davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28
WHEN IS A EVE DOING WELL7
General sprlahtllnsss and Behavior Of
Animal Are Good indication Of
General Condition.

II sometimes puzzles the sheep grow.
er, especially the beginner. to know
when his ewes are doing wen. Many
a man IL so anxious that they do we'll
that he overdoes the meter while Of
course. there are those whose ewes
do not do we'll enough.
Il is impossible 20 gauge a ewes
well being by the number Of pounds
she is gaining, yet this is one OF the
first indiees OF her condition and the
one most commonly adopted by sheep
growers. In general eve ought to
be gaining about six pounds a month.
II she was uncommonly thin TO begin
with she should be gaining even more.
while II she was fat, she ought 10 be
gaining a pound or two less.
To be in good condition a eve ought
also to be enjoying an easy and thor
ough digestion and an active circula-
ton Of blood. These things depend In
part on the amount OF exercise given
her also. A pregnant eve ought to be
given some succulent food which helps
TO Keep her digestion In COED order
and her feed should contain a goodly
portion of the protein elements which
are necessary in tissue building and
in the growth Of the foetus. She ought
to have plenty of exercise every day
as this keeps the muscles of her d.
gestive apparatus in good play and
her circulation active.
A eve is doing we'll when she is
making a fair steady gain. and when
all her organs are functioning proper
ly, and when her appetite seems keen.
Her general sprlghtliness and behav-
Tor are a good indication Of her feel
lngs. A eve that is dull and dumpish
is usually aillng in some way. Often
times It is only too much feed and too
little exercise that is accountable for
this condition, however.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28

solution made by dissolving two
tablespoonfuls OF lead acetate in
quart Of water.
Leg wounds In horses are a rather
serious matter, since they are likely to
leave a blemish which will lower the
value. 1t Is important in treating them
to secure a healing which will be 30
perfect that no one will suspect that
q wound has ever been there. For such
wounds one veterinarian suggests the
following Clean the wound with
wash composed of one tablespoonful
Of acetate Of lead, one tablespoonful
Of sulphate Of zinc, four tablespoon
fuls OF tincture Of arnica, and one
quart Of water. This wash should be
used every hour or so the first day
and three or four times daily thereaft-
er. The object is to keep the wound.
while healing. lower than the surface
of the skin. II it pushes up, bichlor-
ide Of mercury, as much as can be put
on the surface Of dime should be
placed on the sore. 1t is said that leg
wounds thus treated will heal over,
leaving no blemish.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28

err can AFFORD the fur, for only good\
pieces go In hats. and such a hat
means handful OF money. A class
OF women wear imitation fur, even on
the head. where the counterfeit Is so
marked, but well dressed women do
not incline to II.
During the last few days a note or
red has been introduced on black hats
for morning wear This Is generally
in a chou Of ruby scarlet or empire
red, and little is employed. There Is
no great variety about hats this win
ter. All the best are In black ana
white and when not that. then In VIC
let or a rich purple; they remain sim
pie and require little trimming. Inc
one color feature is mostly followed.
Shapes are not pretty, but they are
picturesque and 1T the head well.
If color be put with purple II Is
dark blue. This combination Is put
in dresses. too, and with tho two for
embroidery there is often a note OF
cerise and yellow. only suggestion
Of the latter. Plumes are no longer
modest. They are long and wide, the
strands sometimes covering the whole
hat.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28
STRIVING ron EFFECT.

Il is pitiful TO watch the struggles
OF those who In their worldly lives try
10 be what they are not To gradually
pass from q poor condition Of life into
a better one Is vastly different from
rushing from one extreme 10 the other.
and tho spectacle OF striving to keep
mp too high a pace Is one OF the most
pnedifying 1t is possible 10 observe,
says the Charleston News and Courier.
We gain nothing By such conduct I'M
less perhaps II lie the applause Of
those whose favor we may try to cul-
uvate, but even then II often happens
that those who praise are also our
seyerest critics. II would seem that
We strike the keynote OF happy life
when we play our parts naturally. not
as gaily attired puppets who dance
and twirl for the amusement Of others.
but as sober-hearted. true-souled men
and women who are content TO be
what they are and who only move
across the stage Of life for some good
purpose. The only effects that are
worth striving for are those that come
to US naturally or by virtue OF our
best efforts in a worthy cause. They
outlast all those other effects upon
which We expend SO much time and
labor and which are at best merely
artificial They may not be so won
derful in their color schemes; they
may not rush across our vision like
birds of brilliant hues that fit across
the blue. but they gather radiance
with the passing years. Their colors
never fade. their results last forever
and they linger long in the memory
OF those who are so fortunate as 10
have beheld their beautiful vision.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28
coli a. WANNA Tlma.

After the colt has been permanent.
ly removed from the mare, her teats
and udder should be given thin coat
ing of homemade soap, which will as
sist in the drying up process, and also
prevent inflammation Of the teats and
udder. Again If the colt should chance
TO break out and get with the mare the
soap would not be at all inviting for it
to take hold of, and is apt to prevent
1t from sucking.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28
Trolley pIsturbs cable.

Recently 1t was found that the op-
grafton of the siphon recorder Of the
submarine telegraph cable at Cape
Town, South Africa, was interfered
With by trolley line. The shore end
Of the submarine cable for the length
OF mile was at a mean distance Of
half a mile from the trolley line.
AS remedy a second or dummy
cable with an earthplate was laid as
nearly as possible over the old one
and this effectually put an end to the
disturbances. Observations made in
London have shown that the earth's
magnetic field is disturbed over the
whole neighborhood Of the City &
South London Electric railroad, and in
the United States the utility Of our
magnetic observatories has more than
,nce been threatened by the trolley.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28
DAINTINEsS IN THE BEDROOM
Little Touches That Prove the occu-
pant to Be Woman of True
Refinement.

A slab of clear glass, exactly the
size of the bureau top and beVeled at
the edges is often laid over the hand
some lace or embroidered bureau Gov
er. needlework and dainty color effect
showing clearly through the glass, and
cover being protected from dust and
soil. The most faithful maid cannot
be trusted to dust bureau. She will
whisk dust cloth or feather duster over
the bottles, jars, photographs and toll.
ct belongings rather than lift each one
of them from it's place in the process
of busting, and by and b. the dainty
bureau spread becomes so grimy that
only a laundering that will scrub out
its beauty viii render It clean. The
SLAB Of glass may. Of course, be wiped
clean and clear at any time without
disturbing the spread beneath,
A careful housekeeper protects also
her handsome silk down bedquilts by
spreading them over the bed ard GOV.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28

founces OF the same: this is fixed on
by press studs set closely together on
the hem of petticoat and under the
band of founce At the left another
fiouncs of gray silk is shown; this is
set in sets of three fiat pleats with
spaces between, and has a 3-inch
pleating at edge; the upper founce at
right side is of the silk, just seal
loped and bu.tonholed at edge; the
lower one is Of black satin closely
pleated.
Materials required for gray alpaca
petticoat: yards 46 inches wide. For
gray silk founce, about az yards %
inches wide for the blue silk, about
III yard % inches wide would be
needed; and for the black satin. 215
yards % inches wide.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28

DR.. Hall-Edwards of the Birming.
ham university, according to the Eng.
lish Mechanic and World of Science,
has not been spared the payment Of
heavy price for the benefits he has
conferred on mankind by his research
es In X-ray photography. A short time
ago both his arms were amputated as
consequence of the dangerous ex-
periments he had carried out. He has
just made the novel suggestion that
photography should be included in the
ordinary university course of training.
The connection between photography
and art, he thinks, has been overrated.
Nothing has helped science more than
photography of late years, and 1t
should, therefore, receive more atten-
ton than it does at present in the ed
ucation given both in schools and in
the universities.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28

There can be no two opinions on the
proposition that China sorely needs a
new language to replace the many and
widely varying dialects that now serve
to divide. rather than to unite her
people. English. the language Of
trade and diplomacy in the east, is the
most available. Educated Chinese.
natural linguists that they are, have
found little difficulty in mastering 1t.
But how about the mass of the popu-
lation? Win they find 1t Just as easy?
The day may come when English will
be spoken quite generally in China.
but that day is still far away. Presi-
dental DEGREES may hasten its coming
a little. II they are backed up by edu-
cational provisions. But in spite of
all that can be done to promote it the
change must necessarily be OF very
slow growth. The men who are TAX
ing this occasion TO put forth the plan
might more properly be called dream
ers than progressives.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28
BEST LIGHT FOR THE EYES
Principle Of Concealed Lighting"
Rapidly Calming In Popularity Its
Redeemlng Features.

The principle of concealed light
ing" is rapidly gaining way, and in
England It is predicted that within
few years II will be almost universal.
ly put into practice. 1t is pointed out
that the system Of putting the sources
of light in plain view is wasteful be-
cause the dazzled eye demands a
greater flooding of the air with diff
fused illumination in order to see
clearly. When the light source is
concealed, far less intense illumina-
ton is required. In the reading-room
Of the British Museum the artificial
Illumination is only seven one-thous-
andth of daylight, at the Woolsack in
the house of lords only six one-thous-
andths, and at the clerks desk in the
house of commons only one twelve
hundredth; yet in all these cases the
amount of illumination is satisfactory,
because there is no "stabbing" light
from visible sources.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28
PRACTICAL CASE FOR MUSIC
Full Description and Illustration OF
Most Useful and Pretty Plano
Accessory.

There are several different ways in
which music cases can be made. but
perhaps one Of the most simple and
practical is shown in our sketch. II
can be carried out In any art serge.
silk or American cloth. and lined
with soft silk and bound at the edge
with narrow ribbon.
The sides are stiffened with two
pieces of cardboard, and between
these two pieces in the center
space of about sn inch should be al
lowed so that the case may fold to-
gether easily.
The diagram on the right hand
side explains this, B and being stiff
fened with cardboard. and A shows
the space between.
Inside the case two bands Of elias
tic are sewn, under which the music
may be slipped and held in its place,
and the case is secured when closed
by a small tab that bends over and
fastens on to button sewn on the
reverse side of the case. The han
dies by which it may be carried are
made of silk cord. and the word
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28

II is a curious fact that In the mild
est winter on record the price of fresh
eggs in New York should have mount
ed to an unprecedented height But
there's a reason-at least there is said
to be- The cold storage men. 1t is
stated, have in stock no fewer than
three hundred million dozen eggs.
some Of which they. have held for a
long time. They are afraid of carry
ing this stock indefinitely in the pres
ent attitude Of legislators toward cold
storage. Therefore they are holding
fresh eggs out of the market practi-
cally by putting prohibitory price
upon them, and thus creating a condi-
ton in which many people will buy
seconds" at figures that they would
regard as extortionate at any other
time. It's a great cameron the
standpoint OF shrewd business, not
from the standpoint Of fair dealing.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28
BRIGHT COLORS IN AFTERNOON
ones Own Drawing Room Is the
Place for Display, but Hues
Must Harmonlze.

The woman who dislikes display out
of doors, in her own drawing room
often wears the brightest colors. This
gives her a chance to lay aside the
sober yet attractive tailor-made suit.
Dresses are worn to harmonic or
contrast with the colorings with which
the room is decorated, Red looks wei
where the colorings are the claret
shades and brown. Green In the soft,
dull tones blends equally as well.
An afternoon gown of geranium pink
is effective where the surrounding col
orings are of purplish hues. Bright
sapphire blue harmonizes with almost
any color.
A striking combination which looks
we'll for afternoon wear is red and
purple in fuchsia shades.
Emerald green is much worn, some
times combined with black. Gold lace
and nets of all varieties make effective
trimming for this color.
Any odd attractive color, no matter
how vivid, may be used for the after
noon dress.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28
.ELNTRICAL1
NOTES y
one-third Of Great Britaln's tele-

One-third Of Great Britain's tele-
graph operators are women.
Nightly concerts are provided for
telephone subscribers in Australia.
In this country the average Is about
81 telephones for each 1000 inhabi-
tants.
The United States has issued near
" $4,000 patents for inventions along
electrical lines.
Telephone service between England
and Switzerland has been established
over two routes.
A new electric filter for household
use uses current only as water is
drawn through It.
An electric crane in Scotch ship.
ward has handled loads Of 1877 tons to
a height of 143 feet
Marconi's wireless station at Col
tona, Italy, sends messages to this
country, over a distance Of 1000 miles.
A solution of ten per cent. borsx
and five per cent rosin is driven into
wood by electricity in France to pre-
serve It.
One Of the newest musical instru-
ments, operated by electricity. repro
duees the notes Of As orchestra per
! formers.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28

OF in use. And he only needs one
battery.
This is accomplished by the alter
mating current rectifler shown in
the illustration. This rectiher is
connected to a lamp socket in the
garage, the battery connected to 1t,
and the current turned on.
With this device any automobile
owner may connect UP his ignition
or lighting batteries at night. and
they are charged and ready for serV-
ice in the morning.
This type Of rectifier is only made
for charging small batteries. 1t is
small and neat. will not easily get
out of order, and will eliminate the
necessity Of having an additional
battery.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28

II buckwheat coal, which until a
comparatively few years ago was
thrown upon the culm banks OF the
anthracite mines as worthless, is to
be boosted in price, as reported, 1t
means just that much more clear
profit to the producing companies and
operators. From an economic stand
point the utilization of what was once
a waste product is a good thing for
both the public and the producers. as
It tends to prolong the life OF the an
thracite regions, but 1t is hard to see
what justification there can be in ex-
listing conditions for an advance in
price. Doubtless the big companies,
whose dividends range from 20 per
cent. down to 6, need the money. and
what more need DO said?
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28
Flower Turbans.

Turbans of flowers are mixed with
braid, with nacre silk and velvet; the
piece goods are usually employed in
the way Of giving light. Flower
crowns, with small nacre taffRa
brims, are feature also. The shapes
Of many of the tuTbaus incline toward
those employed by the Russians.
Turks and Persians, as well as more
snugly fitting frames on the ancient
Egyptian order. All OF them look
soft as well as snug.
In quite some medium size hats the
brims are of straw and the crowns
are tams Of naere taffeta. Some Of
the tams are fuller and turned up At
one side, says Millinery Trade Re
view. Naere taffeta is also used for
facing. Hand-sewed braid hats are :
feature well liked for pliabilitr
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28
tc1T%9RlcAu
WORLD
ONLY ONE BATTERY NEEDED
Cleveland Man Finds Small Reetihsr
Permits Charging at Home-lt
la Small and Neat.

A Cleveland business man charges
ais battery for his gasoline car at
home.
This battery is used for the light.
ing Of the machine, as well as for
emergency ignition purposes. Two
Years ago he was forced TO buy two
batteries. for the reason that II was
necessary to take one 10 a charging
plant to have 1t charged.
The current In his home was alter
mating. and direct current was nee.
essary TO charge the battery. When
one was being charged, the other
was in use on his car
Now this charging is done at his
home and at night when the car is
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28
UNUSUAL INTEREST IN HOGS
Visitor to One Of Large Western Fairs
Notes Attention Paid to Live
Stock Exhibits.
CRy B. e. Lindsay

During a visit to one of the large
western state fairs this fall | noted
with much interest the features which
attracted the most attention among
farmers and their wives. The live
stock exhibits we're always surrounded
by crowds, but of these more interest
seemed to center in the hogs than
anything else. The hog pens we're
always the center of intense interest
and so great were the crowds that at
times 1t was almost impossible to pass
through the aisles. Much Of this
interest may be attributed to the fact
the high prices for hogs which have
ruled for the last year or so, make
these animals the biggest money
makers on the farm. One farmer
said to me:
Il have always raised hogs, but
never paid much attention to breeds
before. Just raised a good average
animal, fed corn mostly, took what
the market offered and let it go at
that, but now, when l see fat pig
bringing from SIS to $40 and even
more l have determined to improve
my breeds. find it costs no more to
feed hog that win produce $40 than
it does one that sells for SIS, and
therefore l am down here at the fair
ready to invest few hundred dollars
in good breeding stock"
1t would be interesting to know
whether the sales of high class stock
have been larger this year than usual,
but judging from the intense interest
taken by buyers at this particular fair
which was attended by as many as
$4,000 farmers in a single day, ]
should say that the sales were larger
than they have been for many years.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28
shocked By Water Stream.

Since the general introduction Of
electricity into the cities it has
been known that it was possible to
secure a very considerable shock
through stream of water, and fire.
men in all large cities are on the
lookout for this. Wires which look
as II they might conduct heavy cur
rents are cut before a stream Of
water is thrown in their direction.
Recently in the construction of an
electric railway in South Africa 1t
was noticed that a column of steam
from locomotive could be the
means Of conveying the current, and
several workmen were shocked in
this manner.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28
Horses Appetite.

II one of the working horses loses
its appetite, it must not be assumed
that it has acquired some serious
malady 1t has probably been kept
on too monotonous ration. The diet
must be changed, and if an improve
ment is not noted quickly, the ami
NAL needs both a purgative and a
tonic. A tablespoonful of aniseed in
the feed is an excellent tonic as it
sweetens the stomach and stimulates
the appetite.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28
HATS MOSTLY IN ONE COLOR
One Small, Vivid Touch Of Display 10
About the Only Thing Permissi-
BILE at This Time.

Hats show nothing now. They Gov
er the head as we'll as they can and
since becoming accustomed to the
style people like It. Women look odd
with none Of the back hair showing,
but oddity is apparently something the
couturier and modiste both seek for
their clients. Plush and velvet make
the best big hats, while those for
smaller shapes are of fur--if the own
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28
Aarness for DRIVING Hoa.

the end, make slip knot about three
feet from the end knot and place over
the end knot.
Place over the sow's head and draw
taut, SO that 1t ties in a hard knot.
Then place the rest of the rope under
the body and tie on top. You can
now lead your pig anywhere with
comfort. both for yourself and pig.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28
Rations Lack Protein.

Coarse, dry corn fodder and stover,
timothy hay and the straw Of the or
binary small grains which usually
form large part of the rations Of
farm focks, are lacking in both pro-
tein and laxative qualities and proper
ly should constitute only very small
portion or no part at all of the ewes
winter ration. They are only poor
feeds for any sheep at any time.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28

Emotional women seldom bring hot
house flowers to the commonplace
criminal who is in prison for stealing
a COW or picking a pocket. These
choice gifts are reserved for the high
or class offender who commits re-.
voting murder.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28
TREATING WOUNDS OF HORSE
Leg injuries Are Rather Serious Mat
ter, Since They Are Likely 10
Leave BlemlSh.

Bruised wounds do not require a
great amount Of attention. since they
are usually protected by the skin, and
germs cannot find their way in to cause
much trouble. To keep down inham-
nation, II helps TO battle tho skin with
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28
HARNESS FOR DRIVING HOGS
Excellent Method Described and illus
trated for Leading sows-com-
fort for Yourself and Pig.

Many people drive their sows by a
rope tied to the hind leg when taking
them to the service boar. Don't, writes
Jesse b. Hastings in Practical Farm
ing. Take a half or three-quarter-
inch rope. tie rather large knot near
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28

fectly adjustable to all positions, the
weight of the telephone just balanc-
ing the tension Of the spring so that
the arm STAYS put" in all positions.
The telephone instrument is always
vertical and in a position ready for
use, as It is hung from the top by a
universal Joint
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28
Colt In Winter

You cannot expect much from a colt
thRt is kept tied 10 stall continual
ly. The sharp winter air viii not hurt
the colt, provided it is given room to
mov@ about This does not mean that
it should be left exposed to storms.
however.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-02-28
DOUBLES CAPACITY OF PLANT
Chicago Manufacturer Claims ELECTRIC,
prl.'a and Hammer % Better
and Quicker Work.

The adoption OF electrically OBJ
Grated hand drills and hammers has
almost doubled the capacity OF our
plant" said p. A. Williams. mana.
ger Of a large Chicago manufac.
turing concern.
Mr.. Williams then told OF the
many uses to which these machines