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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16
PEA ROOT-ROT FOUND
IN WESTERN STATES
Much of Seed Grown in Montana,
Idaho and Utah.
Survey Indicates That There Are In.
cIpIent Cases of Disease in Nearly
All of the Most Important
Districts.

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture.)
Does pea roOt-rOt, so destructive in
the pea-canning sections of the Eastern
and Central states, occur in the impor-
tant seed-producing sections of the
West, or is there some basis for the
belief Of the growers there that their
climate and soil safeguard them in
some way from loss? Is there any
danger of the spread of pea diseases
with western seed.
Answers to these questions have
been made by specialists of the bu-
reau Of plant industry, United States
Department of Agriculture, who have
studied the pea disease situation dur
ing the past season, which has been
one of heavy loss in some of the older
sections of the country, where pea
root-rot has now become so common
that many fields are unproductive and
the continuation Of the industry seems
uncertain in some localities.
Much of the seed used in the East
is grown in Montana, Idaho, and Utah,
where the industry is relatively young.
A survey Of these states, however, IN
dicates that there are incipient cases
Of pea root-rOt in nearly all Of the I'M
portant districts and that under pres
ent conditions 1t will be only matter
of time before this type of trouble is
as widespread as it is in the East.
In the same way the western potato
growers, who formerly escaped root
troubles, now find their yields very
greatly curtailed by Fusarium blight,
Rhizoctonia, and other fungus para
sites which have increased with the
longer culture Of the crop. The west
ern climate cannot be depended upon
to keep plants healthy. Growers
should therefore watch carefully for
the appearance Of pea root-rot and
practice the longest possible rotations
to prevent its development. The sit
uation is not one to Justify undue
alarm, but these findings should be
taken seriously If the interests Of the
pea crop in later years are to be safe
guarded.
The danger of spreading pea dis
eases with the seed Is minimized by
the department specialists, who point
out that only one disease, the leaf
and pod spot, is carried in this way,
and this is not as general or extensive
as has been believed.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16
Deterioration OF WOODLOTs
There Is Usually Almost No Young
Growth of Tree Species Where
Pastured Heavily.

Heavy pasturing of farm woods has
been one of the chief causes of their
deterioration, 1t has been found by the
forest service, United States Depart
ment of Agriculture. The severity of
damage depends largely upon the
number Of stock and the makeup of
the woods. In heavily pastured woods
there is usually almost no young
growth of the valuable tree species.
Cattle, horses, sheep, or goats eat
young seedlings, particularly the hard
woods, trample them out, or else
break them off. Hogs eat some kinds
of seed and thus prevent reproduction
from starting or root young seedlings
out of the ground and sometimes eat
the roots.
In those parts of the southern long
leaf pine region where hogs run wild
they are known to do a great deal of
damage to the seedlings and often
damage trees several feet in height
When driven out of the swamps by
high water in the late winter and early
spring they root up the long-leaf pine
ene ning< "rG 'e"arr t''e heavy roots.
Observations carried on i'll Louisiana
have shown stands of several thousand
long-leaf pine seedlings per acre where
protected against hogs and 10 seed
lings on adjacent areas which were
unprotected.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never
Suspect 1t
Applicants for Insurance Often
Rejected.

Judging from reports from druggists
who are constantly in direct touch with
the public, there is one preparation that
has been very successful in overcoming
these conditions. The mild and healing
influence of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for
it's remarkable record of success.
An examining physician for one of the
prominent Life Insurance Companies, in
an interview on the subject, made the as
tonishing statement that one reason why
SO many applicants for insurance are re-
jected is because kidney trouble is so
common to the American people, and the
large majority of those whose applica-
tions are declined do not even suspect
that they have the disease.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root is on sale
at all drug stores n bottles of two sizes,
medium and large. However, if you wish
first to test this great preparation send
ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y, for sample bottle. When
writing be sure and mention this paper.
Advertisement.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16
THE DOOR SLAMS
ON HAPPINESS
Poor Blood Makes Bad Health
Then Come the "BIues."

Once the vigor of red blood becomes
sapped of its strength, the door to hap
piness is literally slammed. Weari-
ness of body follows and it unfailingly
engenders depressed thoughts. To be
reserved and cheerless becomes n
habit After a time there is an almost
filmy dimness in the expression of the
eyes and a pallor to the skin. Days
seem dull and dark and difficult. A
sense of insufferable gloom pervades
the spirit.
Then it is that GUIDES Pepto-Mangan
is the great help. 1t is a red blood
builder. 1t puts red into the blood
increases the number of corpuscles
which make blood rich and red. When
the blood Is restored to its natural
healthy state, the sensation of we'll
being returns. Instead of shuffiing
along carelessly, there is the firm and
springy step, the bright lusterful eyes,
the clear complexion, identified with
the strength and vigor of good health.
The druggist has GUIDES Pepto-Man-
gan in both liquid and tablet form
Advertisement.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16

Many q bad man has been cowed
by the milk Of human kindness.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16
MOTHER! CLEAN
CHILD'S BOWELS WITH
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP

Even a sick child loves the 'fruity'
taste of california Fig Syrup" If the
little tongue is coated, or If your child
Is listless, cross, feverish, full Of cold,
or has collie, give a teaspoonful to
cleanse the liver and bowels. In few
hours you can see for yourself how
thoroughly it works all the constipa-
ton poison, sour bile and waste out Of
the bowels, and you have well, play
full child again.
Millions of mothers keep california
Fig Syrup" handy. They know a tea
spoonful today saves a sick child to-
morrow. Ask your druggist for genu-
ine "California Fig Syrup" which has
directions for babies and children Of
all ages printed on bottle. Mother !!
You must say california" or you may
get an imitation fig syrup-Advertise-
ment,
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16

what Is the matter? Won't they fit
you? Is the size so important?'
"My darling little girl" he laughed,
"what does 1t matter what the size
is. That is-it does matter about
wearing them I'm afraid, my love. But
to think you thought of me even
when you were getting the wedding
fineries and remembered the name Of
the collar.
They're my Christmas collars" he
exclaimed, "and I'll put them away
in the box with the Christmas bouquet
we're going to save. Such a Christ
mas gift from dear little bride
should never be mangled by any
laundry"
"What silly 1 am," she laughed
gaily.
"But such an adorable silly"
George answered as he kissed her.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16
MAKES MERRY WITH PUBLIC
In His Book, "WindmlIs," Gilbert
Canaan Pokes Fun at Many Ven.
cradle European Institutions.

Gilbert Canaan admits misunder.
standing of his pacifist attitude to-
ward the war in his preface to the
American edition Of "Windmills,'' but
avows firmly that "the attempt to re-
move militarism and military concep-
tions from among human preoccupa-
tions Is a good cause and I will serve
with the only weapon I know how to
use-the pen-which they say is
mightier than the sword or even the
howitzer. Having applied myself to
this service before the outbreak of
the great war, which for me began in
1911, I was not to be diverted from
it by the panic confusion Of those who
were overtaken by the calamity rath-
er than prepared for it,
With a solemnity which Is :,rot-
esque, he recounts in "Sannays Is
land" the wars between the Fattish
empire and Fatterland. The reader
will recognize many European insti.
tutions and events at which Mr..
Canaan is poking fun. A second read
ing reveals more of his sly illusions,
remarks the Springfield Republican.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16
POLICEMAN SAW THE LIGHT
Absence of illumination on Automo
bile Perfectly Justified Under the
Circumstances.

A certain town depended entirely
on electricity for it's lighting, and as
one large generating station sufficed
for the whole town, an accident at
the station suddenly plunged the town
into darkness one night.
The manager of the station was at
his private house at the time, but he
at once set out in his car for the
works. In his haste, however, he for
got to switch on the electric lights on
his car, which were, Of course, gen.
Grated off dry battery and the cars
accumulation.
On his way to the electric power
station he was stopped by police
man, who asked him why he had no
lights. The manager did little quick
thinking, then answered. half-humor-
ously:
"Of course my lights are out !!
Haven't they failed all over the
town."
The policeman touched his hat, and
said:
BEG pardon, sir, I forgot! Go
straight ahead!"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16
EvERYBoDY'S CHRISTMAS.

Let us put away the idea chat
Christmas is only fer children. The
real child is in our hearts, be we
young or old, and we are blest in
proportion as we can give ourselves
wholly to Christmas and all its sym
hols. The saying: Here comes a
fool. let us be serious" is never more
witty or true than on this wonderful
dav of excitement and delight; of un-
opened packages and the long stocking
bulging nightly with gifts.-Youth's
Companion.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16

mas afternoon. Then they had
planned to go to their own new little
home which they had just finished
furnishing and fixing up. They were
going to have their own little Christ
mas tree there-quite by themselves,
and their friends had left their we'd
ding presents and their Christmas
presents there. though almost all OF
the former they had seen. Of course
care you almost readv?' 1t was
Mrs. Allen calling up the stairs.
almost, mother DEAR" she an
swered.
you'll be late" her mother called.
"I'H hurry" she said
"Do you want any help?"
"No thank you, mother dear"
Agnes had said she wanted to get
ready by herself for the simple little
wedding. She wanted to think. She
didn't want a lot of people around
her. helping her, people she'd have to
talk to and smile when they talked.
She felt like smiling, of course, but
she wanted to smile by herself! She
wanted to say such things as Il love
him, I love him, I love him." all to
herself again and again as she was
getting ready for the wedding, as
she was thinking.
But she had taken longer than she
had thought. Yes, If she didn't hurry
she would be late! Still she would
have George all her life now. How
wonderful it would bel She wondered
If that was why brides were so often
late because they felt they had so
much time!
1t was a glorlously happy thought
to realize how much time she had.
She was only ten minutes late. The
few friends were at the Christmas
day wedding. And her bouquet was of
holly and mistletoe. She had always
said she would love to have such a
wedding bouquet. 1t would be so
merry and Christmasy and such
happy, gay kind of n bouquet.
George had consented of course. He
agreed to everything she said, be-
cause he loved her so, and she was SO
fair with him, too, because she loved
him so!
The ceremony was over. They
drove away in low sleigh with
jlngling bells to the small house.
There, by themselves, they opened
presents. What a glorious time they
had
And she had a little surprise for
him. Just a little bit of surprise.
But she knew he would like it.
"Open that box, there, George" she
said.
He opened it.
And looked at some collars, many,
many collars, all much too big for
him.
"When l was buying my wedding
clothes In town that time, George,
,I,n,. ,.,I
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16
ERCOT IS CAUSE
OF HUCEL LOSSES
Disease of Rye and Occasionally
Found on Wheat and Other
Cultivated Crops.
PRODUCE SPORES IN SPRING
AiIrent Has Become Widely Distrib-
uted Across Contlnent-Durum
Wheats Seem to Be More Sub
ject to Attack.

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture.)
Ergot, widespread disease of rye,
and occasionally reported on wheat
and the other cultivated cereals and
related grasses, has this year been OBJ
served In North Dakota as a destruc-
tive disease of wheat. Samples OF
thrashed wheat sent to the United
States Department Of Agriculture from
several points in northeastern North
Dakota carry as much as 10 per cent
by weight of the ergot bodies. This
figure does not fully represent the
probable amount Of ergot produced by
the crop, for an appreciable percent
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16

age of the sclerotia, or ergot bodies,
would, of course, be blown out with
foreign material either as a part of
the screenings or with the straw
through the blow stacker.
Ergot can be distinguished in ripen
ing wheat as large blush black bodies,
which In many instances are from
three to eight times as large as the
grain of wheat or rye which they dis
place In the head. Many Of these bod
les fall from the ripe wheat or rye
head during the process Of harvesting
and lie On the ground all winter. They
germinate In the spring and produce
spores which infect the wheat or rye
head when 1t Is in bloom.
AS a disease of wheat, ergot has be-
come widely distributed across the
country from New York to Oregon and
from the Canadian border to the south
ern limits Of wheat production, but not
until within the past three years has it
attracted more than passing attention.
From such observations as have been
lieve that the disease is becoming not
only more prevalent but is also more
widely distributed. The durum wheats
seem to be more subject to attack than
do the common wheats; at any rate,
reports based on field observations and
on samples of thrashed grain show a
higher percentage Of ergot in the du-
rum varieties.
Erqot Is Poisonous to Live Stock.
The Importance of ergot as a cereal
disease lies not so much in it's relation
to crop yield as it does In its poison
GUS effect upon animals that unwilling
Iy have been given ration of screen
ings or other feed containing the ergot
bodies. 1t is now generally accepted
that flour made from wheat or rye is
unfit for food If it contains more than
one-tenth of 1 per cent by weight Of
ergot. Screenings obtained from wheat
or rye affected with ergot would nat
urally include ergot bodies, and these
when ground at the feed mill are
scarcely recognizable as part Of the
grist. Such feed, when fed to poul-
try or other live stock, may result In
fatal poisoning.
AS cereal disease, ergOt may be
controlled by planting clean seed i'm
mediately after any other crop than
wheat or rye in which there was an
outbreak Of ergot.
Winter rye volunteers readily, and
these volunteer plants are almost al
ways badly infected with ergot. Sow
Ing wheat after rye, therefore, is bad
practice, for, regardless of whether the
ergot attacks the wheat, its presence
In volunteer rye is sure to leave con-
siderable quantity of both rye and er-
got in the wheat as it comes from the
thrashing machine. This foreign mat
ter is likely to lower the grade Of the
wheat as we'll as affect it's value for
bread-making purposes.
FREEING Seed Grain of Ergot
Rye or wheat containing ergot bod
les can be perfectly cleaned by pouring
the grain into q vat or barrel contain
Ing 90 per cent solution of common
salt and stirring thoroughly to bring
the ergot bodies to the surface The
difference in specific gravity between
this solution and fresh water will bring
all ergot bodies, or pieces of such ma
terial, to the surface where they can
be skinned off. The brine should
then be drawn off and the grain then
washed in fresh water to remove any
salt remaining on the seed.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16
BEAUTY REIGNS.

There was q stir in court when
the fair defendant got on the witness
stand"
Il suppose the gentlemen Of the jury
slicked down their hair and fumbled
with their neckties?"
Not only that, but one baliff whis-
pered to another baliff that If he had
known such a queen was to be about
the premises he would have had his
trousers pressed for the first time in
seven years at the imminent risk of
making his wife suspect he was lead
ing q double life"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16

I recommend your medicine to anyone
who is ailing. You may publish my testi-
monial if you think it will help others. -
Mrs. CARRIE WILLIAMS, Overpeck, Ohio.
For more than forty years Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
been restoring women to health who
suffered from irregularities, displace-
ments, backaches, headaches, bearing.
down pains, nervousness or the blues.
Today there is hardly town or hamlet
in the United States wherein some
woman does not reside who has been
made we'll by it. That is why Lydia 4.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is now
recognized as the standard remedy for
such ailments.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16
Have You Pains?
Feel Nervous and Cross ?
HERE IS SOME ADVICE FOR ALL
.WOMANkIND

HERE IS SOME ADVICE FOR ALL
WOMANKIND
Huntersville, w. Va.-'After I
got over the influenza l was all run
down and suffered from functional
disturbances. I suffered with bear
ing pains and was so nervous felt
as if l would go to pieces. I was so
cross and easily irritated that my
husband said I was as bad as q
spoiled child, nothing pleased me.
My breath was so short that could
not walk up hill at all or hardly
walk up stairs. Having used DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription with
good results when I came into
womanhood I decided to try 1t
again. I have taken three bottles
and am feeling fine again-helped
my husband in the fields all sum-
mer. Mrs. Nellie J. Busch.
Write DR.. Pierce, Pres. Inyalids'
Hotel in Buffalo, N Y, for free
medical advice, or send 10c for trial
pkg. of tablets.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16
Use the Fireplace.

A fireplace that is really used to add
to the comfort and good cheer of the
family on cool evenings is a never
failing source of joy. One that fails
to draw-a too common fault in latter
day buildings-can often be enlarged
or otherwise changed at small ex-
pense and made useful. The custom
of having a house full of fre-places
which never have a fire in them is
one that is as absurd as it is COM
mon.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16

When an awkward man lends a
hand he is apt to put his foot In It.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16

4 generation is growing up that
Will not know how to talk enthusias-
tically about horse racing
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16
ADVANTAGES OF SELF-FEEDER
Inverted "V" at Bottom of Device Conn.,
peIs Grain or Feed to Slide
Out Into Trough.

This self-feeder for hogs, as perfect
ed by Director Christie at Indiana ex-
pertinent station, is made as shown by
this cross section. 1t will be seen that
the inverted "V" at bottom of feeder
compels the grain or feed to slide out
into the trough. The side gate can be
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16
Great Discovery

There are only two natural psyche
logical anCsthetics-don't care and
forgetfulneSS.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16
Shiftino- Attention,

"You never mention some of those
old theories of yours which once agi-
tated the public. Have you changed
your mind?"
mo-" said Senator Sorghum. "a
wise politician never admits that he
has changed his mind. He simply
changes the subject"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16
Duly Warned.

Really, 1 consider you highly pre-
sumptuous in putting your arm about
my waistl'
But you don't mind, honestly, now
DO you?"
81 certainly do, and I'll call papa If
hour!"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16

"What have you got for dime"
asked a young man with sweet
tooth as he sauntered up to the candy
case in a drug store. The clerk
looked curfously at his inquisitor and
then looked toward the case, num-
bling inc0berently. Finally he drew
out plate from which the young man
took one article and stood about eat
ing 1t, probably thinking of his boy.
hood days when a cent could buy the
same thing.-Detroit News.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16
MoTdy SiIaue Is DANGEROUS.

Any spoiled or mOldy silage should
he so disposed of that farm stock cam
not get it, Moldy siIage is especially
dangerous for horses, usually proving
fatal. Sickness and death among
cattle that have eaten of it are not un-
common.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16
Basis of Success.

Reporter-And what is your recipe
sir, for running a successful busi-
aess?
Head of Business Concern-Running
4 successful business is a matter of hav-
ing many friends; our enemies trade
with our competitors.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16
SeIf-Feeder for Hogs.

adjusted to let out as little or as much
feed as desired. The pigs will them
selves raise the outside cover, which
drops down when they are through
eating. This feeder has some advan-
tages over other types. Other types
are described in Farmers Bulletin COG
free from Department of Agriculture,
Washington.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16
Hard Rap.

"Oh, professor, while you were play
ing l closed my eyes. 1t was heaven
ly"
"Thank you, madam. If the ladies
would-ahem-close their mouths
when they close their eyes, the soul
of an artist would not be tortured. -
-Birmingham Age-HeraId.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16
Matters Were Even.

An elaborately dressed woman got
into a smoking compartment just as
the train was moving. A few minutes
later she Informed a man who was
smoking a pipe that she would be
obliged if he would not smoke.
DO you object to the smell of to-
bacco, ma'am?" he inquired politely.
YES" she said emphatically.
"Well," he replied, with a laugh,
"Im sorry, but, as it happens, object
to the smell of scent-so we are quits"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16
All for a Dime.

w. N. w., BALTIMORE, NO. 5o--1s21.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16
occcoccoccocccc
Christmas
Collars
By MARY OR AHAM BONNER
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Copyright, 1921, Western Newspaper Union.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16
Non-Essentlal Problem.

"There are always some new prob
lens to solve"
I'm sticking to the old ones" de-
clared Senator Sorghum, "a man who
gets into the habit of working on prob
lens for the fun of it might as we'll
give up craftsmanship and subscribe
TO the chess and checker magazines"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-12-16

that you'd spoken
of a wonderful
kind of collar you
liked. / remem-
bered the name
too. l was a
little puzzl e d
when the m a n
asked me your
size. l told him
though that as
long as he had
the right kind
the size didn't
make any differ
ence. When he
asked me If you
were big or small
l told him you
w ere big OF
course !
"Why, George,