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The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1922-09-15
WHY A HALF LOAF?
By T. F. PECK,
Commissioner of Agriculture.

There is an old saying that half
loaf is better than no loaf-and |
have borne the truth of that in mind
all my life. When | started out IN
the world would never loaf If l
could find work to do. and | could
always find something 40 do.
But what I have in mind is the
folly of putting up with half loaf
when by the right effort on our
part we can have the whole loaf.
When farmers neglect the fetillty
of their soils and then try to grow
crops, they are taking the half loaf
when it was possible for them to
have the full loaf.
The farmer has no excuse for
lack of knowledge of proven meth
DDS for soil building, methods that
he can easily practice, if he will
keep his program within his means
He should undertake only that he
can do right. If he has a 200 acre
farm, his improvement program
cannot embrace the entire 2OO-acr es
after operation the first year, and
do not undertake it because they
are not willing to begin in small
way-with a few acres.
Nitrogen, potash and lime are
the four principal thing we have to
consider. Most of our land has q
reasonable amount of potash,
but we have found a great deal Of
it deficient in PHOSPHORUS, nitrogen
and line. Line is comparatively
cheap, and is one OF the first thing
, necessary, for it puts our workshop
the soil-in order and readiness fol-
, nitrogen and phosphate to do their
best work.
There is no excuse for farmers
buying nitrogen, when he can lime
his soil and grow legumes to pull
the nitrogen into the soil He can
grow rye and crimson clover during
during the winter and turn the CROP
under in May in time to grow q
money crop during the summer
and increase the humus in the sol
and have available from 60 to Il
pounds of nitrogen per acre for the
summer crop.
Phosphoric acid, if bought CO.
operatively, can be had at price;
that would justify its liberal use
If we expect the soil to give Us
s the full loaf, we must be willing
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1922-09-15
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Services every First and Third
Sunday in each month.
REV. R. G. RANKIN, Pastor.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1922-09-15
UNION SUNDAY SCHOOL

Meets every Sunday morning at 1880
o'clock at the Presbyterian church.
w. 2. STRICKLIN, Supt.
ARNETTA BECK,
Sec'y. and Treas.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1922-09-15
SOCIETIES
MASONIC LODGE.

MASONIC LODGE.
Emerald Lodge No. 377 meets every
Saturday night on or before each full
T. A. MORRIS, W. M.
L. RISEDEN, Sec'y.
|. o. o. F.
MOUNT TABOR LODGE No. 252,
meets in l. O. 0. F. hall every First and
Third Saturday in each month
E, R. DODSON, N. G.
L. H. SCOTT, Sec'y
JR. O. u. A, M.
Wartburg Council No. Is, Jr. 0; U. A,
M. meets First and Third Saturday in
, each month. Visiting brethren welcome.
CHAS. FREYTAG, c.
l.. K. NEWBERRY, R. S.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-02-15
West Franklin,

Mrs. H. G. Worcester and Miss
Frances have returned from a visit
at Newport, N H.
Gerald Mckenzie, who is employed
in Bangor, spent several days recent
ly with his parents.
-Mrs-and Mrs. Atwood Merchant and
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Stratton
spent the weekend at Camp Rest,
Eastbrook.
Howard Springer had his face cut
quite badly last Friday, while at
work on the quarry.
There will be services at the
church Sunday evening, Feb. 10.
Prayer meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. Jessie DeBeck Feb
ruary "a.
The Daughters of Veterans held
their regular meeting Saturday A
committee was appointed to arrange
for an entertainment.
Feb. -. M B.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-02-15
Health Habits for Children.

Health instruction and its result In
the formation of habits, is the sub
ject Of daily record of health habits
for every child in the schools Of Wash
ington, D. c., according to the United
States bureau of education. Blanks are
marked after the morning daily in
spection by the teacher. Each school
day a mark is given for the pupils
observance of such habits as brushing
the teeth, carrying handkerchief,
keeping good posture, taking thir-
ty minutes physical exercise. Thirteen
health habits are noted. At the end
of month rating is given to cor
respond with the daily record, and the
sheet is sent home folded around the
report card, to be signed by the pa
rent and returned. 1t is expected thus
to secure the cooperation of the home
in intoxicating health habits. Children
showing extreme neglect are referred
to the school nurse.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-02-15
AVIATION NOT HIS OBJECT
SWede Had His Own Reason for Re-
jectng Offer Of That Particu-
lar Brand of Liquor.

Stephen Hunter Love of Salt Lake
City, prominent in the beet sugar in
dustry Of Utah and member of the
food administration during the war,
was in Washington for the sugar
hearings before the finance committee
of the senate. Mr.. Love has a great
gift for story telling, and is particu-
larly fond Of Swedish stories, his imi-
tation of the Scandinavian dialect be-
ing well-nigh perfect.
1t seems that recently a picturesque
old Swede employed in one of the
sugar mills thought to himself that
he would not mind having a little drink
or two after a particularly hard days
work SO he hied himself to a boot
logger Of his acquaintance.
you got any that Squirrel whisky,
Yohn?" he asked.
NO I haven't Sven" replied the
liquor merchant, 'but l can give you
a little old crow. How bout that?"
Sven thought for moment; then he
shook his head.
"Nay-da,". he said. GAY don't want
to fly; Az yust want to hop little."-
Washington Post.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-02-15
DON'T SWALLOW THEIR YOUNG
Popular Idea Concerning Snakes Is Not
Borne Out by the Observations
Of Scientists.

Snakes don't swallow their young.
The ventral scales on a female snake
are controlled by a muscle just behind
the head. Ordinarily they are hori-
zontal, but when the mother snake
scents danger she contracts the muscle
on the back of her neck, which i'm
mediately brings the scales to YER
teal position. This opens a slit
under the bottom jaw, and at the same
time loosens the abdominal skin, thus
forming pouch. The younger ones
dart through the slit and into the
pouch, and this is what has led peo-
pie to think they take refuge in the
mother snakes stomach.
1t requires careful and skilled dis
section to detect the pouch, because
the skin shrinks when snake is
killed. When the poison gland Is re-
moved it tightens the skin under the
neck, and the youngsters can't get
into the pouch. In the female snake,
between the pharynx and the gullet,
there is a peculiar lid-like valve,
and anything passing this valve can't
possibly return.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-02-15
Cat Took Nap in Limousine.

The cat that looked at king was
only slightly more ambitious than q
Hyde Park tabby that took possession
of limousine standing by the curb
remarks the Chicago Post. The cat
bedraggled stray, was pussyfooting
through the rain of one Of the recent
cold days, evidently in search Of a
comfortable place for nap. II
passed by doorways and flivvers as
not up to it's .aristocratic demands
then spied the limousine standing al
the curb and promptly decided tc
move in.
Unfortunately for the cat, the doors
of the car were closed. Tabby found
this out after thorough inspection
that started at the left side running
board, included the top and then the
right side running board. Finally the
cat tried the front, but the windshield
was closed, too. Then tabby picked
out a spot on the hood that still re
tanned some heat from the engine
curled up and went to sleep.
Tabby held possession until thu
owner appeared.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-02-15
CHRISTMAS TREES WILL LAST
Little Danger That in Years to Come
the Children Will Be De-
prived of Joy.

Don't join any gloom group that may
be trying to form society for the pre-
vention of cruelty to Christmas trees,
advises writer in the Kansas City
Star
The forests are there to be used, and
if, as we utilize the trees, we make it
possible by replanting for our children
trees, there is no reason for not having
Christmas trees as we'll as all the lum-
Der we need.
That is the way the scientific for
ester, the man who grows trees like
the farmer grows wheat looks at this
matter of Christmas trees.
While there is still some regrettable
ruthless cutting Of spruce and fir for
the Christmas tree market ia northern
states, many Christmas trees are now a
by-product Of the forests. There are
small trees in every properly managed
woodlot that must be sacrificed SO
that the others may have room to
grow These make fine Christmas
trees.
Christmas trees are also being
raised in nurseries. Baby spruce and
fir trees are planted by man so that
the babies and children of man can
have Christmas trees in their nurs-
cries. And Christmas tree is
usually between the ages of five and
ten years, just about the age Of the
child who enjoys Christmas most. In
the future years. it is expected that
nearly all Of our Christmas trees will
be raised by nurserymen from the
FORESTS.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-02-15

Charles Young, Mrs. Charlotte
Young of Gouldsboro and Mrs.
Horace Stevens of Steuben were re-
cent guests of Foster ]. Bunker.
Mrs. F. P. Moves was a weekend
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Fletcher T.
Wood in Gouldsboro.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hammond, who
was obliged to leave her work at
Bar Harbor, is convalescing at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. J. F.
Jones.
Mrs. Chester Williams, who has
been in Franklin caring for her sis
ter-in-law, Mrs. Marjorie Wilbur, is
home.
The ladies' aid society met at the
home of Mrs. S. G. Wood Thursday
afternoon. Only a few ladies were
present. A committee was chosen
to get up dinner for town meet
ing day, the proceeds to be divided
between the Union church, the libra
ny and V. I. A. hall.
The community sings are meeting
with great success. Next Sunday
the meeting will be at the home of
Mrs. E. B. Eddy at 2 p. m. Every
one is invited.
Feb. 13. L.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-02-15
Bernard,

An Fashioned party was enjoyed
at the Community house Friday eve
ming, by the senior classes of the
Congregations Sunday schools of
Southwest Harbor, Mckinley and
Bernard. 1t was planned and car
ried out by Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Oh
sen. Old-time costumes were worn,
and an old-time baked-bean supper
and games were enjoyed
There was a community party at
the hall Saturday evening, when the
men pleasantly entertained the wo-
men. They served refreshments and
washed the dishes. The women will
return the entertainment next Sat
urday evening, when all adults will
be welcome.
The ladies' aid society was enter
tanned by Mrs. Lydia Mitchell last
Wednesday, with twenty present
There were three guests, Mrs. Geo.
Neal Mrs Oscar Ollen and Mrs. Hal
lie Murphy. A pleasant and profit
able meeting was held. Mrs.
Mitchell served delicious refresh
ments.
Miss Elsie Seavey of West Ire
mont was the guest of Mrs. E. B
Reed last week.
The Christmas club will meet
Monday with Mrs. Clifton Rich.
Feb. 13. will O. Wisp."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-02-15
BluehiII Falls.

Mrs. Abbie Merrill, who has been
with her sister, Mrs. Hugh Duffy
has returned to South Hope.
Mrs. Rose Pervear of Sedgwick is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Lester
Conary.
Lyman Chatto and wife spent the
weekend at North Bluehill.
Wilfred G. Conary, formerly of
this place, was recently appointed
captain of Co. c. Maine national
guard, at Norway, Me. Mr. Conary
was authorized to recruit a company
of infantry for the national guard
last May. In record time he organ
lied company. 1t has one of the
best-equipped armories in the State.
Early in the war Mr.. Conary enlist
ed in the aviation corps, but after
waiting several months for call,
re-enlisted in the field artillery He
trained at Camp Zachary Taylor,
Louisville, Ky, and received the
rank of second lieutenant His
company was waiting it's call to go
overseas when the armistice was
signed. He has just returned home
from a three-months' course at the
officers training school at Camp
Benning, Ga. He was graduated
with honors. While awaiting fur
Their orders from the government,
he will resume the practice of law
at Norway, where he also holds a
number of municipal offices.
Feb, 49, C..
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-02-15
Weeds.

What hidden virtue Is In these
things that it is granted them to SOW
themselves with the wind. and to
grapple the earth with this immti
gable stubbornness, and to flourish In
spite of obstacles, and never to suffer
blight beneath any sun or shade, but
always to mock their enemies with
the same wicked luxuriance? 1t is
truly mystery and also symbol.
There Is a sort of sacredness about
them. Perhaps, If we could penetrate
natures secrets, we should find what
we call weeds are more essential to
the we'll being Of the world than the
most precious fruit or grain. This
may be doubted however, for there
is an unmistakable analogy between
these wicked weeds and the bad hab.
it's and sinful propensities which have
overrun the moral world; and we
may as we'll imagine that there is
good in one as In the other.--Haw-
thorne.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-02-15
IL Sounded Excessive.

An indianapolis accountant, who Is
Of English birth, says that when he
arrived in the United States several
years ago, he did not propose to per-
nit himself to be imposed on.
When he landed he gave his hand
baggage to a porter to carry to a
hotel. When he reached the hotel, he
asked the porter what the charge was
for carrying the baggage.
1.-TWO bits, SIR" was the porter's
reply.
"Now look here" said the traveller,
I'm not a green Englishman like you
think 1 am. I know your tricks. I'm
going to give you 50 cents and you'll
have to be satisfied with that. It's
all you get"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-02-15
Emotional Old Fighter.

Tex Richard told the other day of a
dinner that was given to old Bob
Fitzsimmons at cafe In Fourteenth
street. The bunch got together and
bought the warrior huge. non
pawnable silver loving cup. johnny
Pollock presented it. After about che
tenth whisky they drank them
straight those days-Pollock flashed
the cup on the emotional old fellow.
Fitz stared at the big and cleaning
thing. Then he glowered at Pollock
and yelled: "Now, dammit, you've
gone and made me cry New York
Correspondence Of the Kansas City
Star. \
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-02-15
JULIA HAD SAID SOMETHING
Sam Was, Forced to Admit That His
Better Half "chatted About
Dem Clothes"

COurtenay Dinwiddie, executive of
the National Child Health council, told
the following story at the meeting
Of the Monday evening club. 1t belongs
to the great fund of family stories Of
which each home has it's share
His family had colored woman
of the name of Julia who did the
wash, according to Mr.. Dinwiddie,
her husband transporting the clothes
to and from home. One night he start
ed with big bundle of freshly washed
clothing. 1t had been raining and
The unfortunate man slipped, the
bundle hit the street, opened up, and
Its contents went into a mud puddle
Needless to say, he couldn't deliver
the wash, and he hated to take it
back home. But he was forced to
"face the music"
A week later the colOred man
showed up at the Dinwiddie home
with the clothes spick and span. The
family, Of course, had found out what
had delayed their wash and were pre-
pared for Sam.
That worthy, however, did not say
a word about his mishap.
SAM" asked a member of the fam
lily, "ddn't Julia have anything to say
about the clothes when you had to
take them back?'
Sam grinned
"Julia-she done chatted quite a
Washington Star.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-02-15
GOuldSbOrO,

Mrs. George Stanley and daugh-
ter Elaine are visiting in Milbridge.
Mrs. A. l.. Dyer and children
spent last week with her parents,
Elmer Rice and wife, at Birch Har-
Dor.
Nell Squirting of Steuben was
recent visitor here.
Mrs. Elmer Dorr, with children,
of Steuben, is visiting her parents,
Charles Moore and wife.
Feb 13. "Eittah."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-02-15
West Hancock,

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Brown have
returned from Franklin, where they
have been visiting their daughter,
Mrs. Elmer Fernald.
christopher Brenton, who has EN-
ployment at Thorsen Farms, has
moved his family here from Bar
Harbor.
F. E. Milliken is yarding pulp
wood for Edward Urann.
Boyd Tracy spent the weekend
at HulPs Cove.
Feb 10. M. M M.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-02-15
Find Pure Amber Deposit.

What was formerly considered dross
In the mines Of the COalmont col
lieries, Nicola, B. c., has been dis
covered to be pure amber, the first
deposit of the kind ever found on the
North American continent. The dis
covery Is credited to E. 5. Oliver Of
the Oliver chemical process syndicate
It was formerly believed to be resinite.
There are large quantities Of the am
Der.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-02-15
Hancock Falls,

Mrs. Charles Dow had the mis-
fortune to fall and break her leg re-
Gently.
Nora Brinkworth is a guest of
Mrs. E. S. Keef.
.~Myra Moon and Maud Stratton
spent few days last week in Ban
gOr.
Jarvis Gatcomb is home from
Washington Junction, where he has
been employed.
Feb. 8. M.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-02-15
Domestic STUFF.

ooh, goodness gracious mercy, I'm
most distracted! I've looked for It
everywhere and l simply can't find 1t !!
walled Mrs. Worrylotte.
"Why dontcha look where you're
sure yuh didn't put it" inquired
Worrylotte, who knew his woman.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-02-15
Pretty Marsh,

Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Carter are
with Mr.. and Mrs. Benz. Carter for
the remainder of the winter
Mrs. E. G. Robbins of Bartlett's
island was at Bar Harbor hospital
last week for treatment of her wrist,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-02-15
Inst said TO IA.

Absent mindedness Is said to be
much more prevalent among men than
women, but the true explanation OF
this may be that woman might 60
down the street with her hat on hind
side before and no one would ever know
the difference.--Ohio State Journal
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-02-15
Told 4. the Dinner Table.

Bobby-Yessir. and that CRATES
neck was-why, 1t was as long as dad.
dy's neck. and-daddy's neck and
His Mother-Bobby, haven't I told
you l don't know how many times
you mustn't exaggerate so7-Waysids
Tales.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-02-15

which she injured by falling on the
ice some weeks ago
George Leonard recently spent a
few dayssat Bar Harbor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln H. Dodge
spent the weekend at Seal Harbor.
Feb 49, G.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-02-15
DO YOUR CHILDREN
Show SYmptomS Of Worms?

Do they sometimes eat with abnormal hunger
and, again show loss of appetite! Are they fret
and ftful sleep at night, gritting the teeth and
tossing restlessy2
If So look out for worms, so common in young
children, and often the Undecided cause of
anxiety to parents. For more than sixty years
the true .'LF' Medicine has proved a valuable
remedy for worms in childhood and have
many letters from Mothers who have testified to
its merits safe, remedy for in
children. Large bottle so cents at your dealers.
"L.F.N MEDICINE CO. Portland. Maine
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-09-16

Miss Josaphene Reed OF New Or
leans the guest of Miss Irma DeSilva
was the recipient of another lovely
courtesy on Thursday when Miss Lii
liam Thomas entertained for her with
a delightful Bridge Party.
The scene Of the affair was the home
of Mrs. c. r. Johnson on North Baylen
street where the Thomas family have
an apartment. The four tables ar
ranged for the players were orna-
mented with attractive little place
cards and fancy hand painted pink
and white minis.
From AIS until near six the card
contest was continued, between times
the guests having enjoyed delicious
fruit punch. Then near dusk the
tables. which were placed in rooms
decorated artistically in coral vines.
zinnias and fern, were rearranged
and there the guests were served de-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-09-16

The hall, living and dining rooms of
the pretty home were very attractive in
deed, with nyriads Of delicate pink coral
vine flowers clamoring over dainty reed
baskets, and double pink hibiscus toss
ing their noble heads from vases of
shiny glass. The dining room was sug-
gestive of the now present autumn, and
the rafdly approaching wintry months
glowing glow in all it's autumnal yellow
hue being used in profusfon.
The guests were delightfully."- entertain
ed by the rendition of several musical
selections, Mrs. Ella Hardy giving several
piano selection. while Miss Anna Prest-
wood gave several vocal selections.
The ladies had written numerous
Steamer" letters to Miss Davis and they
were presented to her on this occasion.
These letters are to be opened by the
young missionary after she has put out
to sea" en- route to BuenoS Aires, and
because of this clever plan she viii be
in touch with 1.-The folks back home even
after she is many, many miles away from
Pensacola. She also received a number
OF attractive and useful gifts.
AS the afternoon drew to a close the
guests were served with delicious ice
cream and cake, and before the members
Of the party disbanded Miss Davis made
a rretty and fitting response to the la
dies who so delightfully."- honored her on
this occasion.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-09-16

The United Daughters of the Confed-
eracy held most enjoyable card party
at the home OF Mrs. e. T. White on
Thursday afternoon for the benefit Of
the scholarship fund. six tables being
arranged for the playing of Bridge and
Five Hundred.
The view OF the scenery from the home
of Mrs. White on East LaRua is very
beautiful, and the twenty-ei guests
who were present at this delightful af-
fair were indeed delighted to find that
their hostess had arranged the tables on
the broad veranda and amidst pretty pot
ted plants and ferns.
The guests were very pleasantly en-
crossed for a number OF hours with the
playing of cards, after which scores
were totaled, each of the six ladies hold
ing highest score receiving dainty hand
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-09-16
Miss Lillian Thomas Entertains
In Honor of Miss Josephine Reed

licious chicken scalad, tea, ice cream
and angel food cake.
In the meantime scores were totaled
and the first prize a beautiful lace
and satin pin cushion awarded to Miss
Clifford Clark. The low score trophy
a box of Chinese fortune telling sticks
fel to Miss Mae White and the conso-
yation, a dainty fan was cut by Miss
Wilybel Graham. The guest Of honor
was presented with an ATTRACTING
sealing wax set.
Those who shared this delightful
party with Miss Reed were: Misses
Irma DeSilva, Olympia and Calpurnia
Sublette, Wilybel Graham, Lannie
Pinney, Lola Johnson, Annie Mary
Wilmer and Jessie Hall, Mae White
Clifford Clark, Hida Bingham, Car
RE and, Clara Moreno, Mrs. c. r.
johnson, Mrs. j. M Thomas and the
hostess Miss Lillian Thomas