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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (April 25, 1917)
THE 3IOKXIXG OREGOXLVN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 1917. 15 IflTEIiSl FARMING : PLANS UNDER WAY Patriotic Service League to Co-operate With 0. A. C. in Helping Government. CANNING SCHOOLS IS PLAN Domestic Science Supervisor of City Schools Hopes to Have 2 5 Food Conservation Centers Open by Summer. Mans for intensive production of foodstuffs throughout the state are rapidly being made under the direction of the Oregon Patriotic Service League and affiliated organizations. In a conference yesterday afternoon between H. H. Ward, president of the league, and W. T. Kerr, president of the Oregon Agricultural College, who Is to direct the agricultural work, the aid the league is to lend the Govern ment and the Agricultural College in the big drive for heavy production of foodstuffs war mapped out. At the request of the Chamber of Commerce the league has appointed H. E. Davis, a farmer of Gresham, and A. Rupert, of this city, farm experts who will co-operate with the conservation department of the league and will also act as an intelligence bureau for the dissemination of knowledge as to what to plant, where to plant it and under what conditions seeds and plants will best thrive. Unused Lands Listed R. G. Scott, of Sherwood, and Grant E. Kellogg, of this city, have volun teered to travel through the state scat tering Information about Spring plant ing. They will serve without pay ex cept traveling expenses. Farm census blanks have also been arranged by the league and: through branch organizations that are fast being farmed in other sections of the state the league hopes to get a line on all tillable land that is not under culti vation and carry on a personal cam paign for the intensive culture of these unused lands. Word was received yesterday that a branch organization had been formed in Orenco, a center of one of the rich est sections for the production of garden truck in the state. Of unusual Interest to housewives is the announcement that Miss Edna Groves, supervisor of domestic science training in tha Portland schools, will conduct courses in food conservation the remain "er of this school term and will form demonstration centers during the Summer where all sorts of food conservation will be taught. Canning; Schools Planned. Canning and preserving fruits and vegetables will be the principal aim of these courses and.lt is planned to have from 20 to 25 food conservation centers in operation at one time during the Summer. Special instructors will be in charge at each center and under the present plan it is hoped that from 8000 to 4000 housewives will be able to avail themselves of the Instruction weekly. ' So much pressure has been brought to bear on the Oregon Patriotic Serv ice League that Its officers yesterday telegraphed to Congressman C. N. Mc Arihur for him to use his influence in having an officers training school es tablished at Vancouver. It is pointed out that many of those who have applied for commissions in the Officers' Reserve Corps are unable to stand the expense of the trip to San Francisco and maintenance after their arrival there, without assurance that they will get their commissions or re ceive compensatory pay from the Gov ernment. It Is probable that the league will have sister organizations In California and Washington as friends of Mr. Ward, Oregon s president, have as sured him that they -vill have such or ganizations formed. Savins Daylight Is Suggested. Daylight saving is another of the problems that has confronted the league and irom several sources comes the suggestion that employers es tablish the working day from 7:30 A. M. until 4 P. M., thus allowing employes ample time to go home and work in their own wardens. ' Captain Sherman Miles, TT. B. A., who has charge ol recruit.: s here for the Officers' Reserve Corps, has asked the co-operaticn of tha league , In that work. Rev. W. G. EKot, Jr., pastor of the Church of Our- Father, has suggested to officers of the league that the reading-room of that church be the dis tribution point for current literature for the soldiers and sailors who have enlisted from local stations. Frederick A. Ross, of this city, who leaves tomorrow for Washington and New York, --'11 spend several days in Vv ashington' in conference with repre sentatives of the Departments of War, the Navy and Agriculture, as to the best service the Orego.. Patriotic Serv ice League can do. Old -Ien Offering Service. Mr. Ward' is to speak tomorrow afternoon before the women of Multno mah ch: -ter. Daughters of the Ameri can Revolution, at the home of Mrs. O. J. Goffin, 64 5 East Forty-fourth street North. His talk will be given on the objects and purposes of the Ore gon Patriotic Service League. Offers from skilled mechanics who fillip in Goes Further are unable to enlist In any branch of the service but who wish to do their "bit" are coming into the league head quarters C ly. Yesterday J. B. Moore, of Detroit, Or., sen', in the following letter: The Oregon Patriotic Service League: I stand ready and anxious to do what little 1 can in assisting' our "Uncle" in his battle for Freedom and Democracy. By perusal of papers I learn that a vast force of skilled mechanics will be needed In bulldins ships and more ships. I am too far advanced in years to shoulder a rifle but not too old to do a good day's work. I have followed the carpenter trade tor 40 years in nearly all Its branches and I know 1 am efficient. I would be very much pleased to have the opportunity to do my "bit" in helping- to build ships. I will be siad to have my name registered among the Patriotic Volunteers in ship build ing line subject to call at short notice. I am. Yours for Democracy, J. B. MOORE Garden Hints BV R.A.BLANCHARD. Queen City Spool Silk, for hand or machine sewing, 100 - yard spools, all colors, black and white, priced very special at 50 Linen Tape in six sizes, bolt 3 Footform Darners priced at 7(J Defender Safety Pins, in three sizes, on sale today two for 50 Kid Curlers, large size, a,t 130 Hairpins in shell, amber and demi-blonde on sale today, 100 Middy Braid in white, red and navy, special today, the yard 70 Union Taffeta Ribbon, bolt 100 Wood Coat Hangers, special 30 Machine Oil, 6-ounce bottle 170 Folding Wire Coat Hangers 70 Wire Hairpins, 2 packages. 50 Dora Hooks and Eyes, in black and white, two cards for only 50 Pins, black or colored heads, 30 Boned Belting, blk., white, 110 Bias Folds, sizes 1 to 7, bolt 50 Hair Nets, with or without elas tic, in all shades, packed, five nets to package, and priced 1O0 Notion Specials in CortlcelU 16 - yard Buttonhole Twist, doz. 500; per spool 50 Corticelli 200-yard Spool Silk in black, white and colors, the spool 100, by the box for only .$1.00 King'a Basting Cotton, 600-yard spools, white only, the box 530 FOR the making or a garden by the city man with the usual back yard of 25x70 feet, the first considera tion, of course, would be given to tools. A good hoe, a heart-shaped hoe for making furrows, a steel rake, a spade and a few stakes are all that Is nec essary. It Is a very convenient plan to mark off on the handle of the rake or the hoe the number of feet for use In measuring soil when working In the garden. While it Is impossible for the city man who is farming the back lot to select the kind of soil he would like, if the ground Is a heavy stiff clay It can often be Improved by mixing with it several wheelbarrows of sand, which will tend to lighten the texture, thus opening up the pores for more warm air, making a much quicker growth for garden than otherwise. Frequently a thin coating of lime will tend to flocculate the particles together. Lime in no sense is a fertilizer, but on many of the Willamette Valley soils will have a tendency to correct the acid condition, thereby making the ground sweeter In much better condition fox gardening. Where neither sand nor lime is available, in some Instances well-sifted and screened coal ashes will work In with the soil and Improve Its condition materially. Coal ashes, un like wood ashes, Is not a fertilizer; the benefit will only be mechanical. Test Earth First. While the season Is advanced. In many sections of the state there are those portions yet which are not ready for cultivation, due to the tardy season. It is always well before starting prep arations to dig down with the hand in the soil and secure a fistful of earth. If this, on squeezing, retains its shape, the land Is In no condition to begin work. This, however, applies mostly to heavier types of soils. When the land begins to crumble readily it is in best condition for tilth. In preparing the back yard all dead weeds and trash should be carefully raked off in a pile and burned, as it would take too long for them to break down if turned under, and frequently causes too many air spaces for the best success. Where It is Impossible to plow the ground, thorough spading will have to be resorted to, and it Is usually In this stage of the enterprise that the beginning gardener becomes disgusted with the labor entailed, and either gives up or does a rough job. Preparation Primary Need. Too much cannot be said about thorough preparation for the garden soil. In turning up the ground with either the spade or fork, the Imple ment should be pushed down to the full depth with the foot. If there is sod on the plot turn the shovelful up side down; if a stiff clay Is encoun tered at the bottom It would) be un wise to turn up the bottom soil, but merely loosen it well and- then chop it up thoroughly several times with the spade or - fork before another shovelful is taken. For the best prep aration the soil should be thoroughly pulverized and worked up to the full depth of the spade, not merely broken up roughly at the bottom and smoothed on the top. If fertilizing Is to be done, 400 to 600 pounds, or several wheelbarrow loads of well-rotted barn manure would be sufficient for a space 20x20 feet. The manure should not be old material, but well rotted, containing the full amount of fertilizing constit uents. This should be placed evenly . I- - ..11 ...... ... 11 -..1r .4 1 mtth the hoe or rake. Coarse, strawy ma-he average seed pnces seed sufficient to xeeu ldmnica ui iuui diiv j j much more than $2. Other considera tions In making the plan outside of nure will nearly always cause trouble in producing too spongy (a condition of the solL If commercial fertilizers are to be used, from 1000 to 1500 pounds should be used to the acre, or from 10 to 15 pounds to each 20 square feet is sufficient. In order to supply the potash. If this Is needed, unleached wood ashes can be used at the rate of 10 pounds to every 20 square feet. Ashes which have been leached or sub ject to te weather have little ' fer tilizer value, and double the quantity should then be used. Seeds Are Tender. All garden seeds are small, and a great many of them tender. It Is, therefore, absolutely necessary that the ground be in the highest condition of tilth, and If the above preparation has been given It would be well to allow the ground to settle for a week so that when the seeds are finally sown they will go Into a compact seed bed with every, chance for germination. "While the garden is thus getting settled it would be well to get out a large piece of brown rough paper and make plans for the planting. This pa per could tre used out in the back yard and filed away for future reference on next year's orop. containing notes, etc., for information. In considering the general plan of the garden the follow ing points should be given thought: The size of the plot, the character of the plant, e. g., perennial or crops lasting from season to season, com panion cropping, successive cropping (short-season crops and those growing together) and the amount of sunlight present. Seed Suggestion Given. For a family of four In the Willam ette Valley, the following amounts should be sufficient: Beans, snap, one pint; beans, bush, one-half pint; beans, pole, one-half pint; cabbage, early, one-half ounce; carrots, one ounce; celery, one ounce; cucumbers, one-half ounce; kale or Swiss chard, one-half ounce; parsnips, one-half ounce; salsify, one ounce; squash. Summer, one-half ounce; cauli flower, one-half package; eggplant, one-half package; parsley, one pack age. For most of the vegetables the plant ing may consist of entire quantities mentioned. Smaller quantities of egg plant, parsley and cauliflower will be sufficient for most families. Some families will require more of various vegetables and others less. The following vegetables will perhaps be planted in larger amounts than those just mentioned: Beets, two ounces; corn, one pint; lettuce, one-half ounce; onion sets, two to four quarts; radishes, one ounce; spinach,- one-fourth pound; tomatoes, one-fourth ounce; turnips, one ounce. Staples Are Recommended. It Is suggested that during the war crisis attention be given to the more staple varieties of vegetables, such as the root crops, beets, carrots, turnips, plenty of potatoes, with Borne cabbage, leaving out moat of the delicacies. On Furniture, Carpets, Rugs and Draperies, Third Floor Manicuring and Hair Dressing, Second Floor Silverware, Cut Glass, 3d Floor Artistic Picture Framing to Order at Lowest Prices, Fourth Floor Rest Rooms, Public Telephones, Writing Rooms, Etc Second Floor Try Our Special 25c Lunch served in the basement from 11 to 2 daily. Prompt, courteous service. Soda fountain and Ice Cream Par lors in the Basement. Shoe Shin ing Parlors in the Basement Store. The Standard Store of the Northwest Olasn-Wortman & King Reliable Merchandise Reliable Methods Kodaks, Cameras Dept. 4th Floor i Take a Kodak with you on that trip! We show a full line of East man Kodaks, Cameras and Sup plies. Developing and printing by experts. Reasonable prices. Double Stamps Wednesday 'KSfiS All Over the : Store Notions and Small Wares On Sale Bargain Circle, 1st Floor Dress Shields, Nainsook, some silk, in sizes 2, 3 and 4, at 150 Rubberized Household Aprons, very special today at only 390 Ric Rac Braid, in red only, a 4 yard bolt, special at only 70 Curling Irons, special today 70 Tourist Folding Curling Irons, very special today at only 110 Cube Pins, in black only,, at 50 Franklin Safety Pins, size three only, very special, the card 30 Hercules Stocking Supporters for infants and children, in blue, white and black, the pair 1O0 Sanitary Belts, small, medium and large, special now only 100 The Protection Garment Bag a bag that all can buy 400-500 Lingerie Tape, in white, pink and blue, a 6-yard bolt for only 40 Bone Knitting Pins, in assorted sizes, very special at, the pair 70 Victoria Perfect Belt Hose Sup porters in white and blue. Small, medium, large sizes, at pair, 350 This Department Clark's O. N. T. Mercerized Darn ing, spool 70; four for only 250' Omo Dress Shields, size 2, 170 Omo Dress Shields, size 3, 210 Omo Dress Shields, size 4, 250 "Kohinoor" and "See-It-Spring" Snap Fasteners, 2 doz. for 250 Women's CottonPetticoats Specifll Showing, 2d Floor Wednesday we shall feature a great display of Women's New Cotton Petticoats, ranging in price from ?1.29 up to $2.49. Attractive new styles. Splendid ' assortment of the new Spring colors also in black. At $1.29 Women's Petti- quality sateen. Several new styles in this lot with deep full flounces, trimmed with narrow ruffles or ac cordion plaiting. Shown in all the desirable, new colors fl-! OQ and black. Fitted bands. D-Lii Yes, we give Trading Stamps. A -i. C"J QIT At this price x.L 4-Le'- you may choose from several attractive new styles in a full assortment of the wanted colors to go with the new suits. Also Petticoats of fine quality heatherbloom in plain colors and flowered effects. Now C" QPT priced very special at -0--etJ mm Breakfast Sets Special 79c Center Circle, First Floor Women's Breakfast Sets as illustrated to the left. Fine grade Amoskeag gingham in checks, stripes and plain colors. Very neat. Short sleeves and belt at waistline. FJCkg Priced very special for this sale at only ' Waists Special 89c Center Circle, First Floor Large assortment of styles in this sale. Made up in plain and fancy voiles and lawns, also in striped sateen. Many in novelty styles, effectively trimmed with embroid eries, laces, tucks, etc., and neat tailored QQ models. Priced special for this sale at only OlC 1 7 Petticoats of P.J J extra fine, soft quality sateen and also of superior quality heatherbloom. Black, the leading plain shades; also many with pretty floral design on light or dark grounds. Several styles. All have full deep flounces trim'd with narrow ruffles, accordion plaiting, etc. Splendid P" ryp values in the lot; today DJ-I O Women's Petti coats of excel lent quality sateen in black and the wanted plain colors also heatherbloom in plain colors and floral effects. Deep full flounces. All sizes, and priced now QO A Q at the low figure of iOie'xt At $2.49 asement Sale of 488 Women's Fine Extra Special- 11.95 .Very Latest Models for Spring and Summer Wear Crepe de Chine, Crepe Meteor, Imported Pongee, Taffetas A nd Georgette Crepe in Great Range of Colors A SALE OF DRESSES THAT WILL ESTABLISH A NEW MARK FOR VALUE-GIVING Not only at this store but throughout the entire city, for there are Dresses in this wonderful offering that are worth more1 than double the sale price. Our Basement buyer, who is now in the market, secured the entire surplus stock of a well-known manufacturer of high-class Dresses at a ridiculously low price so low, in fact, that we are able to sell them for much less than actual worth of the materials alone, to 6ay nothing of the making. There are 27 distinctive new models in the assortment, which means your choice will not be confined to afew styles, as is often tUe case in sales of this kind. Beautiful sport models with the large collars and fancy cuffs exquis ite dresses for party and evening wear and models for street wear. Made up in fine quality Georgette crepe, crepe de chine, crepe meteor and imported pongee. Very latest styles for Spring and Summer wear and there Is a magnificent assortment of the latest colorings. Plaited and flare 6kirts. Many are trimmed with gold, sil ver or silk embroidery. Extra salespeople will be on hand to see that you are waited upon prompt- (J" "1 QPC ly. All sizes for women and misses. Choice of 488 beautiful dresses at the low price of only DA-LeJ Basement Sale of Women's Suits at $15.95 Dresses BED CROSS HAS 15,000 family preference for varieties would be to have those crops which take the entire season to grow off by them selves. Those which grow in the early season and those In the late can be grown together, and some considera tion given to shade. The following plants are hardy to the frost: Asparagus, beats, cabbage, carrots, kohl-rabi, lettuce, onions, turnips, parsley, parsnips, peas, radishes, ruta bagas, rhubarb, salsify and spinach. Tender Plants Listed. Those Injured by frost are: Beans, Bwiss chard, cucumbers, to matoes, eggplant, muskmelon, pepper, pumpkin, squash, cucumbers and celery, the latter of which are tender In the Spring, but get quite hardy In the Fall. In planting such crops as beans, rad ishes, peas, lettuce, etc., it la always well to plant at intervals of two or three weeks to give a succession of fresh stuff throughout the season. Each family will do well to plant the major part of the garden Into potatoes. For the usual back-yard garden of Early Irish potatoes, one peck to one half bushel will be required, and the late potato one-half bushel to one bushel, or more, depending upon the amount of ground available. Most back yards are bordered on three sides by a fence, throwing a shade on the lot. This must be given consideration that most of the garden should have as much sunlight as possible throughout the day. If a successful garden Is to be maintained It must have at least five hours of sunlight a day. As a rule, those crops having plenty of leaf surface, 'such as radishes. Spring kale do fairly well In partial shade. Those which produce fruits, such as toma toes, etc., the sunniest location. None of the crops will . do well with less than two or three hours' sun each day. R. A. BLANCHARD. CITIZENS' DUTY EXPLAINED Colonel Dentler Talks on Work for Home Guards. Work for the home guard organiza tions was discussed and the part that American citizens can play in the war programme was explained by Colonel C. E. Dentler, who has been active as a Government representative in the re cruiting work In Portland and Oregon, at the meeting of the Citizens' Com pany of the Home Ouards at the Irv- ington Club last night. Colonel Dentler Is Inspector In structor of the Volunteer forces of the Western Department, He was the first oommandant at the Oregon Agricul tural College, and marrying In Oregon, has made his home in Portland since leaving O. A. C Colonel Dentler has been in the ac tlve service of the Army 37 years and is one of the senior Colonels of the In fan try lines. BRANCHES ORGANIZED THIS WEEK IN EASTERN OREGON. Pendleton, Hood River and Tno Dalles Have Especially Active Chapters of Relict Organisations. Fully 18,000 members are estimated to be in the Oregon division of the American Red Cross already, according to W. V. Hush, the field secretary, who is handling the campaign. Mr. Hush left last night for Baker. where a big rally will be held tonight: tomorrow night he will be at La Grande, Friday night at Bend and Sat urday night he will visit McMlnnvllle, to handle a big organization and mem bership meeting. Thirteen chapters have been formed outside of Portland, and Mr. Hush be lieves the membership will be, vastly increased beyond the present figures. The chapters at The Dalles, Pendleton and Hood River are active and their membership Is growing rapidly. While the membership campaign goes forward, class organization In Portland is being carried steadily forward. In formation on general class matters can be obtained from Miss Bessie Doyle by callng Main 8328 In the morning or Main 4204 In the afternoon. Mrs. T. B. Honeyman, chairman of the committee on bandages and sur gical supplies, yesterday reported the following appointments on the commit tee: Miss Carrie Flanders, Mrs. Julius Litppltt, Miss Carrie Harris, Mrs. Jesse Stearns, Mrs. H. Mather, Mrs. Paul Rockey and Mrs. J. D. Farrell. The workroom for this branch will be opened Monday In Llpman-Wolfe's store. operated by Mr. Rusk is asked. Total overtime performed Is alleged to have been 716 hours. ' The suit Involves the question of legal overtime on publlo works. A similar action was won In the District Court before Judge Jones recently. PAVING COMPANY IS SUED Question of Overtime on Public Work Raised by Engineer. Suit for $703.04. alleged to be due Lee Rusk, an engineer in the employ of the Warren Construction Company on the Eandy road from July 27, 1915, to August 25, ,1916, was filed In the Circuit Court yesterday against the contractors. The action Is brougbt in the name of the County of Multnomah for the benefit of Mr. Rusk. Overtime necessary in caring for the steam roller CASTORIA For Infants and Children In Use For Over 30 Years Always bears the Signature of CANDIDATES TO FILE TODAY Those Who Are in Line at 8 A. "M. Will Draw IiOts for Positions. Candidates for Mayor and City Com missioner at the city election June 4 will draw lots in the City Auditor's office at 8 o'olock this morning for places on the ballot. The time for fil ing petitions of nomination for candi dates opens at 8 A. M., at which time the candidates will be on hand, each seeking the first place on the ballot. The names are placed on the ballot In the order in which they are filed. Inasmuch as many candidates are ex pected to be on hand for the first filing, numbers will be placed in a hat for drawing for the first place. Fiance of Aberdeen Girl Killed. ABERDEEN, Wash.. April 24. (Spe cial.) Word has been received here of the death of Stewart Bralnerd as the result of an automobile accident in Philadelphia. Mr. Bralnerd was the fiance of Miss Frances Douglas, one of the best-known young women of this city. Miss Douglas was in the car with him, but escaped with slight injuries. She is now en route home. The couple are said to have been en route to the Anything Dainty "Goes Good" With Tru-Blu Newman When you're looking: for a tasty little cake to serve with dessert, ices or hot chocolate, ask for Tru-Blu Newman, the popular English Style Biscuit. A delightful cake in sandwich form, with chocolate flavored filling. At all good grocers. s Made right in Portland by the TRU-BLU BISCUIT COMPANY train which would have brought them to Aberdeen, It having been Mr. Brain erd's intention to come to Aberdeen to visit Miss Douglas' parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. DoutlHu. THANK YOUR GROCER if he asks you to try , a can of irp BAKING liL POWDER He wants to do you a favor he knows what brands to rec ommend from experience. V -.w - -f 1 -ttvri'2$?.lf-r- 1