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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-19
FARMOGRAMS
By
"The Dnffer"

During the past week the Drlttel
has made a point Of visiting a num-
Der of the dairy farms of Northern
Virginia. He has talked with tEe
dairymen on their own ground ana
finds that they arc ready and wiling
to do all within their power 10 low
or living costs in this particular
vicinity; but for them to face re-
duction in prices under present con-
ditions would mean further cmbar-
rassment of an already acute sltua-
ton. Without any material reduc-
ton in the cost of supplies, labor,
gasoline, oils, @and mill feed, he is
asked to furnish milk and cream u
the same standard. Is it possible Tor
a dairyman to maintain this stand
ard in the face of outside competition
who sell on application until the herd
can be inspected? Is the producer
of Southern Maryland and Northern
Virginia to be crowded out by inter
ests who do not give business tc
local firms or banks?
One dairyman states that he will
have to go out of business if the
prices are lowered. First, the
drought conditions materially rcduc
ed his feed production; second, that
even by cutting labor costs through
the use of mechanical devices, he is
barely able to maintain the standard
required.
The dairy interests are not seeking
to make enormous profits. They only
ask a fair return on their investment.
In order to comply with modern dairy
laws, it is necessary to install equip
ment unknown fifteen years ago. This
equipment produces service, but che
dairyman must have return sutfl-
cient to cover his outlay. If the serv-
ice is to be kept up to the maximum,
then likewise must the producer con-
tinuc to pay out Of his earnings, q
considerable amount for maintenance.
Few people realize that it would
be almost impossible for a dairyman
to furnish the public with stand
ard grade of milk and employ dry
hand mixers, operate the separator
by hand, and use ANNA! power for
feed production and delivery OF his
products. The man who produces. the
mill: YOU use will be glad to have YOU
pay visit to his farm and lof
over things as they really exist. 1t
it worth your while to go through a
modern dairy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-19
NEWS IN THE GAZETTE
108 Years Ago
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
Commercial and Political
FRIDAY, NOV. IS, 1913.
Miraculous Escape.

On Monday, the 18th inst. as
Lieutenant John Fee OF the
United States army was OF;
his way to Meadeville and
within five mics of that
place, a tree fell upon him and
his horse on the road, his horse
was smashed down and the
saddle broke before and behind.
There being fork in the tree,
one branch struck on the POM
mel and the other on the cantle
of his saddle. He escaped with
his life though not without
being much bruised on his
thighs and back by the
branches He is recovering.
A Paris paper says-On
the day the Allies retreated
from before Dresden, beau
tiful dog was found near a
spot where some mangled limbs
we're buried, bowling over the
relicks, when on examining the
collar the word "Moreau' was
found on it, which gave the
first intimation of the dis
aster Of the General. The dog
was carried to Dresden. and
afterwards sent to Paris.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-19
DIED

his residence, -931 Fl
ST., S. W, Wash, D. c., Friday,
Nov. Is, 1921, at 7:44 p. m. ALECk
Lee Ashton, in his 5Sth year, son
of the late John P, and Martha
Jane Ashton. He is survived by
his widow, Julia M. Ashton, and one
sister, Mrs. Robert A. Kane. Fun
eral from his late residence, Monday
morning at 1880. 1nterment IN
Presbyterian cemetery, Alexandria,
Va. 276-1p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-19

we'll as other furnishings should not
be undertaken without full know
ledge OF how to proceed. Suc: infor-
nation may be had from the United
States Department Of Agriculture,
Farmers Bulletin 699, which pre-.
seHts detailed information regarding
the use Of hydrocyanic-acid gas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-19

ar is strongly recommended.
Another excellent method Of kill
lg eli clothes moths IL the house
warehouse IS BY fumigation with
vdrocyanic-acid gas. This is a most
angerous as well as effective gas,
nd the fulnigation OF house to Kill
:iothcs moths in rugs and carpets as
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-19

The Panama Canal Zone believes
in building up good herds Of dairy
cattle, and a compliment has oeen
paid to the Holm Hall Farm nero
by the selection of blue ribbon bull
to be shipped to Panama immediate
". There are winners in Northern
Virginia and the Drifter firmly be
Iieves that with the proper publicity
and encouragement that the farmers
Of this section may well place them
selves as competitors with the best.
The start is made. Latin-America
recognizes the value Of the 'purebrcd:
We have the farms. the markets. ana
the climatic conditions in our favor.
Let us get in the swing and be
among the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-19

right just before crossing Pohlek
Creek going south. This is only the
beginning, SO Mr.. Grimsley states
of what he is going to do on this
tract. Variety berry growing viii
pay in Northern Virginia If proper
attention is given,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-19

The Drifter spent a pleasant hou.
Tuesday afternoon at EpscwaSson
farm. Mr.. \. H. Roberts, the own
er IS cndcavoriug to build up q farm
that will carry out the slogan CT
Give at home and board at the same
place" The arrangement Of build
ings, fields, and dairy are very COM
mendabie. MIR. Roberts was IN OF
ficcr during the late war who came
back to the farm. He is q fine eX-
ample of the farmer OF today. \
firm believer in diversified farming
and the utilization Of improved ma
chinery in building up his farm, &C
practices his theories and is proving
that they will work out in every day
farm life.
Mr.. T. T. Grimsley, Of Lortcn,
has field OF raspberries, straw
berries. and improved blackherries
that display foresight in developing
an industry that may well De copied
by farmers Of this section. This field
is on the ST e highway and Is on the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-19

While many farmers arc complain
ing Of the drought, our friend, Mr..
Parker Richardson holds that the dry
weather is the best for corn. MIR.
Richardson claims that in proportion
to acreage, his corn crop is the best
he has ever raised. Perhaps his land
had a sufficient quantity of plant
food stored in previous years to
properly conserve the moisture. Tho
conservation of moisture is not only
an asset, but a necessity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-19

Maj. Gen. E. B. Rabbit, former
commander of the Panama Canal
Zone has been the house guest OF Mrs.
II. P. Wilson of Holm Hall Farm
for the past two weeks. Genera:
Rabbit received the cross of Legion
Of Honor from Marshall Foch at the
Marshall's apartment in the New
Willard. Those in attendance as
guests were General Shanks, Sena-
Tor Hale: Senate: and Mrs. Freyling'
huyscn and Mrs. H. P. Wilson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-19
Why Buick Valve-in-Head
Motors Have More Power

Internal combustion motors are heat engines
The more heat retained in their cyI1noers' tLi0
more power they generate.
Water-jaclzeting space absorbs heat
Ruck Valye-in-F1ead motors have about 2O2o
less water~jacketing space than the L Head
type and about $50 less than the 7 Head type
THAT is one Of the reasons why Buick Valve
in-Head motors have more power.
o:o,- c;ve. Buick Fours
Roadster Pass 95
FfvePa Fou-35F Five
Pass:C
o7.Su-4 FourP
d9uins F.: q.
thsC GIN Il c. Plan
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-19

Mr.. John T. Williamson, of New
ington, IS listed as premier grower
of turnips. The crop will yield be
tween five and six hundred bushels,
with many specimens weighing from
two to three pounds. One Nigh.
think that turnips OF this size would
be pithy but the quality is unsur-
passed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-19

Mr. W. 7. Mcleod Of the Ameri-
can Steel and Wire Company has
just returned from a family reunion
in Iowa. The corn crop is the bump
er crop out that way, says Mr.. Nc.
Leod, but he goes on to say that on
the whole Virginia is in far better
position than most other states
through which he passed He made
his trip by automobile and had an
opportunity to sec conditions as they
exist. Mr.. Mcleod claims that this
section is yet unhurt when considcra-
ZION is taken Of crop results in other
parts Of the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-19

Capt. George r. Spaulding Post
No. 472, Veterans of Foreign Wars,
will give its second annual ball the
evening Of November oath, in the
Camp Gymnasium at Camp A. a.
Humphreys. The post has just re-
ccivcd its now colors which will be
presented that evening Command
or John Willer states that this ball
will be the biggest effort in the way
of entertainment put forth By the
post. All members of the V. F. W.
are cordially invited to put in an ap-
pearance at the roll call and spend a
pleasant evening.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-04-08
BOYS CORN CONTEST ENTRIES

Last Saturday we received three
entries in the Mellette County Pic
neer Boys Acre Corn Growing Club,
and now that we have made a good
start, We hope that during the bal
ance of the month of April we will get
at least fifty more entries in this Club
We hope during the summer to be
able to show some corn club films,
together with films showing the activ
tiles Of boys and girls clubs in other
parts of the state. The larger our
club membership is this year, the
greater will be our success In this
very worthy undertaking Now we
earnestly ask the Eelp and assistance
OF the parents to help Us swell the
membership. Remember there are
absolutely no fees, or costs whatever
connected with membership in this
Club, but entries must be made on
the proper blanks before the closing
date May lst Entries received after
the closing date cannot be accepted i.
so make your entries now.
The following have made entries
thus far this year:
Jacob Krieger, Wood, S. D.
Joseph Week, Wood, S d.
Melvin Week, Wood, S. D.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-04-08
SPECIALISTS COMING TO
MELLETTE COUNTY

The following specialists will be in
Mellette County for extended work
this year. Their time will he appor.
toned equally to the various com.
munities in the county.
April 1877, Government Prairie
Dog Specialist.
April 10, George Valentine, Poul.
try Demonstrations.
April 25-30, j. G. Holmes, Live Stock
Improvement.
May 5-ll, Miss Rongstedt, Home
Demonstration Work.
May 1916, A. l., Ford, Grasshoppel
Control.
May 1921, c. l. Starr, Farmers
Organizations,
June Ia, =. p. Banker, Boys anc
Girls Club Work.
June 1918, DR.. G.. $. Weaver, State
Veterinarian.
In addition TO this Don Livingston
and Hugh Allen of the State Market
ing Department at Pierre will come
to study marketing conditions and de
wise plans for cooperative organiza
| tionS.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-04-08
DOLLAY DAY A BIG SUCCESS

Last Saturday, was Woods first
"Dollar Day." and if we are any judge
at all, it certainly was a most success
full event. The day was an ideal one,
if anything it was little too warm,
as the mercury registered 30 in the
shade on that day. The town waa
crowded with shoppers as it has not
beer crowded for many day. All
our merchants did good business.
In the afternoon at 2:3D, the local
theater was filled to capacity to wit
ness the five reel feature 6tm Under
Four Flags" This was au official
war film and it certainly was appre
ciated by all who saw it, even though
the theater was uncomfortahiy warm.
The crowd was 80 large that the pic
ture was shown a second time at 4:3O
1t was great day, aud the success Of
it will no doubt encourage our mer
chants to put on other special bargain
days during the summer.
Tomorrow, Saturday. afternoon,
there will be another free picture
show at the local theater, if the films
arrive in time, and we have every rea
son to believe that they will. Besides
the free picture show, George Valen
.tine, a Poultry Expert from the State
College will be here to give talk
and demonstration on poultry, The
poultry industry in this county is
.rst developing, and it is subject
THAT every farmer, and especially the
farmers wives are greatly interested
in, and all should make special ef
fort to come to Wood tomorrow and
enjoy another pleass MT and profitable
Edav. There will be plenty OF bar
gains on tap at the various stores, and
besides the free show and the poultry
demonstration alone are worthy OF
your making a trip to town to see and
hear. There will also be public
sale at the Green Feed Barn that day
and in the evening there will be a
good show at the local theater for
those who care to go. Alice Brady in
the five reel feature "The Indestruct
ible Wife, aud real interesting
news reel A show we'll worth the
money. Admission l5c and 35c.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-04-08
CAPTURE A REAL LIVE STILL

Deputy Sheriff Frank Richardson
last Monday went out to the Brisco
farm about seven miles north east of
Wood, on tour of inspection, and
there he found Dick Kloke, who has
been living on the farm, about as busy
as he could be operating a full hedged
still. There were tN o barrels Of mash
and boiler full Of the concoction on
the stove with the still operating to
capacity. About a gallcn and half
of the finished product was also taken
The whole outfit including the still,
mash, liquor and Nj. Kloke We're tax
en- to White River, where Mr. Kloke
waived preliminary heaIng and was
released on a $1,000 cash bond furnish
ed by his father
Early Tuesday morning Depaty
Sheriff Richardson paid second visit
to this moonshiners rendezvous and
placed Frank Kriehn and Vaughn
Brisco under arrest as also being i'm
plicated in this plant, and the illicit
manufacture Of liquor. They were
taken to White River where they also
wsiyed preliminary hearing, and we're
placed under $1,000 bond, which they
were trying to secure at last reports.
This is without doubt one Of the
largest and most successful raids vet
made in this county. More arrests
may follow. lisa mighty good thing
not to break the law, and especially
on the reservation territory, for you
are going to get caught sooner or later
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-04-08
CHAS. BURKE APPOINTED IN
DIAN COMMISSIONER.

1t was especially gratifying to
South Dakotans to learn that Hon.
Charles Burke of Pierre had been ap
pointed Indian Commissioner to sue
ceed Cato Sells, by the admiuistra
tion at Washington. Mr.. Burke is a
man well fitted for the office, as he is
personally familiar with the Indian,
his condition and needs. de served
on the committee of Indian affairs
while member of Congress. We be
lieve his appointment is one of the
very best that could have been made.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-04-08

Last Salu!udy DlSub dDOu>
clock, Lewis Helm of the Blu.
ranch south west of Wood ca
town and reported that his little
year old son Homer was mi<sini
hat Mr.. and Mrs Helm de
ci , come to town In the evening
TO lend the picture show, and when
they left home the little boy started
to follow them to town. He was not
missed for some little time, and then
search Of the premises was made
and he could not be found. AS The
films for the Saturday night show
were lost in transit and did not arrive
there was 10 show here that evening
and Mr., and Mrs. Helm got home
earlier than they would otherwise, and
when they got home they found their
little boy was missing, and Was pro
badly wandering around or the prai
rie. After making fruitless prehnh
nary search Mr. Helm came to town
and gave the alarm. and a searching
party Of some fifty or sixty men was
soon organized and armed with Ian
terms they searched the prairie pretty
thoroughly in the vicinity Of the Helm
home. 1t was about one o'clock when
the search ended and the little fellow
was found about one and half miles
from home. The little fellow did not
appear at all frightened, but was
mighty glad to see his papa again.
He was Immediately taken home and
restored to the arms Of his mother,
who quite naturally was much worried
over the loss of her little one.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-04-08
LITTLE CHILD BADLY BURNED

The little year old baby boy of Mr..
and Mrs. Will Smith of the Cody
neighborhood, oae day last week got
into some hot ashes and severely
burned its face and hands. The child
was Immediately taken to Murdo Tor
medical treatment, a1d at last reports
was getting along as we'll as could be
expected.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-04-08
LITERARY PROGRAM

The following Is the program for the
Literary Society to be given at Wood
Friday evening, April Sth:
Snnr GraIo oc
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-04-08
LITTLE BOY LOST ON
RTE AT NIGH.

Last Saturday night abou,
clock, Lewis Helm Of the Blu.
ranch south west of Wood ca
town and reported that his little
vear old son Homer was missin.
The Nome nugget., 1921-06-18

small operators were working on placer tin deposits. The gold placers of tie southeastern part of Seward 'a in sula from the Chis.achina (S' ,e Creek district. and from some other districts. continue to yield some plati- num in 1920.
 The production of marble continued in the Ketchikan district. Southeast ern Alaska. on about the same scale as in previous years. The gypsum mine, in the Sitka district, which was flooded in 1919. was pumped out in 1920 and production resumed The Alaska Sulphur Company completed its mining and reduction plan. on Akun Island, in the eastern part of the Aleutian chain. late in the summer of 1920. A shipment of garne. sand, to be used as an abrasive was made from Nome in 1920. It was mined in the beach sands of Imuruk Basin, tidal estuary about fifty miles north of Nome
 Bonanza mining always the first to be developed in new land, is most powerful agency in attracting popula- tion. in forming communities, and in
The Nome nugget., 1921-06-18

During the forty one years Alaska has been produced gold to the value of s320, 1000, 900 of which s22l .642 900 is to be credited to her placer mining. For reasons already stated there was less placer mining in 1920 than in 1919, and the outlook under present eco- homie conditions for q revival of the industry as a whole is not hopeful. Gold dredging has declined relatively less than other forms of placer min ing. partly because some of the dredges are working very rich ground. partly because :he investments in this form of industry are so large that many companies continue operation even with very small profits. In 1919 there wa stwenty eight dredges oper- ated in Alaska, which produced gold worth $l.360000: in 1920 there were twenty-two dredges operated which produced gold worth about 1.020,000, says the Alaska Publicity Bureau Bull letin.
 It is estimated tha. fifteen lode mines and five prospects were operated in Alaska in 1920. producing about S,270,OO0 tons of ore. from which si,-
The Nome nugget., 1921-06-18

the mining of those two metals. whi"1 staggering blow to the prosperity of the Territory. About 60 per cent of the population of Alaska has hereto fore been directly or indirectly sup ported by gold mining. tWith :he rel ative decrease in the value of gold tho miner and prosps ctor has been forced to leave the Territory and the popula- tion has declined. This decline. how ever must not be regarded as an in dication of the early exhaustion of the gold resources. for Alaska contains enormous potential reserves of gold and other minerals. The depression of
The Nome nugget., 1921-06-18
NEW GAME REGULATIONS

Under new departmental resui,t'5 3 effective July 1, 1920, the pI'od in which martin may be killed Is ev'end- ed to November l5, 1925. rn'e. the old regulations killing of martin WAS prohibited from March l5 1915 tr No- vcmber 15,1921. hence the new ruIlng adds four years to the closed period originally designated. The new regu- lations are promulgated by the Bureau of Biological Survey of the Depart ment of Agriculture under an act of confers upon the Secretary of Agricul- ture the powers and duties heretofore conferred upon the Secretary of Con- mcrce with respect to protection Of Alaska frN bearing animals.
 Pursuant to this authority. the Sec retary of Agriculture. because of wide variations in the climatic and physio- graphic, and in order to serve the con- venience of trappers and the cause of 'bllHti Il LIpil N Nllil JIHt4It. Has tteliltI it advisable to divide the Territory In 10 three districts. in each of which the conditions relating to fur are com para'ively uniform. The first of these or District No. l. as described by the Department. includes the Aleutian Ts- lands, Alaska Peninsula and neighbor- ing islands, and Southeastern Alaska. mainland and islands, from Yalutat Bay to Dixon Entrance.
 District No includes the main land and islands from Yakutat Bay, Gulf of Alaska Illiamna Lake and Bristol Bay, northward to the head waters of the streams flowing into the Arctic Ocean north of the 18th para'cl of North latitude.
 District No. 3 embraces the region drained by the streams entering the Arctic ocean north of the GSth parallel of North latitude,
 The regulations app'yins to the var ious districts are as follows:
 Unprime PeIts--No l-nd fur teariog animal shall be killed when its peit is unprmo
 Closed Periods-Ee'ver-T kill ing of Beaver is prohibited in all the 1 districts throughoaf the Territory un- til November 15, 1923.
 Martin-The killing of martin Is prohibited in all districts throurhou' the Territory until November t5, 1925. 1 Open scason-Blacls, glacier. and l cinnamon bear. wolverine. squirrel [ marmot. rabbit and Arctic barc may he Killed at any time.
 The following land fur bearing an imals may be killed in the speridel districts during the following open 1 seasons.
 District 1;-Mu+krat Dec 1d ;o March 3i, both dates inclusive. Ot- ter. mink, weasel termine), Dec. 16 to March 15. inclusive. Lynx ant fox Dec. 1 to Jan. S1 inclusive.
 District a;-Muskrat Dec. 16 t1 May 31, inclusive. Otter mink and , weasel (ermine), Nov. 16 e March | s1. inclusive. Lynx, and fox Nov. | 16 10 F'eby. 2s, inclusive.
 District B: 3::--Muskrat Der to May 31, inclusive. Otter, mink and weasel (asmine). Nov. t" MarcH 3l, inclusive. Lynx and fox. Nov. i6 to April 15, inclusive.
 Traps:-Killing of land fur bearing animals at anytime by means of the trap or divice known as the "klips',