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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05

worked into the soil After this COM
plete commercial fertilizer analysing
per cent. nitrogen. 8 per cent. avail
able phosphoric and 10 per cent. pot
ash should be applied.
This fertilizer formula is very popu-
lar with large onion growers, and it
should be put on broadcast and thick.
If the ground is in a high state of
cultivation the commercial fertilizer
may replace In part, the barnyard
manure. A top dressing of ashes and
hen manure might also replace in part
the commercial fertilizers.
Very successful growers use them
all and In addition nitrate of soda APP
piled broadcast In three or four APP
plications during the growing season.
Wood ashes constitute one of the
best forms of potash fertilizers and
should be carefully kept under shelter
away from rains.
It is well to bear In mind that II
costs just as much to seed and cult.
vate a crop of onions that yields 300
bushels to the acre as 1t does to grow
a crop yielding 800 to 1000 bushels.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05
THEATER IN CHINA
Playhouse Is the Great Nationa
Amusement.
English Writer Attends Performance
and Tells of His Experience With
Celestiais-Piay Lasts Sew
erai Days.

Pekin, China-The theater In
China Ia the great national amuse
ment, and the Chinese will attend
play that lasts for several days with
out getting the least tired of it, says
an English writer.
Figure to yourself huge. dingy
barn crammed full of Chinese, mostly
of the coolie class, the men all on
one side and the women on the other;
attendants go round selling saucers OF
fruit, melon seeds, sweetmeats and
cups of green unstewed tea. Up
above is a huge gallery, also crammed
with tier upon tier of men, women
and children, smoking, eating and ges.
ticulating, but, as a rule, perfectly
well behaved. In the last respect they
could give many Of our own music
hall audiences points. and they never
applaud.
Some have taken their shoes off and
sit with their bare feef up on the
edge In front of them, where also Is
placed the program (in Chinese and
written from the bottom of the page
up to the top), and the saucers Of
fruit and other chow" purchased
from the half-naked attendants. The
odor from this unwashed mass of hu.
mainly is appalling.
AS you push your way through the
crowd to your reserved pew, because
that is exactly what 1t Is like, you
hear the beating of tomtoms and the
strident squeak of flddles completely
out Of tune, mingled with q sound as
though all the fireirons in Christen'
dom were being thrown downstairs
This Is the orchestra, and 1t plays
throughout the performance; there Ia
no escape from 1t, even for moment
and the crash of cymbals and bang
!ngs Of gongs never give YOU one mo
ment's respite.
Through the dim. cloudy atmos
phere you catch sight of what is hap
pening on the stage. There is nc
scenery, no drop curtain, no wings
and no footlights. The actors make
their entrance from doors at the back
of the stage, one of which is to the
left and the other on the right.
No actresses appear Although
not actually forbidden, 1t is consid
cred extremely bad form for woman
the women's parts have to be taker
by men, and the impersonation II
absolutely perfect as to department
gesture, dress and figure, and, abov'
all, voice. The shrill falsetto twitter
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05
PREPARING SOIL
FOR ONION CROP
Plant EIourtshes IN Rich, Well.
Drained Loan Avoid Hail.
sides. Heavy Clay and
Stones.

The best soil for onions is a rich,
well-drained loan. Heavy clays. hill
sides and stony land should be avoid
ed. Onion soil cannot be too rich.
Excellent crops are grown on deep,
rich, muck lands that have been un.
der cultivation for three or four years.
Such lands should contain fair mix
ture of sand. New, raw muck lands
give po3r returns.
The ground for onions should have
been planted to some heavily MANFRED
hoed crop the preceding year and be
practically free from weed seed. It
Is great mistake to grow onions on
weedy or rundown land.
The following which relates to onion
growing on a large scale also applies
to garden growing
A rather firm seeded which results
from fall blowing is desirable and
gives the best results. A second crop
of clover, heavily fertilized with barn
yard manure and turned under in the
fall followed by potatoes the next year
| makes an excellent preparation for
onions the second year.
A Heavy top dressing of well.rotted
barnyard manure or compost should
be applied in the spring. and well
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05
Exact Copy Of Wrapper
His only Complaint.

Senator Beveridge. at luncheon In
New York, was talking about the child
labor problem.
Children are SO plucky and so
cheerful" he said. I'VE don't realize
how horribly overworked they are till
it's too late-till their bodies and
minds are stunted irretrievably.
Il was once talking to tiny errand
boy at the height of the Christmas
shopping season. He was working, !
knew, II hours day As he walked
sturdily along with mountain of par
cells piled on his thin, narrow shout
ders, said to him:
Do you like your job?'
Yes, SIR he said; i like it fine,
Only
Here he grinned up at me gayly
from beneath his load
"'Only I'm afraid I'm doing an au
tSmobile truck out of a job"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05
PHYSICIAN SAID ECZEMA
CAME FROM TEETHlNG

when my little girl was about eight
months old, she was taken with very
irritating breaking out, which came on
her face, neck and back. When she
first came down with 1t, 1t came in
little watery-like testers under her
eyes, and on her chin, then after few
days 1t would dry down in scaly, white
scabs. In the daytime she was quite
worrysome and would dig and scratch
her face nearly all the time.
II consulted our physician and
found she was suffering from eczema.
which he said came from her teething.
I used the ointment he gave me and
without any relief at all. Then
wrote for q book on Cuticura, and pur-
chased some Cuticura Soap and oint-
ment at the drug store. did as l
found directions In the Cuticura Book
let, and when she was one year old,
she was entirely cured. Now she Is
three years and four months. and she
has never been troubled with eczema
since she was cured by the Cuti-
cura Soap and Cuticura Ointment.
(Signed) Mrs. Freeman Craver, 311
Lewis ST., Syracuse, N. Y, May s,
1911 Although Cuticura Soap and
Ointment are sold everywhere. a sam
pie of each, with 32-page book, will
be mailed free on application to "Cuti-
cura." Dept. L, Boston.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05
MADE 1T ALMOST TOO STRONG
Bachelors Excuse for Not Visiting the
"only Baby" Almost Cost Him
Fathers Friendship.

Zone of my closest friends, said
Philadelphia bachelor, is the proud
father of a newly-arrived baby boy.
For some days I've had a sneak
ing and guilty feeling that l ought TO
visit him and make some comment on
the obvious superiorities of his Off
spring. couldn't bring myself to do
1t, though, because, according to my
way of thinking, no baby Is human I'M
til it is at least one year old. I'm not
very keen about associating with In
fants, anyway, but | draw the line
absolutely until the year mark rolls
around
by way of apology, however, |
decided to call up my friend on the
telephone. The first question he ask
ed was why | hadn't been over to
see Toodles.
Well, old man. | said, I've been
intending to get around to see that
boy of yours. In fact, | made note of
It six weeks ago.
Indeed he answered, and never
before have l known man to inject
so much sarcasm In one small word.
Well, it happens he continued, that
the boy has only been in this world
three weeks
TT took me ten minutes to regain
his friendship"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05
,HILLIPs. Kansas.l

(By A. g. PHILLIPS. Kansas)
To insure the best success in this
work, the poultryman must first have
fixed In his mind the line he wishes
to follow and then bend every effort
TO carry 1t out If he wishes to breed
hens for eggs, the first thing he must
do is to select his stock with that OBJ
iect in view.
A farmer who feeds steers for beef
production picks out individuals which
conform closest to the type of animal
which he considers would make the
best feeder. This type IL entirely dif7
ferent from the one dairyman would
select for his dairy herd. The man
who selects horse to use on heavy
drag wagon hunts for one which he
thinks can best do that work. while
the man selecting race horse would
pick one of an entirely different con-
formation
Thus. In intelligent selection OF our
live stock the purpose for which It is
to be used is first determined. In APP
plying this principle in the poultry
business, there are several things
which should be considered in select
ing hens for layers.
The first thing to notice concerning
the shape is. as to whether or not the
hen is rangy or becky. A becky hen
Indicates a meat producer, while the
more rangy one indicates the produc-
ton of eggs. Since the development
of the egg, to large extent, takes
place in the region of the body below
the broad part of the back, that part
Of the body should be broader than
the fore part. This gives to the body
V-shaped appearance as viewed
from the top, the small part of the
v lying toward the front. When q
hen is in heavy laying condition. her
abdomen is lower than the breast line
This gives the body the appearance
of being V-shaped as viewed from
the side along the top and bottom
lines, with the small part of the v
toward the front. This enlargement
of the body In the abdominal region
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05

makes the back appear somewhat
narrower. giving the body V-shaped
appearance from the back downward
on the sides as viewed from the rear,
Thus, body V-shaped in three d.
rections indicates large productive
powers
A good layer is longer in body, neck
and legs than a meat-producfng hen
She stands up well and has q well
spread tail. Observation has shown
that a pinch-tailed Leghorn is not
generally as good layer as Is fan
tailed one.
The character Of the head furnish
ings is an indication Of the hens lay
ing condition. When a hen Is in full
laying her comb is full and bright
red. Some Plymouth Rocks when
laying heavily will have Topped combs.
and therefore become disqualified as
show birds. When hens are Noting
they lose all their color In face and
comb and the size of their combs be-
come very small, but as soon as laying
| commences, the combs enlarge and
the color returns. Many instances
have been noted with Leghorns and
Minorcas which indicate that the
birds with the largest and reddest
combs are in heavy-laying condition
A laying hen works and hunts for
food all day, is the first off OF the
roost and the last to go to roost.
Some claim the pelvic bone test to
be final and conclusive. Immediately
below the tail at the end of side
pieces of the back are two somewhat
bony protuberances. These are called
the pelvic or lay" bones. and are
Just above the vent through which
the eggs must pass, When an ege
is laid, these bones must be forced
apart to allow its free passage. Wher
these bones are soft and pliable. ano
spread sufficient to allow three fingers
to be placed between them, 1t is ar
indication that the hen is laying. i
they are hard and bony, and close
together. the hen would not be con
sidered as laying at that time.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05
POMACE MAKES
A FERTILIZER
Waste From Apples May Also
be Used as Hog Feed-An
Excellent Way TO
Dispose of 1t.

Apple pomace can be used as fer
tilizer. 1t will add humns 10 the soil.
Never put the pomace in the orchard,
as 1t spreads fungous diseases and in
sects which otherwise would be de-
stroyed
Hogs eat pomace readily. And that,
says Albert Dickens, professor of hor-
.iculture at the Kansas Agricultural
college, is one of the best ways to dis
pose of 1t. Do not feed pomace to
attening hogs; as the acid In 1t Will
,et their teeth on edge. and they may
sat less.
Pomace Ia sometimes placed In baIs
reis and covered with water. vinegar
being made in this way. This is an
unsatisfactory method II there Is very
title juice left In the pomace. Flies
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05
HARD TO DROP
But Many Drop It.

A young Calf. wife talks about
coffee:
ut was hard to drop Mocha and
Java and give Postum trial, but my
nerves were SO shattered that | was
q nervous wreck and Of course that
means all kinds Of ills.
AT first l thought bicycle riding
caused it and | gave 1t up. but my con.
dition remained unchanged. | did not
want to acknowledge coffee caused the
trouble for | was very fond of 1t.
about that time a friend came to
live with us, and l noticed that after
he had been with us week he would
not drink his coffee any more. | asked
bin the reason. He replied, / have
not had a headache since | left off
drinking coffee, some months ago, till
last week, when began again, here at
your table. | don't see how anyone
can like coffee, anyway, after drink
Ing Postum!
II said nothing, but at once ordered
package of Postum. That was five
months ago, and we have drank no
coffee since, except on two occasions
when we had company, and the result
each time was that my husband could
not sleep, but lay awake and tossed
and talked half the night. We were
convinced that coffee caused his sui
(tering, so we returned to Postum, con-
WINGED that the coffee was an enemy,
instead of friend, and he Is troubled
no more by insomnia.
II, myself, have gained 8 pounds In
weight, and my nerves have ceased to
ouiyer. It seems so easy now to quit
the old coffee that caused our aches
and ills and take up Postum" Name
given by Postum Co.. Battle Creek
Mich.
Read the little book, 1.-THE Road tc
MELVILLE in pkgs. There's reason
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from sams 20 70. .a ns 80
interest.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05
No Wonder She RIushed.

Two of the University of Pennsyl-
vania track runners passed learned
and preoccupied professor showing a
young woman visitor through the
Gardens"
With a dainty SILVER, the girl re-
marked:
ITS dreadfully cold-isn't ito be
without stockings?"
The professors mind turned for a
moment from contemplation of the
fourth dimension.
Then why did you leave them orr
he asked. -Lippincott' Magazine.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05
Mot That Kind.

at would save lot of trouble said
a newspaper man the other day to
Representative Slayden of Texas, aft
err the Democratic caucus on the
Henry resolution to investigate the
money trust" "if you would allow US
to attend the caucus"
ION the contrary" replied Mr.. Stay
den. with a twinkle In his eye, Il
thought 1t would make a lot of
trouble"
We'll, can't you give me an in.
terview on 1t, now that the fight Is
over?"
NO" answered Mr.. Slayden. at
would be against my principles. Il
never kiss and tell"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05
Naturally.

Robert. at the age OF twelve, was
much puzzled over one question In
his examination paper on civics. t
ran, "If the president, vice-president.
and all the members of the cabinet
should die, who would officiatef" Rack
ing his brain in vain to remember the
order OF succession, happy thought
came to him, and he wrote:
THE r"-Woman's Home
Companion.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05
Cold Welcome.

A clergyman in small town was
deploring the fact that none of the
couples that came in from the coun-
toy to be married stopped at his house
for the purpose.
well, brother" said the man ad-
dressed, what can you expect with
that big sign on the tree there: Five
dollars fine for hitching here? =
Youths Companion.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05
AS II Sounded to Him.

Young Fred was on his way to his
grandmother's home. The train reach
ed small station
Bunker Hill" shouted the brake
man, putting his head in at the door.
Bunker Hit"
Mamma, mammal" demanded
Fred. What has she done that they
treat her that way?"
What way, my child?" inquired his
mother.
Why" explained Fred, didn't the
conductor say Bump her heels?'"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05
Bacon Breeds.

The large black hog, a bacon breed
much in favor in England. is but little
known in this country. there being but
four herds as far as is known. They
are long. deep-bodied. with enormous
dropping ears. The shoulders are
light, the carcass is rather limp. but
the bacon is as fine as any Tamworth
bacon
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05
The uqly Brute.

See that measuring worm crawl
ing up my skirt?" cried Mrs. Bienks.
That's sign I'm going to have a
new dress"
growled Mr.. Bjenks And while he's
about 1t, have him send a hookworm
to do you up the back. I'm tired of
the job"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05
SUMMING II up

WAS the charity ball success?"
''Oh, yes, indeed. They say the
gowns must have cost half million
ut least"
And how much was raised for
charity?"
why, nearly $500. Wasn't that
Gne?"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05
When Your EYES Need Care

Try Murine Eye Remedy. No Smarting-Feels
Fine-Acts Quickly. Try IL for Red, Weak,
Watery Eyes and Granuated Eyelids. Illus
trated Book In each Package. Murine Is
compounded by our oculists-not "Patent Med
icine"-but used In successful Physicians Prne-
tice for many years. Now dedicated TO the Pub
lie and sold by Druggists at 25c and Soc per Bottle.
Murine Eye salve In Aseptic Tubes, 25c and b0c.
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05
GUARDING AGAINST Scratches.

One of the best preyentives of
scratches in horses Is to keep the
feet clean. If mud is permitted to
dry on the fetlocks irritation is likely
to enSue.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05
Starting In Hons.

The amount of capital required to
launch an energetic farmer in the hog
raising business is not great. and If
care is exercised, fair profits will be
obtained the first year.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05
Money In Hons.

farmer near Husum, Wash, owns
500 acres Of undeveloped land cover
ed with oak trees which he has fenced
hog-tight. Last year he fatteued SOC
hsgs on acorns, feeding only sack
worth Of grain.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05
,TwIxt satan and the Sea:

"'Nt SShNh e''A N'S 1853
Doctor-Ydu are In pretty BAD
shape. You must stop going to those
cheap restaurants.
Patient-Bht, doctor the prices ab
the other places would make me still
sickness.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05
Coal Ashes and Manure.

The siftings from coal ashes, when
placed on poultry droppings. Absorb
liquids. fix volatile ammonia, prevent
offensive doors, and thus are of value
In preserving the qualities of the drop
pings for fertilizing purposes.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05

A very successful remedy for pelvic
catarrh is hot douches of Paxtine An
tiseptic, at druggists, 25c box or sent
postpaid on receipt of price by The
Paxton Toilet, Co, Boston, Mass.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05
q nlnlornat.

Don't ask girl for kiss unr.
less
Unless you want one?"
mo, unless you don't"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05
un to the Minute.

well, she has succeeded in doing
the latest thing, anyhow"
whats that?"
"Eloped with her fathers aviator"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05

A long life ana a merry one may be ex-
pected by those who use Garfield Tea, the
natural herb regulator. For sale at all drug
stores.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05

AS corrective for indigestion and regu-
lator OF the system, no remedy can excel In
purity and efficiency Garfield Tea.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05

II you intend to do mearsIting,
wait till tomorrow: but If you are go
ing to a noble thing, do 1t now.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05

Doing is The great thing. For IL.
resolutely, people do what Is right, in
time they come to like doing it.-Rus.
kin.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05

Education does not mean teaching
people to know what they do not
know; it means teaching them to be-
have as they do not behave.-Ruskin.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05

The young man who marries an
heiress may not have to wait SO years
In order to celebrate his golden we'd
ding.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05

DR.. Pierces Pleasant Pellets first put
up 40 years ago. They regulate and invig-
crate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar
coated tiny granules.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05

mrs. wtnslow,a soothing Syrup for ohildrel
teethinR, softens the gums, reduces infiamma
ton. allays pain, cures wind collie. Csc bottle
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05
Small announcement.

Kate-They say a woman is as old
as she looks.
Maud-Never mind, dear; we all
know you are only twenty-six.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05

sphinx Eye" is Epidemic In the Spring.
Try Murine Eye Remedy for Reliable Relief
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05

Some people love to tell the truth
when they think It will hurt.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05

The man who makes hay when the
sun shines doesn't have to borrow
his neighbours umbrella when 1t rains.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05
Probably Mo Exception.

Jones has invented an airship."
Then it's bound to be a success"
why so?,'
IAN his other schemes have gone
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05

PILES CURED IN To IL DAYS
Your druggist will refund money II PAXO ONT
MENr fails To my care Of Itching, Blind.
Bleeding or protruding Files In 10 ID days. BIC.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05

Some women are passing fair-and
some others cannot pass.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05
The Reasonfor IL.

THAT candidate certainly has a
skillful way of working on peoples
feelings"
But, then, you know, he's dentist"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05

Il hear that firms going under
yes, they're going up
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05

When the Millennium comes Garfield Tea
and Holy Church will not be longer needed
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05

and other insects that are drawn by
decaying matter will give trouble If
cider is made In this way.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05

A woman seldom eats IL there is
anything else for her to do.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-04-05

i want ever. person
who Is bilious, consti-
pnted or hap nny atom.
ach or liver r.ili ent to
send for II free package
OF my puw-Paw Pills
/ want to prove that
they positively cure In
digestion, Sour 5tonr
ach, Belclling, Wind,
Headac he, Nervous
ness, SleeplessneEs and
are an infallIble cure
Knr(,nua tinniinn-iT To do