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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-20
Fleet to Be Ke-cnTOrced

MALTA, Sept. 20-Varlous units
Of the British Atlantic fleet are on
their way to join the naval forces
in the Dardanelles, but the author
tiles are reticent as to details.
1t is learned. however, that a
British destroyer flotilla composed
of the most modern vessels has been
ordered from England and that the
cruisers Caledon and Carysport are
due here shortly on their way to
Constantinople.
Other ships of the Atlantic fleet
ordered to reinforce the Mediterra-
mean fleet are the light cruisers Gu
racoa and Ceres, and he aircraft
carrier Argus.
The destroyed Seraph left here
Yesterday for Constantinople.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-20
Crowded With Refugees

RODOSTO, Thrace, Sept. 20 (By
The Associated Press) This little
town on the north coast of the Sea
of Marmora is o~vercrowded with
Greek troops and refugees and is
fast developing into a communlstlc
center.
Two governments are attempting
to function, one composed OF royal
lists and the other of ollowe OF
former Premier Venizelos.
The communists influences have
pervaded the demobilized troops
gangs of which loot food shops at
will and terrorize the citizens
Numerous instances of the NAL
treatment of women are reported.
There are many assertions from
the Greek army who, after their ar
rival, shot their officers and paraded
the streets with tlaboyant banners.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-20

remaining two are designated as
white and blue. On the compile
ton of the three the graduate is a
reserye officer with the rank of Sec
ond lieutenant.
Baremore was enrolled at Camp
Vail at Mautauk Point, Long Is
land. and vas stationed at Field
A, being a member of Battery c,
Field Artillery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-20
PLAN FOR BIG SMOKER

Plans are being completed for the
big Raritan Yacht Club smoker TO
be held on October IS. Stephen f.
Somogyi, under whose auspices the
event is to take place. stated today
that it will be along the same lines
as those followed at the smoker last
April. Talent from New York City
will be obtained to furnish the en-
tertainment and refreshments Will
h. nroyidad
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-20
q. s. Destroyer at Constantinoplc

CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept. 20
(By The Associated Press)-The
American torpedo boat destroyer
Simpson has arrived here, bringing
more eye witnesses of the Smyrna
fire. All agree that the flames oriSi-
mated in the Armenian quarter of
the city and assert the evidence
strongly indicates that the Turks
wilfully started the fire.
The Americans declared the KEN
alists would not have dreamed of
destroying the whole city for pos
session of which they had spent
years of toll and much money, but
it was probable, they aver. that the
Turks were bent upon wrecking
vengeance on the Armenians for
their alleged participation in 1919.
which led to the death of many
Turks.
American sailors on patrol duty
declare they saw Turkish soldiers
setting houses afire and applying
torches to heaps of rubbish in the
streets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-20
DYE Embargo Move Dies

WASHINGTON. Sept. 20-Dye
embargo legislation virtually was
killed for this section today by the
senate finance committee. who dis
approved and refused to report out
legislation proposing extension of
the dye licensing act for three
months after the tariff bill becomes
law.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-20
sheriff Serves Paners

NEW BRUNSWICK, Sept. 90
Papers were served by the sheriff in
a supreme court action of he Ma
rine Lighterage Company who is SUI
ing the Nixon Nitration Works of
Raritan township for $S51.1S, due
for towing work done by the plain
til in 1872,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24
MISS MINSHALL'S PARTY

About a dozen of the friends OF
Miss Virginia Natalie Minshall were
invited by her to enjoy splash party
at the Springs Saturday afternoon,
and at the appointed time the jolly
party met at the Minshall home on
Fort King avenue and made the trip
10 the Springs in big truck.
The time at the Springs was pleas
ansly spent in bathing and on coming
out of the water Mrs. MinshaI and
Mrs. T. NJ Mclean had a tempting
lunch already spread for the party
and with their appetites whetted by
an invigorating swim the young folks
certainly did enjoy the good things
After supper the guests enjoyed
other pastimes for a while and then
the return to town was made, each
having spent a delightful afternoon
and voting the hostess a royal enter
tainer. Those who were the guests of
the afternoon were Eva and Annie
Burton. Margaret Chace, 'Delzell Pas
teur, Clara Staley, Jean Biting, Cora
Nae Pillans, Barbara Ware Johnson
Louise Clements, Theodore Mclean
and Mrs. T. NJ Mclean.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24
PRESBYTERIAN MEETINGS

Two splendid audiences attended
the evangelistic meetings in the First
Presbyterian church yesterday. The
evangelist, Mr.. j. Clarence Leckemby,
was at his best and preached two
forceful sermons that touched all
hearts with a realization of what it
means to live a Christian life. The
morning sermon was on the elements
of a Christian and some of the facts
brought out were courage, compass
sion, forgiveness and earnestness. In
the evening the SPEAKER dealt with the
home life under Christian influence.
Services will be held every morning
at 10 o'clock and every evening at 8
o'clock, and a cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all Eric Collier.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

Mr.. Edwin Gernant left last night
for Daytona, where he will meet his
aunt Miss Unger, and his sister Miss
Gertrude Gernant, and their friend
Miss Jean Glover, who since leaving
Ocala three months ago have been in
Miami. The party will go to Jackson
vile, where they will sail on the
Lenape tomorrow for New York and
then go to their home in Pennsylva-
MIA. Mr.. Gernant will return to OcaIa
the latter part of the week
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24
ARE GOING TO ORLANDO

The following Knights of Pythias
will attend the meeting of the Grand
Lodge OF Florida, which opens at Or
lando Wednesday: w ". Stripping,
D. D. G. C.; D. ". Tompkins, NJ. of
E; ". W. Rilea, Tom Proctor and C.
(. Sage, delegates.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

Mr.. Clifford Anderson and three
children, Clifford, Arthur and Mary
Eleanor of Tampa, spent Saturday
and Sunday in Ocala. Mr.. Anderson
returned home Sunday night accom-
panied by his sons. Little Mary Flea
nor will remain Ocala with her
mother.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

AUTO RADIATOR REPAIRING
We can make a new radiator for
your car in one day. We restore
circulation to your stopped radia-
TOR. Repair all makes of radiators.
L21 West Broadway. 1867
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

Mrs. Fred Robinson. Miss Lucille
Robinson, Mrs. R. S. Goux and little
son left yesterday for Washington,
where they will meet DR.. Goux and
from there motor to Detroit It is al
ways a pleasure for their friends to
have them spend the winter in Ocala
and they hope next season they will
return early.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

Captain and Mrs. Geo. F. Young are
receiving congratulations on the ar
rival of fine son who was born at
the hospital at 6 o'clock this morning.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Hoag of West
Palm Beach, who have been staying
with their daughter Mrs. Ed Carmi-
chael, at the Carmichael farm, expect
to leave today for their home in
Minneapolis. They will make the trip
by automobile and will be accompanied
as far as Jacksonville by Mr.. and
Mrs. Carmichael.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24
NOTICE. MAsoNs

Special meeting of Marion-Dunn
Lodge this evening at s o'clock. Work
IN the fellowcraft degree. All broth
ers that can are urged to be present.
Visiting brothers are cordially invited
70 attend. A. C. Blowers, W. NJ.
B. L. Adams, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

DR.. NJ. Semple of Haines City was
in Ocala Saturday. on his way home
from Gainesville. DR.. Semple is an
enthusiastic capital mover
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

Mrs. C. S. BUST of Blackville, S.
c., arrived in Oca5a Saturday and is
at the home of Mrs. T. M. Moore Mrs
Buist was called to Ocala on account
of the serious illness of her mother
Mrs. L. T. Izlar.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

Mr.. E. W. Merrill, who has been
connected with the Ocala Steam Laun-
dry for some time, has resigned his
position and he and his wife about the
first of~May expect to return to In
diana
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24
". c. 7. Z.

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will hold its regular monthly
business meeting tomorrow at $3.50 at
the residence of ars. c.. W. Martin,
204 Orange avenue.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

Clothes styled and designed for
particular men, tailored at Fashion
Park. Guarantee Clothing & Shoe
Co. Y. M. B. o. D. 22-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

b X LABELS-We are equipped for
furnishing the fruit and vegetable
growers with box labels in one or
more colors of ink at reasonable
prices on short notice. Star Pub
ishing Co., Ocala, Fla. 22-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

The many friends of Mrs. E. E.
Dobbs, who was operated on at the
hospital several days ago. will be glad
to hear that she is recovering.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

Mr.. Paul Weathers Of New York
city, who has been visiting his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs B. A Weathers,
left for home yesterday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24
CUBAN CLUB Cigar now SC. 14-10t

Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Raymond,
after pleasant trip all around South
Florida, returned home Saturday aft
ernoon
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

Just arrived one lot of mems fancy
oxfords. Guarantee Clothing & Shoe
Co. Y NJ B. O. D. I9-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

Miss Marie Robertson and Miss
Chrysta Kemp of Palatka spent the
weekend in Ocala, guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. M. A. Ten Eyck.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

The newest and smartest ladies'
Spanish toe and heel oxford for street
and theatrical wear Guarantee Cloth
ing &'Shoe &C. Y. M. B. o. D. 19-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24
CUBAN CLUB Cigar now 5. 14-10t

Chiropractic for stomach, liver and
kidney troubles, also for headaches
and high blood pressure. DR.. Kip
linger, 0eala House. 1857
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

Mrs. F. B. Woodcock and daughter
Virginia, arrived in Ocala yesterday
for a visit to the formers mother,
Mrs. Jennie Cassil,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

Fresh fish every day, and we make
no extra charge for cleaning them.
| City Fish Market. Phone 158. 22-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24
CUBAN CLUB Cigar now SC. 14-10t

Diary of the vice president, cover
ing the p-riod since his election: His
overcoa5 was stolen in FEBRUARY, 1921.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

Consensus view concerning the
radical uplifJer: He's such an easy
man to get along without.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

Dancing at Silver Springs Friday
night, April 21st. Davis s.x-piece
orchestra. 20-2t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

New Jantzen national swimming
suits for ladies and men. Guarantee
Clothing & Shoe Co. Y. M. B. D. D. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

Just received a shipment of regu-
lation garbage cans, $3.50 each at the
Farmers Supply Co. 20-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

The Farmers Supply Co. has just
received shipment of regulation size
garbage cans. Price $3.50. 20-t6
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

The rising generation has a habit
of rising about the time mother has
breakfast ready.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

We have just unloaded a carload of
milk cows. Can be seen at Nichols &
Cobb's barns. 20-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

w. X. Lane, Nj. D., physician and
surgeon. specialist eye, ear, nose and
throat. Office over 5 and 10 cent store
Ocala, Fla. Il
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

One of the worst forms of auto
trouble is the advice your family
gives you while you're trying to 10
cate the engine knock
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

CRYSTAL RIVER INN-OPEN
THE YEAR ROUND. AMERI-
CAN PLAN. COMMERCIAL
RATES. F. T. MARTIN, PROP,
CRYSTAL RIVER, FLA. 4-4-1m
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

The half of the world that doesn't
know the other half f1ivs will soon find
out if it tries to cross the street.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

Visit the Teapot Self Serve Grocery.
Is beauty-you will like it. #
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

BOX LABELS-We are equipped for
furnishing the fruit and vegetable
growers with box labels IN one or
more colors of ink at reasonable
prices on shot notice. Star Pub
ishing Co., Ccala, Fla. eft
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

FOR SALE-Four fine female pup
pies five months old. Good for any
thing. The best you ever saw. Call
on Lizzie Smiddy, Belleview. 22-6t*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

Sweet milk at the Main Street Mar
ket. Phone 10S. IS
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

FOR SALE CHEAP-Brushed brass
baby bed, good condition. Apply box
AZ.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

STRAYED-White- and black flea
bitten pointer gyp; one side of head
black and the other white. Very
easily distinguished. Answers to
the name of White. Liberal reward
for return to Fred Malever. 22-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

FOR SALE-Baby carriage. Phone
1872. 12-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

" lNTED-C0lored laborers for min
ng ocher. Apply to the Pidcock-
2oberts Co., Bunnell, Fla. 19-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

Sweet milk at the Main Street Mar
ket. Phone 10S. 13
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

Country cured hams sliced at the
Main Street Market Phone los. 81
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

WANTED-Three white mattresses.
Apply to Davidson's Cafe, at the
union station. 24-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

FOR RENT-Complete upper floor or
one or two rooms if desired, ar
ranged for light housekeeping; has
bath with hot and cold water; near
own. Apply to 403 Fort King ave-
nue.. 30-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

FOR SALE-Two fine cows and ten
fine shoats. Address Lizzie Smiddy,
Belleview, Fla. 22-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24
OCALA OCCURRENCES

II you have any local or society
items for the Star, call five-one.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

TOUND-Auto license tag. Owner
can have same by calling at the
Star office, give number and paying
for this ad. 24-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

CUBAN CLUB Cigar now SC. 14-10t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

Nutshell argument of chronic OBJ
jectors in Congress: "Your statement
was all wrong. What was it you
said?"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

LOST-On the road from Gainesville
to Ocala, 32-x wire-spoke auto
wheel. Leave at Williams Garage,
Ocala, and receive reward. 24-1t*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24
UNCLASSIFIED
ADVERTISEMENTS

CRATES under this heading are as
follows: Maximum of six lines one time
zoe; three times soc; six times 75c; one
month $500. All accounts payable In
advance except to those who have reg
ular advertising accounts.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

Experience has taught parents how
to handle a four year-old- the
time he becomes six-year-old.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-04-24

UNCLASSIfIED
ADVERTISEMENTS
CRATES under this heading are as
follows: Maximum of six lines one time
zoe; three times soc; six times Toe; one
month $500. All accounts payable i'm
advance except to those who have reg
Ular advertising accounts.
STRAYED-White and black flea
bitten pointer gyp; one side of head
black and the other white. Very
easily distinguished. Answers to
the name of White. Liberal reward
for return to Fred Malever. 22-tf
WANTED-Three white mattresses.
Apply to Davidson's Cafe, at the
union station. 24-tf
TOUND-Auto license tag. Owner
can have same by calling at the
Star office, give number and paying
for this ad. 24-tf
LOST-On the road from Gainesville
to Ocala, 32-x wire-spoke auto
| wheel. Leave art Williams Garage,
| ! Ocala, and receive reward. 24-1t*
FOR SALE-Two fine cows and ten
fine shoats. Address Lizzie Smiddy,
Belleview, Fla. 22-6t
FOR SALE-Four fine female pup
pies five months old. Good for any
thing. The best you ever saw. Call
on Lizzie Smiddy, Belleview. 22-6t*
FOR SALE-Baby carriage. Phone
1872. 12-tf
FOR SALE CHEAP-Brushed brass
baby bed, good condition. Apply box
@42.
AUTO RADIATOR REPAIRING
We can make a new radiator for
your car in one day. We restore
circulation to your stopped radia-
TOR. Repair all makes of radiators.
L21 West Broadway. 1867
" lNTED-Colored laborers for min
-ng ocher. Apply TO the Pidcock-
2oberts Co., Bunnell, Fla. 19-6t
Box LABELS-We are equipped for
furnishing the fruit and vegetable
growers with box labels in one or
more colors of ink at reasonable
prices on short notice. Star Pub
| ishing Co., Ocala, Fla. 22-tf
CRYSTAL RIVER INN-OPEN
THE YEAR ROUND. AMERI-
! CAN PLAN. COMMERCIAL
RATES. F. T. MARTIN, PROP,
CRYSTAL RIVER, FLA. 4-4-1m
FOR RENT-Complete upper floor or
one or two rooms if desired, ar
ranged for light housekeeping; has
bath with hot and cold water; near
town. Apply to 403 Fort King ave-
nue.. 30-tf
BOX LABELS-We are equipped for
furnishing the fruit and vegetable
growers with box labels IN one or
more colors of ink at reasonable
-
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-07-29
LEGION HEADS
MEET HERE ON
STATEPR0CRAM
Busha and Lamport Discuss
Bonus and Membership
Plans With Molumby.

O. &C. Lamport. of Helena. state ad-
jutant of the American Legion, and
Thomas Busha of Helena, national COM
mitteeman, we're in Great Falls Friday
comforting with 10y j. Molumby, state
commander, relative to important activi-
ties planned by the Legion during the
next few months, particularly an edu-
cafional campaign concerning a state
bonus for ex-service men and a state
wide membership campaign.
The Legion officials discussed plans
Of cooperation with Francis Silver OF
Butte, chairman of the bonus commit
tee OF the state department of the Am
erican Legion, regarding the bonus issue
which will be put to the voters Of Mon
tana as q referendum measure in the
fall election. 1t is planned to make the
educational campaign in the state so
extensive that every voter will thor
understand what the bonus meas
ure means before he goes to the polls.
They also discussed at length the mat
ter of developing increased efficiency
of the officers in the Legion posts of
state in handling compensation claims
Of disabled veterans Of the world war.
1t is expected that there will be an
date set for a combined campaign
for membership. the filing of disability
claims for compensation and the state
bonus issue, Mr.. Rusha said.
The matter of representation and
regalia to be worn by delegates
from the state department of Montana
to the Fourth Annual National conven-
ton of the American Legion at New
Orleans October 10 to 20, inclusive.
discussed at the meeting. Last
year the Montana delegates attended
The national convention at Kansas
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-07-29
VET BUREAU PLANS
TO FIND DISABLED
Necessary Before Can
File Compensation
Claims.

Plans whereby the officials Of the
United States veterans bureau may &c,
in intimate contact with all men dis
abled BY war service were discussed
here Friday afternoon by H. F. Dicken-
sheets of Minneapolis, chief of cooper
alton of the bureau, and Thomas Rusha
of Helena, sub-disrrict manager. in con-
ference with legion officials here.
Such contact is necessary in order to
insure that all disabled men having
just claims for compensation file and
institute their claims within the given
period. Mr.. Dickensheets said. The
final date for filing claims for CON-
pensation is five years from the date
of discharge from the service. unless
the service man obtains a certificate
of disability prior to August 8, this
year. Mr.. Busha explained.
This certificate of disability. if OBJ
tanned, will entitIe a disabled ex-serv-
ice man to medical treatment and hos
pital service if the disability for which
connection has been established
is more than 10 per cent in the rating
of disabilities, he said.
Mr.. Dickensheets will return to Min
neapolis today and Mr.. Busha will re-
turn to Helena.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-07-29
DEMANDLESS
Of PLANTELEMENTS
THAN FLOODS TAKE
Gulf of Mexico Gets More of
Fertility Than Produce
of River Lands.

Lexington, ky.-(Corerspondence of
The Associated Press. l--More of the
plant elements that help TO make
bumper crops in the Ohio and Missis-
sippi valleys is washed into the Gulf
of Mexico annually than is used by
crops as they grow to maturity. ac-
cording to a bulletin on The Removal
of Plant Food by Natural Drainage"
issued by the Kentucky agricultural
experiment station. The bulletin is the
result of research work by DR.. J. s.
McHargue. one Of the station chemists.
Wash 48 Million Tons
The two great rivers annually wash
away a total of 47,S22,57 tons of the
six elements that furnish food for
cash value of these lost elements is
at S2.O75,OSS,324. The Missis-
sippi river alone, it is asserted. annu-
ally empties more than one and one
half billions of dollars worth, washed
away from points along its banks into
the Gulf of Mexico every year.
If all of the sources of plant food
from the soil could be accounted
for. said the chemist, it is probable
that the portion removed permanently
by crops, in any system of farming.
would be found extremely small in com
p~arison with the amount lost through
drainage waters. This, he says. is one
Of the problems of agriculture to which
have given little attention.
Test Water of Rivers
Material for the bulletin was OBJ
tanned by DIR. McHargue by analyzing
scores Of samples of water taken from
and streams throughout Ken
lucky and other states. Five gallons
Of water was contained in each sample.
The tests were for the phosphorus,
potassium, nitrate-nitrogen. calcium,
sulphur. sodium. chlorine
and manganese they contained.
Besides the Ohio and Mississippi
'lvers, the chemist took samples from
he Kentucky, the Licking. the Ten
1essee, the Cumberland and the Green
.jyers.