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Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-24
Plan Of State Inspection.

The Maine Department of Agriculture
10 primarily aimed to be service for the
up-oulding OF agriculture In this state.
Last season when freight rates were the
highest ever known, the crop OF potatoes
In particular tie largest In years, With
correspondingly low prices and slow
demand, 1t was Q question a. to what
this department could do to be of assist
ance. The proposition was put up in
the form OF a circular letter, asking
many shippers and large growers of
potatoes In this state il they considered
that some sort of shipping point in
spection might be of use to them. TIE
replies, with one exception, indicated
that soms such service would be of value.
rne following suggestiops are presented
on the supposition that II available funds
can be found to carry II out the expert.
ment may meet with the ideas of those
most vitality interested.
First, this service should protect the
shipper by furnishing him with q state
ment OF the actual condition of his
products at the time OF shipment.
Second, the receiver of goods should be
absolutely assured that the inspection
statement Ia absolutely true, and deter
mined by disinterested party.
How these two requirements may be
fulfilled is question, and the following
may help accomplish these desirable
ends: First, as the osrlot shipments OF
this state are mostly disposed of In other
states the grades on which a service
should be founded must be recognized
outside as we'll as within the state, and
for most products U. 8. grades are the
nearest which fulfill these conditions;
conse equently they should form the basic
OF the standard. Next, determination
of the condition of the products In.
spected should be by some individual
thoroughly practical and experienced In
the commodity covered.
This inspector should be licensed by
the state and largely sslf-susta lining BY
the fees collected. Failure to perform
bis duties in an entirely satisfactory
manner would mean revocation of his
license. 1t is suggested that In other
states where this service has been at
tempted the inspection fees have varied
from 81 to "a per car. The inspector
should take means to obtain representa-
tive samples from three or more sections
of the car, and should there prove to be
wide variation 10 the samples q larger
number should be taken. From actual
count of these specimens the statement
should be made and signed by the in-
spector, copies of which should be sent
to the division of markets, which would
issue the license certificates.-C. NJ.
White.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-24

turned his head reproachfully. then
broke into q trot and brought his
driver to the very feet Of Ellen Mary.
Nothing doing, Ellen Mary" said
John as brightly as possible. "A fur
niture catalogue for your aunt and a
letter from Cousin Emmie." Then, as
the girls lip trembled in spite Of her
self, he leaned forward and with the
privilege of a lifetlme's acquaintance
asked gently. "Are you SO awfully dis
appointed"
For a moment 1t looked as II she
were not going to reply. Then she
eyaded the issue. "Oh, no." she said,
and managed a smile. II Just didn't
know but there might be something
for me-not that really expected any
thing"
But John knew better, and as he
started on his rounds again he shook
his head thoughtfully. His dealings
with Edward Smith had led him to the
conclusion that he was just the sort
of fellow to enjoy himself In a girls
company when she was around and
then forget her Immediately he was
away.
No doubt he had enjoyed filling this
little unsophisticated country girls
mind with interesting tales showing
what q fine fellow he really was, but
never dreaming, or else careless OF the
fact II he did, that she was endowing
him with all the attributes Of Prince
Charming suddenly come from a sort
Of city fairyland to make her his.
Suddenly an idea occurred to John.
AS postman he could play no games
with letters, but as private individ-
ual he had the same privilege as any
man to take a hand In Strengthening
out another's affairs, which In this
case meant weaving Ellen Mary's
thoughts from the person who so evil
IDENTIFY would never communicate with
her again.
That evening John. much to his
mothers curiosity, betook himself to
his room, where he spent an hour In
gazing at his desk and 10 minutes In
composing a short. note which ran as
follows:
"Dear Ellen Mary" (He felt very
sure that the Smith person had used
Ellen Mary's first name.)
II often think happily Of my sum-
mer with you and your aunt This is
to thank you for your hospitality.
"Yours sincerely,
Edward Smith,"
Il was brief and to the point, but
contained no statements which might,
In case Edward ever did write, cause
any tangles. He had wanted to hint
at the approaching nuptials Of the
said Smith, but decided against 1t as
being too drastic an interference with
anothers affairs. The note as it stood,
he hoped, would cause Ellen Mary to
realize the finality Of the episode.
Having written 1t, he sealed and ad.
dressed 1t, and sent 1t inclosed to his
brother In the city, to be mailed from
there.
The following day John went on his
vacation, which he had postponed un-
til the fall owing to an inability to
obtain q substitute before.
And It must be confessed that ~
distance grew between him and Ellen
Mary his heart grew distinctly fonder.
even al his fears grew stronger that
he bad meAdlad ulMaHlntahlZ and
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-24
Chinese Railway.

OF 8,S36 miles Of railway in China
In 1918, more than 1000 miles Of main
and branch lines were owned and op-
Grated by the government, these com
prising IA railways In IA out Of the ID
provinces. In addition there were IL
provincial and private railways (some
owned by mining companies) aggre-
eating 425 miles and five concession
lines aggregating near $500 miles
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-24
Is Man Response sible for Potato Insectsa


The tradition has lasted from the day
OF Pbsraoh's punishment to the preseu,
time, that a plague of insects ia the
work of the Lord. There seem to bt
two reasons for this idea. In the first
place, the natural causes that lead t.
these disasters are not generally under.
stood. In the second, there is the human
tendency to lay such burdens on shoul
ders broader than our own. However
1t behooves rs honestly to examine The
record of our own deeds and to consider
whether We need look higher than mans
stature for the responsible cause of even
such Affections as insect plaques.
There ia no alibi. Ever since The
white man invaded this country, oul
race has been busy meddling with tbe
"baiaDce of nature" Some of our mis-.
chief has been unavoidable and some oil
1t has been wanton. The most serious
mistake, so far as our own good is con-
cerned, has been the incredibly genera
slaughter Of birds, those native entomol.
ogists who originally held the insect
hordes iu check. The faster what re-
main of these winged entomologists are
nHiOe VA k0'thOA " outo0iSOo Va oy Jul
feline agents., the faster our bills fol
sprays and spray machinery will In
crease.
A few years ago man of Maine made
frantic appeal for help from the Agri
cultural Experiment Station. The ento'
mologist went to see his place. 1t was
July. The trees in bis woodlot, in full
leaf few weeks before, stood as naked
ss il 1t had been January. This mar
boasted of being owner of twelve hand
some cats; yet the insect plague that
visited his trees seemed 10 him as mys
tsriously unaccoun'able as very mira
Gle.
The generality that there is an inevita
BILE relation Universe as to rsti') between
the number of birds and the number OF
insects applies as we'll TO corn and pota
to pests as to other insect dangers. Lack
of cooperation with birds, those most
faithful and efficient entnmologists
brings to those who sin against them 6
sure punlshment-unto the third and
fourth generation l-Dr. Edith M. Patch
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-24
Comparisons Arc Sometime. odlous.

Johnny was attending his first
grade school. after graduating from
kindergarten, where he greatly adored
his teacher, a pretty young woman In
her teens. His mother noticed his
lack of enthusiasm In his new studies,
and that he never mentioned his
teacher.
Finally. one night when she was
putting him to bed, she asked:
Johnny, don't yCu like your new
teacher7"
"Oh, I like her well enough" he re-
piled, "but, mother. she looks just Ike
q potato chip"
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-24
Mr. Mclntirers Cow.

In the latest Reported Tests Of Hol-
-Friesian Cows" published b.
weekly by Malcolm 81. Gardner, Della
van, Wisconsin, Superintendent Of Ad-
ysncsd Registry Of the Holstein-F -Friesian
A ssocistion of America, L. K. McIntlre
Of East Waterford, Maine, has one OF bis
purs-bred registered Holstsins listed.
This COW, Maggie Alcartra Soldene, is
reported ss having made at the age OF
four years and one month . record OF
4S0 pounds Of milk and 70 poGnds OF oas y.
tor fat, In seven days, equiva'ens 70 ~
pounds of butter.
Tests of this kind are supervised oy
one or more representatives from tns
Dairy Division of the College OF Agricul
turs present at each feeding and milking
to weigh the milk and test it for outtel
fat content. A duplicate sample OF tni'
milk 10 forwarded to the State College
where careful check 10 made before tns
record is reported.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-24
Too Late.

"Ahl" exclaimed the fallen baseball
star as he wiped away tear. "If l
had only thought about that song the
young people were singing when I was
a bush league playerw
rWhat was itT asked sympathetic
friend.
stake Back Your Gold r"-Birm-
ingham Age-Herald.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-24
III. LIZ. immortal.

We are born for q. higher destiny
than earth; there u realm where
the rainbow never fades. where Tho
stars will be spread before % IKE
islands that slumber on the ocean ana
whOe the beings that pass before -
Ike shadows win stay In our presence
forsver.-Bulwer-Lyttcn.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-24
.Flt for the Code.

Fragrant woods have always oeen
held In highest esteem among pr1mi-
tive people and were considered es'
pecially pleasing to the gods, says the
American Forestry Magazine. Ac'
cordingiy, they have figured promi-
nently In their religious ceremonies
and burial ritea Sandalwood y Oh
the nrst rank.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-24
Wood In Bowling.

Wood supplies the principal ap-
paratus for playing a number OF
games where rolling balls have a part
to perform, says the American For
estry Magazine Of Washington. The
bowling alley is well known. The spe-
-cially made floor Of the alley Is
generally of maple or Of longleaf pine.
Lignum-vitae is regarded as the best
wood for bowling balls. It possesses
the requisite weight and is exceedingly
hard and tough. The pins are gen.
orally Of maple. This is sufficiently
hard to stand much pounding, and no
other of equal cost is SO satisfactory.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-24
One Moro Credit Given China.

Capt Stanley Flower. director OF
the geological gardens at Giza, Cairo
Egypt, has prepared considerable
data On the subject, which he 90
tanned from authoritative sources Ac'
cordaag to Captain Flo .ser. though the
sncient Egyptians kept wild animais
In captivity, he first geological gar
dsn OF which there u definite knowE
edge was fsusded BY the nrst empef'
or Of the Chez dynasty. about eleven
B. q. in China. Il was called the an'
telliaencs Park." and had sciennoe
and educational object
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-24
Wood Avoffs Ivil

There are numerous curious q %
perstiious beliefs regarding fragrans
woods says the Amsracan Forestry
Magazine. The Burmese have Q -
perstition that beams At balances
should be made Of the Thitman -
prince Of woodx (Podsarpu nssu
folia), while Q peg Of It driven into Q
house post or boats win avert evil
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-24
eurs indication.

Marker-"I think the gilt % on the
gingerbread 20 far 40 the marriage OF
the Newlyweds u concerned" Quis'
,serl"Why do you say thatr Marx
.erLsMrs. Newlywed has started eat
sing onions again..-Answers, Lenaoa
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-24
Bad Housing and rubercuIosIs.

Because Of lack Of housing In New
York Doctor Copeland, city health
commissioner. fears an increase in the
tuberculosis mortality rate. He says
Insanitary conditions create an ex-
cellent field for the spread Of disease
and are sure to result In q moral and
mental degeneracy.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-24
that she would, II she learned Of It,
treat him with the scorn an interfering
simpleton deserves.

that she would, II she learned Of 1t,
treat him with the scorn an interfering
simpleton deserves.
Fortunately. however, he reflected.
as he started out on the first delivery
after bis return, she did not know.
and he would be able to tell after
one look into her clear eyes Il she
were still grieving over the detection
Of that worthless youth.
With alternate hope and fear he
made the turn in the road which would
bring him into her sight II she were
watching, although he doubted very
much. now that her waiting was over,
If she would still run down at his
coming. Furniture catalogs and let
tiers from Aunt Emmie, while divert
ing in their way, were not worth such
great expectation.
Yes, there she was, by Georgel She
had letters in her hand, too-it wasn't
possible she would reply to his curt
epistlel
As he drew up to the box, he no
ticed an odd expression on her face
not grief, not anger-yet, what was
It?
"Well, I'm on the job again." he
said cheerfully. "How many stamps
t0dayf"
Then he noticed that the envelope
she held out had their stamps can.
celed. He took them wonderingly
from-her hand. AS he saw that one
was the one he had written, his heart
sank. He looked at the other.
"Read It," she said briefly.
He opened 1t slowly and obeyed.
Dear Ellen Mary:
I look back with pleasure on the
summer. Hope your aunt Is well and
you also.
Yours truly,
Edward Smith,
There was no address.
"He was q shade more decent than
I thought" was Johns inward COM
ment as he folded the letter.
"They both came last week." said
Ellen Mary in explanation. "and at
first I thought 1t odd. Then ! noticed
how different the writing was-and
I knew one was the writing had
seen when you made out money Or
ders." She lifted reproachful eyes.
why did you do 1t, Johnr' she asked.
John was not born to be an orator.
but at that moment there came to him
one of those felicitous phrases that
can swing the course of nations.
"For love of Ellen Mary" he said
gently, and was nearly overcome at
the light that leaped In her eyes.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-24
cIaaaIfxlna IL

II hear they penalize bachelors in
France"
"How do they classify the impostf'
Luxury tax"-Louisville Courier
Journal
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-24
LIftIno power Of Air.

The lifting power Of air u o.ioo
pounds per one thousand cuSic feel
Of air for each degree Fahrenhei'
above the temperature Of the sur
rounding air. This weight is the total
weight inclusive Of the dead weight d
th0 balloon.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-24

The greatest contribution which this
generation can make to the progress OF
dsirying will DO to place the industry oy
cooperation upon . sound business
basis, 20 that The producer Will have
greater control Of the market for dairy
products.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-24

There seems to be some question 90 to
tbe color of Holstein and Friesiau COWS,
st least there was In the mind OF the
ANAL boy. He wanted to know whether
thev we're white COWS with black spots,
ar black COWS with white spots.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-24
moss Remarkable gshs.

A wonderful echo can be heard In
room In the castle Of Simonetta, near
Milan. 4 lsud noise sueb - Q, pistol
hot =, sspsatsd % timsa A..
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-24

seed time is again with %, and We oil
know that II We do we'll our part k'no
Nature will never fall us in our needs.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-24

Give the neighbors . real treat and
make the backyard - attractive - tho
front.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-24
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPsxD THE PLow.-

"srzxD THE pLow.-
A Pig Puzzle.
git tree lsetel pig,
Dey're black LAX de coal.
All 40 shiny an fat,
scarcely can tole
Wedder wan was nam Pat
Or 'Poleon or Mig.
For dem tree leetIe Dig
i maxi ev'ry day
Wan beeg pail o. nice slop-
MIX grain, milk an whey
An dey eat ev'ry drop,
Don't leave wan small swig.
DEN put In dem tree pig;
Dey don't III dat pail
Five. seek tam was try,
Head, body an tall
Can you pleas tole me WV
Das pail was too beeg7
IL you kip leetle pig
You know dis WAS true:
WAITS become al dat slopl
Dere's puzzle for youi
'Spose dey ever will stop
Mag hog Of derself?
"A n. n
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-24

Paint Is . preservativs q vel = :
bsautider.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-24
WANTED.

PeerIs... .S a. women everywhere 10 ssii the New
The 90, supreme Accident and Health Policy.
pablic. opouncn ever offered the insuring
Sso socd liberal srency prono~,sso.. ;or tho
eoasrsrs.u ussoss their part or spare time Besser
Rspress...aS,t, .St those Who win become Full Time
rxRRI 20 ~. Write for full parsicalaxs.
Ass nrssszsoALTY COMPANY. Keens,
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-24

his speech, Senator Tarbeil placed
in question the solyency Of five COM
panies, three Of them with headquar-
ters in London, and declared the prin-
;cipal assets Of these companies were
naturally foreign securities.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-04

than the "tut-tut" which has been
accredited to him on having made
a faux pas at golf. However cold and
austere he may lnave been accounted
in his dealings with public men, those
who have been privileged TO view his
family life from the inside of the cir
Gle testify that he is intensely human.
Because of the secrecy which has
been thrown around his physical con-
dition the country is probably most
is convalescent-so far as nature per-
mits-from what medically is called
t1hrombosis--a blood clot in one of the
arteries on the right side of his brain
which impairs the motor nerves in
the left arm and leg. He can walk
snort distances alone with the aid Of
cane; longer distances require the
use of a wheel chair. Walking up and
down stairs is a precarious experiment.
Mr.. Wilson was not stricken on the
league of nations speaking trip in the
west as is popularity supposed, but
wiphn six weeks after ne returned to
the White House. Warning signals,
of the coming attack were what caus-
ed his return. For three days after he
came back he seemed to be iutprov-
ing: in fact he took a motor ride the
! day before he was laid low, and on the
night before played billiards The
seizure came in the night, at an la'our
when the president was alone, and he
For a week his life was despaired of
| but his real condition was kept secret
! by his family. Then came a turn for
the better and for many weeks the
president was confined to his bed--a
bed in which Abraham Lincoln before
him probably had passed many night
of pain and sleeplessness Of a diff
ferent nature. Even the White House
barber was not admitted 10 the room,
and Mr.. Wilson usually clean shaven,
grew beard and made humorous
remarks 10 ais physicians and family
as he brushed Il for amusement several
times a day.
One evening he surprised Washing
ton by going to the theatre and walk
| ing only with the aid Of a cane which
he humorously called my third leg"
He probably never will play golf
again and may never deliver another
public speech although he will write
what me has TO say, in what extended
measure no one knows. His friends
say II may be u large one.
| Washington will now have pr'esl-
dent and one of the two living tx
presidents on its hands and official
dom is very interested TO see how it
will work OUT
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-04
WARM WELCOME Is GIVEN
ARDMORE PEOPLE ON
TRADE EXCURSION ROUTE
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men were at work brushing up the
city and nauling away trash.
The Methodist ladies served
wonderful dinner. DR.. Chappell made
one of his happy talks and Ed Sandlin
acquitted himself just like real or
ator. Wilson had some clever men AT
the dinner who gave the Ardmore
people royal welcome and many
good natured Jokes were passed from
one town to the other
j. w. Krueger observed that Frank
Sherwood was eating all the cake
and made complaint and Mr.. Sherwood
had TO finish his dinner on the scrag-
gy pieces of chicken. But when the
Methodist ladies saw the situation
they brought out more big cakes and
when the dinner was finished there
were cakes that had never been cut.
In the afternoon Healdton was WIS.,
tied and big reception was accorded
the excursionists and the excursion
run ahead of time until car made
a bad drive and got stuck in the
uluu Hcst uihe su'S' hS Pe' "
visited Davis and reached Sulphur
about 6 o'clock.
Many expressions Of JOY, were
heard as the Arbuckles were travers-
ed by the long procession Of cars
Sulphur people were very cordial.
A big supper was served and dancing
was INDUCED in last night at the
Artesian hotel.
There was a cordial welcome al
every stop during the day. The
speakers with the excursion cslleo
attention 10 the copies of the Ard
moreite that were being distributed
and the people eagerly took the
papers which advertised the big events
of Ardmore for next week.
The excursion left Sulphur this
morning, dinner was taken at Madill
and tonight will be spent in Sherman.
1t is expected that the party will al
rive home tomorrow noon.
Sherman is planning TO send twenty
cars to Ardmore to visit the auto
motive show next week.
Ardmore will have many hundreds
Of visitors next week, we have open
ed our doors and invited these peo-
pie and we must give them every at
tention. Rooms must be provided and
we must extend that brand Of cor
diality which has made Ardmore
famous as the most friendly town in
America
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-04

ceremonies. Some improvised seats
were provided by onlookers and points
Of vantage were picked out.
Forming a complete rim around the
capitol front, was marine guard,
the ranked men standing shoulder to
shoulder, effectualy guarding the re-
served sections set apart for congress
sional and official dignitaries.
The holders Of cards for the CALLER
les inside the capitol were ordered
10 line at the various gates and by
the time the doors were opened the
formations stretched back yards from
the entrance.