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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
ALFALFA IN ALL CLIMATES
Has Proven Its Adaptablllty to Grow
Everywhere and on All Kinds
Of Soils.

While experts have been declaring
that alfalfa would only grow in GER
tain soilS and In certain climates It
has proven adaptability to nearly
all climates and almost all soils, says
Coburn's Book on Alfalfa. It pro-
duces with a rainfall as scant as
IA inches, and in the gulf states -four.
lshes with 65 inches. 1t gives crops at
an elevation Of 5000 feet above sea
level, and In southern California 1t
grows below sea level to a height
Of six feet or over, with nine cuttings
year, aggregating ten to twelve tons.
An authenticated photograph in pos
session OF the writer shows a wonder
tul alfalfa plant raised in the (irri.
gated desert Of southern California,
SO feet below sea level, that meas.
ures considerably more than ten feet
In height. Satisfactory crops are
raised, but on limited areas as yet,
IN Vermont and Florida. New York
has grown 1t for over 100 years in
her clay and gravel; Nebraska grows
1t in her western sand hills without
blowing, as does Nevada on her sage
brush desert. The depleted cotton
soils of Alabama and rich corn lands
Of Illinois and Missouri each respond
generously with profitable yields to
the enterprising farmer, while its &C.
cumulated nitrogen and the sub-soil.
Ing 1t effects are making the rich land
more valuable and giving back to the
crop-worn land the priceless elements
of which it has been in successive
generations despoiled by a conscience
less husbandry.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
HOW TO BUILD BRICK CISTERN
Should Be Underground and for Dur&
bility and Best Of Service Be
Made Circular.
CRED o. sIRLEY.l


A cistern for the collection and
storage Of roof water should be under
ground and, for durability and the
best of service, be made circular. DIG
a hole ten to fifteen feet deep, anG
from six to eight feet in diameter, de-
pending on the quantity Of water one
wants to store. The site selected
should be dry, for while a cistern can
be built so as to hold water 1t is al.
most impossible to keep water out Of
1t II there is spring where the hole
Is dug.
Take pains that the hole is dug sym.
metrical, the sides smooth, and the
bottom oval. For a foundation, a
stone about two feet square should be
used. Beginning on this lay two.
inch brick against the earth until the
wall is nearly to the top Of the per.
pendicular sides where the thickness
should be increased to four inches.
About five feet from the top the wall
should be drawn in by tipping the
outer edge of the brick a little at first
and until the upper outside of them Is
at an angle Of about As degrees when
the arch is finished. A good mason
can easily do this. The top Of the
arch should be about two feet below
the surface of the ground. The circu'
lar neck should extend to or a little
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
FARM NOTES.
Plow the garden this fall.

Pillow the garden this fall.
Potato growing is proving more
profitable.
Save seed from the best pumpkins
and squashes.
Sort out seed potatoes from most
productive hills.
Discard sweet corn for seed II II
shows a trace of field corn.
Beets that have taken second growth
are spoiled for the table.
Better apply manure to the garden
now than to wait until spring.
A dark cool house is an ideal place
to store potatoes for the next go DAYS
Leave the cabbages in the field
until cold weather absolutely compels
removal. They will keep better there
than anywhere else.
When 1t comes to hauling manure
you cannot afford to do 1t in any other
way than with a spreader. We used
to think we could. but have realized
our mistake.
( New varieties of potatoes are propa.
gated BY planting the seeds found in
the potato balls. They will be very
small at first but increase In size from
continued planting.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
Costly Distribution.

There are many things that fail to
support the view that city consumers
pay high prices for supplies because
farmers are benighted class who
don't know how to produce things
economically. We have already cited
the case of milk, which costs the con.
sumner several times what the pro
Queer gets for It, and there are many
other instances, says the Baltimore
American. Tomatoes that the pro-
Queer sold for rs cents a crate cost
the consumer S1.75. Cabbage that the
producer sold for IS to so cents a
crate cost the consumer s1.35, and so
on. We repeat that wasteful produc.
ton is less to blame than costly dis.
tribution for the prices consumers
must put up for what they eat. When
will both sides realize this and CO.
operate for better things?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03

above the level Of the surrounding
soil and be furnished with a cover.
An opening should be left near the
top of the arch for an inflow, provided
with short piece Of iron pipe which,
cemented into the wall, rises an inch
or two above the surface Of the
ground.
On the same level with the inflow
where it enters the cistern there
should be also an outflow, consisting
of a joint of iron pipe carefully &C.
mented into the wall and conducted
away until there is a good outlet. By
having this pipe extended to the bot.
tom Of the cistern water that contains
the most impurities can be taken out,
but in order to prevent the water from
being siphoned out, as would occur II
the outlet were lower than the bottom
of the cistern, hole must be drilled
In the pipe at its highest point.
Good cement mortar is required to
lay the bricks and when completed its
interior should have an application of
two coats of cement. The last one,
light coat should be put on before
the first is dry. 1t is best finished
of with whitewash brush.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
ACCORDING TO THE FEATURES
Before Designing Bodies Important
Point Should Be Taken Into
Consideration.

When fashioning yokes in frocks
remember that all yokes need not be
round. You may depart from the usual
shape to bring out the good points Of
your features and to submerge the I'M
attractive lines by counteracting
effect. -....
The round features Of the cupid
type of face ought to be very well
linked with a guimpe or yoke whose
lines are long. BY a pointed yoke will
this be effected, or an irregular open
ing which drops in steps from the neck
to the lover end. Trimming should
be applied In vertical lines, whether
tucks, braid or rufles Of lace.
For the long, oval face the opposite
treatment should be tried. A rounded
yoke with lines Of, braiding running
parallel with the edge will do won
ders for the face. above. This type
of face looks better above a fluffy
Pierrot collar than long jabot.
II women would master the lines Of
their features before designing their
bodices many good points would be
emphasized and a corresponding les.
sening Of defects would result. Ex-
tremes Of fashion should be unhesitat.
ingly avoided by women Of marked Pc
culiarity Of physique or feature. Mod.
Grafton must be her guide in matters
Of dress.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
Be CONSISTENT IN DRESS
Too Many Women Forget the Great
Importance Of This Ancient
Rule.

The Jewel Of consistency" is ruth.
lessly thrown to the winds by some
women who cannot resist the tempta-
ton to wear their new hats or fineries
on the first occasion. All Of US have
seen the Bingham morning dress COM
bined with the lingerie hat, which the
owner simply had to show. Another
afternoon fluffy frock has been worn
with a stiff-tailored hat because of a
lack Of time to get the proper one
from its box. We have seen diamonds
in the morning, and earrings have
risen above the linen shirt waist with
persistent regularity.
Dress consistently. Take a few
minutes to remove the superfluous Jew.
els or to secure the appropriate tie.
Dress for the occasion, and remember
that the apparel oft proclaims the wear.
er's foolishness or her appreciation of
the eternal fitness of things"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
MAKING HAT GOOD As NEW
Recommended Methods Of Renovation
That Are Well Worth Being
Given a Trial.

Canvas-covered hats can be reno
waited, but as canvas breaks down,
carefully remove 1t without destroying
the cover, coat 1t with starch, dry 1t
and press it into shape. Clean the
cover in gasoline, replace 1t carefully
and press between cloths. This makes
the hat as good as new. II not skilled
in millinery work, take the hat to Q
milliner and have 1t trimmed. Good
feathers should be cleaned in gasoline.
Quill feathers can be Strengthened.
Plumes are not so easily renovated,
though one can become skilled in the
art of cleaning and curling them after
a little practice, Tinsel braids can
be revived by washing them with a
toothbrush that is dipped first into
suds and then into ammonia. Rinse
the pieces, dry and press on the wrong
side. The between-season hat is made
over In this way and serves we'll dur
ing the first rush for hats when they
are very expensive. Remember this
season to look over your stock of
MORE silks, velvets and satins, for
many canvas frames are covered with
such materials.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03

rope or chain with a single pulley is
attached to the top Of the stump. The
anchor rope, b, which runs through
the pulley, Is fastened to the bottom
OF d stout stump. a.
A pair of steady horses is attached
to the rope and always pull toward
the anchor stump. With a steady pull
there is no jumping or jerking, and
they will walk right Of as II pulling
a loaded wagon. We use about go feet
OF one,inch rope, which costs $40 and
the pulley S1.75, making a total cost
of SAILS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03

up in cloth; Il is ssmi.ntttng, and
fastens down the front with four but.
tons; below buttons the fronts slope
slightly away. Face cloth in white
or any color chosen is used for the
collar, which is edged with braidlng
put on in a pretty design. The
sleeves are plain, and have two but
tons at the wrist.
Hat Of felt, trimmed with velvet Q
buckle, and a feather mount.
Materials required: Sh yards cloth
IS inches wide buttons, u yard
white cloth, 6 yards braid, 6 yards
silk for lining.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
HINTS FROM THE EGYPTIANS
Beautiful Colors Worn In Ancient
Land Are Extremely Popular Just
Now In America.

- Women who delight in dress from a
standpoint of beauty are accepting
hints from the land of Egypt in the
time of the Pharaohs. The beautiful
colors of that land have been brought
to the west by twentieth century clev-
'erness and one may gaze upon the dull
desert reds, Nile green shades, gold
and Egyptian puppies in evening
dresses of this season. Beads are used
to bring out a sand-colored back
ground of an evening scarf and they
appear in conventional Egyptian Dor
ders, which are decidedly oriental in
coloring. This scarf should accom-
pany gown which is Egyptian in its
general idea and looks especially we'll
when wrapped over white upper
arm, upon which is clasped a snake
bracelet.
Egyptian headdress is shining out
from coils of hair in evenings; a
round 1eweled ornament is placed
over each ear and lines Of glittering
beads or jewels curve down in circles
from the upper disks.
Often a wing sleeve, of a scarf-like
length, of gold-incrusted gauze will be
draped over one arm, while the other
will be left bare. Gold is stenciled
upon gauze to shine over a neutral
foundation and to echo the glitter of
1ewelry.
Fashions handmaidens are receiv.
ing inspiration from old Egypt and an
occasional gown Of the Orient flashes
out in splendid relief among the many
beautiful costumes of later times
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03

lean cloth Is most durable, and It
should be lined and bound at the edge
with ribbon or braid.
The portion on which the sketch
rests In our illustration is stinened
with cardboard placed between the
lining and the cover, as also 10 that
portion marked "A" The flaps. B, G
and D fold over the contents Of the.
portfolio and tie together with tapes.
The large flap A then folds upwards,
and Is fastened In the same manner
and entirely encloses the case. A
handle Of cord Is arranged at the top.
By which It may be carried, and II
may be completed by having initials
worked upon the front.
The upper sketch shows the port.
folio open, and the lower fastened up
and ready for carrying. The flaps
B, c and D should not be stiffened
with cardboards, and also that portion
Of tho case marked E, which Is q
space allowed to give room for the
contents Of the case.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
CROCHET WORK EVER POPULAR
So Many Useful Things That May Be
Worked for Use In the
Household.

There is no wane in the liking Of
crochet work. The newest bedspread
is an artistic affair made of crochet
squares done with carpet warp which
alternate with squares of line crash
edged with feather or other fancy
stitching. The work is coarse and ef-
fective,, and because of the large yarn
employed is no strain to the eyes.
Crocheted table doilies for polished
luncheon tables are coveted by every
woman with a liking for effective
hand work, but they entail a great
amount Of time and labor. Lovely
ones in quaint antique patterns may
be found at the exchanges or ordered
through them, but prices are high. A
simpler set has damask centers with
crochet edges. Fine damask comes
Tor the purpose in round or oval
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
COMMON ORCHARD MISTAKES.

To plant the same varieties Of ap-
pies that grew on. fathers farm 50
years ago.
For the nurseryman to substitute
something else for what the buyer
ordered.
To dig a hole only half large
enough when planting a tree, and
then wonder late in the summer, why
it didn't grow. 80
To plant an orchard carefully and
then turn in reckless hired man to
cultivate Il a< is
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
Importance Of Pasture.

The dairy pasture on the dairy farm
Is one Of the most economical sources
Of feed. The success Of the pastures
will, in a large measure, determine
the success Of the dairy enterprise.
Pay as much attention to the perma-
nent pasture as you would to a regu.
lar cultivated crop. Reseed 1t every
year and keep weeds and other unde-
sirable growth cut out. Apply manure
and other fertilizers and use every
means to have a good, thick stand Of
grass and to keep 1t growing all
through the growing season.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03

Pale blue cashmere is chosen fo
this dainty little dress; the skirt II
plated, and the bodice is arranged il
folds to correspond with 1t; a waist
band Of material stitched at the edges
connects the bodice and skirt; straps
of material stitched at the edges trim
the outside of yoke, which is of lace;
the cuffs are also formed to match:
buttons add further to trimming.
Material required; Four yards cash.
mere. 4S inches wide, one-fourth yard
lace, one dozen buttons. =
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
Winter Xaillnn

One Of the new wells that Is more
fashionable than becoming, has huge
mesh spider webs woven into omen
spaces.
Another new yelling is formed Of
double diagonal meshes, with a small
dot at each corner in CONTRASTING
color to the mesh. Thus, white wells
have black or colored dats, and col.
ored wells white ones or a lighter or
darker tone Of the same shade.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
The Casserole Hat.

The small hat that the French mil.
liners insist upon making iscalled the
casserole by those who endow every
fashion with name.
1t is Just the shape Of a little cas-.
serole, sets well down on the head.
Is slightly trimmed and neatly GOV.
cred with the marvellous new veil
which has diamond-shaped openings
for the eyes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03

pieces Of several sizes patterned with
shamrock, thistle. rose or fieur-de-lis.
The damask is hemmed and then but
ton-hole stitched sparsely on the edge
and the crochet work is begun in the
buttonhOle stitching.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03

and head well up. counting "one, two;
one. two" given number Of times.
II the modern beauty keeps a small
bottle Of olive oil in her bathroom
closet, and rubs little Of 1t well into
the pores opened by the hot bath, she
will never have that dry, harsh feel.
ing Of the skin, nor the horrId, prick.
ling sensation. Of which so many per.
sons complain after the use Of hot
water for any length Of time. Not only
will the skin grow soft and smooth un.'
der such treatment, but the oil acts a.
q tonic to the general health, espe-
cially II one Il inclined To. general de-
bility. .
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
METHOD OF PULLING sTUMps
Illustration Showing Device BY Which
200 or More Stubs May Be Re-
moved In One Day.
CHARLES ]. MILLsO

A very handy device for pulling
peach stumps from old orchards. and
can pull 200 or more a day by this
means, is shown in the illustration.
The limbs are cut OF and the stumps,
e, left as long as possible. A short
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
To Pin ON Decorations

If decorations are to be pinned to
woodwork, instead Of marring it with
tacks, use strips of adhesive plaster.
Where a firmer grip seems inev.
liable, try glass push pins, which do
not leave marks of any noticeable
size.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03

This Is simple recipe for a cleans.
ing cream: OIL Of sweet almonds,
four ounces; orange flower water, four
ounces; white wax, two ounces.
Running in place" stimulates the
liver and the circulation Of the blood
and reduces supernuous flesh. This Is
simply the ordinary running step
taken In one spot. with hands on hips
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
HAVE SMART LOOK.
TWO OF THE LATEST STYLES IN
JACKETS.
Showing an Excellent Way Of Making
Up HOrrlngbone serge-Another
Of Cloth Made Up Semi.
Fitting.

: The first costume shows q smart
way Of making up herringbone serge;
the back is semi-fitting, the fronts
slightly loose; the right front is cut
with tab that fastens to the left side
over the waist-coat Of white moire
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
Late Corn Eoddar.

The feeding Of late corn fodder to
dairy cows should be continued lust
as long as the corn is at all green. 1t
is splendid supplementary feed with
the short autumn pasture grass.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03

and practical type Of this article. It
can, Of course. be made in many
shapes and forms, and the case illus
trated can be made In any size to suit
the purpose for which 1t may be re-
CURED
The material with which It should
be made is a matter Of choice. Amer
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
TO MAKEPORTFOLIO
USEFUL ARTICLE Is EASY FOR
CLEVER FINGERS.
Numerous Ways In Which II VIII Be
Found Of Distinct value-can
A Be Made In Many Shapes
and Forms.

A portfolio for carrying music, pa.
pers, drawings, ETC., may be reckoned
among those useful things that can al
ways be made at home by clever
fingers, and our sketch shows a good
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03

One Of the autumn gowns is built
after above design and is wonderfully
smart. The material is in one Of the
new blue shades and Is also one Of
the few good-looking frocks Of the
Moyen age style. Black velvet ribbon
Is used to trim waist and skirt in
charming manner, and the buttons
used on dress and guimpe are velvet
covered. Long loops Of black velvet
ribbon are arranged at bottom Of long
waist in back in sash fashion. This
model Is extremely good looking and
is even more attractive In reality than
on paper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03

that is carried just past the waist, and
is edged with Russia braid put on in
a waVy pattern. Black satin faces
the revers and cuffs.
Hat Of velvet to match, trimmed
with ribbon.
. Materials required: 31a yards
serge As inches wide. Y yard MORE,
n yard satin, 2 buttons, Q yards braid,
IS yards silk for lining.
/ The other one would be nice made
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-09-29
Committee Fer Taft's Reception

Anaconda.-A meeting Of the citi-
zens' committee appointed by Mayor
Gangner to arrange for the reception
of President Taft was held at the
council chamber. The program for
the visit of the president has hereto
fore been announced, and the details
will be left to committees on arrange
ments, police and decoration.
E. P. Mathewson, A. G. MacCallum,
A. M. Walker, DR.. w. T. Orion and j..
M. Miner were appointed as the COM
mittee on arrangements; F. A. Jones,
w. l.. Collins and M. Kingsley on
transportation; Chief Mentrum and
Frank Tucker, on decorations; Mayor
Gangner, Chief Barney Fitzpatrick,
Sheriff James O'Keefe, T. G. Davidson
and John Alexander, on police.
A committee to meet the president
at Silver Bow, with the special train,
will be named later.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-09-29
Bjnsfelt Case Dismissed.

Helena.-At the request of thu au-
thor of the complaint, County Attor-
ney Hepner has moved and the district
court has granted the diGnissal OF the
case of the state against Peter Bins
felt, whose arrest ten days ago on the
charge of obtaining goods under false
pretenses created decided sensation,
it having been alleged that by means
of announcing himself heir to large
estate, he had duped various mer-
chants of the city. Binsfelt still clings
to his story of being possessed OF an
equity which in the immediate future
means a windfall of at least 100000,
and says that he will remain in Hell
ena and compel respect from ALL He
declares he has been resident OF
Montana for twelve years. Other de-
velopments are expected.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-09-29
FREAK IN SEQU0IA FOREST
Tree Trunk That Has Stood for Six.
teen Years Severed From
lts Base.

Out Il. California there is a tree
trunk which has stood for the last IL
years entirely severed from its base,
says the Wide World Magazine. The
stump is Is feet in diameter, and the
trunk towers IS feet in the air. This
remarkable freak is located near the
Sequoia forest reserve in Tulare coun-
ty, California, and was sawn of by
lumbermen for timber. Through some
miscalculation, when the cut was fin
ished the tree still held it's position.
and dynamite was resorted to to bring
it to the ground, which accounts for
the deep cash on one side. After the
first charge of the explosive had been
ignited the tree still remained stand.
ing, and it was discovered that the
entire trunk had been shattered by
the discharge and was therefore use
less for lumber. Accordingly, the
work was stopped and the giant has
remained upright, withstanding some
of the severest wind storms that the
state has known, held in it's natura
position by it's great weight.