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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-10-18
TELLING BIG TREES BY FIRE
Method Shown IN Illustration Will
Cause Spruce Tree to Fall For
ward to Burning Side.

A method of telling spruce trees
by fire is shown in the sketch. A hole
is bored horizontally into the trunk
Of the tree for about one foot, and
another hole bored at an angle to
meet the first n Gig. -. Hot Goals
are placed at the intersection OF the
holes SO as to ignite the pitch run
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-10-18
SETTING OUT PEAR ORCHARD
Sod Preferred With Holes Running
Both Ways and Dug In FaIl-kief-
fer Is Strong Grower.

In setting out a pear orchard I pre-
fer a sod with rows running both ways,
2Ox20 feet. The holes should he dug
in late fall, or at least. two or three
months before planting, says the
American Agriculturist. They should
be 2 feet square by 10 inches deep, SO
the ground will be well aerated. !
always set out t~wo-year-old trees
about half inch in diameter. When
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-10-18
Mo Place TO Re rhinkina.

Some of the Massachusetts short
term regiments were hardly more
than enlisted when they were plunged
into the Wilderness fight. One Of
these boys was asked what his
thoughts were at his first battle.
''Thoughts?" he said, scornfully
vivid me legs to run with what would
I be thinkin' for?"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-10-18
Cranes for Quail.

An observer states that he once saw
a flock of about 1000 quail eating
Zinfandel grapes in a vineyard in the
central part of New York, and an
other says that in southern California
he has seen as many as 5000 feeding
upon Muscat grapes.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-10-18
Reason Wa. Plain.

my husband has deserted me and
I want a warrant" announced the
large lady.
What reason did he give for de-
sorting your" asked the prosecutor.
Il don't want any lip from you.
want a warrant. l don't know what
q he had"
81 think / understand his reason
said the oflcial feebly. as he proceed
ed to draw up a warrant.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-10-18
LADDER FOR APPLE PICKING
One Shown In illustration Can DO
Placed In Tree Without Fear Of
Breaking Small Limbs.

Here is the best type of ladder for
picking fruit, as 1t can be readily
placed in the forks Of the trees with
out breaking the small limbs. and it
will not slip after once set.
The drawing simpliies 1t enough
without a description. 1t is easily
made, writes Ray Malcolm In the
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-10-18
Tree Plantinq.

The state forest officers and those
of the forest service of the United
States department of agriculture are
always glad to furnish information to
any prospective planter about the
rates of growth and other qualities or
characteristics Of any trees.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-10-18
Call to Arms,

"Bang!" went the rifles at the ma
neuvers.
10000 screamed the pretty girl
"a nice, d%ecorous. surprised little
She stepped backward into
the surprised arms OF a young man
"Oh," said she, blushing, IL was fright.
ened by the rifles. l beg your par
DON"
mot at ALL" said the young man.
Lets go over and watch the artil-
lery."
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-10-18
EnoIIah WaInut Orchard.

Mrs. #. J. Lovett, Bucks county,
Pa, has a twenty.year-old orchard OF
English walnuts. II contains 48 trees,
all bearing. There Is a constant de-
mand for the nuts 1t as good prices
% the imported nuts bring, and the
yield is profitable.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-10-18
Telling Trees by Fire.

ming from the pores. The draft, &C
cording to Popular Mechanics, will
cause q rapid combustion, and In a
short time the tree will be burned
through, causing it to fall toward the
burning side.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-10-18
Weeds in the Orchard

Keep down weeds. The orchard
should be free of these pests, which
rob the trees Of plant food and mois-
ture. A progressive orchardist can
not afford to let weeds produce seeds
to poster him in years to come.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-10-18

God has placed the genius of wom-
en- in their hearts, because the works
OF this genius are always works Of
love.-Alphonse De Lamatina.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-10-18
Inferior Apples.

Barrels are too high In price to al.
low the packing Of inferior apples.
Use them for evaporatinr ar cider
purposes.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-10-18

Never Judge a man by his coat; he
may owe the tailor.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-10-18

Farm and Ffreside. While 1t will be
used in the fall, for the most part, 1t
is very convenient at other times OF
the year. Many "narrow-ladder" jobs
can be found on the farm.
New-York tribune., 1912-07-14
VARIOUS STYLES OF BLoUsEs.

There are various ways 10 fashion heRe
blouses The cross-over style Is quite as
popular as II has been for several months
and is particularly good for the chiffon and
satin combination. The bolero lines are also
in high favor 1t is a very simple matter
TO simulate these lines with bands Of lace
or handsome embroidered trimming. FL
chus have made such d hearty appeal with
their picturesque and winsome little air
that they too Will be retained a fetchinB
creation OF net had a fchulike arrange
ment OF satin (wide ribbon. by tho way
could easily be adapted for the purpose)'
which was veiled with net and edged on
either side by three tiny ruf'ies OF lace
Three perky little bows decorated the v
shaped space made by the fchu In the
front and appeared again on the eIOo"
sleeyes tust above the rufiio finish.
For dressy blouses the an-over laces are
charming. whether left plain or combined
with net and satin. The peplum finish Is
very we'll liked for these lace blouses and
Is attractive when properly worn' put
never. never should a peplum OF a thin
"a bric like a lace be worn with dark cloth
skirt II would be unnecessary 10 even
think OF such a combination were 1t not
displayed every day in the city. In our IL
lustrations we have shown the charms OF
lace blouse of this type, fascinating lttle
snair 70 wear with a soft satin or lingerie
skirt The revers and putting are OF satin.
matching the ecru hue OF the lace, while In
The velvet belt the color Of the skirt was
raAected
New-York tribune., 1912-07-14
COTTON soLES TO PROTECT
SILK HOSE.

Colored stockings are seriously rivalling
black stockings this season. while white
stockings are enjoying renewal OF favor
which they have not had since the days OF
our grandmothers, when white stockings
and quaint little black strapped shoes were
the correct footgear. Where the trimmings
of a suit are white, the stockings are inH
variably white this summer, although 10
the more conservative this may seem Ques-
tionable taste. Even with tailored suits OF
dark hue white stockings. sometimes
with white buckskin shoes, again with
black patent leather low shoes, are the
latest fad In the country there Is some
thing very quaint and old timey in these
white stockings with low black Shoes
finished with a fat ribbon bow. Unless the
stockings are of a fine quality Of silk, how
ever, they will make the ankles look larger,
and what woman does not like 10 pride her
self on a we'll turned ankle? With the natu-
raj colored shantungs, linens, etc, ecru coll
ored stockings are quite the newest fancy.
also worn with black low shoes.
With tan Qeather tone) shoes stockings
Of every color are worn. Shot silk stock
ings are the smartest whim, long popular
with English women. The newest ones
ore very sheer in luscious color combina-
tions, especially in magpie effects OF two
shades. These sell at SO, the more heavily
ribbed-EngliSh-atS Sc pair.
New-York tribune., 1912-07-14
COMFORT IN BRAsSIERES.

Both the front and the back laced cor
sets are now cut with the very low bust,
as well as the more moderate five inches
above the waistline. as we have already
mentioned, and both are designed TO be
worn with the brassiere. The brassiere
has now become a permanent and an I'M
portant feature Of the wardrobe. The
brasslere makes possible an unbroken
thus eliminating the top line which Is SO
often discernible, even In an expensive
and carefully fitted corset The most
popular brassieres are those combining
bust supporter. In order to perform salts
factor!ly these two functions brassiere
has to be very well cut and htted ana
decorative enough to wear under sheer
blouse ,,
Paris has recently sent to US some very
clever brassieres fashioned Of heavy linen,
strong enough to hold the figure and en-
hanced with lace, preferably heavy iaSe ace
all-over embroidery, which are furtner
decorated with insertion Of lace. 4 par
ticularly attractive model 10 or au-over
hand embroidery Of the Madeira Varie,y. MS
broken surface in the front. which is FUR
ther enhanced with a wide band Of Cluny
lace. similar band softens the TOP OF
As IL to strengthen 1t a little 1t Is lined
Gressy brassiere is developed in a silk
batiste and extends TO the waistline. The
neck Is cut square with bands OF Madeira
embroidery as an edging The band OF
embroidery finishes the bottom Of the
garment across the front and back. but
siants from the front side seam upward
under the arm. thus giving support wners
the bones are held in place BY q pocket
arransement making Il possible to quick.
ly slip them In and out; Another exceilens
and below the bust section to hold the
brassiere close TO the nsurs r.., mar.
t,cniarly habby fat, and TO reduce an
yer-developed bust there are brassieres
~ siik elastic or one Of the many varle-
New-York tribune., 1912-07-14
oPENWoRK STOCKINGS.

Open work stockings are being worn more
extensively than for several years, having
won favor by their clever designs. many
of them being exact copies of old laces.
II is really remarkable how very accu-
rately these lace designs can be repro
duced. Unless one stops and examines
she fails to realize the workmanship which
Is displayed in the newest OF these OPEN
work stockings. Another effective stock
ing is the silk stocking with the lace IN
sert on the ankles. II Is. OF course. q
very simple matter to enhance q pair OF
plain silk stockings by adding these lace
motifs and Joining them with chain stitch
or an embroidery stitch Of some kind.
The newest importation which has re-
ceived much newspaper notoriety Is the
fshnet hose. Alarming tales were pub
lished Of the startling effects Of this hose.
Startling they are, to be sure, but not as
realistic as the newspaper scribe would
make US believe, for they are not In
tended TO be worn as stocking over the
bare flesh, but over a white or colored
hose While the effect even under these
conditions is ultra It is not altogether
unattractive when the entire costume 10
in harmony. For several years the more
thoughtfully dressed women have worn two
pairs OF stockings when they were very
gheer.
New-York tribune., 1912-07-14

ties Of tricot, which have been found to
successfully accomplish their mission.
A decided novelty IN the line Of bras
sieres is a model in lightweight black
cotton cloth fastening In the front and
edged around the neck with black lace.
There Is a tiny black net sleeve. TO which
is attached a black rubber dress shield.
thus making q very complete and pracu-
cal garment. There are delicious little
whimsicalities in lace and embroidery to
wear with evening frocks. The ribbon
straps over the shoulders are. as a rule,
attached with button and loop, so that
they can easily be slipped off in case the
shoulder strap OF the gown is not suf-
ficiently broad to conceal them.
For every day wear there Is an excel
lent model which crosses In the front, Sc
curely restraining any tendency Of the
corset to break forth, and fastens In the
back. 1t is a simple. plain affair, intend
ed strictly for business, but 1t supports
the figure admirably Other models show
a series OF small bones at the side 70 hold
in the superhuous fesh,. which has q dis
tressing way OF bubbling over. To be
successful a brassiere must support the
figure we'll at tile sides, not merely flatten
II across the front.
New-York tribune., 1912-07-14
Variety in Hosiery

Silk stockings are the chosen hosiery Of
the we'll dressed woman. The wise shopper.
however, selects good quality OF silk
stockings, for we'll she knows that too
cheap a grade simply cannot wear. Her
more foolish and less wisely guided sister
thinking only Of the allurement OF the silk
stocking. spends her dress allowance for
these cheap grades. instead OF purchasing
a good quality Of Isle or cotton stockings
which will give her good wear The day Of
the silk stocking at any cheap price is pass
ing There is an ever encouraging demand
for good Isle and cotton stockings, par
tiouIarly the mercerized varieties, for the
better grades OF cotton-the long. silky Sea
Island and Egyptian cotton-are selected
for the process Of mercerization. This
process consists in giving silky appear
New-York tribune., 1912-07-14
GARISH BOOTS
Notifications Of the Very Garish in
Slippers and Boots Interesting.

Just as colors in hosiery have been used
with discretion by the woman with a talent
for dress so have colors in our footgesr.
Some women have adopted gayly colored
tops for their shoes with an eclat which car
rled them OF; others have impressed us with
the vulgarity OF the new wh!m, But one and
all have fallen captive TO the new Colonial
slipper, which was introduced along with
the dashins little Directoire coats. the Con-
tinental hats and other reminders OF the
Napoleonic period. 1t is a jaunty little
affair, which is simply bewtching on the
right foot. a slender little foot with a well
arched instep, for il boasts broad pointed
tongue, spreading out over the instep.
high heel. on the Spanish order and stun
ming buckle-just such a buckle as the
more fortunate Of us have handed down
for generations. We copyists Of to-day
select such buckle in gunmetal, leather
old silver. or, II we wish to be very rasn,
rhinestonos. Can't you see Just how fas-
cinating these slippers can be?
For evening. our satin slippers, whether
in black or a color TO match the gown,
are brilliant with buckles OF the glittering
rhinestones, or cut steel. The bow knots
of platinum, set with brilliants are en-
trancing as adornments 10 dainty SATIN
slipper Still another fancy calls for
button OF brilliants.
New-York tribune., 1912-07-14
BLOUSE AND SKIRT COMBINA
TIONs-CAssOCKS.

To bring the blouse and skirt together
there are various ingenious arrangements.
One OF the prettiest is known by the name
of cassock We have illustrated one In iaf-
feta which Is arranged on the surplice
lines and is edged with a ruching Of the
material. The cassock we have pictured Is
developed in taffeta, either In the plain or
changeable tints and matching In color the
skirt. Similar ones are fashioned from net
and lace, the net rejecting the tone OF the
skirt. One enchanting model in lace and
net owes its effectiveness to the long
basque back and short front, draped In
fchu fashion
These cassocks are really the successors
of the taffeta jumpers, Of which mention
has been made in previous article. They
add a dressy appearance to an otherwise
plain waist, and for this reason are excel
lent for the traveller, who can slip one In
a dress suit case and have a practically
new blouse at the end Of the trip.
New-York tribune., 1912-07-14
HIP CONFINERS AN INEXPEN-
SIVE JOY.

To wear under the boudoir robe, when
one desires blissful repose and comfort
there are hip confners Of tricot. which
nre deliciously comfy and which at the
same time prevent too much OF an ex-
posure OF the figure. With these the bras
sieres are worn. Many women have adopt
ed these hip connners to wear with their
bathing costumes, although there are on
the market excellent bathing corsets
which confne the figure, but do not en-
case IL.
There Is one advantage IN tho front
laced corset which is not very often con-
.sidered. and that Is the fact that 1t Is OBJ
ligatory to lace the corset each time II II
worn. Every corset should be unlaced
before II is put on and laced up on the
figure. as II II were being adjusted Tor
the first time. 1t Is the only proper ana
truly satisfactory manner OF wearing g
corset, yet there are hundreds Of women men
who iazily hook their corsets In the
front without touching the lacings In the
back No corset can stand such treat.
ment, nor can any one appear at her best
dressing In this way.
New-York tribune., 1912-07-14

simplest method is by these detachable coll
lar and cufrs. fashioned from a colored
linen. Some are plain; others are delight
fully enhanced with hand embroidery. TO
make them easy 10 detach. buttonholes are
worked into each side Of the cun, which
button on TO the wristband OF the waist.
They are Just clever accessories which help
so wonderfully TO make a toilet
New-York tribune., 1912-07-14

The woman who wishes 10 be consid-
cred well dressed will give time ana
thought to the selection OF her corsets.
ANY old corset" will not do. The corset
Is tho foundation OF the costume. No
dressmaker. no matter how skilled she
may be, can give good lines TO the gown
fitted over an III htung pair OF corsets.
II she f. wise she will not even attempt
the impossible, but will demand that her
customer be fitted to corsets becoming 10
her figure.
There is no doubt corsets remodel the
figure in a truly remarkable way-if we
will only give It the opportunity. Sure
der working qualities should be selected
with care and thought.
New-York tribune., 1912-07-14
ESSENTIALS OF A GOOD CORSET

The first requisite OF satisfactory
corset Is that It shall be comforta-
BILE. A corset well fitted and adapt
ed properly to the figure should be COM
Portable; II It is not, It has not been well
fitted. The present fashion OF wearing a
low busted corset with a brassiere Is
Ideally comfortable and can be INDUCED
in by stout women az well as their slim
friends, provided both the corset and the
brassiere are selected with discretion;
There are various corsets made to aid
the stout and large woman In her strug-
gle for the fashionable figure. There are
likewise brassieres carefully cut and
boned to take care OF superfiuous flesh.
The stout woman must. as rule, ex-
pect 90 open her purse strings wider than
her more fortunate slim sister, In the
corset, as in the costume, the line Is all
important. Study the lines Of your corset
as you would those OF your gown.
The corsets of the coming season will
not vary, but the classic Of lines OF the
figure will be kept.
New-York tribune., 1912-07-14
BLoUsEs OF FILMY soFTNEss.

BLOUS6O VI + lin SOt INbOO.
The newest material for the so called
lingerie blouse is white or ecru net, the
latter being a little smarter For the fall
it is said that We shall see again many
waists OF net matching the skirt Of the
suit. They, too, reflect the general ten
dency toward simplicity. that studied sim
pliCity which Is often harder TO emulate
than much elaboration Many are tucked
and finished with collar and cuffs OF a
matching satin. Perhaps the note OF dis
tinction is best sounded in the buttons.
Fascinating new buttons they are, Of crys-
tai and glass in queer, unusual colorings
which blend delightfully."- with the color
scheme OF the blouse.
II you wish the very last word in but
tons secure a set in amber. Such a set
was used 10 give the color note TO blouse
Of white faile which had as its only trim
ming a pointed pleated frlll Of net and
revers embroidered in the amber colorings
with the supplementary red and brown
tones.
Some Of the newest French blouses In
white net or tulle are given the popular
magpie effect by bias folds Of black net.
In addition TO this simple trimming OF tho
bias folds there are oftentimes revers and
tabs Of the material OF the suit, thus
bringing the blouse and skirt into complete
harmony Still another novel idea shows
a net waist with the princess tuck thread
ed with silk cord. Such simple form OF
ornamentatlon-but very effective.
When net is not desired there is always
cotton crepe or cotton voile to fall back
upon, and the sheer, fine HANDKERCHIEF
linen. The vogue for pleated effects has
shown itself very conspicuously in a re-
Gently imported blouse OF handkerchief
linen. Both the back and front of the
waist finely pleated and attached to
a narrow yoke. The narrow pointed col
lar brought TO the outline in the front
IS finished with a narrow hemstitched hem
Of pink linen, again the color note. From
the collar the wide pleated collar extends
IN an outspread fan effect, entirely COW
oring the front OF the blouse. This, too, Is
outlined with the pink linen hem. as are
the deep frills finishing the cuffs. A sim
liar model in the same importation boasts
the wider box pleats, three in number. on
either side Of the little pleated frill which
outlines the front closing, buttoned with
glass buttons The shallow collar edged
with the pleated frill softcns the V-shaped
neck and reveals in the front the newest
feature Of the blouse, pleated revers.
On the blouses OF a sheer material a
French dressmaker shows, as his distn-
gushing feature. a short hmono sleeve,
very plain and finished with a four-inch
cuff band, hanging straight and loose, as II
a part of the sleeve From below this band
extends a full ruffle of lace curling around
the side opening Of the band Here is an
excellent opportunity for the Introduction
of color and the most is made OF IT. In
fact, # you wish 10 change the appearance
Of one Of your lingerie or linen blouses the
New-York tribune., 1912-07-14
GUARD AGAINST INDISCRIMI-
MATE ADVICE

An important point to remember Is that
the corset which looks we'll in the hand Is
not necessarily the corset best adapted
10 your individual figure. First study
your own figure. Frankly admit Its de-
fects and its good points. Decide upon
the features you wish to emphasize; those
you know should be eliminated. No one
understands her figure as we'll as the In
dividual herself
Be chary of the advice Of your friends
There Is no reason In the world why the
corset your neighbor lauds so enthusias-
tlcally will At you. II you know that tho
corset you are wearing is comfortable and
becoming. stick to II: II II Is not, study
it's defects and hunt for corset better
adapted to your figure. The fitting rooms
OF the exclusive corsetieres and good de-
partment stores are filed with women
who make II a practice to go from cor
setiere TO corsetiere, just because Mrs
Jones or Mrs Smith has insisted that her
corset was the only one which would nat
ten the abdomen or reduce the hips, while
Mrs Jones herself Is probably discardlng
the corset over which she had enthused
for another. recommended in equally law
fish terms by Mrs. Brown.