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The Holly chieftain., 1912-04-12
UNDER DURANGO svsrEM FARM
ERs WILL OWN. CONTROL
AND oPgRArG PLANrA
TO Be INDEPENDENT
FoRrY THOUSAND AcREs CON.
TRAcTEp FoR IN GAN
JUAN BASIN.
wes,srn Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Durango. Colo.-With the Durango
independent sugar beet factory great.
" advanced in the point Of promotion
and independent plants at Brighton
and Greeley being considered under
the Durango plan Of profit sharing,
Ward barley has allowed to become
public his plan for financing the vari-
Gus plants under his system as fol.
lows:
1t is proposed that the land owners
In the section where the beet sugar
factory is TO be built shall own. con-
troll and operate 1t. In the first place
the sugar company. absolutely inde-
pendent. will be organized and incor-
porated, and officers and directors
elected by those who have signified
their willingness to take stock in the
company.
This they do by agreeing in writing
to sell to the company a parcel OF
land, clear Of incumbrance and with
good water right, agreeing further to
take forty per cent Of the present val
ne Of the land in cash and the balance
In the stock OF the company at par
value.
Every farmer SO agreeing to sell a
portion Of his land will be asked to
place In his local bank deed under
escrow contract. transferring the land
to the company, 1t being In every es-
eenttal sale under certain condi-
tons that the company must meet and
which will protect the land owner in
his rights. All the land secured will
be the asset Of the company upon
which the factory is to be financed.
Mr.. barley will then 60 East to cap
1talists who have the money and who
have practically agreed to furnish 1t II
such plan could be worked out. and
arrange for the purchase OF the bonds
Of the sugar company.
This done, the bonds Of the compa-
ny will be issued and signed over to
the bond buyers; the money for them
will be received, the forty per cent
cash on the land will be paid, the
stock Of the sugar company issued for
the balance of payment on the land
and the balance Of the cash received
from the sale Of the bonds Of the COM
pany will be used in erecting the su-
gar factory and all the necessaries for
its operation.
Under this arrangement Mr.. barley
has ALREADY obtained elwritten nrOm.
ises Of almost 10000 acres Of land in
the San Juan basin. which insures the
erection Of the Durango plant under
his system. It is the intention OF Mr..
barley to continue his promotion Of
Independent plants In Colorado and all
under the Durango plan Of profit shar-
ing.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-04-12
~ ?. J. HLAlgl0Y

NE thing at tims When the sghthour vorkday has besa
extended generally to hoss industries throughout ths
country which have succeeded tins in obtaining only TIE
ninebow day. and hs vhols, have eongratu
late themselves this Of may anahs to
sd whether the ghour day marks The limit aspiration in
this direction.
In the industry represented By the Of interior
freight handlers and railway % the hour day quite
orally established felt hat this distinct triumph organ
d effort and vhe Of Il recognized day
this every other industry the ideal organisation
must constantly those of who have the enjoy
mnt Of nnehour day have hardly begun age than eight
hours
The irresistible tendency in every industry like toward
the acqueence by the employer the hour plan Under system
Of enhour shifts nnehou shifts there twenyour
hours period Of four hours which difficulty
providing With the day divided shifts
there equal division into three which convenient
to regulate and maintain.
The employer has found also that he much and
good work out Of the under ordinary conditions
under the old system he could out Of the tenhour
The agitation for reasonably shorter day. may fairly
said has been conducted by organized labor with prudence zeal
Certain industries have been fortunate enough
than Others and those which the eghhour
shed permanently be expected devote energy
assisting the nnehour the eighhour
day before concentrating all their efforts still day
themselves
general demand for of less than eight hours although
will strive obtain the Saturday N n
,a hsl.-hsiaay which in practice vii, /nk9Z <<x1
the weeks schedule
The Holly chieftain., 1912-04-12

Before the subject Of common gender
pronouns is dropped would like to offer
my suggestion.
Already several good ones have been
proposed, but in each instance the new
word might conflict, in sound if not in
spelling, with other words already in use.
I would suggest "heor," "hisor," ehim-
or" in which case the other gender would
be understood, as it would take the place
Of che or she," ''his or her," "him or her. !"
And further, to make it more plain, the
words might be hyphenated, such as she-
Or" ''his-or," 'him-or," and in this way
al.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-04-12
Biggest Justice.

Hubbell, Mich.-Louis Moilanen re-
Gently was elected Justice OF the peace
Of Hancock township. Houghton
county, and his friends claim he is the
biggest man who ever held such Of
flee. big Louis" as he is known.
is twenty-five years Of age and seven
feet eight inches in height. He wears
an eight and one-fourth size hat and
number nineteen shoes.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-04-12

Who comforts the wife murderer? Ev-
cry day we read Of some brutal murder and
the next day we read Of the notes Of SYM
pathy and the flowers sent to the murderer
by tender-hearted women.
His trial drags on and on until he has
been pitied by women from one end of
America to the other and finally he ia either
an acquitted or sonvicted hero.
Women's influence should be exercised
to make countrywide law that would
execute woman murderer as nearly in-
stanter as would be compatible with justice
and with no sympathy whatever shown him.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-04-12

Our pretty, sweet-singing, useful native
birds are being rapidly exterminated by im-
proved, long-range, npid-fre, breech-load-
ing, cartridge-charged, repeating guns,
used by thoughtless, reckless boys, e1-con-
victs and penitentiary candidates, who, un-
invited and forbidden, now daily swarm,
trespassing over the farmers fields in nu-
merous gangs, shooting also the farmers
tame pigeons, guineas and other poultry,
and sometimes his horses, cattle, hogs and
other stock, and occasionally even him, his
family or themselves.
Game laws should prohibit minors. ex.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-04-12

ybst Dutch Ce0sdlan-lgecsssty
vas 1se murder Il eoavsatjoa.
0seon1 DsteA Co0edian-YaW-un1
hyita4soa = der siaesrsst aa41ssy.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-04-12

Useful
Birds
Should
Not Be
Killed
BY D. Webster Groh

convicts and irresponsible people generally guns
except their they first obtain the
written consent to hunt there
The murderous butchey Of innocent useful birds animals
through socad por" tends to balze the sportsman
dgards the rights Of his their premises ruth
lessly as he slaughters the game.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-04-12

Smile On wash day. That's when you NE
Rcd Crces Bag Blue. Clothes whittier than
now. All srocers.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-04-12

II must be some satisfaction to sai
ers to know that buoys will be buoy
The Holly chieftain., 1912-04-12
Comforts
for Men
CHARGED
With
Murder
BY Atnes Hall

mighty few such convictions would than
OF convictions under the where murderer followed
to court by dozens of
The Holly chieftain., 1912-04-12

fure blood Il essential 70 Good Health,
osrdsh Tea dispels impurities, cleansss Tie
Vstsm, and eradicatas disease.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-04-12

It's dimcult for man who il broke
70 break into society.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-04-12

4 man isn't necessarily worthless
beeause his nsighbor d worth more.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-04-12

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Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-12
SAVING A CENT ON CLOTHES.

Sisters of the Social Corner: Are there any of the mothers in the Social Corner who have to make two and two count six instead of four in buying children's clothes?
 My linen folks" wear out the sleeves of their undershirts and leave the bodies good, so l cut baby shirts and drawers from them; backstitch the seams, then open them and hem down the edges, making a perfectly fiat seam.
 The outside corners of old sheets make pillow cases that last a long time. Old tablecloths make good nap kins.
 Old faded out wrappers make com fortable night dresses by taking off the belt and cutting out the front lining. Thin underclothes make good soft face cloths, and thicker ones cut up into dish cloths and household clean ing cloths.
 Old socks make the, best of stove rags.
 Old blankets worn in the center will cut into small ones for the crib and cradle. If cut and hemmed they will last twice as long as if used with the thin part.
 When thing gives out, cut it up at once for something, instead of packing it away for moths to eat and to be handled over every year.
 ETTA BARBER
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-12
AN ORIGINAL DISH.

Dear Editor and Sisters of Social Cor her: Why do we say Dear Editor? It may not be man, after all; or he may think us all too flowery, or his wife may think SO; but is rather late in the day to amend. Eh?
 ! want to tell you about a new brand of goods. We will label it Dago Dish. I think it must be original with me.
 Daao Disi1-I soaked a package of homeless codfish all night in cold water. The next morning I drained it, covered it with milk and a little butter; boiled it about half an hour; thickened it a little with flour and milk enough to stir, the flour smooth: then 1 peeled d large tomato and sliced it thin round and round and laid it on top of the cooked codfish; sprinkled some paprica On, little salt. half 9 cup of thick cream, and put in the oven just long enough to have the cream soak in; put some crackers or pilot bread on platter and turned the whole carefully out of pan upon the platter. It sounds 'dago," but try it before you pass a verdict. That was a week ago and l am still breathing.
 This beautiful Monday seems made for housekeepers. J. E. T. Yantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-12

ard Bridge was certainly most en- joyable affair." and I enjoyed Busy bodys call very much. She must know the fondness of my family for home made jelly. Come again, please, when l am not so busy
 Some one of the sisters some time ago suggested that we each name our favorite flower Here's my answer to her in 8 little piece of poetry that I read recently:
 l love to steal away a while,
 The gifts of God" to see, The beauties of His kingdom
 That He has left for you and me. There are the roses and the lilies. Each liked best in it's turn, And the paeonies and the pinks
 Growing near the great big fern. Next comes my sweet peas and asters Full of colors rich and bright; But the pansies, blue and purple Are what make a lovely sight. If could only have one flower, I'd choose the pansy for my own; It somehow makes me feel at peace With all I've ever known.
 FAYE VERNA. Colchester.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-12
PILLOWS AS CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

Dear Sisters: I am glad we are to have an exchange of ideas for home made Christmas presents. Christmas nowadays with a good many people is to see how many one can exchange presents with. The good old fla shioned Christmas is going by.
 How much nicer 1t might be if one had the courage to give to only those whom they really care for, with no thought of return; or to make some less fortunate one happier. I hope the Sisters will start the ball rolling so that Christmas may be looked forward to with pleasure instead of dread, and know all concerned will be better pleased.
 For one who has hen or geese feathers, a sofa pillow can be made with little cost. There Is no chance of one getting tco many or any two alike. If the same amount was spent on some other present it would seem small indeed.
 I make beautiful pillows from pieces of silk. satin or velvet, I have a box in which I keep patterns cut from magazines or paper that I can copy and cut out easily in the silk and applique them by first basting the fig ures on the background, then button holing the edges with silk to match. The effect is beautiful
 One that l made was a deer cut from fawn colored poplin> behind brown tree trunks. blue for sky and white snow.
 Another was two black cats, yellow moon on gray background.
 Another was white satin sailboats on a sea of changeable blue and green silk light blue sky.
 Still another with brown windins road, green either side, gray noun tains, blue sky and brown trees. The figures are easy to copy. Still if one has no pattern to copy and couldn't cut them if they did have, circles, dja- monds, or any other odd shapes are pretty appliqued.
 made one from four patchwo- T, squares in the basket pattern that Sis ter Ready sent me.
 One basket was Kelly green and white; one purple and drab; one or ange and black: and one pink and brown-all in silk.
 Hoping to hear that one Sister at least tries these pillows. I wish you
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-12
USEFUL HOMEMADE ARTICLES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: As Christmas time draws near we should begin to plan our Christmas presents; and if one will study to give sutta- ble and in most cases a. useful gift to ones friends they will be more &C., ceptable than a number of articles bought at random at the last minute. If we remember the true spirit Of Christmas and make our gifts those of love we will derive much pleasure in making our own presents.
 am going to tell you of a variety of things that are easily and cheaply made, which are both pretty and use ful.
 A Pretty Work Bag is made of two strips of lawn, one figured, the other plain, each one yard long and nine inches wide. Both are joined to the circular base, then tackled together at six-inch spaces to form pockets. Each pocket has a separate drawing string, run through a casing in the hem at the top of each of the two portions of | each pocket.
 A Convenient Button Bag that can be fully opened in ones lap is made of a circle of cretonne twenty inches | in diameter with a lining of the same | size. Bind the edges and at inter vals of eight inches sew small brass
 rings through which run a cord or rib-
 bon long enough to allow the bag to open wide.
 A Pretty Case of baby ribbon for
 corset covers is a gift 6 young lady
 would appreciate. Take a piece of silk 1 or lawn nine inches long and six and one-half inches wide. Make a mar l row hem all around and turn over width-ways a fold two and three | fourths inches and catch down. Now
 divide into three equal compartments 1 by featherstitching. Into the three < pockets thus formed, put pasteboards cut to fit and wound with ribbon. On
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-12
Social Corners Fishing Trip to Maine

We'll, of all things! I never enjoyed myself so much as did when saw-a string of automobiles coming in our yard. And of all the hurrahs you ever heardl
 Says I to Balsam Fir: Some one has come to give us a ride"
 We'll" she says, "loolk at the poles, and fshiines. basckets full! Also hooks by the gross, guns, rifles! What can it mean?"
 Just then the Editor jumped out and set my mind at ease. Said all the sis- ters had wanted 8 good fishing trip, and he decided he would take the trip to Maine, for he knew Beccy could pick out the spots where black bass, plckerel, white perch, suckers, trout, and even eels, could be caught,
 You ask if they were hungry? nev- CT enjoyed more serving strawberries, cream and cake.
 Dreamer wasn't very sleepy when it came to eating,
 General Delivery brought his violin and we had some fine music, as Ready accompanied him with the piano.
 Centennial Square brought a bag full of what?-was our question. On opening we found it full of worms for fishing.
 Nat also had basket full. said he wanted enough.
 Then Jane Ann said it was all non sense getting so many worms. She thought Farmer Boy and Papa's Boy would prefer hunting deer.
 When the subject was discussed, Shut-fn said piece of deer steak would hit her appetite better than fish.
 Airline, Mrs Robinson, Blue Bell of Scotland, Lucy Ann, Ruth. Sunflower, c. H. $. 1913, and O. H. o. decided the same, so half went fishing at the lake, and the rest went hunting.
 The Editor went fishing and after making some good catches of black bass, none of them weighing less than six pounds. he decided to see what the hunters luck was. After letting him off at the landing, he walked some distance and heard a slight noise in the underbrush. Going a step further he met a big buck face to face that meant quick work for him. Up went his rifle, efackl crack! We were all eh pins, afraid he would get away; but not s6, Our Editer had him fast enough; but it gave him a chase of g mile before he was captured. as 2 wounded deer will travel many miles i before it drops.
 Swamp Apple ran and get one et the automobiles, and they managed tC get their deer into camp. Gienwoed caught a large eel | ped pole. line and everything, ant
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-12
HOrlE.MADE CHRISTMAS GIFTS

the outside sew piece of ribbon twenty inches long, fold and tie.
 A Simple Hanger fer lightweight skirts, is easily made. Take a foot ruler or a corresponding piece of wood and twine with ribbon one inch in width. Two inches from each end in sert a small screw-hook, and on the opposite side a screw hook in the middle to hang it by. Cut four pieces of ribbon, each four inches long, and sew, each to 8 crochet covered brass ring and the other end to the upper part of large safety pin. Hang the rings on the hooks and use the pins for holding the skirt.
 A Box of TaIcum Powder put in q present. Take pretty ribbon about five inches wide and a trifle more than double the length of the box. Double this and gather the sides slightly and put gathering ribbon in at the top. and you have a dainty receptable for your box of powder.
 A Very Useful Sewing Apron is made from crossbar or dotted muslin. Take 8 yard of muslin and make a one and one-half inch hem on the clOco Auu DOIpOIil. ndk6 hQ elBnC-1QCD fold from the bottom. stitch down the sides and divide into three pockets by feathers1tchlng. At the top feather stitch casing and through this run a ribbon for strings.
 Take pretty handkerchief and turn over the four corners so they will meet in the center and catch three together with a rosette of baby ribbon, and between the center and each corner sew another bow. Make g. thin pad o1 cotton and sachet; cover with silk and slip into the Handkerchief, and you will have pretty handkerchief case
 A Dainty Basket for pins is made by covering two pieces of cardboard six inches long and two and one. fourth inches deep, with sides the same depth three inches wide at ths top, sloping at each side to one incl at the bottom. The bottom board is six inches long and one inch wide Fill basket with hair and decorate cor. ners with bows and make a ribbo1 ! handle.
 I think if any of the sisters try any of these gifts they will be pleased witt the result, as they require so nttl, material and may be modified to sui l ones pocketbook.
 ISABEL.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-12

would have got ducking If Kentucky Bell hadn't grabbed her.
 Billie laughed so hard it almost cap- sized the boat; and Frank had to hold on to Aunt Mehitable, as a box of worms got "upsot" and she didn't like to see the pesky things crawling around.
 Aunt Jules line got caught in stump, and she was disappointed when it gave way just to see & sinner on the hook. Said she guessed she would have done better to have gone hunt ing.
 getting her appetite up in the breeze from the water, for baked bass, while Cornflower was crocheting edging.
 Maine Lover was sightseeing, and wished the good times would last longer.
 While Ma and Nursie were enjoying the hammocks, Polly Peppermint stay ed at camp, keeping the fires burning bright, while Jim was cleaning fish as fast as they were brought in.
 By the time all hands were ready, each one ate share of the good things and did justice to Reuben's wife's cot tage pudding. with berry sauce, Witch HazePs rhubarb pie, also Blanches wheat bread, Beccy's Johnny cake.
 Theoda said there was no place like Maine to get cooled off in and guessed she would like to put up a cottage by the lake, just for the sisters to come and spend their summer vaca- tion.
 The Editor was very proud of his game, and decided to take the hide of the buck home and have it cured for a fur rug for his office, as not many are seen that way.
 Nat was rather disappointed that he couldn't see bear. and get one whack at him. Said bear meat was mighty good with Elida's wheat biscuit. Abijah Hard said 1t couldn't beat his Keturah Ann's pies. now she has such flaky, pie crust. When 1t comes to talking about hogs, Nat beat Abijah mile Said it made l him think he and Jane Ann must start right off for home, and look after l them. One by one the automobiles left camp like an army with it's flags fly | ing, taking in the fine scenery all along | the Kennebec river.
 They left Balsam Fir at South Wind | ham, Me, where she made them stop | and have some lemonade. And gave | each a bouquet of her choice flowers as a remembrance of the outing. The | party pushed on to Portland, where | light refreshments were served. Sep aFating at this point, all went the diff | ferent routes to their respective homes FROZEN.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-12
Top

Use any material for outside; used pink chambray. Sew outside to oil- cloth. wrong side of oilcloth next wrong side of material. Then turn bot tom up 1-2 inches and sew sides together.
 Buttonhole stitch around the holder with silkateen and featherstitch lit- tie way from edge. Turn top down. Put washcloth on inside and tie rib- bon around to match outside. This is nice for travelling, as washcloth can be put in holder wet.
 Whisk Broom HoIder-Take a piece of cardboard cutting two pieces round 1-2 inches in diameter I covered with velvet. Then I used a strip of silk eight inches wide. Sew ends to- gelther, gather each side, and sew one side around the wrong side of each round piece.
 Now, this is all wrong side out. Cut slit about inches long in silk for top. Turn right side out. Hem opening and run in a wire. Put on a ruffle of ribbon to cover hem and rib bon to hang by.
 made several pairs of Crocheted Slippers, and will send directions to the Corner if any of the sisters would like to have me.
 BLUEBIRD.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-12
FAYE VERNA'S FAVoRITE
 FLOWER.

To the Editor and Friends of the Social Corner: Isn't it just like me to think that I may possibly be one or the old members that is wanted in the Corner? Now, I don't doubt some or the sisters think l have been talk ing long vacation: but they would soon change their minds if they could see my shelves, filled as they are with jellies, canned fruit and vegetables: to say nothing of the dried sweet corn and apples. Who knows but Brother Jim might call this winter and want some dried-apple pies? Mine are oven dried. a good, clean product from the choice fruit of the orchard.
 Then there were the scores of other things that are always demanding the attention of the country housewife and mother.
 My vacation this year has consisted or a few moments at time snatched rom household duties to read and rest under the pine trees. Never in my life have l enjoyed nature in all its beauty more than have this summer. and it was always a treat to be ont amongst the flowers that grew so l,Ix- uriantly in my own beds this summe1.
 Although busy as a bee, I have found time to attend all the Social Corner Affairs, and was much pleased to De remembered by the writers.
 The New Pastors Welcome to Leon-