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Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11
Cracking the One Price Rule.

A dealer of our acquaintance, now
out of business, had a passion for OBJ
tanning the price he had placed on an
article, says Farm Implement News.
He would spend half day dickering,
talking and arguing rather than cut the
price. Once he had gained his point
and his price secured, he would present
his customer with a pocket knife or
other article from the store The
dealer insisted upon his price, not from
principle but from pride. The principle
he shattered always by the subsequent
gift Soon his customers learned to APP
preciate this popularity and invariably
they held out until shutdown, we'll con
WINGED that the longer they delayed
their submission the more valuable
would be the subsequent gratuity.
This was keeping the letter of the
law and evading the spirit. In effect
this dealer s prices were cut just to the
amount his later gift cost. Under the
operation of such a custom a consistent
price policy was an impossibility. AS
matter of fact his trade was educated
to the reverse, and final agreement to
pay the price demanded was based upon
speculation as to how valuable
present would follow acquiescence.
Probably this was an extreme case
which hardly will bear a general appli-
cation. At the same time it is only
different in degree from more or less
prevalent custom of throwing in certain
accessories with an implement or a
vehicle to induce sale. Such, for in
stance, as a little Irvine or a can of oil
with a binder; an extra share with a
plow; whip or a laprobe with buggy.
In every instance where such things are
done there is considerable latitude
allowed for a distinction. The tendency
almost is irresistible to show favoritism
or to exceed the limit of the usual
gratuity in the presence Of hard case.
In short, wherever and under whatso-
ever circumstances this practice is in
dulged in it is pernicious in practice
and dangerous in tendency.
Implement sales are essentially unit
sales. While Irvine and oil are neces-
sary for the operation Of binder, still
the binder is complete without either.
To include either one or both is to
confound the unity of the business and
to break down that distinction which
should be maintained between various
articles which go to make up an imple-
ment stock. The same may be said
about laprobes and whips when a
buggy is sold.
A consistent one price policy recog-
nizes the unit idea in the implement
trade. Unless that idea is recognized
and adhered to, no consistency in the
maintenance Of that policy can be sus-
tanned. A binder should be sold as a
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11
HOWTO BUILD
CONCRETE WALKS

By J. w. GRIFFIN,)

The main point in constructing q
concrete walk. after good material
has been secured is a proper drain
age. without which no walk will give
entire satisfaction.
Water should at no time stand and
freeze around the base of the walk.
Freezing and thawing Of the earth
adjoining the walk will cause cracks
and checks. II there are not SUFFICIENT
absorbents to take away the moisture.
Under ordinary conditions where
the surface drainage Is fairly good.
base Of six inches of coarse gravel
or crushed stone Is recommended.
This should be tamped perfectly solid.
80 that there will be no settling or
giving down after the walk Is COM
pleted.
The base of gravel or crushed stone
should be two or three inches wider
ON each side than the concrete. In
laying OF walk the top level of same
should be located and marked ON
stakes driven at intervals of Ave o.
ak feet.
The excavation should be made ten
inches deep from the level line, six
inches for tho drainage, three and
one-half for the grouting and one
half inch for the top coat.
Some prefer one inch for the top
coat, but l have had better results
with one-half inch, as there is more
even curing or drying out when the
top coat Is not 80 thick; then. the
grouting may be made somewhat
richer. and the top coat, IL put on
while the grouting is yet soft. before
the initial set takes place, there will
be q bond secured that will never
break.
The cement should be soft. smooth
and work nicely, the sand should be
sharp, coarse and perfectly free from
clay or loan, the gravel or crushed
stone used in making the groutine
should be as free of soil and clay Al
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11

By H n MNATr. Missouri Agricultural
Experiment station.)
Ono OF the most successful types Of
silos Is that generally known a. the
"plastered" or Gurler silo. This type
II especially adapted to those sections
whore there Is still local supply Of
native lumber which furnishes a cheap
building material.
The Gurler silo is built much like
q frame house, except that 1t Is round
in form, with a lining Of boards run
ming lengthwise around 1t. something
like the hoops of a barrel which give
1t strength to resist the immense pres
sure Of the silage. Its cement plas-
tered walls protects the wood frame
work from decay.
Some Of the strong points in favor
Of this style of silo are:
With the circle as a guide a pit IL
dug to a depth Of from two to three
feet. The wall Of dirt is cut plumb
and the floor leveled.
The foundation Is reinforced con-
crete. The illustration shows in
cross section the construction of one
Of the frames, which hold the form
boards In place. These frames, which
are made Of 1 by 4 plank, should be
placed thirty inches apart around the
pit to hold the inside and outside form
boards in place. These boards are
half-inch lumber Of four-inch width, so
as to be readily bent to conform to
the wall Of the pit. The distance be-
tween the inside form boards and the
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11

pit wall should be one foot. The con
crete foundation should extend about
one foot above ground on the outside.
Tho illustration also shows how the
upper corners of the concrete wall are
beveled after the concrete has become
sufficiently stir to permit this being
done. The by 4 sill with large
spike for an anchor is also shown Inn
bedded in the top Of the wall. The
concrete should be made from clean,
sharp sand and enough Portland CO.
ment to insure strong mixture. The
proportions will run about as follows:
One part cement, IL parts sand, and
s parts of broken stone. Enough wa
ter is added during the mixing, which
must be thoroughly done. to make .
mixture that Is thin enough to settle
to the form with light tamping but not
SO thin as to carry the cement out
through the cracks of the form by the
water leaking out. The foundation 10
reinforced with piece of three-foot
woven wire fencing placed in the CEN
ter Of the form before filing with the
concrete mixture.
After the wall has set sum ciently to
stand alone, the forms may be re-
moved and the floor laid to depth Of
four inches. It is advisable, but not
absolutely necessary, to pack about
four inches Of wet cinders in the bot
tom Of the pit before laying the floor.
Before the wall and floor have hard
ened, finishing coat Of sand and CO
ment mixed three-to-one should be put
on with a plasterer's troweL
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11
For White oleo.

The decision handed down by the
Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently
IS rather serious blow to the coloreu
oleomargarine interests, as it points out
that juries have the legal right to
convict dealer who sells cleo colored
by any process, says Wholesale Grocer.
The text of the decision is as follows:
The people of the Commonwealth
have cause for congratulation in the
decision written by Judge Henderson
of the Superior Court, and Just handed
down as the unanimous opinion of that
judicial body upon certain questions
raised under the pure food laws of the
state.
The Oleomargarine Act of May 70,
1901, requires as one of the measures to
prevent the deceptive sale of this but
ter substitute, that this product "shall
be made and kept free from all colora-
ton or ingredients causing it to look
like yellow butter.''
In the Clewel and Ignatavig cases,
just decided, the oleo interests con-
tended that the words "yellow butter"
in the act referred to commercial
yellow butter" or what the trade
calls "yellow butter; in other words,
that the act, in the use of these words,
refers only to butter of the deeper tint
possessed by June butter. This posi-
ton has been repeatedly taken by the
oleo interests for some years past, and
their contention has again and again
sufficiently impressed the district courts
and juries to enable them to nullify
the efforts of the food bureau to en-
force the law. The decision of the su-
perior court now denies the interpre-
tation given by the oleo trade to the
words "yellow butter" and is pre-
cisely in accord with the position taken
by the dairy and food commissioner
The court says, in speaking of the act,
''There was no attempt to fix an abso-
lutte shade of yellow, nor intention to
permit an imitation of all shades of
butter except that which was colored to
the highest degree of yellow, which but
ter in its natural condition ever poss-
esses.o
This decision should be known by
every oleo dealer and every consumer
1t means that oleo possessing yellow
color within the range natural to but
ter, is illegal. The dairy and food COM
missioner will continue the vigorous
enforcement of the law on this line
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11

larger or coarser, the more sand Il
requires. The sand fills the inter
stices Of the gravel and the cement
those Of the sand.
Tho sand and gravel are mixed
while yet dry. The gravel 10 damp
ened and piled in a cone-shapsd pile.
and the mixture Of cement and sand
poured over it. This is then turned
with shovels twice.
1t Is then sprinkled and mixed until
completely wet through and through.
1t Is then shoveled into the forms and
tamped in place. The mixture for tho
top coat is made Of two parts sand
and one part cement; these are mixed
while dry and then dampened to the
consistency Of a thick batter and put
ON the grouting at once
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11

Twas eventide. The boy stood on
the bridge, clapping his hands vigor-
ously. Beyond the brow Of the hilr a.
dull red glow suffused the sky.
. "Ah, little boy" remarked, the
stranger, who was rather near. GIFTED,
cit does my heart good to see YOU ap-
preciate yon beautiful cloud effects.,'
eyes, SIR" replied the lad; "I've.
been watching it for ten minutes.''
Upon the lad face there appeared a,
smile of radiant bliss.
"a real poet, without Doubt. And
do you watch sunsets often, little
boyf'
"'Sunsetsi Why, that ain It sunset;
guvnor-, That's the village school
burning dOwniO
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11
Good Spring Tonic

I'VE have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla
for spring tonic and as blood puri-
fer. Last spring l was not well at all.
When l went to bed l was tired and
nervous and could not sleep well, in
the morning I would feel twice as
tired my mother got a bottle of
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which l took. l
felt like a new person when / had fin
ished that bottle. We always have
some Of Hoods medicines in the house"
Hilvey Roselle, Marinette, Wis.
There is no Just as good medicine.
Insist on having Hoods.
Get it today In usual LIQUID form or
chocolated tablets called Sarsatabs.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11
DON'T BUY WATER.

When you buy bluing for your laun-
dry work, get RED CROSS BALL
BLUE. A pure solid ball of blue, not
. bottle Of colored water.
Used in thousands Of homes for 20
years. Makes clothes pure white. Price
10 cents AT ALL GROCERS.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11

binder and as nothing else, and the
price should be based upon that unit
conception. To make a binder include
parts of other units is to set conss
teney at defiance and to open the door
to the equivalent of price concessions.
Nothing but trouble possibly can re
suit
Aside from its weakening effect upon
the principles of the dealer himself, it
mas tendency to educate his, customers
70 expect something for nothing, to
hold out for concessions of some kind
and to make their patronage contingent
upon special favor. 1t is wrong in
principle, dangerous in practice and is
destructive of the only policy, that will
protect the dealer from the assaults of
the price beggar and the bargain
hunter.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11

Accidents, Burns, Scalds, Sprains;
Bruises, Bumps, Cuts, Wounds, all are
painful. Hamlins Wizard Oil draws out
the Inflammation and gives instant re-
lief. Don t wait for the accident. Buy
it now.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11

Howard E. Burton, Assayer and Chemist,
Leadville. Colorado. Specimen prices, Gold;
Silver, Lead, $1.OO; Gold. Silver, 75c; Gold,
velopes and full price list sent on application.
Control and Umpire work solicited. Refer
ence: Carbonate National Bank.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11

Intrepid Misunderstanding of conun
drums, Mr. Slocum, here's good one:
Why is the letter edo like wedding
ringf
Procrastinating Bachelor-Oh, I'm
no good at conundrums.
Intrepid Widow-You give it up!
Why, because "we' can't be "wed -
without it.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11
YOUNG wife
SAVED FROM
HOSPITAL
Tells How Sick She Was Ano
What Saved Her From
An Operation.
Upper Sandusky, Ohio. -"Three years
ago l was married and went to house.

keeping. l was not
fe elm g W ell and
could hardly dra G
myself along. l had
such tired feelings,
my back ached, my
sides ached, had
bladder trouble aw-
fully bad, and l could
not eat or sleep. l had
headaches, too, and
became almost a ner-
volls wreck.EIvdoc-
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11

"How does this noted healer, who
cures his patients by touching them,
differ from regular physician9"
"Why, he touches them before he
cures them.'
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11

Borrows-I asked you for the loan of
ten. This is only five.
Lenders know it is; but that 8
the fairest way-you lose Eve and I
lose five.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11

A collection Of buttons dating from
the ninth century, left by man who
recently died at Client, in France, is
valued at $4,000.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure
Z. w. GROVES signature is on each box. 25c.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11

In Russia last year 2252 religious
books were published, the editions ag.
gregating 3,692,399.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11

Faith" said the policeman, exam
lining the broken window, "this is more
sayrious than Oh thought it was. It's
broke on both Sides
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup the best remedy to use for their chill
dren during the teething period.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11

Nearly 100000 young trout are
raised at Pennsylvania hatchery every
year.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11

In eastern Turkestan sheep are used
as common beasts of burden. They are
said to be excellent carriers.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11

A recent discovery in Ireland indi-
Gates the presence of large area rich
in copper, sulphur and arsenic.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11

PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS
Your druggist will refund money IL PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure any Of Itching;
Blind Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to
IA days. Soc.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11

''Pink Eye is Epidemic in the Spring
Try Murine Eye Remedy for Reliable Relief
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11

Bilious attacks, sick-headaches, indiges.
ton, constipation, dizzy spells these
are some OF the results OF an inactive
liver: Ask your doctor II he endcrees
Ayers Pills In these cases. The dose.
10 small. one pill At bedtime.
Asdo By the J. o. AVER co., Lowell Nasa
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11
Tonic
AHerQtjue

What is a "tonic"? A
medicine that increases the
strength or the tone of the
whole system. What is an
Alternative? A medicine
that alters or changes I'M
healthy action to healthy
action. Name the best tonic
and Alternative? Ayers Sar-
saparilla, the only Sarsapa.
nnaentirely free from alcohol.
Ask yOul doctor about it,
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11

When Ysw Eyes Need Care Try murlpe fys Remedy,
No Smarting-Feels Fine--Acts Quickly. Try
II for Red, Weak, Watery Eyes aad Grauu.
lated Eyelids. illustrated Book In each Pack
age. Murine Is compounded by our Oculisss.
not q patent Medicine"- but used in sue.
eessful Physicians Practice for many years,
Now dedicated to the public and sold by
Druggists at 25c and Soc per Bottle. Murine.
Eye Salve In Aseptic Tubes. 2bc and Soc.
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-04-11
p T N AN FADEL ESS DYE

$:$ Ss az soss svs g $s:;:; @
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cures them. -
The Washington herald., 1912-03-09
EMBROIDERED HEAD REST,

A pretty head rest for grandmother's
rocking chair is made Of one-half a yard
Of Alice blue linen. three-fourths OF o
yard Of blue and white cotton fringe. two
yards Of blue ribbon and a roll Of cotton
wadding. Double the linen lengthwise and
cut the lower edge in q semi-circular
line. The upper edge must be cut In q
slightly curved line to form a piece re-
sembling q dress shield. Turn In the
edges all around the width OF q seam
and baste the fringe round the longest
edge. Lay both these together and stitch.
letting the tape on the fringe be con-
cealed by the overlapping linen. then
stun the rest with cotton. layer upon
layer, kept perfectly smooth and curved
to fit the shape Of the linen.
When II is quite full, close the top
edges and whip over and ever with a fine
stitch. Attach small bows OF ribbon TO
each end and tie It to the back OF the
chair.
II you wish to decorate the head rest.
one side can be embroidered In a con-
vendonal design, using dark blue and
bronze-colored wash silk on mercerized
cottons. Lavender blossoms sprinkled
thickly IN the layers Of cotton lend a
delicate and soothing perfume to tha rest.
When made up In lavender-colored linen
1t Is especially attractive.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-09
LACES TO BE MUCH
USED THIS SUMMER
Fiiet Lace and Hand Embroidery
Pretty Combination.

Judging from the present indication,
the coming summer Is 10 be a season OF
laces. Even the new bordered materials
have a lace-like design In place OF the
floral ones OF last year, while all OF the
imported models show trimmings OF va
rious kinds Of lace on both blouses and
gowns.
Fflet lace OF the handsomer sorts Is
much used upon the lingerie frocks In
combination with hand embroidery. and
seems indeed to have superseded Irish
lace upon the handsomest type OF model,
though one cannot tell what the later
season may bring forth.
Macrame lace has a definite vogue and
there are wonderfully beautiful French
laces OF cobwebby ineness and OF daring
coarseness.
The lace flounce is likely to be consider
ably used on summer frocks; ususlly q
nat scant fiounce. TO be sure. but stiIl a
fiounce. and already one sees many hand
some lingerie models and other sheer
models whose skirts show three-section
or three-hounee arrangements in front,
while straight breadths or q yelling tunic
falls on the sides and back.
Often the lowest and uppermost
founces are OF the material, while the
deep central fiounce is OF lace. and fire.
quently a little movement IL secured
without really marrins the hatness of
effect by having the hounees curve up
slightly In the middle and downward at
the SIDES.
A large number Of the new models have
skirts fulled into the waistband, but they
are almost invariably well weighted and
held in at the bottom so that they have
seant effect. in spite Of the fullness.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-09
IN "A QUESTION SO VITAL
AS VOTES FOR WOMEN BOTH
SIDES SHOULD BE HEARD

Woman of the past never had such a
purse; and to-day married women have
no stated. dependable income for their
services. 1t would appear that they have
lived on the generosity of good men; but
bad men have sorely tried the endur-
ance Of women. A purse is q potent aid
| in evolution.
only that home is ideal where loving
consideration of equality governs II
Is not principle OF justice, but rather
| the exercise Of an overgrowu habit OF
long standing when the attempt Is made
TO deprive woman OF the privilege Of as
serting and defending her ideals and con-
yictions, in the declaration that the
'brainy and overstimulated' woman
soon produces a changed husband; that
the home will be disrupted and immor-
ality and divorce follow. No refuge can
De taken behind such a screen! Man
must be responsible for his own virtues!
A Bit Strange.
1T seems a bit strange that man
should aFrogate 10 himself the privilege
Of selecting for woman her duties. be-
coming positions, and winning devotions
in life-to the point Of generous self-neg-
lect, as some times appears. Also. an
unsophisticated observer might expect
that with the start man has given him
self, he might be most chivalrous In al
lowing woman to catch up"
"An through time, as a matter OF fact,
woman has been permitted but one occu-
pation-which she must always deny
that of enthralling and capturing a hus-
band in order to provide for herself food
and shelter. Fortunately for those whom
nature has favored is equipment this
achievement has been less arduous. Could
ideal marriage be n dependence under
such conditions OF chanceI And how i'm
portant is a joyous existence to her who
transmits inheritance to posterity! Con-
temp!ating the conditions of the past,
so far removed from the ideal. Is IL a
wonder that so many abnormal sinners
are abroad?
IF the standard of excellence for hu-
manity is perfection of FORM there is
little hope for the man with dropping
shoulders and handy legs, and the woman
with a Hat chest woman's admiration
for manly physique is quite as sensitive
as for chivalry of character.
Admitting that the object OF life is
development. all radical, permanent
changes must be accepted as in the pro-
cess Of human growth, and for the gen.
eral welfare Of humanity, whether in
dividuals have the iexibillty OF tempera-
ment to readJust. or prefer to resent and
serve as a stumbling block.
The distinctive qualities OF woman
hood, like the distinctive qualities OF
manhood. can never be changed. because
they were ordained in the beginning for
a wise and happy purpose. Take this
to your heart as a dependable comfort
''All statistics compiled by Mrs. Carrie
Chapman Gait, permit me to state, are
entirely correct Mrs. Gait, q mother.
twice married, is a college woman and
a graduate in law. Both marriages were
very happy. Mr.. Gait at his death left
Mrs. Gait a fortune. after a bequest to
his alma mater of 5000"