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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-18
TEST SEED BEFORE PLANTING
otherwise Full Crop Cannot Be Grown
Even Under the Most Favorable
Weather Conditions.

Practically the only element in crop
production that the farmer has COM
pletely under his own control is the
planting of good seed.
1t is important that farm seeds be
tested before they are sown. Other
wise, a full crop cannot be grown even
under the most favorable conditions.
Seed testing for practical results,
says the United States department Of
agriculture, can be done much more
easily than is generally believed.
The essential preparation for mex
ing seed tests consists of providing the
simple apparatus necessary and Of be-
coming familiar with the general pur-
poses and methods of testing and the
features Of Importance peculiar to
tests of particular kinds Of seeds. Ask
the county agent, or write the depart
ment of agriculture for bulletin.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-18

subject it would be well for him to
apply to the director Of his state ex-
pertinent station and the United States
department of agriculture for litera-
ture and information on special points.
incubation of alfalfa fields is essen
tial. The best and most simple sys-
TEN is to transfer some inoculated soil
from an old sweet clover field to the
new stand. This is best done IN ::se
afternoon Of cloudy day, the soil be-
ing distributed by shovel IL the amount
of about 300 to 400 pounds to the acre.
This work should be done in the abb
sence of sunlight, as the sun destroys
the bacteria which induce incubation.
Local incubation cultures are also
supplied by the various state expert
ment stations and the federal depart
ment of agriculture upon request.
Grower Should Know Variety.
Before buying alfalfa seed the pur-
chaser should inform himself fully re-
garding the variety best suited for his
section and the quality of the seed
with regard to both termination and
purity. In choosing variety or
strain 1t is we'll to bear in mind that
the quick-growing alfalfas, because of
their tendency to produce heavier
yields, should be used as far north
as they will survive the winters. In
the northern sections the variegated
alfalfas, including the Grimm, the
Baltic, and.the Canadian varieties, have
proved most successful in withstand
ing winter killing. In sections having
very mild winters, Peruvian alfalfa
has proved more profitable than long,
err strains, owing to its ability to pro-
duce considerably heavier yields. Usu-
ally it can be grown to advantage only
in sections where minimum tempera-
ture is not lower than 10 degrees Fab
renheit, and where ordinary alfalfa
will succeed. Throughout Maryland
and Virginia all the common strains
Of alfalfa which have been developed
in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and UNI
der similar conditions, give the most
satisfactory results.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-18
Of Law
Puts Millions
in 9 Pockets

Nine attorneys presented him with a
new one In court.
For more than year the only rela-
tives Mr.. Hoy could locate were the
Stillwell boys, Judson Phelps, and
Mrs. Shadboldt.
A few months ago one of the Sax
ton boys, Walter. read a newspaper
article which referred to Mr.. Cowan's
death and his estate. A few days
later the Saxton claim was entered.
The Saxtons claimed to be the chill
dren of two daughters of Peter Cowan,
Cayuga county, N. Y, the grandfather
of William z. Cowan.
Their claim was established by a
marriage license, census reports, old
tintypes, and testimony. One Of the
twins saw Mr.. Cowan when he was
three years old. Another Saxton said
he was born in the Cowan home. But
further than that they had no person
al recollection of their wealthy rela-
tive.
Views on Liquor.
Walter and William Saxton are in
terested in airplanes, but they don't
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-18
Night Club Fever Sets in as
Gay Life Is Re-
sumed.
ENGLISH LEARN TO DANCE
Shortage of Eligible Young Men Puts
crimp in Dancing Aspirations Of
Many English Girls-Resort
to "Paid Escort"

Misunderstanding a night of it" be-
came almost lost art in England
during the late war. The owl and the
Briton were scarcely on speaking
terms.
In the first place, 1t wasn't patriotic
TO ''stay out at night" Then there
was the absence of lights, the shortage
of taxis, the ban on dancing and-the
Gothas. So nights were spent in bed,
and the only time Londoner saw the
sun rise was when he got up early to
work in his allotment.
London, once the gayest of cities,
became a silent tomb Of somber grays
and deep shadows after nine o'clock
at night. / can remember when it
was actually a penal offense to strike
match in the street. But those who
only saw it in wartime wouldn't know
the old place now!
The grays are puppies now and the
, lights are bright and red, and in Pic
cadilly Circus they have four electric
signs that flash on and off.
London has acquired the night club
| fever. From IL p. m. to 3 a. m. has
become the recognized space of time
| for worshiping at the shrine of Terp-
sichore.
How the Night Is Spent.
care you dancing tonight?" no long
err means are you going to spend the
hours between dinner time and mid
night Mt hall or club. 1t means are
you going to Rector's, to the Grafton
galleries or to Brett's, picking up your
party somewhere about midnight and
never thinking of going home until the
milkman's horse has got his second
wind and the pink finish of London
dawn colors the cold night mists.
Then, and not till then. does one turn
homeward in a private car, If one has
one, or taxi, if one can get one,
with perhaps brief halt at the near
est coffee stall for cup of muddy
| fluid which tastes like nectar at that
hour, but which, taken six hours later
would spoil ones whole day. But such
is night life in big city!
The night clubs of London are a
peace product. They range from the
ultra-exclusive ones of Bond street to
the frankly democratic and even more
so ones of Leicester square and Char
ing Cross road-clubs to suit the taste
and deplete the pocketbook of every
one.
London has it's closing hour. ant
that is ten o'clock. At none of the
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-18
RANGE ON NATIONAL FORESTS
stockmen. in Droueht-stricken Dis
tricts Eagerly Sought Permits to
Save Their Cattle.

The demand for range in the ma
tional forests was greater the past
year than ever before in the history
of the forest service which branch Of
the United States department Of agri-
culture has control Of these tracts.
Especially in the drought-stricken re-
gions stockmen, using the unreserved
public domain or private pastures, ca
gerly sought forest permits in order
to save their stock. The value of the
system of range regulation in use has
been so thoroughly demonstrated that
representative stockmen from all the
western states have declared emphat-
ically in favor of placing the remain
ing unreserved public lands under fed
eral control and having them managed
under plan similar to that in effect
on the national forests.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-18

to alfalfa. The fertilizing value of
barnyard manure is so great and it's
liberal application is so beneficial to
the alfalfa crop that specialists Of the
United States department Of agricul-
ture advise farmers to use all the ma
nure they have available. The plant
food realized from the fertilizer will
tone up the soil and nourish the young
seedlings so that they will get the
jump on the weed crop, and once
given this advantage the alfalfa plants
will smother out the majority of the
enemies which may develop. Save all
the manure to which you have access
and distribute it in liberal quantities
over the field to be plowed for alfalfa,
preferably before the breaking is at
tempted.
1t is largely matter of individual
preference how many times the field
is narrowed, dragged and rolled be-
fore being seeded. 1t is essential that
the subsurface of the soil be COM
pact, and then be thoroughly fined be-
fore seeding. The seed should be
sown preferably in special alfalfa
drill, as it is necessary not to bury
the seed too Deep mispractice which
often results where an ordinary grain
drill with grass seeding attachment
is used. Where the alfalfa seeder is
not available, wheelbarrow or hand
seeder may be utilized. The rate Of
seeding will vary in different locali-
ties. AS rule, from Is to 20 pounds
of good quality seed to the acre are
deemed sufficient, although in some
localities as high as 25 pounds Of seed
are sown. A weeder is an excellent
implement for covering the seed after
broadcasting, but If it is not available
a spiked-tooth harrow may be used.
Soils Must Be Well Drained.
| All soils designed for alfalfa Gull
lure must, of necessity, be free from
surplus soil moisture, that is to say,
well drained, while they also must be
slightly alkaline. The simple litmus
paper test which can be made by any
farmer will indicate whether or not
the soil is acid. If acidity exists, it
is essential to apply lime in whatever
form is most practical and readily
available. Burnt lime, hydrated lime,
finely ground limestone, ground or
burnt oyster or clam shells and high
grade marls are all valuable for cor
rectton of acid conditions. Very much
larger applications Of ground lime
stone and mari are necessary than of
burnt or hydrated lime. AS good re-
suits are obtained from all the forms
Of lime, price and availability will
usually determine, which form to use.
Il tho Iarmer is not familiar with the
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-18
POULTRY REQUIRE DUST BOX
As Chickens Never Cleanse Them.
selves by Washing, as Many Birds
Do, WaIIow Is Needed.

Chickens never wash, as many birds
do, but cleanse themselves Of insects
by wallowing in dust. Where board
or cement floors are used in the
chicken house, some means Of busting
should be provided. A dust box three
feet by five feet, or four feet by four
feet will be found large enough in most
instances, the United States de-
partment Of agriculture suggests, for
a flock of SO or 60 fowls. 1t should be
placed where it can be reached by
sunlight during as much of the day as
possible.
Fine, light, dry dust is best for the
box, but sandy loan is good. Road
dust is recommended by many, but it
is often hard to secure. Coal ashes
may be mixed with the soil If desired
to make 1t lighter.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-18
HIGH Value OF
ALFALFA PLANT
Thorough Preparation of the
Seed Bed Is Essential for
Profitable Stand.
USE ALL MANURE available
Plant Food Realized From Fertilizer
Will Tone UP Soil and Nourish
Young seedIlngs-AppIy
Lime for Acidity.
prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)

lfT6pdreQ united states Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
Cardinal points in alfalfa culture in
clude thorough soil preparation, neu-
tralization Of the soil by lime where
acid exists, use Of high quality alfalfa
seed Of suitable varieties, proper in
oculation Of the soil where inocula-
ton is necessary; all Of which pre-
supposes the seeding Of the alfalfa
early enough in the fall to make the
growth adequate to resist winter kill
Ing, and the development Of sue
cessful stand which will cope with the
difficulties of unfayorable seasons.
Applicable In Many Sections.
This article relates particularly to
Maryland, Virginia and localities Of
similar latitude, although what ap-
plies to the territory named is also
applicable in more or less degree to
many other sections of the country.
Because Of its high forage value 1t
pays to devote much care, labor and
scrutinizing attention to the produc-
ton of profitable stand of alfalfa.
It is essential that a well-textured,
filthy, and thoroughly settled and COM
pact bed be ready for the seed which
should be sown not later than the mid
die of September and preferably dur
ing the latter part Of August or the
first week in September.
Manure Good for Alfalfa.
The misconception is wide that none
but thoroughly rotted and weed-free
stable manure should be applied to the
field which is to be broken and seeded
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-18
THEY ARE JAZZ
MAD IN LONDON

clubs or dance halls is any form of in
toxicating liquor sold openly. Ostensi-
bly, one does it on pink lemonade and
cider culr-unless one has large hip
pocket or knows the proprietor.
Every place in London which dis
penses jazz music and French pastry
during the wee sma' hours is "club."
In most of them membership consists
merely Of filling in form at the door.
Many, however, are sure enough clubs,
where only members and their guests
may daEce. OF the former class, Rec
tors, OIL Tottenham court road, is I'M
4uestionably the most popular. Need
less to say, it has an American orches-
ira; all the dance clubs have bands
that are either American or good imi-
tations of American musicians.
Rector's draws the theatrical crowd,
folks from behind the footlights as
well as those who have been to a
SHOW" and are out to make a night of
it. It charges So ticket, or $3.50
for couple, which includes light,
very light, buffet supper"
London is jazz mad; they are learn
ing to dance over here, and when an
Englishman dances he likes to get
plenty of exercise. Woe to the slow
or tender Of foot when the band
strikes up a fast one-step.
The shortage of eligible young men
has, of course, put a severe crimp in
the dancing aspirations of many Eng
lish girls. This has led to the "paid
escort" usually an amiable youth with
enchanted feet and suave ballroom
manners and rented dress suit.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-18
GOOD SERVICE BY CHICKENS
White Grubs and Other Insects Freshly
Turned Up by PIow Are De-
voured by Fowls.

Poultry can do good service in eat
ing the white grubs and other insects
freshly turned up by the pillow. They
do no service in picking up the angle
worms, for angle worms accomplish
friendly work for mankind. 1t is
doubtful If man could survive upon
the earth if angle worms had not pre-
pared the soil for mans occupancy,
Every acre of farm land has been tf.
gested by angle worms over and over
again and in this way made the sob
fertile.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-18

Some of the squad of London wom-
en- motorcycle police starting off Oh
duty. These policewomen did such fine
work that the machines, which they
run themselves, were given them so
they might do greater work.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-03-18

believe they will spend much of their
fortune on the aircraft.
"You can get drink Of red eye or
an airplane ride for $25," said Wal
ter. 81 believe the airplane ride would
be the best. You can get the same
results from either one. They'll both
kill you"
Walter and Mr.. Hart have been sex
tons in different cemeteries ever since
they can remember.
I'VE been buryin' 'em fast as they'd
die" said Mr.. Hart. "But l reckon
We'll retire now. Maybe not though"
Mrs. Colby isn't sure what she'll do
with her money. Neither is Mrs.
Charles Saxton sure what she will do
with her husbands, but Elsie, Mich,
is going to have some thrills, she said.
II guess we could all go in the NOV
ing picture business" said Mrs. Caro-
line Hart. (She doesn't like to be
called Carrie.) But maybe We'll all
retire now"
Pretty hard to quit work. said
William Saxton, "we've been working
so long. Gee, I'm kinda glad we heard
about 1t, though. No, I amt got no
daughters for any one to marry"
Mrs. Charles Saxton said she had
two daughters, but thought they could
take care of themselves.
Meantime II lawyers, who have
been in the litigation, were comforting
in the judges chambers on a tomb
stone to be erected over Mr.. Cowan's
grave.
81 hope them lawyers leaves us
some of the money" said Walter.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-12-24
Do II NowI

DO it now Don't wait until
after Christmas to fumigate your
seed beans and cowpeas for wee
Wis" is the advice sent out to
farmers and seed dealers by r. w.
Harmed. state entomologist of Mis-
sissippi. Most farmers have by
this time finished threshing out
their beans and cowpeas which
shonld be fumigated at once. as
every days delay now means lower
vitality in the seed and a poorer
stand next spring. Many farmers
neglect fumigation until the pres
ence of so many weevils in the peas
and beans compels attention. by
which time much damage has al
ready been done.
This fumigation can be easily
done with bisulphide of carbon.
For small amounts the seed should
be placed in tight barrels. as kero-
sene or lard barrels, and one-half
cup OF bisulphide to full barrel
of grain will be sufficient. The tops
should be covered with tarpaulin.
rubber roofing, thick wrapping pa
per. or anything that will confine
the gas. The gas will destroy the
weevils quicker if the work is done
on a warm day The barrels should
remain covered for As hours and no
lights or fire should be permitted
near them. as the gas is highly in
fiamable. For large quantities. the
seed should be placed in a tight
bin or granary and fumigated at
the rate of two pounds By weight
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-12-24
Charley George

Charley George. after brief i'll
ness. died at the home of his niece,
Mrs. Matte Berry Nisbet. Saturday
afternoon, at o'clock.
He had been a citizen of Aber-
deem from his birth, period of more
than go years. and during that
time there was not a person In the
wide world that had any other
than the kindliest feelings and best
wishes for Charley George. If the
life-record of every person who APP
plies at the judgement bar for en-
trance into the realms of eternal
peace shows up as free of deception
and sin as that of Charley George.
surely it will be we'll with that per-
sons soul.
Charley George lived and died as
little child; and the Saviour said:
Suffer little children to come unto
me for of such is the Kingdom of
Heaven Thus lived and died
Charley George, and thus is his as
surance of heaven. ].
Interment was in Odd Fellows
cemetery. Sunday afternoon. Rev.
j. z. Cunningham officiated at the
funeral and at the grave.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-12-24
The Ballot in Free America.

A letter in this paper on woman
suffrage ought to be read by
every woman in the State be-
cause ii presents the matter from
a sane and practical viewpoint,
III advised propaganda from
self arrogated statesmen has done
much 10 prejudice some of our
good women against the use of
the ballot. until few of them
absolutely refuse to enlighten
themselves. preferring 10 nurse
their prejudice TO keep it warm"
rather than to participate in the
possibilities for doing good offer
ed BY use of the ballot.
The ballot in free America is a
greater power ror the right, the
publication of government and
society than is the pen or the
sword. Woman has always stood
for right and purity. Heretofore
her power has been confined
alone to her influence which has
been marvellous; indeed it has
saved the world 10 whatever ex-
tent The world has been saved up
10 this time.
Now it has been decided to
strengthen that influence with
the material power of the ballot.
The real woman will realize the
tFemepdous additional response
biIity this gift imposes. and will
lay her educated prejudices aside
II she has them, and will use the |
gift for the publication of COY
ernment and all affairs Of social |
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-12-24
Progress. Extravaganza and Ruiz

Progress, Extravaganza and Ruin
All over the State mass meet
ingf of citizens are being held
protesting the high taxes ann
prodigal expense of government
that threatens bankruptcy to
nearly all the callings of business
and agricultural life. The last
few years of a plenitude of
money. high wages and high
prices for everything produced
on the farm or in the factory
stimulated a spirit of wasteful
extravaganza that has encourag-
ed a prodigal expenditure of pub
lie funds necessitating the attend
ant evil of exo0bitant taxation
Judgment day has at last come
to the people. who in times of
wasteful extravaganza sponsored
an increased cost in their gov
eminent, and now that the re-
versal has come, they are turn
about right face" TO halt reckless
expenditures, that if allowed to
continue, means certain ruin TO
them.
Progress is one teing; ruin is
another. Progress that entails
ruin is a penalty, not a reward
The people are beginning TO see
this and are inclined TO halt that
character of progress that brings
ruin in its wake.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-12-24
coroner's Jury in Recessed Session

The jury of inquest investigating
the death of Mrs. w. A. Thweatt
whose remains were found in the
ruins of her burned home some two
weeks ago. is still enquiring into the
matter. The jury has recessed SO
as to examine further into every an
gle of evidence that touches the case.
The husband of the deceased has
employed G. L. Tubb as advisory
counsel. while the insurance com
panies involved to an amount oil
$4,000 in policies on the life OF
Mrs. Thweatt have employed Nc
FarIand IL Holmes to prosecute the
Investigations.
Developments are awaited with
interest by the public. and the prob
able verdict of the jury. which will
hardly be rendered before early in
January. has become a topic OF
general conversation.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-12-24

Pullen.
There was a ball game at Rural
Hill Saturday afternoon between
the home team and Bartahatchie. A
! disagreement over the score result
ed, and it was agreed to play the
game again at Bartahatchie next
Saturday afternoon, Dec. %, and,
of course, Rural Hill is expected to
win.
Mr.. Harold Jones was welcome
visitor in the Roberts home Satur-
day night.
Mrs. J. V. Jones and her little
daughter. Johnnie Catherine. left
Saturday to spend the holidays
with her parents at Bonneville.
The school at Rural Hill has sus-
pended until after the holidays on
account of scarlet fever:
Mr.. and Mrs. @. O. Malone spent
Saturday night last with her father
and mother.
Mrs. Mollie Jones left Thursday
to spend the holidays in Birming-
ham. Alabama.
Mr. G. c. Pullen leaves Wednes-
day for Hatley. to spend the holt
days with his nieces and nephews.
We are very sorry to say that
Uncle Billie Easter has been very
i'll. but glad he is improving.
A great many hogs have been
slaughtered in this neighborhood
this week. OF course, that means
sausages for Christmas.
Miss Norma Murff will spend the
holidays with her mother.
Mr.. Clyde Whitehead was visit
ing in the Bird home. Sunday.
Mr.. Walter Renfro was the vel
come guest in the Jaudon home,
Sunday afternoon.
We have not been able to hold
prayeFmeeting services for the past
few Saturday nights on account of
bad weather, but we hope to revive
IL when the weather is better.
Violet
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-12-24
THE INSURANCE SITUATION

The state revenue agent has
instituted suit against all fire in
surance companies doing bust
ness in Mississippi. for alleged
violation of the antitrust laws.
The contention is based upon
each of them having advisory
premium rates for all fire risks
in the state. Mr.. Robertson has
garnisheed all premiums in the
hands of banks and agents, thus
tying up Sc, 100000 of the com
panieS' funds in the State.
The result threatens that all
fire insurance companies have
or will retire from Mississippi
and will cancel all policies issued
within the last few months. This
would leave all property recent
~ insured without protection
from fire, and would greatly de-
mOralize all kinds of business.
We sincerely hope that some
way for vindication of the anti
trust laws will be found, if these
laws have been violated by the
insurance companies, other than
by applying means that would
force thousands of people in
Mississippi into bankruptcy.