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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-29
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Site for the Apple Orchard.

The site for the orchard should gen
orally be on slope, so that the roots
OF the trees shall not stand in the
water 1t is an old saying that the
feet of the apple tree must not be in
the wet or it will not do we'll" An
exception may be made to this rule
for the territory known as the arid
belt, as the water in the soil there is
never enough naturally to damage the
trees, and where irrigation is prac-
ticed both the water supply and the
drainage are under control If for
any reason a level piece of land has
to be selected it must be well drained
II 1t IS in humid region. A neglect
OF this important point often means
failure, and there are thousands of
Improbable orchards to-day standing
with their feet in soil so wet that
they can never give a good account of
themselves
In some cases drainage is natural
the soil being underlaid by a stratum
of gravel that carries off the water
Or course this is the best possible ar
rangement and cannot be equalled by
anything that man can do. We have
seen orchards on slopes and yet on
ground that was too wet for the best
results, no matter how well drained
Even though the land be a slope if
the surface is not more than three Or
four feet above a pond level the water
will be constantly drawn up through
the soil in such quantities that the
roots of the trees will not be able to
get the amount of air they need.
The higher the hill, within rea-
sonable limit, the better, as the air
drainage will be better. This may
seem small matter, but it not infre
quently happens that killing frosts
come in the valleys when they do not
touch the trees on the tops or sides
of hills. The critical time is when the
blossoms are out in the spring. In
the lower places the frosts catch and
destroy the blossoms, while on the
higher places they do not touch
them hard enough to be deadly. 1t
is sometimes only the difference of q
degree or two that settles the question
of fruit or no fruit
When an orchard is set out on land
that is surrounded by higher land on
all sides or even on three sides, the
water drainage is almost certain to be
bad and the air drainage is also bad
northern slope is looked upon as
the best that can be selected for ar
apple orchard; for the reason that the
trees on such a slope will blossom
later than on the southern slope and
the blossoms will not be so likely to
be affected by the late frosts in the
spring.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-29

shoulders, giving the broad effect, is
specially note worthy feature and is
peculiarly attractive while the cuffs
harmonic with it to a nicely.
The coat is made with fronts, that
are cut in two portions each, back,
sidebacks and uEder-arm cores, the
plaits being separate and applied over
the seams, while the yoke is arranged
over all. The sleeves are in one piece
each and are laid in box plaits which
are stitched for a portion of their
length, their fullness forming puffs
below, and are gathered into bands
ever which the cuffs are arranged.
The belt is slipped under the plaits
and closed at the center front.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is 61s yards 81
inches wide, A yards A inches wide or
3 Il yards So inches wide.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-29
New ColorS.

Shore resorts give many hints OF
new styles. One notes that bleu passe
(old blue) is one of the coming colors
which will be worn in late autumn and
in the winter of 1904-05. Broadc1oth
shows it well, but it is displayed to
perfection in the new velvetS and in
soft-inished cashmeres and the rich
looking Irish poplins. Other so-called
new colors to be worn chiefly in even
ing gowns or in velvet or satin EN-
placements to tailor frocks are almond
green, the exact shade of the pale nut
color seen in nougat, and the flushed
yellow called moidore, after the old
time gold pieces and the burnt orange
(cog de roche).
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-29
MuciIaeinous Coat of the Eau.


On the outside of every newly laid
egg is an albuminous coat or mucila.
ginous coat, according to the term
used to designate it. This is sticky
when the egg is dropped, but quickly
hardens. Its purpose is evidently to
keep out the air or to keep in the air
that is in one end of the egg. At any
rate it helps to keep the egg from
spelling. 1t is doubtless eficacious in
keeping out the germs that are every
where present in the outer air. The
egg that has this coat keeps longer
than the egg that has had this coat
ing removed. A good many people
wash their eggs as soon as they come
from the nests on account of stains on
the eggs or for other reasons This
washing removes the mucilaginous
coat. 1t is evident therefore that
eggs should be SO prepared. for that
they will be clean when taken from
the nests and not need washing. This
means that the nests should be kept
clean and also the yards that the feet
of the fowls may also remain clean.
Where yards are allowed to become
muddy the feet of the hens will soil
the nests and this will necessitate the
washing of all eggs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-29
Parish Fashion Notes.

Velvet and velveteens, plain and in
little fancy checks, will be among the
most fashionable fabrics worn in Par
is for street and visiting gowns this
coming fall and winter.
Fall hats, too, will be made entirely
of velvet Cor trimmed laviShly with
it,, to go with the velvet gowns.
Fancy gallons will be a favorite
trimming for both velvets and cloths
Trimming makers have never before
made so many nor such exquisitely
dainty styles in gallons and braids.
Bits of color twinkle in and out be-
tween the heavy, coarse meshes of
the braid in a way that adds wonder
fully to the charm of the gown.
Flowers and plumes, in every tint
of yellow, on down through burnt or
ange and cog de roche, to terra Gotta
and rich wine color, are being shown
on all sorts of stunning hats. White
chiffon and white null hats, with deli
cate touches of silver are among the
prettiest of the evening hats.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-29
Professional Insect Killers.

A report of the United States De.
partment of Agriculture says: 1t may
often happen that the amount of work
in a community is sufficient to in
duce one or more persons to under
take the treatment of plants at Civ
en- charge per tree or per gallon Of the
insecticide employed. Where this is
the case, and the contracting parties
are evidently experienced and capa-
BILE, it is frequently more economical
in the end to employ such experienced
persons, especially when a guarantee
is given, rather than attempt to do
the work ones self with the attending
difficulty of preparing insecticides
and securing apparatus for work on
a comparatively small scale. In CALI
fornia this is a common practice, andf
also in some of our Eastern cities, and
has worked excellently-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-29

blue cashmere, stitched with corticelli
silk and trimmed with fancy silk
made into banding but all the mate
rials suited to negligees of the sort
can be used.
The kimona is made with fronts,
back and sleeves. The fronts are
tucked to yoke depth and allowed to
fall free below that point while the
backs are tucked to give a box plated
effect and stitched for portion Of
their length, being pressed into place
below. The sleeves are wide and
gathered at the upper edges where
they are sewed to the sacque beneath
the shoulder straps. The band at the
front and neck Is cut in two portions,
which are Joined at the center back,
and is arranged over the kimono on
indicated lines.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is AIS yards 21
inches wide, Az yards 27 inches
wide or rs yards A inches wide. with
1 Is yards 21 inches wide for banding
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-29
Bedroom Color Schemes.

II ever there was temptation tc fur
nish bedroom in one color scheme
1t is certainly this year, for all the
good shops are offering complete sets
In bed furnishings in one color In
baby blue come California blankets
bound in broad white taffeta ribbon.
The cover for these is heavy white
linen, done in eyelet work or broderie
anglaise in a fiorid pattern. The pale
blue blankets may show through this
eyelet work, or a slim of blue silk NAV
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-29
Taffeta Is Popular.

With each week taffeta seems to be
given new lease of life, and cos
tunes built of it are used for all oc-
casions. Its adaptability for varied
functions naturally depends entirely
upon the lines on which it is built
1t is also material that does not be-
come monotonous. and one wardrobe
can safely contain two or three taf-
feta gowns. Checked taffetas of all
kinds remain modish- One recently
built in brown and white check has a
skirt cut round, barely clearing the
ground, hung in small unstitched box
plaits- The blouse jacket has a roll
ing collar of black satin and helnw
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-29
Apple Compote.

Peel half dozen red tart apples,
core and cut in halves. Have in read
mess syrup made from a quart of
water, sup and onehalf of sugar and
the juice and grated peel of a lemon
and half. AS soon as it boils put
in the apples and cook until they are
tender, but not broken. Lift the ap-
pies carefully into a glass dish, boil
the syrup until quite thick, cool a
little so as not to break the dish, and
pour over the apples Serve with
cream, plain or whipped
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-29
The Roots of legumes.

Recently in walking through q field
IN Illinois with Professor Hopkins,
that gentleman remarked that the
roots of leguminous plants differed
very greatly as to their value when
turned under, on account principally
cea the differences in their volumes.
Whs is contrary to popular impress
iSon. The idea has been that all
Eguminous plants had large roots that
Rnpplied considerable amount of
matter to the soil when turned under
The professor had in mind the con-
trast between the COW pea and red
clover. The roots of the red clover
contain three times as much manurial
value as do the roots of COW peas.
Last winter we published a number
OF articles on the value of the COW
horn turnip for fertilizing the soil, at
ieast SO far as the adding to the soil
OF vegetable matter is concerned. Cow
morn turnips do not belong to the
legumes, but it will be easily under
stood why some of our farmers think
SO well of them for plowing under
when we say that over forty per cent
OF the manurial value in the COW horn
turnfp is in the roots.
With most other plants it is far diff
being in the tops. With alfalfa even,
deep rooter as it is, we find the value
or fertility in the roots to be only 40
per cent of the whole, or thereabouts.
Of course proportion will differ as the
crops differ in volume and the kinds
Oh fertility in the soil. In a rough
way we may say that about 80 per
cent OF the manurial value in the red
clover plant is found in the roots. 1t
II interesting to note the great diff
ference in value between red clover
ana crimson clover, as to the roots
Inc latter named plant has only about
nve per cent of its manurial value in
the roots Not knowing this, doubt
less good many men have raised
crops of crimson clover and plowed
under the roots with the impression
that they were increasing the manu-
RAJ value of their land. In the case
of crimson clover the whole crop will
have to be plowed under if much good
is to come from it.
In the tops are generally found the
greater portion of the potash and nj
trogen. There is an exception in the
case of red clover in which the great
er portion of the nitrogen is usually
found in the roots. 1t must be under
stood that the proportions of the fer
t1llzers found in tops and roots are
subject to very great fluctuations,
running in some cases as high as 40
per cent.
In the main the relative value OF
roots for turning under are over-esti-
mated The popular impression has
been built up in some measure by the
occurrence on the roots of the nodules
that are known to contain nitrogen
The tubercles are however so small a
proportion of the whole plant that
this is of little consequence.
But in the consideration of the
value of the nitrogen in the root tuber-
cles another factor enters in, and that
Is the greater availability of the nj
trogen in the Observation-Disclosures Re
view.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-29
Native EveroreenS

The use of evergreens for winter
foliage effect is widely appreciated.
says G. H. RamSdell. For this pur-
pose the native pines, spruces, frs
cedars and hemlocks are available
Pines can be grown on almost any
SOIL If the white pine will not do
well, then the Norway might and, as
a last resort, the Jack pine can be
depended upon The spruce is very
effective as a specimen tree for the
lawn The red cedar and hemlock give
a denser foliage effect than the pines
and spruces, and therefore can be
used for backgrounds. In some locali-
ties of this latitude (Wisconsin) the
arbor vitae grows native, and, as an
evergreen hedge, its use can hardly
be equaled. A sandy bank might be
covered with a growth of native juni-
per to good advantage. But in plant
ing this kind of trees, a few are usu-
ally all that are necessary, as they
give a somber effect if too close to
buildings and are unhealthful there
also.
To the lover of the woods, wild
garden is just as interesting as the
usual one containing the standard fav-
orites. One can, with little labor.
grow at home in some protected cor
ner such plants as the tullium, blood
root, violet, lady s-slipper, and later
the golden rod, wild sun-fower and
aster. In fact, the golden rod and
wild sun-fower are so easily culti-
waited that they are useful as border
to larger shrub beds. Thus they add
color at time when leaves are dull
and rather the worse for the summers
heat and drouth. In any shady cor
ner collection of native ferns is in
teresting and instructive as well. Thus
one can avoid the trouble from grass
being shaded out -
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The Poultry Crop.

The reports received this year from
our numerous correspondents indicate
material increase in the supply Of
chickens, a fair Increase in the supply
of turkeys and ducks, and falling off
in the supply of geese. The weather
conditions have been rather more
favorable than for the past two or
three years. The season was rather
cool, but on the whole quite season
able, but in some sections of the
Southwest, the far West and the
North, the heavy rainfall caused a
rather heavy loss in the early hatch
ings, especially of turkeys, many OF
the young birds dying of wet and
cold. The fertility of the early eggs
also was somewhat affected by the
very cold weather during the winter,
leaving the stock not in as good con-
dition as when the winters we're not
so severe, but this was overcome later
by more favorable conditions. From
Iowa a number of reports stated that
rats had killed off good share OF the
early hatchings
Turkeys.-The crop of turkeys is es-
t1mated to be about Is per cent heav-
ier than last year. Our reports IN
most instances claim large increases
in the aocks of turkeys, but some
points which raised a good many tur-
keys last year report a material
shrinkage this year. On the whole,
however, we look for more turkeys to
come to market during the winter.
The season is unusually late, and
where in other seasons a good many
turkeys have been shipped in up to
this time, so far this year but few
turkeys have been received Then
arC rn hot II xx-ffI 4,
good crops, and in no need for imme-
diate money, can afford to allow their
turkeys to run until fall
Chickens.-The reports generally
Indicate very material increase in
the crop of chickens, and it is fair
to state that the crop at least is about
20 per cent larger than last year. The
weather conditions were generally
favorable. Farmers being in good
condition financially, and receiving
good prices for their eggs, have per-
haps not marketed their stock as
early, nor as freely as usual, and in
dications are that there is a large
quantity to come forward.
Ducks.-Everything points to large
crop of ducks-such at least are the
conclusions derived from the reports
received. The indications are for an
increase of about 10 per cent over last
year. Late prices have been more en-
couraging to farmers to raise ducks
Geese.-The crop of geese is esti-
mated to be about the same as last
year, possibly 10 per cent less. OF
ate the raising of geese has fallen off
considerably, with perhaps the Iarg-
est shrinkage in Illinois, where the
enactment of a law prohibiting geese
from running at large has made very
marked difference in the number of
geese raised.-Sprague Commission
Company.
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ern women and is
ev e r taking on
new forms. This
one is made with
a slightly open
square neck, while
the shoulders are
t r i m nj e d with
straps which give
t h e fashionable
broad line. The
m a t e RI al from
which the model
was made is pale
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-29
Latest Skirt DESIGN.

Paquin's newest skirt is very
plain one. That famous designer
seems to have discarded the balloon
top requiring yards and yards of ma
terial folded around the waist, which
he recently delighted in. This newer
skirt has a seam down the front, one
over each hip and one in the back
1t measures about seven yards
aroend the bottom.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-29

desired for rum
about suits and
jackets. This one
is adapted to both
purposes and p
all seasonable ma
terialS. AS illus
trated it is made
of wood brown
cheviOt stitched
with corticelli silk
and trimmed with
pearl buttons. The
shaped yoke that
extends over the
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Novelties in Evening Gloves.

Two novelties in white kid evening
gloves contest for favor. Each is
pretty enough to win patronage In
one the vogue of shirring is shown.
The whole top of the gloves, for a
distance of five or six inches, is gath.
cred into wide shirring. In the other
the novelty consists in lacing up the
side seam with a silk ribbon, ending
in tassels at the top.
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same time that
they are hygienic
appear to gain ad-
herents week by
week and month
by month, until it
is fair to say that
no other sort is
quite correct for
the costumes Ct
general wear. This
very e Xc e ] / e n t
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be used beneath it. The, down puff
which is to be rolled at the foot of the
bed, is of pale blue satin, with the
centerpiece and corners worked in
flowers, evolved from narrow ribbons.
The effect of the ribbon embroidery is
that of renaissance work
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the collar the sides turn away in point.
ed revers that are faced with Russian
embroidery The sleeves are finished
with loose cuff faced with black
satin and trimmed with straps of the
embroidery The undercuff is of white
pique and there is a waistcoat but
toning with small pearl buttons to the
turnover collar.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-29

Fruitmen sometimes blame the rail-
road because their fruit arrives in the
market in bad condition, according
to the report of the commission man.
while the fact is that they themselves
put it into the cars in bad condition
Fruit does not improve by shipping it.
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kinona Sacque.

The kimona in all its variations ha
become an established fact with West
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Crimson clover is valuable leg
ume, but it is not adapted to winter
ing in the northern United States.
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Norfolk Coat.

Norfolk coats always possess a GER
tain smartness and are much to be
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-29

The number of bearing apple trees
in the United States now exceeds two
hundred millions.
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Skirts that clear the ground and
render walking comfortable at the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-19
NEW YORK FASHIONS Pattern For Girls sllirred Coat Designed by
 Martha Dean

Not whit less picturesqua than the costumes of their mothers and srownup sisters are the frocks and coats provided for the little maidens, with less eiabora- tion as to trimming and make. The same general features prevail. and we have quaint, old fashioned air in all their styles. Tn this little coat here shown the front. back and sleeve are slairred in round yoke style. The neck and front are finished by a fancy stole collar. which may be of nna- tsriai or lace. This style coat is very be- coming to most girls and is very simple to make. The pattern includes dtted yoke lining and a lining for the sleeve. This coat would be charming in coarse, heavy pongee, with stole collar of lace over same or light blue silk. Black tafEeta and white louisine are both used in the con- struction of these coats. The color chosen depends entirely upon the wear or l1se one has for such a garment.
 Material required, 41s yards S6 inches wide for medium size.
 Pattern No. 4S51.
 Sizes. 4 g. 6. '. 8, g. 10 and 12 years.
 DIRECTIONS FoR4 ORDERING
 Send 10 cents to this ofElce. give number of this pattern. No A651. and state size de- sired. It will then Ee sent to you by mall postpaid. Be sure to write pJGtntv and aI- ways give fwlJ address Several days must be allowed for delivery og pattern.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-19

The last quarterly bulletin of the in- terstAte commerce commission con- tains what is termed ian alarming ex- hibit'' of the record of railway acei- dents for twelve months. Altogether there were 55,1So casualties, SYST killed and 51,343 injured. This is an increase over the previous year of y5,- 599 casualties, or 23s killed and 5,366 injured, and makes new record of disasters. These figures do not include accidents Sat highway crossings, to trespassers or persons walking along the tracks, in shops remote from the railroad, or to employees not actually on duty. Accidents of this nature al ways add several thousand to the total ] It is interesting to note that but three accidents occurred on roads provided With block signalling apparatus, and that these involved the loss Of three lives, whereas the roads not furnished with this system continue to contribute increasing lists of casualties to the records.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-19
MONDAY, DEcE1BER 1e. 1904.

Mrs Martha Tobey, who declares she was iibeled by the Scranton, Pa, Re, publican, was given q verdict for 6 cents. The jury, however, mulcted the publishers, Messrs Scranton & Son. for the costs in the case. Mrs Tohey and her 15 years-old daughter were visiting friends in stroudsburg about year ago anI smong the other places went to visit the Monroe county jail. The daughter in writing home to her father said. ''Ne are in jail, Tue Republican printed the story, making il appear that Mrs Tobey was in jail il stroudsburg. Mrs 5'obey sued the paper for libel, pnd the jury gave Ter q verdict for 1aEss ges ia the sum of 6 cents, and the paper became the vic tim of the chila's joke to that extent plus the costs in the case.