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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12
FEED THE RABBITS.
How They May Be Kept from Damag.
ina the Trees.

Where these pests are bad it is not
safe to take chances on anything else
than good wooden protector around
each and every small tree, but in
places where rabbits are not plentiful
the trees can be saved without this
expense.
Although my place Is pretty well
covered with trees I use no protectors
and have not lost a single tree. About
this time Of the year, depending on
the season, trim a few trees in diff
ferent parts Of the orchards, which
keeps the rabbits supplied with what
they desire of this sort of food until
the first snow storm, at which time an.
other days pruning is done and later
on they are fed again in the same way.
AS stated previously, rabbit will not
turn his head to gnaw a tree IL he can
get the same favorite food from
branches lying before him in a hori
kontal position. 1t is generally one or
a few rabbits that first get into the
habit of barking trees and others learn
ut from them. If when the first barked
trees are noticed piece of apple with
a little strychnine on it Is placed near
these trees you will find Mr.. Rabbit
stretched out stiff near there the next
morning. This medicine works quick
ly on rabbits, killing them almost in
stantly upon eating the bait.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12
GOWNS FOR THE GROWING GIRL
Deep Tucks Add Much to Usefulness
of the Garment.

In making gowns for growing girls
It is well to provide for the outgrow-
Ing Of the garment In advance, with
out spelling the effect In the begin
ming by making them too large and
Uniting.
For instance. the belts of the dresses
may be set up on the waistband In
stead of on the edge.
In this way one is enabled to
lengthen the waist line by setting the
belt down some two inches. 1t is usu-
ally in this particular that the gown
Is first apt to need lengthening.
Deep tucks are much in Vogue, and
are exceedingly convenient for this
purpose. 1t Is quite easy to leave
enough space between each of two
tucks to enable one to take others on
the wrong side under the wider ones.
These will not show at all. and can
be let out as needed, without any 9TH
er change In the skirt
The outgrowing of the sleeves may
be provided against In measure by
setting the cuffs up. instead of join
ing at the edge of the sleeves.
Also tiny little tucks may be taken
at the bend of the elbow at the in
side seam.
All these little points add to the
lifetime of frock, and mean great
saving to busy mother.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12
PROTECTING TREES.
Young Orchards Must Be Painted or
Covered with Netting.

Young trees should be protected
from rabbits for one or two years az
| ter they have been set in the orchar 4.
There are two systems of protecting
such trees, either of which mey be
made fairly satisfactory. One con-
sists of painting the trunk and the
lower branches with some form of
paint The best formula is one gallon
of water, one pound of soap, two to
four ounces of carbolic acid. This can
be painted on the trees with brush
or swab OF rags tied on the end OF a
stick.
Some prefer to add enough vene-
tian red to give the mixture a good
pink color or the consistency of thick
cream. Paris green is sometimes
added, but it Is of doubtful value. The
paint is of value only as it prevents
the rabbits from barking the trees:
killing the rabbits is of very little i'm
portance. Blood from slaughterhouse
has been used with good results, but
1t is inconvenient to prepare, washes
off readily and requires three or four
applications each winter. Axle grease
and coal tar almost uniformly injnre
the trees.
The other system consists Of wrap
ping the trunk and larger limbs OF
the trees with some material that
prevents the rabbits from reaching
per, grass rope, screen wire, veneer
wood, and cornstalks are all used for
this work with good results. Any
material that wraps tight about the
trunk Of the tree must be removed in
early spring This does not injure the
tree, as is frequently supposed, by
forming harbor for insects.
The use of wood tree protectors,
wrapping with cornstalks and mate
rial of that kind, seems to give the
best satisfaction Of any material used.
The cornstalks can be easily prepared
by cutting the stalk with a knife,
sticking one end in the ground and
tying the tops close to the top of the
trunk of the tree. BY using the stalks
in this way, a perfect protection can
be formed for the tree and one that
will last for two or three years and
finally fall away of decay without any
injury to the tree.
1t is as important to protect the
trunks of the trees during the sum-
mer as it Is during the winter. The
rabbits injure the trees in the winter
and the hot sun and borers during
the summer. Trees that are well
protected from the sun seldom suffer
badly from the effects of borers, and
for this reason it is evident that the
protection that will shield the tree
from the sun and last two or three
years Is an ideal protector to USE
Oklahoma Experiment Station.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12
CONTAGIOH A QUESTION OF
PREVENTION

Sinks, drains, eating and cooking
utensils, sick room linen and clothing
frequently carry the dreaded disco 7s-
germ unno dced by the household.
thorough and hygienic cleansing IL
the best safeguard against Infection,
and such "a safeguard is found In the
universal household necessity-Borax.
This simple preventive carries in It.
self, dislnfecting qualities which en-
ter the fabric or act u. IN the article
to be cleansed in hygisa,c manner.
eliminating every unwholesome prop
erty, rendering 1t contagion-proof.
while at the same time Borar is of
HSelf as harmless as salt.
Unlike most disinfectants which de-
pend upon their strength of odor or
harmful-to-the-system qualities, to ar
rest or prevent contagion, Borax is
Natures remedy, being easy to OBJ
tain and easy to apply, simple So
luton in hot water being all the appli-
cation necessary and requiring no
prescription, 1t can be obtained from
any grocer or druggist in convenient,
economical household packages.
In addition to its disinfecting quail
ties, Borax Is especially a household
necessity, and can be used for soften
ing water, cleansing and whitening
clothes, clearing the skin, whitening
hands, makes an excellent dandruff
remover and can be used on the finest
iaces or most delicate fabrics without
injury. while as an adjunct to the
bath it removes all odor of perspira-
ton and leaves the skin soft and vel
yetv
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12

they are small" However, because
large hats are being worn, do not go
10 extremes and get the largest one
you can find. Unless you can have
many hats, be moderate in your choice
of sizes and colors.
Purple, in all its regal splendor, has
been overdone in the large cities, and
Its life will be short one. 1t seems
the most difficult thing in the world
to make color fashionable and not
common. Women jumped at purple,
bought it in gowns, hats, stockings,
boas and every imaginable garm.erD--
so much so that the more exclusive
set are avoiding 1t.
This latter class have turned their
favor toward peacock blues, soft
browns, tea greens, all of which are
colors that will stand the test of a
second seasons wear.
All hats must tilt down. Most of the
shapes are modified forms of the
mushroom, falling rather low In the
back and are worn well off the face.
No bandeaus are worn In most of the
large hats, but If any is used, it must
be even all around the crown and NOT
over a half inch in width.
This gives just enough place to put
your hatpins through; but many of
the handsomest hats are made abso-
lutely without bandeau, setting close
on the head Nothing is raised at all.
Little hooking birds are among the
newest ideas in hat trimming, their
appearance being caused by the de-
mand for the peculiar tinge of blue
green which is found on the plumage
of this bird. They are not cheap, but
are exceedingly smart on a hat that
blends those shades.
Another new idea is the square
bows of velvet ribbon such as are pic
tured. This effect is made by wiring
the ribbon two ways across the ribbon
and directly through the middle. 1t is
very upto-date trimming and helps
to fill in around the crown of the
larger shapes.
Embroidered bands of hand work
are being used around the crowns of
velvet hats to give them a bit Of life.
These hats are to be purchased in
shops where Japanese trimmings are
carried and sell from $1.75 up. To
an otherwise dull hat they give dash
and style that Is inimitable. Some
times buckle is made of heavy buck
ram and covered with this gay en-
broidery instead of running the band
around the crown.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12

81 believe you've saved my life" he
murmured, 81 felt myself sinking
away with every breath till l heard
your voice"
Il heard you come in the alley with
the policeman" whispered Molly,
and | knew you told the truth.
am so sorry"
We'll, you're a blessed woman!"
said he fervently. Both for beIiev,
ing the story of an unfortunate man,
and for thinking to bring me the wa,
ter. I'm a respectable farmer, from
II miles west of Veneering, and it's
true about the sunstroke. He found
me lying on the ground. and of course
took me for drunk. have money
enough to maize some one smart for
this-only there's the disgrace of the
police court in the morning"
''If you've friends In town, maybe l
could see some one FOR you, tonight"
whispered Molly timidly.
The man Strengthened himself. The
very ideal" be exclaimed. go to DR..
Roberts, on Fourteenth and Locust
streets. Ee treated me last month
when | was sick. Here's the envelope
he addressed to himself when
he receipted my bill. Give it to him
and tell him about this
Before he had time to say more,
Molly seized the envelope and slipped
away. The young man felt his way
to the shelf-like berth in the corner
and sat down to rest Somehow, the
darkness did not seem SO intense as
it had before, nor did he feel exhaust.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12

ed The cold water had refreshed
him, the kindly words of the little
Samaritan had strengthened him. His
heart felt warm when he thought of
her.
In less than an hour he heard a tap.
ping on the bars.
CDR. Roberts was very angry" she
whispered, "and went to headquar.
tiers to see about your case. He says
that he'll bring the officers right away.
I'm so glad. Good-by."
But wait" said the prisoner. Tell
me your name. want to know whom
to thank.-fof this great service"
''Isn only Molly Britts.." she wills
pered, 'sand I-.work for Mrs. Revell
across the alley. You're welcome.
I'm sure. but It's not likely you'll
ever see me again"
''But I'd like to know why I won't"
was the answer. 'Am l just to for.
| get all this? John Derring Is his own
master, and he'll probably see you
before he leaves town tomorrow"
'But-but-I don't want you to see
me-" answered she, glad that the dark
hid her bushes.
"Why?" he urged.
"Oh-because I'm so--ugiy!" whis.
I pered Molly in agonized confusion
that made the brand on her cheek
burn and throb.
"Oh!" laughed the young man soft.
| ly, tone of relief In his voice. Youth
have to let me be the Judge of that.
/ Shake hands till tomorrow" as Mol
/ ly's work hardened little hand slipped
through the bars into his warm clasp,
land take my God bless you along
with you. Good night"
John Derring, pale from his expe.
rience Of the night before, stood be.
fore Molly In the kitchen the next
morning. She blushed and quivered
painfully. but not by the tremble of
an eyelash did he show that he saw
the throbbing mark on her face, and
from that moment she worshiped him.
Three months later she stepped out
one morning, clad In modest gray, and
went with him to the nearest parsor.
age, where they were married much
to Mrs. Revells dismay and disgust,
that lady giving speech to some of
her burning thoughts on ingratitude.
The once forlorn. heart-starved lit.
tie woman is a merry, lovable and be.
loved wife now. and the red mark.
tlat was the heaviest burden of her
early years, Is fading. since, secure
in her husbands love and admiration,
she has ceased to be conscious of It..
On cabinet In their parlor stands a
! little tin cup, curiously bent and bat.
tered. souvenir, so John laughingly
tells Molly, Of her ''jail-bird."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12
ORCHARD TRIMMINGS.

Ashes are one of the best fertilizers
for fruit of all kinds.
Careless picking and packing loses
many a dollar to the fruit grower.
Plant apple and pear trees this fall,
but let the stone fruits go until spring
With the prevailing high prices for
foodstuffs, let the farmer ask himself
whether he is getting his share.
Be sure and see that all the vege.
tables are properly housed so that the
freezing weather will not spoil them.
There are ten rules for growing ap.
pies. The first Is prune. fertieze, cul.
tivate and spray. The other nine are
like unto the first.
While you are thinking about fixing
up for winter don't forget the apple
trees. Unless these are protected rab,
bits and mice are apt to kill some of
the finest trees during the winter.
Go at the work of growing an or
chard as you go at the work of grow.
ing any other crop. Plant with care,
protect in every way possible, cnlti,
vate and fertilize.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12

seven inches thick. is made of four
very full ruffies of the spotted net,
each wider than the other and set on
an inch wide band of white satin. The
edges Of these four ruffies are finished
with full pleatings of the malinette,
giving sole fluffy effect, which
is possible with no other material.
The malinette being moisture-proof,
the dampness in the air only serves to
give it more body, SO that after all
ruche of it is quite satisfactory in.
vestment. The rounded ends of the
ruche are finished with short and long
loops of white satin ribbon depending
from large rosettes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12
RATHER A POINTED REeukE
Minister'S Amendment to Usual Grace
Fitted circumstances.

A Pennsylvania divine formed one
Of a house-party in Philadelphia
where the younger son, in accordance
with what the clergyman observed to
be his constant habit, as soon as he
had seated himself at breakfast i'm.
mediately possessed himself of large
slice of bread, the quality of which he
proceeded to test by liberal mouth.
full.
The minister, stickler in such mat
tiers of propriety, gazed blandly az
him for moment or so; then he fold
ed his hands and closed his eyes In
preparation for grace
For what we are about to receive"
he intoned with painful emphasis.
land for what our young friend has
already received, Lord, make us truly
thankful Harper Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12
Weak Ankles.

The turning of the ankle caused by
high heels may or may not result in a
serious sprain, but often the pain Is Sc
we're and is followed by weakness
of the joint The white of an egg,
stirred, not beaten. with salt enough
to make it the consistency of soft
frosting. is an excellent dressing for
weak ankles. Apply some to the
ankle and smear what is left on the
bandage of white cotton and wind this
firmly about the ankle and fasten 1t
securely. /. gives very comfortable
support and can be worn indefinitely.
II 1t should crack, moisten 1t with
water and keep the ankle perfectly
still until it dries again.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

oy local applications, they cannot reach the dis
cased portion Of the ear. There is only one way 10
cure deafness and that by constitutional remedies
Deafness 10 caused by an inhamed condition of the
mucous lining Of the Eustachian Tube. When THU
tube is tnaamed you have rumbling sound or i'm.
perfect hearing and when is entirely closed Deaf
ness Is the result and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored Its normal condi
tion hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases
out OF ten are caused by 0atarrh which IL nothing
but an fnfamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We win give One Hundred Dollars for any case of
Deafness Caused BY catarrhl that cannot be cured
~ Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, O
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constellation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12
FOR THE TOILET TABLE.
Useful Cushion Designed for Hatpina
and Other Articles.

When pincushion Is intended for
hatpins it should not be of very light
nature, or 1t may easily overbalance.
A useful little pincushion is shown In
our sketch that is not likely to over.
turn. 1t consists of small white jar,
on the outer side of which pretty
little floral design has been painted.
A circular cushion, covered with vel
vet, Is made to exactly fit the In.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12
In Silvery Satin.

An extremely charming dinner
gown is of dull, silvery green satin.
The gracefully faring skirt . quite
tight at the hips. The bodice is very
pretty, the shoulder straps only being
made of sati,, and the front and un-
dersleeves Of silver lace and cotton
crochet, combined with gold thread
ard coral beads. Green chiffon con-
stitltes the upper sleeves, tucked and
strapped with satin. The straps are
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12

counts-the way the bow is tilted,
In manner in which the ribbon is
twisted, the exact angle of the feath.
ers and such little things that make
or mar a fashionable hat.
Hats are really huge in size and we
see no signs of anything else. 1 asked
fashionable milliner the other day
IL he had any small hats. 20, yes" he
said. "a few for old ladies and some
plain ones for motoring.
"rhat's ALL We can't sell them If
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12

tetrior, and this Is fastened in with
glue. To finish off the cushion a rib
bon with bow on either side may be
tied round the neck of the jar. The
cushion should be filled with emery
powder, mixed with bran or sawdust,
to keep the points of the pins quite
smooth. 1t should be packed as full
as possible to make the cushion both
hard and heavy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12
NOVEL USE OF MALlNETTE,
Pretty Neck Dressings Can Easily Be
Made at Home.

Since mallne has been brought out
IN a water-proofed quality, styled as
malinette, some very beautiful neck
dressings have been shown In this
diaphanous fabric. The shops are ask
ing goodly prices for these novelties,
but the handy women can make the
same things at home at comparative
ly small part Of the price asked for
the ready-made articles. A combna-
ton of white point d'esprit and white
malinette is shown In this neck ruche,
trimmed with white satin ribbons
Tie ruche, which is some three-quar-
iars of yard in length and about
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12

to three inches wide, nearly to the
ground, says the Farm and Home, it
forms pocket around the base Of the
tree in which water will stand after
each rain. thus causing the stump and
roots to decay rapidly. Care should be
taken to cut through the cambium or
inner layer of bark for here is where
the sap flows. A few nice shaped
trees of choice varieties should be
left in the pasture for shade.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12

Ratchet and peel
the trees and
bushes you want
to kill. This way
will fix them SO
there will be very
few sprouts come
from the roots.
By cutting the
bark about two
and one-half feet
from the ground
and peeling ii
down in strips as
shown in cut two
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12
Lenoth of Sleeves.

Sleeves of all save knockabout gar
ments are still short, although often
there are provided long, adjustable
cuffs reaching from the elbow to the
wrist and made ornamental with satir
velvet and lace trimming similar te
that used elsewhere on the costume,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12
Evening Gowns In Lovely Shades.

The French makers have sent ovef
such evening gowns and house gowns
in great numbers and in the loveliest
of shades, the gold and corn and
maize and apricot yellows, the modish
blues, am oryllis, bleu papier, blue Law
ande, etc., the pinks and lilacs and
green's aud grays.
The fancy evening gowns Of DARK
lues endures and dark grays. violets
puppies, greens and blues are. all
made up for evening wear. being
usually in sheer stuff and lightened by
a touch of metal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12

critical condition when / began with
Doan's Kidney Pills, and they certain
ly did wonders for me. Though l am
81 years old, ! am as we'll as the
average woman of so. : work we'll,
eat we'll and sleep WELL"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a boz.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12
IN FASHIONS REALM
sEAsoN's STYLE OF HATS ARE
HARD TO COPY.
Little Distinctive Touches Give In.
dividuality That the Amateur Is
Seldom Able to Duplicate
with Effectiveness.

The making of a fashionable hat at
home by inexperienced hands is no
longer an easy task. according to the
Boston Globe. The hatB of to-day are
an art in themselves, and unless you
are very clever copyist you are fool
tsh to attempt to waste goods
You do not pay so much for tho
material that is on the hat, but it is
the style that makes the cost run up
It is that indescribable something that
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12
Care of Injured Trees.

The careful orchardist will see that
a tree which has been injured in any
way receives prompt attention. Cuts
or wounds that are made by the care
less running of cultiyator should be
bound to keep out water until the
wound is healed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12
Wnrkinn La Orchard.

To throw the furrow from the row
Of trees set the beam over Is far as
1t will go in the opposite direction,
pillow shallow, and use one horse for
the last furrow, letting him walk in
the furrow. This will leave only a mar.
row band along the row which the
harrow will smooth down, and no trees
need be injured.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12

handler than a
b a s k g { and 1t
leaves both hands
free. 1t also is
easy on the fruit,
especially apples,
as they are let
out easily and
carefully from the
bottom. To make
the bag use a
grain sack cut
right length so as
not to be too long
or too short. The
front side of the
bag at the bottom
is cut away and
the opening COW
cred by drawing
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12
plan for Double Glass Sash.
The Reason Wbv

The reason why you don't want to
apply animal manure to grapes is that
it induces rank, coarse growth of
wood and foliage, which is unfavor.
able to the production of fruit. Pot
ash fertilizers are much better than
animal manure and especially IL it is
fresh.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12
Both COMPATIBLE.

"This Old Home Week decoration is
inconsistent in one way"
What's that?"
1T has been very energetic and yet
at the same time quite tagging In
Gustry." -Baltimore American.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12

three years I suf-
fere d everything
with rheumatism in
my limbs and a
dun, ceaseless ach.
ing in my back. I
was weak, languid.
broken with head
aches an d dizzy
spells, and the kid
ney secretions were
thick with solids.
! was really in q
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12
Horrible.

$50 your father has failed. ehf
suppose he win have some money
ieft?"
mo, everything is gone; I have
have nothing left but my beauty"
Gee! l didn't think 1t was that
bad!"-Houston Post.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-12
Daily Thought.

A little fun,
A little play.
A little laughter
Day by day,
A little school
And Wen confess
A little bit of waywardasaa
A little grief
A little woe
AS down the later
Years we go.
A little love,
A little strife,
A deal of hope
And this Is life.