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Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-07

oranges, bananas, lemons, potatoes.
sweeUs. tomatoes, mushrooms, rhubarb,
peppers, eggplant, lettuce, spinach.
supplies hight: Pineapples, good eel
cry, peas, sprouts.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-07

FOR RENT-Room and apartment at
422 Olive.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-07

FOR SALE-Buick roadster, good con-
dition, just overhauled, newly paint
ed, dirt cheap, investigate. S3I I'm
perial Ave-, Calexico. 7-t-3
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-07

FOR SALE-Well built delivery body
for Ford car CT will exchange for
Ford touring car body. Rogers, 43O
Main st. t-o
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-07

FOR SALE-The entire furniture and
equipment of a restaurant, this is an
unusual chance. Inquire of Dorsey
Whitelaw. Security Bank Building.
ITS
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-07

WANTED-Good man to help set out
vineyard. Cali at 326 S. lUth iot.
after 6 p. III. 4tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
WHY WOMEN SUFFER
MANY McCOnnelsville Women are
Learning the Cause

Women often suffer, not knowing
the cause.
Backache, headache, dizziness,
nervousness.
Irregular urinary passages, weak
ness, languor-
Each a torture of itself.
Together hint at weakened kid
neys.
Strike at the root-get to the
cause.
No other remedy more highly en-
dorsed than Doan's Kidney Pills.
Recommended by thousands
. Endorsed at home.
Here's convincing testimony from
McConnelsville citizen.
Mrs. G.. A. Gill, Union ST., says:
~ suffered from my kidneys for
about a year. I had draggy mis-
erable kind of feeling all the time
Some days / could hardly get
through with my housework. My
head ached terribly and binding
dizzy spells almost drove me crazy
The pains across my back went UP
into my shoulder blades. 1t was
hard for me to stoop or bend
Doan's Kidney Pills had been used
in my family with good results SO
got box at Sears drug store. AT
ter using four boxes of Doan's
was cured and have felt we'll ever
SINCE"
Price 60c at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills--the same
that Mrs. Gill had. Foster Milburn
Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
WOOL EXHIBIT At THE FAIR

The wool marketing department
of the Ohio Farm Bureau Fedora
ton, cooperating with the Ohio
Sheep and Wool Growers associa-
ton, has arranged for an exhibit of
the different grades of wool for the
fair this season. A pen of sheep
will be shown with the fieeces OF
different grades of wool. Samples
of shoddy will also be on display
Mark J. Smith and J. F.. Walker
will be here to show the relation
between the breeds of sheep and
the commercial grades Of wool, as
we'll as to answer questions relating
to this interesting feature. 31a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
Same Old Story But Good One

Mrs. Mahala Burns, Savanna, Mo-,
relates an experience, the like Of
which has happened in almost ev-
cry neighborhood in this country,
and has been told and related by
thousands of others, as follows: 81
used a bottle of Chamberlain Collie
and Diarrhoea Remedy about nine
years ago and it cured me of fux
(dysentery). / had another attack
of the same complaint three or four
years ago and a few doses of this
remedy cured me. / have recon-
mended it to dozens of people since
/ first used it and shall continue to
do so for / know it is a quick and
positive cure for bowel troubles. -
Sold Everywhere.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
They Are Mild But Effective

Biliousness, headaches, blurred
vision, bad breath and coated
tongue are almost certain to be
present with a mass Of heat-prOduc-
ing undigested food in the stomach.
Foley Cathartic Tablets keep the
digestive organs active and the sys-
tenn fit and fine, purged of poisons.
Not habit forming.-Sold Every
where.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
THE AGRICUTTurRAI. FAIR

The nation that has it's people
scattered in rural districts engaged
In agricultural pursuits, will en-
dure the longest and prosper the
most. The nation that assemblies
its people in great centers of popu-
iatlon will be the first to grow ripe,
rot and decay.-JeffersOn
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. McKeown of
Malta left Wednesday of last week
for an auto trip of several days to
eastern points. Among places visit
ed will be Washington, D. c., Bal
timore, Buffalo, New York, Albany,
Syracuse and Niagara Falls. =
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

The New Lexington Herald OF
Aug. "a had the following: E. C,
Darnell and family have returned
from a weeks motor trip to Cincin-
natl and Cleveland They were ac-
companied home from Cleveland by
his mother, Mrs. Mary Darnell.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

The fair management will not en-
gage Scottish bagpipe band nor a
steam calliope( boiled music from a
coal burning piano., but the NAL
conta, all home talent, of which we
are always proud.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
LIVE STOCK AT THE FAIR

Live stock has served agriculture
and civilization we'll; it has coerced
prosperity on more humble door
steps than any other property
known to the assessor. IT has all
other properties looking like a
punched nickel at a golden we'd
ding
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Mrs. B. C. Valentine (Christine
Scott) and little daughter Barbara
came Monday from Mt. Vernon, N.
Y, for visit with Mrs. Valentine S
mother Mrs. Belle Scott and other
relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

There should be such strong,
dominating personality in every
family, that each member will say
II am going to the fair Sept. 13, IA,
15."
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

The marriage of Mrs. Mollie E.
Raney and Mr.. George Harsch,
both of GAINESVILLE, occurred recent
ly. The bride formerly resided in
Noble county, in the Keith neigh
borhood.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Morgan County Live Stock Co.
will make shipment from Malta
Sept. 4. Call manager at Neelyville,
or county agents office.-Chester
S. Strong, Mgr.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

The policy of the board is to
make the 69th annual exhibition
bigger, better, grander, than any
previous fair. The departments
will be larger. more brilliant and in
teresting than any other Morgan
coNnty fair
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
Masonic Notice

Regular meeting of Corinthian
lodge No. III F. & A. M. on next
Tuesday evening. Sept. 5. All
Masons are cordially invited.-S. A.
Finley, w. NJ; O. p Lindsey, Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

What are the horse men doing
about the horse business? Nothing
at all part of the time and talking
calamity the rest of the time. They
should wake up and see that the
horse gets his just dues in purses
and prizes at the fair. in well filled
arenas and in real races.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Mr.. Wendell Tompkins who has
been living on the Martha Vaughn
place near Pennsville, has rented
the c. G. Strahl farm about four
miles back of Malta, on the grade
road, and moved there this week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Miss Margaret Durbin who spent
IL weeks at the Indiana State Nor
NAL, Terre Haute, Ind, arrived
home Monday. While at Terre
Haute she made her home with her
uncle Mr.. w. H. Durbin.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Mrs. Kere Brock and VIM. d
Brock of Bristol have returned after
a visit with relatives in Columbus
and several days spent at camI
meeting near Mt. Vernon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

The following young men return
ed Saturday from a camping party
out on the Ben Wells place near
Millgrove: Landon Sharp, James
Flanagan. jr., Donald Carroll, Law
renee Partesius, Roy Ferguson,
Thomas Bauer and Dana Martin
Mr.. Francis Dawson accompanied
them.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Mrs. VIM. Andrews and son Earl
of Columbus motored here last
week and visited a few days at the
Capt. N. Price home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Mr.. S. w. Scott who spent three
months with his son Mr.. John Scott
of Douda, returned to Columbus
Saturday, and will spend the winter
at that place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Our fairs must be educational,
they must provide amusements and
recreation. They should send the
people away refreshed, satisfied and
boosting the state and county fail s.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Youngs
Cecilia Fish are at present oc-
cupying rooms in Mrs. Alice Whit
aker's property on Kennebec av-
enue
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Messrs. Harry Farmhouse and Ce-
ell Wright of Malta left Saturday
for Canton where they will visit the
formers relatives. They also plan
to attend the state fair
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Miss Ethel Boal of Malta went to
Logan Monday to visit friends.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Mr.. Roy Parker of Blue Rock Wis
tied last week here with his uncles
Elmer and Frank Ray and families.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Mrs. VIM. Mcconnell of Columbus
who spent week here visiting her
sister Mrs J. E. Brown, returned
to her home Saturday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Mrs. j. A. Menard and daughter
Linda returned to Akron Saturday,
after a visit in Malta with Mrs
Menard's mother Mrs Lide Scott
The latter accompanied her home
for a visit
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Iron and cast iron welding, also
automobile carbon urning.-HAR-
OLD MONTGOMERY, McConnels-
Vile. f23tf.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

CREAM CREAM CREAM
We want your cream. Highest
price paid; honest test guaranteed.
Deedrick q LindimOre. Phone 224.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

The fair Sept IS, IA. Is. Come
early, stay late.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Mr.. John A. Lawrence who was
formerly located at Great Falls
Mont, is now located at Saint
Maries, Idaho
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Messrs. Will Baldwin and Harry
TAYLOR of Malta have been in Co.
lumbus visiting friends, and attend
ing the state fair.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Our fair has been steadily grow
ing in favor with the public and
rapidly gaining popularity. Our
dates, Sept. 13, IA, IS.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Mrs. Julia Lindimore went to Co
lumbus Saturday to visit her daugh-
ters.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Mrs Frank Wilson went to Cald-
we'll Saturday, to visit her mother
Mrs. Fremont Hutchins.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Taxi by F. Scott, from end Of
pike near Meigs to town last two
days of fair, from 8 to II a. M, and
return, to 7 p. m. 35c each way.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Go to tue Farmers Elevator for
wire fence m261
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Mrs. Chas. Barkhurst and two
sons of Malta have been visiting
Mrs. Barkhurst's sister Mrs. Earl
Roberts Of Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Miss Edythe Reed will teach
again the coming year in the Rose
vile schools. She teaches the sixth
grade. This makes the fourth year
she has taught in the Roseville
schools. School begins Tuesday
following Labor Day.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Mrs. Orr McVeigh has been visit
ing in Newark with her brother Mr..
Walter Garrett.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Get in the whirlpool of merri-
ment at the fair, by taking one joy
ful jubilee, iingling, juicy, jag of
jolly joy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

1t takes more courage than inspi-
ration to run a fair. and it takes
more cash than either
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Take the ride from France on
the Ferris wheel at the fair, sky
high. the ride that dazZIes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

See the exhibition f1ocks and
herds at the fair.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Brown of Malta, Aug. %, son.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Garry us all (the merry 60
round) very old, but always new,
will be at the fair.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Mrs. B. +. Ball of the river road,
above town, has been very i'll and
bedfast, but is now showing a little
Improvement
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Cot
ton Saturday, a daughter.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Mr.. Clair Strobe of Elliott went
to Utica Monday to visit his brother
Mr.. Max Strobe.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
THE MILLER

THE MILLER
Undertaking & Furniture Go.
MOTOR OR HORSE DRAWN
EQUIPMENT AT THE SAME
PRICE. MOTOR AMBULANCE
WORK GIVEN PROMPT AND
CAREFUL ATTENTION.
Store Phone 108-B.
A. w. Miller 151-B
G. g. Miller 60-Rc0
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. haywood
Archer of this place Saturday, a
boy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Be good and attend the fair
Soothing syrup won't cure sin.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
THE DONKEY AT THE FAIR

The donkey is not cultured
jewel. His voice lacks those dulcet
tones which would cause us to de-
sire it's more frequent uplifting in
song
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Mr.. John L. Mills, a former Nor
gan county boy, is now employed at
| Grant, XIV.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

A good disposition, without some
vacation at the fair, ETC., is as vain
as faith without works.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Speaking of our fair work-this
sitting down and folding our arms
and waiting for something to turn
up, is just about as rich a specula-
ton as going into four hundred
acre field, sitting down on a sharp
stone with pail between our knees
and waiting for a COW to back up
and be milked.-Josh Billings.
: The GAINESVILLE Signal of Monday
said: A mysterious fire thought to
have been caused by bolt of light
ming, did considerable damage to
the home of p. H. Tannehill, Taylor
street. Saturday evening. The bolt
is said to have struck the house
earlier. but the fire was not dis
covered until later The blaze is
thought to have started in q rear
hall and damaged the floor, stairs
and banister and some clothing in
the hall Firemen from the Cen
tral fire station were called and ex-
/ tinguiShed the blaze.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

The club work at the fair last
year will be greatly augmented this
year.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
MUSIC LOVERS
BUY
VICTROLAS
LOCAL NEWS

Go to the Farmers Elevator a
for cement and roofing.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Mr.. Arthur Ross of this place
has been visiting in Newark at the
Geo. w. Jones home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Miss Helen Bethel has been hav-
ing as a guest this week Miss Ruth
Lenhart of GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

The simplest joys are the best.
The pleasantest way to spend a
couple of days is to attend the fair.
thinking about the many entertain
ing, educational and amusing fea.
lures of the great 69th annual ex-
hibition-and the money you have
got in the bank.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Mr.. John Mccall returned Satur-
day to his home in New Concord
after spending few days with his
brotherin-law Mr. E. p. Younkin
of Malta township, who recently
broke his wrist. Mr.. Mccall assist.
ed with the farm work
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

MELONS,, MELONS, MELONS!
For good melons come to the Evans
farm below Roxbury. 17a3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

The Center Progressive club held
their August meeting at the home
of Mrs. Maggie Wilson near Hack
ney. Sixteen members and several
visitors were present. Fine re-
freshments were served. The next
meeting will be held Sept. at one
p. M, at the home of Mrs. Frank
Watson. Program: Song by club;
Lords Prayer; reading, Mrs. Lille
McFerren; dialogue, Mrs. Della
Ludman, Mrs. Merida Morris, Mrs.
Martha Reed and Miss Lola Combs;
pantomime, Mrs. Laura Hastings,
Mrs. Hazel Conn, Mrs. Leota Will
liams; closing song by club.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Rev r. o. McRae of the local M.
E. church, his wife and their two
children left Sunday by auto for
Mrs. McRae's home near Phiadel-
phia where they will' visit with
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Seguine.
Rev. McRae will spend two weeks,
while his wife and children will be
gone about two months.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Make the fair this year the one
thing you don't propose to miss.
You will see folks that you may
never see again and learn of others
about whom you likely would never
have known, had you staid at home
The fair is the great preserver of
past friendships and refresher of
memories Of old time companions.
You can help to keep it SO.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

>|i;r-.-.,-.---.-- 5000 71or -
MUSIC LOVERS A's.ns,.s'av |X
BUY L ROOMS s;aassi; aasas; ssss9s ssisas Floor
vICTROLAS Mscosnn1svnIn5 oH.ol
LOCAL NrwS prssn ss9 Of Malta as as sss ~ Mrs. .aa aas
es8po1 90 1s exhibition aoehs and
Cot NJ. r.n Wilson Won, 70 caa =
tue Farmers Fsva,ss Sss,; for Mrs Hu,enn.
ire renee n1o' The Sept. 10, "A. l5 Come :
& w r % s s .,"s Saturday visit '''S'
boy s brother
Take Ferris ss % the @ % sn p1.n | Ray with M
sn 'e ~ N1 Mrs andrews and son Earl Carl NJ
rener Of this this place saturday,
~ Capt N. Price home came
a; Will s T s3ss a s @ will s @
ar ss ssOt county u ca aana maa'se S Neees Tn
Hf BEEN As5 s sG;s ssve s place sss Strong Mgr
I &C w Nc ,,r, ONO, dominating personality conta
eo melons to the Evans
n % : si" s WITH SIS s s., spent sssn s
s ns & asa wi" spend the winter
fait Our fairs must be educational Mr.
ay ust poyee T h and and been
ope aWv rehed % gaad @ and @ be
r Max STROBE. boosting miles
h sso p p' % attend @ a % fair s. s..ss
9esns 1 os inS n M st Ass 2sss7 Whit Gs .ssin
M town as @ een % v III and akers Kennebec
Gfs Gfsst ,'H" enue grade
7aa ell Msh Harry ia na n''ss s sasrss5 9 G
II jubilee oH nslns juicy jag 'S0 plan a.n Mr.
s Pnn" Ss sse and % ne n,ss Tss "5 H George M Mol"
IS arShs Sr Broke M
--- o,oo COUNTY in eo VI
;S"'s fes5sa and
% sss s1 b H Malta 11ss s ss6t a lures "
1%s %!' "Ss ssp ss G home
favor fair IA; v ii: 's public ss s :' rs s
eslami s" R the @ na of the I time That They hey h Mh
1.: ct 5VS % Last 1 ss e:: i $ % 4: s:s
;s m j. each % vsy s and in real ya's
., 's'
'1sn ons 1 @ who
Fras n"sf aRS 1s
Mrs VIM Mcconnell Of - ---- ,.
sPsn mpt week M here Sovn e retund nsd
ap aa "j9 "i about SG sa"fs1ns s 5 o % t %ob @
Mrs K VIM hundred
With " ass s sf sS@ s:s
sedn be mlhedJosh Billings
The policy is GAINESVILLE
better than Kent
%.s Ii ys ~,
S
earier. bu he fire 10 dis
covered lat
in
A. hal
All day
invitedS A.
tingushed blaze. week
honest
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IA Smith hand Ma IN
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

Mrs. F. J. Ziegler of near Saraso-
ia, Florida, arrived here Monday
morning to spend several weeks Wis
iting with her mother Mrs. Eliza
beth Hatton and sisters. The first
part of her trip north was made by
auto to Bradentown, Fla, and from
there by train, going by way of
Tampa, then across the state and up
to Jacksonville, Fla, and from there
up through Georgia, Tennessee and
Kentucky, and on here by way of
Cincinnati and Columbus.
The demonstrating team of the
White Cottage Food club which con-
sists of Marie Young, captain; Eliza
beth Thompson. demonstrator A;
Ruby Roberts, demonstrator B, and
Mrs. Lloyd Patton, leader, left Mon
day for Columbus. This team won
first prize at the Muskingum county
fair which was held at GAINESVILLE
week before last. They will COM
pete with the other counties at the
state fair. Miss Marie Young is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Young of White Cottage, former
residents of Morgan county.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-08-23
COVER CROPS TO
Bring new LIFE
TO WORN SOIL
Rye Principal Grain Used as "Life-
RestOrer" - Physical Condi.
ton og Ground Improved
By Humus.

New life will be put into worn soils
on hundreds of Kentucky farms in the
near future through the use of winter
cover crops which will be seeded this
fall and turned under in the spring for
purpose of adding humus to the land,
according to R. E. Stephenson, soils
extcsion specialist of the College of
Agriculture. Rye will be the principal
crop used for this purpose, many
farmers having made arrangements to
SOW the seed as soon as their tobacco,
soybeans, cowpeas or corn are har-
vested. Farmers who turn these cover
crops under in the spring for green
manure will obtain a number of bene-
fits through the addition of humus
which is the greatest single need of
badly worn soils, he added.
Exhausted soils do not contain the
bacteria that lime and multiply in the
presence of humus and add life" to
ertile soils" Mr. Stephenson pointed
out in explaining how the depleted soil
Of the state would be benefited by the
cover crops that are turned under.
These bacteria cause manure and crop
'esidues to decay and give up the ele-
ments that contribute toward crop
growth. In addition, this process also
makes the mineral portions of the soil
more available.
"Humus also performs an important
service in improving the physical con-
dition of the soil. Soils that are rich
in humus are mellow and friable and
till easily while the humus also alb
serbs rainfall and holds 1t until times
of drouth. On the other hand, this
same material promotes good drainage
during the times of surplus rainfall
and retards the washing that causes
many soils to lose much Of their fer
tility.
Perhaps the greatest value OF
humus comes from the plant food it
contains. Coming as it does from the
partial decay of plant and animal pro-
ducts, it contains the elements such
as nitrogen, lime PHOSPHORUS and pot
assium that are necessary before
heavy yields can be obtained"