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The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08
ADVANTAGE OF DEEP TILLAGE
Drouth Of 1911 Stirred Up Interest
Among Farmers on Problem Of
Moisture Conservation.

The great drouth of 1911 caused a
crop shrinkage of hundreds OF mil
lions of bushels. But 1t wrought
benefit that cannot be calculated. 1t
stirred up an interest in deep tilling,
and the conservation Of moisture that
will spread until every farmer knows
how to protect his crops against the
dryest season. You hear deep tillage
discussed at the farming congresses.
says the Farm, Stock and Home. You
read about it In every leading farm
paper. 1t is the talk at the institutes
and oranges. 1t will not be many years
nutil We are getting out OF our poor
soil all that 1t Is capable Of producing
and that, too, without soil mining"
or 'soil robbing.'
The introduction Of deep tillage
tools Is another reason for the wide
spread determination to go deeper
into the soil, at this time. Heretofore
1t has been exceedingly difficult for
the farmer to till as deeply as recon-
mended with the ordinary plows at his
command. But such tools have proved
that they not only till soil deeply but
that they make n pulverized seed bed
all In one operation. The seed bed
prepared by such tools is thus an am
pie reservoir to hold the early spring
rains. 1t will absorb three times as
much moisture as n shallow titled
field. The farther down the moisture
goes the less the evaporation. The
farther down the soil is pulverized the
roots will go. thus getting all the
drink they need even when no rain
falls. We have plenty Of moisture
now. Heavy rains everywhere. We
will have oceans OF water all winter
and next spring. 1t may make thought
less people tired to think about water
now-but the long-headed farmer
knows that he will need water just as
much next July and August as he did
In 19ll-and he will prepare to
save it,
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08
MATCH THE HAIR AND EYES
Appropriate Touch Of Color In the Tol-
lette Adds Immensely to tho
Appearance.

To be becomingly dressed is the de-
sire Of every woman worthy Of the
name. and here would say one is
greatly helped towards this end II in
ones toilette a touch Of color to
match the hair and eyes is introduced.
It accentuates ones points" For ex-
ample, an ideal dance frock for lark
haired girl would be pale green shot
with mauve crepe de sole. This EN-.
phasizes the black hair and brown
eyes of the wearer.
To the woman with brown hair
which has golden lights one COM
mends the new color, which Is of
greenish gold. And as hair Of this
color is frequently accompanied by
gray eyes, which almost invariably
have a yellowish halo around the iris.
this Is the color for her.-Chicago In
ter Ocean.
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08
New Flame Color,

A positive furore is noticeable now
for flame colors. The glowing red
tones that are seen in the feather
decked hats Of the winter season are
repeated In the ballroom. where fame.
carnation, rhododendron. rose, cerise
and currant shades make vivid splash
es Of color.
In simple lustrous velvet, softened
about the bodice by silver lace or
cream net, these red frocks are espe-
cially effective for midwinter enter
itainments. and while the dowagers and
young married women choose this IA
brio and satin the debutantes appear
in chiffon and mousseline de sole that
are equally bright, in some cases made
up over white and usually touched
with silver, crystal or cut steel embel-
tlishments. ...--........ .-..s-..-
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08
PLAN FOR SAVING RAINFALL
PIow the Field as Soon as Crop Has
Been Harvested and Follow This
Up With Drag.

Moisture conservation is not sure
though. knows what three or four
inches of additional rain during a dry
season will do, and when 1t is realized
that 1t is possible and feasible to con-
serve moisture to that extent 1t begins
to look as though the saving OF mois-
ture from one year to another would
help some in case OF short rainfall.
Three or four inches OF rain carried
over from one season to the next
means three or four hundred tons OF
water an acre in the subsoil-water
enough to carry growing crop
through any ordinary dry weather. 1t
Is possible to carry even more than
this from one year to another. says
A. II. Leidigh. assistant professor OF
crops at the Kansas agricultural col
lege. How can the rainfall be saved?
Plow the field rs soon as the crop has
been harvested. lf 1t Is spring or sum-
mer, follow the plow with n drag.
The rains will soak into the soil In
stead OF running of the surface or
evaporating. Fall plowing should not
be dragged, as there is danger OF the
soil either packing or becoming dry
and blowing. The extra expense OF
following such a plan ought not to
cost more than a dollar an acre at
most. Many places It could be done
mt a much smaller cost 1t pays big
interest on the Investment even at the
higher figure.
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08
SEPARATE SKIRT A.NECEsSlTY
Many Materials From Which &
Choose, but Garment Must Be In
Ones Wardrobe.

II you would profit by the example
Of French tailors, you will order sep
arate skirts of one Of the following
materials:
First, a double-faced cloth that has
leaped into important place is being
used. It practically trims itself. and
will be very popular for this econom.
ical reason.
Then there are cheviots and serges
for lightweight models. and all colors
are in vogue, the neutral shades and
dark blue leading.
Heavy fancy suitings are very popu.
lar. The English tweeds and mixed
suitings are having q tremendous
rfavoritism shown them by the leading
houses.
Tailored skirts are not SO straight in
outline. many showing slashed effects
at the side, and all are made walking
length.
Some have a slightly raised waist.
band, so that no belt Is needed. while
others show a normal line, with a
stitched band attached to the skirt
On others. a back panel is attached
with a modified front edge that ex.
tends toward the front. thus forming a
belt or girdle.
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08

~ EW models from Paris in mourn
ing millinery show a degree Of
IL style and smartness which is
hard to achieve In any apparel
having less Individuality than this
special class. A turban and q hat,
both designed for widow. are pic
tured here. They are wonderful ex-
amples OF this class. OF millinery.
The turban. which might more con-
sistently be called a turban.bonnet. is
as simple In outline as possible and
covered with English Grape drawn
smoothly over the crown. Its distinc-
ton lies in the graceful draping and
great length Of the beautiful veil. A
width Of Grape. two yards long. is I'm
ished with a hem set on at the bot
tom a quarter Of yard deep. The
other end is wound about the turban
frame, exactly in the fashion Of an
Oriental turban. The Grape veil thus
provides drapery for the turban. a
scarf about the shoulders and the reg
ulation Widows veil. all In one. A
ruche is not worn with this Grape tur.
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08

ban, but Is in evidence In toques and
bonnets when there is q preference
for It.
The beautiful sailor shape with
square crown and rolling brim. is GOV.
cred with a dull-finished black SILK.
A band Of Grape as wide as the crown
Is laid smoothly about it. A broad
Grape bow is poised across the front
with a crape-covered buckle at its
center.
The long Grape veil laid in double
box plait and sewed to the under
brim, close to the head. is q purely
decorative feature. although It may be
worn about the neck in a scarflike
manner. This fashion OF wearing the
drape like a throw about the neck
may bring about lengthening OF the
veil. It is a very graceful fashion.
Since Grape is manufactured 30 that
it is waterproof. it is as useful, In
deed, more useful. than fabrics not 80
protected, and may be used more free
ly than ever before.
JULIA soTToMLEY.
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08
GOOD BREEDING BIRDS HIGH
Eggs From Fowls May Be Secured at
Quite Reasonable Figures at
Season When Most Needed.

Good breeding birds in the spring
of the year are scarce and hard to
get. Such as have been kept through
the winter being held at high price
and frequently can not be bought at
all. 1t is certain that birds which
have been selected and mated up for
the use Of the owner will not be read
lily disposed OF at such prices as
would make them a profitable invest
ment for the buyer. Though eggs
from these birds may be bought at
quite reasonable figures. and the buy
er will thus be enabled to secure the
best Of stock at n season when most
needed and at prices which will per-
init of their profitable use.
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08
A WOMAN DOCTOR
Was Quick to See That Coffee Poison
Was Doing the Mischief.

A lady tells of a bad case of coffee
poisoning. and tells 1t in a way so sim
pie and straightforward that literary
skill could not improve 1t.
II had neuralgia headaches for 12
years." she says. land have suffered
untold agony. When l first began to
have them l weighed 140 pounds. but
they brought me down to 40.
II went to many doctors and they
gave me only temporary relief. So I
suffered on, till one day. a woman
doctor advised me to drink Postum.
She said l looked like was coffee
poisoned.
so began to drink Postum. and
gained Is pounds in the first few
weeks and am still gaining. but not so
fast as at first. My headaches began
to leave me after had used Postum
about two weeks-long enough. I ex-
pect 10 get the coffee poison out Of
my system.
Now that a few months have pass
ed since began to use Postum, I can
gladly say that l never know what q
neuralgia headache Is like any more.
and 1t was nothing but Postum that
relieved me.
Before I used Postum I never
went out alone: l would get bewilder-
ed and would not know which way to
turn. Now | go alone and my head
Is as clear as a bell. My brain and
nerves are stronger than they have
been for years." Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek. Mich.
.,Tb,ra'u rooson and n 10 o4p1a In
ed in tho little book. THE Road to
Wellville." In pkgs.
Ever rend the above letterS A new
one nppenrs from time to time. They
nrr genuine. true, and full Of huna \
Interest.
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08

These bright days make work In the
poultry yard real pleasure.
Plucking Of the fowls begins imme-
dately after killing and should be
rapidly done.
The success OF turkey raising de,
pends upon the kind OF care given for
the first five or six weeks.
Geese fattened wholly on pasture or
with the addition OF little corn make
Il tender, juicy article of flesh not to
be equaled.
Chickens will not scratch when
they are overfed nor when there Is no
feed in the litter. The idea Is to keep
them scratching.
The successful feeding OF poultry
depends largely on the ability of the
feeder to notice the condition of the
chickens on feed.
The material from which eggshells
are made Is carbonate OF lime, and
there are many forms in which this
may be furnished.
vigor and health are necessary II
way these can be gained Is through
proper care and feed.
Hens that are not laying these days
can be coaxed sometimes by feeding
them a small amount of cut bone or
fresh meat In some form.
A shed Of poles covered with straw
and open to the south will winter the
geese nicely II provided with clean.
fresh bedding from time to time.
A small flock of healthy hens. given
the best of care and attention. will
give yearly profit of 81 per hen
after paying for the food consumed.
There are several signs that indi
cate good health-a bright red comb.
activity. readiness for food. and n
glossy and smooth appearance Of the
feathers.
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08

Austrian blue cloth makes q smart
little coat in this style. The long re-
vers, which is continued quite to foot
Of coat, is faced with black satin to
within half an inch Of edge: It Is also
cut out about the bust line to show
the material facing on which are sewn
three small satin.covered buttons. The
cuffs are to match. A belt Of material
stitched at edge is worn at waist-line.
Hat of black beaver with quilts at
side.
Materials required for coat, 2N
yards so inches wide. yard satin 20
Inches wide.
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08
Excusable Mistake.

The irascible old gentleman had Or
dered n chicken. but when he got 1t
he wasn't satisfied-some people
never are.
waiter" he yelled. bring a charge
OF dynamite and n hatchet and an ex-
ira double steam power coke hammer.
This chickens got to be carved. even
II 1t is made OF dreadnought steel"
The waiter was desolate. Very
sorry. SIR" he said. but that always
was peculiar bird. 1t even object
ed to be killed. though we do every
thing with the greatest OF kindness.
But this bird. sir. actually flew away.
and we had to shoot 1t. sir-yes. shoot
tit flew on to the top Of house
and"
Say no more." said the old gentle.
man. II see 1t all now. You shot Mt
1t and brought down the weathercock
by mistake. John, 1t Is all forgiven"
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08
Work 6eoets Work.

George w. Perkins. the New York
financier. was talking about the scar
city OF the $4,000 n year man-the
man actually worth n $4,000 SALARY.
THE advantage Of the $4,000 a
year man." he said. "is not alone that
he works splendidly-it is also that
under him everybody else works
splendidly. There's a Chinese pro-
verb" he said. that expresses exactly
what l mean:
"If a farmer is diligent the soil
will not be lazy"
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08
The Careful Valentine.

There is young man in this town
who likes the ladies'. but who doesn't
wish to be captured. Consequently his
attentions are rather timorous. He
went to poetical friend recently. and
spoke thusly:
Say. old man. you are something
Of a poet"
what OF it,"
II want you to help me get up val
entine for young lady"
What do you want to say?'
well, | want to say something sort
OF tender, don't you know. but at the
same time | don't want to commit my
self, understand"
But you don't want n poet to draw
up your valentine. What you want Is
a lawyer"
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08
Attendant Was Wise

Jones had just run over to see II
Mr.. and Mrs. Blank would go to the
theater with them. Mrs. Bank was
sorry. but unfortunately, Blank was
out. Probably he |as at the ciuD.
She would telephone. The Following
conversation ensued:
'Halloa! Is this the--club? Is
my husband there? Halloa! MOI
there? Sure? Well. all right. then:
but, hold on, how do you know?
haven't even told you my name"
"There aln't anybody's husband
here--never." was the wise attendants
reply.
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08
DOCTORS FAILED
RESTORED BY PERUNA.
Catarrh Of the Lungs
Threatened Her life

Miss Ninette Porter, Braintree, Ver-
mont, writes: II have been cured by
Peruna.
Il had several hemorrhages Of the
lungs. The doctors did not help me
much and would never have cured me.
Il saw q testimonial In Peruna
almanac OF case similar to mine. and
! commenced using 1t.
Il was not able to walt on myself
when began using it. gained very
slowly at first, but could see that 1t
was helping me.
after had taken 1t a while COM
menced to raise up stringy. sticky
substance from my lungs. This grew
less and less in quantity as I contin-
ued the treatment.
Il grew more fleshy than had been
for long time, and now call myself
WELL"
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08
Pointed Paragraphs.

Fate seems to have picked out
some men to be punching bags and
some to be door mats.
When it comes to getting something
for nothing. his Satanic majesty Is at
the top of the heap.
An old bachelor says it Is time for
n man to think OF marrying when he
hasn't anything else to worry him.
Breathes there man with soul so
dead who never to himself has said.
"How much easier | could bear my
neighhor's burden than my own!'
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08
Alfalfa Leaves Rich,

Alfalfa leaves are richer in body
and egg-making material than oil
meal. Alfalfa is palatable; It keeps
the bowels in Just the right condi-
ton for promoting good digestion and
health. 1t is rich in both protein and
mineral matter. the two essential ma.
terials for growth and for eggs.
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08
Rules for Business Men

Don't worry: don't overbuy; don't
60 security.
Keep high vitality: keep insured:
keep sober: keep cool.
Stick to chosen pursuits. but not to
chosen methods.
Be content with small beginnings
and develop them.
Be wary OF dealings with unsuccess-
full men.
Be cautious. but when bargain Is
made stick to 1t.
Keep down expenses. but don't be
stingy.
Make friends. but not favorites.
Don't take new risks to retrive old
losses.
Stop a bad account at once.
Make plans ahead. but don't make
them in cast iron.
Don't tell what you are going to do
until you have done 1t.
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08
His Friendship.

He-I know how this catastrophe
has crippled you. and as one OF your
Oldest friends should like to help
you. l will buy your furniture for 30O
francs.
She-You're very KIND. but ! have
Just sold it for 1876 francs.
He-What? You allowed yourself
to be robbed like that?
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08
WatAr aoftAnaH.

One Of the best water.softeners for
winter use ia that Of mixture of al
mond meal, powdered borax, and oat-
meal. These powders should be sifted
together and then enclosed in small
muslin bags.
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08
A Poor GueSser,

Wedmore-Before | married. learn.
ed to live on half my income.
Singleton-And found that 1t was
wise step. eh?
Wedmore-Yes. only n half was the
wrong proportion-I should have made
It an eighth.
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08
Ecru ak Xalla.

Wells of ecru silk lace with wide
mesh are being shown In Paris, and
are more becoming than the white
ones to women with dark skin.
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08
Elegant Language.

"a poet speaks OF himself as a
blind voyager across the bitter
seas"
perhaps an overindulgence In fancy
food has given him an acute sensa-
tion OF NAL de mer."
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08
How She Landed Him.

Maisie-I hate sofa pillows. cozy
corners and tides. II | ever keep
house I'll arrange everything solely Tor
comfort, for
Morton-Sweetheart name the day.
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08
Dry Farm ldea.

The dry farming idea Is built on
moisture conservation. and 1t Is
sound.
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08
At the Aviation Meeting.

Mme vanite-Well. it certainly
was not worth putting on my nice new
pair of boots!
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08

Tommy-Say. Pop. does a person
ever get something for nothing?
Papa-Sometimes.a and a prison SEN
tence usually goes with 1t.
The Ordway new era., 1912-03-08

FOR sALE-iO ACRE BEARING ORCHARD IN
Mesa Co Colo; Pniisndc irrigation dist; near
town; all convcniences Barby. BOX 3l0. Chicago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-11
Girl Decides to
Leave Her Mother
and Become a Nun

Mrs Frances johnson made q mothers
sacrifice In county court Friday. She save
up her daughter. Miss Frances Larsen Of
the Good Shepherd home. who Is TO be-
come a nun.
Mrs. Johnson suffered a long illness.
beginning ten years ago, and recovered
her health only recently. Realizing that
with her poor health she could not
properly care for her children. she gave
them up. Some were adopted: the daogh.
ter. Frances. was placed in the Good
Shepherd home.
In health again and able 10 provide
for Frances Mrs. johnson wanted her
to come and live with her. She was u=-
able 10 see her daughter at the home
and went into the county court with a
habeas corpus action. alleging that the
girl was being held In the home against
her own will. In response to the habeas
corpus summons Miss Larson appeared
and declared she was not held against her
viii. but desired to remain in the home
and become q nun.
Mrs. johnson pleaded with her daughter
to so home with her. but Miss Larson
said her mind was made up and she
believed she ought TO enter the sisterhood.
Mrs. johnson resigned herself to the
loss Of her daughters eornpanionship,
saying she was willing to let her 30 II
she felt she should. They bade each other
an affectionats farewell and the glrl went
back to the home.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-11

intendent Of the Nebraska division. In
1904 he left the Union Pacific to become
superintendent of the Lehigh Valley road.
remaining with that company until a.
couple OF years ago. when he went with
the Illinois Central.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-11
Mrs. Paul Recaptures
House in Florence
She Once Occupied

Mrs. John S. Paul. divorced wife
Of JOIN & Paul. former mayor Of Flor
encs. took the Law into her own hsnds
Thursday night and recaptured the house
from which Paul had driven Der BY. .
county court lawsuit
Paul went into county court and swore
out . warrant for his former wife's ar
rest on q charge Of threatening 10 kill
He wants her placed under = bond to
keep the peace
Last week Paul started foreibis en-
Try suit against his former wife because
she refused TO yacate q house owned
by him Late Thursday Afternoon
Judge Crawford issued a writ Of
restitution in favor Of Pzal and Mrs.
Paul sas forced to give up the house.
Thursday Plight she captured II and when
her former husband demanded surrendss
Of the premises she refused He says she
threatened his HE.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-11
Baxter to Head Big
Alaskan Railroad

Letters received from Robert W. Bax-
ter, general superintendent of the Illinois
Central. with headquarters in Chicago.
confirm the report that he has resigned
TO become president Of the Alaska Steam
ship company and the Copper River &
Northwestern Railroad companies.
Mr.. Baxter was with the Union Pacific
for many years. serving as general agent
under the receivers. and later as super
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-11
COUNCIL In LAST SESSION
Canvass Complete and Commission.
ers Declared Elected.
pfficiai Count Reveals Changes. hut
Standing OF the Candidates IL
Not Altered - Expense
Accounts Filed.

The city council held lis last meeting
yesterday. The ballots were counted and
szhe result OF the vote at the election an
then formally declared elected and PFesi-
dent Louis Bsrks happily pronounced the
1tath sentence. No more meetings win
- held unless by special call.
"A few changes were made In the off,
iEal count ali the candidates had q few
sl<ss votea. but kept their same positions.
xhe total vote was is.7ie
Charles withnell received the highest
number Of votes. having ise more than
kEAyor Dahlman received. Joe d. Hum
mel received ~ more votes than Alfred
e Kennedy. the highest man on the
Cstixens' Union ticket.
Following Is the total vote cast. as
,khown BY the official count:
@chsries H. wlthnell. iose.
james c. Dahlman. iess7
Th0mss McGovern. iona
a c. Kugel. s.sz1
-A1ehn J. Ryder s.se.
Dan B. Butler. s.7Si-
Joe B. Hummel s.si.
Alfred G. Kennsdy. ATS
s1phn L. Nsbie. 500
William A. Rediek. 7.sss
eeorEs H. Thummel. s.s2
frank A. Fursy. 7.3E.
a. y. Funkhouser. 7.Isi.
john A. Swanson. 6Ns
Adfsstnent 3. Began.
While the new commissioners DO not
&<sums office until next week or the
week following. REIMBURSEMENT has already
b<gnn and win be carried out about a.
BANNED when the directors return from,
> mp 70 Des Aoines.
: Fred II, cosgrovs win 90 cut Of the
k1nptroller's office and his place win
- filled temporarily BY Charles Melon
ID his deputy. Before the new commits
e.eners bad resolved certificates Of cleo
1on they had been svznped with applles.
uens for jobs.
candidates are slowly flung their az
r<nss sccogntk- The folloving have
H'-ds Withheld. 81: Ryder. s1ss. Hum
A.s.s tiGz; Kassi. tsk; AcGovern. nz s
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-11

Sellers notified the police and Detectives
Pattullo and Mcdonald took up the case.
The attaches Of the hotel became very
indignant when the police officers took up
the inquiry. and when a police reporter
appeared there for information he was
ordered from the hotel.
The officers say that Mrs. Sellers does
not know whether she lost the gem in
the hotel, at theater or upon the street.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-11

Dynamite Wrecks Buildings
as completely as coughs and colds wreck
lungs. Cure them quick with DR.. Kings
New Discovery. 5cc and 800. For sale
by Beaton Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-11
Paxton Hotel Guest
Loses Big Diamond

In some unknown manner Mrs. Sellers.
a guest of the Paxton hotel. lost a karat
and half diamond pin Thursday. Mrs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-11

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