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The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-06-24
M0LES ARE GREAT NUISANCE
Bureau of Biological Survey Encour-
ages Eradication Of Trouble
some Little Pest.

THE little gentleman in black veil
vet" who caused the death of King
William III by digging the burrow that
tripped the English kings horse is
finding his black velvet jacket a
coveted possession. Reports from the
leading fur dealers in this country In
dictate that the number of American
mOleskins marketed during the last
fiscal year was 20 per cent greater
than for the preceding u months. The
bureau of biological survey. United
States Department of Agriculture, IS
largely responsible for this increase.
In conducting demonstrations In CO..
operation with public schools, states
extension services. and other Organiza-
lions. the bureau has encouraged the
eradication of the mole from terrific
ries where the little animal has be-
come a pest Boys and girls clubs
have been given an opportunity to
study the trapping methods most ef-
fective and also the best way TO care
for the tiny pelts. The years catch
of moles yielded a peltry value in the
state of Washington Of 10000, and,
due TO the efforts of the specialists. q
costly nuisance has been reduced.
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and federal sources for road and
bridge expenditure are: Alabama, &c.
100000; Arizona, $S,0000O0; Arkan-
sas, $12,OO0,OOO; California, S26OO0,-
600; Colorado, S7,OOO,000; Connecticut,
$8OO0,OO0; Delaware, $3,50O,OO0; Flor
ida, $7,725OO0; Georgia, $10.OOO.OOO;
Idaho. $4,5OO.OO0; Illinois. $20,OOO,00O;
Indiana, $9,5OO,OOO; Iowa, $37,0OO.-
900; Kansas, $20,O00,OO0; Kentucky,
SSOOO,OO0; Louisiana, $6,O0O,OO0;
Maine, $7,5OOOOO; Maryland, $780,
600; Massachusetts, $8,OOO,OOO; Alichi-
gan, $4,000, 900; Minnesota. $4,000
600; Mississippi, $11,OOO0O0; Mis-
souri,, $15,OOO,OOO; Montana, $780,
600; Nebraska, $6,OOO,OOO; Nevada.
S3,5OO,OOO; New Hampshire, $500
600; New Jersey, $16,OOO,OOO; New
Mexico, 100000; New York. $685.
OOO,OO0; North Carolina; $780,,
600; North Dakota, 100000;
Ohio, $35, 10000; Oklahoma, $S0OO,-
900; Oregon, $10.OOO,OOO; Pennsyl-
vania, $3O,OOO,OOO; Rhode Island, ST.,
100000; South Carolina, $6,0Oo,0OO
South Dakota, 100000; Tennessee.
$10,275,0 600; Texas, $66OOO,OOO; Utah,
100000; Vermont, 100000; Vir-
ginia, $10,OOOOOO; Washington. $14,-
100000; West Virginia. $S,000,0o0;
Wisconsin, $19,5OOO0O; Wyoming, 3d.
100000.
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the most profitable. These are known
among seed producers as stockings.
Roots for commercial seed produc-
ton are usually started about the
same time as beets intended for fac
tory purposes, though some growers
have had better success by starting
their strecklings a little later, as In
June July sowIngs may be satisfac-
tory II conditions happen TO be just
right, but usually contain large per-
centage OF roots too small for profit
able handling. To keep the roots
from growing too large. seed Is gen.
orally sown at the rate of 10 TO 16
pounds per acre and the plants are
left unthinned. 1t Is important that
the seed be of highest quality and. be-
cause an even stand is highly desir-
able. the bulletin recommends that
termination tests be made.
Harvest of Stocking.
The stocking harvest should be
started before freezing weather. In
northern Colorado 1t generally begins
by September 20 and is usually com
pleted with all the beets in the siIos
by October 10. Harvesting begins by
moving the tops of the stockings as
close to the ground as practicable. If
the mowers are run first one way and
then back again on the same row,
many leaves will be cut of which
would not be removed If the machines
were run in one direction only. The
beets are then plowed out, and in or
der to do this work so that they may
-
quently desirable to irrigate before
harvesting, especially if the soil is
dry. If the foliage of the stockings
is thick and heavy, 1t pays TO gather
the leaves and silo them for feed, but
usually they are left on the ground to
dry. In order to prevent drying out,
stockings must be hauled Immediately
after being pulled.
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clicked sharply, and / sank down into
the black ground shadow, every nerve
tingling with alarm. The gate oper-
ated almost noiselessly, yet my strain
ed ears could detect its stealthy move
ment, and hear the crunch of a heavy
footstep on the cinder path within.
The fellow evidently knew his way
even in that darkness. for there was no
hesitancy in his movements, no uncer-
tainty. He faded away along the rear
wall, and l became aware that he had
turned about the further corner. That
would naturally mean there was a
door there. L had evidently been
searching the wrong side.
Assured the man had vanished. and
that he sought entrance to the build
ing through some passage well known
to him, / crept forth along the end
wall, crouched low in the shadow,
using every precautiOn against dis
cOvery. All that was venturesome in
me held high carnival and nothing of
danger now could have held me back.
l reached the corner around which the
fellow had disappeared, but, in the in
tense bIackness, could perceive no
movement beyond, no sign of any pres
ence. / listened eagerly, scarcely ven
turing TO breathe, and in another mo-
ment was rewarded by hearing the gen
tie tap Of knuckles on wood few feet
away; there could be no doubt of the
nunber-twO raps, a pause, three
raps; the very signal mentioned in the
letter. l waited, still breathless, I'M
certain what had occurred, yet con-
WINGED the man ahead had been given
entrance.
Unable longer to withstand the
strain I took a step forward into the
darkness. At that instant the latch of
the gate clicked behind me.
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THE PLoTTERs.

Synopsis.-In a New York jewelry
store Philip Severn, United States
consular agent, notices a small box
phick attracts him. He purchases
r. Later ne discovers in a secret
compartment a writing giving q
ciew to a revolutionary movement
In this country ostensibIy seeking
to overthrow the Chilean govern
rlent but evidently international in
character. The writing mentions
rendezvous. and Severn decides to
Investigate. Finding the place men
toned IN the writing apparently de-
serted. Severn visits a saloon in
the vicinity A woman in the place
IS met by a man. seemingly by ap-
pOintment and Severn his suspi-
clons aroused, follows them.
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swiftly, knowing his way through the
tunity TO even glance backward when
he rounded the corner and bumped In
to me.
what the h-lll" he exclaimed
startled at the encounter. "Why. d-n
1t, Charlett, what are you slouching
here for7 You're Charlett, amt you p
YES" muttered. the assent actually
frightened out OF me; then added
lamely, 'T couldn't remember the sig.
nal"
The fellow laughed softly. releasing
his grip on my coat.
"If you attended more meetings
you'd be letter perfect" he said, his
English without an accent. where
have you been the last month-out of
town.
'Tn Washington" ventured, pray
ing the swift answer might suffice.
"Oh, I see," more heartily. $50 you
were the one Alva sent? Did the wom-
an come back with your"
The womanl Who could he mean
but the same girl who had been wait
ing in the saloon? / had ventured al
ready too far to draw back; / must
take yet another chance. an answer.
mot with me; that would be too
risky. She is here, though"
"Good enough. That means money.
Let's go In
He pushed past, and followed, to-
tally unable TO determine in my own
mind what to do. The fellow in the
darkness evidently mistook me for
some one of the gang. His confidence
in my identity as Charlett might win
me entrance-but what then? That
was not Charlett would certainly be re-
vealed by the first CLEAN of light, and
I would be helpless. was alone. un-
armed, and these fellows, beyond Ques-
ton, were engaged in a desperate
game. I am sure should never have
ventured 1t had not my companion
suddenly turned and grasped my
sleeve.
''You saw Mendez, of course?"
"Sure."
And he voSched for her; he says she
Is all right?"
'He chose her; that ought to be
enough"
HI, / suppose so, but even Men
dez has made mistakes. Here's the
door,"
He raped lightly, his fingers still
gripping my sleeve In grasp of friend
ship. could have broken away, and
ran for 1t, but something mysterious
held me. some odd fascination OF dam
ger. saw nothing. heard nothing. yet
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The Mystery of
theSilverDagger

had an instructive feeling that a mar
row wicket had opened in the door.
through which our dim outlines were
being scrutinized. 1 held my breath
expectantly.
VINO is there?' the voice was a
mere whisper. so close as to startle me.
"Gaspar Wine" was the answer, in
the same low tone, "163."
'What word?"
"Cervantes."
"But there are two of you"
"Oh, this is one of US. It's all right,
Juan; I'll vouch for him."
The fellow inside grumbled some
thing in indistinguishable Spanish, but
opened the door silently, just far
enough for us to slip through one at a
time. / felt Wine press past me, and
was aware that the guard closed and
barred the door, but could see nothing I;
not even my own hand before my eyes.
A latch clicked softly, and dim
ray Of light broke in upon US from
revealed passage beyond. 1t was so
faint as to scarcely render features Wis
ible, and, as my coat collar was still
upturned, pressed forward close be-
hind Wine without discovery. / could
perceive something of the fellow now,
a rather squat figure, concealed by
long. shapeless raincoat, wearing
closely trimmed beard. and horn spec
tacles His features were clearly for
eign, yet failed TO bespeak the fighting
type. l placed him as a theorist,
professor, perhaps, in some small col
Iege-
But my thoughts We're not SO toccu-
pied with my guide as with the prob
lem Of how I was to escape from him.
1 dare not go on into the presence Of
others, where discovery that was not
Charlett would be immediate. At any
cost 1 must avoid such exposure-but
how? The place in which we were
gave me little inspiration. 1t was
low pasSage-way, incloSed by rough
board walls, instantly driving home
upon me the impression that it had
been constructed for the very purpose
for which 1t was now being utilized
a secret entrance to prevent any CLEAN
of light from being seen without. This
precautiOn, coupled with the tightly
boarded passage, left the whole build
ing apparently deserted and desolate.
to any chance watcher without. This
was evidently no common, vulgar band
of schemers, but men with a definite
purpose in view, which they were en-
gagged in carrying out with true secret
efficiency. They were plotting revolu-
ton. Only a strange chance had given
me the clew, and only a reckless per-
sistency had opened a way before me.
Now my life was no longer my own; it
belonged to my country. I must live
to expose these men. But how?
My heart failed me as stared about
at the bare walls, and forward TO
where a heavy curtain draped the end
of the passage. This widened as we
advanced so as to form what evidently
had been designed as a cloakroom.
Wine stopped and removed his coat,
appropriating an unoccupied nail, and
I followed his example, rejoicing to OBJ
serve that he still remained so conf
dent of my identity as TO not once
glance around in my direction. The
fellow seemed obsessed with some spe-
cial desire, for he swept his eyes over
the swinging garments. and exclaimed:
mot half of them here yet. / want
a word with Alva before the show
opens, Charlett, so you better go right
on In. See you later"
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oIckIE KNEW.

A Boston clergyman has two sons.
fifteen and six years old. the elder OF
whom was TO be confirmed.
The bishop and several distinguished
persons were invited to dinner. The
mother of the boys, desiring TO show
off the younger, asked earnestly:
''Dickie. do you know what is going
TO happen in church tOday?"
Yep. l know" he answered
''What?" she asked, with q glance
around the table to call attention TO
the reply.
THE bish is going TO put his mitts
on brothers BEAM" Dickie remarked,
carelessly.-Boston Traveller.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-06-24
ADVANTAGES OF GOOD ROADS
Means Release to Farmer and City
Man From Bondage OF Rail-
road Dlscomforts.

To both city man and farmer the
good road means release from bond
age-bondage to electric, steam car
schedules and Observation-Disclosures
to misunderstanding to time. Coun-
ties and states where good roads have
become a steady part of progressive
program of legislation have seen val
ues shoot up in most surprising fash
ion, and this again has brought home
the fact that good roads pay for them
selves.
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centerS and secure the commodities
which he must obtain from these same
centers, specialists OF the United
States Department of Agriculture have
found. There has been a keenly felt
need in many rural communities for
such a means of transportation.
While in most places trucks are
owned and operated either by the
farmers for their personal benefit, or
by private individuals who hold them
selves ready to haul for the public
generally at an agreed rate. il is be
lieved that many rural communities
would find 1t more economical TO form
motor truck cooperative associations
Many farmers who live within 10 to -
miles of consuming centers raise ber-
ries, fruit, and truck crops. and most
of them deliver their produce directly
TO the city markets. During the busy
season this requires several trips each
week. To make the trip by team means
a long, hard day for both men and
horses.
Before undertaking the formation OF
such an association, specialists of the
department advise that a survey be
made 10 determine that an actual need
exists and that there will be sufficient
business to warrant operating at least
one truck. It must be remembered,
too. they say. that the personal factor
wiz in n large measure determine the
ultimate success of the association.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-06-24
BETTER
ROADS
FUNDS FOR BUILDING ROADS
Sum of s622. 0oo, 900 Available for
Highway and Bridge Construction
and Maintenance.

prepared by the u. s. Department of
Agriculture1
approximately $622,O00.0O0 is now
known TO be available for road and
bridge construction and maintenance
during the year 1921, according TO in
formation sent TO the bureau of public
roads, United States Department OF
Agriculture. by the several state high
way departments. Should pending
legislation be passed by congress and
additional appropriations be made for
federal aid, this sum would be in
creased by the amount of the federal
appropriation.
The approximate amounts available
to each of the states from local. state,
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-06-24
GRINDER HANDY AND USEFUL
Work Is Done Much Faster When
Tools Are Sharp-Grindstone
Put Out Of Business.

Sharp tools make the work 90 fast
er, but It's impossible to have them
without something with which TO do
the sharpening. A tool grinder Of the
high-speed type, either pedal or hand
turned, is handy and useful on any
farm. These grinders have about put
the old grindstOne, so disliked in our
bOyhood days. out of business
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DEMAND FOR GOOD HIGHWAYS
Nothing So Vital to transportation
System and Future of Automo-
tive Power.

Lets Preach 1t, Teach 1t and De-
mand Good Roads," says Orville ID.
Coppock, sales manager of the Com
merce Motor Car company. Detroit.
Nothing is so vital to the transpor-
tation system of our country, and the
future of the automotive industry as
good roads,"
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The Worst Yet.

There, Therel What has Ferdi-
nand been doing now?'
"Ohi mother, I'll never forgive him.
Last night he put mouse in his
change pocket and I nearly died OF
fright when touched 1T, and he never
woke up to comfort me-"
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-06-24
ARSENIC FOR CHERRY TREES
Also Best for Plums and Peaches and
Whole orchard-ParIs Green
Is Not Favored.

Paris green cannot be used on cher
~ trees. The best insectcide for gen
eraI purposes for cherry trees is ar
senate OF lead; IN fact. II is best for
plums and peaches and is generally
favored now for the whole orchard.
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What He Wished.

Cook Extracting folded paper from
an envelope)-I wish that this bill
from my tailor was like a glass OF
muddy water.
Hook-What's the explanation?
Cook-A glass of muddy water set
ties itself If allowed to stand.
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ait for the Gods

Fragrant woods have always been
held in highest esteem among primi-
tive people and were considered es-
American Forestry Magazine. Ac-
cordingly, they have figured promi-
nently In their religious ceremonies
and burial rites Sandalwood is of
the first rank.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-06-24
BAR Tractor From Roads.

Because of its tendency to damage
roads, the tractor is barred from many
state, county and private highways.
In spite of being thus in disrepute,
however, it is considered indispens-
able in many communities for build
ing, repairing and maintaining roads.
Many a fine dirt road owes Its smooth
ness and state of good repair to fire.
quent use of the drag or grader. pulled
BY husky tractor.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-06-24
ANY DETERIORATION is LOSS
Sooner or Later II Must Be Replaced
Whether inside or out-Wear
Starts at Surface.

Any deterioration Is a loss which
sooner or later must be replaced !;
whether Of buildings inside or out of
iron or wooden fences. concrete or ce-
ment structures, furniture, carriages,
wagons, tractors, implements-every-
thing. Anything with a surface needs
protection. All wear and tear starts
6rst at the surface.
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In for Business

Mrs Knowsitt-I think Mr.. Shyboy
will propose TO Anna tonight.
Mr. Knowsitt-What makes you
think so?
Mrs. Knowsitt-Didn't you notice
how determined she looked as she
went into the parlor?
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CHAPTER III.
Within the Factory Walls.

Whit Ute aCIOIy 7FdIIs-
I stood as though paralyZed. with
one foot uplifted, a hand pressed
against the wall, unable to move.
There was nothing could do TO avert
discovery, no place In which I could
crouch in hiding. The newcomer moved
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asIer.

The DOctor-You sleep too much.
You must get up three hours earlier
In the morning.
The Patient-Well. If it's all the
same to you. Doc. think I prefer to
go 10 bed three hours later.
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Strict Obedience.

when that henpecked mans wife
told him to beat it, he never moved a
foot from where he was"
$50 he defied her?'
"No; he kept on beating the carpet
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Entirely So

Judge Feedom-So Judge Cortly is
going to dine at your house. What
do you say IL do too7
Lawyer CortIy-I shall say It's IN
unexpected honor.
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DisIiked eeino in society,

''I've got to attend a dinner
Tonight" the oyster said:
Its the SWEETEST kind of a dinner
But I'd sooner be in my bed"
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Decrease Without Fertilizer.

Tests show that without fertilizer
yields of potatoes decrease rapidly.
averaging loss Of "a bushels In %
years.
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PRAISE COOPERATIVE
TRUCK ASSOCIATIONS
Handy Means of Transportation
at Reasonable Cost.
Opportunity Afforded Farmer Of Get
ting His Produce to Consuming
centers and Securing Supplies
for Farm Needs.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF AgricuIture.0
In many sections of the country dur
ing the past few years the motor truck
has met the need for some reliable,
convenient means of transportation at
a reasonable cost whereby the farmer
can get his produce to the consuming
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Free Advice.

Humor-Well. didn't have to pay
the doctor.
US-Why not?
Humor-He treated me.-ChaparraL
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Stunc!

She wed a man OF high estate.
But found, to her despair,
His high estate was nothing but
A castle In the air.
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Excellent Litter.

Cut straw or alfalfa makes an
excellent litter for the chicks 10 excer-
else in. but should be frequently
changed.
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Market the oId Hens-

The yearlings carried over from last
season have about finished laying now
and most of them won't lay enough
eggs TO pay their keep.
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of Course.

'fBacilli are invisible"
fright you are. at least those In
kisses are simply out of sight"
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-06-24

"Why don't you get him to prescribe
whisky" Whats the use? My doc
tor is a homeopath. Exchange
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Good Substitute.

Mrs. Newpop-Oh. VIII. baby is cry
ing for my new muff-what shall I do?
Mr. Newpop-Give him the cat.
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Chance of Expression.

"City people used TO laugh at the
farmer"
"Yes," said Farmer Corntossel. Now
he's got so proud an prosperous they
make faces at him."
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"Why are kisses like grapesT
Because they are incest when you
get tham Ia bunches."
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Keep out all weeds before they get
started. 1t Is easier and cheaper.
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EN- ROUTE.

Pihed Pas
sen ger waving
wildly to con-
ductor) Say,
usher, won't you
p'litely rogue
that lady in
front to take
her hat on7
Can't see q
thing.
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swiftly, knowing his way through the
darkness, and | had scarcely oppor-
tunity to even glance backward when
he rounded the corner and bumped In
Arizona republican., 1921-11-08
JU|I|OR MUSIC CUB
 IF CHANDLER MEETS

CHANDLER, Nov. 6-Several new members joined the Junior Music club last Saturday and there were a few visitors. Mrs. Chandler gave a very interesting talk on music and what it can do for community. Mrs. Handy, head of the senior musical club of Chandler, also talked Mrs. Orpha Barr was kind enough to have her Victrola brought over and they had the pleasure of hearing some fine opera singing. She also ex- plained the gre. opera Trovatore, telling them the meaning and the pathetic story from which it was composed.
 Speaking of the subject of music, much credit was paid Miss Myrtle Rice who did so much for the com- munity in tho past year putting can- tatas before the public and drilling the pupils in all the schools so ef- ficiently.
 A Halloween party was given last Saturday by Ms. W. A. Warringe1 Jr and Mrs W. 5. Lewis at the home of the latter. The affair was held in the caanety and many stunts were pulled off Dancing and other entertainments were provided. after which refreshments were served.
 A party of Chandler people blazed a new trail on the desert east of Chandler Sunday and also enjoyed a picnic dinner. The trip was made to Superior and return. Those go- ing were: J. B. Weber, D. A. Ja- cobson, Mir. and Mrs. Arthur E Price, Dr. Chandler, W N. Johnson MT and Mrs Lukin and Mir. and Mrs. S. A. M yer
 Invitations have been sent out by Mrs. Allen Hubbard and Miss Dor