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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05
DESIGN FOR FACE CLOTH BAG
Dainty Woman Will Be Careful to
Have Separate Receptacle for This
Most Necessary utensil.

The absolutely dainty girl is espe-
cially careful of her face cloth. She
uses it but one day. and in order that
1t may not accumulate germs and other
Impurities she is particular to keep ii
out of the way of them-in bag
This bag, like all of the other toilet
belongings of the dainty girl. is a
fetching affair of cretonne, shaped like
a correspondence card envelope and
about twice the size OF such recep
tacla.
To make one of these face cloth
bags. cut paper pattern of a CORE
spondence envelope, enlarge it doubly
and lay it upon a piece of cretonne.
Then cut similar shape from rubber
iZed tissue cloth. place the edges of
the two materials together. bind them
with ribbon and join three of the
points together under a fancy button.
leaving the fourth edge for the flap,
n nm EdUamont aal0a1 r,aa -
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05
Modern Methods :?

Moliere had written many plays to
ridicule doctors and medicine. Louis
XIV heard that the author had. how
ever, doctor at his service since he
became famous and well-to-do, SO the
King one day called upon Moliere and
said to him.
Il have heard, Moliere. that you
have a physician. What Is he doing
to your"
Sire" answered the author OF the
Malade Imaginaire, I'VE chat together,
he writes prescriptions for me, don't
take them and am cured Life.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05
Great Scheme.

Dear me-" said Mrs. Housewife.
with deep sigh, Il can't manage tn
keep a cook a week"
You should copy me" observed her
friend. since my husband learned
French can keep one year"
Mrs. Housewife looked surprised. Il
don't see the connection" she said.
ITS simple enough. He now swears
at her in French instead of English,
1t gives him a vent for his temper.
some valuable practice-and the cook
thinks he's making love to her!"-
satire.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05
New Color.

Fire red satin is the latest color for
evening wear. This vivid hued mate
rial is made up effectively with dull
black velvet and white ninon in Start
ling contrast 1t lines the evening
cloak Oh black velour or tailless err
mine. Touches of flame, illumine the
black evening gown. Fire colored
ribbons are twisted through the hair,
and the new princess trains are lined
with the same flame red.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05
Though much exs> yerated in details

Though much exaggerated IN details
of trimming. the big costs of contrast
ing colors are smart and fetching
These coats are worn over simple lit
tie trotteur frocks of mohair or serge
in the mornings, though they are not
considered correct for ceremonious
afternoon wear. This coat is built of
good brown duo face cloth. having a
reverse in plaided effect. The trim
mings of this plaid fabric, the big but.
tons with wooden rims and the huge
patch pockets on the outer side Of the
coat give the simply cut garment
great style and snap.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05
STRAIGHT Line Goats.

There is little chance of novelty in
the cut or long heavy coats made OF
doublefaced fabrics. says the Dry,
goods Economist. as the material does
not lend itself favcrably to fancy out
line; therefore. the dominant style is
the straight line, full-length cut with
large collars, revers and cuffs, with
low left-side fastening. The buttons
are very large and usually have a sug-
gestion of color in harmony with the
trimming effects of the coat.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05
Embarrassing.

Pat, thinking to enliven the party.
stated, with watch in hand: I'll pre-
stint box of candy to the loidy that
makes the homliest face within the
next three minutes"
The time expiring Pat announced:
"Ah, Mrs. Mcclure, you get the
prize"
But protested Mrs. Mcguire, go
way wild ye! | wasn't playin' at all. J"
Ladies' Home Journal.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05

loop large enough to go over the
button.
The rubber lined envelope is really
the only sanitary receptacle for a face
cloth, and it is the only one in which
a damp rag can be placed safely
Even this should not be permitted to
become water soaked. as Il inevitably
will do unless frequently spread out
fiat and hung in the sun
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05
The NatnraIThinn.

"What should be done in a case Of
asked the timid man who
was learning to swim.
WELL" replied the Instructor, 81
should think the natural thing would
be to have a funeral Puck.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05
Tulle Plumes.

Quite new for hats to be worn in
propitious weather, when the sun
shines forth, are feather or plume ef-
fects evolved from shirred tulle and
the middle part of black or white
quill. says the Indianapolis News,
The tulle is doubled and the quill
hides the shirring there is also an
under wire by which this artificial
plume may be curved to the host be-
coming angle.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05
Gloves Loosened.

Kid gloves that are too tight should
be folded for short time in a piece
of wooden cloth that has been dipped
In hot water and wrung as dry as pos
sible When the gloves have become
warm and damp. they can easily be
drawn on the hands. Gloves that have
shrunk in cleaning respond readily to
this treatment
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05
Hold ay Bags.

Many of the fancy work bags ex-
hibited now in preparation for the
holidays have their draw strings pull
up through fancy rings of brass or eel
luloid These rings can be bought in
all the dainty colors at the notion
counters.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05
Doubly Sure.

The following official notice, posted
on the wall of the municipal electric
power plant of town In the south of
Germany, is being widely reproduced
in the press: ITO touch these wires
means instant death Anyone failing
to respect this warning will be prose
cuted and fined.n
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05
Wonder What Whistler said.

Robert Henri, the New York paint
er, was talking about those million
aires who buy, merely 10 show OF,
doubtful "old masters" at fabulous
prices.
Their knowledge of art" Mr..
Henri said, is about equal to that of
the sausage manufacturer who said
to Whistler:
"'What would you charge to do me
in oil?'
"Ten thousand" answered Whist
Ter, promptly.
but suppose | furnished the oil 2
said the millionaire Exchange.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05
innocent.

Rastus-What yo' tink is de mat
tab wifi me, doctah?
Doctor-Oh. nothing but the chick
en- pox, | guess.
Rastus (getting nervous)-I clare
on nah honah, doctor, l amt been
nowhar | could ketch dat!-Medieal
Times
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05
Awful Momenf-

THAT man-eating lion glared at you
just before yon shot him."
"Intently," replied the scientist. He
appeared as if he were looking me
over for pure food label"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05

The defeated candidate is surprised
at the number of misguided men who
failed to vote for him.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05

mo woman ever requires another
woman to tell her when a man adj
mires her."-Rachel Sweet Macna-
mara.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05
The Vicious Circle.

The Cosby Guest-Yes, have to
90 on the continent again for my
health.
Waiter-How did you lose your
health, sir?
Cosby Guest-Earning money to
90 on the continent.-London Opin-
ion.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05

Navy blue maintains all of its popu
larity. and in silk, satin or serge is eff
fectively trimmed with bands of high
a.-oimuftaneousIy with the fror
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05

Tightness across the chest means cold
on the lungs. That's the danger signal.
Cure that cold with Hamlins Wizard Oil
before it runs into Consumption or Pneu-
monia,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05
L. the Sanctum.

Il want a good feature story"
Then why not take this debate?
1t Is full of ayes and noes"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05
sklnfIlnt,s boarding. House.

Hostess-How do you find the
meat, Mr.. Jones?
Jones-Only- by. the greatest 9aTse,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05

Pericles wore his hair pretty close
to his eyes-but nobody ever called
him a low-brow!
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05

Mrs wsnslow's Soothing Syrup for CHILDREN
teething, Boftens the gums, reduces inliamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05
Tastes Differ.

Mrs. A.-They say your Ned's
wanted by the police.
Mrs. B.-Well. there's no account
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05

Bronson-So you claim to have In
vented flying machine?
Woodson-Yes.
Bronson-Does 1t fly?
Woodson-Yes. All I've got to do
now is to devise some means of
finding out where 1t is going to light.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05

New York City wastes 100000
gallons of water daily, says an ex-
pert, but not by excessive drinking
Detroit Free Press.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-01-05

Edgemont saloon was
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-01
AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION.

4. = s. ri
The Douglas Mixture" is tonic, a
preventive Of sickness and will cure
diarrhoea in fowls and is also said to
be cure for the cholera In hogs. 1t
is prepared in the following manner:
Dissolve one pound of copperas in
"a gallon Of water then add one-half
ounce Of sulphuric acid. The sulphuric
acid prevents the copperas from
settling in the bottom. A.
After the acid is added put the pre-
paration in stone jug and it will
keep Indefinitely. If you should put
the acid in the jug and then pour the
water on 1t would quite likely break
the jug.
Two tablespoonful of the mixture
added to each gallon of the drinking
water will keep the fowls from having
a great many diseases.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-01
GROWING SWEET CORN FOR SEED
THE FOLLOWING COMMO


General observation shows beyond
any question that the farmers who
are most successful with sweet corn,
are those who employ the following
rules: Plant early, use plenty Of ma
nure and high grade commercial fer
tilizer. keep the corn clean from weeds
and we'll cultivated, do not plant too
thick. use seed well adjusted to tho
locality in which 1t Is to be grown.
The following detailed plan Is drawn
up for the guidance of farmers who
desire to improve their sweet corn
seed.
First years work:-1n the nrst
years work towards an improved
strain Of seed, only The field selections
OF plants from which ears are later
to be used for planting can be made.
These selections should be made Of
the growing plants In the field. In
choosing plants to be saved for seed
look out for the following points in
the order named. In going over the
field one should provide himself with
some strips Of cheap bright colored
cloth, about 2 feet long and to 8
inches wide. When a stalk Is select
ed to be saved for seed one Of these
cloths should be tied around It just
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-01

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probably be found to yield better than
that from the others.
Just as in the previous year the best
individual plants from both the breed
ing and propagation plots should be
marked with cloths and saved separ-
ately to furnish seed for the follow
Ing years ear-to-row breeding plot.
Third and succeeding years work!
Plant on the ear-to-row system, the
individual ears selected the previous
year in the breeding plot. In the pro-
pagation plot plant seed from the
best rows Of the preceding year. In
the propagation plot detassel every
alternate row. The seed from the de-
tasseled row will be the best seed.
From your individual plant selections,
take the seed for the following years
breeding plot.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-01
the WooLLY APnls OF The APPLE

present examples Of each Of these
cases. 8 81
A colony Of these insects may be
located by the mass Of woolly mater
fal which usually surrounds and fire.
quently covers them. This matter is
secreted by glands in the body skin,
and In developing becomes more or
less fibrous. Finally 1t is blown
away by the wind In masses Of tangled
fibres
Nature makes provision for the. de-
struction of great. numbers OF these
Aphides by providing in them source
of food supply for several different
insects which thus become our
friends. These natural agencies
greatly reduce the number OF these
pests but in dry seasons nature must
be assisted If these insects are to be
kept reduced to nondestructive num-
bers.
Kerosene emulsion-formed by
adding to one part of boiled mix
ture Of one-half pound Of common
soap and gallon Of water, two parts
of kerosene. thoroughly mixing, and
diluted with cold water to form fif-
teen to twenty parts-is an efficient
| remedy.
A double handful Of refuse tobacco
boiled In a gallon of water to form
strong tea, and diluted to form six
or eight gallons .is a valuable and
easily prepared remedy. Carbolic
soap, such as sold in the shops for
disinfecting purposes dissolved and
so diluted that a decided odor OF
carbolic acid still remains. is another
effective remedy.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-01

woolly Aphides are degraded insects
closely allied to the plant lice so COM
mon to all plants. Their mouth
parts are so constructed as to form
q sharp pointed sucking beak. This
is thrust through the tenderest bark
and the trees sap thus withdrawn.
The very fragility Of this sucking or
gan leads to the greatest damage to
the infested tree, because it can be
inserted only into or possibly partially
through the outer bark: thus the
nourishment is withdrawn from the
forming cambium layer or that Of the
stem Immediately beneath the true
bark, whose Office is to furnish new
wood on the one side and new bark
on the other. This drain upon the
trees food supply and the consequent
impoverishment Of the growing tissue
at the point of attack tends to inter-
fere seriously with the proper de-
velopment Of the stem attacked.
Especially is this true in a year when
these pests are apt to appear in count
less numbers. The withdrawal Of
nourishment, aided by the mechanical
injury to the bark. is very apt to
cause cracks to appear in the latter.
which. by exposing the wood beneath.
produce wound which will greatly
r tard, If 1t does not destroy the
growth Of the stem bearing 1t. No
part Of tree is more liable to an
attack, followe> by result Of this
nature, than young gratis The dam
age to such is at once apparent.
The parts Of tree most liable to
an attack by the Woolly Aphis are
those where the bark is youngest and
tenderest and hence receiving the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-01
TIE DAHLIA AND ITS CULTURE

When green plants are wanted they
should be Started into growth any
time after Christmas and cuttings TAX
en- as soon Is large enough to do 90.
These shoulol be ported up as soon a.
ready out OF the sand beds into poor
soil, as rich soil induces soft growth
The poor soil makes better plant
and more ngorous and less liable 10
dam hge while under glass.
w top hem when planting about
Jun@ first AID give second topping
as sPon as possible. thus the plants
remain shorter. and the yield IL great
er. But IN any event we allow but
one stem to grow. The Dahlia 10 q
gross feeder and should have plenty
of Aater, especially during dry times
forSbest results.
I1 these plants are given the 81
tentton as slbove there ID no reason
Why any Ole should not have -
abuf dance Ct blooms.
The following are very good early.
freeI blooming sorts:
Fbr shoty-A. D. Ldvonia. ptu1:
Arafella, yellow suffused rose at dps:
White Swan, fine white; Hector. rich
brick red; Frank Smith. maroon
motfled White: Amos Ferfys Jac0
scarlet; Countess Of Lonsdale, salmo1
red; Floradora, rich maroon crazn.
son; j. H. Jackson, very dark maroon:
STAN ard Bearer, fine red. WinoomA
best white; VIM. Castle, rch yellow
For Decofation-C. w. Burton, r3c6
yellow; Bla'.k Beauty, maroon black:
F. y. Bassest, rich purple: Jack Rosa
rich Jack Rose red; Orange King
orange red Sylvia. fine pink: Vim
Agn ew. rich scarlet.
Dahlia riots should be stored IN .
temperature Of about 40 to 80 degrssa
They shouli be harvested az soon q
slightly frested, the soil shaken OF
and packed in boxes and covered with
burEap to prevent drying out They
should not be kept where damp con-
ditions prehail.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-01

In crossing the parties of a large
part Of the Western States the trav'
eler's attention Is frequently draw
to the gravel-covered mounds thai
skirt the railways and wagon roads
Located In the center Of cleared c1rcu-
lar areas, they stand out prominently
breaking the grassy surface. THESE
mounds dot the slopes of ravines. the
banks Of streams. and hooks and nats
between cliffs and ridges. s.
They occur along travelled. streets
and sidewalks, in corrals, and in door,
yards. They are present In fields OF
wheat and alfalfa, in spite OF the
blowing and disking. They possessed
the prairie before the farmer came,
and they remain in spite of his oper-
atoms. The ant whose industry has
made these mounds, with their clean
swept dooryards, clings tenaclously to
the house which 1t has built and, so
often as the roof is destroyed, labor
iously rebuilds 1t.
The nests are various sizes and
heights, ranging from nine to twenty
four inches. The clearing surround-
ing the mound is level, absolutely de-
void of vegetation, and usually has
the mound exactly in the center. The
size Of the clearing ranges from nine
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-01
BY George A. Dean.

to twenty feet and In one instance
extended for forty-flve feet.
The ants cannot tolerate the pres
4 ence Of vegetation near their MOUNDS
and the workers clear 1t away by use
Of their well-adapted mandibles. They
/ doubtless find that vegetation is an
obstacle to their going and coming;
that 1t affords concealment to theil
| enemies; retains moisture after rain
thus favoring the growth of injurious
fungi; that its roots penetrate the
chambers Of their nests and, decay
ing. form passageways for the en-
trance of water
The dexterity Ind ease with which
the workers handle the pebbles where
| with they cover their homes Is a
source of constant interest and SUR
prise. A worker will seize a pebble
with outstretched mandibles. and.
with head elevated, holding it well to
the front, carry 1t over the rough sur
face to the very top of the mound
without once stopping to rest. In no
case does one worker help another that
happens to have undertaken too heavy
a load. We have seen such tndivid-
uals struggling vainly at the base
while their comrades pass unconcern-
eddy up and down all about them.
In many Of the mounds the ants
go and come through one opening.
in others they have two or three such
passageways, and in one exception
ally large mound the occupants had
eight openings. These gateways are
usually about one third from the base
to the summit of the mound. At
night or on the approach Of a rain
storm, the openings are closed with
material similar to that of which the
mound covering is composed. During
the summer the ants begin to close
them shortly before sunset and open
them between eight and nine o'clock
IN the morning. So perfect Is their
that even close exami-
nation does not really show where
he openings have been. The force Of
workers that does the night closing
9 small. but when a storm Is rapidly
the number Is greatly
increased that the work may be quick
y completed. In the morning as soon
IS the gates are opened, the working
orceS Is out and busily engaged. It
'eturns to the nest shortly before noon
nd remains inside until the hottest
'art Of the day is past. then they come
tut and work until evening. On i
,ool, cloudy days the midday return
o the nest is omitted and the force
continues in the field during the |
whole day. The. morning and noon
lours are probably employed in car
ng for and enlarging the interior of
he nest
4 The interior Of the mound Is honey
'ombed with chambers and galleries.
The chambers vary from one to three
inches in diameter and from one-half
o one inch in height. The connect
ng galleries have uniform diameter
4 about 3-8 Of an inch. Sealed and
lnsealed storerooms filed with seeds
,ccur throughout the nest. Larvae,
,upae. and young ants occupy many
# the chambers.
Seeds Of various kinds are carried
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-01
BY Chas. D. Woods.

| drying) they should be harvested, and
| the ears should be husked and cared
for in the following manner In the
winter. after the ears from these
| plants are we'll dried on the rocks,
the best Of them should be picked out
for Smelling and planting. Special at
tention should be paid to the follow
ing points,
| 1. Take only ears having small
well packed grains In straight rows.
and with the grains set firmly on the
cob Select no oars with fewer than
IL rows (better 18.)
2. Aim to select cars Of medium
with butt and tip fairly we'll covered
with grain.
8. Test the termination Of each ear
by taking 90 kernsls from tho middle
OF the ear. Reject oil ears from
which more than kernels out OF the
Is fail to terminate within 10 days.
Having selected the cars for plant
ing shell them, keeping the grain
from each ear by, itself in paper
bag. Do not save the kernels from
the butt and tip. say for about "a
inch from each end. Each ear Sc
lected. should be given number.
This number may be written on
slip Of paper and put in the bag with
tho shelled seed
Second years work.
The corn should be planted each
year in two plots, one the breeding
plot and the other the propagation
plot. In planting the corn for seed,
use the best corn land you have, and
manure and fertilize it WELL Plant
the rows 8 feet apart and the hills
18 inches apart in the row. Plant
kernels to the hill and thin to leave
the two best stalks standing in the
hill Give the plots the best cultiva-
ton you can.
In the breeding plot should be
planted the selected ears. Each ear
should be planted in one row by It.
self. (This is called the ear-to-row !
system.) The rows should be given
the number borne by the ear planted /
IN it. Careful observation should be
made throughout the season. Each
'ow should be harvested separately
is yield determined and the ears from
t kept separate from the ears from
III other rows
The seed from the best rows, those
howing greatest earliness and highest
'ield Of good quality corn and slower,
hould be used to plant the propaga-
lon plot the third year. Reject all
lubbins and poor ears
In the propagation plot of this
ear plant the good ears from the
revious year selection which were
OF used in the breeding plot. It is
esirable though not absolutely nec-
ssary in the propagation plot to de-
asset every alternate. Detasseling is
one by pulling out and throwing
way the tassel (spindle) as soon as
appears. The ears from the detas-
eled rows are to be regarded as the
est seed, and those from the rows
where the tassels were not removed
S second best. The two classes should
'e harvested and cured separately
seed from the detasseled rows will