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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08
OLD BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
Writing Was Covered With Sheet Of
Horn to Protect Lettering From
Dirty Fingers.

The earliest English book for chill.
dren was THE Babies Book, or a
Lyttl Report Of How Young People
Should Behave" The horn books ex.
listed in Elizabeth's reign. The writ
ing was covered with a sheet of horn
in order to protect the lettering from
contact with dirty fingers.
The chap book contained most OF
the familiar nursery rhymes and sto-
ries which have appertained to nurs.
cry lore for generations. They exhibit
very crude woodcuts, often daubed
with inappropriate color, and the
commonest paper as a rule was used
They were hawked about by the chap
men or pedler and cost only a few
pence apiece.
They served to perpetuate such IA.
miliar ditties as "Sing a Song Of Six.
pence" which dates from the six
teenth century; Three Blind Mice"
in use, with music, in 1909; THE
Frog and the Mouse" in existence in
1880; and Girls and Boys Come Out
to Play" which was sung by the vii.
layers in the time Of Charles H.;
Little Jack Horner," we know, Is
older than the seventeenth century;
and last but not least, Lucy Locket,"
the tune from which originated yam
kee Doodle"
A few of what were called battle.
dore books have been handed down
to us. They were three leaved cards
which were folded up into oblong
pocked shaped pieces. These taught
reading and numerals in the dame
schools in town and country. The lit.
tie gilt books, as they were called,
adorned on the outside with gilt Dutch
paper colored flowers, were much
priced gift books Of that period.
According to the Queen, children
were employed coloring such picture
books by hand, one child doing all the
red in the series of illustrations, an
other all. the blue, and so on. OF
course they gained precision by repe-
tition, but we very often find the tints
overlapping, as II carried out by an
inexperienced hand.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08
WORKING TWENTY-0NE RULE
Young Man Thought He Could Do az
He Pleased, but Found Out
Father Could, Too.

Old Jacob Weatherly is a man Of
extreme regularity, and on the princi-
PIE that Early to bed" etc., is the
best guiding rule for a household, he
insists that everyone under his roof
and authority shall retire at $3.50. As
may be readily understood, this rule
sometimes proved irksome to the
younger members of the family, espe-
cially Charles.
Recently, however, Charles reached
mans estate, and on his birthday ia.
cob gave him a blessing.
81 have no longer any authority
over you," he said; nov that you are
21 you must act as pleases you best. "
On the following Saturday evening,
therefore, Charles returned home at
l1:15 p. m, and raped at the door.
who's that?" said Jacob from the
window.
Charles" replied his son.
But why do you come home at this
hour? Don't you know we lock up at
9:3O?"
"Yes," demonstrated the youth; but
I'm gone 81 now. and can do as ]
please"
quite So" said the old man; but
30 can L"
And the window went down with a
bang, and Charles was left to face
the stark fact that Fl worked two
ways.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08
CHILDREN WITH SAME NAME
Three Small Youngsters PerpIexed at
Old Gentleman's Remark Until
He Explains.

There were once three children
whose names were Elizabeth, Dorothy
and Theodore. They we're sisters and
brother. One day an old gentleman
friend of their mother's-came to
see them and when he had asked their
names he said:
well, well; so you all have the
same name"
"oh, no." explained Elizabeth, who
thought the old gentleman must be a
little deaf. II am Elizabeth, my sister
is Dorothy and my brother is Theo-
dore."
And those names mean just the
same thing!" explained the old gentle
man. Theodore in Greek means gift
OF Cod Dorothy is the same name
with the last syllable first and the first
syllable last, And Elizabeth means
gift OF God in Hebrew. But you all
seem to be unusually nice children.
think you quite deserve your names"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08
SECRETS OF THE BEEHIVE
Since introduction ~ Modern April.
ances No Reason for Much
Honey Going to Waste.
nav ma a. anNRERN


Until with the last 30 years the
secrets Of the beehive were but little
understood and the inspection Of the
condition Of the bees, which IL 90
important at all times. was either Inn
possible Or considered unnecessary.
Since the invention and introduction
or removable comb hives, which en-
ables the beekeeper to handle and In
spect every comb, there does not seem
TO be any valid reason why bees
should not be used to collect and
store millions Of pounds Of honey
which are now annually going to
waste In the west through their alb
sence. It is true that bees will sting
sometimes. but their sting is insight
hcant as compared with the good they
10 and we should remember that we
are liable to injury in almost any
branch Of industry. Probably not one
person In 1000 is in any danger from
bee stings and the results are rarely
serious. The beekeepers should unite
In developing what is undoubtedly
very profitable industry, though one
which is unknown to many and which
has never been thoroughly tested for
It's value by our people.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08
NEWSPAPERS TO BAR RABBITS
Young Trees Saved From Depreda-
tlons Of Destructive Little
Animals by Paper.
By A. ]. LEaG.).

10y n. j. LEGS.D
A few years ago set out some young
apple trees and before / knew 1t the
rabbits had peeled several of them SO
badly that they died. went into the
field with a gun and could see i've or
six rabbits at time disappearing at
the far side of the field. II was use
less to undertake to defend the trees
with q gun, so l procured some old
newspapers and a ball Of Irvine. ]
wrapped the trees with the paper as
tar up the bodies Of the trees as rab-
bits could reach and tied them secure
ly with Irvine. The paper stayed on
the trees all right for the remainder
Of the winter and the trees were not
damaged any more by rabbits. This
plan worked well for small trees, but
I do not know that It would do so
we'll for large ones. / wrapped the
paper pretty we'll with the twine from
the bottom to the top.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

by observation how produce should
be picked, graded, and packed in or
der to bring the best prices.
Uniformity IL the chief requirement
to be considered and vegetables
should always be sent to market uni.
form in condition, quality and general
appearance.
Markets are seldom over-stockeA
with good fruit and vegetables, but 1t
10 the poorly developed, unevenly rip
ened and badly selected products that
injure the sale Of the better articles.
Produce of all kinds should be sort
ed so that in each package the speci-
mems are as nearly alike as possible.
The efficient grader has in mind the
appearance Of the whole package and
not the individual specimen.
Many growers make the mistage Of
allowing their vegetables to become
too ripe before picking, and as re-
suit the produce, which looks fresh
enough in the garden, reaches the
market overripe and often decayed.
overripe vegetables should always
be sold in a market which can be
reached within a very short time after
leaving the farm and very ripe veget-
ables should be consumed at home o.
canned.
All vegetables should be thoroughly
cool and dry before being packed.
Heat and moisture promote decay and
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08
Alfalfa Honey.

Alfalfa honey is white and clear, in
an extremely delicate comb, has a
delicious flavor and q most delightful
aroma A report from one Of the al
ialfa districts of the west tells Of a
single hive that contained nearly 200
pounds and of another having SO
pounds. The owner of these bees had
Is acres Of alfalfa, while the average
yield in the east is said to vary from
Is to 30 pounds, a much larger amount
Is gathered in the alfalfa territories.
Thus the financial returns Of alfalfa
may be greatly increased and in some
Instances doubled by having two colo
MES of bees for each acre. Or II only
a part of the alfalfa raisers in a neigh
borhood keep bees this ratio could be
doubled or trebled by those who do.
Unlike other trespassers on neighbors'
fields, the bees do distinct favor by
fertilizing the alfalfa
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08
cueumbers We'll Packed.

Of the market on which they expect
to place their produce. The market
ing Of all kinds Of farm stun is one
Of the most important II not the most
important part of the business.
If one is unable to visit the big
markets one should write to commits
sion merchants and ask for all the In
formation possible regarding what is
wanted in the way Of selection and
packing of fruit and vegetables. Com
mission dealers would rather handle
good, salable stun than poorly packed
and unsigntly produce, and are always
ready to help growers to present their
products In the most attractive man
ner.
It is also q good plan for amateur
growers, who have not shipped to the
general markets, to first visit the
farms of successful growers and learn
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08
Charms Of Bee Keeping.

The inducements for keeping bees
are numerous. It is a rare nature
study and il specially recommended
to teachers. clerks and business men.
where their hours are not too Ions.
but combining. and an hour spent with
bees will be found restful.
The energetic apiarist win usually
harvest 50 pounds or mere OF honey
annually, besides an extra colony.
This honey sod AZ the ow prize ~
Is cents Rsr pound, and So 10. sne sx-
ira colony. amounts to $3.50 on an
investment Of IS Or $40 IN the spring.
Tho careisss lnnn WIN fail n bee kseD
a, as n everything olna.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

A garden hoe-plow will prevent
backache and do three times as much
work as the common hoe.
In saving potatoes for seed keep
only those that are perfect in form.
Take none from poor hills.
A Kentucky correspondent says
peas peas planted In the hills with
Iweet corn helps the latter's growth.
The native wild grasses that clothe
he prairies Of the northwest make as
valuable hay as any true grasses
Known.
Much valuable r-nure is lost In
poorly arranged stables, where Il IL
impossible to save or recover the
liquids.
Almost any one can make a bee
hive but the best ones are factory
made and may be had from any reli-
lble supply house.
Keep up the warfare on weeds In
the corn fields these hot days when
soil moisture needs to be conserved
TO its utmost limit.
The depth of a tile drain should be
between three and four feet depend
ing upon the character Of the soil and
TIE land to be drained.
Fruit culture cannot be carried on
successfully without bees to effect
fertilization through carrying pollen
nom one blossom to another.
Experiments have been carried on
On a considerable scale In treating
dandelIons with chemicals, BUT a.
vet the results are not satisfactory.
The farmer who remembers the
past winter and how he longed for
Silage 70 help out the high priced
iced VIII be q silo builder this year.
The bees business end STRIKES
Uvery one forCibly. No product now
wasted can be more easily saved
than nectar which bees work up into
honey.
Bermuda Is the best summer pas
lure grass in this country because &
q hot-weRther grass and Keeps
Ereen when Kentucky blue grass and
,ther grasses are parched.
All bee keepers know that the bees
II q uueenless colony are quite Ne.
ole &c be irritable when handled, and
are greatly inclined to follow the 0p.
.ratur about The apiary ana annoy
I'm
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08
sTRANeEI

IT Think said Elizabeth Jane.
To the general eye II 10 plain.
That Rosalie May
Grows larger each day;
Her dress must be heightened again.
Zach time Il In washed, goodness known
How many more inches she grows.
Twas ever that way
With Resale May,
That dress, when twas new. reachsf
her toes.
''You may not believe. but tits true
Each washing would prove Il to you
II Resale May
Keeps growing each day,
Net one Of her dresses WIN DO"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08
a PrInnena, Prank.

Queen Maud of Norway has always
been the humorist Of the royal family.
When younger she was very fond Of a
practical joke. One Of her efforts In
this direction took place at a cattle
show in the immediate neighborhood
Of Sandringham. Accompanied by the
prince Of Wales and other members Of
her family, Princess Maud. as she then
was, went toward pen where a large
crowd had collected around one Of the
kings prize bulls. Suddenly intense
commotion took place, for the animal
commenced to plunge and something
like a stampede took place among the
onloOkers. It transpired subsequently
that the princess had been pEoddinB
the animal with her parasni
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08
Training Baseball Pitchers.

is placed a figure representing the
player at bat. The home plate is pro-
vided and Just behind it a padded
frame which is called the umpire"
Balls thrown by the pitcher If pass
ing over the home plate as they
should will ring a bell, the circuit Of
which is closed when the ball strikes
the umpire.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08
CHILDREN CAN MAKE A TENT
BY Following Directions Herewith
Given Little Folks Can Con-
Struct Shady Place.

A tent can be made by children
very easily and quickly without out
side help. Get three old sheets or
shawls, a rope and some safety pins
and follow the illustration shown
herewith and the directions as fol-
lows: Tie the rope between two
trees, so that you walk under 1t with
out touching your head. Throw
sheet or shawl over 1t. Tie four
strings as long as yourself to each
corner Of the sheet, one on each cor
ner, as the illustration shows. says
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08
TO TRAIN BASEBALL PITCHER
Equipment Arranged So That When
Ball Strikes Umpire Il viii
Ring Electric Bell.

The illustration shows a patented
device Of Harry E. Hire, Mark Cen
ter, o., which is to be used as a train
ing equipment for pitchers in the
game of baseball, says Popular Elec-
tricity. The screen at the back rep
resents the grand stand and catcher.
At the proper distance in front of 1t
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08
MARKETING OF FARM STUFF
Quality and Uniformity Of Produce
and Attraetlveness Of Package
Secret Of Success.

Purchasers soon learn where the
best vegetables come from and are
quick to demand the produce Of farm.
ers they can rely upon.
Growers should become familiar
with the conditions and preferences
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

One Of the aviators has been no
aifed by his wife that he must quit
Tying high or she will get a divorce.
when last heard from he was busy
cling the propeller shaft.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

Sailors on a German shir mutinied
recently because the food was poor.
This should serve as a warning to the
managers Of some Of the summer re-
sort hotels.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08
WhIIa In Soak.

HOWELL see that the paper says
that the treasury department an
nounces that by washing paper money
II will last twice az long.
Powell-Yes, but what Is q poor
devil to do while his money Is at the
laundry?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

A Philadelphia man has q scheme
fsr making venison as cheap as NUT
con. That's oil right as far as II
secs; but st might help II he could also
md some way to make Venison as
gBod as mutton.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08
SONG or A PAIR or sHoEa

Twenty little beds in rows Of ten.
Twenty little roly poly men.
Little black men 60 to bed by day
must put them In and make them stay
Naughty little black man.
Go to bed sayl
Deary me. there you see
Now he's run away;
On the floor, by the door,
See him try to hide,
All the other black men
Sleeping side by side.
Twenty little beds in rows OF ten,
Only nineteen roly poly men.
I've little bed to spare today.
Naughty little man to run away!
Naughty little black man
Left an empty space!
Never mind, he will find
Some one takes his place.
Nurse has got quite a lot
Like the ones ! lose
Little roly black man,
Buttons on my shoes.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

Two New York men shook dice to
decide which should have the girl they
1oTed. It doesn't sound half as roman
nc as the old-fashioned duel with
swords or pistols.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

A substitute for radium Is being
offered, SO be sure, when you order to
gst the original, with the makers
name blown upon the bottle.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

Although Aviator Ehrmann escaped
uith hts life when his machine was
rtruck BY lightning near Barcelona.
spain, most men would prefer II they
mist Be struck By lightning to have
- done while they we're on terra iirna
q gives . more reliable place % drOr
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

The boil weevii scare is rife again
An the southwestern cotton states; but
anteIlIgent authorities In that section
psrsist in classifying that insect In
popular entomology as a humbug.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

One of the college professors thinks
Girls giggle because they are myo-
MS. We have always supposed they
ala It merely because they felt
foolish.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

German gun factories are swamped
With orders, in spite Of the fact that
aeroplanes are about to make war i'm.
possible.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

90 dizzy my wife had to lead me. After
trying everything else, began with
Doan's Kidney Pills and was soon
helped. Continued use cured me-"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by all dealers. 80 cents Q.
boz. Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Z.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

Thanks to the general use Of the
typewriter. the newspaper editor very
seldom now sticks his mucilage brush
into the ink bottle. as he used to do.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

A horse named Big Stick has re-
Gently been winning races. With
that name the horse simply had
70 win.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

With no kissing in moving pic
lures, parks. street cars and public
railway stations. where is a poor fel
low going to?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

Each new Gotham breach Of prom.
iSe suit seems to produce mushier love
letters than any marked Exhibit A be
fore.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

We may need a two and one-half
cent piece. but we certainly allowed
the three-cent piece to perish in in.
Ecuous desuetude.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

"smile, when you get up in the
morning." advises an optimist But
you'd better straighten out your face,
while you're shaving.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

French telephone girls say Il listen
The American kind couldn't do that
without telling whoppers, now and
then.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

Flirting" says an eminent educS
cor, rs woman's safety valve" Does
Q safety valve have a siren at
EAchment?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

A Pennsylvania woman, aged SO,
took her first ride on a train the 9TH
or day. She may be expected to
tackle bicycle riding next.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

THE meaning Of money" is a
new book. Most people disclaim
The need of book knowledge on that
subject.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

ne Joy ride frequently turns cot d
- q 'ilne" thing.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

A New York woman committed sut
eide at 81, proving once more that
this 10 an impatient age.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

the kidneys arc as
ordered. Doan'S KID
ney Pills cure sick
kidneys.
8. q. Vaughan. COL
q. South St, lola
Kan, says: Diabetes
had set IN and I en-
pected to live but .
short time. Kidney
secretions were milky
white and back pains
xvopa forwthla 4 Wna
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

A Pueblo (Col.) educator says
every child is born a liar. But let
him cheer up. Some of them out
grow It
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

Any hope is vain that the new hob
BILE skirt is warranted to check sx-
travagance.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

Sent to prison for an undignified at
tempt at suicide! Did any one ever
ind q real dignified means?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

Two New York young men threw
dice for a girl. We pity both men
and the girl.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

The old war between blondes and
6runettes is to be renewed. You can
not dodge the issue this time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

The kidney secretions tell II disease
d lurking In the system. Too frequent
or scanty urination, discolored urine.
lack Of control at night indicate that
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

Another great aviation meet is to
Be held in France soon. Funeral ar.
engagements have not been made.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08
EnaIIsh a. She IL Spoke

Chinatown Visitor-John, sabee, SEQ
tcreen-how much sabee want for
him?
The Chinaman-What's the matter
with you? Can't you speak English
Judge.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

most oconomicai akoo1 fur yol . by. WI.
Douglas name and Fstnil pEico aEe 0fnnpo10
IL bottom-Yaluo Tunrantood - oo1IFe Brl1a
TAKE NO ouDetlFurll n yuw e1a1B
ean1ot 1upply yol wIll1 ~ Han ORR olt1l1T,
W !. DOUGLAS. DIoc,1ln, Irn.'
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

When ordering hobble skirts speci'
y whether they are to force q trot or
. pace.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

It's always a case Of the survival Of
the fittest. Are you Il?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

Many vino used to smoke l0c cigaD
now buy Lewis Single Binder straight 50.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

An Ohio farmer has found that
snakes destroy potato bugs. We would
prefer not to raise potatoes.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08
lB1I61TET7I0

this Of course means loss. This IL Of
the greatest Importance and must not
be neglected If the grower would get
the best prices for his produce.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08

Humor a. q seventh sense 10 good
Bsnse not to be disregarded.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-08
w. Z. DOUGLAS

PROCESS -
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WOHKN'S o9S0, q, - 80,
10YB ooO0, S2H q o8o0
TINE STANDARD
FOR 30 YEARS
1hsy an Absolutely tie
nest popularand bostShooa
f1r to pEies n America.
ThsyaFS the lsads8 0Vsry-
WhSEs because they hold
thsiF shapo, 1t bsttsF,
look bsttsr ana wear lon-
gur than othar maksA
lhnV an certainly tha