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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26

works which have followed from her
pen since that time has earned so wide
q fame as her first effort. In 1894 she
published "Our Manifold Nature in
1897 'The Beth Book" in 1898 "The
Modern Man and Maid'' and in 1900
~'Babs, the Impossible" The last
named book came nearer than any of
the others to reaching the high tide of
popularity attained by the Heavenly
Twins" Miss Grand was born in Ire
land. Her father was Edward j.
Clarke, lieutenant in the royal navy,
and her mother the granddaughter of
Robert Bell, of Humbleton house,
Yorkshire. The future author was
married at 16 to Lieut.. Col. McFaH, a
brigade surgeon in the army, who died
in 1898. AS wife of the Ubiquitous army
surgeon Miss Grand travelled through
the east generally. She is intensely
interested in the general movement
for the uplifting of women and is vice
president of an English woman suf-
frage association.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26
COUNTRY HOME COMFORTS.
How to Obtain Some Very Pretty
House and Piazza Effects Mt .
Noninal Expense.

In furnishing a home a variety OF
pretty effects can be gained by small
seats which hug the corners closely.
Among the latest are those with a
single ornamental end of fine etched
wood cut out in appropriate shape.
The couch is low, well cushioned
and equipped with some three or four
pillows of any spring-ike material
which matches the seat, while the un-
ornamented end is finished simply
ion to the floor, the entire length Of
the seat.
This one tall end may be an at
tractive feature of those skilled
in typography, but to be at its best
it should be made of holly or bass
wood, cut in sections, and then Joined
to prevent warping. If desired, on
the inside of this end there can be
shelf for books and the like. The
design may be outlined and then
burnt in. It may have a floral dec
grafton, pastoral scene or an en-
bellishment of cupids and blossoms,
taking care according to the rules of
this art that if the background is
dark the design should be light, or
reverse the picture leaving the
ground work light.
AS for coverings there are charm
ing stuffs in cotton tapestries, liberty
cretonnes, sateen quill and the pretty
Normandy dimities. Any of these look
well, as their flower effects are gay
and brilliant, while the cushions may
be made of Priscilla silk in any of
the solid and delicate tints preferred
Among the striking novelties for
country homes is the Darby and Joar
chair, a low rocker for two, on the
one foundation. The wood of heavy
make is painted in good tone OF
forest green, the rush seats in bril-
liant tints of red. These odd pieces
are severe in form without ornamen-
tation of any kind. They are in diff
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26
A Dainty from Australia.

Here is an Australian breakfast
dish. Boil and mash some potatoes,
place part of them on a dish well
spread with butter, salt and pepper;
cover with the contents of a tin of
lobster or salmon, then spread the
remainder of potatoes over, and place
in the oven till nicely Drowned. Pour
over melted butter favored with
anchovy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26

81 do not feel the confidence !
would like to in that young man you
are engaged to-" said Ethelinda's
father. He talked about nothing
but the stock market while he and
I were together
eyes," answered Ethelinda. 'He's
a little worried about that CONVERSE
ton himself. He says that if you
don't know any more about stocks
than you appear to, he's liable ia
have to support the entire family"
Washington Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26
COUNTRY HOUSE FURNISHINGS.

ferent woods, like ash, walnut AND
heavy white pine, which is painted in
dark, rich colors, their gayety lying
in the stuffs with which they are dec
GRATED.
Another pronounced style is the
King Arthur chair, an artistic and
decorative hall or piazza furnishing
which can be converted into a table
at need. It is of walnut roomy, low
and cushioned. It's back is great
oval covered inside and out with nut.
brown leather. The chair when not
in use serves as stand for the oval
which, by closing the hinges, forms
a table, and is quite large enough for
four at game of cards or for a
slight repast. There are book
shelves which hang against the wall,
on which are appropriate notices,
and peculiar 1ounging chairs with
wide, long arms held in place by a
seat of stout crash of striped and
plaid effects.
For draperies the top ruffle is
again to the front. The windows
when treated this way have first
sash curtains of dotted Swiss, which
are 1ooped back or slightly parted in
the middle. At the top of the wood
work hangs a long cream-colored
dimity with flower border or COW
cred with wild roses, and over it a
drapery. The frill and it's hangings
are on separate brass rods of slender
make.-Chicago Record-Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26
A broken Engagement.

Il hear your engagement with Miss
Minks is broken off? How's that?"
Hill-Wel, you see, that beast of a
parrot of hers was always yelling:
"Oh, Charlie, you shouldn't"
Hampson-But what difference did
that make? Your engagement was
not a secret.
Hi11-No, and my name isn't Charlie.
Glasgow Times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26
RIaek In<rntitude.

Miss Titters-So your husband has
been sick, has he? Did you get nurse
for him?
Mrs. Cooke-No; I nursed him my
self.
Miss Titters-How grateful he must
have beent
Mrs. Cooke-Not. he; he grumbled at
the beef tea just because I favored it
with cream and sugar.-Brooklyn Life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26
rhe Rox.l Cr.a1e of italy.

+ "A remarkable cradle is that which
has been sent to Rome for the little
heir to the throne of Italy. It was
made at Naples and is of tortoise
shell, richly inlaid with gold and
amounted on golden rockers. Victor
Emmanuel l., the grandfather of the
present king, was the first occupant
of this beautiful cradle, which was
made specially for him.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26

They were speaking of the wedding.
ct was high church affair, I un-
derstand,' suggested one.
Here the head of the house and ia
Their of the bride became suddenly in
terested.
"Highi" he exclaimed. High! Well,
if you had to pay the bills I guess you
would think so."-Chicago Post.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26
Hard Soap for the Laundry.

Use hard soap in washing clothes.
In boiling white Globes add a table
spoonful of turpentine to the water
to assist in the whitening process.
Boiled starch is much improved by
the addition of salt or little gum
arabic dissolved. Another hint in
reference to starch is that the iron
will not stick in ironing if the starch
has been mixed with soapy water.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26
Rank HeFeay.

Mrs. Cobwigger-Why did you ex-
pei her from the Woman's club?
Mrs. Dorcas-She made a motion
that instead of engaging a professor
of Hindu philosophy we should hire
some one to teach US how to step of
car, how to sharpen a pencil and
how to carry an umbrella in a crowd
Town Topics
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26

All in the Adjective.
II Oldboy's merely called dog
Ready to fight is he,
But If a sad dog he is called
He thinks 1t f1attery.
Chicago Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26
An Up-to-Date Bishop,

A Methodist critic, wishing to put
his bishop ''in hole" or as DR.. VIII
liam Everett would say, ITO deposit
him in a cavity" asked in an open
meeting whether or not the bishop
came to the conference in a Pullman
car. eyes," the bishop cheerfully re-
Piled; edo you know any easier
way ?"-Boston Christian Register.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26
Doubtful Compliment.

Doubtful Compliment.
''Did you read my new book? asked
the very new and very Young author.
Eyes, rejoined the party of the
other part.
did you like it?" queried the Y.
y. a.
'My dear boy" replied the home
grown diplomat, 81 assure you that I
laid it aside with a great deal of pleas
Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26
wealth Brfnxs Freedom.

Silas-These blamed city table man
ners are all bosh. If only had few
thousand dollars I'd show you how to
eat with my knife.
Cyrus-Suppose you had few mii-
lions?
Silas-Gosh! Then I'd sharpen the
caryin' knife on my boot.-Chicago
Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26
Up a stump:

Aunt Geehaw Cat restaurant, whis-
pering)-Oh. Joshuway! you mustn't
pick your teeth at the table with a
forki It amt swe1li
Uncle Geehaw (desperately)-What
am goin' to pick 'em with. then?
I read you mustn't never put your
knife in your mouth in polite sas-
siety!-Brooklyn Eagle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26
Yearnfng for the Impossible
Where the Difference Lie,

'You speculate occasionally, / be.
lieve?'
mo; I regret to say that I gamble
in stocks
"What's the difference?"
'Why, it's speculation when 1 win.
and it's gambling when some other
fellow gets the best of it. I thought
everybody knew that."-Chicago Post.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26
Ambition.

My happiness would be complete
With what have If
Could know that no one else below
The sky had more than I, and no
One else stood quite as high
Chicago Record-Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26
clear Ont Of Key.

Lucy, where's that other tall
beau you used to have?'
Laws, Miss Nancy, I dom went
back ON dat man; he didn't have no
taste at all-dat man wo' silver shirt
studs when he had gor trout tool"
Chicago Record-Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26
Joys of the Suburban Hou.ehoI

Joys of the Suburban Householder.
Now come the moist and sticky days.
IT'S Suitry everywhere.
The music from the frog pond steals upon
the evening air,
IT'S time to put the screen doors up, but
all the screws are gone.
The cottonwood is shedding, and the plan
tain's on the lawn.
Chicago Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26

Stouc Party-Now, then, waiter,
what lave you got?
Waiter-Calves' brains, deviled kid
neys, fried liver
Stout Party = Here! Bother your
Give me the menoo! -
Punch.
YearnfnE for the Impossible.
eff 1 had a million dollars
Just then he stopped to think,
And said: eff had quarter
Id go and get drink"
chicago Record-Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26
Painful Ignorance.

That's beautiful child" said the
elderly bachelor, looking with great
apparent interest at the baby. st
seems to be biting it's finger nails.
Aren't you afraid to let it do that?
was reading only the other day
about the injuriousness of that habit
in children. It destroys the nails and
is bad for their little stomachs."
81 hardly think she'll bite her nails
to hurt" stifly replied the mother.
"She's only three months old. Chi
cago Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26
MISS SARAH GRAND.
Author of ~Heavenly Twinss Has
Achieved Notable Success ON the
Lecture Platform.

Sarah Grand, who has been delight
fng British audiences in her new ca
pacity as a lecturer, first became prom
fnent. through the publication in 1893
of the Heavenly Twins" None of the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26
DeluafOn.

Mans self-esteem will now and then
Make honest judgment fall;
For sometimes he's a Jonah when
He thinks he is a whale.
-Washiugton Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26
Kills Odor of Onions.

It may not be generally known
that sprig of parsley with dash
of salt taken after one has eaten
onions will entirely remove the dis
agreeable odor from the breath.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26

When We want advice that's helpful
We must buy 1t. all agree.
We get nothing good. for nothing,
That's not good for nothing See?
philadelphia Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26

Daughter-My betrothed must love
roses, for when he sends me flowers
he always chooses roses.
Father-Then I don't understand
why he should want to marry you
Meggendorfer Blaetter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26

Small Man-Yes, sir, he's con-
temptible scoundrel. and I told him so!
Big Man-Did he knock you down?
Small Man-No; I told him-er-
through the te1ephone.@Sketch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26
Better Than Evidence.

Jaggles-His lawyer is getting him
new trial. Did he find more evil
dence?
Waggles = No. The prisoners
friends found more money-Town
Topics.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26
Then and Now.

Minerva, DEAR" he called her when
He was tied to her for life;
But things are different now than then.
And she's called my nervy wife,
Chicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26

The SWAMI wish that frog would
go away. I don't like to propose in
public.-Chicago American.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-07-26
A Question of Proof.

A Question of Proof.
In spite of thorns let roses live;
Midst faults, let friendships thrive anew.
If there were nothing to forgive
How could we know that love is true?
Wa shington Star.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1901-04-06

is equal parts of cornmeal and
wheat bran mixed and made into
mush with milk. 'i'.r = '.''
The food for young goslins may
be the same as for chickens, but
after they have learned to eat
grass they usually care for little
else.
When a high price is paid for
eggs for setting it is hardly good
economy to set them under in
experienced hens.
After the eggs have been set
about a week they should be ex-
amined carefully, take out all that
are infertile.
1t is not a good plan to put eggs
of the same kind, but from differ
ent yards, under the same hens,
as the chicks cannot always be
told apart.
There is no difference in any
respect between chicks hatched
under hens and those Matched in
an incubator. If there is any diff
ference it is due to care and man
agement.
Feathers on the legs, very large
combs and wattles, and heavy
crests, do not add anything to egg
production and can be dispensed
with; nor does a yellow leg or
skin indicate quality.
The Pekin duck is larger than
the Alyesbury, is som Ell e S
creamy white, with deep yellow
bill, while the Alyesbury is always
pure white, with a bill of a deli
cate flesh color. .t...I
By putting a well-matured cock
not over 3 years old, with the lay
ing pullets and a fully-matured,
well-developed cockerel with the
old hens better results in Matching
may be secured.
Roup may generally be traced
to a want of cleanliness, improper
ventilation or undue exposure.
If these are properly guarded
against the fowls may be consider
ed reasonably safe. a.
While usually purchasers show
a preference for yellow skin and
legs, the best chickens for the
table have dark or willow legs
such as the games, Langshans and
Houdans.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1901-04-06
and more evenly distributed.

ana more evenly distributed.
About four pounds of seed will
be required to sow an acre. The
seed should he covered about an
inch deep. If the soil is rather
dry, a quicker and better germin-
alton will be secured if the ground
is rolled after the seed is sown. II
the land is anywise weedy it will
be best to sow a few radish seed
along in the row, as they will
germinate quickly and show where
the rows are. The cultivation
must begin before the weeds get
started. If the weeds can be kept
from getting fairly started, clean
cultivation may be given without
too much trouble. But the onion
plant is so small when it first starts
to grow that if the weeds once
get started it is tiresome task to
keep the land clean. A good,
sharp-toothed steel rake or a shut
fle hoe is the best implement with
which to begin the cultivation; it
may be used until the plants have
made sufficient growth to permit
the use of a garden cultivator.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1901-04-06

Brook maariou
districts this State and bothered with malaria for years. times
so could work and always conSipaed we'll For
had malaria bad in the spring when engaged blowing
that could do nothing but shake must have taken about barrel
pills besides dozens Of other remedies but obtained
any permanent benefit Last fall peach time had serious
attack Of hs then commenced take Rpans Tabules
friends advice and the first box made all right and have
been without them take Tabue each morning and night
and feel usually exhausted take three
day. They kept stomach sweet bowels regular and
have had the least touch Of malaria splitting headache since
commenced them know also that sleep better and wake
refreshed than formerly don't know how many complaints
Rpans Tabues will help but do know they will any the
honestly consider them the cheaespced medicine the world
years and have worked hard all e the
farmers both early and late and all kinds OF weather
and have enoyed such good health have since last fall In
fact neghbors have all remarked improved condition and have
said Sav John, what doing 10 look SO healthy ?"
will
i, %e: &c T e
6Dprues
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1901-04-06
FOR THE FARMER,
0aioas from Seed.

1t is not easy to have the land
for onions too rich. But the use
of fresh, coarse manure is object
ionable for two reasons. One is
that it makes the preparation OF
the land more difficult, while it
usually contains more or less weed
and grass seed that tend to in
crease the work of cultivation.
While plenty of manure can be
used pro6tably, it should always
be we'll rotted and fined and work
ed we'll into the surface of the soil.
If enough well-rotted manure
cannot be readily secured, unleech-
ed wood ashes or commercial fer
tilizers should be used instead.
Another item of importance is to
have the soil prepared in fine
filth before sowing the seed. A
sandy loan is preferable for this
crop on account of its being readily
worked and easily cultivated.
While it is Of no advantage to work
the soil while wet, every ad-
vantage should he taken to have
everything in readiness SO that
at the first favorable opportunity
the seed may be sown, as earliness
in sowing the seed is important
Land we'll plowed in the Fall,
with good drainage provided and
then the surface worked into a
fine filth is preferable to Spring
blowing. .t.s
1t is important to have good
seed, as good, even stand is one
of the essential conditions of grow.
ing a good crop. Mark out the
rows about fifteen inches apart
making the rows as straight as
possible. When, it can be done il
is better to use the seed-drill in
sowing, as the seed can thus be
more evenly distributed in the
rows.
Onions, however, may be trans
planted, and if they are not toe
thick in some places and too thir
in others, they may be taken uI
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1901-04-06
Ameae the Peultry.


Give the chicks plenty of grit
Glycerine is a good salve for
sore eyes in chickens. E'-.
Hens often cease to lay when
improperly fed.
Lath makes a cheap poultry
fence, but wire netting is better.
A danger to be avoided in keep
ing poultry is overcrowding.
Oyster shells pounded fine are
good for the hens.
AS a remedy for soft-shelled
eggs put the hens at work scratch.
ing. "'''''- "''--'"
An occasional feed of chared
corn is good for the hens.
Ducklings should have the run
of small yard when two weeks
old. ''.." a
Profitable results depend more
upon treatment and care than up
on the breed. "" .-...
Keep everything about the poul
try house clean, with plenty Of
fresh air and sunshine.
Always use pure-bred male in
the flock, no matter what the
breed, if you want the chicks uni
form. n"
Poultry should have a certain
proportion of salt in their food; il
is necessary to the promotion Of
health and thrift.
A fresh egg has limelike sur
face to the shell. Boiled eggs
which adhere to the shell are
fresh. ... - '
A teaspoonful of glycerine and
four or FIVE drops of nitric acid in
pint of drinking water will cure
fowl Of bronchitis. rt Hrt 2'
For swollen eyes battle the heat
with warm solution made of 6
teaspoonful of boracic acid in 3,
pint of water; then anoint with
glycerine.
For roup, dissolve Q teaspoonfu
of chloride of lime in a pint o
water and give the bird a tea
spooful of the solution.
The egg shell is porous, ant
any filth on it soon affects tn,
meat. The best way is to wip'
the egg clean as soon as gathered
! One of the best feeds for duck
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1901-04-06
Lyon County.
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periodicals, the publisher may continue to send
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riodicals from the office to 0kieh they are directed,
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Hi and ordered their paper discontinued.
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them uneatlsd for, prima taeie epidsnes Of intsn.
tional fraud
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