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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29

on the wrong side. Now take one Of
the child's old hats, and measure
across the place where the crown and
brim join, laying your tape inside the
hat, just at the point where the lining
is stitched in. Take a pair of COM
passes, set it up exactly in the center
of the cut material, and trace with it:
First, one circle according with the
measurements of the old hat; second,
one circle IL inch further towards
the edge of the material Now cut
circle of single material measuring IA
to 16 inches across for the crown, and
a double piece 2 inches deep and
shaped as shown in the Illustration
for the head-band. Cut the brim and
head-band again in buckram, making
the buckram pieces just shade small
eT than the material ones. Cut out
wedge at the back of the buckram
brim, and draw the open edges to-
gether by long herring-bone stitches.
This will make the brim turn down
into mushroom shape.
The Making: Lay the two parts Of
the brim together with their right
sides touching Seam them together
at the wrong side. Cut away all the
material that is enclosed in the small
er circle. Turn the brim to the right
side Slip into it the buckram, and
hold all together by a double row Of
machine stitching round the edge.
Now take a pair of sharp scissors, and
split up the inner edge of the brim
to the line of the second circle, as
| shown in the illustration No. 1. Bend
back. the split pieces, so that they
| stand I'D. and the bTim turns down
over the child's face. Join the double
! headband over the buckram, so that
! the stiffening' is hidden between folds
| of material. Pin this upright on the
brim. so that its lower edge rests on
the line of the second circle, and the
split pieces are all inside the band.
| Sew the band very firmly to the split
pieces, so that they hold 1t upright
Gather the crown round its edge, and
| draw it up to fit round the head-band
| at the place where the band joins the
brfm. Pull the fulness into pretty
| folds, and then sew down the crown
very firmly all round, SO that, from
/ the outside, the head-band cannot be
| seen at all
Fold piece of ribbon round the
| hat TO hide the join of the crown and
brim. and finish it with large bow at
the front
Line the hat with sarcenet or thin
silk. Draw up the lining with a mar
row string inside the crown. Sew on
a piece of elastic, which passes under
the chin and holds that hat in place.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29

TT ERE is a very nice idea for a
child's plain hat-One that would
be exceedingly useful for school
or morning wear and would stand
great deal of knocking about If you
are making the grille a set Of little
linen or cotton dresses for the COM
ing summer, you could not do better
than save the cuttings from them, and
let her have a hat to match each
dress. The cost of them will be prac-
tically nothing, and she will be sure
to look nice when her hat and dress
go with" one another. 1t may be
made up in any size, taking measures
from a hat that fits.
The Materials: Almost any fairly
stout fabric is suitable for this hat
silk, satin, velvet, cloth, linen, case
meat cloth or galatea. You will also
need yard of buckram for each hat
white or black, according to the
color Of the material-and 11h yard of
ribbon to make the bow which trims
the front. If you want to be very
from one-half yard of Powered muslin,
wiring it all round the edge, SO that it
stands up smartly.
The Cutting: Double the material
Cut from a double circle, from I3 to
IA inches across, according to the size
of brim you want. Cut out a small
triangular-shaped wedge at the back
edges together, scanning them neatly
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29
Russian Pattles-

One pint of oysters; parbOil. strain
and reserve liquor; there should be
about one cupfuI- Make a sauce Of
three tablespoonful of butter, four
and one-half tablespoOnfuls Of -four,
one-half cupfuI Of chicken stock, the
half cupful of oyster liquor and one
half cupfuI of cream, all the yo1ks Of
two eggs. one tablespoonful of grated
horseradish, two tablespoonfuls Of
capers, three-quarters Of q tablespoon
full of lemon juice and from one-half
to one level teaspoonful of salt, &C
coTding TO saltiness of oysters. Stir
in one saltspoonful each OF white pep
per and paprika, then add the drained
oysters AS soon as the oysters plump
and their edges curl I'll into patty
shells and serve very hot
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29
LIGHTING A FARM HOUSE BY ELECTRICITY

two electric meters to Indicate the
pressure (volts) and the current
(amperes) of the batteries. An am
bilious farmer boy vii take great de
light in such an outfit and can by fol
lowing directions carefully, learn 70
operate this small electris light plant
satisfactorily and to the delight of the
home. The storage battery is the
only part Of the outfit that requires
more than the usual care given 10 ma
chinery- The storage battery is apt
to deteriorate pretty rapidly if not
properly handled. On the other hand
the depreciation should not exceed
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29
GIBsoN'S ONE GOOD POINT
IN the Old GentIeman's Eyes IL Out
weighed Any Slight Error in
Orthography.

The old man had given his son q
very fair education, and had taken
him into his shop. The young fellow
was over-nice about a great many
things, but the father made no com
ment- One day an order came in from
a customer.
q wish TO goodness exclaimed the
son, that Gibson would learn TO
SPELL
What's the matter with it?' in
Quired the father, cheerfully-
''Why, he spells coffee with a k"
Nodes he? 1 never noticed It"
'Of course you never did" said the
son, pettishly. You never notice any
thing like that
Perhaps not, my son." replied the
old man, gently; but there is one
thing 1 do notice, which you will learn
by and by, and that is that Gibson
pays cash"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29

<HE varied soils, subsoils and eli
mate of Kansas make the prep
~aration of a seed-bed for corn
matter of local application largely.
The conditions may be said to change
IN somewhat regular degree, as we
proceed north and west from the
southeastern corner of the state.
The use of the lister is inadvisabIe
IN some instances, is somewhat de-
sirable in others, and really is essen
tial in still others. Where we have a
rich soil and porous subsoil. and a
moderate or scant rainfall it is de-
stined to give the best results if prop
erly used. Its use results in disap-
pointment where the soil is naturally
thin, and where the rainfall is eX-
cessiye, or the surface soil under
laid with hard-pan.
The two-horse planter is more sat
isfactory where one or more of the
following undesirable conditions are
to be contended with, and is indis-
pensible where two or more Of them
obtain; thin soil, excessive rainfall,
impervious subsoiI.
Generally speaking, the southeast
ern one-eighth part of the state OF
Kansas should be Slanted with the
two-hOrse planter, and we now know
that it pays well to use the furrow
opener on the planter in practically
every instance. To bound this terri
tory on the northwest, we would be
gin at the south line of the state, al
Sedan, in Chautauqua county, go north
to Eureka. Greenwood county, north.
east to Burlington, Coffey county, and
on to OIathe, Johnson county. Along
this line we farmers planting either
or both ways, and with varied opin.
ions as to the best method. The
method makes little difference pro
vided it is we'll done in each instance;
while north and west of this line, q
reasonable distance, the lister gives
best results, and southeast of the line
a short distance the planter equipped
with furrow opener should De used.
Fall blowing is desirable wherever
sweeping winds do not drift the soil
out of the field, and even where this
is feared it has been found that with
certain machinery, and by blowing
when the soil is in the right condi
ton as to moisture; and above all
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29
Gasoline Engine for Farm House and

Gasoline Engine for Farm House and
ever, it is assumed that the average
number of lamps per night viii not
exceed eight or ten lamps, often but
three or four, for from two to four
hours. In which case, the battery
would run for three nights or more
on q single charge. The dynamo
would need to be run in this case
but two days per week to keep the
battery charged It requires eight
hours charging from the dynamo to
fully charge the batteries after they
have been discharged The condition
Of the battery can be readily deter
mined by reading the guage (hydro-
meter kept in the cells. There are
on the switchboard suggested above,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29

This is for a girl of IA to 16 years.
and may be carried out well in cash
mere or very fine cloth; the panel
front is prettily shaped both at top
of bodice and lower part of skirt; this
is laid on over straps Of satin; but
tons and braid loops form q further
finish.
The small yoke and collar-band Of
spotted net.
Materials required: Four yards 46
inches wide, dozen buttons. IA yards
20 inches wide sateen for lining,
yard satin 81 inches wide.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29

A Cleveland man who has divorced
his wife explained to the court that he
had to buy gowns costing $125 each
for the lady, that she paid from s25
to SIS each for her hats, that her
muff set him back $120 and that she
insisted on having a $3.50 diamond
ring. Owing to the fact that he need
ed few things to wear himself, had
a maid, not to mention the necessity
of patronizing the grocer and butcher
he was unable to continue the ar
rangement on a salary Of $500 g
year. - Some men seem to be such
poor managers.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29
PRESENT FASHIONS IN SHOES
Wide Variety, and Styles Show Many
Changes From Those That Have
Been Worn.

Cuban heels thinned down = bit
from the more substantial heels OF a
season ago, distinguish all street foot
wear OF the ultra sort, while heels OF
early French periods, with upward
turning toes, are the preferred sort
for the dress slipper.
In contrast to the checked-topped
shoes there are to be seen occasional
spats OF white or castor color worn
over black or brown shoes, or over
those of antelope-hnished calf
In summer ties there are also ex-
amples of cloth and leather combine
tons and those in which suede and
polished leather are combined In
dress slippers there are most expen-
siva trifes in lace and IN cut-work
over pale-toned silks or sztins-Har-
per's Bazaar.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29
Raised Douohnuts.

One cup warm milk, one cup sugar,
two cups melted lard, one cup yeast,
a level teaspoon salt, half a nutmeg,
two eggs and enough -four to make a
sponge; let raise over night; add
more -four, mold and cut with small
jelly glass, the dough being rolled
about half an inch thick; put In
creased pan and set near stove to
raise; when very light put in large
kettle Of hot lard and cook from seven
to eight minutes; take from kettle
and put on brown paper to drain and
drop two or three drops Of lemon on
each
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29

Suppose a farmer has a one to five
horse power gasoline engine which is
used for various power work on the
farm, If to this engine is belted a
$50 or 500 dynamo and a 16-cell
storage battery is installed with
Switchboard, the electric lighting out
fit is complete ready to set up The
16-cell storage battery viii cost ap-
proximately $3.50. The switchboard
S13O. This plant will run thirty 16-
candle power, 80 volt tungsten lamps,
costing 80 cents each, for 21z hours
On one charge of the battery. How
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29
Spiced Beef.

A ten-pOund roast beef. Rub into
this half a teacup Of salt, one table
spoon Of black pepper, two table
spoons each Of ground allspice and
cloves. Then put the beef into a yes
sci that VIII ut it. Pour two quarts
Of vinegar on it, and let it remain
in the vinegar one week, turning II
every day Cover tight to keep the
favor in the meat Then take il out
and tie up tight in q clean cloth Put
it to cook with all the juice, adding
one quart Of water and let it boil two
hours and q quarter Let II be cold
when taken out Of the cloth Slice
thin 1t is excellent for luncheons and
parties.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29
THERE'S NO CURE FOR CHOLERA IN FOWLS

There is no cure for fowl cholera.
II the disease gets a start in your
flock isolate the victims at once.
Watch carefully for a spreading of the
disease among the remaining fowls.
Disinfect the houses and yards where
the disease made its appearance, and
If possible, move the healthy fowls
away from their original quarters,
separating them into colonies. This
viii provide ample opportunity 10
check the disease by exposing fewer
fowls TO those which later develop
the symptoms.
In disinfecting the quarters use q
standard mixture rich in carboIic acid
or coal tar products Spray it over
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29

parent muslins. In the long run frocks
that can be worn in and out OF sea-
son are the most useful The straight
one-piece dresses are easily Numbered
and usually becoming
If possible select a fabric wide
enough to be cut without piecing, and
if this cannot be avoided piece it un-
der a tuck. Shrink the material and
allow for a four-inch hem around the
bottom, so that the frOck can be
heightened Finish the neck and
sleeves with a simple straight band.
Short sleeves and low necks are
not suitable for young children, for
the time is very brief when such a
costume can be comfortably worn II
such a style is chosen enough material
should be purchased to put in a yoke
and long sleeves at the end Of the
season.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29
the Storage Battery. Showing Wiring.

the Storage Battery. Showing Wiring.
ten to twelve percent if the directions
sent with each battery are closely
followed. A 6O-cell storage battery has
been in almost daily use at the Kansas
State Agricultural College for five
years The only item for mainte-
nance during this time has been for
new liquid (electrolyte) renewed but
once. This liquid is dilute solution
of sulphuric acid and water. The I6
cells of storage battery give a working
pressure of % volts With this voltage
it isn't advisable to run the wires more
than $50 to 300 feet from the battery
The accompanying diagram shows
the cells and switchboard wired up"
to the dynamo.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29

all parts Of the houses and runs. I'm
Stacked lime sprinkled literally over
the ground and mixed with the sur
face soil wiz prevent contagion from
this source. It vii do no good to ap-
ply disinfectant to the fowls.
The best methods Of determining
whether or not cholera has started IN
the flock is by watching the death
rate among the fowls and by making
a few post mortem examinations. The
diseased fowls do not live long, one to
three days after showing the first
signs of infection. Il the post nor
TEN examination reveals an enli rged
and bloody liver it is certain that
the fowl died OF cholera
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29
Willing to Make an Effort.

On a large estate in the Scottish
highlands it was the custom for a
piper TO play in front Of the house
every week day morning to awaken
the residents. After an overconviEial
Saturday night. however, the piper
forgot the day and began his reveille
lean It be played on the pipesz) on
Sunday morning The angry master
shouted TO him from the bedroom win
dow: Here, do you not know the
fourth commandment And the piper
sturdiIy replied: Nae. sir, but II
yeT-hic-whustle II Tll-hic-try II,
sir"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29
chocoIata IumhIes

Beat to q smooth cream onefourth
pound butter with q silver fork and
add one cup Of sugar, q little salt, one
teaspoon Of cinnamon, two ounces OF
grated unsweetened chocolate. one
welI-beaten egg and one-haK teaspoon
Of soda dissolved in two tablespoons
Of milk. Stir in sufficient -four to
make a dough that can be rolled out
thin Cut with doughnut cutter, dust
with sugar and bake quickly.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29
Household Remedy
Taken in the Spring for Years.

Ralph Rust. willis, Mich writes:
Hoods SzrsapariIla has been = house
hold remedy IN our home as long as I
can remember. I have taken II IN the
spring for several years. It has no
equal for cleansing the blood and ex-
pelling the humo-s that accumulate dur
ing the winter Being q farmer and ex-
posed to bad weather, my system Is often
affected, and I often take Hoods Sarsa-
parilla with good results"
Hoods Sarsaparilla Is Peculiar to Itself
There Is no Just as good
Get It today IN usual LIQUID form OF
ehocolated tablets called Sarsatabs.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29

Sfft together half cup cornmeaI, half
cup -four. one teaspoon sugar. one tea-
spoon baking powder and one teaspoon
Of salt Add one egg beaten light,
one tablespoon melted butter and
enough milk TO make a soft batter,
about one cupfuI or a little more is
usually enough Pour into a creased
tin and bake IN hot oven until It Is
light and brown
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29
cnverInn the piIInua

When making you new couch Pill
lows if the ticking is well coated with
beeswax or parafin on the wrong side,
the feathers will not come through.
Coat the fabric by rubbing the wax
in with a hot iron.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29
One OF the New BAGS.

The newest hand bags are quite
small, doubtless in contrast to the
mammoth ones we have been carrying.
The favorite shape is oblong, about
inches wide and deep.
The special favorites for spring are
in colored leather, in shades of mauVe,
apricot, blue, violet and red. They
usually carry on the outer flap three
small initials in gold or in a darker
shade than the leather
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29
For AiI-Round Wear

Given a well-ftting tailored suit OF
fashionable cut and a'dressy waist Of
one of the desirable yelled modes, and
one may consider herself weII-dressed
land really be sol for a considerable
number of quite different occasions.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29

Every day or two we hear of some
rich American who has rented a Lon
don palace for coronation week. We
have personal assurances, however,
that a number of Londoners will be
there for the exercises
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29

Cannas for next summers beds
should be started in the house
Separate the roots. having a piese Of
stem to every tuber. Put them in
small pots. Transfer them to ths gar
den as soon as the frost is out tbs
ground
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29

We are told that youth In Wash
ington is about to wed widow of 81
years and 100000. Love may laugh
at locksmiths, but it smiles most BE-
nignantly on bank rolls.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29
Dotted Swiss.

Very pretty is a new dotted swiss
with a woven border that looks ike
a coIored SILK braid In basket weave.
In another style the dot IS colored
and rather large and the material has
a border Of eyelet embroidered in
graduated widths.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29

They have just ended the funeral
ceremonies over the body of the late
King of Siam, who died October %.
which probably viii be a great relief
to his many widows.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29

IN humid regions. II the season is
fairly wet, it is not necessary to con-
serve moisture early in the season
Cultivate merely enough to destroy
small weeds and you win establish
the best kind q 3 water saving
mulch.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29

There are people who are so unemc-
tional that they never become excited
over the young women who act as
pioneers In new skirt movements.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29

A Denver girl who puts a matrt
monisl "ad" in a newspaper received
$50 proposals in two weeks. Possibly
girls are scarce in Denver.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29
Home Training.

Mother Robert, come here 70 ne
instantly
Robert-AE. shut up
Mother-Robert, how dare you talk
to me like that Say Mamma, be
quiet"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29

Tight trousers are coming into style
again, but the tailors' bills viii refuse
to be cut smaller.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29

The worst about the man who says
1T goes without saying is that he
often says 1t without going.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29
Justified.

Wagge Why did Henpeck leave
the church,
Jaggs-Somebody told him mar
riages were made in heaven.-Judge
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29

The first sign of hard times win be
an editorial in some newspaper on
THE Passing OF the Automobile"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29

The harem skirt is plural Some
write it when in fact they should
say 'them."
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29
For chtIdren,s Garments

In designing ch1ldren's garments for
ordinary wear do not use thin. trans
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-04-29

THE varied soils, subsoiIs and eli |
mate of Kansas make the prep !
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-10-12
BROUGHT HERE ON CHARGE
OF WIFE DISCRETION.
iron Saturdays DARYL

Jack Young, sheriff Of Dickinson
county, was up from Abilene Thurs
day night and returned Friday morn
Ing. with Quincy Lee, who was re-
leased from custody here last night,
having been taken in charge for a
violation Of the prohibitory law at
Scottsville, At Abilene Mr.. Lee must
answer to a charge of wife deser-
ton, and as proof that misfortunes
never come singly, he has been in
formed that he may have to answer
another charge of prohibitory law
violation at Minneapolis later on. Mr..
Lee, who has the actions and looks
of pretty decent sort of fellow,
says that he will be glad to get all
of his troubles with the law ended,
SO that he can start out again with
a clean record, and he may return
to Beloit at some future date.--Be-
lott Call.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-10-12
HALLOWEEN is DUE
THE LAST OF THIS MONTH

Three weeks from next Tuesday
night will be one dark evening when
the Abilene police will have to be
on the alert. Tuesday night, Oct.
81, is Halloween.
What does Halloween mean to
you? If you are boy 1t probably
means the running about and scar
ing people, fastening ticktacks to
windows, painting walks and win
,dows, tearing up sidewalks, overturn-
ing outbuildings and hanging gates
to telegraph poles. But If you are
a girl 1t means the spooky time OF
the year when you can look into
the future, If you are brave enough
and read the signs of the mystic
spirits that cantrol Halloween.
The mischief done on Halloween
by the small boy is supposed to be
attributed to the bad spirits that
hover over the day, but nobody Is
fooled by this little pleasantly and
lately the mischief makers have been
subdued by the police as their antics
are often dangerous as well as dis
astrous to property.