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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25
Cultivating Land in Summer.

Instead Of the usual cover crops sons
farmers prefer TO have the land cult
waited in summer, thus killing weeds
and permitting moisture and air to en-
ter the soil, the stirring Of the soil pro-
tecting the roots Of trees. Late in the
summer, about August. or after danger
OF drought Is over. clover is seeded and
left until spring. the scarlet or crimson
clover being preferred. II the land is
left in sod as a clover crop it is claimed
that the demands of the grass crop for
moisture and plant food in summer in.
Jures the trees
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25
The Feather Game.

A small feather with very little
stem must be produced to play the
feather game; also n tablecloth or
small sheet The feather is placed up
on this, and the company stands in a
circle holding the sheet
Some one gives the feather blow,
and the object of the game is to pre-
vent IL from touching any Jue.
Each one gives the feather pun
whenever 1t comes near HIM, and over
il goes to the other side again. The
excitement produced is very great, and
It is always IA most amusing spectacle,
the onlookers enjoying II almost as
much as the players themselves
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25
Beautiful Muslin Dresses.

The simple dresses OF sheer white
musins are beautiful made with many
rows Of cotton laces. and many OF them
button in the back. The sleeves are
elbow, with frills at the bottom. with
touches OF coral pink, Nile green or tur-
quoise blue satin ribbon. The lowered
muslins are quite the daintest and
coolest looking dresses shown and.
worn with the flower hats and creamy
laces are attractive beyond expression
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25
one Way to Play Marbles.

The boys OF Arabia have a curious
way of playing marbles. The marble
is placed in the hollow between the
middle finger and the forehnger of the
left hand. the hand being Hat on the
ground and the fingers closed The
forehnger OF the right hand is then
pressed firmly on the end joint OF the
middle finger which pushes the middle
finger suddenly aside. and the foredn-
ger slips out with sufficient force 10
propel the shooter very accurately
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25

fully appreciated, or we should see
greater effort in the fall OF the year TO
get in a supply for winter. Where
there are neither manure cellars be.
meath the cattle nor tight manure gut.
ters behind them near by, nearly or
quite half Of the value Of the stable
dressing will be lost. With a good sup.
ply OF absorbents all the manure will
be saved, the stable will be kept neater
and the air purer. III dry loan or saw.
dust is not at hand IL will pay to 60 10
the woods and secure a supply OF dry
leaves. Not only viii these make a
good bed FOR the COWS and prove
good absorbent. but the decay Of the
leaves also VIII add not a little fertil.
ity TO the manure pile. and eventually
% the son-N w York Tribune Farmer.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25
A Pretty Eject.

A white silk pett!coat has a pretty
effect when made with coarse net
rufiles trimmed with lace and narrow
white ribbon. At the lower edge OF
the skirt are two narrow ruffies edged
with the narrow ribbon slightly ruhied
Above there is a deep ruffle. pleated of
with the narrow ribbon. and in the
large squares made by 1t are appliqued
medalllons Of lace upon the net. A
very narrow ribbon-edged rufiie falls
over the top of the large one as a finish.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25

waists which present 10 the observant
eye no possible opening. II is extreme.
ly smart 20 have ornamental buttons.
large or small. on ones shirt waist,
but ii is equally modish 10 have no
buttons showing al all. This is done
by having pleats on either side OF the
front, beneath which the waist is but
toned without giving hint OF the fact
on the surface.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25
Improvement by Selection.

Improvement by selection has made
the live stock Of this country much
more valuable. 1t was once supposed
that three-minute gait in trotting
was very fast, and the four-mile run
ming horses would barely accomplish
that distance in eight minutes. A six
ty-pound sheep was large, and the ra-
zor.back hog was on every farm. To-
day We have trottlng horses that have
gotten close to a mile in two minutes,
the runner has nearly reached a min
ute and n half while sheep weighing
100 pounds alive are not rare.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25

far this distinguished style has beer
noted only on the long suede nous
quetaires that look 80 well with the
modish elbow sleeves. or course. silk
and lace mitts and gloves are fashion
able enough, but they can never com
pare with a pair Of fresh suede nous
| quetalres which are either ivory OF
pearl or the shade Of ones dress.
These handsome gloves remind one
Of the most fascinating Of sleeves for
gala daytime wear. or evening, either.
for that matter. The dress In question
Is Of pink figured white mousseline.
trimmed with cream applique four or
five inches in width This applique
| forms a band around the top OF the
| arm. and % the lower edge Of II Is
fulled a graduated fOunce Of the same
lace, the founce falling just below the
Zip OF the elbow at the outside OF the
arm and failing 10 reach il by two or
three inches at the inside. This is a
charming style for pretty arm. and
with the long gloves Is suitable for
many gala events.
Economical women are delighted az
the vogue Of blouse and slip skirt
modes. as the Innings may DE separate
and serve several purposes. a real va.
:iety is even possible with but two sets
one black and one white. Another OF
blue. pink. green or lilac. whichever
Is ones color, gives great variety, pro
vlding one has enough Over-dresses.
Outside, say, one OF black lace or net
and one of cream white and one fig.
ured mOusseline. These Over-dresses
need not be expensive. one white or.
candle, a couple OF figured ones and
perhaps a made-Over, with strips Of
lace and insertion, will enable their
fair owner 10 shine But, above all.
let no one undertake more than can be
carried out amply. The lower edges
Of skirts especially must be ripply.
one foulard, around the foot of the
flare, measures over twelve yards.
The French 10 the contrary nOtwith-
standing, there's a distinction between
a shirt waist and blouse. There ev-
cry waist Is a blouse, more or less.
A shirt waist is, or should be- n more
finished edition Of the masculine shirt
Intended TO be worn under "A coat But
a shirt waist Is "A shirt waist, of what
ever material IL be made. Not so a
blouse; 1t may be anything from the
plainest Of loose bodices 10 "A full dress
creation. 1t may be added to with
fichus, scarfs undersleeves, and, in.
deed anything that enhances its beau.
ty and becOmingness.
one OF the most charming hats seen
recently and worn with stunning ef.
feet by woman with brown eyes
and auburn hair. is of rich burnt
straw, the sole trimming being Of black
velvet ribbon in a broad bow effect.
Two great pearl CabochOns catch this
ribbon at each side of the front, and
the ends are drawn loosely around the
crown. then pulled through the brim
and knOtted next to the hair ut the
Observation-Disclosures Record.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25
Rose and Cherry Belts.

a novelty in belts consists of firm
band in substantial ribbon as founda-
ton. which is covered with flowers. \
rose belt has the belt itself covered
with the green leaves and a cluster Of
rosebuds concealing the clasp. An
other one has cherry leaves, with a
bunch OF the fruit in front.
Mrs. Ormston Chant the well known
British lecturer and sociologist, will
soon visit America.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25
oueer Hama ofa Nous.

Mice are to be found the world over
and nearly always infest the haunts
Of men. They often take queer no
tions into their heads about where
they shall make their homes, and one
Of the oldest OF these is here recorded
The mouse built nest in the tea
kettle, and as the lid was not open
enough 10 allow ingress and egress by
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25
A Spoonful of sunshine.

Little Kate was eating her breaktis,
one day. She had a spoonful of oat-
meal, aud was Just about TO raise s., TO
her mouth when the sun shone acIuss
It. making IL look yellow and warm.
20 mamma" said Kate. "think what
have Just swallowedw
What was it, dcarT' said her
mother.
"a whole spoonful OF sunshine-
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25

times wonder If they will grow up as
good friends as they now are. II they
will mate and match up as well to-
gether ten years from now.
Sometimes the other boys. knowing
they are really good friends, like TO
urge them on and set them to fighting,
and they are foolish enough to let
those other boys get them to do this,
but perhaps some day they will learn
better.
Do you know of any other boys who
ought to stop quarreling with their
friends ?-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25
Nothing to Gain.

There is nothing to gain during a dry
period by keeping the cows on a pas.
ture that has been injured for lack OF
rain. The cattle will be compelled TO
travel over a great portion of the pas.
ture in order 10 find food. and this
leads TO Injury Of the grass by tramp.
ling The better plan is 10 remove the
cattle and allow the grass an opportu.
nifty TO renew its growth
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25

way of it, even IL the mouse could
have reached It, the little animal went
In and out by way of the spout. This
answered very well until the little fell
low grew too fat to get through, as he
did in time, and one day stuck fast in
the spout and died there.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25
MAAZT talks Abour
XN>DolnanNnD


Don't wash the hair TOO often.
Let II have plenty Of fresh air.
Don't use lot Of washes aud lotions
you know nothing about
Give II an occasional dry shampoo
Nothing will improve II quicker than
careful and vigorous brushing
Choose your combs and brushes With
great care.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25
Hot Weather EaahInns

Quite the smartest thing In gloves Is
10 have ones monogram embroidered
Just at the top OF the trio of back
stitchings. The monogram Is embrold.
cred very finely In the exact shade of
the glove. the whole design having a
diameter Of scarcely q half inch. Sc
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25
A WIin-Unu Dexice

A lot of dry loan or sawdust oushc
to be put into the barn to absorb mois.
ture in the dressing Have bins at the
rear of the cows, if there is space. and
have covers that can be raised to n
level, and held so by inside cleats, as
shown. This serves as a shelf on
which milk pals can be set
This matter of absorbents is not
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25
Crochet Collars.

Irish crochet collars have taken Oh
dimensions in accord with their vogue.
Those intended for wear with coats es'
pecally are deep, reaching nearly to
the waist line i'm some extreme in.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25
The New skirts

Fashion leaders are dscarding the
smooth sheath-shaped skirts with ex-
aggerated foot sweep Instead, they
are selecting the newer models with
definitely vertical lines, some fulness
about the ,slist line and a generally
straighter effect
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25

A school for dogs has been estab.
lished in Paris with the object OF
teaching not letters. but politencss
The school room is furnished Will
chairs. tables and rugs to give the
necessary local color to the sur
youndlDgs. The dog pupils are trained
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25
Horse No Bigger Than a Dog.

A French scientific journal an.
nounced a few weeks ago that the
smallest horse in the world had just
arrived in New York City Sixpence,
it said, his name was, and II gave bis
height as seventy centimetres. Now,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25
A Put-Tp Job.

a womans editorial association had
a dinner in Topeka and one OF the
toasts. says the Chicago Chronicle.
was. Woman: Without Her Man Is a
Brute II must have been a cynical
printer man who set up the type. for
this was the way the toast read in
print: Woman. Without Her Man. Is
a Brute" Just how much OF a rumpus
this raised may possibly be imagined;
II certainly cannot be described
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25
Form Topics
shade For Hogs.

Be sure and have a plot OF trees in
the pasture for hogs 10 lie under dur.
ing the hot months. II trees are not
available, put up low board shed open
on at least three sides This will pre-.
vent much suffering and the hogs viii
DO much better A shadeless pasture
from 10 10 3 o'clock on a hot summers
day is the very worst place for hogs.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25

stances And the heavier the lace the
better. Pure white is first choice. es-
pecally to put on white
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25

One OF the mysteries in feminine
dress 10 the masculine mind Is how
women get into those trig-looking shirt
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25

Dows - ;areweli by bendl.g his head
10 "a " Jr lie - ;.-~nrd likewise 20
). "a up a handkerchief, glove or fan
that has been dropped and to return It
to the owner. lie Is taught, further.
20 walk with proud and prancing
steps" when out with his mistress.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25
Not In ul.I.la.

The mllkman doesn't know much
about the cream Of society .-Phlla.
delphla Record
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25
The Tight Rope walker.

We need two corks and four matches
The matches we insert into one of the
corks in such a way that they form
the arms and legs of the little man, as
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25
ouicki

What word may be pronounced
quicker by adding a syllable to itJ
Quick. Baltimore World.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25

twenty seven inches wide, two and n
half yards thirty-two inches wide or
two yards forty-four inches wide will
be reuuired
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25

New York Clty.-shlrt waists that
are full at the shoulders suit many fig
ures better than any other sort and
make admirable additions 70 the ward
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25

Canvasbaek ducks are still abundant
In some parts Of Mexico.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-07-25

IN r"" s'>= .isi;s iuinn.ag up
"a ths 'aH. o. s,giDg a low
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-21
Saved IIis master PROM ! scar.

The ve-year-old son OF John Lu-
kens, living ON q farm east Of Manton
postofice, in southeastern Shasta, was
saved from death by a faithful shep-
herd dog. The boy had gone into the
woods with his elder brother hunting,
and the dog accompanied them as conf
pany for the small boy, to whom he
was firmly attached
A short distance from the farm the
elder Lukens spied n squirrel and gave
chase. the little boy and dog staying
behind. In a short time the cries of
to child and haying of the dog
brought the elder Lukens boy back
to the spot where he had left them.
The dog had nearly finished a good
sized brown bear in bloody fight.
The bear had evidently attacked the
boy and handled him roughly. as sew
eraI severe scratches and cuts were
found on his head The dog appar-
emily sprang to the rescue and saved
the youngsters life. The bears hide
now adorns the Lukens Sitting
aoor.-San Francisco Chronicle.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-21

AGentiemen' said the speaker, ris.
ing to his full height and almost car.
rying his hearers off their feet with
his matches eloquence, ''the time has
come for us TO assert our independ-
erce, We are freedom citizens God
has given Us as birthright the privil-
ege Of governing ourselves as we see
fit We bow our knee to no kings and
no princes. We have only ourselves
to blame il we permit others to deny
the liberty that our fathers have be-
queathed TO us-the liberty made sa.
cred by their hallowed blood appeal
to you, my fellow citizens, TO arise in
your might. Let us exhibit our man
hood; let us teach the world the great
lesson Of independence LET us
SAY. gents" yelled the jahitor. as
be suddenly stepped out upon the plat
form. I'm goin' 10 shut this hall up
now. Clear out O here. I've been up
three nights with the toothache. and
I'm goin' to bed early. Git before
turn out the lights on your
One minute and seven seconds later
the doors were locked and the great
rally for liberty was one of the things
that had Chicago Record Her
aid.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-21

sometimes by phosphorescent secrc-
tions which cover the bodies. some
times by clearly localized organs. Fig
ure is photograph OF poulpe
caught in the Antarctic Ocean at q
depth Of 1900 metres, and which was
photographed OH the Naldiyia inlsae-
diately after its capture. when ITS lum-
inous organs still shone. The latter
are twenty-four IN number some form
ing a crown around the eyes, while
others are placed on the yenhal face
and on the arms, the light varying
from fiery red to pure white Each
light consists Of small cup covered
with a black pigment and recovered
with a transparent lens.
Among the fish tile ceratides carry
before the head long stem sur-
mounted by luminous organ The
species which We represent flfir. /. No
81 was caught by The yailivia at 1890
metres OF depth before DaF-es-salam.
The pedicples, species at flat fish
who live "a the mud Al the Aettom
Of the SEN eagry On tho shout d hiiohea
organ sesslle and Sometimes pealcl
lated. which prohalSly serves ta Produce
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-21
Experience with Green Cut Bone.

No one thing can be fed 10 fowls
that win give better results than d
judicious and persistent feeding of
green or raw cut bone. When caring
for flock Of seventy fowls one win
ter, sixteen of which were White Leg
horns, / carried Into the house from
forty two 10 ffty-eight eggs per day.
This was during December January.
February, and when eggs We're highest
and other poultrymen We're not secur-
ing eggs. If fowls are matnred, and
II they have not been oyerfed with
starchy foods, ana if they have good
healtli, | can guarantee that there is
no one thing which can be fed to them
that will bring the results that will
the feeding Of cut bone and clover
I'll. B. H., Id Orange Judd Farmer.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-21

has Won. therefore. practically at hfi
mercy at the beginning Of the game.
and nlways al q disadvantages even i
You are armed. He is prepared 10
shoot with his gun in his hand. he IS
wide awake, while, your weapon may
be inst Out Of reach, and as you have
been awakened out Of slumber, Your
senses are not as alert as the man
who WIN Kill without single thought,
i.Seventl because you hear noise
in the house it does not follow that 1t
is caused by a burglar or. If you are
a roomcr in a lodging house, that the
intruder who has entered your room Is
one with evil intent When a man Is
more or less drunk all doors look alike
to him. and l have frequently found
roomers trying my door and even in
MY room. These conditions are trying
to the nerves: to be sure, but you can.
almost instinetively feel whether
man is there by mistake or with
burglarious intent. If in your own
house don't be too hasty on the shoot
If it is possible for a member of your
own family to have strayed into Your
room while in a fit of somnambulistie
abstraction.
Eighth, in shooting burglar, do
not feel that you are taking human
life.' The burglar is a human hyena,
aud, as ali Of the animal kingdom de-
spise the hyena, SO ought the higher
animals regard the burglar
lie is mi outcasti ali outlaw. a name-ess
creature; worthy only Of cxecration
and death, and compared with whom
the highwayman who gives you at
least chance 70 hand over your valua-
bles and go. is an honest man. The
burglar is the most villainous of vii
lains, and for every one removed from
earth by bullet. or locked up behind
prison bdfs, iaw-abidihg citizens should
give sigh Of relief and prayer OF
congratulation."
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-21

Silage for poultry is one Of the best
green feeds for winter. Where one
has 10 silo, somo clover Or corn .may
be preserved in a barrel for the hens.
Here is the way one successful poul-
tryman does if: Select alright barrels
and in the bottom place six inches
green grass OF clover. Pound tbs
down with rammer and continue
filiing and pounding until the barrel
is full. Cut corn fodder can be used
in the same way. Tie tighter the ma.
terial IS PACKED the better 1t will keep.
Press The head ii and keep the barrel
in d cool place
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-21
Lick OF CRIT.

Although not an article Of food
grit is necessary TO a birds welfare
ard must be thought Of as a possible
cause of trouble IN my work Of ado
yising in poultry troubles, | have
opened dozens OF broodeg chicks that
had both crop aud gizzard filed with
grit grit and nothing else. 1t is not
safe TO place clear grit and nothing else
before little chicks They are hungry
and VIII fill up Oh grit alone IL that is
a. within reach. It forms n solid inn
FACTION that is hard to break down.
and many chicks die as a result OF it.
Adult birds shut in during the win
ter months away from the soil need
grit, and it mUst be supplied 10 have
the birds keep healthy and lay eggs.
If kept before them they viii help
themselves, and not be obliged to
scratch over the droppings to get filthy
grit that has been through the fowl.
Filth in any form is dangerous to
health and being introduced on grit
does not lessen the risk.-Home and
Farm.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-21

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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-21

May Manton model suits both the odd
bodice and the entire gown, aud in
cludes some Of the best features Of the
season, the soft full sleeves under snug
upper ones The pointed cuffs and coll
lar. with al entirely novel bolcro, The
original Is made Of white crepe de
chine with Venetian lace and is worn
with garniture and belt 81 pale green
velvet, shut combinations without mum.
Der might be suggested Chiffon Is al
ways lovely for tle waists, as me
crepe, nillon louisiue and an soft silks
and woods while the jacket can be lace
sof any sort Of one d the pretes flow
cred silks
Tie Foundation lining tits snugly and