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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-08-17
SCARCITY OF BALING
WIRE is BEING FELT
One Factory Induced to Resume
Work to Capacity.
Shortage of Tie Material is Due
Mostly to Strikes and Transpor-
tation DifficuIties-Loss to
Hay Crop Is Small.

Something new in the way of 'Short-
ages" has developed. This time it is
a shortage of baling wire for this
seasons hay crop. If the horses go
unfed, it will not be because of lack
of hay. but because of the lack OF
bale ties to bind the hay for ship
ment.
Active steps taken by the bureau of
markets, United States department of
agriculture, to aid in overcoming this
shortage of bale ties have resulted in
one factory, with an output Of 800
bundles a day, resuming work to ca
pacity. and several other large manu-
facturers stating their willingness to
do everything possible to meet the de-
mand.
The bureau of markets has COM
inundated with the principal manu-
facturers of wire and the leading bale
tie factories. urging them to increase
their production. A survey of the en-
tire situhtiOn disclosed that the general
scarcity is due mostly to strikes.
transportation ulIncultleS anu eIfpt
age of wire.
AS distribution is one of the main
reasons for the present shortage, the
deDartmpnt of agriculture has sug-
gested plans to manufacturers y
which it is hoped to supply those sec
lions Of the country first where the
need IS most pressing. It is believed
that If the manufacturers proceed
along the lines suggested, sufficient
bale ties will be manufactured and
shipped TO dealers to supply the de-
mand with little loss to the hay crop.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-08-17
SILAGE FROM MATURED CORN
Ears Have Not Fully Developed
When Preserved.

Silage made from corn that has an
opportunity to fully mature but which
has been planted In such a way that
the ears have not fully developed, has
practically the same composition and
the same feeding value as silage made
from corn equally well matured but
which will yield a fair crop of ear corn
to the acre. This is supposed to be
due to the fact that in tire production
of the ears there is merely transfer
of the nutrients from the stalk and
leaves to the ear. There is slight de-
crease in the feeding value of corn
when placed in "A silO, but this should
not exceed 1919, and the loss is less
from this method of preserving than
In any other.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-08-17
DESTROY HOMES OF INSECTS
Stalks of Cabbage, CauIiflower and
Other Vegetables Should Not Be
Left in Garden.

Clean up the cabbage patch. bort
raise crop Of insect pests on the
stalks. That IS what is likely to hap
pen IL stalks of cabbage or of cauH-
flower, cOllards, brussels sprouts, and
such vegetables are left In the garden
after they rave fulfilled their food
mission. EntomOlOgists Of the United
States department Of agriculture adj
wise that where such remnants Of the
garden can be promptly fed to hogs
or cattle a double purpose will be
served-insect pests will be kept down
and a food provided for matchmaking
animals.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-08-17

The proof of parcel-post marketing
is in the eating.
Many thousands of consumers have
tried out this method of purchasing
farm products for the table and are
eating their food with a relish born
of good food, favored with the sauce
of economy and service. After all,
the final test of this method of direct
marketing is the measure of satisfac-
ton secured by buyer and seller. In
stances of successful parcel-post sell
ers, North, South, East and West.
which have come to the attention of
the bureau of markets. United States
department of agriculture. prove quite
as much as pages of theory and dis
cussion the immense practical value of
this method of buying and selling.
While the extent to which the people
of this country are marketing produce
through the parcel post is not definite
ly known, there is every indication
that the volume of business is in
creasing steadily.
A "ParceI Poster" Prospers.
And there is every reason why the
parcel-post business should increase.
Men and women are succeeding Splen-
didIy in building up businesses with
the mail service as their chief aid. OF
course, the producer cannot succeed
without an accessible market; he must
he sure that he has the kind and quail
ity of produce that is wanted; and he
must learn the art of conducting his
business. writing his letters, etc. in
such way as to give satisfaction.
That is what fruit grower in Oregon
has done. For three or four years he
has sperialized in marketing fruits,
berries, and vegetables by parcel post
to customers in small towns within Il
radius of 200 miles. His mailing list
now includes about 1000 names, and
his sales amount to about $4,000 an
nually.
BY supplying products of extra quail
ity which are carefully Grated,
packed. and shipped, this man has Sc
| cured additional business through the
| recommendations which original pa
| irons have supplied. Many of his
! customers he has never seen. but they
| trust him because he guarantees sat
Isfactfon When an occasional ship
raent proves unsatisfactory it is re-
placed free of charge and no questions
are asked. His business has grown so
shat recently he has bought fruit from
other producers in order to supply his
trade. But he has always taken par
ticular care TO ship only high quality
fruit. so that his high standard will be
maintained. He realizes that unless
he does this he will soon lose his pa
irons confidence and voluntary com
mendation-his best business asset
Down in Kentucky is farmer whose
experience furnishes similar proof or
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-08-17

the value of the parcel post in direct
marketing. This man sells dressed
poultry, eggs, meats and fruits to
customers in Nashville, Tenn. The
business was started two years ago by
selling TO friend who was So pleased
with the results that he told his
neighbors of his good fortune.
Cheapness Not Essential.
Other things being equal, purchasers
expect to save something over eSti-
mated retail prices by dealing direct
with the producers. 1t does not al,
ways follow that the prices of parcel
post goods must be below the market.
levels. This Kentuckian. for example,
has never catered to those desiring
low-prlced. goods. Rather, he has built
up his entire business on the basis
of high quality. He is just as particu-'
lar in selecting customers as some Gus
toners are in selecting a producer
from whom to obtain farm products.
He retains his customers by never
breaking his rule. which is Sell only
the best" Many producers would Oc-
casi0nally be tempted to sell second
grade produce when the orders exceed
ed their supply of first grade produce
This is something which the Ken
tuckian never does. Instead, he
frankly tells his patrons that he is
out of the desired supplies and, I'M
less otherwise instructed, he will fill
the order as soon as possible.
New EngIander Sells Eggs.
Up in little town in New Hamp-
shire is a retired business man who
has built up good trade in marketing
eggs direct to customers. The business
was started because Of the unSatisfac-
tory prices at certain city markets..
After some unsatisfactory experience
in shipping with containers of vari-
Gus kinds, he finally evolved one
of his own planning, which is proving
very satisfactory. These are now
manufactured for him in large guam
titles, thus bringing down the cost.
Particular care is taken in packing
the eggs and in tying the parcels. As
IN most cases OF SucceSSIul pafcei-pOSC
selling, satisfaction is guaranteed.
Printed labels are used and special
effort is made to answer all letters
carefully and promptly. In the last
year or so the business during the
spring and summer months has
amounted to an average of 600 dozen
eggs per week.
These are but a few hundreds Of IN
stances of successful parcelp0St
marketing. Specialists in the bureau
of markets have compiled valuable in
formation on this question. Persons
desiring literature on this subject
should address the United States De-
partment of Agriculture, Washington,
d. c.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-08-17
MARBLES AN ANCIENT GAME

at taw." The phrase "knuckle down
ar taw" is almost classical and the
rule doubtless explains the fact that
the game is almost confined To boys,
for girls naturally dislike the disci-
plinary process of pressing the knuck-
lie Of their forefinger upon the stone
or gravel The word taw means I'd
the marble itself. especially the alley
taw; (2) the ring into whiAh marbles
are shot: (3) the line behind which
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-08-17

them on his pole. The crests are also
carved on canoe prows, painted on
house fronts and woven into baskets
and blankets Of goat hair or cedar
bark.
4 man gets his reputation and
standing In the community. among
the up-coast tribes, not by what he
owns. but by what he gives away. IL
he wants to - regarded as a +.hiyu
tree" or person of special conse-
quence, he aims TO do 1t by giving
away more blankets than anybody
else OF the coast.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-08-17
ALFALFA AND SWEET CLOVER
Two Crops Are First Cousins But Dc
cidedIy Different In Making
Their GroWths.

Cut alfalfa when the buds Of the
second growth begin to show at the
crowns Of the plants. Cut sweet clover
when the blossoms are about half out
and raise the sickle bar at least four
inches. These two crops are first cOus-
ms hut they are decidedly different
In this respect: Alfalfa shoots from a
crown; sweet clover shoots from buds
on the main stem.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-08-17
TOTEM POLES TELL HISTORY

OF birds. beasts, fish and men are done
In blue, red and white upon a black
background.
The right TO use the totemic CT est
always descends through the woman.
A trihesman uses the tribal crest of
his clan group in addition to those OF
one or more guardian spirits he may
have acquired. If he is easy in max
ing friendships with birds. beasts and
fishes he may have Noah's ark of
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-08-17
AFRICAN VERY suPEssTITIous.

Ghosts and BLACK magic" are not
laughed ar in the interior of Africa.
Under the mystic, aweSome influence
of the dank jungle anything. seems
possible. White men have learned
To respect the Superstitions and "juju'
OF the natives, and among the English
men who represent the colonial office
In this far-off empire there has devel-
oped a rich lore OF occult tales which
are recounted TO the traveller with
never a flicker OF skepticism.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-08-17
the Up-coast Indian Tribes Of
British Columbia.

Totem poles of the up-coast Indian
tribes of British Columbis tell the his
tory of that race. The poles are OF
ethnologic and folklore significance,
have legendary symbolism. and carry
details OF the tribe, clan, family and
individual. Their painted grotesques
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-08-17

the player must keep his foot when
he shoots.
The origin of the term is uncertain.
and ii is sometimes less correctly writ
ten tor. to which Dickens has given
the sanction OF his authority when
he represents Mr.. Pickwick making
inquiries as to young Berdell's alley
tors. The alley-taw-of doubly uncer-
tain derivation-is the best kind of
marble. which the player always uses
for his shot, if he is lucky enough
10 possess such a one; while the
commoner sorts are used as butts
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-08-17
IODINE.

Iodine, the most. important by
product of the nitrate industry, is ex-
tracted from the liquor which remains
after the nitrate has been precipitated.
Although some sodium iOdate is con-
tanned in practically all caliche, iodine
is produced by only a portion of the
nitrate companies. and the output Of
these companies is carefully regulated
by producers trust, n order that
the limited market may not be over
stocked.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-08-17
JEFFERSoN'S AIM.

Jefferson sought TO create in the
university Of the state an institution
that would not only through tradition
al culture values give to the state leg
fslators and Judges ana ex-
n,und structure of govern
menr." but would also harmonic and
promote the interests Of agriculture.
manufacture and commerce. and Dy
well-formed views Of political econ
on,v give free course TO public indus
trv,"-Edward Ksdder Graham.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-08-17

70 be aimed at, or counters TO he won
or lost.
The alley-taw was. and still COM
monty is. made of real marble (orig-
inally, it is said. of alabaster). and
Is most priced If it contains red veins.
being then called blood-alley. It
might be worth fifty of the baser sort.
or even he outside the possibility of
barter. Next in value came stonies.
made of hard gray stone and glazed.
Potteys were also glazed and were
made of clay, appearing in many diff
ferent colors.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-08-17

Percy Noodles says that when he
,sked the capitalists daughter what
he would think II he got a Job at
eadIng meters for the gas company,
he said she would be awfuliy glad IL
"a would go into something that took
him to other peoples houses some OF
she tine.-Dallas News.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-08-17
tIas Been Popular, in One Form or
Another. for Many Hundreds
of Years.

Certainly played by the Roman En-
peror Augustus, the game of marbles
is Of great antiquity.
In the early days nuts were used
Instead Of the marbles.
In some seventeenth-century verses
n law student is described as dab
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-08-17
Making a Seeded.

tt often takes considerable work to
make seedbed where land has been
neglected for any reason. But 1t gen
orally pays to prepare the land in the
best manner possible at the risk Of
the season.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-08-17
CUTTING Wood for Posts.

Usually the best time to cut wood
for posts is in the fall or early winter
when there is no sap running. II
posts are cut when the wood IS full
of sap. they viii shrink and check
badly when seasoned
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-08-17
nehornino Young Calves.

Dishorning newborn calves with
caustic potash is better than dehorn-
ing them later on with the clippers.
One is a painless preventive; the 9TH
er is a painful and costly surgical OPP
Grafton.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-08-17
Best AaY Erom Alfalfa

Alfalfa makes the best hay for all
kinds of stock except horses. when ir
is cut just after the first blooms ap-
pear.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-08-17
True Standard of Manhood.

Man comes to himself only when he
has found the best that Is in him and
has satisfied his heart with the high
est achievement Of which he is capa-
Bile. That alone to him is the real
measure of himself, the real standard
of his rnanhood.-Grit
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-08-17
seaw.sd Largest Prants

The largest plants in the world arg
seaweed. One tropical variety is
known which when il reaches its full
Development e at least 600 feet in
length.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-08-17

Detrirlent to the Community.
The man who misisads himself Is
Unfortunate. but the man who mis-
lads others for perssnai gain is an
desirable citizen.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-08-17
narrowing Helps Alfalfa.

Narrowing alfalfa Immediately after
the first cutting helps to rid this
legume of fOxtail and bluegrass.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-08-17

There are 1892, 235 Bell telephones
in use in 10000 cities or communities.
with 23,2S1, 80 miles of wire, or more
than eighty times the distance TO the
moon.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-08-17
Keep Weeds Down.

1t takes lot of work to keep tho
weeds down. but a weedy field pays
no dividends.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1920-03-06
CUT FEDERAL TAX BILLION,
McADOO TELLS CONGRESS.

Washington, March Am i'm
mediate 81, ,000,000,Q00 reduction
in federal taxes was suggested III
a statement issued here today by
William G. McAdoo, former sec
retary Of the treasury. The pres
ent tax burden is too great, he
said, and is having an injurious
effect on business. "
Mr.. McAdoo proposed that col
lection of tax to establish a
sinking fund for retirement of the
war debt, which was recommen-
ded by former Secretary Glass to
begin with the fiscal year 1920,
be postponed for two years, and
that the deferred payments Of
European interest be funded until
Europe is in position to pay IFS In
terest charges.
"The financial policies cf the
nation as embodied in future con
gressional legislation,p said Mr..
McAdoo, SHOULD realize the Ut
lnnst ECONOMY in. expenditures and
might weff ftfrrd IN long tenn
bonds 81, ,O00,O00,O00 per annum
for two years Of the amount now
raised by taxation.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1920-03-06
McADOO AND PALMER SHAF-
ING FOR RACE.

Washington, March 4.-Admin-
istration followers are rapidly
taking sides between Attorney
General Palmer and William 9.
McAdOO for the Democratic pres
ldential nomination, with Mr.. Pa
mer out in the open as a candl.
date, and Mr. McAdoo understood
to be in an exceedingly receptive
mood. The issue is clear cut and
the friends of both possibilities
are making keen efforts to obtain
all the strength possible for mem
bers of the administration.
POstmaster-GeneraI BurIeson.
who is regarded by many as tbs
leading administration politician,
is on the McAdoo side, according
to those of his friends who would
talk about it today and, further
more, it is expected that, befora
very long, Mr.. Burleson will come
out in the open to wage a fight for
the former Secretary of the Treas
ury.
McAdoo Not Too Dry"
A Announcement of how other
cabinet officers stand are ex-
pected before very long, although
just at this stage the matter is one
of extreme delicacy. While there
is nothing as yet to warrant it,
the general suppOsition is that the
division will be along the lines of
" Wet" and "Dry" and that Mr..
McAdoo, in the long run, will be
found among those whose views
are liberal on the liquor question
not "Wet' exactly, but Liberal.
That is what is expected.
Headquarters for the Palmer
boo mhave been opened in Wash
lngton in charge Of Oliver P. New
man, one time member of the
Board of Commissioners of the
District Of Columbia and a friend
If the President. A food of Pal
ner literature is expected to flow
from this source before long, as
Mr.. Newman, before holding office
Is a Wilson appointee, served as a
newspaper correspondent.
Backing at Capitol. ~,
Ut has been an open, secret for !
eng time t1Ea1 Mr. fcyskg
lad Che. support ef an 6rganszas
ion in Washington which, while
lot exactly called headquarters,
las been that in every sence Of the
vord. dt is there that "McAdoo
lope" may be gathered, although
he organization is not active in
he way that other headquarters
re active.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1920-03-06
CORPORATIONS GIVEN TX
TENSION ON TAX.

Washington, March 4.-Exten-
sion of time for the filing of final
income tax returns by corpora
tions to May Is was announced
tonight by the Bureau of Internal
Revenue. Alternative return, or
an estimate of the tax due, togeth-
er with one-fourth payment, must
be made by March 13, however.
A statement explaining why the
return cannot be completed
within the prescribed time and a
formal request made for the ex-
tension,'' must be filed by corpo-
rations taking advantage of the
extension, when formal postpone
ment will be granted.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1920-03-06
CARTER PROMOTED AND
MOVES TO LAKE CHARL1;

Promotion of J. E. Carter from
train dispatcher to division freight
and passenger agent, with the
change in railway control,
brought about the removal of Mr..
and Mrs. Carter to Lake Charles,
in which city he maintains head
quarters. Lafayette since. O.
grets the loss Of this estimablo
family, though rejoicing in Mr..
Carter promotion in recognition
of his splendid ability, and hopes
that it will be a stepping stone to
still higher offices.-Lafayette Ga
zette.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1920-03-06
HELP FEED THE GOOSE.

New Orleans is waking up to it.
possibilities for, according to al
editorial clipped from the New
Orleans States Of February 9th
the Crescent City is about to ad
vocate the movement which has
been one of the sources of inspi
ration Of the manager of the New
Iberia Chamber of Commerce, anc
that is building up the rural sec
tlons and making it more produc
tive.
When Mr.. Noel, the local man
Iager, came to New iberia on the
first of the year he insisted that
iberia Parish retain a first class:
efficient Parish Demonstration
With this end in view he imme-
diately got in touch with the Lou
isiana State University. He in
sisted that a live demonstration
would not only be an asset to the
country and rural district but also
would materially aid in booming
business in the Parish seat-New
Iberia.
In recent signed article IN
the Enterprise, Mr. Noel laid par
ticnlar emphasis on the need of a
Parish Demonstration and good
roads and contended that by this
means alone. iberia Parish and the
City of New Iberia would gain
material advantage over many
parishes which seem to be tagging
behind.
The Enterprise informed Mr..
Noel that Parish Demonstrators
had been tried in this Parish. He
laughingly said that there were
demonstrators and demonstrators
Just as there are houses and houses,
one much superior to the other.
lie still contends that an efficient
man be employed, but he insists
that a real demonstrator at a real
salary be employed. No near
DEMONSTRATORS will do. Appended
s the editorial referred to clipped
from the New Orleans States of
February 27 entitled ''Help Feed
The Goose. I" The editorial seems
q hs delicate compliment to Mr.. |
8 ls6 using the latest sue
;sssfil methods m bringing Suf3
sarish to the fore:
1T has been demonstrated very
learly, by actual business results,
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1920-03-06
Third Murne Brass Band and
Soldier Athletes wil Visit
New Iberia on March 90.

afternoon and decided that the
Unsectarian Aid Society should
receive the benefits accrued from
the monster two-night entertain
ment.
! Captain Thebaud, who has
charge of. the band, has sent word
to the Chamber of Commerce that
he has twenty-one live, acti1 e
musicians and that the band will
give free concerts during the day.
| Arrangements are now being
perfected by Messrs. Noel and
Lloyd Porter, superintendent of
the public schools, to stage a base
ball game between local baseball
celebrities and the team which will
accompany the band.
Karaben, a 185-pound boxer,
and Fox, 170-pound boxer, both
of Camp Pike; Huddleston and
Omeluk, two lightweight wrestlers
will be stars of the athletic poc-
ton of the program.
The business firms will be re-
quested by the Chamber of Com
merce to display the stars and
stripes while the soldier boys are
in the City and give them a hos
pitable welcome during their stay
in our section Of Louisiana.
The Board Of Directors of the
Women s Council with Mrs. j. W.
K. Shaw. president, presiding, met
Friday morning in the Chamber
of Commerce office to decide on
what entertainment would be af-
forded the visitors on their two
day stay here.
After considerable discussion it
was agreed to permit the whole
body of the Women Council to
give voice to their opinion in the
affair and to this end the Women s
Council will meet this afternoon
in the office of the Chamber of |
Commerce at 2:30 O'Clock sharp.
sgs ius. y s.sIsic ~ SS;Ssfs and
La Grippe. Constipation, Bilious
ness, Loss of Appetite and Head
aches.