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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-03
IRRIGATION MAY DRY
UP NEBRASKA RIVER
Volume OF Water In Stream Is Being
Reduced

COLUMBUS, Neb.. June 2.-tBy As
sociated Press) Contemplated 1rrl-
cation projects and hydro electric
projects in eastern Colorado and
western Nebraska will leave dry
bed of sand where the Platte river
now flows, according to l.. j. Nc
Alnster, Chicago engineer. who is
making preliminary surveys for irrl-
Cation projects in this territory.
Il have discovered, said Mr., Nc
Allister. that the volume of water
in the Platte river has been reduced
more than 3S per cent during the
summer in the past 20 years by irri-
CATION in the west, and more than
% per cent in the winter by hydro
electric projects. This reduction in
the water volume reaches to the
point where the Boup river flows into
the Platte.
THE contemplated irrigation prof.
ects in the west. as well as the ny
dro- electric projects. If carried on
at the same ratio az they have been
in the past ten years, will probably
dry the stream entirely between
Grand Island and Schuyler within
the next 10 years, except during sea-
sons when the heavy rainfalls of
spring and fall bring an unusually
heavy volume of water down the
river bed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-03
USE SULPHUR To
HEAL YOUR SKIN
Broken Out Skin and Itching
Eczema Helped Over
Night

For unsightly skin eruptions, rash
or blotches on face. neck. arms or
body, you do not have to wait for re-
lief from torture or embarra. smens.
declares a noted skin specialist. APP
ply little Neutrality-suspicious. and i'm.
provement shows next day.
Because of its germ destroying
properties, nothing has ever been
found to take the place of this SUI
phur preparation. The moment you
apply it healing begins. Only those
who have had unsightly skin trouble ,
can know the delight this Mentho-
Sulphur brings. Even fiery. itching
eczema is dried right up.
Get a small jar of Rowles Mentho-
sulphur from any good druggist and
use it like cold cream.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-03
HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?
BY GEORGE B. WVAY, SR

re urousnt rvsIstiu. anu may give
a good account of themselves, even
under dry conditions that may obtain
after the wet season has passed.
There are certain types of forage
plants, such as the Kaffir corns, Milo
maize. Feterita, sorghum and the le-
gumes. cowpeas and soy beans. that
Will stand considerable amount of
dry weather and yet produce prof
table crop. Any effort to raise hay
or roughness this late in the season
should be Interested in this class of
plants. There is a demand for such
hay, although few farmers appreciate
the fact that there is always a de-
mand for any sort of hay that stock
will consume, and the price is gen.
orally profitable. Owing to excessive
rains up to the present time this
season, a great deal of land ordina-
rily planted to trucking crops has
not yet been planted, and some farm
ers are in despair as to how such
land can he properly utilized. The
writer's opinion is that much of such
lands that have not been planted to
vegetable crops can be profitably
utilized for the production of certain
annual hay and forage crops. Such
crops are not expensive to grow, and
they will bring ready money in hay
and forage crops, and in fact, are
more staple than such crops s per-
ishable vegetables because they will
keep and may be held until the mar
ket justifies their sale.
If a man sets his heart on planting
a certain crop to piece of land and
weather conditions do not permit him
to plant it at the proper time, there
is no need to despair, because there
are always other plants that may be
planted later and will frequently give
t.nt 4a~ rnff WI hn Ia =
nal crop intended. 1t is necessary
to become posted on the various
crops that may be planted for profit
at the various seasons in the year,
and The Age Herald will endeavor
to help you at all times If you will
only take the matter up with them,
stating your troubles and ask for
advice. that is freely given, and will
generally pull you out of your diff
flculty.
To those who require certain
amount of corn for their live stock,
and on account of weather conditions
have been unable to plant thus far,
need not despair, because there are
numbers of varieties of corn, even II
planted as late as June, which ma
ture a crop. We refer particularly
to Mexican June corn, which 4
planted as late as the last of June,
will almost invariably make good
Weld, and there are other varieties
suitable for June planting. The ma n
factor in success with these late
corns is adequate preparation and
rapid and thorough cultivation after
Ike plants come up. The thing to do,
is net to become discouraged and
avolc arriving at the conclusion. be
cause the season is late, that there Is
no time to plant certain crops that
should bid fair to make prohtable
showing. In short, the thing to do
is TO Keep planting, whenever wealth
err conditions will permit, because il
you do not plant you will certainly
not be able to reap.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-03
INSECT CONTROL.

Ul,a COMMON hurdle with eypryoD %
,.bo ,,dar+al,as TO crow, ANYTHING.
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dav the writer RECEIVES sDecimens
and complsints about the rayares of
disease and insects and is rcouested
10 furnish some rational remedy. 1t
,s found that in most cases. that
owing to delay. nothing specific can
he recommended. AS a common ex-
annie neople will allow their Irish
potatoes TO he literally stripped or
eaten nm NV the notafo hing before
tbev viii over SIX any advice or seek
opv raIief LADY will hermit her
bnilvborks +o hncoue overcome with
the rus+ and Then hiring In some
snacir,n, 1.avee and expoct n nr,nnt
cure Again. a gardener will per-
NIT his snan beans mole beans to
become eaten mn by the bean beetle.
whfre there could be no chance to
save them. and then expect advise
that would insure a bean crop, This
whole thing applies all down the line.
not only with flowers and vegetables.
hut with shrubbery. trees and all
other sorts of things
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-03
UN|ON|SM IN ENGLAND
FACING HARD TIMES
Membership During Past Two Years
Has Decreased 100000

LONDON, June 12.-(By Associated
Press. )-Trade unionism In Great
Britain is passing through anxious
times. The membership during the
last two years has decreased more
than 100000 and the accumulated
funds, which had reached nearly
$500, 900, 600 have been exhausted by
the heavy drain of unemployed bene-
fits.
The general council of the Trade
Union Congress is planning a Back
to the Union" campaign in an en-
deavor to make up the loss in mem
bership. The statement of the coun-
ell Is that there are 15.500,000 wage
earners in Great Britain, of whom
only 100000 are members of trade
unions
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-03
WOULD AID CHILDREN
Foreign Women Seek To Aid Chinese
People

SHANGHAI, June 12-(By Assoc
ciated ess.)-Narious foreign
women's organizations of Shanghai.
notably the American Woman's club
and the British Womens association,
latel yaddressed an appeal to the
municipal council of the international
settlement of Shanghai. asking that
body to do what it could to improve
working conditions for children en-
ployed in mills and factories, and to
seek to put an end to night labor for
children under IL years of age.
I'm bringing these recommended
lions to the notice of the council"
says the communication sponsored by
the organizations, I'VE should like to
point out that the Chinese themselves
are showing an active interest in
the problems presented by the deVel-
opment of industrial labor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-03
Even Cross, Feverish, Sick Children Love its Taste
and it Never Fails to Empty Little Bowels

Ask your druggist for genuine
california Fig Syrup" 1t never
cramps or overacts. Full directions
for babies and children of all ages
are printed on each bottle. Say Cal
ifornia" or you may get an imitation
fig syrup.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-03

weaken you, and their reaction
tends to make you more consti-
pated than before. 9
Now try the milder method.
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin does
not lose its good effect with re-
peated use, and increased doses
are unnecessary. Mrs. E. M.
Burgess of Enfield, N. c., who is
70, keeps herself in good health
with it. and Mr.. Charles Chorman
of Stapleton, Staten Island, N. r,
wasted fifteen years and consid-
cradle money on other remedies
before finding steady relief with
Syrup Pepsin.
Use DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pep
sin yourself the next time you
suffer from constipation, bilious
ness, headache, sleeplessness, in
digestion, piles or night cramps.
Many thousands of elderly people
use nothing else, and it costs them
less than a cent a dose. Druggists
have sold it successfully for 80
years, and it is the most widely
bought family laxative in the
world.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-03

Hurry mother, A teaspoonful of
california Fig Syrup" today may
prevent a sick child tomorrow. If
your child is constipated, bilious.
fretful, has cold, collie. or if stomach
is sour. tongue coated. breath bad,
remember a good liver and bowel ac-
ton is often all that is necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-03

health, as every
one learns upon
reaching the age
of 90, is the rcgu-
lar daily move
ment of the bow
els. If it can be
effected through
the food you eat,
the water you
drink and the ex-
crcise YOU take,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-03

but this would have necessitated the
use of the retaining basins for
constant water supply and the pro-
ductive value of the land which
would have bee submerged was
found to be greater than that of the
water power derived.
The project is intended purely for
flood protection. its builders declare,
and as such has no equal either In
the United states or abroad.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-03
This LUxutiUe Works
Fine on Old People
ANY FAMILY MAY TRY IT FREE

Thousands of parents are asking
themselves, "Where can find trust
porthy lalatirc that anyone in the
family can use rhen constipdted?"
I urge you 10 try Syrup Pepsin.
I pil gladly provide liberal free
sample bottle, sufficient for an adequate
test. Hiriie me rhcre 10 send H.
address DR.. w. b. Cnld,DcH, SIS
Washington ST., Monticello, Illinois.
Do il nouf
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-03

so much the better. But if
nature will not operate it must
be assisted or sickness will follow.
Neglected constipation causes the
blood pressure to go up % per
cent, and that is the forerunner
Of hardening of the arteries. 1t
makes rheumatism and govt
worse, too.
The ideal constipation remedy
for people Of advancing years is
DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pcpsin, a
vegetable compound Of Egyptian
SIENNA and pepsin with pleasant
tasting aromatics. 1t is gentle
and mild, and does not cramp or
gape. 1t is a mistake to think you
need a violent salt or powder or
pill, calomel, coal-tar drugs and
such things. They purge and
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-03
Thousands have KEEP. themse!ve. healthy
with DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin

A DVAN GIN G age with its
N sub dued am billions and
strivings could be made very
happy if only good health accom-
panied it, and the basis of good
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-03

many inquiries about 1crtiuzing
plants that it would seem necessary
to give additional information to that
already contained in these columns
for the past Il months. 1t should be
understood that the fertilizing plants
are those known as lcguminous
plants, which are able through the
work of bacteria on their roots to
assmilate the free nitrogen or the
air and thus store up in the soil
from the tneXhaustible supply Of nj
trogen, those nitrates which con-
tribute most to soil fertility,
Included among these plants are
the well known plants, such as cow
peas, soy BEANS velvet beans, various
clovers, vetches and peanuts. The
most of these plants are hot weather
products, and it is just now getting
time to plant them Nest all of them
are high in feed value and produce
the best ration for live stock than
most anything else. There are many
benefits in growing such plants, be-
cause they not only improve the soil
where grown, but furnish a highly
concentrated protein ration for all
classes of live stock. Such crops can
either be fed to cattle, or they can
be turned under at the proper time.
but even though they are not turned
any soil contributes largely to fer
tility, and is one of the big factors
in reducing the commercial fertilizer
bill.
One of the great problems of the
southern farmer is to put vegetable
matter into his soil, because il is only
| through the incorporation of vege-
table matters or humus that he can
get value received for the CONNER
cial fertilizers that he must use, in
order to get maximum yield.
1t should be the purpose of the
southern farmer to study the various
ltguminous plants, because certain
one are adaptable for planting in
spring and summer, while others may
be planted in the fall. 1t is thus
seen that one legume may follow an
other, producing a valuable crop and
hasten the establishment of those
physical conditions of any poor soil
that is paramount to the production
of all staple crops.
1t is not possible in this short ar
ticle to say which would be the best
lleguminous plant to use, because
much would depend on conditions.
purpose to be served. and the crop
to follow, but anyone interested may
communicate freely with The Age
Herald and help will be given where
the purpose is clearly indicated. Most
all of our southern farms are de-
ficient in huuus or vegetable mat
ter, that Is so necessary to create the
soil. make it more porous and supply
medium that will conserve and fix
the commercial plant food that is so
necessary to upbuild any poor or
wornout soil.
| What southern farmers should do
10 n mn a hot
with various legumes or fertilizing
plants, and thus find out which is
best to fit in their crop rotation.
SOME HAY PLANTS
Owing to the wet season, many
farmers who anticipated planting
certain crops, have been disappoint-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-03

Miss Ida Wilson, Harrisville,
W. Va, writes: ~ aoas IN q
ratn-dolvm condition. Had pin1-
piles and skin eruptions-aOos
nervous. / took S. S. S. 1t
built me mp until I feel like an
other person. l am much
stronger and better an every
qcdy."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-03
0 O O
Widen Channels,

fective and should be used when it
would seem to be necessary.
q. We do not want to lose out this
year on crop of winter cabbage.
Last winter in Birmingham we saw
green curly headed cabbage in late
winter, and this is the variety we
want to grow, Can YOU tell us the
name of this variety and wnen is the
proper time TO plant the seed?-E.
c.. Cordova. Ala.
A. The variety of cabbage you
have in mind is undoubtedly that
winter variety known as Savoy
cabbage, several varieties of which
are available. The seed of this va
riety should be sown in beds about
the 1st to the 10th of June. and
should be set out in July and Au-
gust. The plant is very slow grow
ing and it will be necessary to get
an early start in order to- develop
full size of the plant before cold
weather. This variety of cabbage is
even harder than the old southern
collard and it rarely ever gets killed
by freezes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-03

Pimples are the first thing one no.
tIces in another persons face. The
world looks at pimples sideways
and passes on. 1t is too often cruel
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-03
Women May Depend upon
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege.
table Compound

Minneapolis, Minn.-"I had heard
so much about Lydia E. Pinkham's
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-03
SOME HAY PLANTS

Owing to the wet season, many
farmers who anticipated planting
certain crops, have been disappoint-
ed in being unable to get their
ground ready for certain crops they
wished to plant and they are now
concerned as to what they may plant
this late and yet reap a crop that
would be profitable. Some are look
ing to hay crops al a relief. and it
Is doubtless that in some cases. GER
tain hay and forage crops would
prove the most profitable, after this
delay. Some of the crops possibly
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-03
FLOOD Protection
UPON OHIO RIVER
IS NOW COMPLETE
DAYTON Seeks To Prevent
Repetition Of Disaster
Of 1918

DAYTON, June 2.-CBy Associated
Press -During March, 1918, the
Miami river and its tributaries, which
form a network of placid streams
during normal times, overlooked
their banks because of heavy, con-
tinuous rains, and before they re-
coded had taken a toll of more than
400 lives and caused property damage
in excess of 100000, 600 throughout
the valley.
With the picture of the com
munity's greatest disaster Still be-
fore them, citizens of Dayton, the
largest city of the valley. started
movement to make it's recurrence i'm
possible. and today, ten years later,
the work has just been completed
and there stretches up and down the
valley for a distance of more than so
miles, what is declared to the the
greatest flood prevention system in
the world.
Overcome Difficulties.
Apparantely insurmountable diff
culties meant nothing to those who
saw visions of valley free from the
scourage of another flood. Trunk line
railroads. highways established a
century ago, productive agricultural
lands. and even village. all were
swept from the path OF the project,
which has cost $32,UUU,UOU.
In all, Sc miles of raildoad track
age was moved to higher ground,
miles of highways relocated, thou
sands of acres of farm lands pur-
chased, and the village of Osborn,
with almost all of its houses and its
! 100 citizens. was snatched up bodily
and Transported a. mile and half ia
a new site.
All of these gave way before the
cyc Of ~ q m n a ret mi 70
walls and new channels for the
streams, project with natives of the
community like to compare with TIL.
Panama Canal in Importance as an
engineering feat.
, Two phases make up the project
one of these is the increasing of the
capacity of the streams to the utmost
to handle the flood waters, and the
other provides for the retaining of
the surplus which cannot be carried
by the watercourses until they again
approach normal levels.
Widen Channels.
The first is accomplished by the
widening, Strengthening and Deepen
ing of the existing channels. Mil
lions of cubic feet of earth and rock
were removed from the stream beds;
loops in the winding courses were
eliminated and massive concrete re-
ldiHiHS wits were lnStdiled TO pre-
vent the water seeking it's former
courses.
The second phase of the flood con-
troll is accomplished through the
erection of five mammoth earthen
dams which stretch themselves across
the valley at various points as bar
riers to the rushing waters. which,
If unrestrained. would inundate the
seven towns and cities of the valley
and its rich agricultural districts.
No water power features were in
corporated in the projec- Genera
ton of electric current through the
diversion of the water t. commercial
use was contemplated, 1t Is declared
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-03
100000 LEAVING
SCHOOLS IN MAY
READY FOR LIFE
Interest In Science Has Pre-
pared Graduates For
Practical World
BY THOMAS l.. STOKES
(By Leased Wire To The Age-Herald)

WASHINGTON, June NEARLY
100000 fledgings-boys and girls.
young men and women-ars stepping
out of .4odeI.. school houses all
over the country highly equipped
to take their places in the present
industrial and scientific world.
The typical graduate this June is
Independent minded, and thoroughly
alive to the modern scientific and
industrial world, due to the present
educational methods. according to
John j. Tigert, United states com
missioner of education. He is better
equipped than ever to step into
place where he fits.
o O o
Interest In Radio.
Tigert spoke of one typical example
of how scientific training is being
applied in radio. Modern, practical
courses in physics have stimulated
interest in radio, and have made it
understandable, he said. Many
schools have radio sets of their own.
Other scientific courses have been
made practical, including chemistry,
one of the nightmares of the student
of a generation ago. Hundreds of
young men will go from high schools
and collegesk this year to become
chemists in great manufacturing
plants, at substantial salaries.
Fine Technical Conrse..
"One special instance of how edu-
cation is following the times is
demonstrated in Detroit, the center
of the nations automobile industry"
Tigert said. Detroit has developed
very fine technical courses in her
high schools, to train young men for
the automobile industry. Recently
sne put up a technical high school at
a cost of 100000 which is probably
more than Washington has spent on
all of her high schools together
This is the general trent of the
times. Tigert said. The present ten
dency toward giving practical in
struction in government-city, state
and national-will also be helpful in
bringing more efficient administra-
tons. 1t is resulting in clearer
vision, instead of the wool gathering
of the past, with its grand heroics.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-03

FERTILIZING PLANTS
The Age Herald is receiving so
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PAIGN|NG FOR
CAREFUL Mailing
P. 0. Department Would Elimi,
nate Poorly Addressed Mail

Washington, Feb. ga campaign
for better mailing of second class
matter with the object of eliminating
poorly addressed publications from
the mails is being conducted by the
post office department.
Publishers, the public, and the
postal service, postal officials say, will
profit mutually by the steps taken to
reduce unbelievable second class
mail, which includes newspapers,
magazines and other. types of publica-
tons.
Postmasters are called upon to see
that publishers fulfill the recommen-
dations of the department wherever
possible. Publishers, themselves are
strongly advised about features of
their mailing practices, which if ad-
hered to, post Office experts declare,
will insure fewer losses of newspapers
and magazines to subscribers.
The recommendation made are:
Unusually small publications should
be inclosed in envelopes.
Publications mailed in single wrap
pers should be fiat, not rolled.
Publications should be folded to a
size not larger than 8 by II inches
ii possible.
Addresses should be in 10 point
type or larger or in a legible hand
Old newspapers should not be used
as wrappers. Ink should be black or
of strongly contrasting color and en-
velopes, wrappers and label paper
el o,,1J hp -t,if 70 of MT
Separation of copies to rural and to
city subscribers will facilitate dis
tribution.