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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16
Rebellion of Farmers Wives

The downtrodden farmers wives of
Nebraska have issued bill of rights.
They demand from their husbandS-a
power washing machine for every
tractor bought on the farm; a bath
tub in the house for every binder on
the farm; running water in the kit
chen for every riding pillow in the
field; kerosene cook stove for ev-
cry automobile truck; fireless cooker
for every new moving machine; their
share of the farm income. In a nut
shell, they demand the same labor
saving machinery in the house which
the husband demands in the fields,
and they have right to ask it. Too
often the comfort of the farmers
wife is the last thing considered on
the farm. In agricultural states the
insane asylums are largely recruited
from the class of farmers wives who
have submitted to the slavery of
ceaseless household work until ex-
hausted nature has given way.
OF course, there is no reason why
a man in Nebraska or Massachusetts
or California should buy the latest
labor saving machinery for his work
and leave his wife to the old labori-
Gus methods. He should not be rid
ing a tractor while his wife is doing
her washing on an old-fashioned
dashboard. In making their demands,
the women are not unreasonable. In
any life there must be time to rest
and reflect. Power labor saving ma
chimes and running water in the
house make farm life comfortable and
pleasant. The Nebraska women are
only asking for their rights.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16
DOING HIS DUTY

"For two years l suffered agonizing
pains in my stomach, belching up sour
and bitter fluids and gas. Tongue al
ways coated Doctors were unable tc
help me. The first dose of Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy made me feel 100
per cent better, end | am now feeling
better than at any time in my life.
deem it my duty to advise other suf-
ferers." 1t is a simple, harmless pre-,
paration that removes the catarrhal
mucus from the intestinal tract and al,
lays the inflammation which causet
practically all stomach, liver and in.
festival ailments, including appended
tbs. One dose will convince or money
refunded. At E. M. Laakman's, and
druggists everywhere.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16

standard in mower construction but
with the various parts so braced ant
strengthened that it can withstand
the heavier usage to which it will nat.
urally be subjected. 1t receives its
drive power from the traction of the
heavy wheels.
The outstanding features claimed
for this machine are:
1t is a one-man outfit.
1t is capable of being hitched in
stantly to any tractor.
1t is large enough to utilize prop
erly the power of smaller tractors.
In it's basic principles it does not
depart from those which have been
tried and found correct in the field.
1t is strong enough to withstand the
speed and rough usage of tractor OF.
Grafton and is thoroughly protected
against accidents.
1t makes the tractor and mower a
one-man outfit, since the controlling
levers are close to the front and the
raising and lowering of the cutter
bar is controlled by rope.
1t is easily adapted to different
grades of work since it is made with
two speeds for driving the knife.
Long life is guaranteed through the
use of numerous high class roller
bearings and with the dust-proof oil
both for the driving gears.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16
Woman Holds Record

A real dirt farmer is Mrs. Sidney
Sharp of Forum, Okla. who has been
designated the champion producer of
oats in eastern Oklahoma this year.
Her farm lands yielded 10 bushels to
the acre on an average, whereas many
other farmers in the neighborhcod
produced but rs to 80 bushels.
Mrs. Sharpe is the largest woman
land owner in Muskogee county. She
holds title to 800 acres, 500 of which
were in cultivation last year, and ran
three tractors.
Mrs. Sharpe is student of diversi-
fled farming. Although her land is
located in a rich cotton country, she
devotes but a reasonable acreage to
that staple. In addition to raising
oats and wheat, she produces corn,
kafir, sorghum and other feed crops.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16
HARVESTING OUR FORESTS

We have had much academic talk
about the importance of forestry" in
this country. Spasmodic press cob.
demnation of the reckless commercial
exploitation of our timber lands has
become familiar. Yet we have not
walked up to any vivid realization of
the disastrous drouths and floods con-
sequent on this denudation. The woe
full diminishing of our lumber supply
has recently impressed many of us
through enhanced building costs; but
we are still far behind most European
countries in appreciation of the vital
Importance of the broad national for
estry policy. In Germany and in
France the forests are for the most
part national property and are farm
ed" with every application of the ut
most skill and knowledge, looking not
merely to immediate profits, but also
to continuous and improved production
for generations ahead.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16
What a Careless Chicken Did

I
The farmer at Bangor who lost a
$1,000 barn from fire when a chicken
few up, tipping over hanging Ian
tern which set the barn afire, now
probably wishes that he had spent
5000 or $500 in installing a complete
electric light service for both house
and barn.
Not every farmer, of course, can af-
ford to have the modern system of
lights like his city brother, but on the
other hand, many can and don't, The
farmer who installs electric light and
power on the farm is doing his part
not only to make better conditions on
the farm but also making for safety
from fires. Lanterns and lamps
around barn or house are always dam
gerous. They make for constant dam
ger of fire or explosion.
When the farmer installs his minia-
ture power plant he gets a double
measure of blessing. With the flip OF
the button he gets his lights in house
or barn and when he gets the belts
adjusted, with another flip he can
turn on the power that runs the
cream separator, "buzz" the wood,
pumps the water and grinds the feed,
not to mention running the washing
machine for friend wife.
Verify it is great and wonderful
age in which we can live and all
should be glad that the farmer is get
ting an increased Measure of modern
comfort.--Albion (Mich.) Record.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16

In the Scottish Highlands, exploita-
brought to such standardized cultiva-
ton and results that the annual tim
Der crop yield compares favorably
with that from grain crops in the low
lands. At the same time, these wood
ed hillsides yield crop of health and
wholesome recreation as the nations
Playground crop Unreasonable in
terms of money. University students
in particular delight to spend their
summer holidays helping in the regu-
lar work of contemporaneous planting
and harvesting in the woods, and re-
turning to their studies in the autumn
physically braced and hardened and
with brains cleared and invigorated
by their happy outing. Forest fires
which are so constant and serious
source of loss in this country are
practically unknown abroad, thanks to
the adoption of common sense pre-
cautions.
Of foremost Importance, then, must
be considered the experiment now I'M
der way on large tract of forest
land in Michigan's upper Peninsula.
Here, under the policy adopted, only
mature trees are cut. Underbrush
and the waste wood incidental to lum-
bering operations are carefully clear
ed away to protect the remaining
trees against fire and the young trees
are permitted to attain maturity.
Meantime, the ground about these
trees will be seeded so that when they
are cut a new growth will be well
started.
This radical change in practical
methods of treating our forest wealth
is in the true interest of the public and
may well be commended to nation
wide attention.--Dearborn Independ-
ent.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16
The Farm Advisers Big Job

Probably no class of men connected
with the promotion of agriculture are
engaged in such extensive and impor-
tant activities as the farm adviser.
In addressing a meeting of farm ad-
visers recently, Prof. w. F. Hands
chin, vice-director of extension work
at the University of Illinois, said:
"You might as we'll come out square
and face the truth one time as an
other, for by it your work will be
judged in the end. The truth is that
the work of improved production is
the biggest job before you, and is your
main job. make no apology and you
need make none for that declaration.
Improved and more economic produc-
ton is the biggest thing today and
that offers genuine aid to the farmer
to help him out of his present diff
culties."
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16
College to Help Tractor Show

The agricultural engineering de-
partment of the Minnesota College Of
Agriculture is preparing to cooper
ate with the managers of the Nation
al Tractor Show to be held at the
Minnesota State Fair Grounds Feb
ruary to IL.
Power farming has become estab-
lished in Minnesota. During the first
years of tractor invention and devel-
opment our work along this line was
rather different from what we shall
make it from this time on" says VIM.
Boss, head of the engineering depart
ment. eve feel now that we can put
on a regular course in power farming
that will be of exceptional value to
Minnesota farmers"
Four professors from the agricul-
tural college will be available for the
conduct of the educational work at
the show. They include Prof. Boss, J.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16
Trekking With a Tractor Train


The picturesque prairie schooner of
olden times which even up to recent
times has been seen occasionally in the
western countries seems doomed. A
new type of schooner has taken its
place, according to report in the I'M
plement & Tractor Trade Journal.
When Evan P. Green, of Weiser,
Idaho, wanted to move to his new
farm in the Jordan Valley of Oregon,
he purchased a tractor and loaded his
goods and chattels into wagons which
he hauled behind his tractor. The to-
tai load pulled was four tons. The ev-
represent Lizzie brought up the rear,
but in humiliation, as its front wheels
were lifted off the ground and it was
being dragged with the rest of the
load.
The tractor was equipped with a
headlight to permit night travelling
and the drive wheels were fitted with
extension rims with spade lugs to
provide better traction on soft roads.
The nose bag" for the tractor, a
fifty gallon steel fuel drum, was
strapped on the side of the farm wag-
on.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16
And She Runs the Tractor

Miss Mary E. W. Risteau, the only
one of the three women nominees for
the Maryland legislature elected re-
Gently, is farmer and Democrat.
She has been in charge Of a 300-acre
farm in Hartford county for several
years and when congratulated on her
election, said chat she was more used
to running a tractor than this legisla-
tive honor. "But take things as they
come" she added, land l suppose I'll
get used to this. too. I've been doing
a mans job on a farm and I intend
to do a mans job in the legislature.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16
A Self-tying Hay Baler

Hay growers will welcome a new
invention which so far as the hand
ling of hay is concerned is as inter
esting as the invention of the binder
knotter was to the harvest world. E.
r. Koontz of Richards, Mo-, has de-
vised an apparatus to be attached to
o hay baler, whereby the ties are made
automatically, perfectly and solidly.
According to reports, it never misses.
A reputable commercial firm already
is manufacturing it.
With a power-operated baler and
with tits self-tying apparatus, the la
Dor in baling hay is reduced to a min
imum and more bales can be gotten
out in a day than formerly could be
done with the use of two men to fas-
ten the bale ties. 1t is another in
stance of power and ingenuity in in
creasing production and lowering
costs.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16
Champion Tractor County

The American Legion from SUIT
CART, Ark, brought with it to Kansas
City for the American Legion con-
vention an exhibit of rice, the chief
product of Arkansas county, in which
Stuttgart is located. Arkansas county
farmers pay more income tax, thanks
to rice. than the farmers of any cout>
ty in the Union, and own more trac-
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

reach the diseased portion of the ear.
Catarrhal Deafness requires constitu-
tional treatment HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE is constitutional remedy.
Catarrhal Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining of
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is
infiamed you have rumbling sound or
Imperfect hearing, and when II is entire
~ closed Deafness is the result. Unless
hearing may be destroyed forever.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE acts
through the blood on the mucous sur
faces of the system, thus reducing the in
fammation and restoring normal condi-
tons.
Circulars free. All Druggists.
B. ]. Chcaeg & Co.. Tcledos ohio.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16
New Type of Tractor Mower

In the last year or two several
moving machines have been devised
for attachment to tractors but in ev-
cry case they have been made prac-
tically part of the machine. There
has recently been developed a new
type of mower which is designed to be
attached to the draw-bar of the trac-
tor and drawn by it, as plows are
drawn.
1t is an eight-foot machine built
along lines already recognized as
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16

P. Torrance and J. L. Larson, farm
motors experts, and L. B. Bassett, in
structor in farm machinery. They are
now working on plans for exhibits
and instruction that will add greatly
to the value Of the big tractor show
scheduled for the coming winter and
furnish an opportunity fer farmers to
receive valuable educational instruc-
ton in power farming.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16
wholesale Land Clearing in Wisconsin

wholesale Land clearing IN wisconsin
In the vicinity of Ojibva, Wis,
where there is large amount of cut
over land, large tractor pulling two
enormous 22-inch plows has been
wreaking havoc among the wild brush
lands and making ploved fields out of
them.
Three teams and a crew of men had
hard work keeping ahead of the trac-
tor moving the larger logs and stumps
out of the way. What a contrast!
Ahead of the tractor, non-producing
wilderness; behind tie plows the fin
est mellow loan soil begging for a
chance to produce crops. The tractor
pushes itself through brush land and
leaves farms behind.
There has been considerable dis
cussion as to the advisability of plow-
ing under heavy brush. Some of the
best authorities say it is good for the
land and it saves $40 to $12 an acre
in the cost of brushing. Power plow-
ing has opened big possibilities for
rapid land clearing. The quicker the
unimproved land is plowed and put to
producing crops, the quicker will come
prosperity.
Next year every farmer now max
ing use of tractors will have new
acreage plowed deep with gasoline
power. Then will follow more cows
pigs and chickens, more barns with
silos, and then the new farm home
with modern improvements.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16

Another great step toward wiping
out the wounds of the war was taken
when England, France and the allied
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16

tors than ARE owned in any other
county in the union.
Evening journal., 1921-08-26
CIVIL WAR VETERAN
DIES AT MILFORD
spseIal % The EvenIng JournaI

Special to The Evening Journal
MILFORD. Aug. 26.--Thomas W.
Prettyman, aged ss years. a Civil
War veteran. died at his home In
Milford. "Wednesday evening, after a
lingering illness. Mr.. Prettyman was
born In Millsboro. October ~. 1898.
where he spent his early life.
AT the outbreak OF the war he
enlisted In the Third Delaware
Regiment aud was assigned TO Com
pany q. He was later Transferred
20 Company I. He was wounded IN
bayonct charge at the second bait
tie OF Bun Run. and was left on the
field FOR dead. He revived sufii-
cicntly to crawl 10 wagon and was
taken TO the hospital Upon his par
ial recovery he refused TO be dis.
charged, and again sought his rcgi-
ment al the front where he was
promoted TO Sergeant for bravery.
Mr.. Prettyman leaves widow
and two children. son and daugh.
ter. His son. william d.. lives a
/ Newark. n. j.. and his daughter 4,
Mrs. Annie Carmean. widow of tn,
late John Carmean. OF this town.
The funeral services win be held
sunday afternoon. nj 2 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1921-08-26
KILLED MAN; SELF
DEFENSE HER CLAIM

Ethel Gibbs. Negress. who is al
legged 20 have shot and killed James
Booker, Negro, during a quarrel last
Thursday. was held without bail FOR
the grand jury by Judge Hastings In
Municipal Court this morning on a
charge OF murder.
Ethel is said 10 have admitted
that she shot Booker In the head.
but maintains that Il was In self
defense. She and the man had been
quarreling. she Is said to have told.
when. fearing harm at his hands,
she shot him through the head with
q as Colt revolver. Booker died az
the Delaware Hospital
The only testimony heard this
morning was that OF Detective Riley,
He said that he received a call that
a man had been shot and. going 20
sol Lafayette street. found Booker
lying on the floor with a bullet
wound In the temple. Ethel was ar
rested a short time later and con-
fessed. he said.
Evening journal., 1921-08-26
Pat For Your Complexion
1T TONES THE
SKIN

tinue patting to keep it clear. Cool
ing the patter with ice water helps
its effectiveness. But squeeze it dry
before using.
Pattcr.
And your nose. Mustn't have a
shiny nose. II your nose shines. be
sure, on the advice of your physi-
clan. that your liver is all right, and
then pat 10 start the circulation OF
that too neglected section Of skin.
Pattng is wonderful, too. for the
eyes. Pat gently around them with
skin food and watch them brighten
up. Patting does away with the
puffs under them. the dark circles
and strengthens sagging muscles.
II you would give the patting a
really professional touch. buy a very
pliable wire fly swatter Cut Il down
so it is about two inches in dame
ter, cover it with chamois skin and
then with absorbent cotton. Put a
rubber band around the handle of
the swatter TO hold the cotton tight.
Then patti
Evening journal., 1921-08-26
VISITOR C0MMENDS
CITY POLICEMEN

Mayor Harvey has received the
following letter from s. 1. Cooper
assistant manager OF the Southern
Pacific Company. Atlantic steamship
Lines. Of New York. complimenting
wiiminrton's police department
southern Pacinc Company.
Atlantic steamship Lines.
New York. August %. 1891.
His Honor. the Mayor of Whining
ton. wilmington, Del.
Dear Sir; / have Just returned
from a long motor trip THAI took me
through many cities, including twice
through Wilmington and think it
Is due you and to your police force
to tell you that in no city did meet
such courteous and ohliging officers
as / met In Wilmington and Phil
adelphia. We became somewhat
mixed In getting into and out OF VIII
mington and each OF them displayed
the utmost consideration and cour-
tesy and really seemed anxious 20 al.
rect instead OF command and domi-
neer. one officer near the DUPONT
Hotel was 80 considerate rs 90 as
sure me that personal effects left IN
my car while / went into the hotel
would he looked after and actually
solicited that 1 drive around IN,
block and come back 10 him so ne
could tell me how TO get out OF tn,
city toward New Castle S-2o-2i ia
a. m. This wns mos unusual and
congratulate you and compliment th'
City OF Wilmington on the splendid
personnel OF the Police Department
II IS certainly a pleasure and re-
freshinE TO come In contact with
such officers Of the law. and 7 shall
always remember with pleasure the
treatment we received az their handi
for no reason than 90 obllge.
yours truly.
"s 7. COOPER.
Assistant Manager"
Evening journal., 1921-08-26
sunday WILDE
BIGQUARTERLY
President of Conference
Will be Speaker at 1890
O'clock Meeting

"Big Quarterly will be observed
on Sunday. and as has been the Gus
tom for years, tho principal services
OF the day will be held az the
A. 4. Church. on French street
above Eighth.
wilmington will be the mecca FOR
Negroes from the surrounding
country. and there will be thous-
ands OF visitors from all parts OF
the State. Pennsylvania, Maryland
and New Jersey. While "Big Quar-
terly" apparently does not attract
the attention that Il did a quarter
OF a century ago. French street no
doubt will be crowded as usual from
early morning until late at night.
The celebration is under the aus
pices OF the A. u. Church. OF which
the Rev. j. W. Brown Is pastor. The
frst service will be the annual love-
feast at the above church. from 7
to 3 o'clock sunday morning. and will
be conducted by the Revs. c. n.
Walker and J. c. Dennison.
At 1889 o'clock there will be
preaching I'm the auditorium OF the
church by the Rev. J. II. Ben, presi-
dentof the Conference and in the
grove in the rear Of the church at
the same hour. with the Rev J. T.
Rector in charge. There will also
be preaching services at $50 and
745 o'clock. Music will be fur
nished by the choir OF the church.
Mrs r. Chippey. directress. and
Prof. William Chippey. organist. All
services on standard time.