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FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, ;1§21'
THE MUNCIE POST-DEMOCRAT A Democratic weekly newspaper representing the Democracy of Muncie, Delaware county and the Eight Congressional Distrct. The only Democratic newspaper in Delaware County.
Entered as second class matter January 15, 1921, at the postoffice at Muncie, Indiana, under the Act of March 3,1879.
Subscription Price, $2.00 a year in Advance Office 315 North Mulberry Street. Telephone 2540 GEO. R. DALE, Owner and Publisher.
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The niilk and meat inspection ordinance should not be laid away in its grave without careful consideration. There is no doubt but that it contains many admirable features. Everybody wants pure milk and people are becoming tired of the carrion that some of the local meat markets are selling fop fresh meat. With a few additions and subtractions a workable ordinance can be framed up that will do the business. The Post-Democrat hopes that the council will not allow prejudice to stand in the way of the enactment of some kind of an ordinance'that will insure the people a better grade of meat and. milk, v/ithout causing an unnecessary increase in the price. /
The one-man street car ordinance finally got over by a vote of nine to three in the city council. At a recent meeting the ordinance was laid on the table, but, it will be observed, it was laid on a spot where it could easily be found again. How fortunate we are that the ordinance does not call for cars that run themselves.
The result of the recent priihary is somewhat disquieting to the republican machine, which will have the uphill task, next year, of trying to carry Delaware County for United States Senator Harry New against former Senator Albert J. Beveridge. The former bull moose brethren declare that the contest between Dr. Quick and Walter Steele, which resulted in a nearly two to one victory for the doctor, is merely a sample of what will happen to the machine when the New-Beveridge scrap comes off.
The council, Tuesday night,, very sensibly passed the ordinance appropriating money for the free employment agency. There are some selfish interests in the city that would be glad to see the office discontinued in order that they might resume the old black list system with its many evils.
Two or three meat markets in Muncie smell like slaughter houses in August and milk is sold here thaDhas been robbed qf most of the cream. A meat and milk inspector who will really inspect meat and milk could make his salary ten times over every, year.
The usual amount of paint, purchased at the same store in Selma, was paid for ’03/ the county commissioners this week. An average of about one hundred dollars worth of paint is bought every month from a relative of the superintendent. The commissioners apparently have evinced no curiosity to learn what is done with all that paint.
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NO CARDS NECESSARY WHEN VISITING SISTER CANADA
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r Passport formalities, the bugbear ;of travel in foreign countries, does not exist between Canada and the United States. Americans may bop across the continent-wide border when and where they please without writing to Washington for permission and papers. The passport regulations that resulted from the
custom formalities, but ■unless one is carrying a great amount of baggage, the- inspection ameamts to
nothing more than an incident, late war were an innovation and an] often productive of amusing feat-
unpleasant one as far as the free and easy going American public was concerned. This public that ( was accustomed to travel wheresoever its fancy listeth and trust to luck and the nearest American consul to keep it out of trouble. Today the American government does not require its- citizens to provide themselves with passes when traveling abroad, but the wise traveler headed for Europe has his
impossible without suck a docu-
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r Canada requires no passports of
' :the multitude of travelers and tourists that seek the summer joys of
contrary. >Of -course, there
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paraphernalia or similar articles- on which when imported into Canada a duty is levied, he is required to put up a cash bond which is refunded when he leaves Canada and takes out the bonded gpods. Travelers intending to visit Canada can ascertain from railway agents whether articles they wish to take are subject to bond deposits ormot. This freedom of movement together with newly opened, resorts, the innovation of attractive riding and driving tours, .additional fishing, canoeing and hunting trails besides the well known charms of < Canada’s historically rich east and
are] John Barleycorn is genial host both east and west—are responsible for the exceptionally heavy tide of
travel flowing northwards.
A statement to the public from the Canadian government is as fol-
lows:
“1. Canada welcomes bona fide tourists and will extend every courtesy possible to such travellers in entering or leaving the Dominion. , “2. Tourists do not require passports as a condition of entry to Canada from the United States or as a condition of leaving Canada for the United States. “3. Immigrants (i. e. persons coming to Canada to work or reside) are debarred if nationals of Germany, Austria, Hungary, Bulgaria or Turkey, but nationals of any of the countries are not debarred when belonging to a nonimmigrant class such as tourists
’the Northland, .^dl.rumorsto the its .wonderland in the west—and and travellers.” U
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The White Sox crooks who sold out to professional gamblers and confessed were evidently not believed by the Chicago jury that acquitted them. The spectacle of Eddie Cicotte slobbering over the jury and thanking 'them for the verdict is sickening, following Cicotte’s confession. The acquitted crooks have organized a team to be known as the Black Sox. The Black Sox should be black listed by every city in the United States. Jobs on the section are too good for the crooked outfit.
!f Left Undisturbed Bugs of Various Kinds Will Destroy Cost Pari of Garden.
Many Goats Produce Ten Times Their Weight Annually.
Milk Can Bs Utilized for Same Purposes as That From Cow, but Less Satisfactory for Making But er— Best for Infants.
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Tobacco Extract Is Recommended for Plant Lice and Other Slicking Parasites—Main Point Is to Start Fight Early.
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rovement Jonas, to-wit? OLYMPIC One Hundred Thousand Doiii.va 1
par value of such bands, the proceeds from the sale Ji^reof to be used in completinsr the construction of the Junior High School Build-
(Prepslred by the United States Department of Agriculture.) Gardeners are warned by specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture to prepare tg combat the “little enemies of the garden.” In|sects of various kinds are making tlieir appearance in vast numbers in gardens in all parts of the country, amp if left .undisturbed will defeat the gar- , doner’s best efforts and lay waste the vegetable crops. This is the open season for insects and there are no laws 1 which limit the number which may be killed. The department specialists urge the use of the spray pump and I dusting bag for the frequent applies- j tion of poisons in order to destroy] 1 lie pests before they destroy the garden. Early efforts in lighting insects are most effective. I Littie Bugs With Big Appetites. In most localities the Colorado or “hard-shell” potato beetles are industriously depositing clusters of small yellowish eggs on the underside of the potato leaves. In a few days these hatch into little red, soft-shelled slugs or “soft-shells,” as they are often .called, that have most wonderful appetities, and unless poisons are applied they will soon strip the potato plants of their leaves. Perhaps there is no class of garden insects the method of attack of which is so insidious as that of the plant
lice or aphids.
At iirst a very few lice may be found hidden on the under side of the leaves of melons, peas, cabbage, and other vegetables. A little later the leaves begin to curl up and to lose their color, and an examination will show that the “lice” which the ants carried out have became grandmothers, and the under side of the leaves will be literally alive with 'them, feasting on the juices of the plants. At this stage, something must' 1)e. done quickly, for within a few days there wall be another generation or brood at work. Arsenate of lead and paris green have no i nsurMlce «
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About the first question that most : people asl> concerning inilk godts iS, “How much milk will they produce?” This is, of course, a very important', consideration, as the value of, a doe is estimated largely by her milk production. Even if a doe is purebred, ; N she is of littie value from the utility i standpoint unless she is capable of. giving a good quantity of milk. Many , persons in purchasing purebred or even grade goats have been disappointed to find that the milk could be measured in pirtts and not quarts or gallons as expected. << A doe that produces three pints a day is considered only a f,air milker, ,
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while the production of two quarts is good, and the production of three quarts is considered excellent, provided the lactation is maintained for from seven to ten months, say specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture. There is probably no better way 1o treat this matter than to state that good does should produce from eight to fifteen times their weight in milk in a lactation period. It is stated by German writers that many goats yield ten times their body weight of milk annually, and exceptional animals^ as much as eighteen
times their- weight.
Goats’ milk can be utilized for the same purposes as cows’ milk, although
for some it is not nearly so well suited. For- general use, such as for drinking, cooking, and in tea or coffee, the milk has proved very satisfactory. The milk of one of the largest herds La the country is evapo-255j-257 Johnson Blk. | j£ r1 Cti. L?
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NO MONARCHY HERE
Judge Smith of the circuit court of Sangamore, 111., has made it exceedingly plain that there is no law in that state which recognizes the governor as any better than any other citizen when it
Propositions Submitted by American i State Department in $Vay of Formal Inquiries Said to Be Based on Porter-Knox Resolution.
Berlin, Aug. 4—The German foreign
comes to a question of law. Charges have been made against Gov- j gotiSio^wBch hav? bpen* p^oceeX ernor Small and just what disposition will be made of these charges f°r the last three weeks between is not known. However, he defied arrest and is said to have threat- j commissiopfr jn 05 Berlin, and^Dr
ened to call out the militia. Judge Smith in his decision in answer-1 Rosen ’ the foreign minister, have ing the inference that the governor’s office is subject to all safe- \ coSfhlshm S thiT l r it generaT" working guards said: “The governor cannot call out the militia to prevent! basis *? as b ? en established for the ,. p , „ r™ • , • » . . ^ . conclusion of a formal peace treaty
the prosesses of law. There is no monarchy m America and Judge ~ Smith’s decision shows that in Illinois at least the man higher up has no more protection from processes of law than the most humble citizen. There is an old saying that the “king can do no wrong.” This is not true in America. There are no kings here, but those selected as the head of affairs, whether state or national, are expected to carry out the letter of the law and failing to do so should be and are dealt with accordingly. Governor Small’s case has’been one of interest and exception. He put off arrest and has defied the courts as long as possible. The Illinois judge’s decision show3 plainly that in Illinois at least this attitude toward the law availed nothing even when held by so exalted an official as
governor.
BRINGS FORTUNE IN JEWELS
Mrs. Edward Henry Smith-Wilkensen of England is coming on a visit to America. Mrs. Smith-Wilkensen is quoted as saying: “When I get there, to the land of the almighty dollar, I will show them what dollars are made for.” She is bringing jewels valued at $3,400,000, gowns valued at $128,000, hats, $64,000 and a sable coat worth $60,000 and other clothing equally expensive and no doubt expects to make all America sit up and take notice. Mrs. Smith-WTlkensen has amassed a fortune, through matrimonial ventures, in war time investments and now is coming here to “show” what money means. However, America has been used to such exhibitions and her appearance will not cause much of a ripple, even though she is covered with sparkling gems. America has had its vulgarly rich for like the poor we have them with u-s always. How much more could be done with this immense outlay of money if spent in a sensible way in helping others or in helping to diminish suffering. Instead of showing America what dollars are for it would be much more praisev/orthy to help the suffering of England and if there is no suffering there to look around and place the money where it will do the most good and with no thought of selfish interests.
formal
between. Germany and the Un^ec
States at an early date.
It is understood in well informed quarters that the, German government has assented to propositions submitted by the American state depart ment through Mr. Dresel, in the way of informal inquiries based upon tin essential principles enunciated in tin Potor-Knox peace resolution. None of these, it is said, had been opposed by the Wirth cabinet, which is de dared to be wholly in accord witi the American attitude on the prerog atives and privileges and variom rights under the treaty of Versaillei to which the United States is entitle< by virtue of America’s' pertieipatio:
in the war.
The informal pourparlers here hav< not touched upon the economic fea tares of the proposed treaty, hr. have dealt with the cardinal point upon which the United States placet emphasis in connection with its inter pretation of the Versailles treaty. The conclusions reached as a result of Mr. Dresel’s negotiations’are being formulated in the manner desired by the Washington authorities and an official memorandum, it is forecast, probably will be ready for publication within a few- days. Upon this memorandum it is understood the formal treaty will be based.
MUSIC WORLD MOURNS PASSING
The passing of Enrico Caruso, the world’s greatest tenor, is mourned by the entire world. He fought bravely against his illness and America generally rejoiced as word was sent out from time to time that he was recovering. Caruso will never sing again, but mechanical device and the genius of man has made it possible for his golden voice to live for others to enjoy in coming years. Other great singers have only memory retraining to them, but Caruso will give pleasure to coming generations. He loved his art and it seems a tragedy that he should have been called at a time when he was at his best. Only a few days before death he made a special pilgrimage to give thanks for his recovery and was greatly rejoiced that he was recovering and would sing again. . *
DANCER VICTIM OF AN ACTOR’S ARDOR
Now York, Aug. 4—Irene Castle, . „ . ^ . , ,
celebrated dancer and star of the/’ Tide and of carrying on spec-
screen, is in the Women’s hospital, severely ill as the result of a superrealistic performance before a camera. Mrs. Castle was acting for a picture.at Englewood, N. J., when, in one of the melodramatic moments a man
actor seized her by the neck.
Mrs. Castle was so nearly choked that her Adam’s apple was discolored. Mrs. Castle is the widow of Vernon Castle, dancer, who became an aviator and was killed three years ago. She is now the wife of Captain Robert E.
Treman of Ithaca. \ . ,
staiUsanitar^ accommodations for' the proper handling of 100,000 spectators at Pershing Stadium.
CHILDREN CONDEMNED Helsingfors—Judgment has been
passed on 27 school pupils in Orel, Middle Russia, who were accused of working for a revolution against
illative trade. Five of the children, of whom the oldest is 17, and the others about 14, have been sentenced to death; the others to varying terms of
imprisonment.
• TOSS COIN TO WIN SUIT Sheffield, Eng.—A point of dispute arising in the settlement of a separation claim was settled by the toss of a coin. The question was whether the husband should pay $8.50 or $10 a week to his wife. The wife’s counsel won the toss.
SLEEPY BABIES
Chicago—American infants are so healthy they are practically ruining
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the baby carriage.' industry, statement was made here by
Ferris, secretary of the National Baby
Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association.
BLAME POOR MAN Philadelphia—Ninety-nine out of every 100 women who commit crimes do it because of some man. 'This is the opinion of Mrs. Mary C. Moore, a police matron, who adds that most women “want to be good and simply have not the real criminal instinct.”
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Although Some Members of Ways and s * Means Committee^ see nO jChance for Cut in Face of Enormous Fixed Expense
BEETLE INVASION
Washington—The first Japanese invasion of New Jersey will be carried through with the full approval of Washington. New Jersey was selected for the battle because it’s a good place to stage international combats,
Washington, Aug. 4—With the problem of tax revision now in the hands of experts, opinion of these men differ over the prospects of any material reduction in the burden of taxation. Emphasizing that he. was speaking solely for himself Chairman Fordney of ways and means committee said that he would strive for a cut of a half-billion dollars in next year’s tax bill. He believes that by rigid economy the government in 1922 can get along with three and a half instead of four
billion dollars.
Other members of this committee, which has charge of the tax program,
Jefferson’s Aim. Jefferson sought to create In the university of the state an insftitutlon that would not only through traditional culture values give to the state “legislators and tudgesi . . . and expound . . . structure of government.” but would also “harmonize and promote the interests of agriculture, manufacture and commerce, and by well-formed views of political econtimv give free course to public industry.”.—Edward Kidder Graham.
and' also because destructive leaf- a ^ e less optimistic. fhe_ enormous Ux-
eating American beetles have started an offensive against the truck gardens. Five thousand cannibal Japanese beetles are now on their way to launch a counter attack and Washington is prepared to cheer the invader’s.
TRI-COUNTY BANQUET HELD
Lumber men from Miami, Shelby and Darke counties held a meeting in Troy Friday night, a banquet being served for them and their wives at the Methodist Church. The ladies during the evening were entertained at the home of Mrs. F. C. Montross and also attended the Jewel theatre while the men met in the office of the Troy Lumber Co. Several matters of; interest were discussed.
ed expenses, including interest on the public debt, cost of maintaining the j army, navy and government fleet, will make it impossible to get along with j much less than four billions. This
precludes any reduction.
Although no definite decisions have Ipeen reached, the tax revision program is shaping up and the tentative program follows. Chairman Fordney announced following a conference with his Republican colleagues :/>
Tentative Tax Program
Repeal of the excess profits tax. Reduction, if possible, elimination of transportation taxes on both freight
and. passenger traffic.
Repeal of a majority of the “nuisance” taxes, such as that on sodas.
On Peruvian Railways. The railways of central Peru spread out in a Y, at the right-hand end of which is Huancayo, something more than 200 miles from Lima. At every railxoacl station, old worfien crowd through the cars selling the favorite nectar of the Incas, alt purchasers drinking from the same cup. and generally several from -the same filling. Nearly every traveler has his own supply of a more potent native beverage.
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Practically all publications dealing with milk goats attribute considerable importance to the use of the milk for infants and invalids.
PREVENT POTATO LOSSES
Serious Damage Results From Careless Handling at Harvest Time— Avoid Breaking Skin.
Insects Do Not Thrive in This Garden, but the Crops Do.
Chronic Insomnia. “A woman,” observed Mr. Henry Peck, “Is never so sleepy at night as when she bears Friend Husband fumbling at the front door keyhole, and never so wide awake as when he is trying to tiptoe up the stairs.—American Legion Weekly.
Asbestos Feathery as Eiderdown. Asbestos is feathery as eiderdown,
Repeal of some of the- excise taxes, i aru ^ can s P un or woven. An ounce Reduction of the surtaxes on large has been spun into a string more than incomes from 40 to 50 per cent. a hundred yards long.
plants but which will kill the “lice.” The most common of these contact poisons is nicotine sulphate—a tobacco extract—made of tobacco refuse from factories. This is a poison and, to be effective in killing the “lice” without injuring the plants, must be used exactly according to the directions given on the container. United States Department of Agriculture Farmers’ Bulletin 85G, on the control of garden diseases and insects, has tlie following to say regarding the use of nicotine sulphate: “For small garden plats one teaspoonful of nicotine sulphate should be used to one gallon of water, to which a one-inch cube of hard soap should be added and thoroughly mixed. If a larger quantity is desired, use one fiiiid ounce to eight gallons of water, with the addition of one-half pound of soap: Full directions are given on the covers of packages, and instructions accompany them. Effective Application of Spray. “In the use of nicotine sulphate the effective application of the spray is of the utmost importance, since it is primarily upon this that tlie success 04failure of the treatment depends. If the liquid has stood for any length of time it should be agitated thoroughly before use. The insects themselves must receive a thorough coat of the spray or they will not be killed, arid immediate inspection after spraying should show the foliage occupied by the insects to be completely wet. “Spraying should be done as early as possible, always on the first appearance of the insect, not only because it is good practice to keep the plants free fr<ffn pests but because more thorough work can be done on small plants.” The main point is to start the fight in time and kill the advance scouts and head off the main army of insect pests.
Growers and shippers are responsible for much of the loss that results from shipping diseased potatoes, since a large part of such losses can be controlled, if not entirely prevented, in the field, according to specialists of the bureau of markets of the United States Department of Agriculture. Serious damage results from careless handling when the potatoes are harvested. Too many persons, it is said, handle potatoes as though they were so many cobblestones, rather than a perishable product. Even the breaking of the protective skin frequently proves serious. Such injury not only damages the appearance and necessitates deep paring of the tuber, but affords ready entrance to infection. Loss of this sort lies in every grower’s and shipper’s power to control, it is pointed out.
SECURE BEST HARVEST HELP
Rovers are Usually Efficient but They] Are Liable to Leave Before Crops Are All In.
Getting help for the harvest rush is a problem which is best faced weeks in advance. Grain, and orchard harvest seasons bring to many sections large numbers of traveling help who start with a crop in the South and work north with the season to the Canadian border. These workers are usually efficient through long experience, but they are likely to feel the urge of the road and leave before the farmer gets bis crop all harvested, obliging him to pay a much higher rate to secure the remainder of the crop before it spoils. Wherever efficient local help can be obtained, it is to be preferred to the rovers.
SELECT HARNESS WITH CARE
Detriment to The man who unfortunate, x but leads others for
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Especially Oareful That Reins, Breeching and Various Straps Are Heavy and Strong.
Select harness with care. See that it is well made. Make sure, especially, that the reins, breeching, holdback straps, tugs or traces, belly bands and yoke straps are sufficiently heavy and strong for the work required. A run) away team cannot be controlled with weak reins, nor will weak tugs and straps stand heavy work.
Also, the Road to Ruin. As you say, Roger, the way of the transgressor and the path of the un* righteous are both, one-way thoroughfares.—Boston Transcript.
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