Bellefonte, Pa., October 1, 1920. EE —————————————— PENNSYLVANIA'S FORESTS. Short Talks on the Forests and the Lumber Situation. By Gifford Pinchot, Chief Forester Pennsylvania. of INDUSTRIAL EFFECTS OF DEVASTA- TION. The exhaustion of a forest creates losses which are felt far beyond the neighborhods actually devastated. As lumbering comes to an end, leaving in its wake enormous areas of idle land, a great shifting in population, com- merce, and industry es place. As the lumber camps support the forest communities, so the forest communi- ties in large measure support the neighboring towns and cities. There are whole counties in Penn- sylvania where no argument isneed- ' ed to support these statements. Pot- ter, Lycoming, Tioga, Cameron, and numerous other counties that were once chiefly noted for their lumbering, all contain striking examples of what forest devastation will do. Residents of those counties who are still young can vividly recall the rap- id passing of prosperous communities into abandoned and desolate groups of buildings, such as the town of Cross Fork, and many another. If the cut-over areas of Pennsylva- \ nia had been put to work growing trees as rapidly as they were shorn of their original timber growth, there would be little cause to lament the fact that the lumber had been cut. For even though temporarily the lo- cal timber supply was lost, the time of its return would not be too far ahead. But devastated lands are a to- 1 loss. They not only grow nothing profitable themselves, but are a real ‘menace to all the surrounding coun- try; and the balance of the State, by its import of timber, pays out the money and lends to distant forest re- gions the prosperity which should be kept at home. It would be just as reasonable that Iowa should import corn, or that Cal- ifornia should depend upon Florida for its oranges, as that Pennsylvania, with thirteen million acres of forest lands, should depend upon the Pacific slope for its lumber. When lumbering shifts frem ex- hausted to new and unexploited re- gions, only a small part of the com- merce and industry it developed can shift with it. Most of it fades out and dies. As region after region is lum- bered and cut out, prosperity is not’ merely shifted, but much of it is per- manently lost. This prosperity can be saved and stabilized in Pennsylvania. We are guilty of a gross economic crime if we fail to save and stabilize it. If we adopt the principles of forest conservation, the forests which will grow from now on will not be tangled of wilderness, left untouched for a century or so and then ripped off so as to leave the country desolate and poor. Instead they will be carefully tended and protected and, once estab- lishad, will be permanently produc- tive. Work in the forests will become a regular and permanent business. The new forests will be cut no faster than they grow, just as the stockman keeps up his herd and still sells off his increase. The coming of the new forests will make steady and profitable odd-time ¢ and full-time work for the neighbor- ing settlements. With them will come more people, new wood-working in- _dustries, and better local markets for farm products. When there is pulp and .cordwood, logs and lumber to be shipped out, it will be possible to get es keep such road and railroad transportation as farming land alone could not maintain. No island of farming, mining, or manufacturing industry can ever be as valuable in an ocean of idle waste as when surrounded by steadily pro- _ ductive forests. The use of the poor- er soils for forest crops will be prof- itable to the men and women who are engaged in every sort of occupation, for it will cut down the cost of living and increase the general wealth. But before this can happen forest ‘devastation must stop. Do You Know About Your Bible? There are 3,586,489 letters? There are 773,692 words? ‘There are 31,173 verses? There are 1,189 chapters? There are 66 books? That the word AND is used 46,277 times, the word LORD is used 1,855 times and that the word REVEREND occurs once, in the 9th chapter of the 11th Psalm. The middle verse of the Bible is the 8th verse of the 118th Psalm, while “he 21st verse of the Tth chapter of __.zra contains every letter of the al- phabet but “J.” The nineteenth chapter of Second Kings, and the 37th chapter of Isaiah are alike. The longest verse in the Bible is the 9th verse of the 8th chapter of Esth- er, while the shortest verse is the 35th verse of the 11th chapter of St. John. The 8th, 21st and 31st verses of the 107th Psalm are all the same, while each verse of the 13th Psalm ends alike. There are no words in the Bible that are more than six syllables long. How did we know all this? Well, ‘ the theological student who offers this information spent three years at his work, and-rather than quarrel with him we'll believe it. He considers, by the way, the 26th chapter of the Acts of the Apostles to be the finest chap- ter in the Bible. Prices are teetotalers. They will not take a drop.—Greenville (S. C.) Piedmont. CASTORIA dears the signature of Chas, H. Fletcher. In use for over thirty years, and The Kind You Have Always Bought. Real Estate Transfers. George King to Mary Burd, tract in Haines township; $350. Henry Meyer, Exr., to C. J. Crouse, tract in Haines township; $1410. E. L. Morrison to Mabel Morrison, tract in Liberty township; $400. Security company of Pottstown to Eva Flag, tract in State College; $750. S. K. Hostetter, et al, to Andrew A. George A. Beezer, et ux, to Christ Beezer, tract in Benner township; $1. Solomon Shay, et ux, to John S. Wian, tract in Milesburg; $600. Henry F. Kessinger, trustee, to Chauncey DeLong, tract in Liberty township; $70. S. Ward Gramley, et ux, to Louise R. Matthews, tract in Millheim, $3000. Edward H. Myers, et ux, to Pauline Bronoel, tract in State College; $4200. Eva C. Flag to Ray H. Dotterer, tract in State College; $6000. J. W. Hartsock, guardian, to Jacob Behrer, tract in Patton township; $807.43. Mollie Y. Pletcher, et al, to Clar- ence A. Yearick, tract in Marion township; $10,875. John J. Twiggs to Wm. Kanjora, tract in Rush township; $1. Mabel M. Stover, et bar, to M. H. Smith, tract in Millheim; $1450. Samuel H. Gray, et al, to Charles C. Hassinger, tract in Bellefonte; $450. Irvin B. Showers, et ux, to Wallace W. Woomer, tract in Ferguson town- ship; $1500. Catherine Brown to John Zavalyd- riga, tract in South Philipsburg; $600. Austura Hible, et bar, to Miklos Sebok, et ux, tract in Rush township; $800. . Mary Jane Shannon to Wm. Kern, tract in Snow Shoe township; $650. Wm. Kern, et ux, to Thomas Ward, et ux, tract in Snow Shoe township; $650. Rhoda E. Williams to R. C. Bitting, tract in Liberty township; $300. Thomas B. Hill, et ux, to J. H. and C. K. Eagle Textile Co., tract in Belle- fonte; $8500. 0. J. Harm, et ux, to Mark Seprich, tract in Snow Shoe township; $1300. Lucetta J. Harlacher to Susan A. Harlacher, tract in Halfmoon town- ship; $1. William Bigelow, et ux, to Davia Howard, tract in Taylor township; $20. Charles B. Maxwell, et ux, to S. Blaine Stine, tract in Rush township; $1. Paul Jones, et al, to Philipsburg Hardware company, tract in Philips- burg; $4000. J. Daniel Keller, et ux, to W. T. Boal, tract in College township; $2500. Annie McMullen to Dorothy Wal- ton, tract in Philipsburg; $7500. M. N. Neidigh to Margaret Bierley, tract in State College, $600. Susan Gardner to Olive R. Strunk, tract in Howard borough; $250. J. A. Mease, et ux, to C. G. Decker, tract in State College; $16,000. Rachel L. Lucas, Exr.,, to M. S. Betz, tract in Howard borough; $1300. Olive Spotts, et al, to H. Frank Brower, tract in Union township; $750. Josephine Alexander to Calvin Holt, tract in Huston township; $1175. George W. Bratton, et ux, to Peter Carmelo, tract in Philipsburg; $1. Rafaela Carmelo, et al, to George W. Bratton, tract im Philipsburg; $500. George W. Bratton, et ux, to Thom- as Drival, tract in Philipsburg; $10,- 800. Mike Perko, et ux, to Emil Vanlear, tract in South Philipsburg; $2,200. Frank T. Irvin, et al, to Mike Per- ko, tract in Rush township; $75. John I. Harvey, et ux, to Stanley Coal Mining Co., tract in Philipsburg; $4,000. Clara Callahan, et al, to Mary A. Haler, tract in Rush township; $1. Oliver C. Witmer, et al, executors, to Maggie Kelley, et al, tract in Ben- ner township; $25. PEOPLE OF OUR TOWN Observe, Young Feller, what a Life- time of Saving will do to you! The Hard Saver has Nothing But dollars and he's grown So Used to Clinging to Them that he can’t even Loosen Up for a Few Comforts of Life in his Old Age. But his Heirs will soon take the Old Man's Dollars out and Give them the Air, Borland, tract in State College; $4650. | Money back without question’ En, ent o RINGWORM, TETTER or Fifteen Cents Buys a Paper Suit. A bottle of mucilage, a cake of soap and a wooden ruler will be the only tailor equipment needed in the future to make a man a glass of fash- ion and the mold of form. At least that was the prediction made when the Department of Commerce at Washington placed on view a selection of men’s clothing made from paper in Austrian factories. Several “snappy dressers” thought the new clothing with care-free and daring “lines” might be evolved into style “creations,” One suit was quoted at fifteen cents, and another was marked fifty-five cents, and a third, with forty per cent. paper, was listed at $2.65. Department officials said the suits defy water better than the bathing suits worn this year by the young women at Atlantic City. Peanut Growers Desire Protection. That the importations of peanuts from the Orient threaten to ruin the peanut-growing industry in this coun- try, is the opinion of the United Pea- nut Association of America, in a statement distributed among the far- mers of the South, in which they are urged to co-operate for their own pro- tection. The production of peanuts in China has increased tremendously during the past few years, it is assert- ed, and for the twelve months ending June 30, 1920, the importations are said to have been in excess of 150,- 000,000 pounds. The Oriental nuts are produced at a cost much less than that of domestic nuts. A restrictive tariff on imported peanuts and vege- table oils is proposed by the associa- tion as a protective remedy for the farmers of this country. One Million Cases of Tuberculosis in Japan. Tuberculosis sufferers are on the in- crease in Japan, the latest returns in- dicating the total number at over 1,000,000. Statistics formerly showed the mor- tality at the rate of one in every four patients. The latest tendency, how- ever, is toward a gradual decrease in the death rate. The spread of the dis- ease is attributed to the inadequacy of preventive measures. ities have decided to establish a char- ity hospital for consumptives in each prefecture. The Surprise. Steaal—Why such preparations? Bella—I’'m expecting a nominating committee of one. ——The supposition now is that since the peace dove set out to find that olive branch she must - have got ho of a ripe olive.—Columbus Rec- ord. ——Subscribe for the “Watchman.” ———— The author-. "Unveil Tablet for Roosevelt. A large bronze tablet to the memo- ry of Quentin Roosevelt was unveiled at Quentin, a of Lebanon, Pa., on Saturday of last week, in the pres- ence of representatives of the state executive officers and various camps of Sons of America of Lebanon coun- ty, and the Posts of American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. The town was formerly named Bismark, but was changed to ‘Quentin during the world war. The tablet, besides a reference to its purpose, contains these words: “Only those are fitted to live who do not fear to die, and none are fit to live who have shrunk from the joy of life and the duty of life. Both life and death are parts of the same great adventure. Never yet was worthy adventure worthily carried through by the man who put his personal safe- ty first.—Roosevelt.” U. S. Has Discovered a Cure for Lep- rosy. Successful experiments upon fifty- nine persons suffering from leprosy, lead officials of the United States pub- lic health service to believe that they have at last found a cure for that an- cient and dread disease. Every one of the patients has recovered to such an extent as to warrant his release on parole, and after a year not one has shown the smallest symptom of recur- rence. Announcement of this fact in the journal of the Missouri Medical Asso- ciation was confirmed by Dr. Claude Lavindar, of the. Washington Public Health Service. MEDICAL. 1 i It’s Foolish | to Suffer | When So Many Bellefonte Peoule are i Pointing the Way Out. i You may be brave enough to stand i backache, or headache, or dizziness. | But, if, in addition urination is disor- : dered, look out! If you don’t try to fix your sick kidneys, you may fall in- to the clutches of dangerous disease before you know it. But, if you live more carefully and help your kidneys with Doan’s Kidney Pills, you can stop the pains you have and avoid fu- ture danger as well. Don’t experi- | ment—use the remedy Bellefonte peo- ple are publicly endorsing. Read this ‘ case: Mrs. Clair Miller, 231 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte, says: “Doan’s Kidney Pills have been a household remedy with us for years. I have used them at different times with satisfactory re- sults. 1 am glad to recommend Doan’s Kidney Pills.” Price 60c, at all dealers. Don’t sim- ply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mrs. Miller had. Foster-Milburn Co., Mfrs., Buffalo, N. Y. 65-39 E feel that we are equipped for any business relating to banking. Long experience has given us confidence in our ability to serve you. |, ~The First National Bank Allegheny St., other itching skin diseases. | Try a 75 cent box at our rigk, | 165-26 C. M. PARRISH, Druggist, Bellefonte ' As exclusive representative, for this city, we take pride in offering the delicious crea- tions of this World Famous Confectioner THE MOTT DRUG CO., 65-35-tf TT ; Sm Rie. Se a el ACS SIRNAS ess RK = INCE ) CESS Bellefonte, Pa. 3, NCAT ZS » y /S : RUGS, CURTAINS AND DRAPERIES. I Shoes. SUEIUEIUSILE LEE ELE dt i ] 1] Hs 2 Shoes for i 8 (rowmg Girls ! gl $6.00 $6.00 gl i i @ We have a complete lineof B EL, Shoes for Growing Girls E Ly for school wear. Made pf E 8 dark tan Russia calf, vicikid =~ B I] and gun metal, - all solid 5 8 leather, low heels and high a on tops and the price is only 5 hn $6.00 D = oh ¢ Yeager's Shoe Store EF i THE SHOE STORE FOR hg POOR MAN I . Bush Arcade Building 58-27 BELLEFONTE, PA. i; Come to the “Watchman” office for High Class Job work. Lyon & Co. Lyon & Co. THE STORE WHERE QUALITY REIGNS SUPREME. COATS, SUITS AND DRESSES. Our ready-to-wear department is now complete in all sizes, all the new colors, and up-to-the minute style Coats, Coat Suits, One-piece Dresses in Wool Jersey, Tricotine, Serges, Georgettes, Satins and Taffeta. A superb showing at prices comparisons will prove very moderate. FURS. Our winter stock of Furs just opened. All the new shapes in collarettes, in black and all wanted colors. Stoles, scarfs with cape styles, at prices less than cost of manufacturing today. SWEATERS, WOOL SCARF SETS. Our lines of Knitted Sweaters and Scarf Sets are wonderful. We are replenishing all the time. See our new line just in this week. COOL NIGHTS. Make Comfortables and Blankets feel warm. Our stock is filled. Whether you want a cotton blan- ket or a wool blanket, we have all qualities, and prices are the lowest. House cleaning time is here. We are ready to fill all your wants, whether it is in Rugs, Curtains, or Draperies. SHOES, SHOES. Men’s, Women’s and Children’s. Men’s dress ° and work; Women’s dress and every day; Children’s school shoes in black and cordovan.- Prices very low. We invite comparisons. Lyon & Co. « Lyen & Co. THE STORE WHERE QUALITY REIGNS SUPREME
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