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New Britain herald., 1922-12-22
POTATO COUNCIL IS
 ID HELP GROWERS
New Method of Handling Big Az
 riCultural Problems Here

Washington, Dec. 22--lrhc Commo- dity Council plan Is the name kiven to a new method of handling certain of. the big agricultural problems by the United States department of agri- culture. In the past. different phases of crop situations had been handled separately by various bureaus and of fees. Under tho new plan, which has resulted in success, the various persons interested in the certain proo- lem gather in small council where each presents views and where defi- nite inventve policy may be decided upon.
 Councils already have been called to discuss the cotton and potato crops and recommendation have been made for action that would be benefi- cial in view of present conditions. Specialists in the culture Of the crops, in soils. diseases. pests. grading and marketing contributed to the final recommendation
 Eliminate Waste.
 As q result of the potato council. much waste and loss in growing that crop is expected to be done away with following the approved recommends tions. The per capita consumption of potatoes in this country is usually about 3.o bushels, 1t was said, but this year enough potatoes were raised to supply each person with four bushels. Because of this situation, which was discouraging to farmers. the depart od farmers to carefully grade their crops and ship only the best.
 Ii was suggested to the farmers that if all the crop. including culls. were shipped food would rot or spoil in markets or in transit, markets would be glutted and the price fore ed down to a ruinous level. Such marketing would result in much waste all along the line from field to mar ket. It was also declared that poor CT potatoes and culls should be kept on the farm for future markets, feed ing to live stock. and, in certain To- calities, for selling to starch and flour mills.
 Cleaning of fields of culls and dis eased tubers was another step import ant to the industry recommended, in order to protect future crops from disease.
 Recent Plans. 4
 A plan similar to the council plan was used recently when a group Of men was gathered to consider the question of the use of peat as soil improver or fertilizer As result of all the information gathered and dis cussed from various angles. the de- partment decided to publish a state ment to the effect that peat has very low fertilizing value. contrary to
New Britain herald., 1922-12-22

blocks is concerned. but 1t apparently permits his discretion as to when and by what general method leases shall be granted" states Director Bain.
 Tn practice. coal leases thus far have been given to any qualified ap- plicant who took the necessary steps ard gave the required guaranties, and that, doubtless, is what public opinion has accepted. The department can not. however. without violation of the plain intent of the law. grant leases without setting up requirements as to minimum production per annum. It was clearly not the intent of congress that leases should be granted to tie tip land for long periods for specula- tive purposes. So each lease granted must require the mining of a mini mum amount of coal per year and the giving of effective bond for perform ance The results that flow from this seem to have been overlooked by the lessees and others If the depart ment should refuse to grant any more coal leases in the region indicated un- til demand was within some reason able percentage of proposed output, there would doubtless be severe crit icism. The public must soon in its own interest take more thought as to such conditions and be prepared to sustain remedial legislation. There is need and room here for real conser- vation.''
 Conn. Not Affected
 
 The states affected by the coal leas- ing program are California, Cobra do, Idaho, Montana. Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon. South Dakota. -Utah Washington and Wy oming. n7, Coal is also being produced 4oII as limited extent In Alaska, but under tthe provisions of separate leg islatfouEia
New Britain herald., 1922-12-22

gate reduction of over eso.oo0 pounds sterling in the weekly full-time wages of nearly i,boo. 900 work people. and In an aggregate increase Of over 22.- 900 pounds sterling in the weekly wages of over 40o.0oo people.
 Since the beginning Of 1929 the changes In rates of wages reported to the ministry of labor have resulted in n net reduction of nearly t.2oo.ooo pounds sterling in the weekly fuli- time wages of nearly 7,b0o.oo0 work people. and a net increase of nearly i1.5oO pounds sterling in the weekly wages Of nearly 75.o0o people.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-22

the claims of those wishing to sell it for fertilizer,
 It was said. however. that peat is bought by commercial fertilizer pro- ducers to use as body or fller for mixture with manufactured fertilizer and as such, good peat brought a good price.
 The council plan will be applied to discussion of various other commodl- ties and ia expected to be Of great value in getting out prompt recom- mendationa for use Of farmers and others interested.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-22
DEFY DETECTION
Irish Detectives Reorganixed Force Cscd to Round Up Criminals Who Take Advantage of Troubled Times.

Dublin, Dec. 22,-The Criminal h. vestigation Department, established by the Irish government. has largely replaced the old detective department of the Dublin Metropolitan police.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-22
FAILURES ARE ON
 INCREASE IN ENG.
Figures Compiled Ny Bankruptcy Courts of Great Britain Show 2,s24
 More Than in 1921.

London, Dec. 22.-The year 1921 was a record bankruptcy year in Eng land and Wales. the number of fall ures being 2,s24 in excess of the 1920 total. The inspector general of bank
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-16

AmenS over tremendous stretch of terrain in dashing drive by those same "overween- ing' In June the Germans went through the French lines from the Aisne to the Marne and set the stage for a march on Paris down the Marne Valley. That in brief, was the way Eve and our French Allies'' ground the Ger mans 10 powder in 1918:
 When the march to Paris was scheduled to start the American army was on the ground and the Germans had not proceeded far when they were thrown back in confusion at Cha teau Therry and along the line south of Sois- sons American divisions bore the brunt of that attack, which marked the turning point of St. Nlifel when 100000 men under General Pershing in two days swept the Germans from a salient that they had held in the face of the allies for four years On the 9th of November General Pershing found himself on the Mouse opposite Sedan. "We had cut the enemy S main line of communication, he re- ported," and nothing but surrender or an arm mist;ca could save his army from complete disaster The Germans chose the latter alter native and ali armistice was signed five days later, on the 11th.
 ''We and our French Allies' appear to have had some assistance as they ''shat- tered and ground to powder" the German hosts. If history does not deceive us, Am erican soldiers not only saved the Allies from what appeared to be certain defeat in 1913, turned that defeat into victory. We expect no word of praise for what we did, but it would be some consolation if British editors would admit that we were "among those also pres ent.''
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-16
Voice of Alaska Press
HALF HAS NOT BEEN TOLD

Alaskans more than the people in any other section of the United probably come nearer approaching the bulseyo scored recently by Senator William E' Borah of Idaho when he denounced bureaucratic gov arnnent as an unmgated evil and affirmed that "God in His wisdom never inflicted upon the world worse form of Government than the bureaucratic lorh tue past two decades have an alarming drl1t away from local government to centralized cohtIol py inc Federal authorities from the National Capitol The tendency prior to had become so pronounced as n carsn uneasipess to upholders of rights and the emergencies created by wartime conditions of necessity made greater centrallzaton since the 'eiln aton of war however, and the end Of the need TOT ce trazed power, there has been no indication ol ie-
 taxation of Federalized control On the contrary breau crats, entrenched firmly, reach grasplng hands TOT greater authority and extended jurisdiction
 In Alaska may be seen the elimination of bureau authority. virtually resource, one might say every thing in the plant, animal or mineral klngdos nas it's bureaucratic guardian and even man hmse1 IS not free the guardianship Sproutlng over night this 1nonstrosty has put a blight over what under normal conditions of sef-government might well be one of the countrys most compnent units
 It is system that at best is parastcal creating noun ing for drawing from the views Of healthy or ganisms of sustenance giving little II anythg of real value Only drastic remedies can check
 further spread poisonous growth into our Govern ment and effective of the pruning knife remove the growth that is already in existence to the nations ds advantage.
 With such a knowledge of the evils of bureaucracy evidently possesses, it is strange that Senator Borah charges God with the responsibility for ther presence in the governmental scheme. Papably the Creator had part in their conception Man may have devised system and put it into effect but the nspra ton for it is Saans
 After Senator Borah has completed his study or bu reaus and the bureaucratic system in Washington ne should com Alaska and take postgraduate course Until he does he the subject of his discourse full justice.-Juneau Empire.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-16
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1922
MIR. SCHWARTZ AND HIS AUDIENCE

,''l was told before l came here," confessed Mr. Laszlo Schwartz, to his audience on Sat urday evening, "that you were pretty difficult to wake up. I don't think so!!''
 We do not know the source of Mr. Schwart's advance information as to Cor dova audiences, but it was regretted by many of those who listened to him the other even ing that this gifted violinist did not discover his error before he had neared the end of his program. MT. Schwartz is. an artist. He plays with technique adequate in every way to the expression of a profound muscianship, as was revealed in the few instances when he revert ed to numbers of real musical value His Cor dova audience would have liked to hear more of him.
 To musicians and composers the subject of Hungarian and Slavonic music, as well as the making of popular songs, to the discussion of which so much of MT. Schwartz's program the other evening was given over may be of special interest. To the audience that greeted him here, however. it cannot ho said that the subject is vital. Gathered to hear a musical program, it would have ''waled up,' as Mr. Schwartz put it, much earlier if the artist had played more and lectured less But on the mis- taken notion. perhaps, that an Alaskan all- dience would prefer the element of vaudeville Mir. Schwartz limited his performance to a minimum of musical numbers. If he had given us throughout program as musical the final group, he would have found an audience responsive and apprecative. It is always to he regretted when an artist finds it expedent to compromise with his own standards in 'playing down'' to his public.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-16
AMONG THOSE PRESENT

The British idea of the part America played in the winning of the war is striking 1v shown in recent editorial in the London Times on the celebration of battle anniversar
 ies. FWhv have we in England no celebration of the Marne,'' asks the editor, ''no celebra
 ton of any among the wondrous feats of arms in which we and our French Allies Shattered and ground to powder the over- -weening hosts of aggressive and vainglorious Germanv?' Americans have little interest whether those events are celebrated in England or not. but they will more than lift a casual eyebrow whon thev read of how Eve and our French Alies'' ground. Germany to powder There has been more than a suspicion in the United Sta tos that American soldiers took a prominent part in the shattering and grinding process. Indeed, it las been accepted as a fact in this country that if the American army had not made it's heroic drive through the Argonne Forest and served the principal line of com munications by which Germany was feeding its army in the west. the process of shatter- ing and grinding might have been reversed.
 The Germans did some shattering and grind ing of their own in the spring and summer of 1913. It was in full swing when the American army was thrown into the breach in July of that year and turned the tide of defeat into victory. Early in that year the 'overweening hosts of aggressive and | vainglorious Ger many' in three days drove the British army from Belgian Territory that it had taken many weary months and many thousands of lives to win. A little later the French and British together were forced back towards
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-16
WARNING

Blasting is now in progress on the line of the road being constructed along the shore of Eyak Lake. The contractors will take every precau tion to warn the public when blast is about to be fired Red flags will be displayed on each side of ,he bias; in as conspicuous places as possible The general public is asked to cooper ate for the safety of all concerned by keeping a lookout for these danger signals and by keeping a considerable distance from that shore of the lake when boating.
 SEEMS & CARLSON, Contractors.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-16

President Harding continues to plan on making trip to Alaska and next year may the third time and out west and north. There is question but that he is quite anxious to and look this great northern country but events have shown conclusVely that it is most difficult for President of the United States to himself long enough from the National Capital to make the extended trip Alaska Other Pres idents have made the effort and failed but will hope that 1923 will the banner year and number of Senators and Representatives with visit. But we fully understand that at this time it is impossible for any know definitely whether the visitation can be made next It all depends upon many possibilities which officials have control obstacle to their coming would be special session of Congress that might into the summer, as it has for the past few years.-Juneau Capital.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-16
FINE ART OF QUITTING

The world despises every kind of a quitter-except the orator, preach CT or news or ad writer who knows how to quit when his message is de- livered Such a quitter is a boom and a benediction to a weary world stopping over with verbosity.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-16
A FAILURE

A FAILURE
 Snobleigh-And what did you find out about my family tree?
 Genealogist-That the crop was a failure. One reason there is so much sad ness in the world is that somewhere it is always time to get up in the morning.
 Whats going to be the penalty for bootlegging coal this winter?
 When a man is counting a girl he just can't bear to have her out of his sight. When he's married to her a short time, she just won't let him get out of her sight.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-16
POSITIVELY NOTHING

"A bribe, sir? That's an ugly word"
 True"
 Suppose I agree to do this fo1 consideration ?"Suite me- What is syllable more ore less, between friends?"
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-16
TOUGH LUCK

Agent-But, mum, it's a shame to let your husbands life insurance lapse.
 Lady Cover wash tub)-Tll not pay another cent. I've paid regular for eight years and I've had no luck.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-16

An erudite young man has invent ed an invention, reports the Topeka Pink Rag. He has placed mirrors at the intersections where collisions are likely, with the idea that a motorist may see a car coming from the side street. As a matter of fact, explains the Rag, the motorist sees himself coming at himself and has a fit
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-16
FOOLED HIM

"T'he thief took my watch, my purse, my pocket book, in short everything"
 But I thought you carried a load ed revolver?"
 q do-but he didn't find that!!'
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-16
HOM E RUMOR

Wife( just returned from movies) The picture was wonderful, all about a young couple who were mac arooned on a desert island with nothing to eat.
 Hub-Why didn't they eat the macarOOnS?
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-16

One reason fellow doesn't at tract much attention after he is dead is the ad isn't changed often enough on his tombstone.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-16

The only two who can live to- gether as cheaply as one are the fleas. Amt we got fun?
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-16

One of the prominent evils tha the country is suffering from now i: tough roast beef.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-16
PRAYER OF A MADDEN

Dear Lord, I ask for nothing for myself-only please give mother a son-in-l law.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-16

Scientists say the earth is cooling off slowly and in these hectic days an exchange mops it's brow meta phorically and heartily agrees.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-16

He who swells in prosperity vii shrink in diversity.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-16

The goose that laid the golden eggs wasn't much
 ~t>fH4 ~ ,f goose the who killed her.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-16
Things We Think

you allow yourself to get into rut, you'll find yourself in a ravine.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-06-25
0II'hle
"A VIRGIN PARADISE" / s
A SPECTACULAR DRAMA

"A Virgin Paradise" story of
the Jungle and of civilized hypocrisy
written by Hiram Percy Maxim and
produced as super-special by Will
liam Fox, will be shown at the
Grand Monday. The picture created
sensation on Broadway, New
York, by it's scenic magnificence,
spectacular effects and powerful
emotional appeal. The scenes include
the destruction of the entire popu-
lation of South Sea island by a
volcanic eruption, with the exception
of an infant girl, daughter of a mis-
sionary, and her native nurse, and
the burning of palatial country
place on Long Island.
The girl, Gratia Latham, grows
to young womanhood in half saw
age state on the island, with lions
apes and other wild animals as hei
only companions after the deaf ho1
her nurse. She is discovered by 6
searching party in a steamer after
she has fallen heir to fortune o.
$1O,O00,O00, and taken to the estate
on Long Island. There she finds i
difficult to adjust her character ant
manners to the expectations and de
sires of her relatives, and impossible
to fall in with the plan of younl
man of the family to marry her TO
her millions. Her manner of repell
in ghis unwelcome attentions is i
keeping with her half savage up
bringing.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-06-25
NEW ROCKS AT LIBRARY

/ A. Altsheler, "The Forest Run
ners." "The Keepers of the Trail
and "The Young Trailers;" Jane An
drews. "The Seven Little Sisters
Who Live on the Round Ball That
Floats in the Air." John Bennett,
"Barnaby Lee" Noah Brooks, "The
Bov Immigrants" Belmore Browne,
"The Frozen Barrier" I. W. Bur-
pass. Happy Jack" and Mother
West Wind How" stories; Irving
Cmmp, "The Boys Book of Mounted
police:" N. G. Djurklou, Fairy Tales
From the Swedish" William Heyli-
DER High Benton;" Mrs. A. F.
SMiad of Honor" and "The Little
coloneps Knkht Comes Riding;'
Mrs. H. NJ. S. Lothrop, "our Davie
peuper;' s. W. Meader, "The Black
Rucaneer;" Mrs. IF. Perkins, Cor
nelia," "The Dutch Twins" and "The
puritan Twins" Howard Pyle, "Mer
az Iron:" Mrs. X. D. S. Wiggin, THE
Story Hour" by Mrs. K D. s. Wig
win and N. Smith.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-06-25
Plans for a County
Fair Are Under Way

Plans for county fair for Putnam
county this fall are well under way
now, a meeting being held Wednes-
day night to decide on the program
of action. Officers have been tenta-
lively selected, but will not be an
nounced until all of those agreed on
have indicated whether or not they
will serve.
Papers of incorporation have beer
prepared and the names of the Off
GERS have been written in. They will
embrace a board of directors, in ad'
dition to the president, vice presi
dent, secretary and treasurer Sc
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-06-25
WORK ON CITY PARK WILL
BE STARTED ON MONDAY

Plans have been made by City En-
gineer Randolph to begin work on
the city park next Monday morning,
and force of hands will start cellar
ing off the udnergrowth and level
ing a portion Of the grounds so that
the city's new property can be made
of service.
The work will be carried on with
the fund recently raised by popular
subscription. When this is exhaust
ed another effort will be made to
have those who did contribute in the
first campaign come across with a
five-spot.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-06-25
ST. MARKS EPISCOPAL

North Second and Main streets
Always open. Second Sunday after
Trinity, June 25. 7:30, holy COM
munion; 9:45, church Sunday school,
IL, morning prayer and sermon, sub.
ject, Goods Knowledge" a, evening
prayer, St. Matthews, San Mate; 8
evening prayer and sermon, subject
Lame Excuses" Play the game al
the church this Sunday"
GUY H. FRAZER, Rector.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-06-25
s. DC lie lEy
.,.,son Hostess to Club.

|Isderson H0stess 70 Siu"'
| Young Matrons' club was
Lii entertained Friday aft
4 x Mrs. c. A. Anderson at
IT, on North Third street
L,;ss Of shasta daisies, taste
|.,,.nped, were used in decorat-
4. living room, where three ia.
81. arranged for auction, play.
|,sressively. Scores were kept
|istv tallies, done in a floral de-
4, ! number Of progression
/ we're taken, Mrs. G. E. An
/. ho;np found to hold hifh
| Mrs. M. H. Shaw held los
anderson received a prettil!
.idered guest towel as prize
dainty handmade powde
n, the award Of Mrs. Shaw.
[i,ious ice cream with cak
.sryed following the game.
/ Anderson's guests on thi
|uat occasion were Mesdame
Russell, C. P. Philips, Ralph T
|l,pald, George E. McReynold:
A. Shaw, C. W. Terrell, ]. Bar
In Darby, Noah J. Tilghmar
4 Anderson, L. S. Barstow an
4 NJ. Guerry and Miss Winifre
ming.