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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-16
INCREASE SHOWN
IN fiber CROPS
Due Largely to Cutting OFF Of
Supply From Russia and
Other Foreign Countries.
HEMP AND FLAX PREDOMINANT
Considerable Impetus Given to Hemp
Growing by Introduction of Ma
chine acknowledgements
Leads All Other States.

Fiber crops in the United States
show an increase this year, due large
ly to the growing realization of the
American manufacturers Of the cut
ting off of supply from Russia and
other foreign countries, and the de-
yelOpment of fiber-grOwing methods
in this country.
Hemp and fax are the principal
fiber crops in the United States. OF
the former, $4,000 acres were grown
this year, with an average yield of
100 pounds of fiber to the acre, di-
vided about evenly between long fiber
worth on an average of 20 cents
pound, and tow, which now averages
10 cents a pound. This would bring
an average value of the crop to $103
per acre, or S1,470,00O.
Flax acreage has increased from
5000 acres in 1919 to 5000 acres in
1920. The yield is estimated at from
800 to 400 pounds Of fiber per acre.
worth 75 cents a pound. The flax
crop is thus worth about Sl,600,000.
Impetus 20 Hemp.
Hemp growing has received consid-
cradle impetus since the United
States Department of Agriculture I'M
dertOOk the work of breeding new
strains and ecouraging modern ma
chine methods of handling, about ten
years ago. This shows an interest
ing geographical shift in hemp-grow-
ing territory. Kentucky, which for
merly led, now stands lowest among
the recognized hemp-producing states,
while the lead has gone to northern
states, Wisconsin supplying about half
the total acreage. Next come Mime
sofa, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Cal
ifornia.
Kentucky's decline in relative posi-
ton is due largely to the FREEDOM
nance of tobacco as a commercial
crop, and partly to the fact that states
coming newly into the hemp-raising
industry have Immediately adopted
modern methods for large-scale pro-
duction. while growers In a locality
that has always produced one crop
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-16
SHEEP DESTROY MANY WEEDS
Animals Convert Noxious Plants Into
Wool and Mutton and ACID
Fertility to Soil.

Did you ever stop to consider what
band of sheep is worth as a weed
exterminatOr?' asks a California de-
partment of agriculture expert. ''In
the first place the band is worth as
much in the destruction Of weeds as
a man with a team and cultivator or
weeder through the season.
Secondly, there is a big difference
in cultivating weeds out or moving
them and sleeping them off. Guilt
waiting or moving is an expensive
method for which you get nothing but
little added humus to the soil,
whereas sheep turn your weeds into
marketable products at good prices, to
say nothing of added fertilizer in the
form Of sheep manure deposited on
the fields.
1T has been remarked that a small
band Of sheep adds $1,000 to the av-
erage appearance of the ranch in five
years time, from the standpoint of
NEEDLESS fields. However, in the long
run it is more than that. 1t is an
actual source of steady income"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-16

naturally cling to some extent to the
old hand methods of their forefathers
Used for Tying Irvine.
The output is largely used for ty-
ing Irvine, but new market has been
found for a considerable quantity for
mixing with flax in the manufacture
Of shoe thread. Formerly 1t was not
thought that any material except flax
could be used In shoe thread, but
since the Russian supply was almost
entirely cut off. manufacturers have
found that they can combine the two
fbers without material deterioration.
Much experimenting has been done
with view to utilizing the hurds. or
woody center, which make up more
than half of the hemp stalk. One
Ohio factory used several thousand
tons for paper manufacturing. but this
use will need development in the way
Of shipping facilities and definite mar
ket. AT present the hurdS are mostly
burned for fuel to operate the driers
and furnish power for the breaking
and scutchlng machinery.
Flax growing appears to be on the
increase, due 20 the cutting off of the
European product. The principal fax
regions are Wisconsin, eastern Michi-
gan, the Willamette valley Of Oregon,
and northern Minnesota.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-16
SWAMP-RO0T FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as a medicine for
durable ailments of the kidneys, liver and
bladder
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root stands the
highest for the reason that it has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thousands
upon thousands of distressing cases.
Swamp Root makes friends quickly be-
cause its mild and immediate effect is soon
realized in most cases. It is gentle,
healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at all
drug stores in bottles of two sizes, medi-
UNI and large.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-16
SHAKESPEARE UP TO DATE
Public Demand for Comedy May Yet
Bring About Just the Situation
Recorded Below.

Director-Would you be willing E,
accept minor part for your first ap-
pearance in the pictures? To acclimate
yourself, as 1t were.
Dramatic Star-Ye gods! Ill
that have played kings and princes in
me time essay a role Of a nondescript
miner and wear lantern on me brow
that has worn the crown and the
laureli
Director-No, no! You don't under
stand. l mean small part-a minor
role nn insignificant character,
Strangely enough, the part Is the kind
you are familiar with-a prince-Ham-
let.
Dramatic Star-Whati The tragic
Dane an insignificant part! Prithee,
tell me, then, if Hamlet be a small
part, what is the star role?
Director-Why, YOrick. You see, we
resurrect him for our star funny man
and run the play as a straight comedy.
Film, Fun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-16
GRANDMOTHER NOT so SLOW
POSSIBLY Less Flip" Than the Maidens
of Today, but She Seemed to
Get There.

Grandma disdained the first aids to
beauty-pOwder. rouge, eyebrow pencil
and eyelash lotion.
She acknowledged before the world
that she had ears She exposed them
to view.
She attended church regularly She
knew nothing Of theaters, movies and
chewing gum.
She danced the minuet with men
she knew. She would have been horri-
fed with the primrose dance, the hula
and the Shimmie.
She wore high necks and long
sleeves, both trimmed with lace. She
would have considered the sash and
shoulder strap of today indecent.
Her skirt was very long and her toes
peeped in and out like tiny mice, we
are told. She would have been sean
dalized by the knee-length skirt, the
sheer hose and the low shoes of the
present mode.
She gave no thought of career, the
vote or the great question of the day.
And yet
She knew what to do when grand
father came along.-Judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-16
DRUG STORE, BY ALL MEANS
Victim of Accident in No Hurry to Be
Carried to the Undertaker's
Establishment

In collision between and auto and
load of hay, the driver of the latter
was projected into the village road on
his head and lay there semi-conscious
until two occupants of the more speedy
vehicle lifted him out of the dust and
started TO carry him toward the side
walk.
"Shall we take him into that under
takers shop there, or to the drugstore
farther down the street," asked one
of the burden bearers.
The victim raised his head with
alacrity and vociferated:
Take me to the drug store first,
you darn fool"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-16
NOT OLD BOYS LUCKY DAY
At That, 1t Must Be Admitted He Got
Out of Tight Situation Rather
Neatly.

He was the picture OF sedate middle
age, from the br0ad-toed shoes to the
pincenez suspended by broad black
ribbon.
He gazed long and longingly at the
portrait of a maiden in rather skinny
attire which adorned the lobby of Il
theater.
He entered the lobby.
He came out again.
He was met by an equally sedate
middle-aged woman.
What are you doing in there?' she
demanded.
why, my dear, thought it was the
entrance to the bird store, but hurried
out as soon as l discovered my mis-
take" was his rather hating reply.
As they started away, the man drew
something from his pocket and
dropped it surreptitiousIy to the side
walk.
A newsboy quickly picked it up.
Gee" he muttered. "a orchestry
seat to the burlies"
The sedate gentleman and his wife
strolled on.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-16
DISEASE-FREE SEED
CORN YIELDS BETTER
Series of Tests Carried Out BY
Plant Specialists.
Increase of 10 to 80 Per Cent Obtained
Over Kernels Infected by Harm
full Organisms-How In
lection Is indicated.

Seed corn that gave 100 per cent ger
minatiOn but showed infection by
harmful organisms was matched
against corn that showed no infec-
ton in a series of tests carried out
by plant specialists of the United
States Department Of Agriculture in
cooperation with the Indiana expert
ment station. The disease-free seed
gave an increased yield of ten to thirty
per cent above its competitor.
Further results of the test seemed TO
prove that when corn was planted too
thickly in hill or drill row it was
more susceptible to disease than when
better space was given it. in a SIM
liar test at Bloomington, H., the dis
ease-free seed gave an increase of %
per cent over the other corn, which
was selected for high termination
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-16
Grow Rubber in United States.

Heretofore it was supposed that
Mexico, with its Guayule rubber-hear-
ing shrub, had a monopoly on this
continent of the production of rubber
The survey now being made by the
University of California, however, has
located more than twenty varieties of
bushes, five of them far SURPRISING in
quality, If not quantity, the Guayule,
wholly within the United States prop
er. Already shrubs estimated to con-
tain more than 3OO00O,00O pounds
of best quality rubber have been large
IL mapped, says Motor.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-16
LOSS BY PLANT DISEASES

Here are some of the losses TO
American farmers in the United
States in one year by plant dis
eases which might have been
prevented if known control meas
ures had been Immediately ap-
piled: Wheat, 122,C0O.OOO bush
els; oats, 50,0O0,OOO bushels;
corn, S0,000,000 bushels; pota-
toes. 50,000,000 bushels; sweet
potatoes, 40,OO0,OOO bushels 1.-TWO
tifths of the total crop): toma-
toes, $4,000 tons; cotton. $50
coo bales; peaches, 5.00O0OO
bushels; apples, 100000
bushels. The figures were com.
piled for the year 1919 by the
plant disease survey of the bu-
reau of plant industry. United
States Department of AgricuI.
ture.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-16
ALFALFA TAKEN FOR CLOVER
See2s of Two Plants Are So Similar
That Experts of Long Training
Are Often Wrong.

Alfalfa is often mistaken both in
plant and seed for sweet clover. The
seeds of these two plants are so sim
liar that even experts of long train
ing may easily mistake them. The
plants, however, are really distin-
guishable especially during tue bloom.
Ing and seeding stages
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-16
PAINT WILL AID MACHINERY
Will Check Deterioration and Does
Not lnjure Steel Parts
Grease MoIdboards.

1t is well to touch up the wood parts
OF all the machinery with a little
paint, and it will not hurt to paint the
steel parts. If there is any piece of
steel you do not wish to rust, as the
moldboard of your favorite pillow, rub
it with tallow or axle grease In which
there Is 40 salt.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-16
The Cuticura Toilet Trio.

Having cleared your skin keep it clear
by making Cuticura your everyday
toilet preparations. The soap TO cleanse
and purify, the Ointment to soOthe and
heal, the Talcum to powder and per.
fume. No toilet table is complete
without them. 25c everywhere.-Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-16
AS Usual.

when Cholly Van Rox proposed to
me he was too ratified 20 say word"
'1Then how did you know he was
proposing?'
''Oh, my dear, his money did all the
talking boston Transcript.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-16
HoM'S This?
Cash Ran Out.

How long did your honeymoon
last?"
"Why, just like the other moon, it
faded away with the last quarter"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-16

DIJTIy oeeu NOII TOT TNeNI edT crop
only. At Hoopeston, Ill.,, the differ
ence, measured in tons. ranged from
O.O1 to 1.5 tons in favor of the seed
selected both for high termination
and freedom from disease.
The selection was based on the alb
sence Of discoloration in the kernels
and cobs rs indicating soundness. Dis
ease is indicated by brown discolora-
ton at the butts of the ears and at
the kernel tips and by decay in the
cobs.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-16
The Evidence in the Case

What a funny dogt'
Il daresay what makes you think
that is his Waggish tail"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-16
Goino Rioht THROUGH.

Katherine-'IS he making money as
a surgeon?" Kidder-''Yes, he's rap
idly carving his way to fortune"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-16

f. torpid liver prevents proper food as
sanitation Tone up your liver with Wright's
Indian Vegetable Pills. They act gently
Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-16
The Way of II

The Way of 1t.
Il lost great deal of money at
bridge last winter"
II didn't know you played bridge"
Il don't, but my wife does"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-16

There is nothing that bores a man
who is in love more than a crowd.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-16
The Usual Popularity.

IES = ot7T31 OpAIII ItJ.
The Artist-Fond Of pictures?
The Patron-My oath! Hardly ever
miss night.-Sydney Bulletin.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-16

II man doesn't lie after returning
from fishing trip, his word is as good
as his bond.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-16

A large nest of wasps viii account
for at least $4,000 flies q day. says one
naturalist.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-16
Always Loses.

You're a good loser"
Il ought TO be. l get SO much prac-
tice at it."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-16
Irnnnrtant TO kanthara

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that it
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-11-04
HOG CHOLERA
Malady is Being Found in Cratic,
Says Livestock Commissioner.

More than $50 herds of hogs in
Michigan are affected by hog chol-
era, in an epidemic that is gaining
serious proportions, according to s.
s. Halliday, state livestock commits
sioner.
To meet the epidemic and aid in its
eradication, the board of state audi
tors Thursday authorized three ad-
ditional field men for the commits
sioners staff, their salaries to b.
paid out of the emergency fund.
Counties where the malady is most
prevalent. according to Halliday. are
Saginaw, Gratiot, Clinton, Shiawas-
see, Genesee, Tuscoia, Livingston.
lngham, Eaton, Barry, Washtenaw,
Branch, st. Joseph, Ionia and Oak
land, with the most serious epidemics
reported from Shiawassee and Oak
land.
The chief cause Of the epidemic.
according to Halliday, is the low
price for hogs which has resulted in
a tendency among farmers to hold
their hogs and to neglect the health
of the porkers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-11-04
Harding and Coolidge
Have a Big Majority
Groesbeck's Lead Over Ferris for Governor Is
Much Greater Than his Friends Anticipated
DIED SATURDAY
Old Resident of City Died at His
Home on Park Avenue.

Leopold Kehn, aged 70 years, and
an old and highly respected citizen
of the community, passed away at his
home on Park avenue, at ar, early
hour Saturday morning
Mr.. Kehn came to Alma almost
thirty-five years ago, from Fenton,
and since that time had been a con-
tinuous resident of Alma until the
time Of his death. During the early
years of his residence in Alma he
was in the merchant tailoring busi-
ness, but in his later years retired,
and lived quiet life. During that
time that he lived in this city he
enjoyed a fine reputation, and was
held in high esteem by large circle
of friends.
The funeral was held Tuesday af-
ternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the late
home, Rev. j. Frank Jackson offici-
ating. Interment was made in Riv-
erside cemetery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-11-04
MEET GREENvILLE
High School Eleven Will Face Strong
Team Friday.

Coach Mullins Alma high school
gridders will meet the strong Green
vile high eleven at Greenville FRIDAY
afternoon, and while hot battle is
being looked for, it is confidently ex-
pected that the Orange and Black
aggregation will be returned a win
ner.
The locals have been showing a
rapid Improvement during the past
three or four weeks, both on the line
and in the backfield, and in both the
offensive and defensive parts of the
play. Every man on the squad will
be in good shape to face the Green
vile team, which has piled up
formidable record this year, and as
a result IL is expected that the high
schoolers will put up the strongest
battle Of tho season.
Coach Mullin has given his eleven
a bunch Of trick plays which will be
tried out against the Greenville team.
as II is desired TO perfect them under
lire before Alma meets Flint Central
At Flint next week and Mt. Pleasant
on Davis field later in the month.
Every effort will be used by the AL
ma elan in bringing the football sea
'cn to brilliant close by victories
'ver both Flint and the Normal Town
Ugh aggregations.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-11-04
FARM BUREAU
Drive Under Way For Membership
In Gratiot County.

The drive for memberships in Ora.
tiot county for the Farm Bureau was
started today in North Shade and
New Haven townships and will con-
tinue for ten days, covering practi-
cally every corner of the county be-
fore the work is brought to con-
clusion.
On Friday the drive in Fulton and
Newark townships will take place,
and it is expected that many farmers
in these townships will avail them
selves of the opportunity to Join the
bureau.
Township chairman have been an
pointed and are now lining up their
respective townships for the active
work of the campaign, so that the
memberships may be procured with
the least possible delay, and permit
the work to be brought, to a rapid
conclusion
The township chairman follow:
Fulton township, NJ. j. Paine; New
ark, Harold Houser; North Shade.
d. G. Locbe; New Haven, Charles
heisler; North Star, r r. Howes:
Washington, Wilbur Seivert; Elba.
a. n. Palmeter; Hamilton, S. ].
Curtis; Sumner, Arthur j. Murphy:
Seville, William Schiff; Pine River.
William Vanderbeek; Arcadia, Bird
Clark; Wheeler, John Young; Beth
any, George Hurst; Emerson. Frank
HERON; Lafayette, Harry Gulick.
The dates for the drives in the va
rious townships after today follow:
Fulton and Newark, November 5;
North Star and Elba, November 6:
Hamilton and Washington, Novem
Der q; Sumner and Seville, Novem-
Der 8; Pine River and Arcadia. No
'ember. 10: Bethany and Emerson, |
November IL; Wheeler and Lafay. |
stte, November l2.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-11-04
HALLOWEEN PARTY

The Halloween party given by the
Auxiliary October 29th, was a grand
success both from a good time and a
financial standpoint. The decora.
tlons of black and yellow were very
cleverly arranged so as to give the
afafir the mysterious air necessary
for each and every one to enioy the
real spirit of the evening. Pardners
were chosen in very original man
ner' for wlfSh Mr.. Earl Medler de-
serves the credit as chief spokesman.
A witches den made up one corner of
the hall, while table with good old
Fashioned cider stood in another The
music was excellent and Home Sweet
Home rolled around so quickly that
1T was hard to blieve the fun was
over.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-11-04
PLANS ACTION
State Intends to Stop Pollution of IFS
Rivers.


A lack of oxygen in places in some
OF the rivers of the state, notably in
Pine river, between st. Louis and
Anna, and at Owosso, has caused the
death Of thousands of fish, the stencil
from the dead fish arousing st. Louis
people to appeal to the state for an
investigation, while at Owosso, the
matter was taken up by the novelist.
James Oliver Curwood, and it is GER
taln that steps will be taken to curb
the trouble.
The state is planning action to pro-
tect the streams against pollution
according 10 an announcement
Thursday by DIR. Olin, state health
commissioner. The health depart
ment, DR.. Olin said, was working in
conjunction with the state game de-
partment and the attorney general
IN an effort to clear up the Difficult
ties arising through alleged poIlu-
tlon OF parts of Pine river, between
st. Louis and Alma as well as other
streams.
hundreds of pounds of dead fish
smothered when pollution robbed the
water Of oxygen, were taken from
the Pine river last week and the
week previous, the commissioner
sand: He added that preliminary in
Vestigation had indicated that water
used to wash sugar beets in factor
les, together with sewage, is respon-
slble. After the responsibility has
oeen flxed, 1t was said, the attorney
generals department may be asked !
10 make application for an injunc-
lon to restrain Objectionable prac-
tees.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-11-04
HILLSDALE NEXT
College Clashes Saturday With
Another Strong NJ. |. A. A. Team.

Hillsdale Colleges strong Michi-
gan Intercollegiate aggregation,
which played Albion to standstill
Saturday, a scoreless tie being the
result, will meet Coach Steele's CO.
horts on Davis field this coming
Saturday at 2:30, and there promises
to be royal battle.
Hillsdale, naturally will be big
favorite for the honors, having held
Albion scoreless, after the Albion
ties had walloped Alma badly, but
that does not mean that the Blue
and White will walk off with the
game by any means.
The Ypsi game of Saturday, which
saw revamped Alma eleven, de-
monstrated that Steele has now
worked up line that should be
able to hold it's own with any line
that an NJ. |. A. A. college can throw
against it.
The backfield is certain TO be
stronger than it was against Ypsi.
as Handley, Almas crack star. will
in all probability again be in the line
up, after having been out of the
Ypsi fray with badly battered
foot.
The members Of the Maroon and
Cream squad are not making any
predictions as to the outcome of the
Hillsdale fray. but there is a grim
determination in the camp, to fight
The Baptists to standstill, proving
to the fans that the green eleven is |
last coming to its own in NJ. |. A. !
A. football circles.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-11-04
Bond Issue Is Given
Approval by Voters
Over Sixty Percent of Entire Total Is Given to the
Citys Important Water Proposition
GOOD CONCERT
Collins and Harlan Amuse Several
Hundred Here Monday.

At a musical rendered to the mus
ic lovers of the city by ]. E. Con
verse, held Monday afternoon at the
Strand theatre, Arthur Collins and
Byron Harlan, furnished some anus
ing selections for the several hun
dred people who attended the event,
In spite of the bad weather, and kept
smile on their faces during the
rendition of nearly every number.
The contest was primarily a test
for the Edison phonograph. Records
were played, giving the songs that
Collins and Harlan were to sing. and
so closely did the instrument repro
duce their voices that it was impos-
sible for the audience to tell whether
or not they were singing, without
watching their lips closely. Among
the numbers given were some of the
songs that Collins and Harlan have
made famous, Bake Dat Chicken
Pie" "he Preacher and the Bear
ANY Rags" etc.