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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
FASHION

Lovely separate blouses OF velvet
and chiffon are displayed. One Of
white brocaded velvet has the yoke
and undersleeves fashioned of black
mousseline de sole.
A blouse of dark blue satin is EN-.
broidered with scarlet silk. The de-
sign is arranged to form yoke. Small
buttons of scarlet silk are used as
trimming.
The small draped toque retains its
popularity. One of white velvet has
long white quill edged with seal
placed at a jaunty angle to the left
side.
A toque OF skunk fur has trim
ming of black lace.
Green, blue, yellow and red are
used in the set mosaic designs. This
used on a coat Of a dark color gives
striking effect.
The blanket coat Is another novelty.
This is mede Of material resembling
soft blankets. It Is reversible and
comes in all shades and tints. A coat
made OF this heavy cloth was Of
mauve and rose. A double hood
turned back with huge revers formed
the only trimming.
Novelty fur coats are much sought
after. Ermine Is used without the
tails. A coat Of this fur had band
of sealskin at the hem. The same fur
formed collar and cuffs and produced
an extraordinary combination.
A most unusual costume was fash
toned from black velvet. The skirt,
slightly wider than those popular
earlier in the season, had hem Of er.
mine. The coat was tunic, resem.
bling those worn at church. A design
Of roses and tendrils made Of ermine
completely covered the back and
front. An ermine scarf was worn with
this. 5s3
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12

mark 9:23.) The command was sim
ply test Of faith. The mar acted
his faith and the deed was done; the
hand was restored whole. Faith is
simply stepping out on Christ's word.
Leading Questions-What does this
lesson indicate as to the manner Of
life of Jesus and his disciples? What
were the four principles upon which
Jesus defended the technical breach
of the Sabbath law by his disciples?
In what way does the Deity Of Christ
come out in this lesson? What is the
true method Of Sabbath observance?
What Is the ground of our obligation
to observe one day in seven? What
was the character Of the pharisees
as seen in this lesson? What is the
one condition upon which Jesus heals
and blesses men?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
DAIRY ITEMS.

lnere Is an ever increasing demand
all over the country for good dairy
animals. 1t will pay to breed to the
Dest obta1nable sire and reserve all OF
Inc good heifer calves.
A COW does not come to her fullest
and best milk flow until about the
fourth week after freshening. Dur
ing these first weeks of Iactation she
should not be fed all she will eat,
sna part OF the feed should be OF a
laxative nature-bran or OIL meal She
may be placed on full feed at the end
ol the fourth week, when the flow will
be at its best.
The COW with her first calf may not
come to her fullest and best flow OF
milk till the fifth or sixth week after
carving, owing to the fact that bring
Jug forth young for the first time is
greater physical strain than later in
nle, hence longer time for recovery
IRON the weakness caused by gesta.
uon Will be required. For this rea-
'on the young COW coming fresh
should be fed an6 cared for more
carefully than older COWS under the
same circumstances.
10 make butter that will keep we'll,
eaurn only till the globules in the
suurn are about the size OF a pea.
I""aout collecting or gathering, drain
VI the buttermilk and wash in five
1umes the amount of cold water. The
smaller the granules OF butter when
|.ue washing Is done the better can
'ae wash water get among them for
sleanlng. When butter Is collected in
vne large mass before washing, the
, y" can reach only the outside OF
. Ie mass, and hence much butterm1lk
.nt remain in the butter to cause it
become rancid sooner than when
is washed clean. p
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
LOBSTER sAVORY.

One cupful of stock, one tablespoon
full of butter, one tablespoonful Of
flour, one tablespoonful of chopped
ham. one-quarter OF cupful Of chop
ped mushrooms, one cupful of lobster
meat, one tablespoonful of chopped
carrot, one tablespoonful Of celery,
one tablespoonful of parsley. one tea
spoonful Of minced onion. Add the
chopped vegetables to the stock. cook
until tender, strain and add sufficient
stock to make one cupful. Brown the
butter, add the flour and brown. Add
the stock and when thickened, put In
the meat and the mushrooms. Cook
for five minutes and serve IN crous-
tades, ramekins or patty cases.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
r,,ruRE POULTRY MARKETS.

One of the pleasing things about
me poultry industry is that it is capa-
s,s Of almost indefinite expansion. Al
most any part of the United States is
.danted for chicken raising, and an
Increase il the supply Of poultry prod
ucts has the effect Of increasing the
demand.
High prices Of meat, due to higher
,rices of land and feed, have brought
about an increased demand for eggs
and chickens. Another factor which
has served to increase the demand for
noultry products is the tendency
among consumers and middlemen to
demand fresh eggs and young chick
ems Every good, fresh egg that Is
consumed is an advertisement for the
noultry business. The man who Is
served stale eggs two successive morn
ipgs for breakfast dislikes eggs after
wards, and ceases to order them, SO
that selling inferior eggs is the worst
injury that a chicken raiser can do
his business. The aGulteration of
other food products has reacted "a
yoraby upon the egg industry, the
consumer feeling sure that no one has
vet invented an imitation egg.
Many city-bred men have made re-.
markable success in the poultry bust
ness. 1t is true that it cannot be
learned out Of book nor In few
months, but few years Of experience
will teach the novice all that is neces-
sary for him to know to make the
business success.
The farmer who hasn't much time
to give to the raising of chickens may
have fair success with mongrel stock.
For generations this kind of stock has
been neglected, and they have learn
ed to thrive on neglect. They know
how to shift for themselves, and will
survive under conditions which would
hll off more classy breeds. If the
farmer has little money to put into his
chickens it may pay to start with mon
gel hens, and then grade ther1 up by
the purchase of few well-bred cock
erels
The farmer who desires to breed for
egg production, which seems to be
the favorite mode in these days,
should select standard Mediterranean
bred ROSTERS, Leghorns, Minorcas and
Spanish. The Rhode Island Red is a
good general-purpose breed. Ply
mouth Rocks and Wyandottes are al
so good general-purpose fowls.
+ Poultry raising may be advantage
ously connected with several other
lines of agricultural operations. Chick
ems may utilize the skim milk from the
dairy COWS where there are no pigs.
The fruit raiser will find the chicken
. his best friend, for not only will the
fowls use spoiled fruit, but they will
save a large part of the crop by de-
: stroying insect pests. The market
gardener can feed his chickens eco
nomically by using the unsold beets,
carrots, potatoes and waste lettuce
and cabbages.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
THUMBS WITH HOGS.

Thumps with pigs and hogs Is
heart disease, the symptoms being vio-
lent beating Of the heart, causing the
sides of the animal to shake and trem-
BILE. When a hog Is badly affected
with thumps it loses it's appetite and
will stand over feed without eating.
Frequently the outer skin in places
will become red and purple with con-
gested blood.
The disease is caused as rule. by
heavy feeding with insufficient exer-
else. Housing pigs in a warm place
with too much bedding, and feeding
them heavily in close confinement,
will bring on the trouble. 1t is claim
ed by some that the predisposition to
the disease is inherited.
During the winter and early spring
many hogs and pigs are given the run
of a straw stack. When the weather
is cold, the animals will bury them
selves deeply in the straw for shelter,
remaining in bed much longer during
the day than Is good for them. Un-
der this condition they grow weak and
soft. Frequently the straw is wet and
the pigs come out of their bed damp
and steaming, in prime condition for
taking cold. Where thumps or heart
trouble is accompanied by cold or
pneumonia, death is almost sure to re-
suit, and few pigs with thumps alone
ever recover.
The treatment for thumps is pre-
ventive rather than curative. Provide
them with a pen or pasture where
they can and must take regular daily
exercise. Place the feed and drink
at some distance from the bed to COM
pei them to walk some distance for
each meal. Feed lightly and furnish
variety.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
A FEW AtFALfA FACTS,

Alfalfa seed weighs 60 pounds to the
bushel. For hay crop SOW 20 to 80
pounds Of seed per acre. For crop
Of seed SOW IA to Is pounds per acre.
Sow clean seed.
Sow alone without any nurse crop.
The latter is often just as harmful as
the weeds.
Screen alfalfa seed before sowing.
to separate the dodder and other weed
seeds. Dodder Is the worst enemy of
alfalfa.
Do not cover the seed too deep.
Alfalfa does not attain maturity I'M
til the third or fourth year; there
fore, do not sow it expecting to get
the best results in less time.
Alfalfa grows best on a deep, sandy
loan undertake by loose and perme.
able subsoil. 1t will not grow If there
Is an excess Of water in the soil. The
land must be we'll drained.
Alfalfa is a deep feeder. Plow land
deeply:
Cut for hay when the first flowers
appear. II cut in full bloom the hay
will be woody and less nutritious.
Cut for seed when the middle clus-
tiers of seed pods are dark brown.
To make alfalfa hay cut In the fore.
noon and let it wilt: then rake into
windrows. 1t should be cured In
windows and cocks, and stacked and
put in barns with as little handling as
possible before the valuable leaves be-
come too dry and brittle.
1t is not safe to pasture either cattle
or sheep on alfalfa, as they are liable
to bloat when it is fed green. Feed
them the hay or practice soiling.
There is no better or cheaper way
of growing hogs than to pasture them
on alfalfa. One acre will furnish pas
turage for from ten to twenty hogs per
season.
Horses can be pastured on alfalfa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
STUDIES OF SOILS.

One of the most interesting as we'll
as valuable studies and Investigations
being conducted by the department OF
agriculture relates to the work OF the
bureau of soils, which makes an ex-
haustive study OF the various soils and
reduces them to charts and maps.
After a history of the formation OF
the soil is deduced, a chemical an
alysis is made and its value for pro-
ducing plant life and various crops is
then correctly outlined.
The latest addition to these series
ia a complete study OF the Wabash
silt loan, which is widely distrib-
uted type of alluvial soil occurring in
the bottom lands Of all the larger
south.flowing rivers throughout the
central prairie states and extending
southwark along their courses. This
type Is, therefore, encountered IN a
large number of different areas, with
no particular acreage in any part1cu-
lar case. although it has been mapped
In twenty-eight different areas found
in nine states and aggregating SO1,7
acres. 49,.
The depth of the surface soil ex-
tends from ten inches to three feet,
and is of a mellow brown silt loan,
which becomes almost black in de-
messed portions of the type.
Corn is one of the most universal
crops produced on this soil. and IN
many localities this crop can be plant
ed from twenty to forty years, with
weld of from forty to sixty bushels
per acre. Oats and wheat are also
crown with success, yielding from
forty-flve to sixty bushels per acre
each. Alfalfa has become success
full cror on this loan, and grasses
are extensively grown, as are Irish po'
tatoes, cabbage, onions. celery and
other garden crops.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
FRENCH TEA CREAM.

Scald one quart of cream, take from
the fire, add one tablespoonful Of any
preferred kind of tea, stir for an in
slant, cover closely for six minutes,
then strain. Return to the fire in a
double boiler with five eggs and five
tablespoonful of sugar beaten to-
gether and added to 1t, and stir until
as thick as custard. Take from the
fire add one box Of gelatine which has
been soaked in one cupful of cold wa
ter and stir until dissolved Strain
into a wetted mold and set away I'M
til firm. Serve with whipped cream.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
ENGINE FALLS INTO LAKE,
Engineer John Adams Of Ottumwa 10
Buried Under the Engine In
Twenty.eight Feet Of Water.

Muscatine.-An engine which was
sent across the Milwaukee railroad
bridge over Cones lake, fifteen miles
west of here. to test the strength OF
that structure which had been weak
ened as a result of the recent high
water, crashed through the bridge
taking its crew of two men with It
Engineer John Adams Of Ottumwa, lie
buried under the engine in twenty
eight feet of water. Fireman John
Moriarity, also of Ottumwa, attempt
ed to jump as the engine went through
the bridge and had his right leg cut
of. He was rescued from the water
and brought to Conesville, near here,
and given medical attention.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
NEW YORK FARMING.

a.. a study OF a number Of New York
.ns showed that one.third OF the
m.n ~ owning their own places were
tna A.ne less profit than the men work
40 lor them. One-third were making
hhp p1 as much as their hired
~ II was discovered that among
- use farms studied the farmers aver
a. interest on his investment was
~ ~ yer cent. Those who owned their
~. ~ FARMS made 8 per cent. Small
tu,. No were found to give q less re-
~. per acre because of increased
tost Of labor. - r., ~.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
CRANBERRY PIE.

Mix we'll together two level tea
spoonfuls Of cornstarch, one cupful Of
sugar, a pinch Of salt. moisten with
a little cold water and cook five min
utes. Add one-half cupful of raisins,
seeded and chopped, and one and a
half cupfuls of chopped cranberries.
Simmer for Is minutes, pour into a
baked crust, cover with the white OF
an egg beaten stitf with one table
spoonful Of sugar, and brown lightly
in the oven. This pie has the flavor
Of cherries.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
BENEATH THE BIG COAT.

Hand embroidered white satin or
white crepe blouses are to be seen
this winter constructed upon simple
tailor made styles. with the edges OF
the collar and sleeves scalloped and
buttonholed, good idea for the girl
who can do needlework, both plain
and elaborate
Net blouses are we'll liked to be
worn under heavy coats, should a sim
pie dress Of the one-piece order not be
preferred. Gossamer-like though they
are. they take the place of the fine
lingerie blouses very satisfactorily
and make pleasant change.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
GEN. GRANT IS DEAD
Demise Follows Illness Of An Hour
In New York Hotel
DEATH COMES AT MIDNIGHT
Death Was Caused From Heart Fall.
ure Following Diabetes and d.
gestiye Disturbances Which
Seemed Under Control.

New York.-Grant is dead. The
news, flashed from the apartments OF
Maj. Gen. Frederick Dent Grant, at
the Hotel Buckingham shortly after
midnight sent a shock through the
city such as that which startled the
whole country upon the death Of his
father twenty-seven years ago.
The news was far more sudden. 1t
came less than an hour after the first
alarm had been sounded that General
Grant was even seriously i'll.
The following statement was made
at 100 o'clock by General Grants
attending physicians. Drs. Abbey and
Bench: Gen. Frederick D. Grant died
suddenly of heart failure without pre-
monition at the Buckingham hotel at
midnight, April II, after retiring at
II o'clock, apparently in better con-
dition than for several weeks"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
FADS AND FANCiES.

A child's bib in white linen may
have design of tiny horse. a dog,
a cat, little rosebud, a duck or a
bird. 1t will only take short time to
cross stitch one of these figures in
the lower left hand corner of the bib.
and present for baby Is accomplish
ed.
There are many articles made of tin
and housewife rejoices in it. Among
acceptable gifts for the tin wedding
celebration are candy, dessert or ice
cream molds, tea infusers, bellows and
pans of every shape and size.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
THE RIVER TO RIVER ROAD
Much Enthusiasm IL Being Aroused
-. Along Line Of Great Highway
Projected Across State.

Grinnell.-Every section Of Iowa
traversed by the River-to-River road
is now aroused to newer and great
er enthusiasm for the success OF the
famous highway not only for this
year but also for all the years to
come. Boosters for the road all along
its route are coming here 10 parti"l-
pate in a meeting for a permanent
ganization and big banquet at the
Hotel Monroe which will follow the
organization.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
SOFT CORN BREAD.

Put one pint of milk on the f1re.
When ready to boil add little salt
and one-half a cupful Of sifted corn
meal stirred in slowly. Let this boil
nm once. Take from the fire and add
tho yolks Of three eggs, one at time
and without beating them. Stir the
eggs we'll into the milk and meal,
Beat the whites to a stiff froth and
add last. Pour into an ungreased pan
and bake in moderate oven.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
FOR REMEMBRANCE.

A giggle at the wrong moment Is as
awkward as mistake.
An adaptive girl wins admiration.
Gentlemen always take pains to be
gracious to servants.
Not all girls can be beautiful, but
any girl can be attractive.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
Check Is Eaten BY Foraer.

Burlington.-A man giving the
name of William Marshall, wanted at
Fairfield on a forgery charge, tried
to pass a bogus check here today and
was arrested. En- route to the police
station he ate another check he had
arranged.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
Granted Leave of Absence.

Iowa City.-Professor Thomas H.
Mcbride, head of the department OF
botany at Iowa university, has OBJ.
tanned a years leave of absence. He
will spend next year studying the flora
of Yellowstone park. This is his first
separation from active university
work in thirty years.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
Plan to Enlarge Building.

Mason City.-Plans have been &C
copied for the improvement and en-
largement OF the Memorial university
building for a hospital under charge
of the Sisters of Mercy. The build
ing recently was purchased at cost
of 100000.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
DELICIOUS LUNCHEON DESSERT.

A delightful dessert for luncheon is
prepared thus: Hollow out as many
sponge cakes as required that we're
baked in gem pans; make a filling
this way: Put the crumbs in bowl,
add to them (for six cakes) half
cupful Of whipped cream favored with
half a teaspoonful of vanilla and half
as much almond extract, one table
spoonful Of sugar and pinch Of salt;
chop fine eight maraschino cherries
and add to the mixture; fill the cakes
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
Pvthians at OttumWa,

Ottumwa-Three hundred Knights
of Pythias of the Twenty-sixth, Twen-
ty-seventh and Thirtieth districts Of
southeastern Iowa met here for
school of instruction and were in
session in the evening at a smoker
and initiation Of large class.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
FOR INvALIDs.

.,.,.s = give solidity to broths, except in
MI y 1evers. they may be thickened
.|aonr eround rice, arrowroot or corn
,oo ~ .ast meal at night should be Of
'aboss s'nlng and digestible character
ma, !, 60 others. Hot milk or a mild
IInish. y oetter than a meat broth at
ii. m, NJ me reason that the broth
4 somn,. uiatlng and liable to cause In
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
Gen, Dodqe Celebrates Birth.

Council Bluffs.-Mrs. Grenville M.
Dodge and Miss Dodge and Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Pusey Of New York are
expected here tomorrow, IN General
Dodge's private car and will be the
guests of General Dodge, who will
celebrate his eighty-first birthday. >
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
Pioneer Dies Aged 80.

Iowa City Perry Tantlinges,
known as one of the oldest men in
eastern Iowa, died at his home In
Lisbon, Ia, this morning, aged 80
years. He leaves sister, Mrs. Ed
ward Dennis Of Iowa City.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12

Rich Farmers Wife Asks Divorce.
Iowa City-Mrs. Lucretia Jones,
wife of Robert E. Jones, a wealthy
farmer has sued for divorce and $751;
900 alimony. She says her husband is
worth $4,000, and that he has been
very brutal in his treatment of her.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12

Hawkeyes Lose Star AurdIer.
Iowa City.-Track prospects at Iowa
received hard blow this week, when
Arlo Wilson, star hurdler and former
track captain left for Detroit, Mich,
to take business position. !.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12

with It and put two cherries on top
of each; serve on small glass or china
plates with a round, lace paper dolly
under the cake. This is exceedingly
prettv as we'll as good. w..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
TIME FOR CHANGE.

Waiter Ito a customer who Las been
waiting a long time) Your fish will
be coming in minute or two now,
sir! i
CustomsrTell, me, what bait are
you using ?--London Opinion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
New School for Alton.

NS" 00Tt00T
Afton.-At tho election held at AT.
ton to determine whether to bond the
district for funds to erect new high
school, the proposition carried over.
whelmingly, and it was voted to build
q new $4,000 structure.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
Make Gift to WESLEYAN.

Mount Pleasant.-Mr. and Mrs. e.
o. McColm OF Muscatine have given
Iowa Wesleyan $4,000 to apply on the
$150OO0 SEVENTEEN year endowment
fund President Edwin A. Schell IL
raising. u.