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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-12
EDISON Is "a

Thomas y Edison. the worlds great
est inventive genius, was - years old
Thursday. To describe Mr.. Edison in
superlativcs is no eXaggcratiOn. He has
received patents on more than go in
vent!ons. every one valuable and several
so wonderful as to deserve the title.
modern miracles" Among the better
known OF Mr.. Edison's inventions are
the phonograph. which has made nil OF
the worlds best music available to the
home Of the average man: the incandeS-
cent electric light. which has revolu-
tionized interior lighting: the mega
phone, which maguthes sound; the car
bon telephone transmitter; the kineto-
scope: the telescribe: machines for
auadruplex and sextupleS telegra phic
transmission. and the mlcrotasimeter
Tor the detection OF very small changes
IN temperature.
II there be such individuals as
"supermen." then Mr.. Edison IS GER
tainIy one. He had no early education
except what httlc his mother could
teach him at home. He was first 4
newsboy. later 4 telegraph operator,
and then a full-fedgcd genius. Now he
Is entitled TO write almost all the let
tiers Of the alphabet after his name, al
though ne never had day OF. college
training at any period OF his life. He
Is tho most notable living example of
natural genius. but ne himself declares
that his accomp lishments are more
than 90 percent hard work.
In view OF his accomplishments. Mr..
Edison's opinions are interesting. 1t is
a notable fact that he is free from the
peculiar mental twists that often go
with great specialized ability. At the
present time he is for an agreement
among the nations TO limit ornaments
and thus save billions annually to
business. He says: "Rearrange and put
upon a business basis the stupid and
bureaucratic form OF government at
Washington; that's the real remedy for
the existing business depression. Let
the business men alone. Let them work
out their own salvation without being
constantly hectorcd and interfcred
with"
II is easy TO see that despite his a
years MT E'uIHo" - Just ~ No" iu'h
tally as in his younger days. His wide
expericuc" and sterling common sense
give weight 10 his words. His whole
life record - AN inspiration for every
boy. no matter how poor or how com
plctcly cut of from ordinary advan-
tages. In it's carly phases his life story
forms a striking parallel 10 that Of
Abraham Lincoln. whose anniversary
the nation celebrates today.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-12
LIQUOR RULING AND SHIPS

"F'|''s interpreted an" enforced the
1ateSI liquor ruling OF the department.
OF justice would prevent any ship with
in'oNlcants aboard from entering an
American port tn" penalty for viola
lion or this ruling would be the seizure
Oh the snip.
Il would DC clearly unfair to put this
INTO eject without giving reasonable
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-12
A COMPLICATION THREAT
ENED

At the close OF the war x WAS gen.
orally admitted that Belgium had SUI
fered the most Of any OF the allied ma
tons. Because OF this. and in order
that she might meet her treasury de-
felt. It was agreed that Belgium should
have priority in the German repara-
tons payments.
Now that Germany is about to pay
e.50o.0o0.o0o francs in gold. il has been
discovered that the relative position Of
Belgium is so good that for her 10 OBJ
tain priority in this payment would
bring the Belgian franc back almost 10
it's pre-war exchange value. while the
French franc would still be greatly de-
pressed.
This would mean that Belgiuh could
buy raw materials and other foreign
products for less than half the price
France would have 10 pay. and il would
be impossible for French industries to
compete with the Belgians II Belgium
should insist upon her priority. France
would be pretty hard hit. hut it seems
probable that some other arrangement
will be mad" The situation is one that
was Unforeseen. and was brought about
partly by HNlgium'S rapid recovery. II
would be extremely unfortunate 10 add
this to Europe's other economic COM
plications.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-12
GOODS CHEERING ANNOUNCEMENTS

bills will be within '
St36'"o"r ana the
0
Republicans and undertook
a
to"nooo0"
n i $
believes desirable
O.
TO the backs
have it
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-12

funded" Mr. Farrell recites. This
floating debt OF other countries
to us constitutes an intolerabla
burden upon the exchanges. The
United States dollar is at .
premium all over the world, with
consequent disadvantage to fur
Their American foreign trade.
All Interests Represented
This is the subject which
chiefly WILL occupy the conven.
tons attention. The sessions
will be an appropriate occasion
for the assembling OF representa-
tives OF all elements engaged In
or affected by foreign trade.
"In order that the convention
may be equipped with the ability
and the experience necessary to
consider these problems. and that
its judgme nt may have the valut
attaching to the well-consideret
opinion OF American business,
Americans engaged in or desirouI
OF entering foreign trade and
conn ected with any factor of our
international commerce. agricuI,
tural, commercial. Industrial,
financial or transportation; all
cham bers Of commerce, boards o.
trade, national and state associa,
tions, and other commercial and
Industrial organizations, as we'll
as firms and individuals, are here.
by cordially invited TO participate
individually or by the appoint.
ment OF delegates" tho call con-
cludeS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-12

nightingale Of kctchup Street and
But the impressio was shaking his
head regretiully.
How unfortunate. 4 native Amerl-
can. with q name like Mamie Jones
into the bargain. Well, | can offer yen
n good position in the last row OF tho
chorus at thirteen dollars Ia week.
with travelling expenses one way. It's
n wonderful chance with bright fu-
turc. In eight years or so You ought
To- be able to work yourself up 10 the
srnond row. and after that 1t Will be
only question OF time"
Now. as all Dittstown knew. al
Joncs'$ Mamie was bright girl.
lila ha ha ha!' she laughed s!lrerily.
81 took You in that time, didn't ]:
My real honest-t'goodness name IS
Snnorita Comefctcha Gogctta. My ia
thor. the mayor of Vendetta, Italy,
.-h:nough."' cried Nardini Spurtso
happily. Il have discovered a great
star. Would you consider 1t fresh on
my part if l offered you salary ~
$500 n performance. with ten dollars
n minute for intermissions
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-12
Farrell Sends Out Call for
l92l's Biggest Convention

CLEVELAND, Feb. 1t-(SpD
" The official call for the
convention that American ous'-
ness leaders consider the most
important OF many years-the
National Foreign Trade ConVen-
ton IN Cleveland May 4, 6. ana
was issued in New York To-Day
by James A. Farrell. president OF
the U. s. Steel Corporation.
Mr.. Farrell is chairman OF the
National Foreign Trade Council
which since 1914 has been re-
garded as the country's most In
Huential factor in fostering Amer
icSn foreign trade expansion. It's
conventions are serious business
.onferences-they are really con-
,entrated training schools IN
foreign trade relations and con-
ditjons wherein the attendance
which 4, expected TO run close to
$500 delegates-is treated to the
experiences and best advice Q!
the men who stand highest in the
export field, men who have given
their lives TO It's development
men who know every problem
that arises, just how to meet II.
and whose experiences Will De OF
tnca!culable value TO the beginner
IN the export field. Present con-
ditions and the need OF govern
mental aid OF 4 paternal sort will
be features OF the discussions.
Problems to be Solved
The foreign trade OF the
United States, In common Win
domestic business. is suffering
from contraction Of credit, or
credits and other contributory
cases" says Mr.. Farrell In the
official call
ITO study the cause OF this
check upon our international
commercial activities; to analyze
the conditions now confronting
our overseas trade. and those 1t
will have 10 meet in the future:
and TO endeavor to secure the
thoughtful judgment Of American
business men upIn the best
methods OF solving these prob
!ems OF vital importance TO all
the American people" he states
as the purposes OF the convention.
American Foreign Trade and
ITS Present Problems" will be the
central theme OF the Convention.
The huge export. balance OF
.rade built up by the United
:tates IN recent years remains. in
arge part Wlliquidated or W.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-12
VALUE OF THE INTERVAL

The great value 70 the people OF the
state OF the interval between the two
parts OF the legislative session is we'll
illustrated by the fact that II IL planned
TO hold u conference Of all the boards
Of trade and chambers Of commerce OF
the state at CIarksourg March | and :.
20 consider all bills Of statewide IN
nortanec.
II Is possible that ClarksburE tooAj
the Initiative In this gathering because
Of the special interest OF that Guy m
the removal Of the capital. but the OBJ
Iaet IL \ splendid ono nevertheless.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-12
TODAY'S TABLOID TALE.
By Joe Blast.
Made IN italy.

Il would Iik" you 10 try my voice.
al Manic Jones timidIy. Il "an s!na
Gu"uily in English. French. Italian ana
Finnish. and It's always been my am
hItion.---'
with pleasure" replied Nardini
Spurl>". the great Impressio. can
You sing til" aria from Mascagni's
Between the Ball.
You mean ooh La Lat, Oh n Ia,
La LA La La" Certainly
And, while rhe Impr"srsIo accom-
ran."d hcr on The mouth organ. she
sang 1t Glorinus!y. diTin"ly. transcend
cntaily as Il had n"Ncr been sung Be-
fore
Marvellous" The volc" OF a fallen
angel" cried Vardini Sprstso. Whats
Your name"
'Mam!r Jones. In Dittstown. where
| como from. I'm known as the little
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-12

There are several bills 10 come before
the lawmakers for passage which
should be very thoroughly discussed by
the people. With all boards of trade
and chambers of commerce fully in
formed. start Will have been made to.
ward the needed publicity.
without such an interval as VIC now
have for the first time no such sys-
temattc discussion would be possible,
and special interests would be able TO
got through legislation inimicaI 10 the
best interests Of the people as whole.
There is time for considerable work
along this line between now and March
Is.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-12

If It be true. as stated by Secretary
Colby. that the United States has not
YET delivered S'1,OOQ.oQ0 Of the sum
which she agreed 10 loan 10 the allies,
why not charge it up on ono side OF the
book and credit it on the other. and let
II 20 At that
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-12
DRY Law with Teeth.

The Miller hill has been signed by
Governor Davis and now - the Ia"
" the state Of ONO. The provisions
for ;hlS new statute ar" drastic ana
mean that v!oiatnrS Of dry laws Will
;tcc Errrt"r ditff!cu.ti"S than hereto
fore in carrying ON an iIi!Ilt t"lI'''
The next stop - 10 appoint "tl''ai9
Tint will enforce thc law. That mat
t"rS - uD 10 tiovrrnOr Davis but sup
rnrirrs of law and order believe he
will make a satisfactory selection
Murtis Ferry Iaily Times.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-12

French soldiers in ia" army Of o,ru-
ration are marrying German girls Not
satisfied with lighting 81 rmana for four
Years.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-12
What Other
Editors Say

1t is said that telephone engineers
are working out plan by which
people in all parts OF the country will
be able 10 hear President Harding
when he delivers his inaugural address
on March 4th. But those who may not
hear IL should not fail 20 read and
study what he Will say. The address
will mark a new era in our social and
economic Ifc. 10 the success OF which
every citizen viii b" asked 10 con-
lr!huIc.--T Tyler star News.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-12

Cost figures on Goa! submitted to
conEress." That's nothing new--thc ul-
innate consumer gets his with every
load.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-12

\ postcard addressed tn - rrter.
%H~aycn." and mailed al E"Ston. has
reached New York Might know Mr..
Rurlc&on's postal Scry!r" would tako 1t
10 tho wrong place.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-12

Judging by the fact that he is after
a 500. NOn. 600 loan. Henry Ford must be
going into the automobile business.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-12

Tho women Of New Brunswick. y.
T.. demanded lower prices from tho
butchers and bakers and when they
fm!rd I" get them put on boycott
that closed up the shops. TIL" butchers
and bakers should get WIS" Ia Il great
Irulh-iI's no use to try 10 thwart 4
bunch Of women when they once get
their minds made ur.-I'arkersburg
News.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-12

Founding ON mans door in the
dead of night may lie considered t
hoyISh prank by some persons but the
Youths that attempted such Joke ar"
liable 10 b" shot IN death as was
former soldier recently" Few persons
uaiiv" or alien. would appreciate
"prnnks" OF this nuture.-Martins Ferry
Times
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-12

Al Jennings. uu"-;Im" train r"hbcr and
bandit. has been held NJ ana robbed by
a New York hiGhwayman. NJ having re-
formed. the old saying - tho effect
that there is honor among thieves did not
Amply in his rasc.--l'iltSburEh Chronicle
T.. Nh
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-12

Mrs. Harding fools Hoi and roIoi.'
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-12

SAWS headline in the TolcL" Times
Well those foreigners ar" "aS'! de
crjvcd YOU know.
Connecticut western news., 1921-10-27

second layc~ is then started by Dlac- ing a row of three barrels on top of the first two rows, but starting from the opposite side of the car, and covering the open space between the end of the bottom rows and the side of the car.
 The remainder of the car is loaded in the same way, alternate layers being started from opposite sides of the car. This forms channels along the walls lengthwise of the car which serve as flues for the circulation of air. When cars are shipped under refrigeration a load stacked in this manner will cool down quickly, or if a ventilated car is used, there is a free circulation of air through the car. An additional advantge is ,le- rived from this method because the bilge of one barrel does not rest di- rectly upon the bilge of another, but in the hollow space over the ends of four barrels below it.
Connecticut western news., 1921-10-27
Store Potatoes When Dry
 But Never in Deep Piles

The object of storing any product is to preserve its quality during as long period as may be necessary or possible in order to permit it's dis posal at the most advantageous time. Investigations by the Bureau of Plant Industry, United States De- partment of Agriculture, show that the temperature best suited to the proper preservation of potatoes is one ranging from 32 to 45 degrees. In regions where the powdery dry rot occurs a temperature of B to 36 degrees holds the disease in check better than a higher one.
 It is found best not to store pota- toes in large piles when they are moist or covered with moist earth, as they quickly develop sufficient heat to injure the vitality of the tubers. If through unfavorable weather con- ditions it becomes necessary to store potatoes when they are wet and dirty, they should be spread out in a thin layer until they have become dry, after which they may be piled up. It is not desirable to store pota- toes to a greater depth than feet.
 Potatoes intended for table use should always be stored in a darken- ed cellar or storage house. Exposure
Connecticut western news., 1921-10-27
OUR FARMERS CORNER
Points About Cupboards

Have you plenty of well-planned cupboard and shelf space for storing utensils and food supplies? Save steps by grouping similar things and placing them near the part of the room where they will be used. For instance, suggests the United States Department of Agriculture, keep mixing bowls and spoons and such dry materials as sugar and flour near each other if possible. Marrow shelves often economize space better than wide ones and are easier to clean and to, keep in order. Low cupboards are on the whole preferred to those reaching to the ceiling, and are not so likely to become "catch-alls."
Connecticut western news., 1921-10-27

not be essential or desirable for the owner of the small flock from the standpoint of expense and intimate association with the flock, a con venient layout of the plant is always desirable. The person without ex- perience will do we'll to start in with a comparatively small flock and build it up gradually, but later, if he is specializing in poultry and eggs, a flock of such size that will require all his time should be kept.
 Simple Rule for Figuring Expenses.
 It is sometimes rather trouble some for the owner of a poultry flock to determine with much accur- acy just what it costs him to 1ain- tain a flock of laying hens. Experi- ence derived from the egg-laying contests conducted by the Farm Blu reau at Santa Cruz, Calif., has re, suited in the formulation of a rule that should be useful in arriving at the approximate cost. This rule may be expressed as follows: All of the expense f2r maintaining a flock of laying hens, apart from the cost of grain and mash but including mis- cellaneous supplies, interest on in vestment, depreciation, all labor but that of the owner, etc, amounts to approximately two-thirds of the cost of the grain and mash. In Cther words, the cost of the grain and mash is 60 per cent and all other expenses 40 per cent of the total.
Connecticut western news., 1921-10-27
to light quickly injures the quality of the potato for food purposes.
Make Light, Warm Comforts
 From Small Home Wool Clip

A small quantity of wool can sometimes be used to better adyan- tage at home than if marketed, sug- gests the United States Department of Agriculture. A wool filling for q comfort, bought ready-made and weighing from 2 to 1 pounds, costs about $5 to $7 covered with cheese cloth. As a single sheep may yield from to 10 pounds of wool at a clip, even allowing for shrinkage in weigth when the grease and dirt are removed, one or perhaps two soft comforts can be made from a fleece with a small outlay for materials if one has time and facilities for handl- ing the wool. Moreover, wool com forts are warmer in proportion to their weight than those with cotton filling and generally more pleasant to use.
 The wool must first be thoroughly cleaned. Separate the fleece into DOT tions small enough to handle easily, and wash the wool in hot soap studs (about from no to 120 degrees FL made from a good neutral soap, talk ing care that the wool does not be- come stringy which permits felting. Then squeeze out the suds as much as possible, and rinse the wool twice in equally hot water, adding little blu ing to the second water. Spread the wool thinly on paper or clean cloth and dry it quickly, preferably in the sun.
 When the wool is thoroughly dry, card it with wool or cotton cards, such cs may often be found stored in farm house attics or can be pur- chased on the market. This will re- move the smaller bits of trash, but burrs will have to be picked out by hand. The wool is now soft and fluffy and is ready for making into comforts. Arrange the wool in an even layer between two pieces of cheesecloth, whip the edges together, and tack or quilt through both cheesecloth and wool to hold the lat ter in place. Then make a second cover of pretty washable goods in harmony with the room where the
Connecticut western news., 1921-10-27
Beef Cattle Benefit Farm;
 Turn Dry Roughage to Profit

\ urn Dry Nougnage 10 EroHt
 The use of beef cattle in connec- tion with general farming through out the Corn Belt, says the United States Department of Agriculture, offers the following advantages:
 It is possible to make greater use of dry roughages produced on the farm, as beef cattle consume larger quantities of these feeds than any other class of live stock.
 Beef cattle can be used proftably on rough land unsuitable for crop production; also on low, wet land un- suitable for either crops or for other classes of stock.
 Beef cattle use the total rroduc- tion of grain and roughages on the average farm, without the purchase of other feeds, more efficiently than any other class of live stock.
 Beef cattle on the farm favor 8 well-balanced distribution of labor throughout the year. They require very little attention during the sum mer and fall, when crops need atten- tion, and during winter and early spring, when there is little field work to be done, farmers can utilize their time to advantage by caring for the breeding herd, wintering the stock CTS and feeders, or fattening some steers.
Connecticut western news., 1921-10-27
Keep the Overhead Down

And Keep eho Profits Down
 Simple methods and simplicity in buildings, equipment, and rations have much to do with the success of poultrymen, according to observa- tions and experiments made by the United States Department of Agri- culture. There is mistaken idea among many inexperienced poultry raisers that the more elaborate the preparations made for conducting a plant or for caring for a small flock the better the chance of success. The safer way is to keep down expenses as much as possible without interfer- ing with the health, comfort, and nourishment of the birds.
 It is natural to take pride in fine looking building provided with all the refinements that have been de signed to save labor and stimulate
Connecticut western news., 1921-10-27
Best Manner of Loading
 Barreled Apples in Car

A good system of loading barreled apples provides even distribution of the strain on the barrels, which must also be stacked tightly enough to avoid shifting and breaking. The barrels should be arranged in such a manner that adequate ventiltion will be afforded. The Bureau of Markets and Crop Estimates of the United States Department of Agriculture finds that the most popular and sat isfactory method of loading is that known as the alternating-straight load.
 This load is started by placing two rows of three barrels each, end to end, across the car, which leaves a space of about half the length of a barrel at the end of the rows. The