davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27
Rotary Turf Trimmer.

edger," which enables the veriest
tyro of a gardener to keep the edges
of his grass neatly trimmed. The
edger consists of long handle and a
sharp wheel mounted at the lower
end. The wheel can be held station
airy by means of cotter pin, but I'M
der normal conditions it revolves. A
step near the bottom of the handle
enables the gardener to press the
wheel into the turf with the foot and
by running the tool along the edge of
a walk the grass there can be trimmed
In rapid time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27
- ia ~ name tnem grow.


II your plants grow tall and spindly
thin them out. Do not be afraid to
cut-go at them courageously
II you keep lot of cats, you won I
have birds about the place. Birds de-
stroy great many insect pests.
Tomato seeds are easily preserved
and II you have extra good ones pick
out the best and save the seeds
Good seed, good cultivation, good
common sense are a pretty good COM
bination, if good crops are desired
1t is great thing to know just
when a plant needs water 1t is a
matter that requires close observation
Seed potatoes in the cellar may
look all right on top and be badly
sprouted in the bottom of barrels and
bins; better investigate.
Too much water is as bad as too
little, because the surplus fills up the
interstices at the SOIL excludes the air
and smothers the plants.
Root crops should be planted to-
gether, as well as vine crops, such as
cucumbers, melons, etc, also tomatoes.
peppers, eggplant and the like.
Two essentials are necessary for the
rapid maturing Of vegetables-a soil
made light with sand and rich with
well rotted manure, and a wind break.
The city house wife cannot under
stand why the farmers are not all
rich when she considers the enormous
price she pays for vegetables and
fruit.
we'll planned garden is one that
Will allow as much of 1t as possible
to be cultivated with horse Hoeing
in the garden doesn't set we'll with
most of us.
Plan to plant crops that live from
year to year, like asparagus, rhubarb.
strawberries and the like, at one end,
so that they will not interfere when
you cultivate the annual vegetables.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27
BELDING MARKETS

Corrected each week on Thursda
morning at 10 o'clock.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27
HANDY ROTARY TURF EDGER
Revolving Wheel Makes Neat Edges
to Lawn and Along Walk
Tyro Can Work II.

The mere moving of the grass is
only small part of the labor re-
CURED to keep a lawn in attractive
shape. The trimming of the turf
along the edges of walks and flower
beds is an important feature and
is work that requires certain amount
of skill and experience, if done with
old-fashioned tools. A New Hampshire
man, however, has devised an imple-
ment that he calls the rotary lawn
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27
Hlqh-Priced Stallion.

The thoroughbred stallion, Flying
Fox, is dead. He cost M. Edmond
Blanc, the noted French breeder, $780,
000 but proved to be a profitable in
vestment at that, owing to his success
in the stud.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27
h,R;|E,l,..:Si|j;:;|
a~xa.Ilss-11tt:ss'sSi "a
!: tNOTES1

Never plant melons near squashes
or pumpkins.
Let the rows run north and south
this gives the most sun exposure.
Young babies and young plants must
have the right kind OF food and plenty
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27
PROPER CARE FOR THE COLT
Better to Let Youngster Stay In Barn
Than Follow Mother All Day
Accidents Are Avoided.
CBy w. r. PURDUE)

Nearly every one aims to give his
brood mares about weeks rest after
foaling, but on few farms are sufficient
horses Kept so that they can be al
lowed longer period of rest than
this
When the mare is again put into
the helds, shall the colt be allowed
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27
She Hasn't cnanoed.

more than human; ] think that you
may safely set that down. A woman
| could mention wouldn't go to the
convention because she didn't have a
stylish gown Washington Herald.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27
A Taste.

Missionary-And do you know moth.
ing whatever of religion?
Cannibal-Well, we got taste OF IL
when the last missionary was here.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27
Coming.

Now, my dear, what is the next
thing in housekeeping on the carpet?"
you on your knees, dearest, taking
II up"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-08-20
SOME SEAsoNABLE RECIPES.

y refreshing dessert for n summer
day is a biscuit glace favored with or
ange. Beat two ounces of graduated
sugar with six yolks Of eggs, add the
grated rind and juice of a fresh or
ange. Place the basin containing the
mixture on "A corner Of the range and
whisk it, while it is heating, for ten
minutes. Then remove il from the
stove and beat it five minutes longer.
Set the pan containing the mixture
on ice TO become thoroughly cold. stir
ring it quite frequently with wooden
spoon, and when it is cold fold IN
half a pint Of whipped cream. Con-
tinue the folding motion for minute
or two so that the cream will he prop
erly amalgamated with the rest Take
great care. however, Eat the froth
does not break Gowl. Fill six paper
cases. such Is come for ice cream.
with the mixture ard smooth off the
."rs. Place them in me ice cream can
Of freezer well packed with ice
and salt, and 1t them freeze Tor two
hours. then remove and serve on 4
(, ld,d napkin
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-08-20
PHEASANTS IN MISSOURI.

Many inquiries are being made
here concerning the conditions OF
the English pheasants distributed last
fall by State Game and Fish Com
missioner TOlertOn. Persons making
these inquiries want to know if the
birds passed through the winter
safely and if they give evidence Of
being able to take care of them
selves in this country and will null
tipy properly protected
Tolerton admits he cannot salts
factOrily answer these questions
What he feared was that the phea-
SAINTS would show a disposition to
become domesticated, and in part
there is some justification for this
belief
About 5000 Dhcasants were diStri-
buted through 100 counties early last
fall Seemingly the Missouri climate
agrees with the birds. but many Of
them showed a disposition 10 keep
near barnyards during the winter and
in some instances the mingled free
ly with chickens.
This spring, however the female
birds sought the woods and fic;Cs.
but for some reason the male birds
seem disposed To stay about the
barnyards-Je Jefferson CT Cores
:ondence St, Louis Republic
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-08-20

Fried blucfish is very properly a
popular summer dish. and it is ncve.
better than when served with the fol .
lowing tomato hodge hodge as an
accompaniment: Cook "A cupful 81 rice
in a quart of boiling water until ten
der. Then stir i'm can of Tomatoes
or a quart of fresh ones. -Add three or
four little onions and one or two pep
pers cut in dice and fried in butter.
Season well with pepper and salt end
cook until thick.
A nice way to use up odd roast
lamb is to season it with peas and
mayOnnaisc Drain a can of peas, and
if they have a slightly 'tinny" flavor
rinse them in cold water. If this is
quickly done they will not be water
soaked nor injured in the least. but
improved very much. Hav. ready a
cupful of very stiff mayonnaisa and
arrange it with The peas as g;rrnisn
to the lamb, which should be cut in
very thin slices Of uniform size.
Chops of lamb or young mutton may
be nicely cooked in the chatting dish.
useful utensil for light summer house
keeping. Have the blazer very hot.
with just barely enough butter melted
in it to prevent the chops from stick
ing Put the shops into it and turn
them just as soon as they are scared.
After they are scared on both sides let
them cook. carefully covered for about
eight minutes. turning them frequent
ly to prevent sticking or burning A
few thick slices of tomato MAJ be
fried in the juices of the meat after
the latter is removed. Serve the
chops on hot plates, with a slice of to-
mato on each. \ gravy may be made
from the drippings and poured over
the meat before adding the tomato.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-08-20

oring in the ice cream is vanilla. Mince
one ounce and a hall of the chest
nuts and add them to four egg yolks
and two ounces of powdered sugar
mixed together. F1Ovar with vanilla
Set the pan containing the mixture
upon stove, keeping it near the
back. where it will not cook too fast.
Whisk it well for about seven or eight
minutes. Then remove the basin and
set it in a pan Of crushed ice. Contin-
ne to bet it until it is cold, so as to
insure smoothness. Fold in two gills
Of cream whipped to a stiff frOth,
and fill paper cases with the mixture.
Set them carefully in the ice cream
freezer and freeze them for about two
hours.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-08-20

hmm Az bargain spirit is in With five huslng
mIVIIQY buyers in New York City engaged in concerted
"Olu0SNI buying campaign informing that depart
be ready receive the most supendous purchases IN
of compelled to sacrifice certain m
necessary Only few of the hundreds
advertised Visit the and
every purchase y
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-08-20
Priests Advice Led to
Her Recovery

Those who take cold easily" and suf-
ferers of Bronchitis and Asthma should
keep Eckman's Alternative in the house
Cures OF even tuberculosis persons are
often accomplished. Lacon, III:
Gentlemen: II was troubled with
Asthma and Bronchitis for seventeen
years Eckman's Alternative was recon-
mended by our Parish Priest. / took 1t
and am now feeling fine"
(Signed Affi.) ANNA NJ. McENTEE.
Eckman's Alternative is for Bronchitis.
Asthma, Hay Fever; Throat and Lung
Affections. For sale by all leading drug
gists Ask for booklet of cured cases.
and write to Eckman Laboratory, Phila-
delphia. Pa, for additional evidence.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-08-20

Minced veal makes a nice breakfast
dash. with poached eggs. Prepare a
nicely seasoned veal hash. chopped
very fine, and add. if desired, few
drops of lemon juice. Serve with
the eggs on fried or toasted bread
and garnish with a light sprinklinG
or paprika over the eggs and a few
sprays of parsley.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-08-20

Venetian ice cream calls for can
died chcstnuts, and those preserved in
vanilla will do very well, as the flaw
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-08-20

Crouching there in the darkness she
listened with breathless interest.
Messages were being sent of with
amazing rapidity, messages of love,
business. sorrow, as the case might
be. To nine persons out of ten this
succession Of dashes. figures and dots
was far more battling than any Old
World language. but to Rosie Blake
1t was all as simple and as clear as a
child's A, B, C's.
For nearly twenty minutes she
crouched there in the night: then she
went down to her state-room to get
the necklace for Tom.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-08-20
LADY CADDINCTON'S
EMERALDS
By Cary Wonder|ey

copyrighted by the Pearson Publish
ing company
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-07
MRS. HOBSON ENTERTAINS
JOHNSON CITY CLUB.

Fourteen ladies who form the mem
bership of the w. III. N. club of John
son City, in response to an invitation
from Mrs. John Hobson, came to Bris-
tol on the ten o'clock train Thursday
and were entertained at her home on
Maryland avenue.
AT one O'Clock luncheon was served
consisting of turkey with DRESSING
cranbernes, celery, chicken salad, oys-
ter patties, hot rolls, vanilla and coffee
cream, angel food cake, stuffed dates
and black coffee. Immediately after
luncheon the guests were driven over
city, visiting the principal points of in
terest, until four o'clock, when they
were taken to the station and left for
their homes at johnson City.
The ladies who enjoyed Mrs. Hob
sons hospitality were Mrs. G. s. Han.
nah, Mrs. A. l.. Patterson, Mrs. A. NJ.
Mottern, Mrs. B. f, Sperow, Mrs. s.
l.. Browder, Mrs. John w. Cox, Mrs.
Charles Brown, Mrs. G. d. Fletcher,
Mrs. f. H. Bachman, Mrs. J. f. Wade,
Mrs. T. F. Beckner, Mrs. /. N. Beck.
ner, Mrs. &. D. Cudworth, of Boston,
Mass, and Miss Carol Oberdofer.-
Bristol Herald Courier.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-07
sL>O>C>A>L.:

Babies don't mind cold or take cold i
kept we'll with Dr. Fahrney's Teething Syl
up Get it anywhere. Sample free
DR.. Fahrney's Teething Syrup conforms
to the pure food and drug law; every bottle
guaranteed. Sample free.
Belmont Collette and Hugh Camp
bell spent Monday at Tuseulum Col
lege. 1t is the opinion of some that
these visits to Tusculum are becoming
too frequent.
Fl. Bodenheimer, splendid barber,
who has been with the Congress Shaw
the Antiseptic Barber Shop, and will
be glad to have his many friends call
and see him.
Father Dietz, of Ohio, has been visit
ing Father Callahan for several days,
and the two Catholic priests have been
taking an extensive trip through the
mountains of North Carolina and Ten
nessee.
J. G. Love departed for his new field
of work Monday. He goes to Indiana
with special line of goods for the we'll
known firm of Cowan, McClung d
Co., and will not return home until
Xmas. Erwin Magnet.
Geo. f. Campbell returned Wednes-
day from an extended trip through the
west, where he has been in the interest
of the Wrought Iron Range Co The
big fellow has had fine trip and is
looking and feeling much better for the
outing,
Rev. J. X. Haynes has sold his dwell
ing house in Gate City to A. w. john
son, of Nickesville, possession to be
given Immediately after the holidays.
Mr.. Haynes has accepted call to the
church at Erwin, Tenn, and will re-
move with his family to that place
Gate City Herald.
Prof. and Mrs. 9. Z. Rogers spent
the week end in the city as guests of
Misses Hortie and Lizzie Cannon.
Prof. Rogers went on to johnson City
Monday, where he has accepted posi-
ton as professor of mathematics in the
state normal. Mrs. Rogers will remain
in the city until Friday, when she will
go on to Johnson City, where they will
make their home. -Greeneville Demo
crat.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-07
THE SALVATION ARMY
WANTS YOUR HELP

The Salvation Army is preparing 10
make glad the hearts of the poor chill
dren of the city and Capt. Coy is for
warding TO all citizens copy Of the
letter below. Let you response be
prompt and liberal:
When a mans strength is spent in
struggling to keep existence afloat, he
becomes pathetic to all else. The sIums
are a stagnant pool in which hearts
stand still, but we can not leave them
TO their fate. Our past experience has
proven that they can be lifted We
are now in the midst OF our great I'M
dertaking-the supplying of Christmas
dinners TO hundreds of poor persons
WHO otherwise would go hungry. We
not alone tAkacare Of them a. Christ
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-07

mas time, but our officers are ever on
the go, providing food for the hungry,
raiment for the poorly clad, shelter fol-
the homeless, employment for the un-
employed, and in other ways making
life's burden lighter by their ministra-
tons. This is not the first time that /
have appealed to the public, nor the
first time they have strengthened my
hands so that 1 have been able to help
the needy in their extremity. A gen.
erous response at this time will enable
us to do greater work than ever before.
Make all checks payable to the Sal
walton Army.
The Salvation Army are carrying on
work for the betterment of the poor
of this city, and have the following
branches of work in working order,
namely: Spiritual, social, emergency
home, coal and wood yard, and last,
but not least, contagious ward for the
sick poor of the city, which was opened
Ou Tic IOlIl VI ANOfCIhUCI3 10l1'
We propose having Christmas tree
for $50 poor children, when presents of
clothing, shoes, toys, candy, ETC., will
be given away to the little ones. This
will make the children happy and
comfortable for the cold months that
follow, ami will be appreciated by the
poor mothers who can not afford to
provide all they would desire to keep
their little ones comfortable and warm.
Baskets will be given to the sick peo-
pie on Christmas morning, and pub
lie dinner will be given at Salvation
Army Hall at 11.30 a. m. for 200 poor
people.
Thanking the general public of John
son City who have enabled us to do so
much for the poor and unfortunate in
the past in making many sad hearts
happy.
Thanking you in anticipation,
Yours for the helpless,
DAVID G. COY, Captain.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-07
INQUIRY ESCAPES
JAIL AT JONESBORO,

Jonesboro, Tenn, Dec. 6.-David
McCurry, serving a sentence for boot.
Logging and carrying arms, broke Jail
here at an early hour this morning
through hole which he had made in
the brick wall under the cage on the
second floor. McChrry's time had al.
most expired, but he is wanted in Uni.
col county on a similar charge. Five
other prisoners who refused to escape
were found guarding the hole in the
wall this morning.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-07
TROUBLE INDICATED IN
TOM CLARK'S WARNING

That eccentric individual, known as
"Sleepy Tom" Clark, Of Abingdon, Va,
has handed us his last revelation from
an unknown source, as follows:
Holston Institute, Dec. l, 1911. r
Editor Comet-Please publish my
last revelation on the 10Th. A message
in substance is as follows: This is moi
an earthquake, but volcanic eruption,
which will happen in the state OF
Pennsylvania in the year of 1911 or II.
9S7, All people are going to be destroyed
by The volcanic eruption.
Something unusual is going to hap
pen on this earth on the 12h of Deem
Der, 'ol1.
Rev. Thos. w. Clark, Prophet.
Alias, Vicarius Fill Del.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-07
JAMES T. CECIL
GOES TO BRISTOL.

j. T. Cecil and other capitalists have
purchased theVirginia Tennessee Hard
ware Co., at Bristol, and Mr.. Cecil will
take active charge of the business Jan
uary l. He will move his family from
this city to Bristol about December 10.
He has been associated with the Sum
mers Parrot Hardware Co. for several
years as sales manager and is one of
the best hardware men in East Tennes-
see and there is no reason why his new
venture should not be successful, and
his many friends here hope it will be.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-07
BIG CORN YIELD IN
JOHNSON COUNTY

Asa Shoun, of johnson county, is en-
titled to the banner as the champion
corn raiser, SO far heard from. He
raised 105 bushels of fine corn upon one
acre and twenty loads of pumpkins
upon the same field. Can you beat ii?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-07
DICK HUGHES Is A
CANDIDATE FOR SENATE

Dick Hughes, the drummer, has
been in the city this week, and has
taken occasion to announce to his
friends that he is a candidate for the
state senate to succeed the Hon. Ed
Butler. Dick is well known over the
district, is native of Carter county,
and will be heard from before the Sc
lection of candidate is made, what.
ever method is adopted.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-07

a chunk of burning wood fell from the
fire and the child attempted to replace
it. In doing so her skirts caught on
fire and the little girl ran screaming
into the yard, where aid came, but not
until she was SO badly burned that she
died at o'clock in the afternoon, after
intensest suffering, which was only re-
lieved by death. The child was able to
tell how her skirts were ignited.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-07
SELLS LUMBER PLANT
DESTROYED BY FIRE

At noon Friday the dry kiln at the
plant of the Sells Lumber and Manu-
featuring Co. was discovered to be on
fire and was rapidly consumed, before
the fire could be gotten under control.
1t was modern and well equipped
kiln and was filled with lumber at the
time
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-07
THREE YEAR-OLD CHILD
is BURNED TO DEATH.

Jonesboro, Dee. 8. A three. year old
child OF Noah Bishor, Of The Fourteenth
district of this county, was burned to
death at the family home near Bashor's
mill Monday. The child was alone in
the family room about II o'cloclS, when
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-12-07
RESIDENCE BURNED
THURSDAY. NIGHT.

A dwelling on West Main street, &C.
cupied by James Quisenberry, was de-
stroyed by fire about s o'clock Thursday
night. The family was awakened just
in time to escape and practically all
the household goods were lost. The
dwelling was the old ]. j. Ford proper
ty, now owned by L. A. Cox.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-26

bf. and Mrs. George Potts, of Mead :
oWVil!c, on James River. have issued
invitations to tho marriage OF their
uaushter. Leonora Elizabeth, to john
W, i'iiim Pierce. OF Buoking ham county.
inc Wedding will take place at noon
ou conesdny. December i, in the
homo oi the brides porcnts. at Mead
owvilie. Some $50 invitations have
oeen sent out, and the event will be ono
OF wide interest
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-26
SHIPPERS FIGHT
SWITCHING RATE
Claim That Seaboard Air Line
Should Absorb Local
& Charge.

:. Special Examiner Burchmcre. OF the
Interstate Commerce Commission, sat
yesterday morning In the Federal
courtroom for the purpose of taking
deposiuons on petition filed by the
Richmond Guano Company and :: S. Lee
a. Sons Co. Inc. wherein It Is soush,
to have the Seahoard Air Line Railway
company revoke tacif made effective
t1ast year compelling shippers 10 pay
switching charges at local and non
competitive points,
1t is ALLEGED by the petitioners that
The Seaboard has changed It's tariff
three times during the past year. and
that whereas formerly the road alb
sorhed its switching charges, It is uoM
Forcing this new rate. not only upon
manufacturers OF fertilizer, but upon
all shippers.
81 This Is alleged to be violate OF
She law governing interstate commerce.
md therefore it Is sought to have
the road return 10 it's old method VI
absorbing its switching charges
Argument for the plaintiffs In seek
inS TO have the railway restore It's for
mcr rates was made by S. 8 +. Patio
son, who carefully outlined before the
special examiner an intricate proalerl.
which ii will be necessary FOR the com.
mission TO decide.
This case has been pending for some
time, and though called on various
OCCASIONS for argument. II has been. con-
3tinued from time 10 time The dcrogi-
tons taken yesterday before ENUnl-
&!ner Burchmore will be presented to
the commission for hnal action.
The case has attracted considera BILE
interest IN tho local business world
10 much SO in fact that the Chamber
OF Commerce has interested Itself in
II and Is lending is support in fayor
OF the petitioners,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-26

day some time during the latter par;
Of the coming week or carly during
the first week i'll December for re-
reivins this report, lie will, of course
hx date convenient TO The members
of the commission, but il is known
that there is "a desire to set the matter
Closed at the earliest date possible.
The alicnists composing the commits
sion-prs. Trice, Of CharIottesvillc
Tucker. Of Richmond. and King. OF
Marion--met hero last Monday for the
purpose of beginning their work
Two long conferences were had that
Gay with HUBBARD ot tho city Jail.
Then after a meeting n the Office
of Casllie &; Caskie, it was determined
that the commission should spend
Tuesday In Nelson county. and that
morning the mcmbors of tho commits
sion left here for AIRING ton. intending
to To the Hubbard homo. hut since