Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 February 1919 — Page 1

No. 30.

RUGS zr” We have room size rugs in he following sizes: 6x9 8-3xlo-6 9x12 11-3x12 11-3x15 Our largest stock runs sin 9x12 and in this size there are 6 patterns that we have two alike. W. J. WRIGHT

THE NEIGHBORHOOD CORNER

A DEPARTMENT OF FARM WELFARE CONDUCTED BY COUNTY AGENT LEAMING. The folowing editorial dipped from the Chicago Tribune deserves the attention of every farmer, as it outlines the general policy of the great farmers’ organization movement which is going on at the present time. “GETTING DOWN TO BRASS TACKS” “Scorning all the methods that suggest class prejudice and doubtful loyalty, the Illinois Agricultural association has taken a new grip on farm affairs with tjje appointment of a SIO,OOO a year secretary, a prospective membership of 40,000 and a sufficient treasury balance; * President S. J. Sconce has made this statement, which should be enlightening and encouraging: ‘We are going into this thing not to fight anybody noT to antagonize, but to play the game fair and square, and take care of the rights of the farmer.’ This seems a fair declaration from citizens who do not propose to let down the bars for bolshevism or any *otf the untamed radicalism affiliated with it or giving it aid and comfort in the United States. The association . proposes, by honest use of its means, to get the best there is out of life, j deeming honesty and square dealing the remedy for most of the social evils. D. C. Thompson, secretary of the association perceives that.food, prices j must come down. He is eager to see • that they do not fall out of proportion I to the prices of manufactured goods, i One of the first demands of the association will be a demand for protection against cheap Aregntine corn and for sustained hog prices during March. The farmers are not seeking to revolutionize. They are seeking safeguards. They are determined that the United States is a whole nation, composed of a whole people, and that classes must be set up to the injury of the Whole people. They are boosting for American and Americanism.” Cost of Production Figures Needed. Jn the /past two years the economics of farming have required but little attention as the demand for food products has been practically unlim-

PRINCESS THEATRE — TONIGHT 1 WALLACE REID “BELIEVE ME XANTIPPE” , “FATTY” ARBUCKLE “FOR BETTER *9R WORSE” ' ’ ~THURSDAY— __ MEA MURRY “A MODEL'S* CONFESSION” FRIDAY— ■ ELSIE FERGUSON > “THEXIE" MUTT AND JEFF COMEDY ~ SATURDAY— _ ' CECIL B. DE MULE "THE WHISPERING CHORUS" _ V. '■ -T*;—»

The Evening Republican.

ited and the principal problem of the farmer has Ibeen to raise the crops, , for which he has received satisfactory prices. As normal conditions are restored and price levels tend downward, , there is- a possibility that the prices received for certain farm proI ducts will fall below the cost of production and the farmer may find that the more he farms the lower is his net return. The economic theory is that the marginal producer sets the prices. If prices exceed the cost of production men will take up the business who under less favorable markets cannot make a living at it. Land which nor- , mally will not pay for the labor involved in raising a crop will be farm- ; ed when prices are high enough to I cause it to show a profit Such op- : erations add to the supply and cause prices to fall. i In re-adjusting his operations, however, the farmer is greatly handicapped by a lack of information as to the productions costs of various farm ly asked an increase in the price of products. A committee of milk producers from near Indianapolis recentmilk on the fact that the price was less chan the cost of production. The arbitrator asked the question, “What does it cost to produce 100 pounds of milk?” and no one could give a figure. “When you come back with definite information as to what it costs you to produce the milk, I am ready to adjust the price to give you a reasonable profit but I cannot take any action before that time,” was the decision of the arbitrator. Our farmers cannot be certain of a fair price for their products until they can show what constitutes a ' fair price. As soil, land values and cli- , matic conditions vary in different parts of the country, production cost problems must be local in their application. < : Perhaps no one factor will have more to do in placing the farming operations of Jasper county on a sound financial basis-than a general movement towards the keeping of farm accounts. Co-operating with the Better Farming Association, eighty of our farmers began this work last season If eight hundred more would begin the first of next March, we would see more wonderful changes in farm management during the next few years. Will Conduct Lime Trial. In order to determine the”relative values of burnt lime, ground limestone and no Ijme at all, Henry Schmidt, of Walker township, expects to conduct a trial on his farm near Kniman this spring. The factors that will be considered in this

, RENSSELAER. INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1919.

A BETTER JASPER COUNTY

MEETING FOR COUNTY-WIDE ASSOCIAI TION WAS HELD IN THIS CITY TUESDAY EVENING. z I I E • ! • Entire County Is Represented ABLE ADDRESSES WERE MADE BY PROFESSORS HENRY AND ROSENCRANS OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY.

A meeting which marks the initiation of one of the most progressive movements in the history of Jasper county was held at the court house !in this city Tuesday evening. This I meeting was in response to invitations sent out by a group of repre- . sentative citizens, who have had a 1 peal vision, and whose ideal, if put ( into effect, will be far reaching and of vital importance to the future advancement of Jasper county. Some sixty citizens of the different parts of the county were” pre sent. Those outside of Rensselaer were Harvey Williams, A. L. Parks,. Charles Wood, Frank Welsh, Andrew Grube, W. C. Dewey, Ara Bullis, —Warren —Poole, George Parker, Charles Welch, George Putt, StepSien Kohley, . John Rusk, Charles Weiss, E. L. Fidler, George Parkison, Kenton Parkison, John Parkison, Ed Ranton, Ludd Clark, Amos McDaniels and M* J. Hofner. The meeting was called to order by Moses 1 Leopold and on motion he was elected temporary chairman and P. H. Hauter temporary secretary.

Two representatives from Purdue university were present and made splendid addresses. ' Prof. Charles Henry, Assistant County Agricultural Agent of Indiana, was first called upon. He travels over the state and is ThTToucii "wiffi progress being made in different localities. He paid a high compliment to Jasper county by placing us in the first rank in progress made in the last two years in the matter of live stock and improved farming. He spoke of the present conditions which have been brought about by thp war. Abnormal wages, abnormal prices- and the movement back to normal or as conditions were in 191.4. The problem of labor is a serious one; the demand that wages remain the same as during the war and that commodities be reduced to lower prices; this, Mr. Henry said, would result in placing this country at a very great' - disadvantage, as we would be unable with excessive high wages to continue to be an important factor .in the markets of the world.The high prices the farmer has re-' ceived for his stock and grain must be adjusted as well as the articles which he buys must be bought at a lower price. relation in the interests of all and this period of reconstruction, or be preferred to call it re-adjustment, must be accomplished with wisdom and fairness. This country must not be turned over to the Bolsheviki and the conditions now prevailing In Russia must not be allowed to obtain here. The returning soldier, the great body of stalwart farmers, afld the virile business man together with the patriotic laborer will shoulder a gun to fight an enemy of humanity here with the same determination as he did the Hun over there. ' . These and other great problems must be met fairly and squarely and justice must be given to all. Wise

trial will include the initial cost of the material, the cost of aplication, the value of the crop produced and the residual effect on succeeding crops. Brusnahan Brothers, of Gillam township, expect to conduct similar trials on the Francesville prairie. Stock Men Gain Honor*. John R. Lewis was a heavy purchaser at the J. Crouch & Son Hampshire sale at Lafayette last week. Mr. Lewis secured some of the top sows of the sale. Woodßrothers/ofMariomtownship, from Delphi last week where they purchased a Spotted Poland China sow of unusual merit. This animal is the granddaughter of “Helen Gould,” the dam of four Grand Champions at the National Swine Show at Omaha. . Jesse Snyder, of Rensselaer, whs awarded first and second on his Barred Plymouth Rock hens at the Lafayette show last week, and fourth on cock- ’ , Shorthorn Breeder* to Meet. Secretary John R. Parkisoh announces that the annual meeting of the Jasper County Shorthorn Breeders’ association will be held at the court house in Rensselaer February 15th. at 2 o’clock. The organization is elosiiig a very prosperous year and the purpose of Jth? meeting is to straighten out nil 'affairs and make a comprehensive plan of work for the coming year.

counsel must prevail. Of the one hundred and ten million people in this country, but a third are farmers, and two-thirds are engaged in other pursuits. He spoke of the difference between conditions in tfii? matter now and in 1812. In f»l2. ninety-seven per cent of the people in this country were farmers. Then the father made the shoes for the family, l the mother made the cloth and also the garments. Farm implements were home-made. Then the farmer was really independent. Now 1 codnitions are different and the farmer has become a specialist arid intrusts much to specialists for needs which he once supplied with his own hands. . _ Vast wealth has been invested in farms. The problem is to get a reasonable income from that investment. His view of the situation «was thatthere is a vital relation between the to'wn and the country, between the farmer and the business man and the laborer, and that problems can best be solved when these interests cooperate and when each works for the good of the other.

Prof. G. W. Rosencraps, of Purdue, also an assistant Indiana County Agricultural Agent, was enthusiastic in his endorsement of the suggestions made by Prof. Henry. He was delighted With the enthusiasm and spirit of the meeting and expressed the opinion that Jasper county could and would start an organization which will be the very best in the State of Indiana. Addresses were made by County Commissioner Charles A. Welch, B. F. Fendig, P. H. Hauter, Fred Al Phillips, Charles W. Postill and Frank Welsh. All favored the perfecting of an organization which should" have for its purpose a BETTER JASPER COUNTY. A committe was appointed to prepare a constitution, which was adopted, and an organization was perfected. The following officers were elected: President, Moses Leopold, of Rensselaer. Vice President, Harvey Williams, of Carpenter township. Secretary, P. H. Hauter, of Marion township. Treasurer, Judson J. Hunt, of Rensselaer. Before the meeting adjourned forty-two rffen had paid the membership fee and a committee was- appointed, .to draft the neeesssary articles of incorporation. The organization will be known as “The Better Jasper County Association,” and every person in the county should get back o fthis movement, Which is the most promising ever undertaken in the county. Its purpose is the beterment of every interest in the county, and it is to be non-sectarian, non-political and non-sectional. Another article giving more in detail of the plans and purposes of the organization will be given. In the meantime, boost, become a member. Take the matter up with the officers of the association' and be free to make suggestions. EVERYBODY BOOST FOR A “BETTER JASPER COUNTY.”

Edgar Steward, the new recorder of Newton county, writes to have the address of his Republican changed from Mt. Ayr to Kentland. Mrs. Walter English and daughter returned to their home at Lafayette today after a visit with her parents at Parr and with Mrs. E. C. -English in Chicago. *' . ' M rs. Horace Daniels daughter Dora, returned Tuesday from a visit at Hammond, and while there they helped an aunt, Betsy G4nn, celebrate her 91st birthday. ; Prof. George W, Rosencrans, of Purdue, assistant county-agent, who addressed the Jasper County Better Farming association Tuesday night, went to Valparaiso to visit the Porter county agricultural agent today. ■/ - - Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Thomas left today sos Minneapolis. Mr. Thomas is employed on a railroad running out of thajt city. Mrs. Thomas had been visiting here with her aunt, Mrs. Mary Lowe, and other relatives for some time. After a short visit with her husband in Minneapolis she will continue to Phon, Montana, for an extended visit with her parents; Mr. and Mrs- 8. B. Holmes. Advertise in the Republican d*»rified eotumn. -

♦ ft wi The poor beiughted Hinz doo, does the best he hin do. For a coat, he wears the hide of a goat And for pants he makes the skin do. _ Hilliard & Hamill ■■r Spring Suits $25 to S4O.

ST. JOE CONTINUES CLIP; Y. M. P. C. FALLS 53 TO 11

Playing a brand of besketball that completely bewildered their opponents, the St. Joe .basketball five continued their merry clip»in the spacious college gymnasium Tuesday evening, upsetting the Y. M. P. C. five, of Lafayette 53 to 11. This was'the second meeting of the season of the two fives, the collegians winning the first encounter at Lafayette' a short time ago. At no stage of the combat did the visitors have a chance, and from the outset the only doubt in the minds of the spectators was just how high the St. Joe total woulcl be. The team representing St. Joseph this year is beyond a doubt the best that has defended the Red and Purple in many seasons. So far the collegians have not met with a reverse and from the present indications they will finish the season without a defeat.

OBITUARY.

Frederick J. Stiers, who departed this life Jan. 31, 1919, was born in Rush county Felb. 24, 1848. His father, Cyrus Stiers, moved to Jasper county when Frederick was a small boy. His mother,’ Margaret Parker Stiers, died shortly after. His father died at the old home place in Hanging Grove township in 1879. The deceased was married to Nancy E. Clark in 1869. She and seven of their ten children survive the father. Three preceded the father in death. Those living are William L., of Valparaiso, Arthur A., of Kankakee, 111., Earl C., of Monon, Roy 8., of tef. Mrs. Grace Osborne and Mrs. Blanche Mann, of Chicago, and Charles. The latter was a member of the home at the time of his fathThe deceased is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Henry Randle and Alma Stiers, and one brother, Robert Stiers, all of Rensselaer. Frederick J. Stiers was a veteran of the Cvvil war. He had long been a faithful member of the Methodist church. He was a great sufferer from cancer, but was ready for the call of the Master and expressed his desire to be with Jesus. Funeral service was held Sunday in the Lee M. E. church, conducted by Rev. Dean, of Barkley, and interment following in the Osborne cemetery.

WEDNESDAY’S WEATHER. Forecast for Indiana: Fair and slightly' warmertonight; Thursday fair except probably snow o rrain extreme north portion; warmer.

BOSTON FERNS.

Must have the room You may have these beautiful Boston ferns, regular price $1 50. for $1 00 n« long as thev last. F. O. B. Greenhouse John H Holden. -Phone 426.

WILL HOLD PUBLIC SALE ON FEBRUARY 10. 1919

Henry Smith and Cyrus Lohr will hold a public sale on 1919. 1U miles north and 1 3-4 mil-* east of Brook.

FOR SALE. Three well mated pens pure bred White Wyandottes. Pen No. 1, one cock and eight hens, # $20.00; pen Not 2, one cockerel, six pullets and three hens, $20.00; pen No. 3, one cock-, erel and ten pullets, $25.00. Every’ bird guaranteed to score over 90. Bred for winter laying. A» few months ago owner rejected offer of $2.50 for every female bird on the place. ° , Will also sell black driving mare, 11 years old; rubber tire buggy, in good condition, set single buggy harness, good condition. J. M. SAUSER. Telephone 938-D oT 3b.

NEXT EXCURSION TO THE RIO GRANDE

Harvey Davisson wishes to announce. that the next excursion to the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, will leave on Friday, February 21.

REMOVAL NOTICE. • I moved my office to • the rooms over Murray’s- De- • partinent »tor«. Entrance, stair- • way next to Lang’s drug store • Telephone 89. E. N. LOY, M < ''

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BUSINESS MAN IS MARRIED

PROMINENT BUSINESS MAN BECOMES A BENEDICT THIS ~ \ FORENOON Samuel Fendig, one of Rensselaer’s most successful ebusiness men, and Miss Bertha Kepner were married this ■ Wednesday morning at 10:00 at the ! home of the bride’s father, Isaac Kepner. The ceremony was performed byßev. S. Budman Fleming The bride is a charming belle and is one of the most popular young ladies of this city. I Owing to the fact of the recent 1 death of the mother of the bride, the i wedding was a very.quiet one, and i only a few very near relatives were in attendance, z. The newlyweds left on. the 10:36 train for Chicago and expect to be absent from the city for two weeks or more. They will go to New York city and expect to spend the honeymoon traveling. The Republican takes a very special delight in extending to this couple heartiest congratulations and wishes for them many years of health, happiness and joy, and that fortune may continue to smile upon them.

PRICES MUST BE REDUCED.

How shall the merchant meet the conditions of re-adjbstmrfht? Prices must come down. The margin may of necess’ty be smaller. How can th’S situation be met'and the merchant still be successful? ■ ~~ Why not increase the volume of your trade to make-up for this forced decrease in margin? There is a ’arge field of trade that can be brought to Rensselaer that is going elsewhere. How can this business be gotten? By the free and unstinted use of printers’ ink backed up by the splendid bargains the efficient business men I of this city are able to offer customi ers.

- TEMPERATURE. •- ’ » The following is the tempevatnrv for the tw tn tv-four hours ending at 7:00 . rn on the date indicated • Max. M’February 4 ...56 20 February—s 26 T 1......

TO SAVE AN ARMENIAN. / “ ■ * At the Presbyterian church on Monday evening at 6 o’clock, the ladies of the “Good Cheer” class will serve a 25c plate lunch. Following is the menu: Baked ’Beans Chicken Sandwich Pickles Pie Coffee

Try our fancy northern grown potatoes, al large, smooth potatoes and fine cookers. $1.50 bushel. Eger’s Grocery. Star Theatre —Th* Hem* of Good Pi«tur»»— I. —•—— i • —' . 'll .«..■■■■** I, , „,l.- »■-.-- ■ —ib———ww——H— i i- nii‘ i ■ «> TODAY HENRY B. WALTHALL And MARY CHARLESON • ’ —IN—“HUMDRUM BROWN” / A Rupal Drama THURSDAY- / . MARY WARREN * And ' JOE KING —IN—“THE VORTEX” FRIDAY--PEGGY HYLAND ’ . , —ln , ~ “PEG OF THE PIRATES”

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