» much dice, TTOW sash le of mar, in a 1 the half has the ves are is ich or rd, ion 1 p- ich ro- the the 1tt- EE Re a NN pt a SAREE 7.8 he e 1- i J very -with the dark colored clothes. none on. wear them with bronze kid slipper: \ ’ ik | » ’ ; A 4 ¥ re, 5. irls ; A a rad i 2000 rl dw vO - — ——— : : . — " —— — Progress in in Collection o of Excess Profits Ha a nb gli > T CENSORSHIP OF THE HEART Wool Re orted b D t t E t council hall to petition the council to h c Fu I'TOW : on p by epar men Xper S Se bifiysi ae Then on gue Month after month of daily, persona: |is one of the outstanding figures i : 3 intercourse between the boys of the among the younger officers of the Large Dealers Holding $533,000 Pending Income Tax Decision; Congress at Sea The Department of Agriculture re- of 1 called by the matters cently announced the results hearing*in Washington, Secretary of Agriculture, on pertaining to the valuation of handl- ing of the 1919 wool clip. The hearing was granted in response, primarily, to numerous requests by Texas wool growers, but it developed into a con- sideration both of territory wool and fleece wool. Territory wool pro duced west of the Missouri River and the eastern boundary of Texas and practically all of it in 1918 was ship- is ped on a consignment basis to Govern- | ment distributing centers. wool, largely through purchased in small lots a large number of country dealers. The points at in the hearing, therefore, were different for the two clasigs of wool. The facts “developed showed that nearly all of the questions at issue so as the Texas growers are con handled only by the War Department, and arrangement: are being made for adjudication ty the proper authorities in that depart- issue far cerned can be ment . The complaint of the Texas growers, primarily, is that too large deductions for dirt and other impur- ities were made in valuing Texas wocl and that, therefore, the growers re- ceived too little for their wool. The questions that were presented relating to fleece wool come under the jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture, the wool division of the War Industries Board having been transferred to the Bureau of Marke:s of the Department of Agriculture by Executive order December 31, 1918. Reports Collection of Excess Profits The Bureau of Markets made a re- port, covering the period since the transfer, showing the work of securing sworn reports, auditing them, and col- lecting excess profits which will be re- turned to the growers. It was shown that, in addition to the 3600 country dealers to whom permits were issued by the War Industries Board, the Bu- reau of Markets has discovered about 800 country dealers who operated Fleece produced east of that line, was | without permits. The bureau has secured reports from all of the large central dealers and has nearly completed its audits. | Many however, have been holding excess profits amounting to about $553,000 pending decision of the Treasury Department as to whe- ther or not income tax will be col- lected on these sums. The Commis- sioner of Internal Revenue ruled, on [ April 9, that payment of income tax {on excess profits on 1918 wool will net [be insisted on where payment is made Jo the Bureau of Markets according to the regulations governing the 1918 clip. The report showed a total of over $1,000,000 in excess profits to be coi- lected and distributed to growers. This showing face of reports | | | of these dealers, » is on the submitted by the dealers themselves, the Bureau of Markets has not audited the books of the dealers. Government Officials at Conference In addition to the Secretary of Agri- culture, officials of the Bureau of Mar- kets and representatives of the wool growers, there were in attendance at 50 the hearing Bernard M. Baruch, for- mer chairman of the War Industries Board; Lewis Penwell, former chief of the wool section; Judge Edwin B. Parker, a former member of the board; Charles J. Nichols, formerly wool ad- ministrator for the War Departmen: representatives of the Quartermastor General's office; and a number of Members of Congress. All of these exhibited the keenest interest in the collection of excess wool profits and pledged full support to the Depart ment of Agriculture in enforcing the regulations. Members of Congress re- quested the department to advise them as to any further legislation that may be necessary to accomplish thiz end. Secretary Meredith spoke of Agriculture to press the work of col- lecting and distributing excess profits as vigorously as possible with the limited funds and personnel available. The point was brought out that it 13 not necessary at this time for individ- ual wool growers to file claims for re- funds of excess profits. GROWING BULBS IN GRAVEL Many of the beautiful spring flow-: ering bulbs may be grown in artistic flower jars containing only water and clean white pebbles that will prove aftractive to the most fastidious. We have all seen this method employed for the Chinese but few people realize that it may be also employed to good advantage for other bulbs. Many bulbs may be grown from the first in the pebbles, but there are better results from starting them in the usual way soil in boxes or flower pots and then transferring them to the pebbles when they show their buds. To do this it is oniy necessary to carefully wash the roots free from soil and bury them in the pebbles, taking care to break them as little as possible. The florists now offer through the winter “started bulbs” in pots that hold about a dozen plants. These are ideal for such trans- fers and save the trouble of growin; the bulbs from the beginning. In choosing the bowls and jars for the bulbs there is splendid opportun- ity for artistic effect. Preferably they should be beautiful in form and outline, subdued and har- in coloring and with little In general they shoud lilies, in simple in monious decorations. they should so that they upon shelf or and broad, and be watertight safely be low certainly can be placed table. The pebbles can be found at the seaside or in the gravel banks as well the Japanese and aquarium They are most attractive when and the stones should more than half an inch in diameter, most of them being about half that Two or three quarts will be an ample supply, as the peb- bles are readily washed out to be used over and over again. Of course, the Chinese lily narcissus is the standard bulb to grow entirely in pebbles. Remove the outer brown coats of the bulbs and make three or four vertical cuts in the outer schles to give freedom of growth for leaves and flower stalks. Then bury the bulbs in the pepples nearly to their tops if the bowl deep enough or set them on top if the bowl is shal- low. In either case keep them in th=2 light in a cool, uniform temperature, especially for the first three weeks. By far the most satisfactory way to grow the paper white narcissus is in pebbles. Bury the bulbs well in the little stones so that the tops show. in shops. mostly white, not measure as size. is Scientifc Feat of Fitting the Feet As the season advances one notes an increasing number of French shoes, especially in the evening, when elaborate ones are worn with high straps over the instep and ank- lets of the material of which the slippers are made. Also seen are 4 few evening shoes of black and gold or white and gold brocade, with the top formed entirely of straps and reaching well above the ankle. Many patent leather shoes are also worn with djght colored hosiery, most Qf them ih or buttoning over the in- step with one, two or three straps or a bow of grosgrain ribbon. Also seen are patent leather pumps, especially There have been two styles of shoes that are in strong demand and mer- chants have not been able to keep up with the orders. One is the white buck sports shoe for worizn, trimmed with black patent leather, and the other is fine with white kid Oxford ties with baby French heels. A French Fancy Next in popularity to white pumps and shoes comes those of gray suede and there™continues to be a strong demand for them. Few women have taken to adopting the French idea of flesh-colored hose, which, at a dis- tance, look ns though the wearer had However, a few extremists or black patent leather pumps, and the effect is somewhat startling. | I three propositions i tion, | nd- girls, | There is a pinkish taupe shade which {is a little less conspicuous, worn by some womeh who like to be smart and at the same time conservative. Washable kid leads in pumps and slippers for dancing wear, and fol lowing these one sees some canvas, but these are less desirable than kid, as they do not stretch so readily. Suedes are for the greater part in grays and taupes. A few bronze clippers, usually heavily beaded, are seen, and satin slippers in evening shades with elaborate rhinestone buckles, are favored for general eve- ning wear, with gold and silver metal brocades running a close second. The metal cloths tarnish very quickly and require constant attention in some at- mospheres. Shall Women in India: Read? A Christian presiding over a mest- ture by a Hindu professor on “Edu- cation for Women,” was the unique position eof a Young Men’s Christian Association Secretary at Poona, India, recently. At the time of the lecture there were before the city council regarding educa- compulsory education for boys compulsory education for boys and compulsory eaucation for the council was wise enough to read the signs of the time, and the next mail will bring the good news that in Poona at least the Indian woman has come into her own. Bamboo is a Dual Service Plant has curiosity Nebuchadnezzar attracted some centuries grazing human but he deserves no credit for! the unique quality o hfis exploit. The Bureau of Plant Industry, Unite! States Department of Agriculture, a that the natives the Far East were eating grass in the form o' edible bamboo sprouts long before the scion of Babylon royalty adopted the diet. And now the tender sprouts of bamboo prepared for the table in the same manner as asparagus, is dec- declared to be a delicious spring vege- table for American tables. It probably most Amer- icans to learn that there are several bamboo plantations of undoubted value already established in Georgia and Louisiana. Bamboo, according o is not a tree, but a giant It grows like asparagus, the new plants forming from the original roots. The bamboo sprout shoots up at the incredible rate of a foot a day, and when mature has a stem 4 inche: in diameter and 50 feet high. It r quires no cultivation. The grown timber has an infinite number of in- dustrial uses owing to the light comi- position of the wood and its long. tough fibers. It can be used for barrel hoops, ladders, trellises, etc. It is a valuable crop. In 1912 the leading japanese growers estimatad an annual profit of $50 an acre from the sale of edible sprouts and growr timber. Present conditions would warrant a much larger profit. An acr~ of bamboo will produce about 1000 edible shoots each spring and wil! continue the production for 40 or 59 years without being renewed. More general introduction is urged for the South Atlantic, Gulf, and Southern Pacific States where cond:- tions for bamboo culture are favoi- able. A. E. F. Bridges for National Forests of as a serts of is news to scientists, grass. 3. As the Germans retreated their last effort was always directed at the de- struction of the bridges behind them The United States Army engineers prepared for this and were supplied with what is known as “fabricated material”—steel girders and trusscs all drilled at the factory and ready to be up the Aisne or the Marne, or whatever river it happened to be so that the Yank could cross ana again close with his foes. The end of the war came too soon to make it necessary to use all this bridge material, and the Bureau of Public Roads, United States Depart- ment of Agriculture, has its engineer: on the problem of adapting the for in the forest reserves and national parks. material” set across sur- plus use “Fabricated means that the parts are drilled for con- nection. This steelwork is, in short, easily handled part weighs over 2856 pounds—and it prob ably will lend itself as easily to the uses of the summer vacationist as to the hobnailed tramp of an armed in- fantryman moving at double-quick. Besides 168 spans of drilled ma- terial, there is at Camp Humphreys, Va., about 900 tons of unfabricated stuff. This will be examined by perts and most of it will be used in the national forests. A rough mate places the value of this surplus material at about $300,000. ready sections—no ex esti- MigratoryBird Treaty A decision of Soeur ud interest to sportsmen and others affecting the protection of migratory birds wus rendered by the United States Su- preme Court on April 19th, when it sustained the constitutionality of ths migratory bird treaty between the United States and Great Britain foi the protection of migratory birds ani the act of Congress to give it effect. This law is administered by the Bio- logical Survey, United States De- partment of Agriculture. In March, 1919, the State of Mis News and Views About the Farm Always breed from matured stock. Full development. is essential. A 4- yearyold-male of desirable qualifica- tions, in robust health, is better able to head a breeding pen than an im mature or under-sized young bird. A male's value is really two-fold ; he must produce fertile eggs, and he must transmit his own desirable qual- ities to those eggs. The latter capac- is ity sometimes lacking because of an impaired constitutional vigor. A reduced vitality can come from a number of causes. In single flocks it frequently transpires that the male too gallant, too attentive respect food. It is not un- such a male to become half-starved, in which case it becomes necessary to retire the bird for a week or his vitality. Give him a pen by himself with plenty of feed. When an incubator is not in use the lamp should be removed, emptied, draped in paper to exclude dust, and stored in a clean place. This is of greater importance than the novice may imagine. If the lamp is kept in the heater, and it contain some oil, this oil up and into the surrounds heater. the is flock to his to common for SO to restore is almost sure to will creep jacket which the Later, when incubator started, this oil- soaked heater will throw off a nasty smoke, and probably frighten the in- experienced operator. Nothing to Fear from Fire The smoking will exhaust itself in time, of course, but it dis- agreeable. If the lamp has stood in the heater since last season, it may take a day for the oil to be dried out by keeping the lamp burning suffi- ciently to warm parts of the heater. There is little to be feared from fire. When the incubator lamp smokes and it is not turned up too high, it is because of insufficient draught at the burner. Perhaps the perforated brass screen, which is Intended to supply fresh aid to the flame, is choked with dust or. grease. Be sure to keep this screen clean. Brush it daily with the same care that you will give to filling the lamp. And never allow any ac cumulation of soot or oil on the tank Incubators are simple to operate, but soak is is very they must be attended regularly and carefully. Lamps that burn with a fish-tail flame are likely to smoke. Such a flame is caused by projecting corners of the wick. Trim these corners with a pair of scissors and there will be a nieely rounded flame that will in sure the greatest heat without risk of smoking. In filling the incubator lamp, always allow room for fuel; keep the oil at least one-quarter inch from the of the If this precaution not observed, as the oil is warmed it will expand and overflow the tank, making a mess of things. Provide for Escape of Gas that the from bowl is the expansion of the top tank. is the general See lamp thing, this small hole punched in the filled cap. Due to the act that incubator lamps burn continuously, the warmed which causes the of There is no danger from the gas, pro- vided it is not put The hole in the filler gradual escape of any manner. If the gas escape As a simply a clear. escape is oil is formation gas. under pressure. cap allows the gas in a harm- less manufacture: has failed to put a hole in the filler cap or provided other means for the escape of gas, the purchaser should do so. Variations of a degree or two in the running of an incubator have ne ef- fect upon a hatch, provided these vari- ations not sustained long cf are for If, one degree, periods. however, a variation or even a half degree, is maintained for the entire hatching ~FE —~ ~ -STAMMERING and all defects in speech cured. Afternoon and evening classes. Call, Write, or Phone Poplar 1332 for particulars. THE QUIGLEY INSTITUTE For the cus of all defects in speech 1727 Master Street, Philadelphia S-S WHY PAY MORE? $1.75 New Model Shoe Repairing Co. Sent by parcel post. 8 South Fifth St. For Full Neolin Soles and Rubber Heels souri filed suit in the United States District Court for the Western Dis- trict of Missouri against Ray P. Hol land, a United States game warden, for the purpose of securing a re- straining order prohibiting federal wardens from enforcing the migra- tory bird treaty act in the State. The validity of the treaty and the act was Judge Arba 8S. Valkenburgh, of the ing of a Mohammedan club at a lec- Western district of Missouri on July 2, 1919. Supreme Court of the United States, which has affirmed the opinion of the lower that a handsome face like appear on the screen?” upheld in an opinion rendered by The case was appealed to the court. tell that little bounder his should “Did you PHILADELPHIA, PA. (ive your teeth in danger Four out of five adults havo the dread disease t causes loss of teeth and leads to ills which may re- sult in DEATH. Pyorrhea Is seldom noticed before It has a firm hold on its victims. Let us help you find out If your mouth is infected and eradicate it before you lose your teeth and the poison Is spread throughout your system. Interesting FREE BOOKLET Instructiva This treatment Is applied direct to’ the seat of the disease. It is intended % be used In the privacy of your own home. Neglected pyorrhea leads to certain sll health and loss of teeth. Write now for “Not exactly. 1 told him it should be screened.” » detailed facts FRI APEX REMEDIES CO. Suite BR, 80 West Genesee Street, Buffalo, N. Y. period of 21 days, number the change in the of heat units received by the quite considerable, and dis- almost certain to follow. This brings us to the very important question of the accuracy of the ther mometer, Because a eggs is aster is thermometer is new, or bears no mechanical is no assurance as to its accuracy. for a correctly and degree or trace of injury, It te the be a is thermometer it year's possible register when leaves factory, in a time degree off. structural a fraction of a Glass changes—undergoes changes—much the contracts, and the or is likely same as wood seasoning to alter, process alters, the reg ter of the mercury. Obviously, to be sure of a ther mometer, it should be tested each year at the beginning of the hatch ing season. Any optical store will certify a - thermometer for a small charge, and with this certified ther- mometer of buy a certified and do all your you can test any number Or you can clinical thermometer own testing. To test a thermometer is nothing more than comparing it with an in strument of known accuracy, with warm water as medium. Place the instrument in luke warm water, being careful to that both are mersed under precisely the same con ditions. When hatching eggs are first placed in an incubator, though the temperature of the egg chamber may have registered normally, the heat will fall instantly. In fact, the ther- mometer will probably fall so low as. not to be read at all. Do not be alarmed; this is to be expected. It is due to the coolness of the eggs. They have had a temperature of 55 degrees, and if there are several hun- dred of them in the one chamber, it will take 12 hours or for the incubator to warm them to the cor- rect temperature, S Safety First All matches are dangerous from a others. observe im more fire standpoint. in al- matches never be striking stables should Smoking barns or lowed. or kerosene life, gasoline on fire and property. Pouring smoldering or a endangeis limb, Open-flame lights shoulil not be used building containing a in in gasoline a garage or engine or gasoline stor- age, Never test for gas leaks with a burn- ing match. be watched Every fire should until it is out. open attracts children; children fires. Fire cause many All metal kept air-tight should with oily rags ne container an metal cover. The floor beneath should have metal covering. Fire hazard should be considered in locating new buildings Woodwork should not tact with any chimneys. Millions in Fertilizer FINE COOPERATIVE PLAN FOR DEALERS Write Today DuBois Fertilizer Works 411 Perry Bld. Philadelphia FRECKLES Now Isthe Time to Get Rid of These Ugly Spots There's no longer the slightest need of feeling ashamed of your freckles, as Othine —double strength—is guaranteed to remove these homely spots. Simply get an ounce of Othine—double strength—from your druggist, and apply a little of it night and morning and you should soon see that even the worst freckles have begun to disappear, while the lighter ones have vanished entirely. It is seldom that more than one ounce is needed to com- pletely clear the skin and gain a beautiful, clear complexion. Be sure toask for the double strength Othine, as this is sold under guarantee of money back if it fails to remove freckles. —Adv. WHEN WILL THE MARKET RALLY? with RE you in touch wi source of financial that will enable you to judge cor- a reliable information rectly the proper time to make commit- ments? We have prepared a Booklet Curb and Mining Stock Quotations for April, as well as High and Low for the year, and 1919. "This booklet will per- giving and take advantage of existing profit | possibilities. Write for Free Copy We give small investment most careful attention, and offer out charge the privilege of consulting our Statistical Department for infor mation on any security. PRICE, GUARD & CO. BROKERS 430-32 Widener Bldg. Philadelphia, Pa. Walnut 2173-4 PROMPT DELIVERIES Race 5117-8 in a| come in con mit you to make intelligent ¢ omparisons | accounts | ’ | with- | AB. FT Army and the lassies who Salvaticn them in gallant served sulting—this is a record unique among the Y. M. C. A Columbus, and many result numberless marriages between Cross, , the Knights 1{ others—counted engagements its as a and and the khaki-clad heroes whom they want to aid. But the S Army alone stands out from all the rest as anization whose girls came alvation the one org home just as they had gone—whole- hearted and fancy free. And the rea son is not hard to find. For one of the strictest regulations Salvation quires of Army life is one which re- a pledge from every member that he will never marry anyone will take outside the And this, of course, applies to women who him of as well as to men, In the case of particularly, or candidates for officership, the rules, officers while rather unusual, are at the same time very interesting. Such ques- tion as, “Are you courting? If not, do you pledge yourself to do nothing of the kind while you are a candidate for a commission, during training ard for at least twelve months after appointment as a field officer?” be satisfactorily answered before the applicant is accepted and allowed enter one of the training schools for officers. And, although they may seem rather musi personal in character, the results achieved by the questions and the honest answers given them have proved many times over that they are a wise procedure. For it is a well known fact that matrimonial troubles among the members of the Army are very few and far betwecn, and it is to this personal question- naire which every applicant is required to fill out, that Army officials attribute the peaceful martial relations that prevail. “Our regulations as to engagemenis and marriages have proved the salv:- tion of many a young person”, declared Captain Violet McAllister recently, in digcussing the matter. Captain Mec- Allister, who, with her sister, Lieu- tenant Alice McAllister, spent eign- teen months in France with A. E. IF. France, with not a single romance re- |" the annals of weifare organizations. | For practically every other band of workers who went overseas—the Red members Army. | your to | Salvation | Army in Philadelphia. “It often happens”, she continued, ‘that boys and girls who are attracted to each other mistake this natural attraction for lasting affection, and thoughtlessly plunge into matrimony, (with frequently tragic results. But every officer or candidate for officer ship in our organization who contem- plates marriage must first secure the consent of Headquarters to his or her engagement, and then wait a pre- length of time before marry- This makes it a step that cannot [be taken without serious thought and | preparation, giving the persons in | votvea plenty of time in which to be- come thoroughly acquainted and make Io their minds as to the future. Ve have found it to be an admirable pro- and marriages nearly al- 'ways turn out happily.” ; Besides the pledge to ignore all mat ters of the heart while in training for a commission, and for at least a year [after appointment, every candidate is made fully to understand and abide by the fact that he or she will probably not be allowed to marry two years after becoming an offi This regulation, however, is waived in the case of persons who engaged before applying for a commission. No young man, however, is ever granted permission to marry before he is twenty-two years of age, unless required by Headquarters for special service in which a married man |would be more acceptable than a single lone, i Headquarters, of course, reserve the | right to pass upon the suitability of the chosen man er woman, stipulating | always, in the case of an officer who | wishes to marry a soldier, that the lat- [ter might be willing to enter training also to become an officer, and serv:> 'gix months after commissioning before The couple may become however, while the one is [scribed ing. vision, our his or her for er. were marrying. engaged, only a soldier, as long as he or she i3 eligible for an officership. How About It? First Scout—Why do the ships use | knots instead of miles? Second Scout—I suppose they want to keep the ocean tied.—Boys' Life. ¥ FREE 625585 THE FEET” By LEON S. 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