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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-03-07
EARLY CULTIVATION is BEST
Applying Mulch to Soil Prevents Bed
From Becoming Dry and Enables
II to Absorb Moisture.

Shallow cultivation is the same in
effect as applying a mulch to the SOIL
as 1t prevents the bed from becoming
dry, and enables It to absorb all the
moisture from light showers and
dews.
For May plants such cultivation
will be sufficient without watering,
but others, notably dahlias, must have
plenty Of water. Soap suds from the
wash are excellent for dahlias, and
should be applied by the pallful to
make sure Of reaching the roots. This
matter of watering, right down to the
roots OF the plants, is very import
ant, and unless you can give enough
to do that II will be better not to wa
ter at all, but trust to shallow culti-
walton only. Always use a watering
pot, so that you can apply the water
directly to the roots Using a hose
scatters the water too much. Water
plants after sundown.
Almost everybody grows asters. A
top dressing Of we'll rotted stable ma
nure will give nourishment to the
piahlS' anu anu hctp lht Sui diOuuu
them moist Liquid manure, not too
strong, should be applied to the roots,
but II should not wet the foliage. II
this is done at intervals, large and
well developed flowers will be the re-
ward.
Sweet peas should be we'll cult.
waited. Bone meal, strewn along the
rows and raked In. will help In pro-
noting vigorous growth, Manure wa
ter is also very beneficial. but after
using manure water one day use clear
water the next. Sometimes In dry
seasons the flowers look faded and do
not show in their true colors. To
demedy this fault mix SCOT and water
together, to about the consistency OF
milk. and apply at the roots.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-03-07

ment, while chills hinder or are In
deed dangerous.
Some have fashion Of letting the
pigs run about the yard in winter,
sometimes shutting them in at night,
and In other cases letting them find
their own accommodations, but this Is
a bad way.
They certainly make themselves
most comfortable at times, but the
exposure which is equally freely in
dulged In has the reverse of a salts
factory result, and 1t is much better
to confine them all to their proper
quarters.
These should be in good order, with
absolutely waterproof roofs and sur
roundings that will prevent draughts.
There should be no holes in the f'ooIs,
as these make the bedding muck very
quickly, and comfort is thereby re-
duced and progress impeded.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-03-07
III by Undo rwood s. Underwood, N. Y.
WILL WELCOME NEW C0RSETS
Very Graceful and Comfortable Are
the Lines That Have the In
dorsement Of Paris.

Lower in bust than ever are the
stays. and the sloping shoulders of
the klmono sleeve and the graceful,
draped fichu are but tendencies which
pointed the way for this new figure.
Some of the newest Partisan cor
sets are but mere girdles above the
waist-quite frequently not reaching
to the bust The idea Is to give one
long line shoulder to waist--a gently
sloping line with the bust as low as
possible.
But not below the waist is the cor
set growing shorter! Far from II!
Longer and still longer grow
mademoiselle's stays-one wonders
how they can be worn with comfort
But they can, for many OF them are
not heavily boned, but beautifully
shaped and so arranged that the fig
ure may be kept slim and youthful
below the waist line.
Not below the waist line alone,
however, is the figure to be youthful
but above II as well. The high,
lifted waist line, the low bust, the
slim, sloping shoulders-all this is
calculated to keep madame from
showing the ravages of time-to keep
her youthful as possible.
Very comfortable, indeed, are these
new corsets, for If they hold the body
trim and tight below the waist line
they keep 1t supple and free above
The waist, allowing ease and freedom
of movement and perfect comfort.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-03-07
FLOWING TO STORE MOISTURE
Surplus Water, Kept In subsoll, VIII
Rise TO Surface In Time OF Drouth
Rain Carried Over.

Some men firt with the weather
take chances with moisture conditions
and they wonder why they aren't
more of a success on the farm. II
they would save the extra rainfall
large quantity of water would be
stored in the subsoil for immediate
use in case OF dry weather
II a farmer doesn't practice moisture
conservation and raises a good crop.
his neighbor across the road, saving
the surplus rainfall, will have 'erg-
er yield. Reverse the moisture condi-
tions-a dry growing season-and the
chances for a crop favor the man who
takes care of the water that falls OH
his farm.
Three or four inches Of rain carried
Nover from one season to the next
means three or four hundred tons OF
water an acre in the subsoil-wate:
enough to carry growing crop
through any ordinary dry weather. Ii
is possible to carry even more than
this from one year to another. sayu
A. H. Leidigh, assistant professor Of
tlOpS hl Nllt hduHdS NOA-
lege
How can the rainfall be savedi
Plow the field as soon as the crop
has been harvested. If 1t is spring or
summer follow the plow with a drag
! The rains will soak into the soil In.
stead Of running of the surface or
evaporating. Fall plowing should not
be dragged, as there is danger of the
soil either packing or becoming dry
and blowing
The extra expense Of following such
a plan ought not to cost more than
a dollar an acre at most. MANI
places It could be done at a much
smaller cost. 1t pays big interest on
the investment even at the higher ng-
ure. While moisture conservation
doesn't spell sure cure for crop full
ure. It is worth the effort
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-03-07
For the School Girl.

The young girl in her teens is pro
verbally difficult to dress, but very
often the simplest and most sensible
solution OF the difficulty is to copy
mother and to adhere to the tailor
made.
The fine stripes that are so fash
ionable make very suitable schoolgirl
costumes, especially in the vague
black and gray stripes that are now
worn. The skirt is cut simply with
an apron back and front fastened
down by large buttons of the materi'
al; the coat is short and single or
double-breasted without trimming. but,
with the collar faced with gray vel
vet.
Matching the costume. the hat
should be of gray beaver, with just
one touch of color. cerise feather.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-03-07
GAVE TOUCH OF ORIGINALITY
How One Clever Girl Evolved In
genlous Scheme That Is Worthy
to Become a Fashion.

Seeing in the shops the tiny mar
row bands OF folded black satin, with
their long silken or heavy beaded tas'
sells. used as neck finish. a certain
ingenious girl added the touch OF
originality to her new afternoon gown
by making. to go with 1t. tia Of
braided folds of black satin.
The little tie was OF the usua
three strand braiding, the satin strips
being very small and carefully blind
stitched along the entire length. Il
was long enough to go around the
neck and hang almost to the waist
the ends being worked into a clever
little "rosette," with a Jet besdec
center. Another tiny medallion GOV
cred the black metal "snap fastener"
which held the tie together.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-03-07
TAFFETA WITH BROWN FUR
Effective Combination Of Materials
That There ls Little Doubt
ls to Be Popular.

A brown taffeta dress (by the way.
brown taffeta is certainly going to be
the right wear for tho next few
months) is trimmed with brown fur.
The corsage is bloused into a narrow
taffeta belt quite simply. and around
the throat lies a soft cream lace col
larette. The skirt is also bloused
just above the knees, over a broad
band Of fur. which rises little be-
hind, and below 1t the taffeta is tied
into careless. fat sort Of bow, which
hangs not quite in the middle, behind.
The sleeves are long and have =
touch of creamy lace at the wrists.
With simply dressed hair, a sable
toque and a big fur coat. could any.
thing be more desirable or charm
ing for winter weather than this lit
tie dress, when people heat theii
homes so much that thin gowns are
necessary?
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-03-07
Bias TRIMMING.

Bias effects in trimmings are the
rage, those that go round and round
skirt barber pole fashion being
called "swirls.' This treatment, when
made of fringe, with the bands widely
separated is vastly becoming to the
figure, taking nothing from the height
or SINNERS II the wearer is slight or
Of medium build. That is, OF course,
when the gown is well made and a
clinging material, for crude dressmak-
ing with clumsy stuffs can not be ex-
pected to give the same harmonious
results
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-03-07

Ventilate the hen-house.
Use the drop-board scraper every
day.
Have the floor clean and dry under
the litter.
Geese must have a large range and
plenty of water.
ldleness islnot conducive to a high
percentage OF fertile eggs.
Breeding ducks should be fed twice
a day, morning and evening.
Milk fed chicks have become a
standard in fancy markets.
Warm the drinking water a little II
there is any chilliness in the air.
Fowls that have had roup have a
tendency to transmit the disease to
their offspring
Haphazard selection of the breeding
stock is often directly responsible for
poor results in Matching
Unless all the elements for the
formation OF eggs are put into the
hens body she cannot be expected Ia
lay well.
Ventilation, which means fresh air
anu 5uhDhihSf 10 VI SAlich import
anoe all through the winter
Chicks that fail to develop steadily
should be punch marked SO they can
easily be distinguished when the time
for selecting breeding stock arrives.
Granted that one has well bred
stock, the next point that determines
its profitableness is the care and man
agement
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-03-07
PRACTICAL RACK
TO CARRY WOOD
Useful implement May be Made
by Using Two Strong
Pieces of Timber as
Illustrated.

Directions for making practical
wood rack, with an illustration. is CIV
en- in the Farm and Home as follows:
Take two 4x5 pieces of very strong
wood IL to ~ feet long, and cut a
notch in each, so as to fit down over
hind bolster of wagon to prevent rack
from slipping backward or forward.
Use four or six standards on each side
and the same number of crosspieces,
so placed that the standard in going
down through the socket catches
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-03-07

against the end of the crosspiece, as
shown In cut. Make standards 31a
feet long. They may be cut of after
wards II desired.
Make standard sockets from old
wagon tires to admit a standard
1Ax4 inches and with holes for one
balfinch bolts. Bolt all crosspieces
firmly. Have wagon near by when
making rack and place the rack
80 far forward that in turning the
front wheels will just miss the end.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-03-07
To Keen Hat On.

BY sewing a small twist of ne,
around the crown line underneath
broad brimmed hat you will be able
to keep the hat in place when on the
head by fastening II 10 the hair by
means of hairpins caught through the
meshes of the net
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-03-07
prv Farmlno Requires Work.

The man that supposes that dry
land farming is easy" needs to try IL
once, comments Rocky Mountain
Husbandman The man to follow the
rules as laid down will be in the field
day and night during the growing sea-
ron. and In real dry year he will
have a dust mulch six inches deep
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-03-07
Mexican Work.

When doing a piece OF Mexican
work thai is to be drawn in squares
try outlining It as for Hardanger en-
broidery. You will surely be pleased
with the result, II looks so much neat
er than buttonholing. After outlining,
cut and draw the threads as usual
Needlecraft.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-03-07
Lime for Sour Soils.

For a soured soil. a liberal applica
tion of lime is the only thing that
will remedy the trouble. This comes
In many forms, but the cheapest anc
most beneficial 4 is ordinary srouns
limestone. The cost OF ground lime
stone is about 60 cent? q .oa a. th'
pit
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-03-07
Injury 10 Grass crons.

Farmers frequently injure their
grass crops more than they are aware
of by sowing too much seed grain in
the nurse crop.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-03-07

This attractive model is of striped
velvet with large revers of the same
over which are tiny ones OF black
satin. 1t fastens in front with but
tons and is finished with an edge Of
black satin.
The sleeves are trimmed to CORE
spond. The collar is OF lace and the
guimpe is of white dotted tulle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-22
Thorpe to Have Place of
Honor in Athletes Parade

Dyer will be grand marshal or the paraue
generally. and will head the troops
Immediately following the military Ill
vision will come the Olympic athletes In
automobiles. with a guard OF honor from
the Fairgrounds and public schools IN
costume. Representing the various states
and nations that took part in the recent
games In Stockholm.
+. +. CONWAY. president OF the Irlsh-
American Athletic club. suggested Al the
meeting that the great real American
athlete. Thorpe from the Carlisle indian
School who captured the all-round
worlds championship for points, should
be signally honored.
Il believe" he said. that Thorpe
should be put in the nrst automooiie'
where he may be recognized and enthusl-
astically greeted as he deserves. IL Is an
right about arranging others alphaoeu-
cally. but Thorpe is entitled to distine-
tion-and he Is an American all the way
back"
The elevated portion Of the city HAN
plaza. directly in front OF the hall. VIII
be canopied and ropcd off. chairs being
provided there FOR members OF the recep-
ton committee and guests-hve hundred
in number. stand OF honor VIII Ne
erected I'm the centre for the Mayor ana
party. the Swedish Ambassador ana 'oh-
sui General and party. the victorious ath-
letes themselves and officers OF the COM
mittee and sub-committees. The Mayor
will deliver an address of welcome to the
athletes. The official order Of the various
organizations in the parade will be an
nounced to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-22

third round)-Thomas G. Bun<. Los Apge'e ~
defeated Walter r. Pate. Brooklyn y" W
e. ,-. phua
Fourth rounG-R Norris Williams, ,l In5a
delthia. defeated craig Biddlc, PhiadeIp ~,
- 90 60. 6 .: clifton j. Herd' , 81
fornia, defeated Walter Merrill nan Ne"
York, 81 :. -. Henry w. H'o' N i''a,
Brooklyn. defeated Miles $. CharIo,n, IN
York g 2 60, e.. Maurice r.. Mci ].suo,
lin, California defeated !. X NOM s III,
Trenton 81 e., G-3. whiting -
Providence, defeated NJ. r whiting i:a az
geles 60. 6-4. 6-3; william ~ p"ston
Philadelphia defeated Gardner Beals, IT,
.G-1 SC 60. George Peabody ga, u'i =, , ~ -
boston. defeated Nathaniel ". Niles. boston
G-3, IS. Sc G-1, G-3; Rayinond -, 10 10
tic New york defeated Richard sieVehs,, , rlp
boken. 90. G-l. 60. George ,,' W a.
Princeton. defeated g. 5. Cutting. Boston vi
G. G-I SO o. Kari IT, Behr' Ne%@ - ~ % D
defeated V q. Ward, New York -, ~ n
e, G. s. ROGERS. Philadelphia. defehieU1l mace
Porter. Now York. Ga. 50, ;;.1,h n
+. Johnson, Philadelphia. defeated Jooospn /:
Carpenter, r. Philadelphia, %. roo,.ao,ick
Alfred r Dabney, Boston deieateo o e.
G. Jnman New York 6-B %, ~ de-
GO: Watson NJ Washbnrn. Ne"
fcatsd Harry &. Johnson, Boston p,s,nn de
G-3. 81. r. Chauncey Seaver snSc q !,
fea,od STANLEY Henshaw Pro''"e"'''
&c. C-3. .,o,sbip sin
oics Iorsi round, Y. o. ward Colump'a' "a
1eeted III Norton. Princeton. 81 go W
ca. CIlfton r. Herd. Harvard heta O.
t. McKim University OF PrnhsS, ~ 1ssit ~
60 80. 81. j. H. NeDeI' .,,,,hcrt cali
>',inois detected Il. II. Rogers Sou'"''"
faslia By default.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-22

CHESS TOURNAMENT OPENS
New York State Association Be-
gins Annual Fixture.
ray Telegraph to The Tribune

Trenton Falls, Aug. 2l.-Chess players
-, tbis state. Massachusetts,. Connec-
,icut Pennsylvania and Delaware are
10 IN play I'm the annual tournament
90 the New York State Chess AssocIa-
,Ion which is holding its midsummer
...,-oss on the verandas Of the Hotel
Trenton. ,,,,,,,.,
rhose I'm attendance are: A. McMartin'
,ehnetown. n. Y: ID. Francis Scare
- liz n y: II. j. Guckemus, Cuca'
Hohiy charles Broughton, Stapletonn'
= " DR. u. T.. Southland, George IL.
MM;;otnott II. Daniels, William +. Miller
VA II l.. Perrin. all OF Boston; Henry
pimg Hartford, Conn; william ). fer-
,ss New Castle, Del, ana ROBERT %
Tr.ssoriich Bethlehem. Penn.
O2sr,nan Bahr, president OF the associa-
IIei is i'm Europe. and II. Cassel. or
Woy York, the tournament manager, -
.on, D. +. Searle, the Vice-presideht'
ap McMartin. the secretary, are IN
charge OF the meeting p;,o ,,u,.r
,S..,.o are two classes, KING, mlllcr'
,,Id,,ghton and Perrin. playing In the
snnnd class. where each plays TWO games
s's,,b every other player. Inc remaining
nnntestants are I'm the nrst c'ass' "hero
oOiv one round is played; H., =. A..
'TIe results of the opening pay 'o-uay'
we're the following;
IYrst class-Searle beat Goerncti, eIII ~ y,
NcMartjn. and the WaIcott-Daille
Ds1' cuckemtIs- Southard games arc uniin :
tnt'nd although the ADVANTAGE Isi WIN
yTsIcott and Guckemus, respecI,VeS'
cacond class-Perrin peat hihs on"
Miller beat Broughton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-22
CROSS IN HIS BEST FORM
Wins Handily in Bout with
O'Keefe at St. Nicholas Club.

Inc climb or Leach Cross toward the
lightweight championship is still un-
checked. For seven Of the ten rounds in
his bout with Tommy O'Keefe. at the St
Nicholas Athletic club last night. the
dentist won as he pleased O'keefe had
shade in one round, the first. and two
more were even, but In the remaining
periods O'keefe took the gruelling Of his
career, and was fortunate TO last the dis
lance. During the last three rounds he
rugged Cross Ike = long lost brother
and the hardest wallops that Leach sent
INTO his body at close range could not
make him release his hold and fight. The
club was crowded TO the doors and the
crowd found plenty to cheer about before
the battle was over.
Cross fought up To his best form. He
lay back I'm the first round and allowed
q keefe to set the pace. This the Quaker
'ltN man was willing and able to 20. and
ne scored frequently with clean wal.Ups
10 body and head Cross warmed TO his
work after the third and in the fourth
ana NTH rounds O'Keefc bordered on a
Knockout. The New York man measured
him carefully and sent his punches crash
ing home with force and precision. It
was only by hanging on that O'Keefe
weothered the storm.
The crowd hooted little for the way
Cross hit when in close. Nut both his
hands were free and O'Keefe was hold
lng on. SO he was Well within his rights
tie had way OF stepping back from
clinCh before the referee parted them and
then lunging in with his blows that was
not exactly popular. but very effective
As the bout wort along Cross seemed 10
box better. and IL was the consensus Of
opinion that in few more rounds
O'keefe might have been put 10 sleep
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-22
Plans Complete for Reception
to Olympic Champions
Mayor to Review Parade.

The final meeting OF the plan and scope
committee in preparation for the celebra-
tion in honor Of the American olympic
champions. which is to take place on Sat
urday was held in the headquarters OF
the committee At the Pulitzer Building
Yesterday afternoon. The meeting was
attended by every member OF the COM
mittee and enthusiasm was at high pitch.
particularly when it was announced that
the organizations IN line would far out
number the expectations Of the commit
tee a week ago
Major Murphy FOR the subcommittee
I'm charge of parade arrangements. an
nounced that the parade would he headed
by a detachment Of police from the traffic
SQUAD. followed by an automobile in
which will be seated the Mayor. the
United States Olympic Commissioner.
James T. Sullivan; Colonel Robert NJ.
Thompson. president OF the American
Olympic Committee Supreme Court Jus
tice Victor j. Bowling. and DR.. George F.
Kunz. chairman " the reception commit
tee appointed by the Mayor.
The Mayors automobile will be immedi-
atcly followed by the military division,
consisting Of battalion Of coast artil-
lerymen and a band from Governors ISL
and and nearby forts. Brigadier General
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-22
PACiNG-2:19 CLAss-PURsE, $1,000.
GOLF TOURNEY AT AUBURN
Peck and Aging Make Best
Scores on Opening Day.

Auburn. Aug. H.-The first day or the
Central New York Golf League tOurna-
ment saw the conclusion OF the individual
handicap and the selection Of three flights
Of sixteen men each. The first sixteen
qualified in individual championship as
follows Auburn-Steel. Ferris Woodruff
Rice and Neville Syracuse-Morris. Peck,
Scott and Aying observation-disclosures.
Harding. A. w. Ford and Kattell. FL
mira-McDowen and Fassctt. Watertown
Johnson. The second sixteen qualified
for the consolation cup, and the third
sixteen for the buffers " cup
Scores were below the average. The
best Of the day were made by Peck ana
Aging both Of Syracuse, who each made
an 81. w S. Elder, Of Auburn. won the
handicap cup with score Of st-2i-7o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-22
CARS FOR MANHATTAN BRIDGE
Trolley Lines File Application with
Public Service Board.

The New York Railways Company. the
BROOKLYN Heights Railroad Company me
Nassau Electric Railway Company. the
Dry Dock. East Broadway 4 Battery
Railroad Company and the Coney Island
& BROOKLYN Railroad Company have hieo
with the Public Service Commission pc
tition requesting the approval by the
commission OF permit granted by the
Commissioner Of Bridges on February ~
1912. for the operation Of local trolley
service over the Manhattan Bridge at
three-cent fare.
The petition sets forth that the permit
was approved by the Board W Estimate
and Apportionment on July is. 1912. on
the condition that the company should
select single line Of ears TO perform
the service. the permit TO he revocaoie
at thirty DAYS notice. aud was issued
pending the granting OF applications Tor
franchise rights over the bridge.
The commission probably will hold .
hearing on the application next month.