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The Meeker herald., 1909-06-26
How to Build Good Roads.

How to Build GOOD HoAoe.
In all this talk about getting better
roads It seems to me that there are
two very simple precautions that no
one has mentioned. In the first place.
in building road, says writer in
the Country Gentleman, get, as far as
possible, local contractors. The pres
ent system of state road building
brings contractor from somewhere
else who may often do bad job and
vanish. No one follows him, and the
people may rage all they please in
vain. A local man will take more
pride in his job and be more subject
to correction II no doesn't. In the
second place. instead Of appropriating
q fixed sum for building 4 road. let
the amount be left to the discretion
of the oficer in charge, who shall es-
innate the cost Of such . proposed
road. Then let the contractors bid
on the basis Of the percentage Of proflt
for which they are willing to under.
take this work. Now, when . certain
sum 10 appropriated. notice that 1t
is sure to be spent; the contractors
bids Just dodge wider the total, and
the difference il eaten up by extra
work. believe the other system
would give more economical results.
The Meeker herald., 1909-06-26
: Dress UpsfO.Odte. (

the customer has taste Of her own she
helps the maker with suggestions ~ to
what she can wear and what she can
not.
Middle-aged women Of good taste Of
ten refuse the jaunty hats first Of
fered them. preferring the more suita-
BILE bonnet even II 1t IL a degree less
stylish. But bonnets designed for even
elderly heads are now very smart,
and IL the head gets the right one the
result is far more youthful than II .
hat were worn.
A very broad. nat effect, with small
flower and narrow velvet or ribbon put
on compactly, are the ear marks Of
the newest bonnets; and where these
are absolutely rejected. . heavily
trimmed toque sometimes bridges
the difficulty between the thing too
young and the thing too old.
Feather boas. lace and net collar
cites. and little shoulder mantles Of
silk or lace, provide suitable wraps for
those who dislike being without some
species Of covering.
The illustration demonstrates .
pleasing model for cashmere. which Is
q material to be found In every city
and town Of the United States. This
gown is so simple and serviceable that
every woman must recognise it, ad-
vantages.
The bodice and skirt are separate,
but the button trimming is arranged to
give semi-princess effect. Tho waist
! IL closed at the back with hooks; and
the bands and buttons are Of satin. Gov
cred buttons Of this sort being At this
moment extremely fashionable.
The little chemisette of tucked mus
lin gives the simple touch fashion
likes, but this may also be Of net, lace
or silk. The long. closed sleeves
shown are much in vogue, but since
there are wearers who still insist upon
elbow lengths, the model allows for
both styles.
The fve-gored skirt IL . useful one
for cashmere, and the entire design
would accommodate itself to . number
Of other modest wool or silk materials.
Lightweight serge. summer flannel.
pongee and many wash textures, such
a. Bingham, linen and lightweight
duck, are also feasible.
II cashmere is used, pale gray. fawn
color, mauve and violet are all modish
and rewarding tints.
Silk-covered buttons. pipings. tiny
stiff bows and neckties in color are all
seen on many of the white net and lace
waists. The bows, which are very
small, are placed in rows Of three at
the front Of the collar and sometimes
down the front of the bodice.
II satin or silk cannot be afforded.
cashmere or yelling would do for this
dresA and II the latter has . satin
stripe bordering 1t would not Affect ole
gance. In fact, the bordering could
be used in place Of the guipure here
employed upon the bodice. and 10 les
sen expense.
The Meeker herald., 1909-06-26


and headers (see crosssection show
ing post in concrete. siding. glass sill.
plate, header, vent and SASH.
Separate hotbed sash should be on
the south side of the building, II pos
sible; they are Of great assistance to
the greenhouse.
The ground plan shows the benches
and walk arrangement: also heater.
potting and workroom.
Sectional view Of bench shows posts
set in ground eight inches with 2x4
across top, and 1x6's on the sides and
bottom of bench.
The heating plant should be sec
tional hot water boiler: you can then
increase the capacity of the boiler by
additional sections at any time you
may wish to enlarge the greenhouse.
With the aid of plans here given,
any local carpenter, or any man handy
with tools. should be able to erect q
satisfactory greenhouse. Probably
your local lumberman or plAning-mill
can furnish the desired materials. and
your hardware man or plumber can
furnish the boiler and piping. Theneces
sary glass. glass points. putty or mas
tics, etc. are easily obtainable in al.
most any town.-Farm Journal.
The Meeker herald., 1909-06-26

A HOME MADE GREENHOUSE.
hsw 10 Grow . Cheap Small One
That viii Grow Vigorous
n Plants.

Examine the accompanying plans
carefully. Elevation shows walls and
roof supports. Paint all the woodwork
before erecting.
The posts are of fve-inch round
cedar. set below grade about three
test and tamped with concrete. These
posts should be set between flve and
sig feet apart, according to size of the
house wanted and the length of lum-
bor you intend to use for siding.
Now put on the plate; and measure
down the depth Of the side glass and
put the glass sill on. The siding
should be double with good water
proof paper between.
Next put up the ridge and rafters.
Be sure to allow one-eighth inch for
the glass to play-in the glass groove
O. rebate: then put on the vent. sash
The Meeker herald., 1909-06-26

Fringe will trim a considerable
number of the seasons gowns and
coats. It comes in various lengths
and materials.
Much of 1t, particularly for day
rowns. IN made of fine silk cord.
At the top there 10 an effective lat.
tice work of cord.
For evening dresses there ID the
sparkling fringe.
It is carried out in crystals and sill.
yer, in rhinestones and mother Of
pearl.
The long, soft fringes are undoubt.
eddy elegant.
They outline draperies In most de.
sirable fashion.
They often soften angles and give
grace and tone to the gown.
The Meeker herald., 1909-06-26

Never put away Immediately In
drawers or wardrobe any articles
which have Just been taken on. HANG
them in q place which the air reaches
for at least an hour. Put them away
after having brushed and folded them
Clothing which is not laundered
should be hung out to air during the
day, from time to time, turned wrons
side out.
Clothing which has been worn q
long time. II not aired properly, con
tracts most disagreeable odors, and nc
perfume will conceal them.
Air, water, sunshine and ftfe have
disinfecting qualities which are puri
tying; and We should know bow Il
avail ourselves of them.
The Meeker herald., 1909-06-26
'3IWoHke
1IIwHEs

II you use a small figured muslin
for the back and featherstitch plain
white muslin for the front you Will
have quite q pretty effect. You can
draw out pattern by this. and have
an inch hem on the bottom Of the
hood.back. and draw up with one-half
yard Of baby ribbon. Use about one
half.inch hem on the turnback part OF
the plain muslin front
The Meeker herald., 1909-06-26
ALL ARE YOUTHFUL
DAME FASHION HAS ELIMINATED
THE ELDERLY.
Gowns, Nantes, Costs and Dodless
for All Ages Have the Same
Touch illustration That
Demonstrates the idsa.

Elderly" has NO place in Dame
Fashion's dictionary. The slaves OF
her lamp. the pattern people and all
others who create new and beautify-
ing effects. take only blooming cheeks
and coQuettish natures into account.
Gowns. mantles. coats and bodices for
all ages are charming and youthful.
Private makers, of course. must con-
slider the needs of the individual Gus
The Meeker herald., 1909-06-26

The girl who can't AFFORD to refine
her coat with satin. brocade or silk.
may choose fine quality Of French
chintx. She will be astonished ut the
artistic and inexpensive result.
She wants to get dainty design Of
fine quality and in extra width. Her
coat should be interlined for the mid.
winter and this lowered surface put
over it.
She will not feel ashamed to take OF
her coat at any smart house, or throw
II back over . chair at . restaurant
Or thsatef.
The Meeker herald., 1909-06-26
A Post Braced.

the tops together securely by a bOlt
or by winding them with wire. To
these attach wire, the other end Of
which may be buried in the ground.
II the stone is firmly secured, these
posts will resist all pressure from the
wires.
The Meeker herald., 1909-06-26

toner. but even then the costume or
wrap designed must go to the young
model for inspiration. = softening Of
tones. some simplihcation or eiabora-
ton here and there. accomplishing the
needs Of the customer NO longer young.
Faint tones, especially gray. violet
and black, are seen in these doctored
editions of = prevailing mode. and II
The Meeker herald., 1909-06-26

Aunt Hetty Green should put up q
first rate imitation Of the traditional
brand of mothsr-in.law.
The Meeker herald., 1909-06-26
RAISING WATER FROM STREAM
Novel Plan for Getting Watsr from
Stream to High Blur Above
with Little Work.

The solution Of serious problem OF
raising water to . blur 40 feet above
a running stream 10 given by Mr.. ].
r. Patterson Of Warrington. There
are no springs on his farm. except
at the waters edge. "All the water
had to be carried" he says.
= y.
The Meeker herald., 1909-06-26
BRAcINe STRAINED POSTS.
A Plan 10 Given Below for Strength.
ening Corner posts Whom
Weakened.

Where heavy strain comes upon q
corner post, an arrangement such as
shown in the cut will be found useful.
Place two posts solidly in the ground.
slanting toward each other, and fasten
The Meeker herald., 1909-06-26
The Idea.

Cslestine-And has Mr.. Pryor's
church such q small congregation
Hilda-Yes, indeed. Every time he
says Dearly beloved" you feel ~ II
you had received = proposal.-Bohs-
aa1an Magazine.
The Meeker herald., 1909-06-26
A PORTABLE TOOL STAND.
Plans for Making Convenient Tool
stand That Can Be Easily
Moved.

To make the convenient tool stand
shown In the accompanying illustra-
ton use two boards about IL or 16
inches square. Three boards are fas-
tened securely on each end Of square
poSt or centerpiece. An equal num-
The Meeker herald., 1909-06-26
KEEP GATE FROM sAeelNa.
Remedy to Prevent Gate from Get
ting Out Of Proper
Position.

Most farm gates are heavy, and At
ter little time they sag. When they
get this way 1t takes a strong man
to open and shut one. Here 10 .
remedy. Get . wheel. either big or
The Meeker herald., 1909-06-26
w for an Old Pillow Wheel.

little, from an old piece Of ma
chinery, and bolt 1t to the front end
of the gate in such way that the
gate will be held level. Now the
smallest child can open the gate for
you. Try it, for it is a saver-saves
your patience, your back, and the
gate.
The Meeker herald., 1909-06-26
HANDY WORKING cARDENTooL
To Cultivate Plants on Each Side Of
the Row, Use Hoe a. Shown
Below.

In cultivating small plants in the
garden it sometimes is necessary to
loosen the earth on each side Of the
row. For this purpose the garden hoe
The Meeker herald., 1909-06-26
A Hoe for Garden Work.

shown in the accompanying illustra-
ton will be found very useful. A cir
cular piece Ia cut out of the blade Of
IN ordinary hoe, a. indicated.
The Meeker herald., 1909-06-26
Plan Of. the Small stand.

bsr Of holes are bored in each board
to receive the tools as indicated.
II . handle is placed in the center
Of the top board the stand can be used
on . bench or on the floor ~ desired.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-28
Beginning of Story Completed by Juniors

throne the bear and put in his
place a new beastie, the Billy
Postum
ooh, no! We will not stand it.
We will not have this intruder
take the place of our brave, jolly
little Teddy" exclaimed the toys.
The Chinese dolls were squeak
ing as hard as they could squeak,
the white, woody lamb cried ''baa
baa! baar' and the funny little
bull dog, Buz, was barking at the
top OF lis queer, cracked voice.
The noise startled the Jumping
Jack so he nearly jumped out of
his box, and the musical tops got
so excited they commenced spin
ming round and round 1t was
not until the fire department,
which was a relic of Carl's child
ish days, commenced dashing
back and forth across the nursery
floor, the hremen shouting
Where's the fire? Where 5
the fre?" that anyone could de-
eide what to do.
Then the French doll suggest
ed that they hold meeting and
discuss the matter calmly and de-
eide Just what they could do in
case one of these hated new
beasts was thrust among them
and the two Teddy Bears were
neglected by their little mis-
tresses.
II will call this meeting to or
der" she said, "and then you can
elect a chairman and we will
make the proper plans about the
new toy.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-28

NEARY and Jessie had gone
wi for a trip to Washington
with their father to see the
new president inaugurated, and
while they were gone the toys i'll
the nursery had a very exciting
time.
1t seems that mother in
sweeping up the floor of the
room and putting things to
rights had dropped a paper in
the toy closet which had pic
ture and a long article about the
outgoing of the Teddy Bear and
the threatened popularity OF
Billy 'Possum."
Mary's big French doll had
learned to read quite well from
always going to school with her
little mistress, and she read this
paper to the other toys. The
article she read said something
like this: "As Teddy Roosevelt
is no longer in the White House,
the long-established rage for the
Teddy Bear will probably die a
natural death. This amusing lit,
tie beast has long been favorite
in many nurseries" Here all the
TOYS looked sympathetically at
the big brown Teddy which sat
up SO straight in his little red
chair, and then looked with low
ing eyes at the tiny white furry,
Teddy lying just where Jessie had
tucked him in his baby bed before
she started on her travels. But
now" continued the French doll,
"the toymakers threaten to de-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-28
Convention OF TOYS Takes Action About Billy POsSun
lFIrst Prlzel

TN HEY all met in the center of the
Il IF those possums are allowed
to run among us I'll swear. I'll eat
them both at one meal" said an old
tin lion, not waiting for the meeting
to come to order
and I'll shoot them,' cried a
straight wooden soldier with gun on
his shoulder.
The toys were again-getting very eX
cited, when the French doll cried
"Order'
You will now elect your chairman
she said.
done for us already" spoke up the jack
in the box, 81 think she deserves the
honor of chairman" The French doll
blushed at this compliment.
The French doll was therefore made
chairman, and they proceeded in their
discussions.
Il don't like the idea of this beast
coming in and taking the place of our
nice brown bear" said a horn, talking
in loud voice.
Il don't see how we are going to help
it," replied the letter block A, ''if our
mistresses will have them"
"Oh, Wen find some way said the
football. who had rolled up to the
meeting.
81 thinkee we drivee him out by
forcee." squealed Chinese doll.
Yes" said the horse. 1.-The minute he
enters we will all attack him."
mot l." said the football. They say
those beasts have sharp noses, and ne
will puncture me-"
The Teddy bears had not said word
to anyone, but they held whispered
conversation together, talking excitedly
all the while.
They now came forward, and the big
bear said: II don't think. after all, that
we should have such i'll feelings to-
ward this new toy. My brother and
have been talking it over and we are
perfectly willing to give up our stand
ing if it pleases our mistresses.
Then the chairman said: Il believe
they are right. How many will be will
ing to let the new toy come among u.s.
Suddenly an auto whirled up to the
front of the house.
at is Mary and Jessie coming home"
shouted the bulldog. ITO your places
quick; we shall now see Billy Possum'
The jack-in- the-box climbed up to his
shelf and the letter blocks piled them
selves in one corner, while the horn
propped himself up in another, the fire
department ran to it's barn and the
football rolled under the chair The
others found their places quickly.
The girls rushed upstairs to their
TOYS. for they had been away e. long
time, and to the toys surprise and joy
they had no possum with them, nor did
they ever get any, The toys had an
other meeting later, and they congratu-
lated the bears on their narrow escape.
KENNETH CARTER.
Duarte school, 8th grade. Age Is
years. Monrovia P. o., box 437.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-28

Washington. The girls seemed very
fond of the little animals, but when
they ran into the nursery they ran
straight for the Teddy Bears and gave
each good h. 6 and kiss, and Mary
cried out as she gave Baby Teddy an
other choking hug. And we are going
to love our faithful little Teddies Just
as much as ever, aren't we. Jessie?"
ayes, most assuredly." responded Jes-
sic, kissing the big brown bear again
and again.
THAT night the "Billies" slept in the
nursery with the rest of the toys, and
soon they and the Teddies were the
very best of friends.
FERN BROWNING.
Corona school, grammar grade. Age
10 years.
So they all sat around in ring and
the French doll said: Nov. Teddy,
what do you think about putting Billy
Postum in your placer"
Teddy was silent for a moment, and
then said: 81 don't think much about
it; but it's hardly fair"
The Jumping Jack said: I'VE can
keep Teddy, and Mary can get Billy
Postum to keep Teddy company"
The French doll called the meeting
to order and they voted. The Chinese
doll wanted Billy Postum, and the
sailor boy wanted him, and Teddy con-
scented to having him. and the French
doll wanted him when she saw all the
rest voting for him.
The Chinese doll spoke up and said:
This is just like an election
$50 it is" said Grace; very much
like one, indeed"
Just then Mary came in and heard
the toys talking. Then she called Jessie
and the two settled the matter. Jessie
ran and told her mamma all about it..
Her mother was just getting ready to
go to town, and she said: "If you and
Mary stay at home like good children
TIL bring you something nice"
About four thirty mother came home
She handed each of them a package
and they hurried to open it. Their
mother had gotten them each a Pos
sum.
Jessie said: Lets call them twins"
''All right" said Mary, and they ran
to their mother to thank her. then off
they ran to where the toys were.
Teddy was not forgotten by Mary
and Jessie, and neither were the other
toys. They were all treated alike.
HATTIE MCCLURE.
2640 Ganahl street, age IL; grade BIT,
Cornwell street school.
One day I wanted to have little
meeting with my toys and have some
of them be a president. And so one
day we children made up that we would
play with our toys, and we had the
toys to have meeting. And we had
the Billy Possum to be the president,
and each toy said that the new toy
and the old Teddy Bear were very
much thought of.
We had the old Teddy Bear to be a
lawyer, and we had lots of fun. The
old Teddy Bear had lots't do to be a
lawyer.
Then we had good time playing
that, and said we were going play
1t again. CLARA WARNE.
La Habra school, 4th grade Fuller
ton, Cal. r. +. d. No. 3.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-28

dreamed it was so late. Mary walked
straight to the big Teddy Bear Look
here, Teddy" said she, II have two of
you now. Mamma says I am getting
too old to take you everywhere, so
brought Billy to keep you company.
Come, shake hands," The two toys
shook hands and all the other toys
saw a smile on Teddy's face. When
the girls left the toys all shouted,
Long live Teddy and Billy! Long live
Teddy and Billy!" CARRIE BLAIN.
Age IA; Sth grade, Duarte school;
Duarte, Cal.
So all the dolls and other toys drew
UP their chairs and. began to discuss
who would be best for chairman for
this very important meeting. The
French doll herself was unanimously
elected and at the rap from her wood
en- hammer the meeting came to order
There was good deal of parleying
and many were very strong in their
movements against admitting the new
toy. During all the noise of the ex-
element the big brown Teddy had sat
very quietly and solemnly on his little
red chair in the corner with never a
word to say. The little white baby
Teddy had cried and implored them
not to let Billy 'Possum take his place
in his little mistress heart. The older
bear was thinking seriously.
Presently he said: Friends, you are
very kind and sympathetic and 1
thank you for your interest in us; but
before you do anything rash, don't you
think it would be well to wait and see
what this Billy is like? He may be
a pretty good sort of fellow. And
maybe, after all, our dear little human
friends will not desert us entirely
His words were few and spoken quiet
Ixy hut oil for
a minute thinking of what Teddy had
said. Even the ever chattering negro
doll Topsy was Silent--a thing very
unusual for her.
ooh, we know just exactly what he
is like already" she said, being the
first to break the silence. HE is just
a mean old buttinsky, that's what he
is; and I, for one, vote that we have
nothing whatever to do with him.
What's more, 1 think Miss Jessie and
Miss Mary are not a single bit nice If
they bring him here just because there
is another president of the United
States" She was now fairly dancing
around the room in her excitement
"Why, Topsy," said the French doh,
reproachfully "You act as though
you had never been in good company in
did you ever learn such ill-bred Ian
guage? And to think of talking of our
dear little mademoiselles the way you
did! l shall have to ask you to leave
this meeting at once"
The aristocraic doll sighed as she
asked the members to vote on the way
they felt toward the new toy.
To the surprise Of the sailor boy
doll, who was ballot man, the affirma-
tive won by two votes. The toys had
decided to give the Billy one chance.
The next week Mary and Jessie and
their father came home again. After
a splendid turkey dinner they ran UP
to the nursery to see their toy friends.
In the arms of each girl was one Of
the new Billy Possums.
They were nice big beasts which
their father had bought for them in
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-28
Honorable Mention)

Then IL was little sun, DuI ihe III =
engines were going. Mary stopped
them and put them on the table.
Now it was all still in the house, and
Mary and Jessie ate supper and went
to bed. MILDREN BISHOP.
Fullerton, Cal, r. F. d. g; La Habra
school, grade IL; age years.
AS the French doll had started the
meeting, she was made chairman. She
began by saying, Our mistresses have
gone to see man who has dreadful
little beast. / think they will be bring
ing one of these little beasts home with
them, so this meeting has been called
to see what we can do to help our
friends, the Teddy Bears. Has any
one any suggestions to give?'
The fireman suggested making a fire
with them and thus get rid of the
mean little beasts. 1--WE will not allow
that if we can help it." declared the
Teddy Bears. "Our mistresses might
kill us for being murderers."
But" said the fireman, those mean
little beasts will kill our Teddy Bears,
so we might as well kill them"
At this all the toys shouted, "Kill
them! Kill them!"
"Come to orderl Come to order!"
called the French doll mounting lit
tie red chair so that she could see the
array of dolls, horses, elephants and
other animals.
"Well," piped up a voice from the
corner, and everyone turned to see the
little tin soldier. ''I think the best
thing we can do will be to tear them
to pieces"
Then they all shouted again, xiii
themi Kill them!"
do come to Order" scolded the
French doll. LET us just treat them
badly and not kill them"
"NO good No gOOdi" they cried,
"Kill them"
"Wen, kill them!'' said the angry
doll.
= "Kill them we Will kip
The door opened and Mary and Jes-
sic entered all excited, and each car
rying a big "Billy Possum." The toys
were astonished, for they had not
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-28

MARY and Jessie had gone
WI for trip to Washington
with their father to see the