American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-08-10

are rapid. Some animal has passed that way.
AS the twigs alone. and not the branches De'ns
mutilated. you know the animal has not rusneo
by in fright. and the nipped leaves hlgner UP
will indicate the leisurely passage OF some ner-
bivorous animal, and II you feel inclined TO ii-
low this trail you will be rewarded IN the emu
by finding a stray horse, as at hrst surmiseo.
Not big game. far from Il, bu. you have learned
one lesson In the book of wOodcraft, when Is
only a page of the many volumes yet In store
for the earnest student. 1t may have been
smaller tracks that have claimed your attention,
tracks that are visible In the Hof' earth. Learn
to distinguish those of a rabbit from those the
squirrel has made. This is easy II you will be
member that In running the rabbit places both
fore feet close together and spreads the hind
feet apart, while the squirrel places all feet at
nearly equal distance apart. In using the olfac-
tor. sense you can stand perfectly still and tell
what trees or bush Is In blossom.
Truly. one season spent out of doors In cult
walton and close observation will be of more real
benefit than years over books
These things, then. are the first rudiments
toward that higher education. the education OF
the outdoor woman. Perhaps the most important
thing to be considered during the preparatory
stage Is the clothing to be worn. for without
comfortable attire. advanced lessons will be OF
little real benefit. Although the outing costume
varies with the individual taste. and also with
the expense to be considered. still the most
popular and the one universally adapted to most
needs Is a suit consisting Of a plain short skirt
worn over knickerbockers. a coat Of The same
material. which may be made plain for camping
purposes alone. or supplied with the proper
pockets for hunting and fishing. A soft flannel
shirt will be found more convenient than a waist.
and stout shoes worn with leggings are lighter
and less ~fatigutng than the high top boots. al
though they may be worn to advantage In colder
weather or where there Is q rough tramp TO be
taken. A soft felt hat, or cap with generous
visor to protect the eyes completes the costume.
After simplicity. durability 10 an item to be
considered Strong, serviceable duck. canvas and
khaki cloth are durable and easily cleaned. but
Of recent years whole suits OF waterproof mate
ri. I can be had at such reasonable cost that Il
10 folly and a greater expense to mako ones out.
ing garments at home.
Cultivate a love for nature. which you can do
with neither rod nor gun. the Use Of which I'm
PIGMENTS OF pleasure should come after the nrst
rudiments are mastered. With new strength and
nerve gained through a life out Of doors will also
come new courage and confidence.
III some respects the prevailing variety Of
sport IL characteristic of that portion Of country
wherein II 10 most INDUCED. In the southern and
some Of the eastern states. fox hunting 10 one
Of the most popular Of rccreations. as the physi.
cal features and topography OF the country make
II the natural home Of the fox. red and gray:
and in tho sunny south for generations fox
houndk have been bred with the ssxhilarat1on Of
the chase In view: horses have been Judiciousiy
hred In 0rdsr to kesp. mp With The .honndss and
who may say but that the beauty Of the famous
women. especially Of Kentucky. has not been