Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 264, Decatur, Adams County, 7 November 1923 — Page 2

Increase In Population Is Bringing Farming Back To Normality, Say Reports

Madison. Wis., Nov. 7. (United Press.i —Agriculture is returning to normality through the steady increase in population and stabilizing of conditions in general, according ports recently completed by the Institute for Research in Lund Economies Her*. based upon statistics of agrleul tttral production in the United Stairs. Agricultural production in this country has not decreased in the last decide despite the decline in the num her of acres in agricultural sections of the United States, the study of land utilization shows. Only about onehalf of the land is in farms and the total farm area increased only approximately 9 per cent, from 1910 to 1920, while the population Increased 15 per cent, during the same period. The increase in farm area was largely in the semi-arid states, where ac res are plentiful but the productivity per acre is small. There were tewer acres in farms in 1920 than in 1910 in-many of the states in the corn belt and in practically all the state east of the Mississippi. This decrease is of particular significance, the- report states, because it took place* in the truly agricultural states of the union. Growth of Cities. Part of the decrease is accounted for by errors in enumeration and in the- south to the failarc* to include woodland as a part of the farm area. The growth of cities, development of our factories, industries, mining and the increase in highways and railroads accounted for part of it. Part of the decline* in farm area was due to the war. 'The high wages in industry and the* men called to the colors had to a shortage* of labor which caused parts of farms to be permitted to revert to pasture* or woodland *and to the abandonment even of entire* farms. This was a temporary change in utilization which will be righted as soon as prices for agricultural products are favorable to the expansion of the agriculture. Dr. (’. S. Wehrwein. who

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Lock Jaw Or Tetanus. • Lock jaw or tetanus is very rare. But it is a terrible disease, and when once gotten means death always, and a horrible death. The patient has ex. treme spasm of the muscles, especially of the neck and the jaw. But the must les of the whole body are usually affected. Lock jaw or tetanus is caused bv tetanus bacteria. Tetanus bacteria or rather hard spores of tetanus are found in dirt, dust, and manure. These bacteria have the peculiarity of the growing best in places where ther is no air. Lock jaw is usually gotten from a wound in which the bacteria of this disease ate introduced, wounds which are made in the presence of dirt. The tetanus bacteria often die when present if the wound is an' open one and near the surface of tlie body, because in such wounds there is plenty of air, and the tetanus bacillue can not live, groy and multiply where air is present. However, if they get into a deep wound, such as caused by running a nail into the foot, they grow

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compiled the report states. i More significant is the permanent * reversion of farm hind to forest and brush because it was not tit for agriculture. Throughout the eastern section hind has gone hack Io a more economical use. Examining the* utilization of land Acithin farms the census figures re- * veal mi increase of 5.5 per cent, in the area of imiwoved land but an increase of 36 per cent, in the area of unimproved land. The inc rease in the area of unimproved land in acres is almost ecpial to the increase in all farm laud. The* largest increase in the* area of unimproved land was in the semi-arid region, where most of the* land is grazing land. Generally where farm land as a whole decreased unimproved land was also decreased unimproved land was also decreased. However, in twelve states where there was a decrease in all farm land, unimproved land increased. This indicates a change in utilization at the expense* of improved land and woodland. Waiting for Prices. These twelve states all lie in the corn belt and in the east. Just as some farms have reverted to forest land some fields went back to pastun* or woodland and will remain there* until prices of agricultural produc ts warrant a higher utilization of them. Woodland for the whole United States decreased by 12 per cent, and was fairly general throughout the I country. Where there was area de- ; cline and not a mere error of enu- ■ miration, this decrease* is significant I because woodland is a high* r form of utilization than unimproved land. Through the area in farm crops increased. it was at the expense of improved pasture land and shallow land under the spur of war conditions. The significant sac t is that production has been maintained and even increased the by the more intensive utilization 'of the better lands and a less intenI sive of the poorer lands.

well, for in such wounds they are away within the rust. Lock jaw can be prevented, if caution is taken. Deep puncture wounds and Fourth of July wounds should be treated in a somewhat similar manner as oth**r wounds, but in addition an anti toxin should be given to prevent the possible development of tetanus. Tetanus anti toxin is a trustworthy preventive. It is not worth taking even a slight chance of getting this disease, as it can be preveiVed but it can m ver be cured if it i« once contracted. Many people treat wounds by putting manure on them. This is a mistaken idea. Manure from no animal will cure a wound. The manure which is often placed in wounds to heal them is the cause of the pus, and great amounts of pus too, which is usually present. For manure is full of bacteria; it does not-draw the poison out. it helps very greatly in making the poison in great amounts. Man ure may also have the bacteria of lock jaw in it; and most surely yon do not wish to take even the slightest risk of contracting this disease.

mitii h of sti.i-: of kf.al i:st vi e •State of Indiana, A<lams County. SS: In the Adams Circuit Court. Sept. Tri tn, 1923. No. 1981 In the Matter «»f the Estate of Joseph \V. Murphy, leceistd. Noti<e is hereby given that by virtue of an order of the Adams Circuit Court, the undersigned. Administratrix «»f the Estate of Joseph W. Murphy. deceased, will offer for sale at private sale at the office of Graham &• Walters at No. 2P» West Madison street in the City of Decatur. Adams county. Indiana, on the 29th day of November, 1923, and on each day thereafter, until sold, the following described real estate, situated in Adams county, in the state of Indiana, to-wit; “The south half of the southeast I (piar tei ; also the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter ail in section 'll in township 26 north of range 11 I east, containing 120 acres, more or • Said real estate will be offered for [sate to the highest and best bidder ‘subject to a certain mortgage railing ( for the principal sum of $9000.00 and i’ll** Interest thereon from and after i date of sale, said mortgage payable ii" the ordei of The Mutual Benefit I Life Insurance company of Newark. I New Jersey; al-o. subject to the 1923 h-.vpp <1lH » rtn< | pa'.able in 1921; subject also to the rights of the tenant expiring March Ist. 1924. upon the lon owing terms and conditions, towi t • .One-third cash in hand on day of sale; one-third in nine months and one-third in eighteen months from date of sale, deferred payments to be e\idcmo*d by promissory notes of the pur' baser secured by freehold surety to the satisfaction of the Administratrix bearing interest from date at the rate of H' r per. annum payable semiannually. The purchaser is given the privilege <’f paying any sum in excess of one-third or all cash on day of sale if hr so elects. Said real estate will be sold free of liens except as above set fort 11. FRANCES MURPHY. Administratrix. ' L. V.Altc-rs Atty. 7-14-21 - Mrs. Harruou Glllig spent the day | in Fort Wayne visiting friends.

DECATUR DALLY DEMOCRAT, WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 7, 1923.

Sideline Glimpses crnllecl Press istiirt Corregpoudentl New York—West Virginia found the Rutgers line easy to penetrate and continued its unbroken winning strc*nk by defeating the delegation from New Brunswick, 27 to 7. Rutgers battled gamely but could do nothing to halt the Mountaineers’ parades down the field. New York-e After many years New York univerifity has succeeded, in taking a football victory from Fordham. In an election day game, New York wort, 20 to 0. Madison—While Gerber's eligibility Is hanging in the balance, the Cardinals are drilling under arc lights late in the evening to have new formations ready for Illinois. The team leaves for Urbana tomorrow. Urbana—Grange, Illinois’ stellar halfhack, was given a but Coach Zuppke sent the rest of the regulars through a hard practice. Columbus— The regulars scored four touchdowns in ten plays, while battling the second team. Coach Wilce made several shifts in the line. Chicago—Taking no chances on a possible upset by Indiana Coach Stagg put the Maroons through intensive drills in offense and defense. Evanston -Lake Forest plays, used by the freshmen, gained little ground against the Northwestern eleven. Wolfe, halfback, will be out of the game Saturday on account of a bad ankle. Bloomington— The Indiana squad practiced a bunch of new plays Coach Ingram has developed for the Maroons. Lafayette— The Buckeyes* aerial attack and other plays were effective against the Purdue regulars in their scrimmage with the freshmen squad. Ann Arbor—The Wolverines drilled intensively, determined to add the U. S. Marines to their list of victims. Kunow and Babcock w* re used at tackles and Muirhead and Vandervoort were given a rest. lowa City—Coach Jones continued developing p passing offensive for the Minnesota game Nov. 17. Th** regulars' line was badly shattered b the fierce attack of the seconds. Minneapolis New plays for lowa's benefit will be given the Gopher regulars to try out against the yearlings tomorrow night. ■ South Bend—With the prospect that the majority Os his men will be able to play against Nebraska Saturday, Coach Rockne sent two squads of regulars through a stiff workout against two freshmen teams. o SOAKS RIGHT IN AND LIMBERS UP STIFF JOINTS Pharmacists call it “Joint-Ease” because it's for Swollen. Sore, Painful, Creaky Joints Only. It took a good many years to get together a combination of pain subduing and swelling reducing agents declared to be the one remedy that almost instantly penetrates through skin and flesh and starts right in to make swollen, inflamed, creaky, pain racked joints as good as new. They call this new and wonderful preparation “Joint Ease" because the medical man whd turned the trick, worked for years to perfect some low-priced remedy that would really benefit the millions of people who have one or more joints Khat need helpful attention. So "Joint Ease," is prepared only for people who have a swollen, painful. creaky distorted or stiff joint, whether it be in knee, elbow*, shoulder. ankle, neck or finger and whether it is caused by rheumatism or -something else. Os course, it can't help but quickly put an end to such superficial ailments as lumbago, neuralgia, neuritis. aching muscles, stitch in the side, crick in th* neck or sore feet because of its penetrating action, but what it is really recommended for is joint ailments of any nature whatever. Ask for a tub of “Joint Ease." You ran use it several tims in one evening for quick results, because it goes right through the skin with only a few seconds rubbing. It surely is a swift penetrator and when it gets unde*, the skin, it starts right in to clean up all joint trouble. All druggists dispense it daily for about 60 cents a tube, as do first class druggists everywhere. Zev To Meet My Own Washington. Nov, 7. —Admiral Gary T. Grayson today accepted the challenge of Sam Hildreth, trainer for Harry Sinclair, for a match race b> tween Zev and My Own. champion three year olds, providing the rat* was run on a fast track. “Nothing would pfease me lietter than to have My Own meet Zev ii; a match race providing the track i; fast," said Grayson. "My Own isn't a mudder. His record on a fas' track stands out alone. If Hildret' is sincere in his challenge, the match is on.”

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CLUB CALENDAR Wednesday Daughters of Ruth of Christian church, Mrs. Lee Reefy. Shakespeare Club —Mrs. Erwin. Historical Club—Mrs. Hunter. Five Hundred Club, Mrs. Tom Ettinger. Tri I), Mrs. David Hensley, 7:30. Thursday Presbyterian I guiles Aid society, Mrs. M. A. Frisinger, 2:30. Luncheon Bridge — Mrs. Frank Barthel. 7:30. | Ladies Aid Society of U. B. Church —Mrs. Carl Noble. , Zion Lutheran Indies Aid Society —School .House, 3:30. Eastern Star—Masonic Hall. , Christian Endeavor of Presbyterian Church—J. L. Kocher home. . Friday Moose Legionaire Card Party. Moose , Home, public invited. Psi Ote P.ummage Sale, at Library, Nov. 16. Dutiful Daughters Class of E. V. Church Mrs. Merrill Schnitz. Sp. eial W. R C. Meeting—Legion Hall, 2 o'clock. • Saturday Psi Die Rummage Sale, at IJbrarv, Nov. 17. Mr. and Mrs. Henry ('alter of Bobo, Indiana, celebrated Mrs. Calter's birth-, day anniversary last Sunday. Nov. t. 1 this being her 73rd birthday. The occasion was marked by the homecoming of their children and a bo.m tiful birthday dinner. ★ The entire family was present, except Robert ('alter, granoson, now Io- . sated in Chicago. 111. Mothe r Caller j is enjoying the best of health and bids J fair to enjoy many more such welcome occasions. Those present were: I Mr. and Mrs. Calte;- and daughter. Francis, of V.’tllshirt . Ohio: Mr. and Mrs. Ben S. Caller and sons, of Bob'); Mr. and Mrs. C. H. (’alter and j daughter, of Decatur,; Mr. and Mr:;. Lewis Brandt, of Willshire, Ohio: and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Lowman, of Waterloo. Ind. * The Dutiful Daughters class of the Evangelical ehufeh will meet at the ; home of Mrs. Merrill Schnitz, Friday ( evening. A shower for Mrs. Beatrice Peterson-Melchi will be given after the business session. All members are especially requested to be present. A special call meeting of the W. j R. C. will be held Friday afternoon at two o'clock at the Legion Hall, j Every member is urged to be there as business of importance must be taken care of. The Eastern Star Ladies will meet at the Masonic Hall Thursday evening in regular session. All officers are especially urged to be present. ★ The Christian Endeavor of the ' Presbyterian church will have a party tomorrow evening at 7:30 o’clock i at tlie J. L. Kocher home. All mem- ' bers are requested to bring their 1 friends. I * ’ A dinner-bridge party of pretty ap- ; pointments was given as the last of ■ a series of social affairs by Mesdames > C. C. Schafer. Earl Coverdale and 1 Roy Archbold, at the Schafer home . last evening. Crysanthemums anti . fall roses were used as the principal . floral decorations. '■ Lighted tapers- ’ were placed on each small table and . furnished the only light during the dinner. Bridge was played and Mrs. ’ L. G. Ellingham, Miss Naomi Durkin, Mrs. James Arnold and Mrs. Dan Tyndall won prizes for holding highest ■ scores. The out-of-town guests sFerc Mesdames L. G. Ellingham, Isadora * Kalver. Fred Bell, Tom Reid and i Ewing Bond, all of Fort Wayne. — • Democrat State Committee To Meet In Indianapolis s ’ Indianapolis, Nov. 7. —The democrat)'- . state committee will meet in Indian- ; apolis at 11' o'clock next Friday morning to discuss campaign plans, it was announced today. Thomas Taggart and Walter S. Chambers.,democratic state ehainnen will meet with the committee-To outline a program of activities for the democrats. It is probable that a late for the state convention will bo set the meeting. Indiana democrats tins far lvi’."» not been very active in startin.- the •ampaign. ami while the field it f *'l of potenual candidate*--, there is not : yet a single avowed aspirant for the democratic gubernatorial nominal ion. Prospective candidates for gO“ernor have been in'ited to attend Frida' meeting, and a shower of announcements may result from the gathering.

NEW FACTORY IS OPERATING: ■ — Gerber Ladder Factory In ' Operation; Expansion Is Being Planned. The Gerber Ladder factory. Decajtur's newest manufacturing Industry, is now in operation and a force of men are busy at work. The machinery and other equipment is being installed as fast as it arrives and with- ‘ in a short time it is hoped that the plant will be running full force. The company manufactures washing ma- ' chines, ladders and other products made from wood. Later on it will | turn out screen door frames and the t like. I | The plant will give employment to several men and as the work of or-; , ganization goes along ami new machinery is installed additional men will be put to work. The company j occupies a new building erected on the site of the old Sphafer Saddlery Company's factory, northwest of the city. M, E, REVIVAL GETS STARTED; Interest and Attendance Good On Opening Night; j Services Planned. | The revival at the Methodist [ church had a good start last night, j The attendance and interest were good. The evangelists, Dr. Earle t Naftzger and Mrs. Edna June Naftsx- ' ger, made a very fine impression. Dr. Naftszger preached an excellent sermon on “Worship and Work.” i They sang a beautiful duet. They have very good and trained voices, I and sing sweetly the gospel message. I Mrs. Naftszger is pianist and Dr. Naftszger leads the large chorus. ! At the conclusion of the service the chorus spent some time in practice. Saturday nights will be known as recreational nights. A unique program will be presented on these evenings, consisting of a gospel message and many other attractive features, j Large audiences never fail to greet the doctor and Mrs. Naftzger on these occasions. I Next Sunday being Armistice Day a special service is planned for the •afternoon. Dr. Naftzger was with the i American Army twenty-two months.! Fit is a great story that he tells. It I I will be a mass meeting and all arel cordially welcome. Members of the' American Legion are especially invited. CARD OF THANKS Wc wish to thank our dear friends ; one and all. who, so kindly assisted us I during our bereavement. For the beautiful flowers, the sweet i * music; the ministers for the com-1 , sorting words. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Gattshall . and Children. « [ And Mr .and Mrs. W. O. Bigham i WANT ADS EARN—s—s—s' WANT ADS EARN—B—B—s

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REVIVAL at the METHODIST CHURCH November 6-25, 1923 ■gn| Evening 1. ~ S,J I’iogTam Services Saiutdav 7:30 I Evangelists Dr. Earle Naftzger and Mrs. I’.ilna ,1. Nallzgci'. | Good, faithful preaching. The best of music. Come once —You will come again. Dr. U. S. A. Bridge, Pastor Free Yourself There is no freedom without independence. The sweetest independence is to have your own money, and the best way to have your own money is to have a Savings Account at this bank. The Peoples Loan & Trust Co. “BANK OF SERVICE"

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