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Show TI IE TOaSi WUmlD S LAST WAH 4Copt for This Department Supplied by the American L it Ion News bervtce.) LEGION MAN OF MANY TASKS toward 8. Fisk, Historian of District Columbia, Has Had Many Interesting Experiences. Howard S. Flsk, now historian of the American Legion In the District of Columbia, was considered during the war as one of the most resourceful of xecutlves on account of his expert automobile knowledge concerning' transportation. Flsk was born in New York City and, on removal to Washington, became a newsboy. From this lowly station he arose through various departments of a city daily until he became automobile editor of the news-papeAs a result of his work In this connection he became familiar with all phases of automobile transportation, and has edited several books on this subject. He was Identified with the District of Columbia Naval Militia during the Spanish-America- n war, and was pay clerk on board the ,U. S. S. Fern, the first ship to enter Havana harbor after the Maine was blown up. In 1917 he volunteered his services to the Davy and during the war was stationed In Washington as a staff member of Admiral McCowen's staff. When the outbreak of Influenza swept the city In 1918, Flsk was detached from active duty and was placed In charge of a transport corps, which conveyed patients, physicians and nurses throughout the city during the epidemic. The District of Columbia was under direc-r. When the world fights Its Inst war, some veteran of an Aiu"!,-war may drink a bottle of wiae prtsen-rfor years for the coming of such an event. The wine recently occupied the place of honor on the banquet table of the Last Man club, formed from the survivors of Company B., First Minnesota Volunteers, a Civil war organization. The club was formed thirny years ago, with 34 members. There was an understanding that a reunion should be held each year. The wine was presented to the club on its organization, and It was agreed that the last survivor should attend the banquet, and drink the rare old vintu to Uie vacant chairs of his departed comrades. This year only three were present at the meeting, which was held in Stillwater, Minn., on the anniversury of the battle of Bull Run. Peter Hall, president of the club, declared during the meeting that the requirements of the constitution would make the last occasion too sorrowful, and suggested another way to mark the passing of the organization. He offered a plan that the last two survivors should drink a toast, seal the remainder of the wine in the bottle, and pass It on to the American Legion in Stillwater, with similar stipulation as to Its retention, or until all nations join to make war Impossible. Thus, the Stillwater Legion men are expected to become possessors of the wine, perhaps to be passed on to some other veterans organization founded from another American war. Peter Hall, Atwater, Minn.; John Goff, a guest at the Minneapolis Soldiers' home; and Charles Lockwood, Chamberlain, S. D., were the guests at this year's meeting. One other survivor, Kmll Graff, of St. Cloud, Fla., was kept from the meeting because of physical infirmities. The unique event attracted national attention, and the proposal to pass on the rare wine to the American Legion, not to be touched until war has become Impossible, has resulted In considerable speculation as to whether the World war veterans would drink the final toast. ISSUES 'HOME LOAN' WARNING Officials Caution Oregon Veterans Against Assuming Too Heavy Financial Burdens. Legion Unscrupulous dealers In real estate are said to have taken advantage of A former service men in the state of Oregon, which by law has provided for a "home loan" feature of compensation for veterans. Officials of the American Legion, to whom have been reported a number of Instances In which the veteran has faced loss of his Investment, have Issued a communication to members of that organization, warning Howard S. Fisk. them against assuming too heavy a financial burden under the plan. tlon of Surgeon General Rupert C The law, as passed by the state legisto who Fisk's assignment sought Blue, lature,, was Intended by Its sponsors the this particular duty. During period to finance the purchase of homes or when the ravages of the disease were farms for veterans, when they have most violent, Flsk worked 19 hours sufficient Income to carry the paydaily for nearly three weeks. He was ments. cited for this service, and when disAccording to the Legion leaders, cercharged from the navy was a lieuten- tain reaU estate men are showing a ant commander. to depreciate or discount the When post 1 of the American Legion tendency or to demand adloan the of was organizing, temporarily to be ditional cashveteran, down. Some firms have known as Gen. John J. Pershing post. claimed that the plan outlined by the Flsk was one of the petitioners for law was not feasible to handle, and first He was named the organization. conducted at a was business that the comdepartment adj'itant, elected vice loss. mander and uoiiimnnder of George There have been 400 bonus loans In Washington post. No. 1, and representto date, according to the reced the national organization at a re- Oregon Of this the state officials. ords of White Foch at the ception for Marshal seven veterans face forenumber, only a House, when he formally pinned closure on property, a refutation of badge of the American Legion on the the statement that realty dealers had breast of the French leader, no Is found the plan unsuccessful. eald to be th3 only Legionnaire In the The principal difficulty has been, Ledeleas been selected who has District say, to keep the vetInvestigators gion national to every gate or alternate erans from paying too much for homes convention of the Legion. or farms. Payments on property selling at $5,000 or more are heavy, and DEAD AMERICAN IN HONOR OF veterans are urged to consider the fact that In case they have put a second Battle Monuments Commission Named mortgage on their place to a realty by President Harding to Superdealer, they must pay the state a cervise Erection. tain sura In addition to that due the real estate man. The American battle monuments h Commission, authorized by the congress, and some time ago SUPPORT OF LEGION ASSURED named by President Harding to supervise the erection of ail monument Relglus and Fraternal Organization overseas erected In honor of the AmerPledge Aid to Work of World ican troops, will decide on definite War Men. plan for these monuments, so that Unanimous support by numerous reany memorials to companies, regiments, divisions or units will be In ligious and fraternal organizations of keeping with the plans of the commis- the American Legion was pledged at sion. recent meeting of these groups held In Col. Thomas W. Miller, who repre- Washington. A resolution adopted at sents the American Legion on this the gathering quoted the preamble to commission as named by President the Legion's constitution, and then con tlnued : Harding, served In the Twenty-nintdivisions, as division and Seventy-nint"We heartily approve this statement ordnance officer of the latter organizaand the American Legion as a great execuIs national Colonel Miller tion. organization composed of men and tive committeeman of the Legion from women who served their country In the the department of Delaware and has World war, earnestly hoping that they taken sn active part In Legion ffalr. will continue to serve their country Ir Col. D. John Markey of Frederick, time of peace with the same patriotic Md., who In 1922 was chairman of the devotion that animated them In the American Legion's national committee day when they wore the uniform. W on military affairs, la another active pledge them our cordial support, wishLegionnaire named on the commission. ing them all success and every niessing Other members of the commission as they pursue these high Meals." are Gen. John J. Pershing. Senator Organizations joining In the tribute David A. Ileed of Pennsylvania, Con- were the Federal Council of the gressman John Phillip Hill of Mary- Churches of Christ In America, Knights land, Capt. Robert 0. Woodshle of of Columbus, Salvation Army, Nobles Pennsylvania. MaJ. X. H. Price, as of the Mystic Shrine, Toting Men's alt of whom are overseas vet- Christian association, American Ited Illinois W. of Mm. erans. Fled Bentley Cross and National Catholic Welfare is the other member of the commission, iVtimll. and represents "gold star" mothers. ' Sixty-event- h h sec-retar- NEPHI, UTAH ior8- WHCX5 ivWOIXD n legion S, ! Bottle of Ancient Wine to Be Pasted On, to Be Drunk When Strife Ends. Mmoan of lu TIMES-NEW- Dr. Gustav Stresemann, German Dictator Dr. Gustav Stresemann (portrait herewith), the new German chancellor, surprised many by blossoming out In the role of dictator, at least that Is what the German press called him, comparing him to MussolinL, Stresemann's own newspaper said; "If there Is so much talk about a dictatorship It must be emphasized that things do not depend so much on form. But there must be a personalIf) A ity behind whom the nation can act with Its decided will for health and (the man who will put through the policy will be recognized as right" Stresemann Is a strong man, according to Count Harry Kessler, former German minister to Poland, who has been interpreting the German viewpoint In a series of lectures at the Institute of Politics, Wllllamstown, Mass. Count Kessler pictured Dr. Stresemann as a strong man, with definite, clear-cu- t opinions, dominant per sonality and political sagacity. "Dr. Stresemann Is the son of a Dresden business man and a typical representative of the German middle class," said Count Kessler. "He was educated at some of the beet universities. His wife is a social leader In Benin. Napoleon and Byron are his two great personal heroes. He is one of the best public speakers In Germany. He also Is the most accomplished parliamentary tactician In the Reichstag. He Is what 's called a corporation lawyer In the United States and Berlin representative of the great Saxon industrial kartel, or trust." Several Ways Outlined for Pure Bred Swine Business' Holding Disease in Check. Suffered Depression With (Prepared by the United State Department Other Farm Branches. of Agriculture.) (Prepared by the United State Department of Agriculture.) Sale prices of pure bred hogs reached a very low level In 1922, according to a recent survey made by the United States Department of Agriculture. Analysis of the reports on the sale of 30,382 pure bred hogs In 1922 indicates that the pure bred swine business has suffered depression along with other branches of agriculture. The reports received present a fairy accurate picture of the business. In the opinion of department officials, although they do not represent a large number of animals. Number and Price of Hogs. The number of hogs of the five breeds on which reports were received are: Berkshire, 1.702; Chester White, 8,922; Duroc Jersey, 8,556; Hampshire, 4,910; and Poland China. 6,232. The average price received for each breed, Including all ages and both sexes at both private and auction sales Chester was: $30.57; Berkshire, White, $42.72; Duroc Jersey, $45.91; Hampshire. $44.42; and Poland China, $41.94. Auction sale averages were from $10 to $25 above those sold at private treaty. This difference. It Is pointed out, is due partly to the large number of pigs under eight months of age sold privately, whereas auction sales are usually confined largely to more mature animals and Involve a larger number of bred gilts, Bervlce boars and bred sows. Highest Prices by Breeds. Sales reported at less than $7.50 per head were omitted In calculating the averages, as sarvs at such low figures were not considered to be legitimate pure bred sales. The highest prices by breeds Indicated by the reports were: Chester White, $740; Poland China, $500; Hampshire, $500; Duroc Jersey, $550; and Berkshire, $250. Of the 30,382 hogs reported upon, 421 brought $150 or more. These were distributed by breeds as follows : Berkshire, 19; Chester White, 158; Duroc Jersey, 130; Hampshire, 47; Poland China, 67. A few bred sows and gilts sold above $150, but the average price was about $50. This survey Is a new feature of the new service work of the bureau of agricultural economics, of the department, and Is the first of a series of surveys to be made at Intervals of six 1 . hard-workin- g Mereditji Sues Brookhart for 30 - Cents Charges by Senator Smith W. Brookhart of Iowa that E. T. Meredith, while occupying the office of secretary of agriculture, "sat In the Wall street game and helped produce the greatest panic In farm prices in the history of agriculture," prompted Mr. Meredith (portrait herewith) to Instruct his atI , torneys to file suit against the senator for libel and damages of 30 cents. "Senator Brookhart's charges, made In an address at Radcliffe, la.," Mr. Meredith said, "Involved my integrity and honor and were without basis in fact. But few people give any credence to Brookhart's statements, and while the damages of his statements might be more, I estimate his effective- months. ness at about 30 cents, so I have Instructed my attorneys to sue Mr. Brookhart for libel and damages in this Rye Is Most Excellent amount the real compensation being Crop to Pasture Swine In getting Mr. Brookhart on record unRye probably Is the best crop to use der oath. The public will now have an opportunity to see how nearly he can come to proving even one of his many for fall, winter and spring pasture for hogs. By putting In successive plantmouthlngs. "The Issue between Brookhart and myself was whether the American farm- ings from two to four weeks apart it ers' financial condition Is worse this year than last, as Brookhart claims. I Is possible to have fresh pasture all the time. Seeding for pasture should 0 pointed out In a recent statement that the grain farmer would receive more for his grain this year than last year. In spite of the slump In he much heavier than for a grain crop from three to four bushels an acre the price of wheat. I note that be admits this In his last outburst." "Let him sue!" So spake Senator Smith Wlldman Brookhart. "I can pay on good soil. Pasturing probably can begin six weeks after seeding, and may 30 cents. I am not afraid of Mr. Meredith's charges." continue, If the rye is not covered with snow, until the following April. Hog raisers can "kill two birds with one stone" by plowing under barn lots and putting In such crops as rye. In the first place, hogs need good succuDr. Nicholas Murray Butler, presilent pasture as niui of the time as 1 dent of Columbia university, Is back possible, and In the second place they from a trip to Europe. Dr. Butler need protection against Internal paralectured in British universities on sites, such as roundworms, the eggs of American history and other topics. He which remain In the soil. Turning addressed the Academy of Internationover the soil In the lots helps to get al Law at The Hague. He also visited rid of the pests, and the crop of for? T4 France and Belgium. age makes It a profitable operation. In "There Is just about as much danaddition to providing cheap protein feed, pasture crops aid as laxative and ger of a war In Europe now," declared Dr. Butler, "as there Is In Fifth averequire the hogs to take a certain amount of exercise which Is necessary nue. A half dozen able business men to breeding animals and growing pigs. could get together In Europe and settle all the difficulties were It not for the Involved political Issues of the vaCure for Blackhead Has rious nations. Each country must be 1 am not apNever Been Discovered considered separately. The United States Department of prehensive over the possibility of trouble between France and Great BritAgriculture has this to say concerning ain. blackhead: "No positive cure for "It Is absurd to hear talk of the blackhead has been found. As In the Eucase of all other Infectious diseases, 'European problem. There Is no ropean problem, economically or pothe sick bird should Immediately be litically. There Is a geographic Eu removed from the flock to prevent a rope, but not a political one. Only twice In hlhtory has there been a Europe further spread of the disease, and If In the sense of one general economic and political situation, and that hap- - very sick It Is best to kill It and burn pened oacc when the Roman empire existed and again when there was a do- - the body. Clean out the roosting place minion of the Church of Rome." and spread lime In the places most frequented by the turkeys Keep a disinfectant In the drinking water; potassium permanganate Is most often nsed, a sufficient quantity of the crystals being added to the water to give Orover Cleveland Bergdoll is a It a wine color, which for every gallon nam that I known the world over. of water will take about as much of Just now he la In the limelight because the chemical a ran be placed on a of a second unsuccessful attempt to dime. If the turkeys are being fed kidnap him. Bergdoll killed one mat hesvily, their ration should be rewith a revolver and wounded another, duced, a overfeeding predisposes to whose thumb he also chewed off. Both the disease. The feeding of sour milk the United State and Canada have ha been found to be of advantage In tried In vain to extradite the million- keeping turkeys In good health and In aire slacker, the former on the charge reducing the activities of the organ-Isthat he gained false passport by causing blackhead." fraud. Germany refuses to set Just previous to this attempt to kidnap him. Tn Cooling Milk Entire It was believed that arrangement Mass Must Be Stirred would be mad by which Bergdoll V .lsY.. would return to the United States and In cooling milk It Isn't sufficient to serve hi sentence. Hi mother wn Just set the can of milk tn a tub of with htm, with the consent of the cold water. The milk must be stirred I'nlted State government. thoroughly until the entire mass of Is about the temperature of the milk It has had seems, Bergdoll, enough. In Eberbach, Baden, he ba lived the water. When the milk Is not stirred, life of a bunted man for more than the milk In the center of the can Is two years. He Uvea In the Hotel Krone not affected by the cold water tintll He seldom ventures out at night Oe the hacferls hsve bad an opportunity to Increase greatly in numbers and as home of relatives or friends. dark he visit the after nisiuiially result the whole mass of milk sours. Bergdoll was Imprisoned In 1920 a a deserter. His escape was national The milk In contact with the container scandaL The actual responsibility was never fixed, despite prolonged I win be cooled, but that isn't sufficient t8 $500,-000,00- "No European Problem," Says Dr. Butler w: Deserter Bergdoll Again in Limelight :g Control Measures for Flag Smut of Wheat iesV J Flag smut of wheat a disease that has been known by Its presence throughout the world for many years, was first discovered In the United States In some fields of wheat in Illinois in 1919. Although the disease has not caused much Idss in the infested area, the area is gradually eularging and Indications are that It may become a serious disease unless adequate control measures are put Into effect. The symptoms of flag smut and suggested control measures are discussed In Department Circular 273, Just Issued by the United States Department of Agriculture. Flag smut appears as black stripes running lengthwise In the leaf and sheaths of the wheat plant which become twisted and rarely produce a head. Infected plants are usually more or less dwarfed. The disease may be held In check and reduced In quantity by judicious quarantine measures, seed treatment, crop rotation and other sanitary measures, and by growing resistant varieties of wheat through experiments a number of varieties have been found which are highly resistant to or possibly even Immune from the diseuse. It Is possible that by the use of such varieties, kept free from susceptible mixtures, the disease may be entirely eradicated. Those interested may secure a copy of this circular free of charge, as long as the supply lasts, from the Department of Agriculture, Washington. Sweet Clover Is Best of Different Honey Plants Score another for sweet clover which not so long ago wss regarded as a noxious roadside weed. Sweet clover Is the greatest honey plant In the United States, according to.G. C. Matthews of Illinois university's division of bee culture, who points out that the several varieties of the plant furnish succesbee pasture from spring until frosts In the fall. "The yellow biennial comes along about the time dandelions go out of bloom," says Mr. Matthews, "and so tides bees over the critical period Just before the blooming of white clover. The white biennial blooms after white clover and lasts well Into August. the white annual, begins to bloom soon after the first of August and continues until killed by frost. The beekeeper can keep a constant honey flow In his community if he can but persuade the farmers around to grow all three varieties of sweet clover." Mr. Matthews tells of an Illinois beekeeper who furnishnd sweet clover seed to farmers when It was $2 a pound until there were more than 400 acres within reach of his bees. From this acreage he received a share of the seed crop and many tons of honey. Some of his colonies yielded nearly 500 pounds. "Grow sweet clover," Is Mr. Matthews' advice to beekeepers. "Furnish seed to your neighbors, study methods of getting it started and persuade road supervisors to leave It standing along the roadside." sive Hu-ba- Sweet Clover Excellent Pasture for Dairy Cows Sweet clover makes an excellent pasture for dairy cows. Much more feed can be grown on an acre of sweet s clover pasture than on an acre of pasture. After the plants get well started, drought has very little effect on Its growth. However, sweet clover will not grow on sour soil and It will be a waste of time and money to make the attempt unless your land t sweet Better have yonr farm bureau test your soil and If It Is sour apply several tons of ground limestone per blue-gras- acre. It Is best to sow It in the spring with barley or oats. Usually by about September the sweet clover will be about a foot high and can then be pasture for about six weeks. The next summer it can be pastured the entire season. Sweet clover Is a biannual and will last only two years. The seed should be Inoculated before it Is sown. Saving Can Be Made on Feeds Bought in Autumn Dairymen who must have mill feeds fer their herds next winter should buy them now and thus save on costs, saya E. A. Hanson, dairy extension specia"The list University of Minnesota. practice- of purchasing a few sacks of bran or ollmeal whenever needed I poor economy," says Mr. Hanson. "The cost of feed Is a large factor influencing the profit, and a good airing can be made on ton purchases of ollmeal or cotton-seemeal at thl time rather than waiting until the win. ter month are here." - Proper Arrant of Salt to Give Producing Cow an average The cow producing amount of milk, requires at least an ounce of salt a day. A safe rule to follow la to allow three-fourtof an ounce dally for each 1,000 pounds of and an additional three-fourtof an ounce for each ten pound of Missouri College of milk produced. Agriculture dairymen follow this rule. s of Many feeders mix an ounce of salt with each 100 pound of grain fed and then allow the cows free access to aalt where they caa eat ' all tbey want h live-weig- h three-fourth- |