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The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-28
BOY SCOUT NEWS
Troon 1O4

Troop 104 met Monday, Feb. 27, in
the regular place, following the open
ing the opening exercises test and
study period in charge cf Howard Neil
Burton Davey, Baird Heffron and Bill
Engard, was held. Several tests were
passed. The troop was urged to pass
all the tests they pledged for in the
Scout roundup.
Because Of their outstanding work
Scouts Mcclure and Greenly were pre-
sented copies of Boys Life, the Scout
magazine. All took part in the clos
ing exercises. A meeting of all pa
trcls was held after meeting closed.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-28
Predicts Price
Gaps Will Close
Agricultural Prospects Report Pub
lished by Rural Economists

The gap between the prices of COM
modities the farmer buys and the
prices of things he sells is expected
to be narrowed in 1888, is the opinion
stated in the outlook report for agri-
culture published annually by the ag-
ricultural extension service Of Ohio
State university.
The report states that this adjust
ment will come about through further
decline in retail prices and possibly
through slight adjustment in agri-
cultural prices after the first few
months of the year have passed
Based on 40 Opinions
Based upon the opinions of 40 agri-
cultural economists who recently gath
cred from 81 states, the report cites
the growing shortage Of goods, great
er public confidence, and improvement
in bank credit as the three factors
which will start the agricultural in
dustry toward the road to an improved
status.
The report points cut that taxes de-
clined from $167 farm in Ohio in
1929 to S118 in 1882 but that further
reduction CT shifting of the farm tax
burden is necessary if farm product
prices remain as low as at present.
During the last three years." states
the report, prices paid by farmers
for machinery, not including automo-
biles, declined only nine percent while
farm product prices declined 58 per
cent. AS a result little new machin-
cry has been purchased and cheap
labor has been substituted.
Farm Wage Now SIT
Average farm wages in Ohio are
new S16.75 a month with board or
$2650 a month without board. There
are now a hundred men available for
every 40 farm jobs.
Wholesale prices of fertilizer ma
terials purchased by manufacturers
uuIlllS Lie pdSL Idil5 lIOIll Nlll1H lilI
spring supplies are made, were II per
cent lower than year age, with most
of the decline in the prices for sui
fates and nitrates.
In spite Of the fact that average
age is increasing, prices for horses de-
clined less than prices for other farm
livestock. One colt year is being
raised from each 80 horses, and in the
United States there are just slightly
more than one-half as many horses as
there We're Ia years ago.
Expect Huge Calf Crop
Total number of cows, both beef
and dairy, is now the largest on rec
ord in the United States and the calf
crop this year is expected to be the
largest on record. Owing to decreased
milk production per COW, total produc-
finn III milk last x,aar was no larger
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-28
IN THE ARENA OF


discover what it means to save money
by overnight revisions in government
spending"
Noting the Governors admonition
that there must be "most drastic cur
tailment in expenditures in order that
the state shall live within its income" /"
the Lima News says: "These things
are encouraging. We are glad to see
that there is fellow in the Governors
chair in Columbus, who is anxious to
cut down government costs"
The editor of the Troy News APP
plauds the facts that "the Governors
figures show reduction of something
like twenty-five million dollars from
the amount appropriated two years
ago" He continues:
"We certainly admire White for TAX
ing such stand. In these days folks
are for the man who has the nerve
to put into effect what he talks about
in prediction campaigns"
lhe editor OF the Fremont MeSSen-
ger similarly approves the fulfllment
Of pledges and comments: Governor
White again kept his promise to the
voters of Ohio when he cut the budget.
1t is doubtless the most drastic cut in
Ohio's history"
And the editor of the Washington c.
H. Herald adds:
Particularly have the people of
Ohio cause to be thankful because
Governor White is at the heelm Of the
ship of state. He is man of broad
business experience, comes from the
ranks of the people who are compelled
to work their way through the world,
is in touch with conditions and has the
mental poise and ability to deal with
crises, unafraid"
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-28
SLEEPING BLOSSOMS
By Ebert Patterson

By Ebert Patterson
Wrapped in winters sleet and snow,
Little buds are waiting,
Sleeping, resting, yet they know
That soon again they'll start to grow,
When Spring brings their awaken
ing.
The buttercups and joneuils,
The fragrant hyacinths, too;
The cheerful little datfodils,
The tulips, with their ruffled frills,
Will soon be peeping through.
Dressed up in their winter frocks,
SO they will not freeze,
The laughing, bright-eyed little phloxl
And the evening scented stocks,
Await the first spring breeze.
Who watches DER each little flower,
That blooms without toll or strife !?
'Tis He who knows the very hour,
When every faded human flower
Will be brought back to life.
There are other blossoms sleeping
Beneath their little mounds of snow,
And maybe some ones weeping;
But the King of Kings is keeping
Them until their time to grow.
He who gives up smiling flowers,
The landscape to adorn;
Who sends His sunshine and the show
ers,
Has for US and all of ours,
A springtime resurrection morn.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-28
Growing Annuals
Like Florists Grow

Is it possible for amateurs to grow
in outdoor gardens annual flowers as
large as those which have become a
common sight in florists windows?
This question cannot be answered
for all amateurs, because SO much de-
pends upon skill, the weather, soil
conditions and other factors, which
vary greatly. But it can be stated
without reservation, that every anna
teur flower grower can greatly i'm
prove the quality Of his annual flow
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-28
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

Estate of Alice Corder, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that James
Corder, of Lilly Chapel, Ohio, has been
duly appointed executor of the estate
of Alice Corder, deceased, late of Mad
ison County, Ohio.
Dated this oath day of February,
1888
No. 1925.
HARVEY B. EDWARDS,
Probate Judge of said County.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-28
NOTICE
No. 1884.

The eighth partial account Of Lora
Z. Jones, executrix and trustee of the
estate Of Willis Jones, deceased, hav-
ing been filed in the Probate Court Of
Madison County, Ohio, notice is hereby
given that said account will be for
hearing and settlement by said Court
en- the first day of April, 1888, at 8
o'clock a. m.
HARVEY B. EDWARDS,
Probate Judge
Feb. 27, 1888.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-28
Eight Weeks After Seeding, Plant
Food Should Be Applied and
Worked in Around the Young
Plants.


ers by proper care and feeding, espe
cially by supplying ample plant food.
Fast growth is more important to
annuals than to other flowers, be-
cause they have so little time to
reach maturity. They must attain
the greatest possible size and vigol
between the time seeds are sown, and
the date when nature DEGREES flow
ering shall begin.
To obtain the maximum growth,
the soil in which they grow should be
well prepared. Plow or spade to a
depth of at least six inches as early
in the spring as possible. The soil
should be friable, or crumbly. Loos-
en- heavy clay with sand, coal ashes,
or peat moss.
After the soil is prepared and
smoothed complete modern plant
food should be spread over the area
at the rate of four pounds per one
hundred square feet and raked into
the top soil. This initial feeding
should be supplemented by an appli-
cation Of plant food at the rate Of
two pounds per 100 square feet eight
weeks after seeding.
With careful watering and cultiva-
ton you will be surprised at the
manner in which annual flowers re-
spond to this treatment. Do not
crowd the plants. See that each has
room to develop its full beauty.
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The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-28
HOME TOWN THOUGHTS

Folks who give the cream
Of their patronage to out of
town stores no not look special
ly handsome when they ask
some exceptional favor of the
home merchant.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-28
TAX BOOKS OPEN

Charles Wilson, of London,
Madison county treasurer, an
nounced today that the tax
books for all taxing districts of
the county have been opened
for the collection of December
taxes and will remain open
only until March 20.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-28
Took 1t Personally

Father (sternly) | understand
that young man of yours travels in
rather speedy company.
Daughter-Thanks for the compli-
ment, father.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-28

The total value of real estate in
Ohio in 1881 was about eight bill
lion dollars. OF this amount nearly
two billion, or % per cent, was out
side of Incorporated villages.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-28
SS!S;|S
THE ARTISTS PICTURE

Helena Frances O'Hara.
| gazed on the artists picture,
Where the skyline meets the lea,
In the mornings waking glory,
AS far as the eye can see.
The moon a slender crystal,
Hung on the eastern rim,
Two stars of dazzling beauty,
In the west We're growing dim.
saw the picture in making,
AS the Artists unseen hand
Flashed out a golden halo
That tinted the sky and land.
A touch, then radiant splendor,
Burst On the watchers sight:
The glorious sun was rigin,
Close under the moon of night.
The trees were etched on the hilltop,
The valleys crystal with hoar.
The run flowed on in the stiffness,
Where the willows fringe the shore.
paused and thought of the wonders,
The Artist to mortal shows.
The whole wide world for canvas,
Where an endless picture glows.
To Him, we are ever turning,
And at His feet in the end.
All hearts, as we'll as all nations
Must willingly, or unwillingly bend.
| ask Thee, oh gentle Artist,
Whose grandeur, no tongue can
name,
If you cannot give space in the picture.
o give me place in the frame.
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Production of hy-product feeds for
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-28
RATES OF TAXATION IN MADISON COUNTY
FOR THE YEAR 1892


Home Fund 90 ""i Bond hs'" Fa'a "aH
70 Ll lp M
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-28

Production of by-product feeds for
farm livestock is smaller than for
nine years.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-28

SEWING MACHINE = Give price,
make and description. Write Box s,
care of this paper. is
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-28
3-WANTED TO BUYS

COAL RANGE-S58-J2. Mrs. T. F.
Adelsberger, West Jefferson, Ohio,
No. /. -l8
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-28
2--FOR RENT--2

WILLOW BRANCH STOCK FARM
On share basis. 8 miles northwest
of Chillicothe on the Clarksburg pike.
450 acres cultivated land and lots of
pasture. Farm Management, Inc,
Irwin. Ohio. is
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-28

Z ROOM house, mod, car gar. $4,000
s ROOM APT, modern ......,.........$20. 90
Z RM. semi-modern, Bear gar. $500
6 ROOM house, semi-modern $1,000
S ROOMS, semi-modeln ............$ $3.50
4 ROOMS, semi-modern ............S So 90
DRURY REAL ESTATE III
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-28

6 ROOM modern house with basement
at 139 Liberty St. Inquire at lat
Liberty st. IL
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-28

HOUSES rooms, bath, gas, electric
ity, and garage. 219 South Main
st If
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-28
e--LOST--9
12-MlSCELLANEOUS-12

WILL MAKE wooden Jig Saws Of
your favorite picture lucille.'s jig
Saw Shop, AZ West Second st. --19
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-28

CHAS WILSON, Treasurer Madison County, Ohio
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-28

TEAM-Of coming 2 year-olds. Call
Resaca 1910. -1S
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-28

Is it advertised? Then it must be a
standard item.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-28

HARNESS-Have your harness re-
paired before rush. Repairing, oil
ing, all kinds strapwork, new brides,
lines. Satisfaction guaranteed. Dal-
bev. Sc w. Center St. -35
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-28

Office hours Sunday excepted.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-06-01
SUGGESTING TOM GRIFFITH

One job that ought not to be in politics is that
of chairman of the State Highway Commission,
and if there is to be big squabble over whether
George Ross Pou or E. B. Jeffress gets it, we are
in favor of giving it to someone who will not con-
slider it political hand.out; somebody like Frank
Page for instance.
One reason for the unqualified success of the
North Carolina highway system was the fact that
Frank Page cared not a tinker's dam for politics,
or what anybody else said. His business was
to build roads, and that he did, regardless of poll
tics. We do not wish to see this highly important
job in North Carolina turned into political foot
ball. 1t would be the worst thing that could hap
pen to our road system.
The governor could go farther and do worse, in
our opinion, than naming a Mecklenburg man,
Tom Griffith, for this job. This man demonstrat-
ed two three years ago, in that county, that he
could build roads and he did it to the satisfaction
of the people of that county, country people and
city people alike. He is man of fine business
judgment keen ability and unwavering decisions.
He would be an ideal man for the job, if the gov
ernor wants to give it to man who would not
let politics interfere with it.-Gastonia Gazette.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-06-01
NEWSPAPER MORATORIUM

Now that we've taken care of the banks and the
building and loan companies and the insurance
companies and the farmers-does any one have
anv objection to some sort of relief for the
newspapers?
Bad times and good, the newspaper must go on
Just the same The harder the times, the greater
the value of news. The newspapers must be
manned 1t costs just as much to get out the
newspapers despite the fact that advertising has
dropped to a new record low ebb.
But no one sheds tears for the press News
papers are supposed to cry for the relief of Others
sob for the suffering in individual or corporation
form, and snarl for justice and retributon. Every
ache is carried to the newspapers, every complaint
is given to the press, appeals for the needy pleas
for business, charitable and civic organizations,
begging for political reform-all is part of the
newspapers duty to the public
But when business falls off, advertising contracts
are cancelled, and publishers are struggling for
livelihood, a sudden attack of deafness comes over
the land.
Why not a newspaper moratorium? Let every
newspaper in the land close down until business
picks up-if it can; close every radio station
against news broadcasting; allow every gossip on
the townsite the freedom of the streets and tele-
phones; make it necessary for every politician to
gIorify himself single handed let the public do
its own guessing as to what is happening through
out the civilized world.
Then, maybe, when the newspaper boys begin
crying in the streets again there would be an ap-
probation of the problems Of the press.
You cant believe what you see in the paper
anywayl-Topeka (Kas.) Journal.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-06-01
Special Offer
10 Victims of
Gas--Indigestion
Pleasant to Take, Elixir Helps
Poor Distressed Stomachs or
Money Back, Says Wilson
Drug Company.

You can be so distressed with
gas and fullness that you think
your heart is going to stop beat
ing.
Your stomach may be so dis
tended that your breathing is
short and gaspy.
You are dizzy and pray Tor
quick relief-what's to be done.
Just one tablespoonful OF
Dare's Mentha-Pepsin and in ten
minutes the gas disappears. the
pressing on the heart ceases and
you can breathe deep and natur-
ally.
Oh! What blessed relief; but
why not get rid of such attacks
altogether Why have indigestion
at all?
Especially when Wilson Drug
Co., or any druggist anywhere
guarantees Dare's Mentha Pepsin,
pleasant elixir, to end gas or
Indigestion, or money back. Adv.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-06-01
NEWSPAPERS OPINIONS
SCHOOLS AND POLITICS

A great deal has been said during the past few
years about putting the schools and the teachers
into politics. The average school man is inclined
to feel that schools should be divorced from poll
tics but the requirements of the law that sup
Elementary budgets must be submitted to vote
of the people throws the teacher and the schools
directly into the political Teachers and par
ents are more interested in the schools than ever
before They are more interested in the fnanc-
ing the purposes the ideals, the service, the sup
port and the administration of schools than at any
time in the past. Likewise the people know more
about the financing of schools than they have ever
known There will be an increase in this interest
rather than a decrease. Both teachers and parents
are citizens of the state who exercise, or should
exercise, the right of suffrage. As citizens they
are called upon to elect people to public office. 1t
is not unnatural that they should vote for those
who support the institutions they love and work
for and to vote against those who oppose what
schools stand for. We may, therefore, face the
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-06-01
BIG MORGAN, LITTLE OTHER FELLOWS

J. P. Morgan isn't really so big as an individual,
but his name is associated with Big Business as
big as business has ever grown.
That is probably one reason why publicity about
what the Morgan firm did gets such intense at
tention and creates such intense emotion among
many people in this country-it was so big.
Most Of us recognize that the methods of Nor
gan really haven't been any different from the
methods of smaller business, whether in New
York. or Winston-Salem, or Goldsboro or the
crossroads where there are two stores.
"The ground floor on many a deal has been
offered all over the United States for generations.
Sometimes it has been a profitable one to get in
on, sometimes a dead loss.
In many cases, folks who have gone in on ground
statements than one made by the Morgan firm to
people on one of its "preferred lists" that the
higher market price on the stock offered was due
to the liking of people for speculation.
Each one of US likes to get in con the ground
floor and to think that he has an advantage over
hates to think that he has been out in the cold
when somebody else was on the inside warming
himself.
So we are delighted when senate investigators
pick the biggest of them all, and we enjoy making
this biggest group scape-goat for all the smaller
and local groups to which most of us through our
lives pay bigger toll in dollars than to any "New
York money trust" or component part thereof.
Go get 'em, Pecora !-Goldsboro News-Argus.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-06-01
NA%S A2G BAD -===1-A TAXES 60 UE'

furnished by the government.
Lands in the Pesquiera ranch,
known as Cuchuta. and located
near Esqucda, south Of Nogales,
have been taken up by Mexican
families under this old enact
ment. More than 100 tracts Of
ten acres each are being cult
waited.
The law provides that no land
owner may hold unused large
acreage if there are those who
can be provided with work and
sustcnance, and it commanders
the use of the acreage, but leaves
the title to the original owner.
Tenancy is from year to year, as
long as the owner is agreeable
and does not want the land for
Lis own use.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-06-01
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II am sure you've flown across IT,
sky with two small girls. They're
missing. I'll bet you know where
they are" Old Badly promptly
shook his head. "Ah, you are right,
wee Windy said. THE eagle knows
| only hope the place is not so far.
I.LNH my, no difference will tha
~ make. Another trip this bire
will take" exclaimed the little elf.
Who's brave enough to go along?
Il am" cried Quincy. Twill be
fun, but how is this stunt TO be
done?" The co gle, LAD, will carry
YOU" the elf Sid. HE is st;ong.'
Gee! Wait a minute" Quincy
cried. Then ScOuty snapped, Jaw
take the ride. You'll be a hero, il
you lind the girls, both safe ano
sound"
The eagle grabbed wee Quincy by
the belt and sailed up ward the
sky. The lad cried, Wish me good
luck" TO the TIMES on the ground
Copyright, 1888. MA Service, Incl
Quincy is landed in a very pc
culiar place in the next story.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-06-01

knows and the governor may
spring 4 surprise.
While there is not quite as
much need for speed in the ap-
pointment Of the new head Of the
highway and public works COM
mission, which will include the
state prison when it is formed,
the uncertainty existing with re-
gard to this appointment is max
ing it difficult for the highway
commission to do much more than
mark time. Out at the prison
they are continuing to do this as
usual. So in order to end the
general uncertainty, it is be
lieved that Governor Ehringhaus
will act as quickly as possible.
Most people here think this job
is now between Chairman E. b.
Jeffress and George Ross POu.
There is also need for speed in
Derfecting the organization of the
department Of conservation and
development, especially since the
government has decided to allot
additional forest conservation
camps to the state, in the man
agement Of which the conserva-
ton department will cooperate.
Here again indications point to
the retention of Colonel J. w.
HarelsOn as director of the de-
partment. But no one knows and
as long as the uncertainty exists,
the department cannot go ahead
with any new plans.
SO it is that almost everyone
here is hoping Governor Ehring-
haus will announce his appoint
mentS as soon as possible.