Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 20 March 1913 — Page 4

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The groundhog season has expired. That historic weather animal sure displayed his magic power on the weather this year almost to a day. The tradition has good cause for new and extended lease on life with people who depend on signs in view of the past six weeks of stormy weather.

There is some talk of economy at Washington. National economy would be welcomed by all private citizens. It is an easy thing to declare for economy, and to talk economy, but it is a hard thing to practice in public affairs. Such will continue to be the case until representatives of the people act in public matters just as they would act in their own private affairs. If the United States Government was run on as economic a system as some large corporations are, it would not cost half as much to do the government's business as it now does.

The services of A. W. Conner, the Boys' Friend in Greenfield for the past week have been a genuine treat to all who .have attended. He is truly a marvelous man, from his peculiar personality to the deepseated far-reaching results of his work among the boys. Scores of boys who have attended his meetings are literally wild in enthusiasm about him. If the people of any community cherish the 'idea that the present-day boys have gotten beyond their reach and cannot be interested in things that are good, all they need to do to convince themselves of the fallacy of such ideas, is to secure the services of Mr. Conner for a week. He will reach their boys, and he will give the parents and the preachers and the teachers many pointers by which the boys can be directed and led along the lines that lead to useful lives.

Only words of praise are heard from both the boys and the older people for the work of Mr. Conner.

Fashion Day in Los Angeles. Fred Bidgood. who is now located at Los Angeles, Cal., in writing to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. P. Bidgood, of this city, has the following to say of Fashion Day in that city: "Last Wednesday was 'Fashion Day' in Los Angeles. There is nothing quite like it at Indianapolis. It seems to be an annual affair, a sort of spring opening, or 'showing,' more properly, as it occurs in the evening, and the stores are closed, but have very elaborate window displays, and some places even living models are used to display the finery—a regular carnival night and thousands of people w7ere out. Extra police were on duty to keep the people moving. There was one continuous parade of autos, up one side and down the other and sidewalks jammed with people. Those nearest the windows moved in a long line, unbroken except at street crossings, and the many policemen were kept busy urging the-crowds to move, for the line was six blocks long. The daily papers got out 'Fashion Extras.' I never saw anything quite like it."

Thank Legislature.

Bloomington, Ind., March 14.—In its meeting last night the Indiana Union, an organization of all men of Indiana University, voted a resolution of thanks to Governor. Ralston, Speaker Cook, Lieut. Governor O'Neil and the State Legislature, for passing the additional tax levy bill which gives Indiana University an income of approximately $300 more per year than it has been receiving. During the recent consideration of the bill by the Legislature, the students of te University have taken active interest in the attempt to secure its passage.

The additional income will make it possible for the University to add some much needed equipment, and .will do much to increase its general efficiency. An extension course has been added whereby citizens in any part of the state may do university work by correspondence. This course was only recently added and has found much favor. The funds made possible by the increase in the tax levy will be available in July, 1914.

Ernest Rockey is prepared to care for all kinds of dead animals, at all hours. Gall phone 592. d!3-15-17-19-22-w .US

DID YOU EVER SEE

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CAPITAL STATE BANK Capital, Fifty Thousand Dollars

OFFICERS

J. L. BINFORD, PKES. W. J. THOMAS, ASS'T. CASHIER

THE SORGHUM INDUSTRY

Demand For Sorghum Increasing— Scarcity All Over the Country

Elwood Barnard, the veteran sorghum maker, predicts that there will be a larger crop of sorghum cane planted this spring that usual. He bases his prediction on the fact that there have been two short crops in succession this, and the increasing demand, has caused the supply to be used up until there is practically no sorghum left anywhere. The output of Mr. Barnard's factory last season was only about one-half the usual amount. A large crop of cane was planted, but a great deal of the seed did not come up. If every farmer who plants cane this year will double the amount he wants for his own use, it would make a difference in the supply, and he would have no trouble in disposing of it at the retail price, whicli is never less than 60 cents and many farmers who raise it get 75 cents per gallon. The seed is now worth $1.50 per bushel, and the yield is from 20 to 35 bushels per acre. Mr. Barnard had a field of 20 acres that averaged a fraction over 35 bushels per acre, and the cane off the same field averaged 126 gallons of sorghum per acre. The planting time is any time between the middle of May and the middle of June. Mr. Barnard expects to plant 35 acres on his farm this spring. He has a fine lot of seed which he will put in the stores in all the surrounding towns for free distribution to the farmers. All that Mr. Barnard asks is that the cane raised from this seed be taken to his factory for manufacture into sorghum.

The Barnard Sorghum Works, situated on the Barnard farm near Eden, Hancock county, is considered by men who know to be the largest and best equipped plant of the kind in the state. It has a capacity of 1,200 gallons per day, the principal part of the cooking being done by steam and all the tanks, evaporators and finishers are lined throughout with copper. The factory runs day and night during the busy season and the buildings and grounds are lighted by electricity made at the plant. A ton of cane at this factory makes 12 gallons of sorghum, and the price for making is 20 cents per gallon. All kinds of vessels are kept for sale, from a 60 gallon barrel down to a half gallon bucket.

This factory has the capacity of taking care of 50,000 gallons per season, provided enough cane is raised to make that amount, and there would be no trouble in finding sale for the entire output.

DOMESTIC FOWLS AND THEIR VALUABLE PRODUCT

The government has issued a number of bulletins with reference to the eggs of various fowls. It appears therefrom that the white of an egg is nearly seven-eighths water, the balance being albumen. The yolk is slightly less than onehalf water. These figures apply approximately to the eggs of turkeys, hens, geese, ducks and guinea fowls. The following percentages show howr nearly alike the eggs of various domestic fowls are in respect to composition:

Water Prot. Fat

Hen Eggs ........ 50 16 33 Duck' Eggs 46 17 36 Goose Eggs 44 19 36 Turkey Eggs 48 18 33

Protein, as is generally known, is the substance that goes to make muscle and blood. Fat, of course, is fuel for running the body-ma-chine. Thus, it will be seen that eggs, though nearly half water, are extremely nutritious, containing all the elements required for the building up and support of the human body.

The Ultimate Consumer The hard coal companies were given a lot of credit for increasing the wages of their employes last May, but the enthusiasm of admiration for their magnanimity is cooled by the information that while increasing their payroll about $4,000,000, they added $13,006,000,000 to the cost of coal to the consumer -^Shelbyville Morning News.

Benton L. Barrett spent the day at Indianapolis.

C. M. CURRY, V.-PRES N. C. BENFORD. CASHIER

Boy Scouts to Plant Trees When a boy becomes a Scout it is an epoch making event in his life. His work as a Scout will bring him in closer touch with nature. He learns bird life and the economic value of birds and taught to protect them. He learns the value of our forests and to protect them.

In Michigan, the State Fire Warden is organizing the Boy Scouts for the protection of the forests, and ^already 5,000 have enlisted. When a Scout puts out a small fire or reports a forest fire, he is given an honor medal. For special acts of bravery he is given a gold medal.

It seems appropriate that the beginning of this spirit of chivalry in the boy should be commemorated and there is no better way of doing it than to plant a tree and dedicate it to public use. Let him plant it along the street, highway, or in his yard, school ground or public park. Have him construct a guard around it made of boards and see to it that it is mulched with leaves or straw -and well watered.

The tree for planting may be ob tained from the woods. The Scout should select his own tree, and he will take pleasure in hunting for a suitable one. He should dig the tree and plant it himself. In transplanting the tree, as much of the root system as possible should be taken up. The roots should then be wrrapped with wet burlap or a piece of old carpet to prevent the sun and wind from drying them out. The hole for planting should be dug about 2% feet deep and 5 feet in diameter. In planting, the roots of the tree should be well straightened out and rich soil firmly packed around them. Rich top soil should be used in filling the hole. For detailed instructions for the selection, care and planting of shade trees, it is suggested that you write the State Forester at Indianapolis for a book on this subject, which will be sent you free of cost.

The planting and care of the tree will have a good influence on the Boy Scout, and he will be amply repaid in anticipation when he thinks of his grandchildren who may enjoy its shade and who will say with proud accent, "this noble tree was planted by my grandfather who so kindly and wisely thought of us."

GREAT SPIRIT CALLS GOOD INDIAN CHIEF

Indian Chief Dies At Washington, D. C., the Home of the Great White Father

Hollow HornJBear, Chief of the Sioux Indians, died at Washington, D. C. Saturday. Far from his tepee and his prairies in Rosebud Reservation, S. D., the aged chief brave, w'ho went to Washington to offer the new Chief Executive the pledge of peace of his people, turned his eyes to the happy hunting grounds and, smiling, went to sleep.

He had battled with pneumonia for more than a week, and it looked at times as though he would win out. He rallied temporarily when a gray-haired captain whose life he caused to be saved some thirtyseven years ago, called to see him.'

Hollow Horn Bear was a model Indian. He taught his tribes to accept the best habits o'f the white man and to become civilized. The body of the Indian Chief was sent from Washington Saturday afternoon to Sotith Dakota, where the burial will take place on the reservation, with tribal rites.

For Sale—Owing to failing health I have decided to offer for sale The Greenfield Book and Notion Store. For terms, see or address, Wm. M. Lewis, 112 East Main St. Ild6-wlp

Dr. F. W. Hanna, of Indianapolis, who is well known in the osteopath practice, will spend Sunday in ithis city in consultation with Dr. Harry E. Wright.

Mrs. L. A. Cox spent Friday at Fortville. Her sister, Mrs* D. J. Thomas, returned home with her for a few days' visit.

PLEAD GUILTY AND ARE FINED Bf MAYOR

Upon Failure To Pay Fine and Cost the Defendants Were Given a Jail Sentence.

Sam Campbell, John (Pug) Richey and John Botts, three men arrested on a charge of iritoxication, were given a hearing before Mayor Myers this morning. All were found guilty and were given fines and costs as follows: Sam Campbell, fine and costs, $16 Richey, fine and costs, $12 Botts, fine and costs, $12. All wTere placed in jail.

The officers are endeavoring to keep the streets clear of those who have indulged too freely in intoxicants, and during the last few days it has kept them busy.

Last Will of Cliesteen Gant. Know all Men by These Presents: That I, Chesteen W. Gant, of the City of Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana, on this 16th day of Decern ber, A. D. 1912, knowing of the uncertainty of life, and the certainty of death, and wishing to make disposition of my worldly estate, both real and personal, I hereby make and constitute this my last will and testament, revoking all former wills at any time by me heretofore made.

Item 1. It is my will that as soon as practicable after my death, all funeral expenses, doctor bills, and •all debts of whatsoever kind that may have accrued against me during my late sickness and death be paid by my exeeutQr hereinafter namedAfter providing that in lieu of the services rendered him during his late sickness the residence property at No. 304 WTest North street, subject to any incumbrance that may exist against it, and all household goods of every kind go to Henry Ward Walker and Sidney L. Walker, the will reads, "It is my will that after the above bequests are carried out, that my executor shall sell my business block, situated at the corner of West Main and South Pennsylvania streets, in the City of Greenfield, Indiana, and described as a northeast division of lot number 69, in block number 26, in the original plat to the town of Greenfield, Indiana.

After the sale of the above described real estate, and all the expenses of my estate are settled, I will and bequeath the one-sixth part of the remainder thereof, to the following: Charles T. Walker, of Chanufe, Ivan. Wiley Walker, of Arizona Estella Brown, of Independence, Ivan. Lucinda Walker, Fi-eeworth, of Muskogee. Okla. Dora Gant Lindley, of Bloomington, Ind., and Paa?ena Marsh, of Hancock county, Ind. The six above legatees to share and share alike.

Should any of the above legatees make any objections to the portion they are to receive, then and there they are to receive no portion of my estate.

I hereby name and appoint my friend, James L. Smith, executor of this my last will and testament, to carry out the same according to the instructions of the court. (Signed) CHESTEEN W. GANT.

Witnesses:—Edgar L. Fritch and Rosa M. Fritch.

Loses One Subscriber

The National Stockman and Farmer announces to the papers with which it has clubbing rates that "It lost a subscriber—He died." The National Stockman and Farmer is one of the best stock papers in the country. It has a clubbing arrangement with The Daily Reporter —the two papers will be sent to any address by mail for one year for $2.70, in advance. The Weekly Republican and National Stockman and Farmer by mail, one year, for $1.70. Subscribe now.

House cleaning time is here. Your silver needs to be cleaned with Shinon Silver Polish. Call for it at The A. S. Orr Jewelry Store, Gooding Corner, Greenfield, Ind. 19dlw

Charles, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Gates, is seriously ill with pneumonia.

AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING

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FACTS NOT FANCIES

The strength of a financial institution is measured by it9 reeources. Our last reporb to the Auditor of State shows our resources to be over FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS, almost a

HALF MILLION

AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION

and on this fact we substantiate our claim of being the LARGEST AND STRONGEST bank in Greenfield and Hancock county. We have the only steel, fire andburgular proof vault in the city. The door alone of the vault weights six tons, hao a triple time lock and is of the best construction. Within this vault we have a strong steel safe with double combination locks in which the funds of the bank are kept.

WE SAFE GUARD YOUR FUNDS

Each year brings forth some new development in agricultural education. For many years the agricultural colleges, experiment stations, and U. S. Department of Agriculture have been teaching the application of scientific principles to farming, but the farmers have been slow to see the value of and apply these principles.

A STATE BANK ESTABLISHED 1871

THE GREENFIELD BANKING CO.

Through fairs, granges, farmers' clubs and farmers institutes the work was brought a little nearer home and more farmers each year have been trying out the methods advocated. Farmers' short courses were offered and more young men are attending each year and going back to the farms with new ideas and a broader understanding of their occupation.

To still further arouse the tiller of the soil and reach many who could not or would not take advantage of these opportunities, extension work was instituted, Demonstration trains, Corn Specials and Dairy trains were sent out organizations promoted. This work is largely carried on by state and government institutions, and is practically free to those for whose benefit it is principally intended. The agricultural press has also been an important factor in developing better agriculture.

During the last^ew months we have witnessed the spectacle of a large milk concern spending much time and money in assisting agricultural development. This may at first seem peculiar and some farmers may resent having education thrust at them in this manner and there may be a suspicion that the cost of it will be taken out of them in one way or another. The farmer gets the benefit of this educational campaign without any expense to himself. This company employs agricultural experts to help develop agriculture along these lines they get their pay-from the greatly increased quality of the product produced. The milk for use in a large city must be very carefully handled, and the Board of Health is demanding better and cleaner milk.

The Polk Sanitary Milk Company decided to proceed along those lines with the belief that they could not only get more and better milk but at the same time make dairying more profitable for the farmers, thus creating better satisfaction for all concerned. The plan adopted by the Polk Sanitary Milk Company is as follows:

First. A meeting is held once in five weeks to discuss methods for handling milk, feeding dairy cows, breeding and improving the herd testing and keeping records, raising suitable crops, silo construction, etc.

Second. Blanks are furnished on which to keep records and samples of milk from individual cows are tested without charge.

Third. The services of the members of the firm are at the disposal of the producer whenever any assistance is needed in calculating balanced rations, keeping, records, etc.

Fourth. Prizes are offered to those delivering the cleanest milk and keeping the best records, etc.

This is all free to milk producers selling their product to the Polk Sanitary Milk Company. While the Cow Testing Association costs the members about $1 per cow per year, and do not give as much service as is furnished by this company free.

This company has been carrying on this special line of work through Central Indiana for several months. Two of their meetings have been held in this county and they will continue the meetings at intervals of five weeks for some time.

The last meeting was held in Willow last Saturday and was most interesting and instructive. There were over a hundred farmers present and the talks by representatives of the Polk Company were instructive and helpful and if heeded will prove of great profit to the dairy farmer. Aside from the talks by the Company's representatives, a very interesting address was given by Mr. Chas. Bardohner, a farmer bf Cicero, Ind., who told Of his experience in following out the lines

suggested by these meetings. Work of this kind is undoubtedly of vast benefit to our community and deserves the encouragement and support, of every farmer, and all of our business men. It has been proven by practical experience both in this country and Europe, that this line of development greatly increases- the prosperity of the farmer and business man. Our community is exceedingly fortunate in having this work brought into it without expense to the farmers. In all other places the producers have undertaken the work at their own expense. In the interest of our entire community it behooves every wide-awake man, whether he be a farmer or merchant, to aid in this development and encourage this progressive company in the great work they have undertaken.

Last Will of Wesley A. Eaton. I, Wesley A. Eaton, of Hancock County, Indiana, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do hereby make my last will and testament as follows:

First. I direct that after my death, that my body be properly buried, and all of my just debts and expenses paid.

Second, I will, jjive, bequeath and devise to my beloved daughter, Mrs. Emma Rupkey, all of my property, real, personal and mixed, of every kind and description, of which I may die seized, to have and to hold absolutely as her own. This provision is made in consideration of love and affection and the care and nursing that has been given me by my said daughter.

Third, I further nominate my said daughter, Mrs. Emma Rupkey, as executrix of this will.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 28th day of January. 1913.

WESLEY1 A. EATON.

Witnesses: Lucian C. Ely and A. F. Andrews.

Mrs. Emma Justice spent the day at Indianapolis.

GREENFIELD MARKET These prices are corrected daily from quotations by the Bolt Meat Market, Thomas Nye, the poultry dealer, New Milling Company and local grocers. —Cattle— Steers» [email protected] Stock Cattle [email protected] Heifers [email protected] Bulls [email protected] Canners and Cutters [email protected] Fat Cows [email protected] (Cows $20@$50 I Veal Calves [email protected] -Hogs-

Good to Best Heavies [email protected] Medium and Mixed [email protected] Good to Choice Lights [email protected] -WheatWheat, per bushel 98c -CornCorn, 68 lbs 43c —Oats and RyeOats, per bushel klc Rye, per bushel 60c —Hay and StrawBaled timothy hay, ton $11.00 Baled mixed hay, ton 10.00 Baled clover hay, ton 10.00 Bulk timothy hay, ton 10.00 Bulk mixed hay, ton 8.00 Bulk clover hay 8.00 Baled wheat straw 4.00 Baled oats straw 5.00 —Buying Price SeedsTimothy, per bushel [email protected] Clover, per bushel [email protected]' Alsike, per bushel [email protected] —Selling Price Seeds—' Little Red Clover $ 12.50 Alsike [email protected] Timothy seed 2.00@ 2.25 Kentucky Blue Grass.. 2,00 —Bacon and LardBacon 12@t4c Country hams 12@l 5e Lard, per lb lio —Butter and Eggs—

Butter, per lb Eggs, per dozen .— -PoultryChickens, per lb. ... Turkeys, per lb. .... Ducks, per lb. Geese, per lb. .......

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