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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25
AMUSING GAME WITH NOVELS
Each Player Writes az Long Sentence
as Possible, Using Only Words
Containing Vowel Selected.

Now" said Charles, when every.
body was gather around the table.
Tets play the vowel game father tod
us he used to play when he was a
boy"
How do you play it," asked every
one at once.
It's very easy" replied Charles,
distributing pencils and paper I'M
partially among the family grounp'
says the Comrade. you take the
five regular vowels, a. e. l, o, u, and,
beginning with the first letter, each
player writes as long sentence as ne
can, using no vowel except "a in any
word, but repeating that letter as oft
en- as he wishes"
II don't quite understand" said
Cousin Lucy. please give us an ex-
ample"
You'll have to give me. few min
utes' grace, then" laughed Charlie
taking his pencil and paper. Suppose
I take a. 4" He wrote industriously a
few minutes and then read the result
aloud:
"Ah, madam, Frank Farms, a tall,
tasty, black man at Panama, has a
cat that can catch all bad ants and
bats at Nathan's pantry and barn"
"Bravo!" cried uncles and aunts anc
cousins, as Charlie finished reading
the queer sentence.
you see," continued Charles, you
may give the players five minutes. or
any time you agree on beforehand. to
make up the sentence. When the time
is up, the sentences are read and the
one having the longest sentence Of
good, plain, commonplace English has
gained the first point. You go this
way for each of the five vowels, and
when all the sentences are read and
compared, the person who has gained
the most points wins the game"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25
Peas win sprout at Is degrees.

Peas viii sprout At - degrees
Cheap seed is often the most ex-
pensive.
Always plant the best seed you can
get for every crop.
Good time to cut out the poison ivy.
IT'S almost q crime to allow It to grow
anywhere.
Give the boys a chance to take a
swim every day possible-and the
horses too.
Do not let any pickles ripen as long
as more are desired for pickles, for
the vines stop bearing.
After the hay is on the meadow We
can see its thin spaces better. Get
busy with the manure spreader.
Make sowings once q week Of such
uuick-raising vegetables as lettuce and
radishes, totnsure continuous success.
sion.
smilax does not need sunshine. II
requires q soil Of sandy loan,
should be watered freely and kept In
q warm place
Cucumbers for pickles should be
uicked every alternate day at least
Cut them but never pun them Oh. >aS
the vines are liable to be injured
Why do 60 few farmers raise
asparagus for family use? II IL very
little trouble; once planted Il remains
lhdehnitsly and never fails to bring q
crop.
Machinery used during the summer
harvest should not be allowed "a
stand out In the fields. II II as(noi
yet been placed under cover It Is high
time that It b placed there nov.
one may have green corn until tEosl
comes Il care q taken % plant W,
rIotios which cone 70 The eating
oiago a different Zines. o. early sorll
nay Be planted ever ten days ma
August
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

The government chief chemist says
that ice cream is very injurious to the
youth Of the country during the heat
I'd term. The next thing some scien-
tiflc iconoclast win be holding forth on
the deleterious nature Of the moon
IlRht excursion germ and the dangers
Of the para concert microbe. And the
youth Of the country win continue In
these gern-inviting ways and WIN sur
vive, as It has done since romance and
Ice cream were invented.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

giles weighing Eve to SIX pounds may
be used in the pins; there should be
an inch Of matrix outside all stones.
Put the forms together with screws
and inch lumber planed. Lubricate
the forms with soft soap before fill
Ing; loosen screws to remove. Sills
should be by inches, joists by
s inches, IL feet 8 inches; studding 4
by 4 inches by II feet; plates and
rafters 2 by 4 inches; plates should
be doubled. Place the poists on top
of stills and set studding well toed to
stills, 1S-inch ON centers. and thorough
ly spike joists to studding. See Fig.
472, A. The upper tie joists may be
1 BY 9 inches, well nailed under plate
to studding. All material thus far
preferably hemlock. Pieces same
width as joists should be nicely nailed
on studding between joists on sfll to
prevent rats getting on sill from IN.
side, Fig. A72. The floor should be
Of II gauge perforated iron, or lay
one-hah inch mesh wire on the joists
and lay floor over this. The perfor-
ated sheets would furnish Ventilation.
On inside of studdlng nail one-Quarter
inch mesh wire cloth, II to IL gauge,
with light wire staples, from floor to
plate all over the inside except at
openings.
Between the studding cut in strips
all around and to the top, one-half by
5h inch, beveled on edges to q MI
ter. These strips should be set at an
angle Of 45 degrees and may be three
inches apart. Use window blinds for
model. Cut gains One-Quarter BY one.
half inch in sides If studding. See
Fig. 472, B. Put strips in place and
toe with sixpenny nails. Strips and
studding should be surfaced, and may
be set up in pairs and painted before
being NAILED in place. II win be i'm
possible to drive rain over these. Put
shelf high enough from the bottom
80 two widths Of one-half inch mesh
wire screen win reach It; put shelf
all around at same angle as ventilator
stats. Rats cannot climb over It. Put
openings above shelf for shoveling In
the corn. Doors may be placed on
sides or ends; rat-proof by using wire
cloth or perforated sheets.
This building may be used for other
grain by simply lining with building
paper as may be needed. This is not
an expensive structure, but viii give
the fullest protection.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

A little Collie. black and sleek,
Does in the barnyard run;
He kicks up his heels and flirts his tail.
And has such loads Of fun.
A little Piggie in the pen
Roots round with funny snout;
He knows just where to find good things.
And soon he roots them out.
A little Chickie in the yard
Does scratch with tiny feet;
IT'S happy when II finds q crumb,
For It does love to eat.
A little Baby in the house
Runs everywhere and plays;
II laughs and crows and merry II
Throughout the summer days.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

Attacks upon children by dogs and
cats are chronicled quite frequently
nowadays, probably because Of neglect
Of the animals during the hot weather.
Animals that are extremely thirsty
during the heated term are as apt to
become deranged as men who are sub
iected to extremes Of heat and cold.
An owners Of animals should exercise
more than usual care In looking after
Fheir comfort while the weather is un-
comfortably hot.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25
swimming Glove.

strap. The cots are made Of open
work material, so that they win have
q tendency to grip and bind the I'm
gers to prevent the glove from slip
ping on. says Scientific American.
The outer edge Of the web is curved
downward, forming a cOncave or dish
ed surface, which will enable the
swimmer to secure a better grip on
the water.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25
a RnmarkahIn LIhrarv.

Agentleman a good many years ago
built q ine house and wanted to have
g0o6 library. and 80 this Is the re-
markabls order be sent TO , book
huyG
= want SIX feet - Theology. came
ouantlty Of metaphysics and near
yard Of old civil law n the iolio-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25
Homemade Water Cooler.

A good homemade water cooler
may be made as follows: Take q SUI
gar barrel and put straw in the bot
tom, on this place a large stone jar
and pack around with straw. On the
cover Of the jar place q wet cloth and
then cover the barrel Nice cool wa
ter where the men are working will
be appreciated during the summer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25
ne announcement Of the discovery

The announcement Of the discovery
a. an anti-typhoid vaccine which comea
fr5m Paris may mean. the addition Of
another important means Of prevent
M disease TO 9 list already Of gratify-
80 length. Typhoid fever is 30 pre-
v1inrt ana 90 insidious and carries
~ & danger Of 90 many complies,
49, hat nnTlhIng which helps'to ie1
- - st1 ufil mean great henp1a
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25
A nuaar Ache.

One day Mary came to her mother
and said: Mother, my ear aehesl"
Does It ache very bad, NaryT
asked her mother.
NO"
well. run out apd play, then you
win forget about e"
Mary went out, but pretty soon she
ana hack and aaids Mother. my
ear does ache. tits not the hole. "
u,s rums uronnd its-Dsllnssts.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25
GLOVE HELPS IN SWIMMING.
Device With coneaVe, or Dished Sur
face, Enables Swimmer to Get
Better Grip on Water.

In order to increase the effective
area of a swimmers hand, an inventor
has provided a glove consisting of an
elastic web formed with cots or stalls
in which the fingers and thumb may
be inserted The glove is also at
tached to the wrist by means Of a
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

The gas works of the Zeppelin Air
shin company at Friedrichshafen. Ger
many, have been demolished by an
EXPLOSION which injured seven people.
There are men who would get discOur-
aged II they were in Zeppelin's place.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

In view of the bad character that
has recently been fastened upon the
fiy the man who is referred to by his
friends as one who wouldn't harm a
fiy" is finding 1t difficult to retain pub
lie esteem.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

Flights over the English channel
should be encouraged. An aviator
with a good cork jacket is much safer
over a large body of water than he Is
above land.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25
Opinions Aired.

Were the commencement exercises
interestlng?"
every. The time was divided be-
tween advice from public men on the
selection Of a career and suggestions
from graduates on how to run the
government"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

A New York paper is trying to nnd
out the name of the man who invent
ed the cocktail. AS he must be dead
by now, why impose the blot on his
memory?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

Baltimore is having an mdertakers
war. Baltimore people who intend to
eat ice cream cones should do 1t now
and get the benefit Of cheap funerals.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

enough mosquitoes to infest q whole
neighborhood or the entire farm. That
malaria is caused by a certain type
Of mosquito has been proved beyond
a doubt; without the pests no such
sickness would exist.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25
LADDER THAT WILL COLLAPSE
~ Arranged BY illinois Man steps
Fold Up and Permit Sides to
Do Drawn Together.

There are several forms Of collap-
sible ladders. but that shown in the
Illustration seems to be the most In
genious yet. II was invented by an
Illinois man. The sides of the ladder,
or the stiles, have recesses along
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

It will be noticed that these would
be nude fanatics up in the Saskatche'
wan always select the summer months
for their demonstrations.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

A West Point cadet has been pun
ished for chewing gum. The ste
nographers' union should pass reso'
buttons of sympathy.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

Explanations from the weather bu-
reau that a hot wave is something In
the nature Of a Hare-up would do no
good whatever.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

It seems doubtful If Virginia's new
anti.cussing law will be any more eff
tective than the anti.kissing move
ment.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

Just think of stealing the milk OF
poor COW when she was interested In
the beautiful strains of Beethoven or
Wagner.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

A young woman in Washington Is
80 beautiful that she can't get en-
ployment. They won't even give hei
a chance to prove that handsome Is
as handsome does.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

A Boston suicide left a dollar bill
TO pay for the gas he used, and Bos-
ton papers are referring to this as an
evidence of culture and refinement
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

A substitute for radium has been in
vented. We shall refuse to use 1t un-
I'll we can be assured that 1t doesn't
contain benzoate of soda.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25
Gallant

Shelf were a man, should new
er marry.
He-If you were a man, ! should
never marry.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25
You Know Them.

as that a new hobby he is ridingT
mo; same old frayed boss. It's
the new bit and bride that attract at
tention."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

Pennsylvania reports the appearance
there Of a new blood-poisoning bug.
Pennsylvania should lose no time in
developing a smaller bug to bite 1t.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

Beware Of the pure spring water at
the summer resort
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

They are breaking aviation records
rather more rapidly than the limbs Of
the aviators.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

This is the season when many
things happen that make a man glad
he learned to swim.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

II has been demonstrated that q
monorail car will not stay on rail
that Is not firmly laid.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

The report that Castro is on his way
to Venezuela appears to be taking a
summer vacation.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

A Massachusetts university presi'
dent wants to conserve the reliable
old fashioned spanking.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25
NO MOSQUITOES BREED HERE
One Barrel Of water May BE Breeding
Place for Enough insects TO
lnfeSt Entire Farm.

Keep your rainbarrel covered. One
barrel may be the breeding place for
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

The cases Of short weights seems
to be Just as clear as the product
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

lust because the early bird catches
the worm does not prove that the
early riser cuts the most grass.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

Keep cool and keep your temper.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

amusement of any children who may
be watching, but upon the goat re-
Stunning his normal position, the other
figure boldly springs up and faces Billy
again.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-08-25

A new airship record. also an air
SLIP. are broken every day.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-04-21
A uoesvi Reminder

An M r. who III uls magisterial
capacity periodically visited private
lunatic asylum told the story OF a
man OF some position III the legal
world who went TO see a patient wno
had occasional lapses into sanity The
patient made a great impression on
his visitor as a well informed. healthy
minded gentleman and was assured
that his case shonld be inquired into.
On ieaVsng. the grateful patient
courteously conducted nis morning
caller to the front door. atfectionateiy
pressing bis hand at parting.
you won't forget what I've told
you" he pleaded with tears IN his
voice.
NO" responded the visitor. turning
round TO descend the rather long tight
OF steps
81 don't think you WILL" said the pa.
tent dreamIly. but lest you should
you know"-
And lifting up his foot be gave the
unsuspecting. detenseless visitor y
kick behind that sent min spinning
down the stairway ana spra wing on
the gravel.-Pearson Weekly
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-04-21
A Birds Whit. e.a,h.r.

The occurrence OF white feathers In
birds plumage Is very common II
is. OF course. due to lack OF coloring
matter and ls liable to appear In ootD
young and old birds. have known OF
several old birds TO exhibit this pc
culiarity tmostly In the wing feathers
however,. aud II may be due TO upper
feet nutrition and circulation as the
bird ages. | have also noticed II IN
young birds In number OF Instances
The phenomenon thus cannot be said
to occur simply as result OF old age,
but II rather one OF those slight
changes IN the birds system the
causes OF which we do not know.
There is this much more to be SAID.
however when young bird starts
out with few white feathers they
are usually retained throughout life.
Noting each time IN similar man.
ner. Old birds may exhibit this loss
OF coloring at any time.-SL Nicholas
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-04-21

When Lincon struggling lawyer.
was dong circuit 1utJ 10 ONO ne
once visited y country town where the
general storrHrrppI nnn the reputation
OF aduitpratlng even 10 the danger
point his .ldpr ~ the midst OF
general condemnation OF this store
Keeper Lincoln rose Que night from his
seat Oy the noirl stove
Come OIL. boys. Ut said
AUD ne leO party OF half dozen
lawyers and judges TO the general
store.
LET me have a quart OF cider" be
said to the storekeeper
yes. SIR. was the cordial reply.
And which grade. sir-the ripe. az 3
cents; the mellow at 2. OF the oew. at
lY'
ut doesn't matter which grade. mis-.
ter" Lincoln nrawled. II only want
10 poison 1og
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-04-21
nae InYen,o, Of the Match.

The brst match was the product OF
the ingenuity OF John Frederick KoW-
erer. VINO early 10 the nineteenth cen.
fury was imprisoned IN the peniten-
tiary at Hohenasperg. IN Germany.
BE invented the iucifer match while
In his gloomy dungeon. The German
government forbade the manufacture
OF matches on the ground OF public
policy because some children playing
with them nad caused Dire. Romerer
was ruined by viennese competition
when be was released from prison aud
died pauper. Up TO 1862 the Vienna
manufacturers controlled the match
business OF the entire world.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-04-21
WHITE CREEK

Rev. w. c. Newell left for his new
charge Saturday.
The Ladies' Aid meets this week
Wednesday.
John Hutchings is recovering from
his recent Illness.
Clyde Barber is moving In town
from Hoosick Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. sisson spent
last week in New York.
Miss Elsie Newell is being enter
tanned for few days among her
friends.
Miss Amy surdam Of North Ben
nington was a guest Sunday Of Mrs
Henry Briggs.
James T. Allen has purchased the
Harvey Allen property that was sold
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-04-21
PstrIoL Henry. &c.

1t Is SAID OF Patrice Henry that dur.
ing his practice OF law IN the Virginia
courts ana when he was familiariy al
dressed as governor a man who nad
been arrested for stealing nog and
who was out on bail went to the gov.
erDor TO nave Dim defend MIN.
The governor said. "Dld you walk
away With that shoatT
II don't ike to say"
''Out With It."
"les. sir"
"Hsve YOU got the carcassT"
"ies. SIR"
"lou go nome. you wretch. cut the
pig ,engtnwise In matt and hang as
mucn OF II IN my smokenouse as you
Keep m yours"
Al court the governor said. "Your
honor. this man nas no more OF that
stolen snOat than nave"
The man was cleared.-NatonaI
monthly.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-04-21
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Told Briefb
for Busy Readers.


for Busy Readers
Miss Jennie Green Of Maple street
is in Troy today.
Miss Nellie Farrar OF Gage street
is in Troy today.
James Wood has returned from a
business trip to Boston.
Miss Alice McDermott of Park ST.,
is visiting in Troy today.
Mrs. Margaret Thompson has re
turned from visit in Troy.
Fred Houghton has resumed his
duties at the Tiffany factory.
DR.. J. II. Cole is spending the day
at Lake Pontoosac in Pittsheld.
Miss Florence Hathaway OF South
street is confined to the house by i'll
ness.
Master Francis Evans is visiting
his aunt, Mrs Henry Mccormick OF
Pittsheld.
George w. Williams is visiting his
wife at the Vermont sanitarium at
Pittsford.
Mrs. p. c. Cornell and daughter
Pauline are passing the day in Troy
and Albany.
Roy Cranston, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
T. II. Cranston of North street, who
is i'll, is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. X. Richie were
registered at Hotel Woodstock in
New York yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. ohm Mccormick of
Gage street visited their son Henry
in Pittsfeld Wednesday.
Miss Elizabeth Coyne, Anna Griffin
and Elizabeth Purcell are passing a
few days in Troy and Albany.
The Notification club will meet
this evening at the usual hour with
Mrs. Turner Cranston OF North st.
Miss Rose Magill. who has been
the guest OF Mrs. Della Hurley, re
turned today to her home in Albany
Miss Louise Vail OF Bennington
Center has returned from California,
where she spent the greater portion
OF the winter.
George C. Wood has been engaged
to play in the orchestra for the CON
cert and ball Of the Hoosick Falls B.
P. o. Elks Friday evening.
Mrs. NJ. C. Klock has moved to 544
Main street opposite Walbridges
store, where she will handle the same
lines as before and where she will be
pleased to meet old or new custo-
mers.
Mrs. George Chapman, who has
been visiting her mother, Mrs. Ed
ward Knapp of Bradford Place, went
to Manchester Wednesday to visit be-
fore returning to her home in Bur
lington
Miss Mary b. Sears, who has
taught two terms on Carpenter Hill
in Pownal, will spend the spring
months at her home here, as the
school there has been discontinued
on account Of lack of sufficient pupils.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-04-21
A Wa. Out.

Il have six doctors. and they can't
agree on what ais me. Three think
it's one thing and three thiuk It's an
other. What would you advise me to
do. Discharge them AMP
"No. Hire one more and give him
the deciding vote."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-04-21
Times chanaea.

'1n ancient days" SAID the pedantic
person. "tne greatest triumph at the
Olympfan games was won by means
OF a -four horse chariot"
"And now" said the thoroughly In
dignant athlete. some OF EN- are con.
tent to win With u one horse referee"
Washington star.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-04-21
at public auction April 10.

at public auction April ID.
Mrs. ]. Grant Smith is improving
so fast that her nurse, Miss OFT OF
Troy has been relieved OF duty.
Mrs. Slack OF Springfield, VT, has
been spending some time with her
two sons John and Wilson with Mrs.
Henry Briggs.
The Misses Margaret and Sylvia
Fox OF North Hooslck are spending
few days with the Misses Chloe and
Myra Sisson.
Rev. ]. c. Mitchell entered upon
the duties OF his new pastorate Sun
day evening. He will begin a series
OF sermons. The subject for this
week Is The Making Of q Man"
EARLY RISERS
~ The famous little nflls.