Sewn Bellefonte, Pa., May 24, 1918. HIGH COST OF FARMING WITH- OUT A SPREADER. Bringing Figures Up to Date. A recent issue of a farm paper con- tained an article entitled “Barnyard Manure and How to Spread it Advan- tageously.” All the facts set forth were good, but many of the arguments were based on corn at 50 cents, oats at 33 cents, and wheat at 85 cents per bushel. On the same page with this very able article, but having no connection with it, was a little squib which read like this, “The chips off the old block are often so lazy that they lie where they fall.” Perhaps that explains why many of us do not take the trou- ble to bring experiments up to date. If proper use of manure brought so many more bushels of 50-cent corn, what is the reason it would not bring like results with $1.54 corn? Consid- er the following results taken from some of the best bulletins. Note the difference when the figures are brought up to a 1918 model. Value of Crop Increase— Machine Spreading Over Hand Spreading Corn Price $ .50 $ 6.00 or $240.00, | Price 1.54 1848 or 739.20 Oats Price 33 4.62 or 184.80 Price 86 12.0 or 481.60 Wheat Price 85 3.40 or 136.00 Price 2.02 8.08 or 323.20 Value of Crop Increases— Machine Spreading Over No Manure Corn Price § .50 $10.00 or $ 400.00 Price 1.54 30.00 or 1232.00 Oats Price .33 594 or 237.62 Price .86 1548 or 619.20 Wheat Price .85 850 or 340.00 Price 202 20.20. or 808.00 Now, don’t these figures look bet- ter in their 1918 dress suits? Those other low figures were almost enough to give one a chill. Now, when our nation is dealing in billions, who wants to think of 50-cent corn? The American farmer is done with small figures and no one is more entitled to a more favorable return for his la- bor than he. BUYING POWER DOUBLED. Let us make another comparison. When corn was 50 cents, it took about 240 bushels to pay for a good spread- er at $120.00. Suppose such a spread- er is now about worn out and a new one is needed. Two hundred and for- ty bushels at $1.54, the present price, would bring about, $370.00—enough to buy two modern light-running, wide-spread spreaders with still some “Thrift Stamp” money left. Now, why is it that some people in- sist on saying spreaders are high in price? Bringing figures up to date certainly opens one’s eyes. SPRING MILLS. The “Smileage” book campaign will be launched in this community some- time in the beginning of June. Dr. and Mrs. H. S. Braucht, with their son Dean and Mrs. H. F. Ross- man, autoed to Lewisburg on a short business trip last Friday. George S. Weaver was taken to the Bellefonte hospital last Saturday afternoon by Dr. H. S. Braucht, where he underwent an operation. At this writing he is improving slowly. Professor Shannon, director of the Gregg township vocational school, gave a very interesting and entertain- in gaddress at the Y. M. C. A. on Sun- day evening. His subject was “The Power of God,” in the discussion of which he especially emphasized the importance of the morale of the peo- ple as a whole. The Memorial services were con- ducted last Sunday evening by Rev. Kurtz, in the Lutheran church. The gnosis were Daniel Kennelley and ohn D. Long, veterans of the Civil war, and the local Chapter of the P. 0. S. of A. The services were well attended and decidedly one of the best ever held in Spring Mills. The disappearance of a silk flag from the front of one of the public + places of Spring Mills, last Saturday night, shows how much some citizens, or perhaps a visitor, desires to show his patriotism by displaying a flag. The community from which he comes may sure be proud that they possess such a citizen and that he believes in silk flags and not in cheap cotton ones. On Saturday evening, May 25th, the Freshman class of the Gregg township vocational school will pre- sent a comedy in three acts: “A Col- lege Town.” The admission will be down. Ask for it. Atlantic Rayolight Oil. THE ATLANTIC Coal or kerosene? The government needs the coal. used this summer the more there will be for winter when it’s needed most. Every housewife can help by using an oil cook stove in her kitchen instead of a coal range. Will you? not only save coal for war purposes and home heating but they mean less work for the women who have them. They're less trouble to operate than a coal range. Nothing hard to understand. Simply strike a match, light the wick and regulate the heat as easily as you turn a lamp up or Isn’t that easier than carrying wood or coal and bothering with the ashes every day? Also, the results are better, for you have the heat at one place, right under the pots and pans—not over the whole stove and over the whole kitchen. But for perfect results always use Atlantic Rayolight Oil. Don’t buy unbranded kerosenes. the same but they’re not. Atlantic Rayolight Oil is so highly refined that it gives the most heat and all without smoke, sputter or smell. Go to your dealer now and ask to see New Perfection Oil Cook Stoves. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh ATLANTIC The less coal They look And then be sure to use REFINING COMPANY 10 and 20 cents. All the proceeds will go to the Red Cross. It is hoped that there will be a large attendance, not only that the proceeds may be large, but that a greater desire for home talent may be aroused. The instructors and students of the Gregg township vocational school cel- ebrated Music day last Friday after- noon. Marching after a large United States flag and the service flag of the township the small body presented a fine appearance, and with their sing- ing at each flag by the way stirred up the patriotism of each loyal citi- zen. The procession was led by Prof. Shannon, director of the vocational school. “Pledge week” in the Spring Mills district was a success. The greatest number and largest amount of pledg- es, however, were made last Satur- day when over nine hundred stamps were pledged. The total amount pledged for the week was a little over $7200, and with the $5000 worth of stamps purchased up to this time brings this district to nearly half of its quota. The quota, however, is very high for this district, that is in comparison to some of the other dis- tricts: The quota is $28,000, being about twenty dollars per capita. When the population of the district was sent in all men, women and chil- dren were counted who receive mail at this postoffice, about 1400, while in some other districts the number seems to have been registered less than the true amount; or rather that the num- ber of the town was only registered and not that of the surrounding com- munity. It is hoped, however, that this district may not fall down but may subscribe the entire quota. Some of the authorized solicitors were as follows: Misses Gladys Meyer, Eliz- abeth Hennigh and Edith Sankey; Mrs. Wm. Sweeney; Messrs. M. T. Zubler, J. C. Barger, Ben. F. Kennel- ly, Dean S. Braucht and Pealer Ross- man. The Red Cross drive was entered upon on Monday morning and has been progressing rapidly ever since. Spring Mills and Gregg township ought not only fill its quota but make an enviable record. The committee of the local Red Cross in charge of this “Severe Attack of Pneumonia Affected My Whole System, Leaving Me in a Weakened Condition. Goldine A Great Strengthener.” Mrs. G. A Witherite, Snow Shoe. In recovering from a severe spell of pneumonia I was so weak that life hardly seemed worth living. My stom- ach was affected and I could only eat eertain foods. I took cold easily and had almost a constant headache and dizziness, due, I think, to my liver and being troubled with gas on my stomach. I was almost discouraged when I heard and read about Goldine and I tried it for several months. It bas helped me and also some of my neighbors and friends who are using Goldine now. Mrs. G. A. WITHERITE. If you feel weak, nervous and run down give Goldine a trial. Ask for the Goldine Man at Green’s Pharma- cy, Bellefonte, Pa. Goldine for stomach and heart trou- ble, physical nerves, debility. $1.00 bottle. indigestion, decline, Goldine Alterac for kidney, and bladder trouble. matism. $1.00 bottle. liver The blood, rkeu- Goldine Laxatives—a mild cathar- tic for the relief of constipation. 30c. box. Sent by Parcel Post, Prepaid, upo n receipt of $1.00. drive has been making a house-to- house canvass. If you have not al- ready been visited you may be sure that you will be. Do not give rash- ly but think what you can afford to give and then double it. The Red Cross needs each citizen’s support. Valley cemetery. The services at the Spring Mills cemetery will be held at 6:30 o'clock in the evening. The pro~ cession will form at Krape’s store at 6 o’clock. The children of all the pub- lic and Sunday schools of the town- ship are asked to participate in this Remember that all of the Red Cross parade. The address will be given by war fund goes for war relief: Rev. R. R. Jones, immediately after ‘The program for Memorial day the regular decoration exercises. Plans had been made to have a band for the occasion but nothing definite has, as yet, been decided upon. The local Chapter of the Patriotic Order Sons of America has been in charge of all arrangements for these serv- ices: services has been partly completed. The services at the Union cemetery will be held at 9:30 o’clock in the morning and the speaker will be Rev. Kurtz. Rev. W. H. Williams will be the speaker at the services at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at the Georges Plain Clothes Talk: wo, = I= LE RSENS or LRSRah - I= SAS po = SHSo = 5 SASS SAS Sh — Sas © 19-5T20UE ¢ E303, INC. BALTIMORE. MD 1 HE amount of wool needed to apparel the average ; 1 soldier has been estimated at as high as seventeen times the amount the average civilian requires. LRSASH | Ey Wool grows—it is a product of nature. Its quan- tity cannot be increased by increased manufacture. Le SRSA! What more patriotic, every-day duty then cen- fronts us than we “conserve wool”? “HIGH-ART CLOTHES” Made by Strouse & Brothers, Inc., Baltimore, Md. SASAo I SE |] = offer an opportunity to combine thrift with patriotism, oi] in that ONE such suit is preferable to TWO poor ones. Ch = At the same time, “HiGH ART CLOTHES” are not Ug expensive. an ESSN 2 M FAUBLE’ 1 Ll i uC uCUC] = Allegheny St. x. BELLEFONTE, PA. EA CE SEIS, Shoes. Shoes. YEAGER SHOE STORE MEN'S Dress Shoes $5.00 Five Dollars to-day will not purch- ase a pair of Men’s Dress Shoes that can be guaranteed to give satisfaction. I have been very fortunate to se- cure a limited amount of Men's Dress Shoes, made of a good quali- ty of calf leather, with a top of the ; same kind, the soles are NEOLIN : with Wing-Foot rubber heels. If > you are in need of a pair of Dress Shoes, here is an opportunity to purchase a good pair at the price of a poor pair. YEAGER'S SHOE STORE THE SHOE STORE FOR THE POOR MAN Bush Arcade Building 58-27 BELLEFONTE, PA. Come to the “Watchman” office for High Class Job work. LYON & COMPANY. Owing to difficulties and shortage of labor by the manufacturers to make prompt shipment, we have just received some late deliveries of Ladies’ Coats and Suits and Tailored Skirts which we have priced specially low for quick selling. | : SKIRTS.—Fine Skirts with new flare-cut fancy pockets, gather- ed back and new style belts; in checks, plaids and plain col- ors; value from $5 to $12, our quick selling price $3.50 to $8. COATS and SUITS.—We are still in the lead of low prices on Ladies’ Coats and Suits; all colors and sizes, also black. Coats from $12.50 up. Suits from $18 up. All this sea- son’s styles. UNDERMUSLINS.—Weé can sell these Undermuslins at the old prices. Muslin Drawers 25c. up. Night Gowns from soc. up. Corset Covers 25¢c. up. These goods cannot be bought wholesale at these prices today. WASHABLE DRESS GOODS.—Our stock was never so large and complete in Voiles, Ginghams, Devonshires, Flaxen Linens, etc. Prices less than wholesale today. SIL KS.—Plaids, checks and striped silk, 36 in. wide, all colors— light and dark, from $1.50 up. Pongee and Rajah Silks in natural and other colors, figured and stripe to match. From 75¢. up to $2.00 per yard. LACE SPECIAL.—s500 yards Filet Laces, 3 in. wide. This quality always sells at 25 and 35c. Special sale price 10 cts. CURTAIN SCRIM and NETS.—Just received another lot of Curtain Scrims in hemstitched edges and Filet Nets from 15 cents up. Rugs, Tapestries and Draperies of all Kinds. SHOES— Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Shoes at prices less than cost of manufacture. Children’s Sandals in all sizes. Lyon & Co. --. Bellefonte. wd “nn —
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