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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
WILLING TO SHARE PENNIES
Generous Act Of Street Wait That
Gained Him a Friend In
Great Novelist.

Charles Dickens. the creator OF
many delightful child characters,
earned million dollars during his
lifetime with his pen. but often walk
ed the streets OF London in search Of
material for his books without penny
in his pocket.
One evening while doing this he
was accosted by a small boy who
asked him for penny. Dickens search
ed his pockets, but they were empty,
and so he told the boy, who was shiy-
ering in the cold.
Poor mani" exclaimed the little
fellow. well go hunks together!"
Dickens stood back in the shadow
of the street TO see what the outcome
would be. The lad continued to beg.
and finally gained two pennies He
came dancing to Dickens with jolly
ring in his voice
Now" he said, wen have two hot
buns apiecel"
Such generous spirit under such
trying circumstances struck Dickens
so forcibly that he took the lad home
with him, and there he was fed and
clothed, and started on the road to a
better life.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
An implement for Renovatins Alfalfa Stands

seed crop. Seed has been observed
setting as late as November 10 in
the vicinity OF Washington, d. c., sew.
eral weeks after killing frosts had &C.
Cured, but which were followed by
ten days or two weeks of relatively
warm, growing weather.
The seasonal variation in rainfall,
temperature, cloudiness, etc, Is OF
prime Importance. A given section
yield only to be followed by a prac-
teal failure of the seed crop the next
year, even though good hay yields
may be produced. The effects of sea.
sonal variations in rainfall can to
certain extent be offset by proper
methods of planting cultivation, etc.
If heavy rains occur or II continued
cold, damp, rainy weather conditions
prevail when the plants are in full
bloom the prospects of a seed crop
are greatly reduced.
The chances for seed are good II
the reverse of the above conditions
prevail and the plants have made a
medium stocky, well-branched growth
with an abundance of bloom, especial.
~ ~ the warm DIV conditions con.
tinue. 1t is practically impossible
cron Tbo cron 10 MT ase,,rad MIN
tho nlants orc waI, loaded with clus.
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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
tBy j. NJ wESTGATE. ROLAND M'KEE
and M w. EVANS. United States De-

tBy j. NJ wESTGATE. ROLAND M'KEE
and NJ. w. EVANS, United States De-
partment Of Agrlculture.)
The factors of greatest Importance
In connection with the production OF
alfalfa seed are thickness of stand.
soil moisture and such climatic fac
tors as rainfall and temperature. The
local variation of one or more OF these
factors accounts for the great fiuctua-
lions in seed yield often observed in
a given season in a single locality and
even on the different parts of the
same farm.
Experiments and observations have
shown that thin stands of alfalfa tend
to make good yields of seed much
more certain. The reason for this lies
largely in the fact that the thin stand
permits a more complete development
Of the individual plants, The greater
amount of sunlight received by each
plant in thin stands also tends to In
crease the production of seed. 1t is
a matter of common observation that
Isolated plants along roadsides and in
fence rows ordinarily produce much
heavier crops of seed than do the
plants in nearby fields. The illustra-
ton shows the appearance of we'll
set cluster of seed pods.
That climatic conditions have an i'm
portant bearing in growing alfalfa for
seed is shown by the fact that sue
cessful seed crops are produced only
under certain climatic conditions. The
alfalfa plant requires somewhat pro-
longed period of warm. dry weather to
mature crop of seed.
The factor of rainfall is important
in that 1t affects directly not only the
soil-moisture conditions, but also the
temperature and humidity of the air.
1t also has a direct eject upon the
flowers If the plants are in bloom. If
the period of rainfall is somewhat ex-
tended or the amount quite large, the
effect Is detrimental to the seed crop.
An annual rainfall of at least eighteen
inches, properly distributed, is usually
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
Gift For Baby.

Babies always need bibs. and 1t is
easy to make these. They may be
plain ones or fancy. finished with en-
broidery lace or feather-stitching but
an important point to remember when
making a bib is to fit pad of absor
bent cotton under the outer-covering
else the moisture from the little ones
mouth will soak through and ruin the
dainty froek underneath.
A FELLOWSHIP is also a nice gift for
baby. 1t may be made of fine linen,
embroidered on each end with dain-
ty spray of blossoms. This should
cover small down pillow.
Another idea is bassinette or car
riage cover of French flannel, deco
rated with garlands of daisies or rose
buds worked in natural colored floss.
To make the cover still more elabo-
rate, crochet lace medallions may be
inserted in tie center of each garland.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26

An English earl. lately deceased,
who had no family. was notorious for
his hatred of children. and on one
occasion he engaged as lodge keeper
an army pensioner named McMicken.
Some few months later McMicken's
wife presented him with son and
heir. On learning of the occurrence
his lordship rode down to the lodge in
a terrible rage.
q hear" said he to Mr. McMicken,
that your wife has a SON."
Yes, my lord said the man proud
ly.
well, now, look here, McMickcn;
when I put you here, It was to open
and shut a gate, but by the Lord Har-
ry. not to propagate
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
POWDER FOR THE BRUNETTE
Detail That Must Be kept in Mind,
or Unsatisfactory Results Are
Assured.

II your complexion is brunette
tint do not make the mistake of ap-
plying white powder 1t is plainly
visible against the darker skin, giving
a fragrant made up" look to the en-
tire face. Powder is obtainable In
several flesh and ivory shades.
First apply good cold cream, then
dust on the powder, rubbing it we'll
in with a soft cloth or piece of abb
sorbent cotton. Be careful to have
the power evenly distributed. max
ing certain it extends behind the ears
to the back of the neck and well down
on the throat. Brush the eyebrows
and eyelashes to remove all traces of
nowder and see that none remains in
the edges of the hair.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
CONDITIONS FOR
GROWING CLOVER
Chief Obstacle That As Encoun.
tered An the Corn Belt AZ
the Lack of Essential
Phosphorus.

Whenever II is difficult TO grow
clover the conditions must be made
favorable, In the corn belt the chief
obstacle in the way of growing clover
s the lack of phosphorus. AS an aver
lge of the last six years phosphorus
las increased the yield of clover on
he university farm by more than a
on per acre. This plowed under
you'd provide enough nitrogen for 40
bushels of corn. Another cause of
dover failure Is the acid condition of
many soils. Practically all OF the soils
II the southern third OF Illinois are
tcid. and much OF the older farmed
ands Of other parts of the state are
lso acid. The remedy for this trou-
BE Is the liberal use of limestone.
Limestone neutralizes the acids and
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
Springs in Their Brains.

Two Frenchmen. in visiting an art
gallery, stopped to admire painting
by an American. The artist happened
to be in the gallery and In broken
English one Of the Frenehmen asked:
How did monsieur ever catch such a
wonderful picture?'
90 replied the artist, with far
away look, that painting was an on
spring OF my brain
The other Frenehman was greatly
interested and asked his friend what
that American had said.
II can hardly explain" whispered
the first Frenehman excItedly; "he
said re picture was one spring off OF
his brain. Ees eet any wonder Eat re
Americans act queerly when the3
nave springs on their brains"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
Her Unfortunate Error.

A literary lady at society dinner
was given seat next to a noted
scientist whose views were very ma
terialistic, and at some remark he
made on the origin OF mankind, the
lady found her temper tried beyond
all bearing, so that she retorted: Il
really don't care what you say. l be-
lieve In the Bible, and there we are
told that Adam was the father of all
living"
81 really think you are mistaken, y
he said with smile, and SO the sub
iect dropped.
A few days later the lady. writing
to bosom friend told her of the &C.
currence and added II am too morti.
fed, for | have looked the matter up
and 1t only says that Eve was the
mother of all living, and so | don't
know whether to write to the profes.
sor or not"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
mo GIoyesn Craze.

The mo gloves" craze is making
visible Roadway. 1t is a season for
many and very large rings on the fin
gers, while more than a few smart
women are just now, cultivating the
jeweled spider web, fastening from
rings worn on the thumb or index fin
gers and little fingers on to a narrow,
rather tight bracelet.
All these hand ornaments. together
with the several bracelets 1t is now
modish to wear at intervals up the
arm, render gloves difficult to wear
from the practical point of view, while
there is always the rooted objection
in human beings of hiding their light
and Jewels under a bushel.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
RulIna Spirit stlII stronn.

Mrs. J. l.. Story, who has just pub
ilshed a volume of "reminiscences, tells
of lady relative who had all her life
been afraid of damp sheets. When
she was dying Mrs. Story entered the
room, to find the fireplace barricaded
with a large assortment of bed linen.
She was having her winding sheet
warmed
II never have lain in damp bed
clothes while | was alive said the
old lady In feeble whisper, "and I'm
not going to do it when I'm dead"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
GRAY and Purple.

There seems to be veritable cpl
demic of neat. light gray spring suits.
Every third girl one meets seems to
be wearing one, many selecting pur-
pie as the relieving note. A black hat
worn with one of these gray costumes
looked particularly attractive. The
low dome crown was left quite plain.
while on the wide straight brim near
the edge there was laid fat feather
trimming in a rich shade of purple
around the throat there was worn a
close fitting feather ruffie the same
shade. finishing at the jeff side with
a cluster of pastel toned satin flower !
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
Helped a Little.

At Dinard one summer there was a
beautiful young countess, the wife of
a millionaire, whose bathing dress was
we'll
A couple Of men about town were
talking In shocked tones about the
countess bathing dress on the casino
terrace
TITS shocking; it's most improper"
said the first.
But" said the second, Il can't be-
lieve it's any worse than the dinner
dress she wore at Mrs. Hughes-Hal-
let's ball last night,
"Oh. WE'LL" said the other, she had
her diamonds on then. "-Rocheste err
Evening Telegram.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26

those times, and said that ought to
have an operation. would not listen to
that, and when friend of my husbands
told him about Lydia E. Pinkham' 8 Veg
etable Compound and what it had done
for his wife, | was willing to take it
Now look the picture of health and feel
like it, too. can do all my own house
work, work in the garden and entertEin
company and enjoy them, and can walk
as far as any ordinary woman, any day
in the week. wish could talk to every
suffering woman and girl, and tell them
what Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has done for me. Mrs.
DEMA BETHUNE, Sikeston, Mo.
Remember, the remedy which did this
was Lydia E. Pinkham,s Vegetable
Compound.
1t has helped thousands of women who
have been troubled with displacements,
inflammation, liberation, tumors, irreg-
ularities, periodic pains, backache, that
bearing down feeling, indigestion, and
nervous prostration, after all other means
have failed. Why don't you try it?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26

Taffeta the.Eavorite.

Taffeta is perhaps more used than
any other kind of silk for this sea-
sons little coat. though the soft satins
retain their popularity
here as elsewhere in fashions realm.
Many of the costumes sent over by
the best Partisan designers show fam
ciful little coats associated with one
piece frocks. In the more conservative
models the coat is in the same tone
as the frock. though It is likely to be
in contrasting material: but perhaps
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26

Mother asked Bob, with hope
full eye on the pepporminl-jar, have
| been a good boy this afternoon?''
'M-m-yes,' answered mother, dubi-
ously, recalling a certain little rift
within the lutte. The fouryear-old dip
lomat looked anxious.
Please" he begged, SAY wide
open yes" -Harper's Bazaar.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
Ruxlna BREEDING Animal.

In buying breeding animal don't
buy fot With fat goes low prolifi-
cacy. The rule is good In any class of
animal hogs, sheep. horses. cattle.
chickens or dogs. A fat animal cannot
condition. When the body is storing
up fat 1t cannot be building another
animal as is required by the laws of
reproduction. This is the reason that
steers gain flesh better than bulls or
cows. The same applies to capons
and barrows.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
Fads.

The great rage for shot taffetas In
millinery promises to he short-ived.
but this material finds its most salts.
factory development for misses hats
because it requires bright. youthful
compilations to Offset it. being hard
and trying above the face
With white linen. piGue. serge O.
setin skirts the very thin handkci-
chief linen models of waists are &c
be made up with tucks, Val or fine
irish insertion. fine insertion EN-
brofuered or handiwork that will put
few delicate motifs as for yoke.
collar and cuffs with very fine en-
broidery cotton in open and closed
designs.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
WILLING 10 obIioe.

A story comes from a town where
firms advertise to sell fish direct to
small purchasers. The glowing ad-
refreshments asked for the sending
of half a dollar with list of the va
rieties of fish preferred. One letter
read:
Il want two salmon, dozen whit
ing, dozen fresh herring. some foun-
ders, and If you have them you can
add lobster"
The next day the lady received n
letter, which ran:
Dear Madam: Please send another
dime and we will forward the fisher.
man" Dallas News
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
Her snecial Aduantanea.

James Fullerton Muirhead in his
book, THE Land of Contrasts" tells
of an American girl who was patroniz-
ingly praised by an Englishman for
the purity of her English and who re-
piled: well. | had special adyan-
tages, inasmuch rs an English mis-
sionary was stationed near our tribe"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
The Roadway Trees.

Has telephone company the right
to cut shade trees standing beside
highway after being forbidden to do
so by the owner Of the land? A tele-
phone company has no right to go en-
a persons land and cut or trim the
trees without his consent. If the trees
are within the limits of the highway,
they are under the control of the vii
lage trustees and not the owner of the
adjoining land.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
KIN the Rats.

Every farmer should make It a
point TO kill every rat about the place
as far as possible. not only for his
own good, but for the good of the
neighbors. Do not attempt to drive
your pest to the next farm, but de-
stroy 1t on the spot. 1t will require
wholesale, united and persistent eff
fort on the part of farmers to keep
down the race of devastating rats to
a level where their injury will not he
felt.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26

Mrs. Beacon Streete-Im glad your
uncle LETT you some money, but
please, Norah, don't call it a legacy.
Say limbacy. 1t is very improper to
say leg; always say limb!
Norah-Yis, ma'am, an shall
warrum COP thot limb o. mutton for
dinner, or will yez hov it cowld?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
Cheerful Outlook.

Father, dear" said Amaranth,
Willie Smithers is going to call at
your office this morning to ask you
for my hand. Isn't there some little
hint can give him before he goes
SO as to make II easier for him."
YES said Mr.. Blinks, tell him to
take ether before he comes. 1t will
save him much pain'-Harper'
Weekly.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
PIeated skirts.

The new tailored skirts combine
comfort in walking with a slim APP
pearance, and the fashionable paneled
skirts conceal their width in knife.
plated folds which are only discov-
cred when walking, and which drop
neatly back into place at once.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26

renders the soil sweet and wholesome
On the prairie land of southern Illinois
the growing of clover Is almost a lost
art. With an application of two or
three tons of limestone per acre every
four or FIVE years clover can be grown
successfully on most of those soils.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26

To keep artificial teeth and bridge
work antiseptieally clean and free
from odors and disease germs, Paxtine
Antiseptic is unequaled. At drug
gists, 25c box or sent postpaid on re-
ceipt of price by The Paxton Toilet
Co., Boston, Mass.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
IMMIGRANT 40 Motnere


do you believe in mlracles?" asked
Dobkins.
you bet | do" said Snobkins.
why, only the other day my wife
bought me box of cigars, and by
George Dolby, could smoke EN-
Harper's Weekly.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
GIRLISH COSTUME HAS MERIT
Pale Blue Zephyr Would Be Particu-
IarIy Appropriate to Make Up
This Dress.

Pale blue zephyr is used for this
pretty girlish dress. The skirt Is
slightly full and has three inch-wide
tucks above the hem, then above these
is a band. of embroidery insertion.
The bodice has front of the ma
terial laid over a deep piece of the
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26

To darken the hair dip it In sage
tea after the regular shampoo. Sage
tea is not Injurious to the delicate
hair roots, and if conscientiously APP
piled Is certain to bring about the de
sired effect
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
SEVEN YEARS
OF MISERY
How Mrs. Bethune was Re-
stored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound.
Sikeston, Mo. - "For seven years /
suffered everything. was in bed for

four or five days at a
time every month,
and SO weak l could
hardly walk. / had
cramps, ba ok a C h e
and headache, an d
was SO nervous and
weak that / dreaded
to see anyone or
have anyone move in
the room. The doc
tors gave me medi-
cine to ease me at
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
Hope Eternal.

Every new day and night of Joy
or sorrow is a new ground, a new con
secration, for the love that is nour'
ished by memories as we'll as hopes
George Eliot.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26

more frequently the coat contrasts in
color with the frock, though its color
may find an echo in some trimming
note in the frock
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26

Yes, Cordelia, a romantic man may
be all to the good as a lovema..er. but
he isn't in it with the matter-offact
man as family supporter.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
Well Defended.

He whose study is among the shad-
ows and lights of nature has an UNI
suspected coat of mail defending him
among all the turmoil-Mrs. Oliphant
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26

The reason girl won't let a young
man kiss her is because she wants
him to.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26

Mrs Winsow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
tion, alays pnin, cures wind collie 25c bottle
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26

girl expects a man to think her
hair is naturally curly even when she
knows that he knows 1t isn't.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26

And would We partake of harvest's
joys, the corn must be sown in spring.
Carlyle.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26

Your working power depends upon your
health. Garfield Tea helps toward keeping 1t.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
Pastures In Summer.

Plenty of water and shade are essen
tial In the pastures where young
torses feed during warm weather.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26

she wants, she can always adjust her
head to fit it.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26

Helpmates and soulmates are not
always synonymous.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26

Important il is that the blood be kept pure.
Garfield Tea is big enough for the job.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26

When In need of good laxative give Gar
field Tea trial and be convinced OF Its merits.
II Is made entirely from pure herbs.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26

The way some women talk is
enough to make a bachelor feel bait;
headed.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26

He who hesitates is lost-especially
when he is found out
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26

trimming, with narrow pieces at the
sides. Plated net frills finish the
sleeves.
Hat of Tagel, with a crown COM
posed of frills of ribbon, with a wreath
If roses beneath and satin ribbon
DOW at the side
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26

One always thinks there is lot OF
money to be made in any kind of bust
ness that he isn't in.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
Two indispensable Supports.

TWO Indispensable Supports.
or all the dispositions and habits
that lead to political prosperity. re-
ligion and morality are Indispensable
supports-George Washington.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
Strictly UP to Date.
oddly some men pro-

pose.
Kate-I should say so. A gentle
man asked me last week if I felt ia
vorably disposed to unification of in
terests.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-07-26
Rose Bushes.

Prune the rosebushes. You want
blossoms, not wood or leaves.