m
500 p m Passenger daily. .s:25 a m
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-13

Total ............s... 1851, S2T.86
At the mems refornatory, Ana
mosa, 2.002 acres are farmed with
convict labor, and with splendid re-
suits. providing healthful occupation
for the prisoners and producing great
quantities of foodstuffs. including
milk and fresh beef and pork.
Milk for One Year.
For some years we have specialized
In Holstein dairy herds at each insti-
milk records that compare lfavorably
with the best in the country.
From Sept. l, 1919, to Aug. 81, 1920,
the milk production at the fifteen in
stitutions totaled 6,244,344 pounds, a
total value of s21s,552.04, showing a
profit to the state OF more than $780,
10000.
At the international Dairy Show
in Chicago last October one OF the
bulls from our institution herds,
King PietertJe Fayne Ormsby 2453S2,
| took first premium. The Iowa insti-
tuition dairy herds are reported to
be the best of any state in the
country.
State Operated Industries.
At the state penitentiary, Fort
Madison, q chair industry is conduct
ed under the supervision Of the
! board.
For the six months period, Jan. /
to July ], 1920, this industry Melted
the state a profit, over all expenses,
of $50 ,SS3.59.
The penitentiary has been more
than self-supporting for the past
two years. We are sure there is not
another institution In the country
which can make a like showing.
At the mems reformatory, Ana
mosa, the board has in operation
three industries which net the state
| a nice profit, as follows:
Cooperage industry-Prof1t for year
1919, $24,523.5s.
Tailoring industry-Prof1t for year
1919, $16.51s.97.
Printing tndustry-Profit for year
1919, $e,S57.62.
All convict labor In Iowa Is en-
ployed on state account. The convict
contract system was eliminated from
the Iowa prisons several years ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-13
Third District Club Women.

Special to Times Republican.
[, Waterloo. Oct. 13.-Delegates rep
resenting the eighty-four federated
clubs Of the Third district, Iowa
Federation Of women's Clubs, which
comprises the counties ;of Black
Hawk, Butler, Bremen. Buchanan.
Dubuque, Hardin, Wright. Franklin
and Delaware counties, will meet in
Waterloo, Oct. FL and %. It is ex-
pected that between 200 and ESQ
clubwomen will be In attendance.
The convention will open with q re-
ception on Thursday evening.
Mrs. Henry W. Spaldingi president
Of the state federation, and Mrs. J..
w. Cory, vice president, will take
part in the program. Mrs. R.. w.
Frank, Renwick, chairman of the dis
trict, will preside.
An art exhibit, arranged by the fine
arts department Of the Women's Club
will be one Of the features.