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of beets, carrots, cabbage, early corn, lettuce, mustard. persnips. parsley. onions radish spinach. Swiss chard, turnips and English peas.
 Second half Of nonth.-PIans squashes. Set out early tomato, all sorts beans, cucumbers. melons, okra, pumpkins and pepper. egg plant and sweet po-
 Field Crops.-First half of month. Sow Burt oats. beardless barley. clovers. grasses, early corn, rape, spring vetches, etc.
 Second half Of rnonth.--Plan cotton. peanuts. velvet and soy beans, broom corn, chufas, sor- gbums, millets. field corn, early COW peas and set out sweet po- tatoes.
 OTchard.-Spraying must be att tended to if fruit free of diseases and orms are expected. Get all data and materials from your local scotsman. Be prepared to fight the memorable march of myriads of injurious insects seek ing tc devour every sort of crop. Fertilize all nursery stock in set- ting out, the extra labor and ex- Lense will pay big dividends.
 Flower Garden.-Set out sum- mer and fall towering bulbs and roots, such as gladiolus. tube roses. dahlias. caladiums, and cannas. Roses may still be put out and all sorts of shrubbery. Lawn grass may be planted.
 Last half of month.-Practicai- ly all flower seed may now be planted in the open ground, par ticularly the hardy annuas, such as alyssum, asters. balsoms, cai- endula. calliopsis. cocks comb. centaurea cosmos, California pop py. enphorbia, four o'clock, for- get-me-not. geranium. helictrope, annual hollyhocks. lantana. lark spur. nasrurtiums. pansies. petu- nias. phlox. poppies. portulaca, snap dragon, salvla sunflower sweet peas. yerbena, vinca and zinnia. In addition to these many others including climbers. hardy perennials. etc., may be safely planted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-08
UNABLE TO EXPLAIN
 WHY HE LEFT HOME

Columbus, Mss. April 7.-(spe- cial.)-1n dazed condition and weak from exosure, Frank Manning, whose clothing was picked up on the Tom bigbee river railroad bridge here yesterday with a ntoe of farewell in the coat pocket. was found on the Macon road south of Columbus early this morning by a party of pass ers-by.
 At first 1t was thought that he had jumped into the river but his parents placed little oredence in this theory, and a wide search for him was instituted. It was only by chance that he was located this morning lying on the ground near the road. Manning is unable to ex- plain how he wandered away from home. and makes no explanation why he left his clothing on the bridge, and a note in which he said that he was going to end ali of his troubles by jumping into the river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-08
528BANKS r ALE ) DURING YEAR 1921, WITH 163 REOPENED
Year Was Third Most DiSaS- trous in History With Re- SpeCt to Closing of Ma
 tionaI Banks
Rv Assoc,ated Pr.ss

Washington. April 7.-During the calendar year 1921 a total of 52S state and private banks in the coun- try were closed, according to state ment Issued today by Comptroller of the Currency Crissinger. summariz- ing bank failures for the year. How ever, he added 16S of these banks were able to reopen or otherwise liquidate their liabilities.
 The liabilities of the other ss5 banks, he reported, aggregated ap- proximately $96.O0o,O0O, making the average per bank about s263,0O0.
 The Southern Geographical division MT. Crissinger declared, was the most seriously affected in respect to the number of bank f;ilures and the volume of liabilities, there being 131 failures with liabilities totaling S27,- 000,000 in that section.
 Failures in the western states, he continued, numbered 122 and the lia- bilities exceeded s16, 100000. Tn the middle states the number of failur j was 6s and the reported liabiiit. 2 $9,s26,000. Failures to the number of 43 with liabilities exceeding sfS,- btO,000 occurred In the Pacific states.
 There were only five bank failures In the easte~p states with liabilities of $3,60O, coo, MT. Crisslnger said and four in the New England states whose liabilities were SIT, 900.
 Failures in states In which the de- positors' guaranty system is in oper- alton were: Mississippi 6, Texas Se. North Dakota S4, Nebraska 22, Kan sas II, Oklahoma 22, Washington II.
 The calendar year 1921, MT. Cri-- singer said, was the third most disas- trous year with respect to the num- Der of failures of national banks in the history of the national bank ing system, there being national bank failures with liabilities of $2S,677,367. The most disastrous year in this respect was 1893 when 65 failures occurred and the next was 1897 when there were 3s failures.
 There were, he explained, 40 re- ceiverships in 1921 but in three cases the banks were restored to solvency and authorized to resume business.
 During the life of the national banking system, from 1s36 to Decer Der 3f, 1921, Mir Crissinger stated, re- ceivers were appointed for 637 insol- vent banks, bu. of this number 4s were placed in a solvent condition and were authorized to resume business which, he said, reduced the number of failures to 594, q fraction less than five per cent of the total number of national banking associations char | tered.
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this loss Is preventible, when rational methods of control are practiced. The chief trouble in exercising control, is lack of correct information, leading as it does to no end of waste, and the only remedy Is to read up, get your self posted. tons of literature are freely available. The following gen eral rules will help the uninformed.
 Be sure of the real cause of your trouble. Use the best known rem edies and be sure to follow directions. Spray thoroughly and at the proper time, taking care that all parts of the plant be covered Don't spray just before or immediately after a shower or when there is heavy dew on the plant Don't fail to under stand the nature of the insect or dis ease you wish to control. Dealers in material can help you with advice and literature.
 Questions and Answers. Q-I have planted squash twice and not a seed up. Will they come up yet? Mrs. J. B. S. A-You planted too early. Squash ought never to be planted until the sell becomes warm, which generally don't occur until after Easter. Same applies to cucumbers, cantaloupe and other vine seed.
 Q.-How do you make tobacco water to spray plants with? Miss Y.
 A.-There is no definite rule to go by, but one pound of tobacco dust or stems boiled in two gallons of water will afford the proper strength for most purposes.
 Q.-Would 1t be dangerous to dust my roses with an insecticide con | tofr rfn Chil- dren? Mrs. F. ".
 A-The danger would be very re- mote. While all insecticides are more or less poisonous, one must ac- tually swallow considerable to cause injury. Caution of course should be observed, but the actual danger is greatly overrated and mostly con- fined to the mind.
 Q.-what would be good to plant that is tall enough to break off the view of unsightly objects? Mrs. T. s.
 A.-Sunflowers and the castor oil plant are desirable when quick growth and tallness are desired. Both are annuals easily grown from seed.
 Q.-what would be good plants for hot, dry situation? U. II.
 A.-Cosmos. balsams, four o'clocks, African orange daisy, coreopsis and portulacca. All may be grown from seed.
 Q.-If I plant snapdragons now. when will they bloom? Miss c.
 A.-If conditions be favorable, snapdragons should bloom in so to 75 days after sowing of seed. Q.-Which is the best type of as- ters for fall blooming? Miss E. A.-The late branching sorts are the best.
 Q.-Can I transplant sweet peas? Miss W.
 A.-Yes. it can be done; but you should take up as much soil as prac- tical with the roots to be reset. It is not easy, owing to depth the roots go.
 J.-How often should I water my ferns? Mrs. V.
 A.-The best plan Is to keep the
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and completely demolished the home and barn.
 The wind struck the residence and picked it up and moved it off it's foun- dations for a distance of about 10 feet and set it down on the ground, tearing down both chimneys and the porch. At the same time a large oak three which stood close beside the house was blown over on the house, completely crushing it. The wind also demolished the barn near by. Mir. Armstrong, who had purchased the home and was living there was in the house during the storm, but escaped without a scratch. Mrs. Armstrong was in the city and knew nothing of losing her home until she returned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-08
STATE CHRISTIAN
 ENDEAVOR SOCIETY
 MEETS IN ATHENS
More Than 300 Delegates At- tend Convention-Message Is Received From Foun-
 der of Organization

Athens, April 7.-(Special. )-More than 300 delegates from all parts of Alabama are attending the state Christian Endeavor convention which opened at the First Christian church here last night.
 The delegates were welcomed to Athens last night by a brass band, which met them at the station. and they were escorted to the church where the first session was held at 7:3O o'clock.
 Following a musical program the ture reading by Dr. Mears. pastor of the local church An address of well come was delivered by W. E. Willis of Athens. and was followed by the address of the president of the con- vention. Other addresses were deliv- cred by Dr. H. L. Turner and pr. George H. Thigpen. Immediately after these addresses an informal re- ception was held in the basement of the church.
 The devotional period of the morn ing service today was conducted by Frank D. Getty. R. W. Miles deliv- cred an address upon the subject, Why We Are Here" and Miss Helen Mohns spoke upon the subject, Lay ing the Cornerstone" J. A. Mitchell spoke upon the subject Building"
 Special talks featured the after noon session. A message was re- ceived from Dr. Francis E. Clark, founder of the Christian Endeavor society, who is doing religious work overseas. His telegram read:
 From across the seas I send my affectionate greetings to all the en- deavors of the state of Alabama. May your convention be a memorable one, and may Gods blessings rest upon you.n
 This evening a magnificent ban quet was served in honor of the dele gates by the societies of this city.
 The convention received a tele- gram this morning from the Central Presbyterian church of Mobile. ex- tending greetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-08
April Planting

Mir. Mcvay has prepared an ag- ricultural and horticultural al- endar for April applicable to Bir- mingham and surrounding terri tory.
 Vegetable Garden.-First half of month. Plant irish potatoes, Bed sweet potatoes for slips, SOW egg plant, pepper and tomato for rlants 10 set later. Plant freely
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-08
CONFEssEs s25,0O0 MAIL THEFTS
 By Associated Press

Chicago. Aprp 7-confession of thefts amounting to s25.ooO by the simple plan of following the post man through fashionable districts and collecting letters left, was made today by George Stearn, 27, to the police. His arrest ended a three months search by postal inspectors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-08

soil always moist, the duration of time, between waterings. would de- pend on size of containers and weather conditions. Setting the pots in water. not immersed. long enough for the top soil to become moist is good practice.
 Q.-How deep should tomatoes be set? T. J.
 A.-A great deal depends on the soil, age and size of the plant Small young plants should not be set near so deep as old or large plants. Gem orally speaking. deep planting Is to be encouraged.
 Q.--May I cut off coleus to keep dwarf? Mrs. N.
 A.-Yes. Pruning will cause them to grow bushy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-08
CYCLONE DESTROYS
 ARMSTRONG RESIDENCE

Gadsden, April 7.-(specia1)--A veritable little cyclone struck the old Tom Curry home. two and half miles below Gadsden, Wednesday afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-08
WAGES ARE INCREASED
Rv Associafed Prass

Reading, Pa, April 7.-The Reading Iron company posted notices today raising puddlers wages from $6 to $6.50 per ton. Laborers are increased from 22h to 24h cents per hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-08
Fertilizer Producing Plants

CrEbIiIcF Froducink FIant6
 The development of Muscle Shoals
 for the production of nitrates, the
 most essential plant food, Is not to
 be discouraged; but it's well enough
 to observe that if the same amount
 of energy, effort, expense and propa- ganda had been directed to a better understanding of the economic value
 of natures own producers of nitrates,
 much greater and more prompt re- suits could have been accomplished.
 The leguminous or nitrate produc- ing plants such as the clovers, COW
 peas, beans of all sorts, vetches, lis-
 pedeza, melilotus, peanuts, in fact all plants bearing their seed in pods,
 have been constantly on the job of producing nitrates from the begin
 ming of things, and are going to continue with or without the consent of Congress.
 These plants have their God given
 equipment to enable them to utilize the inexhaustible supply of air ni- trogen through the work of colonies of bacteria on their roots. Develop
 ment and the greater use of such plants would greatly simplify our ! problems of soil fertility.
 Selecting a Sprayer Most every one will make mis- take in selecting a suitable sprayer to do the work they hope to accomplish. Often people who are anxious to save tree they would not think of selling for s100 will balk at paying more than 50 cents for sprayer. The
 value of a good sprayer and what may be accomplished with it. seems to be little appreciated. You cannot accomplish, in the best manner, any sort of humane endeavor without the proper equipment.
 A sprayer is not a temporary in- plement, to be used only once and thrown aside, as many seem to be- lieve. You have simply got to be constantly on the watch if you may hope to succeed in growing anything. An adequate sprayer and a supply of useful remedies is the best insurance you can buy for protecting your plants.
 Insect pests and disease are IS cer- tain as debts and taxation. and to be prepared to meet them. Is the best of economy.
 Spraying Facts Nearly every one considers the value of spraying, but few realize the annual loss to crops through the. ravages of disease and insect pests. The United States government claims s5 per cent as conservative
 estimate. and arrives at the conclu-
 sion that more than 76 per cent of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-08
SENATE PASSES JUDGE BILL

Washington, April 1.-The bill to provide a score more of federal judges advocated as measure to re- lieve congestion in federal courts and opposed as political patronage pork harrel'' was passed late today by the Senate and sent to conference with the House
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How Does Your Garden Grow :?
By GEORGE B. M'VAY. sR.

AgeHed readers requested of their gardening Mir McVay behind him seedan and practical trial ground gardener Birmin
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-04-17
LAPORTE COUNTY
TO HAVE A NEW
SUMMER RESORT

LAPORTE. Ind, April 17.-North-
ern Indiana is to have another sum-
mer resort, 1t was announced. 1t
will be on the east shore of Lower
Fish Lake, ten miles southeast of
Laporte and seventeen miles south
west of South Bend. The resort is
to be known as the Oak Beach Sum
mer Colony. Chicago landscape ar
lists have been employed by the
company owning the land to make
the resort the rendezvous Of high
class tourists and summer vacation
lists in Northern Indiana Public
driveways and a pier into the lake
are provided for in the plans, but
there will be no amusement devices.
Swift G. Co. of Chicago have for
several years operated private
summer resort on the west shore of
Fish Lake.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-04-17
WAbASHN|NEREADY TO
MEET ILLINOIS TEAM
Two Games With Suckers
Will Open the Scarlet
Schedule-Footbau and
Track.

CRAWFORDSvILL IND, April
II. - The Wabash .basebaliers step
out for their first fling at fame and
fortune of the 1922 design Tuesday
and Wednesday, when they are sch
eduled IN a brace of games With the
University of Illinois club at Ur-
bana. Weighed in the balance. the
Little Giants would be found sad
ly wanting in the practice division,
but they are set to go and the I'LL
nois athletes should find them,
rather hard lot to get along with.
Charlottesville has been blessed
with anything but desirable base
ball weather since Coach Harry Sch
oller issued his first call for base
ballers, and there has been hardly a
day when he could order his men
to get UP and go to their hearts
content.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-04-17
HAMMOND JRS.
WIN OPENER

The Hammond Juniors won their
first game of the season at Ham
mond ball park by defeating the
much touted Outlaws" Lizzof was
on the mound for the winners and
pitched in mid season form. allow
ing only five hits and getting four
teen strikeouts. He did not walk a
man.
The Juniors could only collect
five times. but made most OF their
runs by passes. OF these FIVE hits
Conger is credited with two. The
Juniors made most OF their runs in
the first inning. They were never in
danger. Granger played a good
game on third. while Bereolos did
some magnificent catching.
Outlaws 30 0 0 0 0 o Oh 5 Z
Juniors - o 0 / o 0 Ks 5 4
The Hammond Juniors want
games from any team avera ging IL
to 5 years of age. We prefer to
hear from the Liberty A. C,s or the
whiting Indians. For games write
u McMullen, II State St, Hammond,
Ind
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-04-17
.TURPIE TO
GIVE UP JOB

CRAWFORDSvLLE. Ind, April
Z. - The Crawfordsville Country
hub has announced that Harry
-urpie, professional. who has been
q charge Of the links here for sew
raj years past, will not have charge
his season. Turpie was to have
continued his work this year but
us enforced absence due to con-
truction work on a golf course in
he South has made it advisable for
ne club officials to open negotia
ions for someone else.
on account of the heavy rains
throughout the past month the open
ng OF the course has been delayed.
he date was set for April Is. but
his will have to be postponed on
.ccount of the softened condition of
he turf a caddy house has been
.uilt and with the membership rost-
full and a waiting list the club
xpects a good season.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-04-17
(BY ROTARIAN GEORGE NEAL
(Famous Mexican Athlete3

(BY ROTARIAN GEORGE NEAL)
(Famous Mexican Athletes
Our old friend, Aliki Ike. when
interviewed today regarding the
reputed bowling match between the
two proponents OF this manly art.
said as follows: What are a few
pins as between friends
When asked about the Indoor
Sport he replied, 1.-The RS seemed
out of condition. Understand that
the team broke training a month
ago after an Ever Victorious Sea-
son and like many another World
Famous Athletic Aggregation. ans
wering to a public clamor. fell be-
fore an ambitious and subtle foe to
make a Romany Holiday"
"As for the ks recognized
several Ethiopian Equines among
their ranks who have been polish
ing the alleys every day as often
as their coin would let them. When
Bert Shearon. after the first game,
exhorted his companions to remem-
Der the old days on the farm when
they carried the wood in for mother,
he struck a responsive chord among
his wrecking crew, but the eyes of
the RS were so dimned, as they
thought of the old homestead, that
they failed to see the King Pin.
Of Mother had asked any OF these
athletes to carry in q scuttle Of
coal. everyone of them would have
boosted a week back.)
And then, did you see those re-
5uvenated veterans OF the old Hot
Stove League. McAleer and Allison,
stuff the kindling in the door? con-
tinued our genial philosopher. 1t is
likewise rumored that certain pro-
fessors of dentistry are arranging
to set diamonds in the teeth OF the
Seven Peroxide Sisters, although
their patients complain that every
time they use the drill. they think
that they are sinking a strike. But
this will wear off in few days"
Hutton, the boy that gets them
when he wants them. went right
back to his office and added big
sun parlor to the garage that he
was designing. Same effect as be-
ing in Love or Happy"
Being assured of asquare meal.
the 'K'' are planning to win the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-04-17
COAST AUTO RUN
TO HARRY HARTz

SAN FRANCISCO. April 17.-Har-
~ Hartz, a young San Francisco
lriver, won the Golden Gate motor
lerby at the Golden Gate speedway
Il San Carlos yesterday. His time
or the $50 miles was / hour 81 min
ties and SO 4-5 seconds.
Jimmy Murphy, winner OF the
srand Prix RAGE in Paris last year.
vas second, and Roscoe Searles was
hlrd. Art Klein was fourth and
Toe Thomas nth.
Hartz, by winning yesterdays
ace. won a prize OF $1,000 and 800
soints toward the national speed
championship.
Jerry finished sixth and Frank
elliott seventh. Eighth and last
hace went TO Pietro de Poalo,
italian driver, who was forced by
ngine trouble to stop five times.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-04-17

seems about as right as rat poison.
Furthermore. the Athletics. w it'll
Bryan Harris pitching great ball,
knocked the Senators off in the first
game of the series.
The St. Louis Cardinals are so
soyely oppressed by the temporary
loss OF three regulars that they
haven't lost ball game since the
start of the season.
The Pittsburgh Pirates won their
maiden victory in the National
League race in taking the Cincin-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-04-17
Ruth Hits Homer In
Exhibition Game

BALTIMORE. MD, April 17-Babe
ruth returned to his home town a
zero yesterday, and more than 1900
ans turned out to welcome him to
)riole park. Making the minor lea
,uers look their part, the Yankees
Won, 9 to 1. with the crowd roofing
or him, Ruth on his frst time up
truck out but in the third inning
,e lifted one over the center field
ence. the ball breaking a window
II hot-house across the street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-04-17
SPORTING NEWS
BOXING DEMANDS ALA
AMERICAN RID FRENCH
DE-. K|lBANE FIGHT IDEA

PARIS, April l7-Johnny Kilbane
Cleveland, worlds champion fea-
herweight pugilist, announced last
light to a group of French sports
nen that he was willing to meet
Eugene Criqui, French bantamweight
hampton, at any time. Their en-
husiasm over the proposed meeting
'anished. however. when kilbane re-
minded the sportsmen that boxing
Fas his profession, and that he had
eceived for his last fight the equiv
dent of 100000 francs. an amount
learly double the total gate receipts
4 the biggest recent French fights.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-04-17
Travis ..'TEST|F|ESII
TO WORTH OF GOLF
Noted American Veteran
Says Game Has Kept
Him Alive.

CHICAGO. April 17-That he owes
lis life TO golf is the belief express
d by Walter J. Travis, the only
american to win the British anna
eur championship. after winter
pent in golfing on the Pacific coast.
Golf is a national blessing" said
he New Jersey player. TT prolongs
lfe. I believe that I would be dead
ow IL l had not taken up golf, and
ny regret is that I waited until 1
Fas 35 years OF age before taking
o the links with its life giving ben
hts. Now they start young, but 1t
never too late TO begin, for even
With my late start won both the
american and the British titles and
me may go on golfng many years
lter the age that would prevent
Indulgence in other sports"
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champion, has returned to New York
with the idea of getting ihmselfs re-
instated by the boxing commission.
He now claims he will meet Harry
Greb if the latter makes 15S pounds
and also that he would like to talk
about the alleged $50, 600 offer to
box one Tommy Robson.
It is all a matter of supreme In
difference to the boxing public. At
ter watching Wilson mess around
with Mike O'Dowd and Bryan Dow
ney, the popular demand for Will
sons temperance in the ring re-
minds one of the noise around
Grant tomb at midnight.