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The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22
wa.hing white clothe..

White clothes can be washed very
easily by following these directions:
At night dip the white clothes. one
piece at time, in cold water, soap
each article, roll it up tight and place
in tub; when all the things have been
manipulated, fill the tub with cold
water. In the morning wiring the
pieces out into clean hot water mot
boiling, wash in machine or on a
board and rinse Do not use bluing. us
the soap supplies all you need in that
line. Do not boil them, as that makes
the articles yellow. Much time and
labor are saved and the clothes will be
beautifully white.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22
Sagebrush Land.

nuInDer OF Minnesota aud Iowa
farmers have gone TO Washington and
invested in farms located in a dead
level prairie tract or some 10000 acres
lying north and east or the Columbia
river, paying Ia the nelghbOrhOod or
Sl2 per acre, We understand from
some who have made such purcha ses
that the land in question Is covered
with sagebrush. that one has TO dig
down between 300 and 400 feet for
water and that there Is practically no
rain from April until October. These
facts prove cOneluslyely that such land
Is At best In a semarid district and
that unless water can be obtained
through Il system OF irrigation the pay
ment OF the above amount per acre is
very pcecnrlOus speculation. II Il
true that along the water courses good
crops VI wheat may be raised, bur we
are decidedly skeptieal as 10 the Iowa
farmer being al all satisfied with such
All Investment and a great deal more
skeptlcal as 10 his being willing 10 live
under tile climate aud physical e0n-
ditlons prevailing. sagebrush and bur.
falo grass are simple signals which ma
ture puts out warning the settler
against locating with a view 10 carry
lug ON ordinary agricultural opera
lions. aud the warning is one that
every prospsetor ror new land would
do well 10 heed. We hope the promise
OF the land agent wifi be more than
haif fulfilled Ia the case OF the men
who have made such purchases, but
ne do not expect 1t TO be.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

first class stenographer came back to
complain that she couldn't get a~place.
She wore a picture hat and jewels and
looked more like Il duchess than u
working girl and said she had been
chasing job three days without sue
cess. We told her we would guarantee
her a place at the end of a days search
If she would dress as we told her. She
agreed to this, and we removed the
jewels, replaced the picture hat with Il
modest and unpretentious one and told
her to put on neat white cuffs. She did
this and got work upon the Sc: :ond ap-
plcation. n."-Philadelphla Record
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22
Mrs. ELIZABETH BURLEIoH DAVIDSON

ANo. ELlAAbETH bUHLEldit DAFlDbON,
was elected as his successor, and Mrs.
Davidson, 10 the general surprise of
Maine people. was made vice president
of the institution
Mrs. Davidson was very well inform.
ed on the business of the bank. Be-
sides, she Is possessed of Il bright and
alert mind. she stepped into the ac-
tive life OF the institution as though
she had worked In the world of finance
for many years. From the beginning
OF her financial career she showed
much enthusiasm and acumen. Every
day she spent several hours in. her Of
fee, consulted the directors on invest
ments aud even Yentured To suggest
many avenues for profitable use of the
funds.
The other officers ceased TO regard
her as woman; they accepted her on
a basis of masculine ability; they re-
gardsd her as one of themselves. Con
sequently, when the president of the
bank died, In 1908, the directors unan-
imously elected Mrs. Davidson to the
office. In her higher position she
showed even greater activity and
sagacity. She assumed undlsputed
control OF the institution. Other bank
ing men In the state. when they heard
of her, smiled; later they said she was
a very bright woman. They came to
have much respect for her financial
shrewdness and cleyerness. The York
County National bank received high
er rating and has become more sue
cessful than ever under Mrs. David
sons management,-Bo Boston Herald.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

M WdDRfAN'S s a
@g)~S WORLD a
R) a Aa4a zrzYk5I
VI a9zz2kzzD
MRS. E. 3. DAVIDSON.
The Only Woman Bank President In
New England.

The Only Woman Bank President In
New England.
York, Me. is the proud claimant of
the only woman bank president in
New England, Mrs Elizabeth Burleigh
Davidson. She is the head of the York
County National bank. 1t is flourish
ing institution and in summer many
deposits are made by the famous Wis.
itors to the hafbor.
The bank was organized in Febru
ary, 1893, with James 4. Davidson
president and w. NJ. Walker vice presi-
dent. Mrs. Davidson at that time was
very much interested in her home du.
ties, and these home duties We're as
arduous as the duties of the head of a
bank, for in the Davidson family there
were six lively children. In 1901 Mr.,
Davidson died. Vice President Walker
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

A very simple experiment made by
an eminent bacteriologist determines in
a startling manner the potential dan
gers associated with accumuiations of
dust in living rooms. A pin point was
used to convey as much dust as SO
small a vehicle will carry. This yielded
no less than 5000 colonies of living
germs. when cultivated on gelatin, and
although. fortunately, every species
was not representative Of disease, yet
the majority We're potent sources of de-
composition and danger to health.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

1--WE try 10 impress our pupils with
the fact that they must look the part
when they are applying for situations"
said teacher of stenography in speak.
Ing OF his business. ITS lesson we
ind hard 10 teach, especially 10 the
pretty ones. who Insist on looking their
best, but we had a case the other day
which we VIII be able 10 use as an
argument and illustration In the future.
A girl who when SHE left Us was
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

We know of good many methods OF
stacking hay. but we certainly consider
the "chutc method" tho peer of tllcm
all for the putting up of thoroughly
rotten stock of hay II has absolutely
nothing to recommend IL unless 1t be
the getting of the crop Into piles In
the quickest possible mHnner Tie
ideal stack Is The one that returns TO
the owner The greatest per cent of
bright clean hay Wien IT Is opened. and
this viii never be found in the low.
broad irregular pile.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

With the increasing scarcity and
consequent higher prices Of lumber,
the value of cement as substitute
for wood In many of its uses is coming
to be more fully appreciated. Where
sand is eusily obtained cement is at
once available for stable floors and
foundations. The cement block is used
for the superstructure while the ce-
ment post with wire center makes
most effective and durable substitute
for the short lived wooden article.
These are but few Of the many ways
in which cement is supplanting wood.
yet 1t is clear that the industry, If 1t
might be so called, Is but In its in
fancy.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22
The nntI,tuy,.

The bath Is little tiresome to keep
in good condition unless great care is
taken. When the enamel is dirty and
discolored take some paraftln, dip a
piece of flannel into it and keep rub
bing the bath gently until all dirt is
removed; then wash with warm soap
and water. Zinc goods can be made
to look like new in this way. Paraf-
fn is used In many ways and is OF
wonderful assistance to the housewife
while waglng her war against dirt.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22
Alfalfa i'm the Orchard

1t seems somewhat strange in these
relative TO the value Of the leglimes
clover, alfalfa, beams. peas. etc.-as
soil renovatOrs and fertilizers, TO note
the advice Of an eastern agricultural
journal against the use of alfalfa as
an orchard crop "because the taking
OF three or four crops a year from the
land would he too much OF drain OH
the fertility of the soil" The writer
suggested, ia place OF alfalfa, oats, to
be cut green for hay, aud clover, the
second crop OF which was to be left ON
the ground The writer in question
seems to have entirely overlooked the
fact that the work OF the legumes In
restoring fertility to poor or exhausted
soils Is performed entirely, except when
the crop Is plowed under. through their
root systems and that the taking Of
two or even three crops Of hay from
the land would not serve to impair its
fertility. True it is that alfalfa does
not do well ON all soils and under all
conditions OF climate and soil moisture
put III any OICuuEu WutTe IL Gun De
made to grow It cannot be surpassed
rs a soil fertilizer and cover crop. Ex-
periments with it In some Nebraska
orchards show very striking results,
the difference in the growth and thrifty
appearance Of trees in portions OF the
orchard where it grew being very
marked. There Is no better soil fer
tilizer and cover crop for the orchard
than alfalfa il it can be made to grow.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22
Some Millionaire That | Have Ma.

oOIIIe WIIIIOhalres IhaI IIdVe Met
They didn't take me by the hand
And say "Oid chap, we've got
Some tips 10 make u million and
Wen hand you out the lot
That kind Of talk dt grieyes me yep
Is what | didn't hear
The time some mlllionalres | met.
IL really wasn't queer,
For 1 was on "A local and
Aboard The smoking Hir.
The evening paper la my hand
Aud rke a good cigar
The plntes We're rushing madly
through
On their especial train.
/ greatly fear they never knew
We met and met in vain
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22
LITTLE Economics.

Do not throw away your lemon peel.
Fill bottle with rectided spirit. and
when using lemons, cut off the yellow
part Of the rlnd and place in the spirit
You will find this quite as good as the
essence of lemon which Is sold In the
shops. Essence OF orange can be made
in the same way.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22
A Cnxy Ten TahIe.

One of the pretticst, coziest tea tables
seen lately was that on which Bull
garian embroidery mats, all in scarlet
on canvas, were used There were
centerpiece and square mats in Won
derful openwork. A glass vase OF scar
let nasturtlums and blue aud white
china made the table attractive aud
homelike.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

screw hooks, bunch of clotheshne and
d pole, light and strong. Place two of
the screw hooks in the ceiling ut dis
tance apart equal to the length OF the
pole. Pass one end of the rope through
one side of the double pulley, through
the single pulley and tie to one end of
the pole, then pass the other end of the
rope through the other sidc-of the dou-
BILE pulley and fasten TO the other end
Df the pole, says Success. Put into the
wall mt Il convenient height the third
screw hook so that ii will be under one
of the screw hooks III the ceiling. Then
hang the pulleys The double one over
the screw hook In the wall-to the
screw hooks in the ceiling. This will
leave n loop OF rope in which knots
are TIED so that the pole may be either
at the ceiling for drying clothes or fair.
ly low TO put clothes on IT,
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22
Look Pleasant.

Don't II you are woman with q
sad face. try to look still sadder. Chirk
up; smile; make your mouth into
Cupid's bow; force yourself to look anil
mated; try to be expressive with your
eyes. A sad, wan face never won ont
in beauty contest.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

A poor stand of corn may be due to
early and too deep planting, as well as
to poor seed. A big crop Of corn Is due
primarily to good seed and secondly to
Intelligent handling and care,
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

We always put faith In boy who IL
not afraid of work good hard manual
labor. Work Is the best developer and
preseryer OF the moral and physical
qualities which go TO make up man
~ man. Show us the plodding, Indus
trlcns boy not ashamed OF good hard
work aud We VIII show you the fu-
ture successful man, aud II he sings
willie he works SO much the better,
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

Soap bark jelly ia the best all around
cleansing agent that woman can
keep on hand. 1t may be prepared by
putting handful of soap bark in
quart OF boiling water and letting 1t
cool.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22
Human.

or Washington II Is recalled
He never told a lie.
But stiil when the assessor called
lie sinked the other eye.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22
Unsafe.

"l'd never marry red haired WON
an"
"Why mott"
"beeanse never would be able to
tell when she was getting red headed ,"
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

Many's the man who will kick OH
spending two days testing his seed
corn who Will stoieally plow half Al
stand OF corn. unconscious of the fact
that half OF every day IL absolutely
thrown away, ana whistle when he
cribs thirty bushels OF corn to the acre
Test every ear OF corn from which
seed is taken and eliminate this enor-
nous and inexcnsable waste.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

Old sheets and other pieces OF linen
should never be thrown away. but kept
In convenient place for use In case OF
cuts or burns or other accidents.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

The weather prophet who last fall
predicted severe winter on account
of the large size OF the muskrat houses
has been observing an ominous silence
OF late.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22
Made to Order.

"YOu seem TO be short on antique
furniture"
we are just ut present. but II you
viii leave your order we will make
you just what you want"
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

A gang of tile ditchers have worked
practically every day the past winter
on nrge contract ditch south of Rut-
land. in Humboldt county. Not bad
recommendation for our Iowa climate.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22
Up to Them.
And Several Other Ihinps.

''He couldn't stand It 10 be steward
OF the ship
NO, life on the ocean wave didn't
agree with him"
Make him seasick?'
$50 seasick that he threw mp his
Job."
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22
FARM AND
ORCHARD.
Some Very Helpful Hints
for the Farmer.
BY J. S. TRIGG,
Des Moines. Iowa. Corre-
spondence Invited.

There viii be more drantile laid in
northern Town this season than In any
five preceding years.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

An eastern farmer succeeded in
keeping his Jersey bull in very docile
and tractable condition by using the
animal regularly in Il tread power
which operated his cream separator.
He was also broken to drive. and the
children rode to town more than once,
the animal being hitched to two
wheeled cart Bulls, like human be-
inss, need something to do or they are
likely 20 get into mischief.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

Is there an Implement on the farm,
considering the great number in use,
that is more universally sheltered in
the open field than the hay loader? We
noticed one recently which had been
left in the meadow, the meadow plow-
ed, the corn planted, plOwed and final
ly cut with corn harvester. The. hay
loader still stood in the seltsame spot
aud will probably continue to stand
there until the field Is reseeded, ana
then how handy it viii beright on the
ground, yon know.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

Hay tea, made by sleeping bright
timothy hay In hot water. REINFORCED
by small ration of oilmeal, has been
found a very good substitute for milk
In the raising of calves. While perhaps
necessary only in emergency cases, it
is we'll worth remembering.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

While In conversation with lum-
herman lately the statemens was made
that not stick OF timber that had
been in the yard year but had In
creased in value ut least $5 per thou
sand.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

10 prevent too early blossoming and
consequent danger from frost the
strawberry bed should not be uncov-
cred too early. When done good
way is 10 pull the bulk of the straw
from the crown of the rows into the
spaces between, allowing the plants to
come through thin layer of straw.
The straw serves 10 keep the berries
out of the dirt. while the litter between
the rows serves as a mulch and makes
II clean urderfuot.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

If rabbits have gnawcd the young ap.
pie trees bat have not eaten off all or
tie light green bark. or cambium layer,
SO as 10 completely girdle the tree, the
injury can 10 quite all extent be over
come by applying several coats Of
grating wax. ii the wound is small, or
by wrapping strips Of cotton cloth soak.
ed ia hot grating wax about the tree
spirally, so as To protect the wound
from the air and sun. We have had
trees practically restored by this
method
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

II the manure has accumulated
around the barn this winter, get it out
now before the spring work com
mences. Put it on the knolls on the
meadow pasture. 1T is worth more to
the ground now than at any subse'
quent period. n left in piles and haul
ed out in the fall you lose all the sub
stance which the spring and summer
rains wash out
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

We need To say great many kind
things to counterbalance the unkind
things we did not need to say.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

II the boys and girls on the farm
always received us much care and con
sideration as the blooded stock, there
would be small disposition to leave the
farm when they arrived ut their ma
jorlty, and ON the other hand. there
would be very few parents who would.
have to spend their declining years de-
prlved Of filial regard and affection OF
sheltered by the county farm. While
some children are by nature selfish
and ungrateful. there are very few
who will not respond to considerate
and loving treatment bestowed during
childhood years in the home. Kind
ness to both animals and children Is
an investment that fetches large re-
turns-princlpal with its interest com
pounded semnnnually.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

In riding over the state we are inn
pressed more and more with the in
creasing number of really pleasant
homes there are on the farms. And
then we wonder why it is that so many
farmers, when they have attained this
almost ideal state and are seemingly
ready to begin to enjoy themselves, be-
come dissatisfied and want to move to
town and go into some kind of bust
ness. Does it give them more honora-
BILE place in society or make them
more thought of by their neighbors?
We think not Don't delude yourself
with the notion that the merchant has
snap. He has been plowing corn
these years. the same as you have, and
il lie has been successful his success
has been bought at the same price rs
yOurs-by the sweat of his brow. The
mercantile business has to be learned
from the ground up. the same as farm
ing Don't think that because you
have some money that you could invest
in some line of mercantile business
you could light on the top twig of thu
tree and sail off with the plum. You
will have TO buy your experience and
pay for it at the rate Of 100 cents on
the dollar. Most likely it will come
sight draft, with bill OF lading attached
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22
BINDING rw,Ne FROM FLAX STRAW

Following closely ON the establish.
ment OF penitentiary twine plants In
number of states have come the discoy-
cry and introduction of methods where
by fax straw may he utilized in the
manufacture Of binding twine The
first plant OF this kind is now estab-
liShed and in operation in ST. Paul.
Some Of the flax twine put on the mar
ket last year is said 10 have been the
equal of the best Ssal twne. The
straw is baled as soon as the fax is
cured. baled without thrashing and
shipped to the factory, where it is
worked up, the seed being saved and
sold and the straw worked up into
twine. The Importance of the Industry
will. lie seen at oAce, for il the twine
made is satisfactory it opens up new
and important industry in the flax
growing districts, where heretofore the
straw left after thraShinS has been all
almost complete loss. The develop
ment Of the business will be watched
with interest.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22
Conditional.

How time fiiesr
well. that depends upon whether
you've Just borrowed money at thirty
days 0E whether you are waiting for
a caeek from home"
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

South Carolina, which is the chief
strawberry center of the United States,
last year produced 2.T00 carloads OF
this fruit Ten thousand men, women
and children were required to pick the
crop
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

The finest lettuce which we rcmem-
Der getting from our garden was from
SELF sown seed which had been given
an early start by the sun on the south
side of an arbor vitae hedge. This was
transplantcd and SET about eight
inches apart These plants produced
regular cabbage heads. with bianched
centers. which were delicious. How
ever started. best results can he oh.
taiued by transplanting.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

Articles required: One small single
pulley, one small double pulley, three
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

Every farmer who can do so should
own small flock OF sheep. They are
In way plant scayengers-clea up
what the rest of the stock leaves and
make a large pRrt OF their living on
weeds that remain untouched In the
pasture ana meadow and only serve
10 bef0ul The land We have in mind
nice piece OF work done by flock
OF them. A timber lot OF some eighty
acres recently cleared grew up to a
mass Of hull thlstles, which matured
and scattered millions of seeds over
the pasture The sheep were turned
In the next spring and when fall came
not thistle was 10 he seen anywhere.
And the thistlos IN question were but
one of tie many weeds that were eff
Iectiyey kept Ia check.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

The efficacy of the wide tired wagon
as an aid in the making of good roads
Is finding recognition in IL number of
states in the Introduction of bills look
ing 10 Il reduction or the road tax for
all owners of the wide tired wagons.
This is sensible move and one that
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

With the coming of spring there Is
probably no subject that naturally
comes more under discussion than that
OF good roads The merits OF the King
road drag are 81 we'll known through
all OF the central western states that
a description OF the Implement Is un-
necessary here. In practical opera
lion II has proved the simplest and
most effective device for making
smooth, hard road yet discovered. In
number or Iowa counties. where tire
drag has been most extensively used,
boards OF supervisors have bought as
many as 200 for use on the roads OF
the county, at tie same time Offering
incentives with view 10 securing
their geaeral use BY road supervisors
and property owners.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-22

We passed seven loads OF hogs 60
ing to market the other day-tive
hogs TO the wagon. 800 pounds to the
hog and $500 per hundred pounds the
price This meant an extra hug and
kiss from the good wife and large
chunk of satisfaction when the owner
got home that night.