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The Nome nugget., 1922-12-16

IS THERE A MORE
 ACCEPTABLE GIFT THAN A BOX OF FINE -CH HOG o l. A T E S. OR \ FANCY BOX OF FIGS, DATES, RAISINS AND NUTS
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-15
POWER IN THIS FLASHLlGHT
Continued Experiments Have Resulted
in Development Of Really Re-
markabe Article.

From the pocket tlashlight operated
by two or three dry cells of minute
size the battery searchlight has been
steadily improved until remarkable
results are obtained.
Some time ago there was devised
q searchlight of 500 feet range OPP
Grating on six or eight volts. More
recently battery searchlight has
been introduced with range Of 1000
feet up to half a mile, operating on
six volts. Equipped with seven and
one-half inch adjustable focus, single
shell reflector on recent photometer
test one of these searchlights gave
453 candlepower.
The combination of nitrogen-filled
tungsten lamp and a correctly de-
signed reflector has worked wonders
for the battery-operated searchlight.
New York Herald.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-15
PREPARE TO CONTROL
CHRISTOPHER PESTS
Tests Made to Determine Most
Effective Bats.
Special Agent of Bureau Of Entomol-
ogy Assigned to Make Investga-
ton Bearing on Situation
in Infested Regions.

Various steps are being taken in the
regions heavily infested by grasshop-
pers last year to prepare for their
adequate control during the coming
season should the same situation
arise, says the United States Depart
nent of Agriculture.
At recent conference attended by
entomologists from Canada, as well as
state and federal entomologists plans
were co-ordinated for conducting a
series of experiments this year to de-
termine the most effective poisoned
bats for various species of grasshOp-
pers which infest different regions.
The work is to be done on a uniform
basis. so that the results obtained may
be easily compared.
1t is also planned to construct an
international map, showing in a large,
regional way the grasshopper condi-
tions in both Canada and this country.
This map will be available both in
making an annual record and for flu
ture reference in control work. A spe-
cial agent of the bureau of entomol-
ogy, with headquarters at Billings,
Mont, has been assigned to make in
vestigations bearing on the grasshop-
per situation this year in Wyoming
North Dakota, Minnesota and other
affected areas.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-15
Tomato onworms-a Moth; b. Larva c. Pupa; (Howard

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture.)
The insects which attack the potato
and the eggplant injure the tomato to
less extent, and tomatoes suffer
greatly from pests.
Tomato HornWorms.
The tomato hornworms are large
green worms, sometimes called tomato
worms or tobacco worms, as they feed
about equally well on both plants.
They are the larvae, or young of
large sphinx moths Of two species,
which are very similar in habits and
distribution. These insects produce
two broods. and when they begin to
mature they cut all the leaves from
tomato plants. Growers should be on
the lookout for the first as well as the
second brood. They appear at vari-
Gus times, according ito the locality.
Control.-Iland picking can be
practiced, but it takes an experienced
eye TO detect these worms when they
are at rest. When feeding they are
more easily seen and can be destroyed
readily. A single application Of lead
arsenate at the usual rate will de-
stroy them even though crudely APP
piled. Those which eat the poison
first will be found dead the following
day. The remainder will be found on
the second or third day.
Tomato Fruitworm.-The tomato
fruitworm is the same insect as the
bOll-worm Of cotton and the corn
earworm and Is the cause of much
trouble to tomato growers, because of
its eating into the ripening fruit and
destroying its market value.
Control.-Lead arsenate, pounds
to % gallons of water, applied two
or three times, will keep the insect
under partial control. AS long as
sweet corn is growing in the vicinity
it attracts tire worms, leaving the to-
matoes less subject to attack. Hand
picking is too difficult.
Observation-Disclosures cutworms at.
tack the tomato when it is set out. In
deed. it is the favorite food plant OF
most forms of cutworms.
Enthusiastically potato flea-beetle
frequently attacks tomatoes and does
considerable damage.
ControI.-Dipping young plants in
lead-arsenate solution at the rate of
pound to 30 gallons of water, before set
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-15
IIIIIIIllNIIQIIlIlI

try it. feel first-rate at the present
time. 1t has done wonders for me and
keep it in the house right along. l
always recommend it to others who are
sick and ailing. Mrs. j. M. SIBBERT,
4032 High St., Everett, Washington.
To do any kind of work, or to play for
that matter, is next to impossible if you
are suffering from some form of female
trouble. 1t may cause your back or your
legs to ache, it may make you nervous
and irritable. You may be able to keep
up and around, but you do not feel good.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is a medicine for women. 1t is
especially adapted to relieve the cause
of the trouble and then these annoying
pains, aches and "no good" feelings
disappear.
1t has done this for many, many wo-
men: why not give it fair trial-now.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-15
The Better 'OIe.

A bad fire broke out in garage on
the main automobile route between
New York and Boston and apparatus
from half dozen nearby small towns
chief of the first apparatus to arrive
dashed in, he was amazed to see the
proprietor sitting Oh chair in the
middle Of the flaming structure.
For Pete's sake, get out quick -
beloved the chief, This place is fun
of gasoline and it'll be blown sky-high
any second"
Cant leave" calmly retorted the,
proprietor. a guy said he'd drop
around in ten minutes and pay me FIVE.
dollars he's been OWN me for a.
MONTH"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-15

1t, try to make the soil well drained,
but retentive of moisture. Water the
plants if needed. Plant the variety
Bonny Pest, which seems to resist
blossom end rot. Tomatoes trained tc
stakes and pruned often are less at
tackled.
Wilt.-Wilt causes the plants tC
wilt and die suddenly. 1t is espe-
cially prevalent in the South, where
three different forms of wilt are
found.
Destroy diseased plants. Use new
land for the next planting.
Turnip.-Turnips are attacked by
the same insects as cabbages.
Clubroot.-Clubroot of the turnip
causes swollen. distorted roots similar
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-15

FruitWorms.
ting out, will protect them consider
ably against injury.
Bordeaux mixture also acts as a de-
terrent
Late BIlght.-A rapid blighting of
the leaves, accompanied by rotting of
the fruit, is due TO the same fungus
as that causing potato late-blight. This
is common in the Appalachian re-
gion.
1t Is controlled by spraying with
Bordeaux mixture, as advised for leaf
spot.
Leaf-Spot.-In leaf-spot, the leaves
are covered with dark brown spots
Gig 81 and shrivel and die, beginning
at the base of the plant. This Is the
worst disease of the tomato. Spray
with bordeaux mixture and resin fish
oil soap before the disease appears,
and repeat at ten-day intervals. Try
to spray the lower side of the leaves
as well as the upper side.
Mosaic Disease. - Mosaic disease
crumples and distorts the leaves ana
produces irregular, light green areas.
The plants are weak and UNI
fruitful. In the "fern-leaf' type the
leaves become very narrow.
Mosaic disease Is communicable
from plant to plant by insects, espe-
cially plant-lice, and by contact. When
II appears in gardens IT is best to de-
stroy the affected plants and set out
others.
Blossom-End Rot.-A decay Of the
fruit at the blossom end, though not
understood clearly, appears to be con-
nected with soil conditions, particular
iy with the water supply. To prevent
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-15
TIMOTHY WILL AID ALFALFA
Yield Of Hay Increased twenty-five
Per Cent IN Wisconsln-keeps
Out Bluegrass.

Increasing the yield of hay by % per
cent was the result obtained when Is
pounds of alfalfa seed and pounds
of timothy were used per acre instead
of alfalfa alone. Experiments con
Quoted in Wisconsin gave these re-
suits. II was also found that the tim
othy plants aided materially in keep
ing out blue grass, especially In spots
where the alfalfa was winter-killed.
The time of harvesting Of hay also
resulted in a product Of superior feed
ing quality.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-15
Euphony.

In an English class in an evening
school in Boston the teacher asked for
a definition of 'euphonious." An ac-
ceptable definition was given, and an,
example asked for. Here is the ex-
amplei
1.-THE man is a prevaricator."
DO you think that statement illus
trates the meaning of euphoniousT
asked the teacher.
Yes, indeed. 1t has much more
pleasing sound than to say, The man
is liar. Judge.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-15

a lifetime is pic
tured In these
W ord S. Demas.
the d e s er I e r.
What an execra-
toni How base
and vile. OF all
men, he Is the
most despised.
Centuries q 2 o
the war of Chris
tendon had just
begun. Travelling
worldwide, I h e
great general Of
the cause recruit
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-15
For Falling Hair.

"NTy hair is falling out" admitted
the timid man to the chemists assist
ant. "Can you recommend something
to keep it in?"
Certainly" replied the obliging
young man, who had only recently
left school. "Here is a nice cardboard
box."-Pearson' Weekly.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-15

part OF my back and
my hips and my legs
would ache with that
tired ache. / could
hardly stand on my
feet at times. i was
always able to do my
work although l did
not feel good. ! saw
Lydia E. Pinkham's
We &c ia Bile Com
pound advertised and
having heard several
Draise it / decided to
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-15
AnoeIs Unaware.

Be not forgetful to entertain stran-
gers, for thereby some have enter.
tained angels unaware. - Hebrews
1872.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-15
COULD HARDLY
STAND AT TIMES
Hips, Back and Legs Would
Have That Tired Ache

Everett, Washington" For several
years have had trouble with the lowest
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-15

to those caused by cabbage clubroot.
Rotation and lime are advised as fol-
the cabbage.
on.-Watermelons are af-
fected by insects which attack the GU
cumber, and great injury is done by
the melon aphis.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-15

Have something to say. Say IT,
Stop talking.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-15
Denas, the
DeSerter
By REV. j. R. SCHAFFER
Director OF Evening Glasses. Moody
Bible Institute, Chicago.

TEXT-Demas hath forsaken me, hav-
ing loved this present world.-II Tim. 4:l0
This Is the shortest biography In
the annals of men-yet the tragedy Of
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-15

w. N. u, DETROIT. NO. 2s-isa2.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-01-13

|" It IS undoubtedly the case with these policies to supplant union cards. Un- doubtedly the companies desire by those cheap methods to destroy loyalty to the union in order that they may the more readily impose conditions which organ ized workers would not accept
 "Workers do not want gifts. They do want justice, and they learn through ex- perience that corporations do not give justice in the form of charity"
 William H. Johnston, president of the International Association of Machinists, is equally pointed in his criticism of the insurance schemes. He says:
 'We have been taught to beware of Greeks bearing gifts. The Erie railroad management has shown it's disregard for human rights repeatedly in the recent past by farming out their shops, their maintenance of way work, their crossing tending and their car cleaning, for the sole purpose of reducing wages and in creasing the hours of labor It IS there fore natural to assume that in now grant ing the employees free insurance its man. age1nent IS now actuated by uterior mo- tiveS
 "1 believe the same holds good with the Delaware and Hudson, although its management has not been so hostile as that of the Erie"
 L. c. Sheppard, Grand Chief of the Order of Railway Conductors, regards the insurance plan as an attempt to weaken the railroad labor arganiza- tions."
 Railroad men have heretofore found 1t necessary to have their own insur- ance organizations" continues MT. Shep- pard "because many old-line companies would not take them I believe how ever, that if the purpose of these rail
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-01-13
Weekly Statistics Gath cred by Government Bureau Shows Some Interesting DOings.

-Workingmens Village inau- gurated-On November 1, 1921, the Pre- feet of Recife dedicated the working mems residence village constructed by the Municipality of Recife. The village consists of 14o dwellings which have been erected in a dry, healthy locality. Workingnen may purchase these dwell lings on plans varying from 5 to 20 years, carrying respective monthly pay ments of from $l4.26 down to $5.20. A schoolhouse and a bandstand have been erected, and governmental ordinances have been passed regulating the health, morals, safety and upkeep of this village for the welfare of its working folk.
 England-Increased Unemployment- The number of persons wholly unem- ployed in the United Kingdom increased from 1,816736 on November II, 1921, to 1882, 400 on November g, 1921. This increase is to some extent accounted for by the fact that unemployed workers who had exhausted their first special period of benefit under the Unemployment Insur- ance have restored their names to the registers.
 Finland-Viborg- to the Soviet press the Dolsheviks have inau- gurated a "new economic policy" which is intended to increase production and efficiency. Among the more important forrnulae of the new policy are CD imposing punishment upon slothful work CTS; (2) increasing the output of the Ural mines; (3) giving 'lessees" the right to solve all labor problems; (4) discharging the "too young" "old," and 7 "unskilled' workers; and (5) making a concession to American worL1nen.
 Germany.-Unemployment in Trade Unions.-Unemployment among members of the German trade unions shows a remarkable decrease from June to Sep tember, 1921. For example, the two metal workers unions have decreased from 38 to 1.3 and from 2.3 to 0.o. Corresponding decreases are shown among other trades: Factory workers, 27 to 1.3; textile workers, 2.6 to O.5 /;
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-01-13
OPEN SHOP SCORED BIG FIZZLE IN 1921
 WITH ALL ITS ODDS
New York World Survey Yields Advantage to Unions in Strug-
 gle With Enemies

Advocates of the "open shop," oper- ating under the most favorable con ditions in a generation, did not make d howling success of their campaign against labor organizations in 1921.
 According 10 a survey made by the New York World, the movement to destroy the machinery of collective bargaining made little headway. It's greatest disappointment came in the closing days of the year by the re- ncwal of many wage agreements.
 'It is apparent" says the World that the revival of the open shop movement under the name of the American plan,' launched with blar- ing trumpets in the autumn of 1920, has been a disappointment to it's promoters. They believed the post war reaction and unemployment would make progress easy. The union leaders were fearful it would cost
 them heavily in effort, money and membership.
 He p1O1llOltlS OI lllC opCu SIlOp saw fit to link up the drive with drives for lower wages. The two becoming synonymous, resistance inevitably be- came greater, with the support of workers newly organized under the pressure of war conditions Ordinar- fly somewhat of doubtful factor,
 these new unioniSts were forced to stand by their organizations.
 "Generally speaking, it is among the newly and more loosely organ izcd that the 'opcn shop has made any progress.
 "The anti-unionists are now direct ing their energies toward the setting up of company unions under various
 names and plans, all of which empha- size independence of the labor unions and all of which are projected and financed by the employers. A not able example is afforded in packing plants i'll Chicago, whose employees arc now on strike against the com pany' union imposed upon them"
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-01-13
INSURANCE SCHEME IS AIMED AT UNIONS.
 IS LEADERS, BELIEF
Substitute Policies for Work ers' Union Cards.

Group insurance for employees, recently announced by the Erie and Delaware and Hudson railroads, is considered by labor leaders as another effort to undermine employees unions.
 The plan adopted by these railroads IS described by spokesmen for organized labor as an attempt to substitute insur- anCe policies for union cards, an to wean their employees away from their organi- cations preliminary to imposing wage and working conditions that otherwise would be successf fully resisted.
 It is, these leaders say, a part of the unions begun with the turning of the roads back to private management
 Each Delaware and Hudson employe of two years standing has been insured for $500, and those in the service six months, but less than two years, for $250, the company to pay the entire cost and the men to select their own benefciaries Additional amounts may be had by en- ployes at their own cost.
 The Erie will insure all employees in the service too but will require the men to pay portion of the expense. Medical examinations will not be required by either company.
 That there is something other than altruism back of this scheme is the opinion of Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor. He was asked to comment on 1t by the New York World and replied as follows:
 Will you walk into my parlor, said the spider to the fly; tis the prettiest little parlor that ever you did spy
 "Schelnes such as those outlined by the Erie and the Delaware and Hudson to provide blanket insurance for their en- ployers unless those employers expect some tangible return.
 "In fact there is no such thing as free insurance in such cases The con- panies regard such insurance as an in- vestrnent upon which they confidently expect a satisfactory return.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-01-13
CONDITIONS OF LABOR AND
 LABORERS IN FOREIGN LANDS

building workers, 31 to IA, and wood- workers, A to Is.
 Rise in Retail Food Prices.-In Sep tember, 1921, eggs in Berlin selling for 200 marks each. This is an increase of nearly 100 per cent. over June, 1921, and is analogous to increases in the prices of peas, beans, lentls, butter, bread, rice, lard and other foodstuffs of ordi- nary consumption. The only colnmod- ities whose retail prices decreased during the three months were potatoes, coffee substitute, petroleum and horse meat.
 PORTUGAL.
 Food Prices Rise at Lisbon. - The press reports rapidly increasing prices on provisions and foodstuffs since March 31, 1921, such commonly used products as butter, eggs, potatoes, cabbages, fresh and salt meats having taken enormous jumps during the period. The price of sugar, alone, has not advanced. Choice table wines have increased 120 per cent. The exchange value of the escudo has fuctuated from 7.35 to 1923 to the dollar.
 SWITZERLAND.
 Unemployed Increase The number of wholly unemployed persons in creased from 63,182 in August, 1921, to 74,238 in October, 1921.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-01-13
A Directory of Our
 FRIENDS

In pursuance of the movement which has for it's purpose the urging of all work ing people to give their combined support to reputable concerns that have uniformly shown friendly attitude toward the cause of Labor, there will here be found directory of enterprises which we feel can be conscientiously endorsed and which are, therefore, justly entitled to our good will and united cooperation.
 It does not necessarily follow that con- cerns which are not here represented are unfriendly nevertheless those listed on this page have demonstrated their friendliness in various ways and should have our sup port.
 Cooperation is always two-way matter who cooperate with us. Consult this directory carefully before making any pur- chaSeS
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-01-13
CITED FOR CONTEMPT.

Hudson Falls, N Y, Jan. I3-Su- preme Court Justice McPhillips has cited John T. Burke and Frank Barry to show why they should not be pun ished for contempt of court in violat- ing a labor injunction. The former is president and the latter is vice president of the International Broth erhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers Union The injunction was issued at the request of the In ternational Paper Company
 Clctus Sweeney, striker, was fined $50 by Justice McPhillips for throw ing snowball at strikebreaker.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-01-13

in preventing labor disputes or i'll settling them after they were begun, there would be some point in bill drawn to establish a similar court in New York. The facts are the opposite. Kansas has tried out an Industrial Court and has found that it not only fails to prevent or settle strikes but actually constitutes the gray est obstacle to an understanding between capital and labor. It has been to blame for more walkouts, lockouts and fights other single cause.
 An Industrial Court which has proved itself liability in Kansas, State main ly agricultural, could be nothing more than costly nuisance to New York, with its complex, interrelated industries The industrial life of a metropolitan district is a growing, evolving affair, struggle in which clashing forces meet from time to time, to neutralize in new balance of power. No court on earth could make the necessary frequent adjustments, be- cause there are no legal standards to apply to the problems of hours and wages.
 More than that, it is impossible, as the illustration of Kansas shows, for court to control either capital or labor when either sets its back to the wall and refuses to obey. Capital is put into project and labor is invited only when the return is reasonably satisfactory to both parties. An Industrial Court that handed down decisions without penalties or even one that enforced peace while an investigation was made-rn1ght be found useful, but the Judge who tries to act as a final arbiter between employers and unions might as sensibly attempt to prevent an eruption by sitting on the summit of Popocatepetl.
 The proposed anti-strike bill i'll Con- necticut last year was but a forerunner of the Industrial Court here and was de- feated. According to word from other states. the effort is not dead however but will be revived here again next year through the Industrial Court plan. It IS therefore up to Organized Labor to keep in touch with the New York situation and be prepared for an assault when It arrives.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-01-13
Resolutions of COOPERATION

WHEREAS Labor's strongest asset is It's Purchasing Power, combined with a general application of Co-Operative Prin- ciples and
 WHEREAS this is the most important movement ever promoted in our city by Labor to officially advance the spirit of reciprocity and
 WHEREAS the firms here represented are on record as having manifested their classes:
 THEREFORE, although it is not in terred that this list covers all firms flair" to Labor, the concerns herein represented have shown their desire to cooperate with our membership and 1t is agreed that we will be guided by Consistency as our Principle and give them our hearty patron age and support in accordance with the established policy of our organization.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-01-13
INDUSTRIAL COURT
 IS GIVEN ANOTHER
 JOLT IN NEW YORK
World Calls Bill to Establish it Importing Trouble from
 Kansas"

The failure of the Industrial Court to prevent strikes, a bill to establish one of which is now pending before the New York State Legislature, received another wallop this week when the New York World in an editorial denounced such courts and urged the Legislature to de- feat the bill. The World says:
 IMPORTING TROUBLE FROM
 KANSAS.
 If the Sate of Kansas had tried out an Industrial Court and found it effective