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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12
NOTHING BETTER THAN CHINA
Most Effective Decoration That Can
Be Devised for Walls Of Dining.
Room.

The prettiest dining.room walls are
those decorated with china, instead Of
pictures, for this treatment gives dis
tlnction from any other room. Pieces
selected for the walls must, of neces-
sity. be striking. either In color or
shape, preferably both. They may be
large or small, for, odd though 1t may
seem, there is no difficulty In attach
Ing even heavy piece securely.
Plate racks around the walls are
familiar and yet they grow dresome.
But unless the reach OF wooden shelf
Is made too long they can be most
attractive.
An arrangement that is useful II
placed between two windows consists
OF a shelf Is inches at its widest, in
the middle, narrowing down to six
Inches, and then one at either corner.
The swell thus made gives plenty OF
room for holding a large salad bowl.
Ten inches below is another shelf.
having a serpentine front and Of the
same length as the upper. A brass
rail two inches wide placed around
the edge holds the dishes In place.
For hanging plates there are light.
weight brass racks which do not show.
Brass hooks hold cups by the handles
II plates or platters are placed upright
on shelves 1t Is most important that
they should be secured from slipping,
either by narrow strips Of wood tackled
about two inches from the back, the
plates being put behind these, or by
grooves In the shelf.
China selected for decorative pur.
poses should have little white about
1t and the patterns must be large in
size, as well as bold In design. Some
OF the so-called cottage" figures are
particularly effective. while old blue
willow is lovely. Real old Canton,
and even the reproductions, are espe-
cially suited to walls, so intense and
satisfactory Is the blue.
Another not uncommon Chinese
ware In which the china is covered
with figures and landscapes. done in
many colors. Is among the best that
can be selected for the purpose.
French chinas, because Of their deli.
cacy. must, as rule, be sparingly
used. for they fail In effectiveness.
Nevertheless a cup. bowl or plate Of
fine porcelain, II placed to advantage,
rather low, where the eye may appre-
ciate Its beauty. will rank an an orna.
ment.
China, like pictures, must be
chosen and placed with discretion. in
order that no inharmonious effects
may be produced. It Is not advisable
to mix different makes any more
than 1t is to mingle different subjects
In pictures. and for the same reason.
they clash. China ware and French
together are bad taste, whereas
China alone or delft alone or grouped
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12
LEAF SPOT AND BLACK ROOT
Most Destructive Disease. Attacking
Leaves and Stems Of Tomatoes
and Hard to Control.

Leaf spot is the most destructive
disease attacking the leaves and stems
OF tomatoes, and 1t is very hard to
control. Small. Grayish-brown angu.
lar spots. containing minute black
truiting bodies. appear upon the leaves
and stems. The lower ones are first
attacked and the disease spreads up
ward. often almost defoliating the
plants. Many growers report that this
disease Is worse on high. dry. gravelly
or sandy soils 1t Is carried over the
winter In diseased stems and leaves.
Treatments Spray with Bordeaux
q week after transplanung and repeat
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12
Dress Up'tO.D Date.
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wristbands that are trimmed with
braid.
The bodice and skirt are both
mounted into the same band.
Materials required: Six yards Is.
inches wide. about eight yards. braid.
~ yards bodice lining. one-half yt:d
silk muslin 40 inches wide.
The other costume is for a Eirl a
II to 10 years. Our model being for
present wear. is In the golden brown
linen; the skirt is arranged in plaits
each side front; they are stitched
twothirds the length, and are orna.
mented with buttons: a fancy cotton
galloon In shades Of brown forms the
trimming.
The unlined bodice has a smah
yoke Of finely tucked net outlined
with galloon.
The sleeves are tucked In sets Of
threes the entire length; buttons trim
the front. and dark brown kid waist.
band is worn.
Hat Of burnt straw trimmed with
golden brown silk.
Materials required: Six yards linen
40 inches wide. fve-eighths yard
tucked net. 20 buttons, ~ yards gal.
loon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12
A Pleasant Expresslon.

Every woman has a claim to beauty
II she will only cultivate a pleasant
expression that will make the people
that come in contact with her feel
better instead Of worse. Train your.
self to see life through rosy instead
OF black spectacles. expect the best
to happen instead Of the worst, and
don't worry uselessly. Here is the
whole secret Of how to win peoples
love and how to succeed In life. .
You are accountable to yourself for
every wrinkle and every line inter.
rupting the smoothness Of your fore
head prematurely. Think of that Il
you wish to preserve your youthful
looks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12

back, thus making a decided dip,
which is always a graceful effect. The
sleeves are shirred around and tight;
the skirt Is long, made in box plaits
about five inches broad. There are
six black silk velvet bows about three
inches wide, two in front and four In
the back. A touch Of black Is charac
teristic Of French gowns. The yoke
and broad cuffs are made Of very
heavy Irish lace and lined with chit
fon. The hat is of black velvet rolled
high on the left side and with a de
cided dip. The trimming is of black
and white aigrettes.-Vogue.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12
FARM NOTES.

When packing apples do as you
would be done By.
A weed killed now means 100 fewer
weeds next spring.
Plow up the old strawberry bed II
1t is falling and start new one.
Store early dug potatoes in a cool
dry place. Do not put In the cellar.
Allowing a potato to take a second
growth spoils it for eating Dur.
poses.
Clip grapes on with a pair Of shears.
Don't allow anyone to tear OF the
lunches.
Mulched potatoes will not grow as
badly as the unmulched II wet wealth.
er comes on.
Flowing the orchard late encourages
late growth Of wood which is apt to
winterkill.
Letting weeds 60 to seed means
that you are laying up trouble for next
year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12
What Ia a Potato2

II is claimed that the potato is not a
root. nor a fruit. nor a seed. 1t is
nothing more than an enlarged stem
or tuber. 1t is the belief of some that
1t originated by a part Of the potato
vine or bush becoming buried under
the earth-in all probability bruised.
and 1t enlarged when the starch gath.
cred at the bruised part The theory
continues. then, when this enlarged
stem is planted there is a tendency
for It to throw out underground
stems that would enlarge. and finally
there came to be such a variety of
potato vines as would produce tubers
under the ground.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12

At intervals Of ten days or two weeks
1t is often advisable to stake and tie
up the plants for greater convenience
In spraying. Pinching of the lower
leaves which touch the ground when
the plants are set out is also recon.
mended. The diseased tops should be
raked up and burned.
Black rot is a fungus which attacks
the stems, leaves and fruit OF the to-
mato. 1t is by the destruction Of the
fruit, however. that it causes the most
serious loss. Roundish black velvety
spots appear on the blossom end Of
the tomatoes. These increase in size
and sometimes involve the whole fruit
On the surface of the diseased spots
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12
Overcast Toqether,

When heavy Russian crash, such
as is now used for portieres, is too mar.
row in width, don't be dissuaded from
the use of this beautiful colorless ma
terial, but just overcast its width to-
gether after the manner of the Bag
dad portiere. You will find no hang.
ings more effective for studio and Il.
brary use than those of soft-toned
crash, and the heavy linen overcasting
down each seam will render them
even more attractive. To do the over
casting use the coarsest of carpet
thread or fax that is sold in skeins.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12
dark-colored. many-celled club-shaped
cnOroo ora nroduood

dark-colored, many-celled club-shaped
spores are produced.
Treatment: Spray with Bordeaux,
beginning when the flowers open, and
repeat at intervals of ten days or two
weeks. Remove and destroy diseased
fruits. Burn the diseased tops.
Olive brown. feltlike areas called
scab occur on the under side Of the
leaves and brown discoIorations on
the upper surface OF the tomato. In
several cases the leaves turn black,
shrivel up and die. Tawny-colored,
two-celled spores are produced on the
clustered stalks OF the fungus on the
under surface.
Treatment: Spray with Bordeaux
early and repeat at intervals of ten
days or two weeks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12
collapsible Tub.

The thing most desired by young
mothers these days is a bathtub fol
the baby made Of sheet rubber that
is attached TO a campstool foundation
1t canpbe folded up and put out of the
way when not in use. and 1t telescopes
into a small bundle when one wants
to travel
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12
In different parts Of the room Il sue.
cessful.
SHOWING THE LATEST VOGUE
New and Conservative Model That
Has Many Rights to lts Insured %
Popularity.

One Of the conservative models Of
the season is shown in the illustration.
The model shown was in rose wolfe de
sole embroidered in rose, gold and
black. A black satin scarf was draped
at the back, falling to the bottom of
the skirt In long, simple lines.
Noteworthy is the arrangement of
the bodice, the material Of which is
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12
TO BE WORN IN AFTERNOON
Street Gown Of Black and White Ma.
terlals Will Be Popular
This Season.

This afternoon street gown is made
in black and white. The draped tunic
Is cut in coat effect, and fastens In the
back and is slashed half way up the
front; it reaches to the knees in front
and is raised about six inches in the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12
ON CIRLTH LINES
TWO SIMPLE AND PRETTY ~.
vENILE COSTUMES.
Designed for Young Lady Who Has
Not Yet Made Her Formal En-
try Into soelety-some New
Effects Shown.

The illustration on the left shows
a very pretty home dress for q girl
Of 16 to Is years; 1t is a style that
makes up7well for morning wear. In
beige, alpaca or yelling; the skirt has
two tucks about the hem. all being
about two inches In depth. Braid is
carried down each side front. and at
top Of tucks.
The bodice, which fastens at the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12
Potato In Wild Stats.

In a wild state the potato vine is
very hardy and will grow to a con-
siderable height It is said that the
Indians did not cultivate the potato
except for the leaves. which became
known as their tobacco-hence the
leaves and stalks Of tobacco are large,
but there are no signs Of potatoes at
the roots. So much for cultivation.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12

together, fills ruts and leaves the road
in conditido to shed water. Lower
front eCge A should be chamfered so
that dirt will crush and pass out.
Strap iron 2x2h inches should be
placed at B on front Of lower edge
to protect the timber.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12
GOOD WORKING ROAD DRAG
One Made by South Dakota Farmer
-Four Years Ago and Is Still Civ.
ing Satisfaction.

The accompanying cut illustrates a
road drag or grader which was built
by South Dakota farmer four years
ago, and after fair trial has given
entire satisfaction. 1t draws the dirt
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12
Good Roads Help Farmer.

Good roads help in every way; they
promote sociability by making friends
and relatives accessible. and by means
OF them 1t is easier to reach the
schools and churches and to generally
do and enjoy the things which make
life really worth living
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12
For the sehooIcirI.

There is nothing that takes away
the schoolgirls daintiness so quickly
as soiled cuffs. A good idea is to make
the shirtwaist of some pretty striped
percale, making the stock and cuffs
Of linen the same color a. the stripe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12

draped from the belt across the bust
and then held in with a deep band
OF the embroidery trimming. The
drapery is caught In at one side Of the
belt with a small gold chou.
The short sleeves are covered en-.
drely with the embroidery and the
back Of the bodice is practically GOV.
cred with 1t, the only plain space be-
ing a shallow square at the top, be-
tween the shoulders. A very deep
band Of the embroidery, in which ap
plique Of satin also enters, trims the
skirt around the foot. The skirt is
otherwise quite plain and Of the fash.
ionable excessive length in front and
on the sides as well as in the back.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12
The lonu Fur Coat

Semi-precious furs in long coats will
be popular. with Innings OF plaid and
striped silk. Violet and pink Ottoman
will be in style as Innings.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12
PROFITABLE ONION IN FALL
OF Many Kinds Yellow Potato or MuI.
tlpller Has Proven to &c Best
for Late Planting.

After trying many kinds, I have
found that the most profitable onion
to plant in the fall is the yellow pO-
tato onion or multiplier. These in
crease entirely by division OF the bulbs
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12
FOR THE CAMISOLE
INDISPENSABLE ADJUNCT OF
WARDROBE EASY TO DESIGN.
Six Ideas That May Be Carried Out
g In Cambria or Washing Silk
Materials Required Are
Not Expensive.

Pretty camisoles have a great at
traction for the average girl. and, in
fact, they are a necessity, with the
many transparent materials that are
used for dresses and blouses.
Here we show six designs that may
be carried out in cambria or washing
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12

back. has a deep yoke Of tucked silk
muslin; It is only tucked into the
bodice so that 1t can be easily re-
moved for washing. and as easily re-
placed.
Two tucks are made each side, and
braid with buttons and simulated but.
tonholes forms the trimming.
The sleeves are gathered into deep
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12
,TwoToned stockInos.

The imported stockings with one
tone over another are very much In =
fashion They look like changeablS
silk and are slightly ribbed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12
Great plfference In RIca-

Some varieties Of rice ripen in two
months after planting. while othen
require up 10 six months Of cuuVs
ton.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-28
PLAYTIME STORIES
The INovlsITIvE PUPPY.

Puppy's mistress had watched the
moving in OF the neighbors next door
with some anxiety. She had noticed
preparations 10 keep chickens In the
back yard, and because Puppy never
had seen any 1--we chickens she was
afraid he might chase them. especially
the wee fiuffy baby chicks. {
Next morning when he came out
TO help his mistress pick some flowers
there we're three little chicks In his
yard. and Puppy thought. Why. those
are funny little balls rolling around.
I'll catch one"
or course the little chickens were
frightened and ran "peep-peeping" to
their mother on the other side OF the
fence. How the old hen clucked and
scolded and fiuttered her wings.
Puppy thought. What queer balls
they squeak just like our baby's
rubber dolly. wonder " ! can't
reach one through this hole In the
fence" Between the cracks went his
little black nose. The mother hen
said TO herself. There Is that naughty
Puppy: III just peck his nose for
chasing my babies" and as Puppy
looked through the crack and snirfei
with his cold little nose, the old hen
gave him a thrust with her bill. Oh.
how Puppy howled and rubbed his
The Detroit times., 1909-07-28
THE EVENING STORY

Minnie Oliver. one OF the maids who
had been with the family several
years. Taking the woman To her
own room on pretense OF telling her
something about the work, Grace
locked the door and swore the maid
TO secrecy. This was not hard for
the entire household would have
been glad TO help the young woman.
During the evening, Grace await
cd until she knew her father was
alone In his room. Then she went
In. and throwing her arms about his
neck. told him she had secret to
conflde. Laughingly. she explained
how Minnie. one OF the maids. had
said she was going TO be married
and had asked permission 10 Lave
the ceremony performed I'm the
kitchen The maid. Grace told her
father. would continue In their ser
vice after her marriage. and as ahe
had been good servant The young
woman deemed IL advisable 10 grant
her request.
Readily agreeing. Jerome Thurs
ton tolc his daughter TO GO ahead
with the preparations for the we'd
ding. There was little to do, Grace
said. because the wedding was TO
lake place next afternoon and the
groom had promised TO see that the
minister and two witnesses were
present
Late that afternoon strange
looking quartet appeared at the
house and was ushered into the
kitchen. Grace leading the way.
More nervous than her small re-
sponsibilfty would seem TO have war
ranted. she urged that the ceremony
be performed as hastily as possible.
The minister was busily engaged
in giving his instructions to the
groom. and, strange To say. in tell
ing the bride her part he seemed
TO be directing his words more 10
Miss Thurston than to the maid.
Suddenly the kitchen door opened
and Jerome Thurston stepped in.
"Oh. you mustn't come in" Grace
exclaimed. excitedly Must he Min
nie?"
The maid, taking her cue. entered
protest.
With bow. Mr. Thurston left the
room, making a special effort 10 see
that the door was closed litter him.
II was but q few minutes until,
seated In the library. he looked up TO
see his daughter and Allen Baldwin
before him.
We're married. father" the young
woman confessed blushingly. You
said you would disown me II mar
ried outside this house. 30 we had TO
arrange this scheme. The groom was
Allen and | was the bride"
Jerome Thurston attempted to look
angry, and then smiled.
Congratulations" he said. Love
always fnds q way"
The Detroit times., 1909-07-28
The True Love Figures

chanted The Boy Stood on the Burn.
ing Deck" In olden days.
AT the last words Miss Lee began
to get some understanding OF things.
She ceased to hop about and regard.
ed him rather sternly.
Il offer you my heart and hand
pattered Mr.. Hopkins, finishing with
the declaration. dropping the other
knee TO the floor and uplifting both
hands fo- figure 2, which Is plead
ing"
But the keen-eyed Miss Lee had
tired OF figures" Quick as thought
she dived into her lovers coat pocket
and produced the little red Correct
Manual" II fell open at the chapter
on graceful and dignifled proposals.
and the lady fair snorted. With a
sweeping gesture she flung the book
of golden advice out OF the window,
SO that IT fell into a passing coal cart
and went its way TO instruct no ore
knows how many uncertain lovers.
Edward Hopkins" she demanded.
"are you trying TO marry me?"
Mr.. Hopkins hesitated. Redeemed,
then blurted out: You bet,"
Then get up here and say SO" she
instructed. There's but one figure In
the proposal game-and this is It,.
And she pouted pair Of ripe. ren
lips and tilted a neat, plump chin at
him
Mr.. Hopkins arose and did his duty.
This Is figure 4 In the book-felicita-
tion," he observed 1T is the best"
The Detroit times., 1909-07-28

There are no fruits more welcome
than the watermelon and canteloupe'
most delicious member OF the musk
melon family. Either melon Is tasty
and refreshing when served without
any "retouching" or with sugar +.
spices. frozen desserts. salads. etc,
to which they both lend themselves SO
perfectly.
The watermelon Is usually served
Just as IL comes from the vines. but
ice cold, or. before chilling. II can be
scooped out with a vegetable scoop IN
little round balls or with a teaspoon
or tablespoon In oval shapes and put
into a mold, sprinkle with very lit
tie powdered sugar and sherry. IL you
use IL; then packed In salt for several
hours and served very cold at the be-
ginning OF the meal as an appetizer.
Watermelon Is frequently plug
gedf and a bottle OF claret poured In
and then set on ice for "a hours. II Is
a great mistake TO ever serve melon
sliced thin. IL is much like thin
piece Of cake: one has TO eat too much
TO get taste. Rather have the pieces
smaller and cut thick. or. better still.
I'm halves and scooped out the portions
with tablespoon. Watermelon rin0s
are fine for preserves or spiced.
The canteloupe is perfect break
fast dish. universally used and liked.
II you leave the selection OF the mel
on TO your grocer and II Is not good
OF course you can blame him. Why not
learn TO select your own melons a.
you have learned to select grape fruia.
atnd many other foods? IL one press-
es the steam end OF melon and every
other person who wishes a melon has
done the same thing to 1t. why. II must
be soft very soon. and not necessarily
ripe. Better smell the melon; II you
get that delicious flavor, and holding
the melon in both hands, press II gent
ly and II has a springy feeling rather
than hard and resisting. II is fair "a
presume you are safe in buying. Some
like very ripe melon. other do not
so you can readily see 1t Is better to
make your own selection.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-28

sition could be overcome. and there
seemed no possibility OF such an event.
Allen decided that his only hopo lay
In contriving some way by which he
and the young woman could be mar
ried In her home.
II was while he was sitting In his
room late that night that Aarpy
thought came to him. He went 10
his desk and wrote long letter to
the girl.
When Miss Thurston vas banded
an. envelope addressed In the writing
she knew SO well. smile flashed
across her face and before the read
ing had been more than half finished
she was laughing so much that the
tears were starting from her eyes.
That afternoon she sought out
The Detroit times., 1909-07-28

Every woman over 25 years OF age
remembers the black jersey she wore
once upon time, and she remembers
that she liked II, too
Now. here comes the jersey dress
the newest thing under the sun. II is
really quite modest in comparison with
the low-cut gowns women In the east
are wearing. In that II has high neck.
long sleeves and trailing skirt. But.
you see. the woman who wears II must
have perfect lines. and those who have
not may call 1t vulgar, for it clings
very closely to the figure.
IL is trimmed with wide band OF
stitched taffeta silk at the base OF ,ne
heavy net yoke, and at the hem OF the
sleeves, but otherwise 1t Is left per-
fectly plain.
And II fts-oh. how II fits. Espe-
cially over the bust. shoulders and
back. In Paris and in London 1t Is be-
ing worn, and one or two may be seen
in the New York shops.