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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10

out of every 100 hills were rouno 70
come up to his standard. The yields
on this farm were about double those
on the ordinary farm in the same lo-
cality. This instance shows the pos
sibilities of increasing the yield with
but fittle extra trouble.
After having selected the seed stock
it is important that it should be kept
in good condition, that is, clean, hard,
plump and unsprouted, until planting
time. A place where the potatoes can
be kept uniformly at a temperature Of
from 81 to 40 degrees is most desir.
able. This may be cellar under q
barn or other outbuilding, or under
the dwelling, if proper means for reg
ulating the temperature are supplied.
Our hillsides afford excellent oppor-
tunities for the construction of stor-
age rooms, or the potatoes may be
buried in pits ON well-draaned spot
en- the north side OF hill or building.
II one is available, cold storage plant
may be utilized with good results.
Care should be taken that the tubers
are not allowed to form sprouts, which
have to be removed before they can be
planted, for such sprouting is dis
tinct injury to seed stock
The superiority claimed for north
ern-grown over homegrown seed is no
doubt many times due to the better
condition OF the northern seed at plant
ing time. There seems to be no valid
reason for our growers sending out Of
the state for their seed potatoes, for
on the higher attitudes of the state, in
such counties as Preston, Pocahontas
and others, seed stock may be grown
that will give practically as good re-
suits, as shown by recent tests, as will
that obtained from the North. I
This brief outline of one way OF in
creasing the profit to be derived from
the potato crop is presented with the
hope that it may induce some Of our
farmers to begin at digging time this
fall the more careful selections OF po-
tatoes for seed purposes. II you are
interested in increasing your output
OF this important crop, write to the
Director of the West Virginia Agricul-
tural Experiment Station, Morgan
town, w. Va, for the latest bulletin on
Potato Culture, which will be sent free
OF charge.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10
PRESERVATION OF EGGS

Our ancestors, not knowing the
cause of the decomposition of eggs,
used to pack them in oats, bran or
salt and set them in the cellar. OF
course, this method was of some
value, but not great success. After
wards it was found better to coat the
eggs shell with clean vaseline and
wrap each egg in a clear paper before
placing the egg into the oats or bran.
Recent Methods.
OF more recent years a solution Of
lime and water has been used, but it
did not prove very satisfactory. To.
day two methods are practiced that
are proving fairly satisfactory. The
one is to keep the eggs IN cold stor-
age and the other is to preserve them
in water glass (sodium silicate).
The keeping of eggs in water glass
has proven a. great success and can be
done in any home with but little trou-
HE and expense. The water glass can
be bought at drug store, in liquid
form, at about So cents per quart. To
every quart of water glass add about
Eine or ten quarts of boiled water and
stir vigorously for fifteen minutes.
This solution should be put into a
stone jar and the eggs put into it.
There must be sufficient solution to
cover the eggs. The jar should then
he covered and set in cold. dark cell
lar and not disturbed except when the
eggs are removed for use.
While eggs preserved in this way
lose some of their flavor for table use,
they are excellent for cooking puH-
poses, and are source of economy
in the home Certain changes in the
laws governing cold storage Of foods
will reduce the number of eggs kept
by commercial companies and increase
the price of eggs during the winter.
Will it not be advisable to preserve
eggs this year? # you are thinking
Of doing it, begin at once
AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION d..
VISION,
College of Agriculture. Morgantown.
w. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10
Wireless Distress Sinnala.

It will be practically impossible in
the future for wireless distress signals
to go unheard, as was the case at the
time of the Titanic disaster. Steps
were taken at the recent Radio-Tele-
graphic conference in London to pre-
vent this, and a rule has been laid
down calling for almost constant at
tendance on the wireless apparatus
aboard ships. On vessels of the first
class the conference rule requires a
permanent watch, which means that
two operators must be employed.
Ships of the second class, which en-
ploy only one operator. must provide
a watcher for the wireless apparatus
during the first ten minutes Of each
hour This provision will allow the
regular operator to have his rest un-
broken while off duty, and will neces-
state the training CT some member OF
the crew to receive the distress signal.
1t will be his duty to listen during the
ten minutes beginning each hour.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10
Tigers Make.ReIieve Eyes.

Attention has recently been called
to a popularity of the ears of tigers
which, it is thought, may be classed
under the head of protective mark
ings." On the back Of each ear is a
very bright white spot and when the
ears are directed forward these spots
are conspicuous from the front 1t is
suggested that when the tiger is sleep
ing In the dim light of cave or
thicket the spots on its ears may ap-
pear to an enemy. looking in, as the
CLEAN OF its watchful eyes. and thus
save the sleeper from an unexpected
attack.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10
"a. L. Dacy, associate Horticultural
West Virginia Experiment Station.)

"a. L. Dacy, associate Horticulturist,
West Virginia Experiment Station.)
According to the last United States
Census, West Virginia produced, in
1908, from 42,621 acres, 4,O77, 066 bush
els of potatoes, an average yield of
95.7 bushels per acre. The total value
of the crop was $2.278,63S, the average
value of the crop per acre being
$5S.46. In total value, the crop was
exceeded by corn, wheat, timothy alone
and timothy and clover In average
value per acre the potato crop ranked
second, being exceeded by tobacco
alone. 1t was followed by the above
mentioned crops, as follows: Corn,
$17.61 per acre; wheat, $12S9; hay
end forage, $1O.57. From these figures
1t will be seen that the potato crop
Is one of tss most important grown
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10

Lime is of value to the soil because
of its power to destroy acids. Perhaps
it might be better to say because of
the fact that it is able to correct Ger
tain conditions in the soil which are
detrimental to the growth of ordinary
farm crops. Lime is of little value as
a fertilizer. Most soils contain enough
lime to take care of the needs Of crops.
The only material lacking IN most
soils are nitrogen, phosphorus or POI
tassilm. None Of these are found in
lime. But under certain conditions it
Is found that clover will not do we'll
md the ordinary sorrel tends to take
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10
Ia Knew.

-
Where there's will there's a
way. AYERS Taylor Holmes, appear
ing in The Million. THE way, how.
ever. varies, as in the case of GER
tain pickpocket, who was convicted
and promptly fined. |
THE lawyer of the pickpocket took
the fine imposed upon his client very
much to heart.
twenty-five dollars!" he expostu.
lated. Your honor, where is this poor,
unfortunate man to get $25?'
His honor did not know. OF if he
did he refrained from saying SO, but
the prisoner was less discreet.
Just let me out of here for ten or
fifteen, minutes he said, and I'll
show youi' ''-Young,s Magazine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10

e.
The achange of life" is a most
critical period in a woman's ex-
istence, and the anxiety felt by
women as 1t draws near is not
without reason.
When her system is in q de-
ranged condition, she may be
predisposed to apoplexy, or con-
gestion Of some organ. AT this
time, also, cancers and tumors
are more liable to form and begin
their destructive work.
Such warning symptoms as
sense of suffocation, hot flashes,
headaches, backaches, dread of
impending evil, tinidity, sounds
In the ears, palpitation Of the
heart, sparks before the eyes,
irregularities, constipation, vari-
able appetite, weakness and
inquietude, and dizziness, are
promptly needed by intelligent
women who are approaching the
period in life when woman's
great change may be expected.
These symptoms are calls from
nature for help. The nerves are
crying out for assistance and the
cry should be needed in time.
Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable
Compound is prepared to meet
the needs Of women's system at
this trying period of her life. It
invigorates and strengthens the
female organism and builds up
the weakened nervous system.
1t has carried many women safely
through this crisis.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10

its place. The clover or legume is en-
sential to the economic maintenance
OF soil fertility. In order to secure
good crops of the legnme it has been
found necessary to have supply OF
lime in the soil, This lime seems to
make conditions more favorable for
such crops as the clovers and the rea-
son usually assigned for its effect Il
that lime destroys the acid present in
the soil
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10
The Graateat Woman.

Who was or is the greatest woman
In all history? Two hundred teach
ers answered the question and with
enthusiasm and unanimity the judges
awarded the prize to the one who
made this reply: THE wife of the
farmer of moderate means who does
her own cooking, washing, ironing,
sewing, brings up family OF boys
and girls to be useful members of so
ciety, and finds time for intellectual
improvement"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10
Which i the Irue Dream

Once upon a time, /, Chuang Tzu,
dreamt I was a butterfly. fluttering
hither and thither, to all intents and
purposes a butterfly, was conscious
only of following my fancies as q
butterfly, and was unconscious of my
individuality as a man. Suddenly
awaked and there I'lay myself again.
Now ! DO not know whether / was
then man dreaming was a butter
ny, or whether am now a butterfly
dreaming am a man. From the
Teachings of Chuang Tzu.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10
Rnalness for Eathsr.

The small daughter of practicing
physician, who evidently has an eye
to business. told her mother, in no IN
certain terms, that she must call at
once on their new neighbor.
And why must call on herr" ask
ed the mother, amused at the child's
positiveness.
Well, in the first place." explained
the little lady, they've got three of
the scranniest kids, and. the mother
herself don't look very strong
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10
WILLING TO Wait.

Willing to Wait.
A Baltimore clubman tells Of two
convicts who met for moment alone
in corridor. and took advantage OF
the fact for hurried interview. Said
one. How long are you In fort"
For life Responded the other.
4And how long areyou in for?"
Twelve years. responded the 9th
ct.
Then" said the 'lifer," cautiously
extracting a letter from its hiding
place, as he glanced fearfully around,
take this and mail it for me when
you, get OUT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10
Rane GUIDE YeIIs.

IS 1t is stated by a returning traveller
that the yells introduced by the
American athletes at Stockholm "can
be heard all over Sweden
Some yells those.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10
Significant.

He proposed to her in canoe"
did she accept him?"
presume SO. The canoe cap,
sized.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10

PA. what does It mean when itsays
man has arrived at years Of discre-
tion?"
1T means, Johnnie. that he's too
young to die and too old to have any
fun. Judge.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10

TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM
Take the Old Standard GROVES TAsTNLESS
CHILL TONIC. You know what ron taking
me formula e plainly printed on every bostle
form, and the most effectuAl form. For grown
people and children, 10 cents. Adv.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10

ITCH Relieved = 80 Minulsa.
Woo1ford's Sanitary Lotion for all kinds OF
eontagions Itch At Druggists Adv.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10

It. is the things that are possible
but not probable that keep some
people from being happy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10

Hicks CAPUDINE is the best remedy
no matter what causes them-whether
from the heat, sitting in draughts. fever
jsh condition, etc. 1Qc., 25c and 50c per
bottle at medicine stores. Adv.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10

Poultry should be shipped when the
demand is good and the market b
steady.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10

Wa Pawn Ticket
Il can't dlI this. = said De druggist.
Don't you carry Ordinary insredi:
ents In stock ?" -
7 carry everything usually carried
~ a frstclass pharmacy. but this
piece OF paper calls for gold watch .
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10
The Reason.
For sUmMER HpADACHEs

Poor Hamlet had dogs life"
We'll. wasn't he a Great Dane?"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10

Between, two evils, choose neither;
between two goods. choose both
Tryon Edwards
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10

HarrisOnburg Mrs. Theodore
Roosevelt has contributed $50 toward
the construction of an Episcopal mis-
sion school building now being erected
at Yancey, Rockingham county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10

Lynchburg The Campbell County
School Fair Association will hold its
annual school fair at Rustburg Octo.
Der Is
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10

Fredericksburg. Rev DR.. John
Moncure, aged so years, an Episcopal
minister Of Richmond, who had sum
mer home in Stafford county, was
drowned while fishing in Chappawam-
sic creek, near Whitewater, as was also
his servant.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10

Fredericksburg Mrs. W. H. Brul1e
has been elected treasurer Of the Mary
Washington Hospital Association to
dlI the vacancy caused blythe resigna-
ton Of Mrs. Maurice Hirsh.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10

MISUNDERSTANDING has com
menced the erection of an additional
fire station, which will be No. 6 in
the city department. It will cost 49,
600 and viii be equipped with an auto
mobile engine when completed about
February /.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10
[EE1NlNG DURING not WEATHER

TEEIHING DURlNG not WEATHER
u the most critical time Of your baby'g life.
The regular use Of KOPR1S BABTE FR1END
prevents CholerA Infantum, contussjOns and
al ailments to which babies arc subject ct
this time.
ms Koppis BAbyA Friend o.
Kork, Pa.
GenAae1nen:
an well pleased with your BABYS ERTNN0.
Have used several bot1le with unusually
good and satisfAetnry rssntta Thanking you 1orth
aampAe ron sent ne and wishing gou success
Dr. D. s. Hafnead.
AT DRUGGIHT8, 10, % and 50 CENTS
Free sample hY mail on request b.
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10

Fredericksburg H. NJ. Lillard, of
Madison county, has four remarkably
old horses. Their ages are % years,
rs. "a and %. aggregating 100 years
for the four. They all had the same
mother.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10

Lynchburg.-The annual meeting of
the Lynchburg Young Mems Christian
Association resulted in H. H. Harris
being chosen president for another
term. Other officers elected were:'
First yice-president, Walter Petty
john; second vicepresident, Richard
Hancock; secretary-treasurer, Aubrey
E. Harvey.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10

Lynchburg l. Mitchell, Nor
folk and Western brakeman, is at his
home here suffering from fractures of
an arm, collar bone and shoulder.
Mitchell was sideswiped by car while
switching.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10

Lynchburg.-T convention of the
National Commissary Managers AS
Bociation, which was secured for
Lynchburg some time ago through the
efforts of the Chamber of Commerce.
will meet here May 81 and % of next
year.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-10-10

Lynchburg The Virginia Lumber
Company fled voluntary petition in
bankruptcy, in which liabilities were
placed at $S9,972 and assets at 1925
996. Creditors are scattered from
Boston to Florida. R. T. Yates, presi-
dent of the company, filed a personal
petition, in which his liabilities were
placed at $49,295, with assets of 1884,
100. Of which $4,000 is stock in the
Virginia-C Carolina Lumber Company.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-18
Dinner Dance Club

The last large society event before Lent
will be the party OF the Dinner Dance
club shrove Tuesday. February %. Small
dinners will be given at the homes of
fourteen OF the members, after which they
will all go 10 the Country club. where
there win be dancing. and bridge for those
who do not care TO dance.
Those who will entertain at dinner
and their guests are:
Mr.. and Mrs Harley Moorhead will
have as their guests Mr.. and Mrs. Clarke
Powell. Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Towle. Mrs.
Louis Clarke. Mrs. f. B. waliin Of Grand
Rapids and Mr.. Lawrence Brinksr.
Dining with Mr.. and Mrs. y. Y. Klnsler
viii be Mr.. and Mrs. Gould Dietz, Mr..
and Mrs. Wilson Low. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
win Swobe, Mr.. and Mrs. T. +. Kennedy.
Mrs. Eva Wallace and Mr. Elmer Cope.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Crofoot viii enter
tain Mr.. and Mrs. George Prinr. Mr.. and
Mrs. F. S. Cowgirl. Mr.. and Mrs. Ward
Burgess. Miss Nash and Mr.. c. W. Hull
Mr.. and Mrs Luther kountzs will have
as their guests Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Tuksy. Dr.. and Mrs. C. A. Hull. Mr.. and
Mrs Herbert Wheeler and Mr.. ANDERSEN.
With Mr.. and Mrs. Clement Chase viii
be Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Brosan. Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Baldrige. Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry wyrnan and Miss Folda.
With DIT. and Mrs. ]. E. Summers will
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-18
Vassar Women Unite

Omaha women who have attended Vas
sar college organized yesterday at the
public library out OF loyalty to their alma
mater. They chose Mrs. W. C. Shannon
president and Miss Hllda Hammer seere-
tary and treasurer
The local Nassar women are alumnae
which any alma mater might be proud of.
Mrs. Shannon has headed the activities
at the social settlement with marked sue
cess for several years. Mrs. Warren
Blackwell is president OF the Society OF
Fine Arts. Mrs. Arthur Guiou nee Miss
Genevieye Baldwin was, before her mar
riage, partner OF Mrs. Chatfleld- Taylor
In an enterprise Of artistic bookbinding
In Chicago. Mrs. George Hayerstick is
one OF the best players in the Omaha
Nomen's Whist club. Miss Julia Schwartz
Is an author OF charming stories for chill
dren. Mrs. Frank Crawford continued her
studies In history at oxford university
England. Miss May Copeland is a high
school teacher. Miss Sophia Anne Grum.
man and Miss Helen Z. Davis are teach.
els In Browneil Hall.
MFS hobctt NNllhe, WHO before hel
marriage was Miss winifred Sherman Of
Lincoln, attended the state university be
fore attending VassaT and is a number OF
Delta Gamma sorority. She is the daugh
ter Of Prof. Sherman Of the English de.
partment in the university
The other alumnse. each OF whom Is
talented In some special line. are Miss
Hammer. Miss Margaret Bruce. Mrs
Samuel Rees. jr.. and Mrs. Isidore z!egler
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-18

be Captain and Mrs. C. C. Allen. Mr.. and
Mrs, X, C. Barton. Mr. and Mrs. W. D.
Iiosford, Mr. and Mrs. ~ l.. Learned
Mics Caroline Johnson q ct. Joseph, Miss
Ella Mae Brown, Miss Mcpherson and
Mr.. Charles Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Stewart Cd. will
entertain Mr.. and Mrs. George Redick.
Dir. and Mrs Fred Li,ke mud Mr.. Frank
Haskell
Mr.. and Mrs, ". 5. Poppleion's guests
will be Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Baldrige,
Mr.. and Mrs, Charles b. Keller. Miss Mae
Hamilton and Mr.. stockton Heth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles George will en-
terrain Mr. and Mrs Edgar Scott Mr..
and Mrs. James l.. Paxton. Miss Dodge
and Mfr. Randall Brown.
With Mr.. and Mrs. Barton Willard will
DO Mr.. and Mrs, T. L. Davis. Miss Todd,
Miss Butler Lieutenant Watson and Mr..
Walter Roberts.
Mr., and Mrs. y. A. Nashs guests wiz
be Mrs. L. w. Dixon. Miss Doane. Mr..
Luther Drake and Mr.. Il. NJ. Fairfield.
Mr. and Mrs, Glen whaton win have as
their guests Mr., and Mrs. Walter Nc
Cormick, Mr. and Mrs. MoshieT ColpetKer,
Miss Morgan. Miss Dining. Mr.. Gerald
Wharton and Mr.. Walter crunden.
Mr.. apd Mrs. Edgar Morsman. jr., will
entertain Mr.. and Mrs. John l.. Kennedy,
Mr.. and Mrs, William f. Martin. Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Hamilton. Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Caldwell. Mrs. offutt and Mr..
Milton Darling
Dining with Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Smith
will be Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wilhelm,
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Smith. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Doorly. Miss Elizabeth Davis,
Miss Mary Ringwalt. Lieutenant Ray
Smith and Mr. Harry Mccormick.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-18
Personal Gossip

Mr.. D. T. McGrath Is i'll at his home
with an attack Of grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Fitzgerald left Fri
day evening for brief stay in New York
Mrs. Clarke Powell is expecting her
aunt. Mrs. Edward LAX Of Riverside. Ill.
TO visit her shortly.
Miss Leeta Holdrege has returned from
a three weeks visit with Miss Frances
Rogers In 81. Paul
Mrs. C. J. Greene left yesterday for
Chicago and later goes to burlington,
Ia. to visit DR.. and Mrs. Ransom
Mrs Robert Bradford. who has been
visiting in New York and Philadelphia
fer a month, is expected home shortly.
Mrs. Henry Pierpont and Miss Helen
Pierpont Of New Haven. Conn. mother
and sister Of Mr.. Henry P1erpont Of this