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The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette., 1910-08-20

profitable agriculture the Cotton Sates anywhere
else under Heaven to stock along with field
We might we'll fight against the in their
fight against the fundamental law As said last week:
The plant feeds the SOIL the animal feeds the plant
and the fertility back to the soil This is the Anghtys
trnfty-te plant the animal the sooper again
unendins cycles the earth to be kept fruitful Any sort
Of farming that tries to exist with only two of the hreethe
soil ana the the face of Nature and Providence
and can only end In failure and in poverty"
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette., 1910-08-20
FEATURES OF THIS ISSUE.


Ninegar FromC
Buying o
Save A From
to
Vegetables We Neglect 10
Hands
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-11
Rosebuds on Slippers.

New evening slippers, especially for
young girls. show embroidery on the
toe of pink rosebuds. The idea is
quite pretty. and the slippers go very
well with glrllsh gowns of white tulle
and chiffon. which have pink roses
at the belt and on the sleeves.
Those who like the effect and are
not able to get II I'm embroidery can
make pink rosebud of satin and APP
ply It to the slipper instead of a
buckle. mounting It In a rosette or
bow of white or pink tulle.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-11
Catherine FlItabIls.

shawl across her bead-strung neck in
the flickering light about the camp
ere at the baseball ground at Eliza
beth.
Our mother, he told me, was
Mamie HaTgis. of Breathitt county.
KY, as pretty a young mountain girl
as ever the sun shone on. | can re-
member her now with her blonde hair
and blue eyes and her passionate love
for her two babies. She was young
girl when Joe Filtablis, or Filbates, as
Charlie says 1t should be spelled.
came counting her and ran of with
her to Richmond. Va, where they
were married. They came north to
New York and he worked in a ma
chine shop till there was a strike and
he lost his work and fell sick and
died. She took him home to Rich.
mond and he lies buried there today.
Then she came back TO New York
and tried to make living for herself
and her two children, but could not
do 1t and had to put us in the Five
Points House Of Industry. from which
we were sent to the country.
After that, my brother Charles has
learned. my mother married Carl
Marison. Roumanian Jew. who was
good and kind to her and made her
fine husband, but they went away
from New York to Philadelphia and
we can get no trace of them II we
could only find mamma she should
have good home as long as she lives.
am going to find her myself II | can.
and my husband Millen will have
word sent broadcast among the Ro-
many people In America that every
one is to look for Mrs Marison. she
who was Mamie Hargis of Kentucky
and when they have found her she
is to be watched over tenderly and
cared for till can get to her. She
needn't be a gypsy, but she will al
ways have a good home"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-11
A Proarssslvs Word Game.

SO many people object to cards but
still wish to entertain with a progress
sive game. think this will suit al
most every one. and II is a real ex-
citing play, too. Get a box OF ana
grams. costing 25 cents; several sets
may be needed II the party Is n large
one. Choose partners and tables as
for any progressive game. then the
hostess places a small heap Of letters
in the center of each table. telling the
players that their words are to be
names OF books. when the bell rings
the first lady at each table turns let
ter and places II face up so that all
four players see It at once. The first
person who names book beginning
with the letter claims that word and
takes II TO her side; the next player
turns a letter, etc. When the bell
calls halt" the partners at each
table add up their combined words
and the winners (or losers as the
hostess decidcs) progress to the next
table. AT the next table they have
another word. say "clties" Each
table makes n different class of words
The names of flowers. birds, famous
people. mountains, rivers, colleges
Bible characters. etc. Prizes arc
awarded as for any progressive game
and refreshments are served at small
tables.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-11
A Farewell Shower.

This month brings numerous fare
wells. along with its gaieties; for com
mencements and weddings usually
mean partings. A favorite teacher go
ing abroad for her vacation was the
recipient OF such n novel shower
that ! could scarcely wait to tell the
department readers all about 1t.
or course. on short vacation Jour
neys baggage is to be considered, and
her friends did not wish to cause In
convenience by their kindly atten-
tions. so one of the girls said; Let's
give her Europe shower and they
did. There were envelopes. great
and small; some contained safety
pins. some hair pins; wee one held
court plaster. another a layer of abb
sorbent cotton; one clippings of jokes,
several were steamed letters. One
bulky affair had chewing gum and
fruit tablets. the latter wrapped in
waxed paper like caramels. oh. yes,
one neatly tied envelope had needles
and various threads wound on card
board. with a card containing various
sized buttons. The envelopes were all
placed In denim bag to hang on heI
steamer chair.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-11

silk handkerchief is fine for binding.
Then give each person a number In
rotation. The blindman calls out two
numbers. like a and Il" these chill
dren change places rapidly: In the
rush the blindman tries to catch one;
failing. he calls two more numbers: II
again unsuccessful he calls 100. which
means that all change places, and he
usually gets a victim In the scram-
BILE. The blind man then takes the
number Of the one caught and the
game proceeds.
MADAME MERRI.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-11
READS LIKE NOVEL
Marriage Reveals Romance Of a
Gypsy Camp.
Bride Finds Brother and Discovers
Her Mother Was Daughter Of the
Famous HareIs Family Of
kentuck.

New York-The story of how Katy
Filtablis found her people reads like
chapter out Of Romany Legends. A
few months ago she was homeless,
friendIess and sixteen. Now she Is
the wife Of gipsy prince, has a
whole tribe at her beck and call, and
better than all has found who her
real people are and has located and
visited her brother, for whom she has
searched for eight years.
The story OF how she was married
to Prince Millen Johnson of Elizabeth.
N. j.. tribe Of gipsies by Father O'Neil
OF the Catholic church on February 20
has been told, but It did not come out
until recently that she was the daugh.
ter of one of Americas famous fam
iIies the Hargises of Kentucky. Her
marriage to a gypsy prince led to the
discovery of her parentage. A young
boy over in Arceola, Pa, read the
story of the wanderings of Catherine
Filtablis and her romantic marriage
TO Prince Mlllen, and It called up tho
mysterious story of his own youth.
He had had a sister named Katy and
his boyhood name was Charlie Filta.
bills. He had been adopted from the
Five Points House OF Industry by a
wealthy farmer family, Julia and
James Merrill, of Arceola. Pa. Surely
this little girl was the blue-eyed sister
he had always longed to find. He
telegraphed to her. and after two
weeks of merrymaking IN the camp
at Elizabeth, Catherine, accompanied
by Mary Johnson, both in picturesque
gypsy costumes, set out for Arceola
to visit the boy who claimed the new
Romany princess as his sister. 1t was
a strange meeting of brother and Sis
ter, but those who saw them together
could not doubt that the story the
young boy told was true, for they
looked enough alike to be brother and
sister, coins struck from the same
die.
"And this is the story he told me, :"
said Mrs. Catherine Filtablis Johnson
last night, as she folded her scarlet
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-11
The RIaht Gloves.

Gloves are an all-important acces.
sorry TO the costume, and the wrong
style will ruin the effect of smart
and well-chosen gown. With either
black or colored tailored gowns neu-
tral-toned gloves are correct Arrow
head backs are smartest in fancy
gloves, and, likewise, the expensive
kind. The fastening Is one heavy but.
ton. which Is often an ornamental fea-
ture. White glace gloves are almost
universally accepted for evening wear,
though deep cream suede often takes
the place of white.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-11

Skirts are fuller without being
voluminous.
Sleeves generally are still close 1T
ting and quite long.
Kimono sleeves remain quite fash
ionable for elaborate gowns.
Colored embroidery on white is one
of the fads of the season.
A huge bow at the back is the sole
trimming on some OF the new turbans.
Coat-of-mail sleeves are coming in
for evening gowns. supple and grace
full.
Present fashion demands that the
figure be kept in slender lines about
the hips.
The envelope flap is in evidence and
is not an unattractive trimming below
the waist.
Some of the handsome new sweaters
are of white, with large sailor collar
and cuffs in color.
A noticeable feature Of the seasons
blouses is the tendency to simulate a
side-front closing.
Suede, patent leather and natural
kid belts are in high style with silk.
wool and linen costumes.
Long skirts are worn for afternoon
and evening. but even at such times
many women wear short skirts.
A unique and most effective trim
ming for a gown is made of shlrrings
II satin over colored satin rattail.
The shawl-shaped collar, cut pretty
narrow. is quite prominent, being
faced with satin. moire and even vel
vet
Coat lengths vary good bit. though
most OF them are below the hip
depth, and a number have novel vest
effects.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-11
Good Work Proeeeds Slowly.


At the present rate OF increase near
ly forty-five years must elapse before
sufficient hospital accommodations to
provide for all the INDECENT consump-
tives in the United States will be pro
vided, declares the National Associa-
ton for the Study and Prevention OF
tuberculosis. Although over 1000
beds in hospitals. ranatoria. camps
and wards for tuberculous patients
were established last year, there are
fully 100000 INDECENT consumptives
who ought to be placed in such institu-
lions and a total of only 22, ,720 beds in
The entire country On May 1, 1909.
there we're 1924 beds for consump-
tives and 294 institutions. The annual
report of the national association
shows an increase of 80 institutions
and $500 beds.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-11
Spreading culture in Turkey.

DR.. Emil Ray Gregory, who is at the
head, of the department Of biology at
the American College of Girls, Con-
stantinople. is in charge of the course
of public lectures on hygiene and mu.
nicipal reform open TO the native resi-.
dents of that city. Some OF the most
distinguished physicians of the city
volunteered their services as lecturers.
The lectures given especially to Turk
ish women are said TO have called To-
gether the largest as we'll as the most
attentive audiences in the course.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-11
A Rose Musicale.

Roses belong to June, so this charm
ing affair is specially fitting right now.
Have the hour three o'clock and give
the program of songs all pertaining
TO roses. Intersperse piano or violin
selections. although ballad programs
are very popular. Serve ice cream.
either in rose molds or in lovely candy
roses. the stems of green candy: small
cakes and after-dinner cups OF French
coffee Decorate exclusively with
roses. givinc each guest one as they
enter the room.
pRCGRAM.
l. My Love is Ike a Red. Red Rose.
2. Roses Bring Dreams CT You.
4 My Rosy Rambler.
4. My Southern Rose.
5. Last Rose OF Summer.
6. Garden OF Roses.
T. My wild Irish Rose
s. Roses In June.
3, Meet Me In Rosetime. Rosie.
TO- Roses.
II. My Rosary.
Il. Rose, Pretty Rose
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-11
BLACK VELVET sllppers

Those who do not like satin as a
material for a dinner and dancing slip
per are now using velvet These slip
pers are made to order and are un-
trimmed except for a tiny bow OF
black satin. holding a lovers knot Of
crystals, set In silver.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-11

"Mr. Nippen always wants the most
possible for his money"
"Yes. He invariably selects a cloudy
day to go to a baseball game in the
hope of seeing several innings and
then getting a rain check"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-11
His Pull.

Does that ere thin. stoop.shoul-
dered. dyspeptic.lookin drummer that
you bought so much from today sell
any better or cheaper goods than the
fat one ye turned down so hard yester-
day." inquired Iii Spry
ID know as he does" confessed the
Squam Corners merchant. but his
views on the criminal rapacity of the
trusts are whole lot sounder -
Puck.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-11
A New Blind Mans Buff.

This is an exciting little game much
loved by children and just the thira
for outdoors. Form a circle, In the
middle place the blind mana big
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-06-11

made in ecru linen OF somewhat fine
texture, and set would be worked
with different sprays OF fruit in the
corners of each.
Here We show one OF ecru linen cut
about ten inches square. buttonholed
at the edge In scallops with blue In
grain cotton. spray of currants in
satin stitch is worked in each corner
with the same cotton, the leaf being
an applique of blue cambria button
holed at edge and veiped with satin
stitch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-01
THEATRICAL FLASHES.

Hedwig Reicher will begin rehearsals
in a few days in 1.-The Vagabonds,' play
by Ramsay Morris, dealing with contem-
porary life. All the scenes and characters
are American, and the part which Miss
Reicher plays is said to give her abundant
scope for a display of her acknowledged
emotional talent.
Among the well-known artists engaged
for the western company of The Com
muters'' which will open in Chicago next
month, are Harry Davenport, Edna Aug.
Ida Darling and Gladys Fairbanks Muir
Owing to the enormous success of the
all-star revival of THE Mikado." the
Messrs Shubert have induced Nine.
FRITZ Scheff to open the season with a
brief tour in this historic comic opera be-
fore the production of the musical version
of ''Trilby,'' which is to be her new offer
ing this season Nine. Scheff's supporting
company in 1.-The Mikado" will include
such stars as Corinne and Digby Bell,
a well as Kate Condor, Arthur Cunning
ham Herbert Waterous, Frank Rush
worth, Charles Airing and Grace Kenni-
Klaw &. Erlanger will star N. c. Good
win in THE Captain" by George Broad
hurst and Charles T. Darcy, opening in
Indianap polls in October. Mr.. Goodwin
will play the role of a globe trotter and
clubman who has been an officer in the
National Guard He impersonates a reg
ular officer who was the hero OF the
march to Pekin. In the action of the
play he is called upon to live up to the
hero's reputation for daring and bravery.
One of the New York critics commenting
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Just before leaving for Washington,
Mr.. AIDE, dressed in an almost white
suit of some kind of Indiana home
spun, and wearing besides a thick
coat OF tan cultivated on Hazelden
Farm, told in his own words the story
of playwright who was just recover
ing from a headon collision with a
United States government official
And this is what Mr.. AIDE said:
L hereby take credit for rescuing
from the oblivion of Cuba to the illus
trious glory of these United States
United States Minister Jackson. You
never heard of him? Well. wait until
I tell you. About a month ago 1 de-
Hvered Mr.. Frohman a new play for
William H. Crane called U. S. Minister
Jackson The scenes are laid in the
South American Republic, and Mr..
Crane was to have been Minister
Jackson. But the newspapers no soon
er printed the fact than a real United
States Minister Jackson sprang into
existence. He is minister to Cuba. and
[ have his letter requesting me to
kindly leave him in Cuba and not put
him on the stage, at least without con-
sulting his parents. From what I have
heard of United States Minister Jack
son, he has been stealing my business
instead of my stealing his. I think it
was very careless of him to go into the
ministerial business until 1 got
through playwriting. However, there
is nothing to do but to let the govern
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-01
Bible study I.

Text Kings Ill; 2 Chron. Is
Solomon. Memory Verse 1855.
1. Who was Adonijah and what did
he do?
2. Who. because of his fear of Sol
ONION. caught hold of the horns of the
altar?
3. What became of Joab?
4. What man did the king forbid
leaving Jerusalem?
5. At what place did the Lord APP
pear to Solomon and say, What shall
6. What judicial decision made Sol
ONION famous?
7. What was solomon's daily pro-
vision?
8. How many horsemen did Solo
mon have?
9. Who built the first temple?
10. What people were famed for
hewing timber?
II. Who furnished the timber for
the temple?
II. What is recorded in chapter 6 ?
10. How large was the temple?
IA. How long was the temple in
building?
Is. How long was Solomon in the
building of his own house?
Is. What filled the house when the
priest put the ark in the holy of
holes?
appear to Solomon?
Is. Who said Israel shall be a
proverb and a byword among all peo-
ple?"
10. At what seaport town was as
embed a large navy during Solo
mons time?
90 From what place did solomon's
navy bring gold?
81 What queen visited Solomon?
%. How many wives had Solomon,
and what did they do for him?
%. What did the queen of Sheba
say concerning SolomOn's wisdom and
glory?
"a. What king brought apes and
peacock4 to Jerusalem?
%. What was Ahijah's revelation to
Jeroboam?
SKETCH FOR SOLOMON.
Solomon, the son OF David, came
to the land in a time of peace. He
waa appointed to build a house for
the Lord. His heart was young and
tender and responsive he chose wis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-01

on the. opening performance. of Sidney
Drew in his success Billy says: Tt
was a toothsome comedy that literally
bit into humorland and cornered the
laugh-market." Sidney Drew and Billy
are on their way here.
The singing contingent of Lew Dock
staders twentieth Century Minstrels'' is
one of the features of this years enter
tainment including such artists as Charles
Falk, Harry A. Ellis and Tom McKenna,
late of The Quartette," Allan Campbell,
Charles Raymond and William Smith
The musical numbers have been especially
written. The Messrs. Shubert are re-
sponsible for this years production and,
it is said, have given minstrelsy it's most
pretentious offering. Lew Dockstader
and his Twentieth Century Minstrels'
will be the attraction at the Grand on
October Il.
Lyman H Howe comes to the Grand
again on October H-22. showing his travel
pictures that heretofore have pleased in
Topeka. The pictures to be shown this
time will include scenes at the time of the
funeral of King Edward.
B. c. Whitney's Isle of Spice" the pro
duction which comes to the Grand on Oc-
tober IS is different from most produc-
lions, having a musical setting for its
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-01

dom rather than riches and honor.
He increased in wealth. surrounded
himself with luxury and found graft
fication in a course of life far different
from that which marked the earlier
stages of his career. He built up the
commerce of his people and made the
nation great among the people of the
earth. His fame went into far coun-
tries and even the Queen of Sheba
found that his wisdom was beyond
that of the wise men of her realm.
But Solomon ceased to be true to him
self. Little by little he admitted sin
to his life. Little by little he chose
the good instead of the best and his
character went toward evil until at
last he deserved the title applied to
him. Solomon, the brilliant failure
Please take note that the day classes
meet at the Central Y. NJ. G. A. at 10
a. m. and 2;3O p. m. The Y. w. class
will meet next Tuesday evening at
o'clock at the Y. w. rooms. The en-
rollment was SO. I hope everybody
who wants to come this year Will be
on hand We may have last years
experience over again, but if we do
we will make the division.
MRS. c. F. MElNNING Err.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-01

will be the attraction at the Grand
Saturday matinee and night, october 8.
The selection of this drama of the
West will meet with wide approval in
Topeka and the production itself prom
ises to be one of the most pretentious
that will be seen here in the present
season. 1.-The SCuaw Man" is genu-
inc American play. Edwin Milton
ROyle. the author. has combined his
ingredients of dramatic interest with
the proper mixture of comedy and has
succeeded in evolving a play wherein
swiftly alternating laughs give place
frequently to moments of intense pa
thos. The management has furnished
a complete scenic production, the same
as was used in Chicago and New York,
which will be used in its entirety in
the engagement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-01
At the Novelty.
Vaudeville.

George AIDE, the humorist lately
was in New York long enough to con-
fess that he will not be the author of
a new play called ~. S. Minister Jack
SON." for the excellent reason that
real United States Minister Jackson
won't let him. 1t seems that no soon
er had the fact been published that
Mr.. AIDE had delivered Charles Froh-
man a new play for William H. Crane
called ~. s. Minister Jackson" than
Mr.. Jackson, minister to Cuba, wrote
Mr.. AIDE, kindly admonishing the hu-
morist against the use of his name.
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ment have its way.
SO Mr.. Cranes play. which will be
ready for production in October, will
be called u. S. Minister BedIoe.
Crane played in Topeka last season
at the Grand in Father and the
Boys"
''SuuaW Man Next Week.
1.-THE Squaw Man" H. f. Pierce and
Company's play of western ranch life,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-01

Hicks cat the train)-Wel. old man, so
long. ! hope you will enjoy your two
weeks in the country. Wicks-There is
no doubt that 1 shall. You see. the girl
who lives in the house next door to mine
is learning to sing.-Somerville Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-01
At the Majestic.

Hal Davis comedy "Pals," a play
of college life, will be the offering of
the North Brothers Stock company at
the Majestic beginning Monday. Pals
was first presented and played success
fully by James j. Corbett who was
supported by an excellent cast includ-
ing the author, Hal Davis. 1t served
as a starring vehicle for Mr.. Corbett
for several seasons.
The story is of college life, but I'M
like "Charley's Aunt" inasmuch as
there is a well defined plot in Pals
making it more daramtic than farcical.
Pals opens with a football game be-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-01

For LUMBER and building material
see J. B. Whelan & Co., Fourth and
Santa Fe tracks. Phones S65.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-01
Kills a Murderer.

merciless murderer is Appendicitis with
many victims. But DR.. Kings New Life
Pills kill it by prevention They gently
stimulate stomach, liver and bowels, pre-
venting that clogging that invites appen-
dicitis, curing Constipation, Headache
Biliousness, Chills. go at ali druggists