Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 37, Number 297, Decatur, Adams County, 16 December 1939 — Page 2

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STATE CHAMPION OF COHN GIVES SUCCESS SECRET Clark Dellinger Pointe Out Reasons For ISO Bushel Y ield I’ersfatent effort. attention to «!♦— ; tails, and systematic application ot th,- latest and best corn growing practice* bvve brought their reward to Clark W Dellinger of Clark < otints whose offb lai yield of 180 1 bush el* per acre brought hint the torn growing championship of the Stat* and Nation for IK® a-cording to th.- Purdue University Agronom Department. hi* versatility a* a farmer Is further indicated by the fa<t that he hi* the champion two year old holstein cow in the state for both milk and butterfat production with 1M4:: pounds of milk and «><• pound' of but' fa’ I hi* i* also an official record Twelve cows in his herd have an official average of 18443 pounds of milk and 885.3 pound* ot fat. md it i* ant

=——=— PRE-INVENTORY SALE ANKEK-HOLTH 2-COW MILKERS . . . an k*« as . . . M ( r£am Station S. E. BROWN North Firot Street wpk J’S he greatest v»lu* i lin tin* Vacuum 2' ft I ciranerv that yF sMsrad. -ft' I i * pew , ' ,d ■ rn P' , '’ v mods’, of I A\ ’*"* fsmous Poysl D» Lus* $4 tJ J w.th hs.dbght «?*->-<• tor • ■ ®| Royal Revolving Brush BBHKR ft' I HrndClMr.fr Th*'ast word *»flC B>*ZSs n sfi‘<.i*ncy and qu*l tv • iCJjJ *?- Mod. K w.'.Uor IU J|gS|| total value S 6U°JM| both during this ‘ sale f OR ONLY JHH Dierkes Auto Parts Co. West Nut (man Ave. Phone 322

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| that the record of bls entire herd In the Dairy Herd Improvement Asao-1 elation will merit a gold medal a-j ward and that another gold medal j will be awarded on the record of hi* herd lire. Only a few minute* conversation with Dellinger is necenaary to learn tbit although dairying I* hi* “firs' love." corn growing and corn Im- ; proven”'!*’ have occupied hi* alien- ; i llob for a longet period nd years. He . served as President of the Clark founty Corn Grower*’ Association ;in 1934 and IMS and I proud of the fact that this i* the oldest organiaa-! iilod of IU kind in th. state, having | • arrled on continuously for the pa*t .33 year*. Dellinger * Plot Dellinger'* five acre plot was part of a 14 acre field situated In an Ohio river bottom. The land Is naturally fertile because of location, and is usually planted to com each '•-ar Last yeir this field »as not j farmed but allowed to make a tremendous undergrowth which was plowed under about nin- Incite* i deep in May The land was fittw.l by | twice double discing, two Itarrow I Ing. and two < itltip.u kings (before j planting Corn of the Johnson cottu ty White Variety of his own grow Ing and selecting »»» planted in Ute May. the corn being ch < k rowed. three feet away each way. with ~

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT SATURDAY. DECEMBER Itt. 1939.

'from two to three kernels per hill 1 Fertilizer of 0-14-4 analysis was applied in the hill at the rate of 195 pound* per acre. The corn was cultivated twice with a roUty hoe and twice with a I tractor cultivator, following which two late cultivations were given between the row* In order to control weeds, one of the serious problem* ■ in growing corn on this soil. Closer Row* i lu hi* report to Jhtrdue University I Mr. Dellinger is of the opinion that he has increased hht yields by clo* •■r rows, which increase* hl* total number of »talk« per acre over ordinary spacing in planting ruder 1 hi* condition* he prefer* not to plant Ixdore May 30 nnd pnlij-ulai i Ily stresaaa clean cultivation In eon ■ e lusion he say*. “Every man should 'check up at least a few yard* and then profit by experience “ The corn growing practice* of Paul McCray of T'nion County. ' wpoae yield of 17* bushel* per acre placed him a close second to Dellinger parallel In many reaped*. Me- ■ Cray’s corn was grown on dark j loam upland and hl* plot was a part it » .31 acre field. The field was ' plowed in March, thoroughly fitted oy disking, harrowing and cultipack ing and drilled in row* .3S Incbe* a- , port on May 14. He use* certified Indiana hybrid of the serie*. which was spaced in the row* 11 inches on the average Alfalfa used For the past two year* the field j was in alfalfa to which was applied | a liberal applieatlon of manure beI fore plowing fertiliser of t»-2<i-Co ianabwi* was drilled In the row at | the rate of W« pounds per acre, •r!ii<-h he estimates add-d much to ■the yield and quality of hi* crop Me j Cray strongly advised the use of le Iguinex and particularly alfalfa a* an > aid in aoll improvement, which to-1 gethcr with manor.- f ont hl* cattle feeding operations add greatly to , I hi* soil product:i ity i The combined esp*’ lenc« of these ' two men with outstanding corn | yi>-Ma clearly indicate* the import- ■ ance ot building up noil productivity and combining with that the us* of adapted varieties planted at a rate and spacing adjusted to the !fertility level. * Test Your Knowledge Can you answer It-ven of tbesa | ; ten quaatlonsT Tarn to page 11 Four for the answers. 1 What Instrument u*od in navi gallon utilise* the directive force of the earth’s magnetism? 2 Whom did Jam** J. t'otOhstt defeat to win the world * heavyweight boxing cbainplonship? 3. What I* th* correct proutlciation of the word automaton? 4. What I* the hold of a ship? 6. In the reign of which Itoman Emperor did Rome burn” d. IM I Daniel TV abater compile Webster’* dictionary? 7. WlFit is the nickname forth« Mpon of horw- rat ing r 8. I'nder the Constitution of th* V. 8 . where I* the power to declare war vested? •. I’nder which river 1* the Holland Vehicular Tunnel? 10. Has Adolf Hitler ev<«r visited th* Tailed Htates? IODAVH’ COMMON ERltOlt | Do noi say. “Henry clay wa* one of the greatest, if not the greatest statesmen in Ameri- , ia ’’ say. “one of Ihe greatest , *tate*meu In America, if not the greatest."

k. ' ———s| Pleasant Milte News Florsnc* Noll, Correspondent j Mr*. Melvin Dellinger spent Wednesday visiting in Fort Wayne Mr and Mr*. B-uoit Johnson and family, visit**! with Mr. and Mr* 1 .stere Ijongenbertter Sunday. Rev. and Mr*. R. J Johnson and I son were visitors In Fort Wayne i Saturday Thelffi* N’dl i» "Pending the w<” k with her shrtor and family. Mr. and Mr* Arnev Anshaugh ot neai Bry ! I ant. Mie* Mary Tope nt B<»uth St Mary’s i<vwn»htp spent Friday afiteruoM shoftplng In Decatur Mr. and Mr*. Bryon Smith are the parent* of a bol>y girt, born at the Adam* county hospital. The I baby weight*! six pound* and two lounce* and her name. Joyce Ann J oHtOocETA ET ET E E E E EE Mr and Mr* Claud Dragor of Redkey, were the dinner guest* of Rev. and Mr*. R Johnson Wadne*-| day. Mr*. Bernice Gllliom of Fort ■ Wayne wa« a dinner guest ot Mr and Mr* Melvin Dellinger and sot: Wednesday evening Mr ami Mr*. Kenneth Bolleiybacher of Kirkland township delightfully entertained relative* Sunday to a 'delicious dinner. Those present i ware Mr*. Asa McMillen. Mr. anl Mr*. Brice McMillen, son* William and Waym- and daughter Mary .Katbren. Mr and Mr* Clen Me Millen, A surprise party wa* greatly enjoyed Thur»da> ovenlng at the home of Mr ond Mrs Thomas Halberstadt in honor of Mr Halberstadt* Ktli bhthday anniversary. Thom present were Mr. and Mr* Varlando Clark and daughter Be« ty, Mr ami Mr*. Gerald Vliard. son lairry. Hat McMillan. Hob Holloway, Glen Clark Jack Longenberger. Bgyce Daniel*. Alonzo Halberstadt l. Hetty Burkhart Delirious re--1 fre*hments were served J—TOLL OF SHIPS CONTINUED FROM rAOL OW» meant that the German air force has sown new minefield* off the i northeaat coast similar to those off the Thame* Estuary p - SEEK TRANSIENT tCONTINUED FROM FAOC OW> Ing on a charge of public Intoxication and malicious tresspass The attest was made at the Mr*. Charles Bentz reslds-nce near Linn Grove, where they were tiHHinoned last night and again this morning when the H im family complained tlfat Folkm--. a

■MMMMHMMMMMMMMMWMMmMMM TOM DOIGHERTY, who ha* operated the John F. Class Vapo-Bath System —at 1327 Wells* street. Fort Wayne, since 1!»21, ha* lea-ed what i* known a* the i! Ellis Bldg., 107 S. Second Street > Decatur. Indiana and will operate the same Nystem here, which ia now open for hoaineMH. Phone 120.

' former hired haud. had attempted ’to enter the house He was lodged ’ in jail | ~ o— —. r~ Adanw County ft Memorial Hospital | • • < i Dismissed: Justine Spangler. I route &. Grant itdiegger. Berne; | Mr*. Joseph A. laiughlln and in- I fant son Jack, route <; Richard Macklin. West Monroe st. Canada Loses Farm Hand* lamdon. (Nnt -—(TP)— Mxper fenced farm hand* are In demand once more In this arsa And it's all due to the war Mor* than a dozen farmers have posted notice* for help at employment bureaus, reporting ”hlr*d hands have quit to join the army. o — FOR SALE — 500 Sheet*' 8!4«11 -20 th. white unwaferntsrked mimeograph, adaptable for all kinds of mimeograph work and suitable for ink signature, 75c. The Decatur Democrat Co. SPECIAL SATI’RDAY NITE Rice Hotel TAP ROOM I Fried Rabbit 25c per plate Do You We Make Need A Federal 1 I Farm Ixtans Loan? At 4% We’ll be Pleaded to talk this over with you at any time. ADAMSCOUFTV NATIONAL FARM LOAN ASSOCIATION Offtcs 133 S. Second St. II Decatur. Ind. Phene 2 Henry B. Heller, Sec.-Trea*.

* RATt 0~ | One Time—Minimum charge of 2S. for 20 wordo or Iseo. Over 20 worde, I%c per word. Two Times—Minimum charge of 4te for 20 worde or lead. Over 20 worde 2c per word for the two times. Three Tlmew—Minimum charge es SOe for 20 wordo or loee. Over 20 words 2'/f« per word i for the three time*. Card of Thanko Obituaries and verse* _ S’ 00 Opsn rate—display advertising , Me per column Inch. p“BLtND" ADVfRTIdEMENTS Advertisements appearing in this column without names signed are "bliiid." They are | to be answered by letters, ad- , dresa«*d to the box number in i care of tbe Daily Democrat. We can give no information concerning the partiea advert!*1?“ * FOR SALE FOR SALK — Dr Balebary Bota Capo worm powder* Tonic and conditioner. Jamesway ventilating system and equipment Decatur Hatchery. Poultry Headquarters. 334-ts ALWAYS—New. used washer*, all makes; Ironers; sweepers; heating. ga* stoves; Delco plant; small payment*. Decatur Hatchery, dealer. Kitchen, aalesman. 245-H FOR SALE — Pre-used Furniture Wo have several used living room suites, 2 chest of drawers. I tables, stand*. 1 oak dining room suite. Will split this suite if necessary Sprague Furniture Co.. 152 Ro Second St. Open evenings.

FOR HALE- Zenith and Makitk radio*. Bit aelectkm. Easy term*. Decatur Electric Bhop. FOR BALK New and rrpo«ae»»ed bicycle*, only S 2 doww. Flr»t payment not due till alter Cbriali maat. Ea»y term*. One repo**e»»I cd bicycle, ha* all delu* equipment ' ideal Christmas presents. Joe i Ray. Eastern Indiana Oil. North Hecond street, acroaa from Elk*, i } Phone *97. -'9&-3t FOR SALE — Boy* u»»-d bicycle, balloon tire*. Phone Ferd Klenk 719-E. my FOR SALE S 5 weanina pi«». Al»o •even belt gilts. See Marshall I Reynold* Two miles north ol j I Linn drove. m-3ti FOR SALE- t’se Piano*: Fathers and mothers, what would you give to hear your son or daughter I play the piano? We have tour need pianos In A-l condition. Will sell on Ey payment plan. Sprague Furniture Co., 1&2 So. Second St , i Phone 199 Open evenings. I >95-31 { IpOR KALE JJving toom suite [ Child's play pan. end tables. Utility osblnet kitchen tables. Young" |l»ae«l Furlnture, Jefferson St m-alt FOR sale Curoc bred gllfts and _ males. Reasonable. Champion stands H D. Kreischer. 10 miler east of Decatur on Road 221 Add rep* Convoy. Ohio J9611n FOR SALE Kitchen range*. caM net heaters, factory terms and prkes Sprague Fttrn'turr Co.. IS2 Hu. Second St. O|» n evenings FOR HALE Two mohair upholstered chairs. E»< elleni condltloti Phone »L m3t FOR BALE Pop-corn, new hybrid Jap hall-le** large (sipping e«pansion. Pops almost 18ti%. 3 lbs 35c Phone MILA Re' Flraher Ml FOR BALE - 37 Chevndet Master Deluke black, radio and heater; 'M Chevrolet Standard, black, radio and heater; '3O Chevrolet C<*cb. heater; *3l Model A. Make your holidays happy days by changing to a better car. Fred Buschc. Phone 975 or Butler'a garage 395-31* FOR SALE 32 a< res. 5 miles east of In-ratur 32.700. 35 acres, 9 miles east of frwatur, S2.DH*; Mi •era*. 5'4 miles southeast of Decatur. 35-it Mt. 110 acres, 3% mil's east of la-catur. 33.M*; also many other farms. Rov H. Johnson and C. W. Kent. Ph'me I'M DON’T TAKE CHANCES with HAD Brako. Lst train** m«n check ysur brahs* and malts rsplacamsnts with out cemptsts tins •< HYDRAULIC brake parts e WHITE-ZESER 3rd at Monros Phon* 344

FOR SAIJK — Five room cottage, i basement and other modern con- 1 veuh-uces. corner Dierkes and M 1-| her* Street*. Small down payment, I balance like rent. Suttles-Edwards -Co. M ■ FOR RALE -One four foot steel' I gate, one twelve foot Steel gate, both fifty inches high Will sell cheap. Pliil Sauer, phone »55 !»7-a3t MISCELLANEOUS AUTHORIZED County dealer for Drl-Gss. tbe bottled cooking gas. I Thor washer and troner. E C Stucky. Geneva Hatchery, Phom IBS. Geneva. 205-ls FARMERS ATTENTION - Call gTv-A at Mi szpesze for dead stock removal. The Stadler Products Co., Frank Burger, agent. it-tl FOR TAXI SERVICE. Moving and ; general trucking. Phone 1073. • W. R. Morris. 3t ( SINGER SEWING MACHINE Sale* or servitu—Cali England * I Auto Part* Store — Phone 282 day- > I time, evening* 411—All make* re- ! paired Needle*, belt*, part*. SewI Ing taught fre*. 284-12tx ? NOTICE— Upholstering, reflnlahlng end repair work of all kind* We t buy and sell good furniture. De > catur Upholstery Shop, South SecI ond St , Fbone 420. 210-30 t i ~ WANTED MAN WANTED In each county as , direct representative of well known oil company. Sell small t town and farm trad* on easy credit terms Man over thirty preferr,ed Experience not necr*aay Im- . mediate steady income for man ; with car. Write P. T. Webster. I general manager, 573 Standard t Buildlug. Cleveland. O. ltx-8

125 REWARD for any corn Great Christopher Com nnd Cullom Salve cannot remove. It has removed million* of corns since IMO. j JMce 85c. Sold by dealer*. Agents wanted. E. J. Hiller grocery, distributor. W. Adam* St., Decatur. Indiana. 2»5-3tx FOR RENT E'OR RENT room modern hour* I on South Find St. Hard Wood floors; furnace. Phone 70. 113 Mercer Ave. OPEN EVENINGS TILL CHRISTMAS iSuioW / aSHMtIi! \

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