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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-06
TWO BOYS SLhIy ET RATTLESNAEr.
Whale The YeaF.lll;l BABY Vas Drowned
In a Wash Tub.

Raleigh. n. c May 81. a special
to the News and Observer from
Greenville, Pitt county, says that
news has just reached there of the
distressing death Of three little chill
dren of George Adams, just across
the line in Craven county. Two
boys, the eldest eight, were killed
by ratllesnake bite and the baby,
a year Old, was drowned in wash
tub.
Alrs. Adams was washing clothes
in the yard. the children near by.
Squawles we're heard from . setting
hen on her nest and Mrs. Adams
told the eight-year-old boy to throw
the hen off the nest. The boy put
his hand in the nest and withdrew it
with q cry that the hen had pecked
him. TIE second boy went after
the hen but quickly screamed that
the hen had recked nina, Mrs.
Adams LEFT the year-old baby near
the wash tub and hurried to the
boys.
In the nest, to her borrow, she
found q rattlesnake and recognized
that it was the snake that had bitten
the BOYS. In her anxiety to do some
thing for the injured boys she for
got her baby end when she got back
to the wash tub found the child had
climbed into the water in the tub
and was drowned The two boys
b;;ten by the rattlesnakc died lie
same day and the three children
were buried together.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-06
Copper Cssseroies.

Among the novelties for the tabl
are tiny individual copper casserolea
These are highly bronzed and have
small. fat handles. Fish, eggs, etc,
orc some Of the things that are serv-
ed in them. They look we'll on a
dinner table and commend them
selves because CT novelty.
The houselzeeper Of today is always
looking for something new. 1t is her
pride and her delight to set N origin
al table and have something that in
terests her guests IS well as the food
does.
These little casse-clns can be serv-
ed at any meal. It is not necessary to
keep them for dinner entree.
Shirred eggs go in them for break
fest and Inacaroni with cheese for
luncheon.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-06
Three Siingy Men.

It is said that three of the stingiest
men in the State were in town yes
terday. One of them will not drink
rs much water as he wants unless it
be from another mans well. The
second forbids any Of his family
from writing anything but small
hand" as it is waste of ink to
make large letters. The third stops
his c!ocl, at night in order to save
wear aud tear on the machinery.
Al! Of them decline to take their
county paper on the ground that it
is terrible strain on their specta-
cIes to read newspapers, even in the
day time. -Mocksville Herald
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-06
Salad Dressina Without Oil.

One egg beaten, one-half cup vine
gar, one-half teaspoon mustard, one
half teaspoon salt, one tablespoon
sugar. Stir all together and cook In
double boiler until thick as custard.
Take eff stove and stir in one-fourth
cup cream.
Salad Dressing Eo. 2-Iolks or
three eggs, one teaspoon OF mustard
two teaspoons Of salt, two tablespoons
Of sugar, two tablespoons OF butter,
one cup milk, one-half cup hot vine
gar, cook in double boiler and add the
beaten whites Of three eggs last. Wlll
keen for some time.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-06
E-Snct EHSS;nS,

Make a srongecake with one tea
cup sugar, one tea cup -four, pinch
OF baking powder, three eggs and one
Tablespoonful of milk; beat eggs, add
Gugar, then -four, milk and baking
powder; pnt n weIl-groa5ed oval
cake tin ana bake q nice brown; turn
cut tc cool; then scoop out inside;
brush outside over with two kinds Of
Jelly and sprinkle grated cocoanut
over it while damp; fill the inside
with stewed fruit; pile whipped cream
on top; decorate with cherries, then
take two long strips of angelica
twisted together and place over pud-
ding to represent a handle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-06
MoSe Was Lazy.

a typical Southern nanny" en-
tered the Office of a well-known at
torney, and after mopping her shin
ing brow with bandanna handker-
chief, said to the man at the desk:
"hh wants t git a divO'ce f'om
nah hushan', Nose Lightfoot F."
"On what grounds?" asked the at
torney.
He's jes' natchelly wufess," was
the reply.
What is your husbands occupa-
tion?"
He jas' sets roun' de house all
day and p'tends to mind de baby"
"pocs he take good care of the
child?"
"n"ed e do not! He is too lazy.
Dis mawnil' he tried to make do
dawg rock de cradle by tpin' its tail
to one oh dc rockers"
did the scheme work."
Land sakcs, no! Nose am so ev-
ahlastin' grouchy dat he couldn't
speak enough kind words to make
De dawg wag it's tall"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-06
Rolled Round Steak,

Take nice round steak (cut thin,
and cut it into four pieces; pepper
and salt both sides; chop a good sized
onion very fine and spread over the
pieces Of steak; grate some hard
bread and sprinkle literally on top Of
onions. Now roll up each piece CT
steak SO the onion and bread will be
on the inside and tie securely with
string so they will not unroll in cook
ing. Put a generous piece Of lard in
deep iron frying pan and when it
is smoking hot put in your meat rolls;
brown them on all sides and then add
enough hot water to cover Boil
slowly for one hour. ThicI.en the
gravy with a little flour. Remove
strings before serving.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-06
Pecnle Tell About Coed Things.

Twenty years ago few people in
the world knew of such prepara-
ton as powder for the feet. To-
day after the genuine merit CT Al
lens Foot-Ease has been told year
after by one gratified person to an
other, there are millions abroad and
in this country who would as soon
90 without a dentifrice as without
the daily use of Aliens Foot-Ease.
1t is a cleanly, wholesome, healing,
antiseptic powder to be shaken into
the shoes, which hes given rest and
comfort to tired and aching feet in
all parts of the world. It cures
while you walk. Over 10000 testl-
monials of cures Of smarting,
swollen, tender. perspiring feet. 1t
prevents friction and wear Of stock
jrgs and will save in your stocking
bill ten times its cost each year.
limitations pay the dealer larger
profit, otherwise you would never
he offered a substitute when you
ask for Aliens Foot-Ease, the orlgl-
nal aatiseptic powder for the feet.
Il rivas restfulness and a sprlngy
feeling that makes you forget you
have feet. Aliens Foot-Ease is the
greatest comfort discovery OF the
age and so easy to use. 1t prevents
soreness, blisters or putting. Don't
oo on YOUR vacation without pack
age Of Aliens Foot-Ease. Sold eve
~ Csc Don't accept any suhstl-
tnte Sample sent free. Address,
Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. I.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-06
Pepper Salads,

These individual appetizers may be
stuffed with any salad mixture, white
potatoes and mayonnaise, cucumber
and tomatoes, or boiled slaw made Of
red cabbage seasoned with caraway
seeds. sugar and vinegar. If the last
is used it must be drained dry Of liquid
before it is put in the peppers. A lit
tie top Is cut off these at the stem
end, and after the filling is put in the
top is put back and held securely with
a bit Of clean twine. The seeds and
pith must be removed from the pep
pers of course or else they will be too
hot to eat.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-06
Makes The EafI0R Gasp.

The awful list Of injuries on a
Fourth of July staggers humanity.
Set over against it, however. is the
wonderful healing, by Bucklen's $
Arr,ca Salve, of thousands, who
suffered from burns, cuts, bruises,
h,]Iet wounds tr explosions. It's
the quick healer of boils, ulcers, &C.
zema sore lips or piles. 25 cents at
z r Whitehead Company's.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-06
Move Cn Now!

says a policeman to a street crowd,
AMI W hacks heads if it don't. Move
On now says the biz. harsh miner
al pill to bowel congestion and suf-
fering follows. DR.. Kings New
Life Pills don bulGozc The bowels.
They gently persuade them to right
action, and health follows. q cents
at E. T. Whitehead Com2any's.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-06
How to Keep Your Thread,

The following plan is most satis-
factory one for keeping the various
spools of thread which accumulate in
a sewing machine dresser from get
ting into an almost hopeless mass OF
ENHANCEMENT. Into a small board,
which exactly fits the bottom Of the
drawer, drive at intervals of one and
one-half inches two wire nails. Upon
the projecting ends OF these nails place
the spools and they will remain sta
tiOnary.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-06
Hints for the Farmers Wife.

To keep celery fresh wrap the stalks
in cloth. wet in cold water and place
in a cold place on the ice.
Biting off the thread when sewing.
which is habit with many, scrapas
the enamel from the teeth and ex-
poses the nerve, causes suffering, q
visit to the dentist and heavy bill
to pay.
To remove scratches on furniture
rub with cloth dipped in boiled
linseed oil.
Crisp celery served with cold meat
is always appreciated and is a fine
nerve tonic
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-06
Psisin FuHS.
IesDoonfuIs melted butte

TIL flespoonfuls melted butter,
three :. aspoonfuls sugar, one beaten
egg, one Cup sweet milk, one teaspoon
fal baking powder, half cup chopped
rais:ns. three large spoonfuls OF flour.
Divide in six cups and steam half an
hour.
Sauce-Cne-haif cup granuiated
sugar, one tablespoonful flour, stirred
together, pour boiling water on and
nut in hutter size OF a walnut and
vanilla to taste.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-06
Heard In The Meat Market.

A bride stepped into the meat
market and asked for some bacon.
The clerk said, Il suppose you want
the cured bacon"
We'll" answered the bride, I'D
rather lave some that has never
been i'll. FIX.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-06

When your child has whooping
cough be careful to keep the cough
loose and expectoration easy by Civ
ing Chamberlain Cough Remedy
as may be required. This remedy
will also l:quify the tough mucus
and make it easier to expectorate.
1t has been used successfully in
many cpidemics and is safe and sure.
For sale by all dealers,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-06
Mixing Cake.

Always beat the butter and sugar TO
a cream with the hands, then add a
little of the -four before you add the
milk; then the milk, then the rest
Of the flour and baking powder, and
last the beaten eggs. This rule applies
to all cakes with butter in.
After putting cake in pans lift the
pans up by the side end let drop down
on the table. This causes the air to
rise and prevents cake from falling.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-06
Christmas Makes Demand.

The German demand for apples and
nuts to hang on Christmas trees is al
ways very great. The inland produc-
ton Of apples. even in a favorable
year, although large, is far too small
for the demand, in spite CT the fact
that thousands OF acres of new trees
are planted each year IN order 10
supply TIC inland market. large guam
titles Of apples and nuts must he inl-
ported from abroad each year.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-06
rr;nhh irh& L. N-Iarnl l&x

'tr'GnT LiSNt III Sa''0'ty.
Tines of general calamity and con-
fusion have ever been productive OF
the greatest minds. The purest ore
is produced from the hottest furnace.
and the brightest thunderbolt Is elicit
ed from the darkest storm .-Lacon.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-06
Homemade Maple Syrup.

One cup of brown sugar, one and
one-half cups of water. Let 1t simmer
until the sugar is dissolved and 1t be-
comes a little thick. Take from the
stove and when cool add one teaspoon
of vanilla. Tastes Hike maple sirup.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-06

II suffered habitually from con-
stipation. Doan's Regulets relieved
and strengthened the bowels SO that
they have been regular ever since.
A. f. Davis, grocer. Sulphur
SPRINGS. TrX.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-06

-Is . l.';c pure, ic:i hIoci' 1S NC ~ a"
6re,c :, c-e. osons the body Inc weak
c- -, S..v1 de,il:tased condition which SO many people
c,e~sso tbs ti-e os ce year IS usually the eheS. 1l
= La -, : cf:e, indicated By pirnples or bois
-;ea.:rc skin, e iAcs becomes thin ouiee oa
!oa -n?a wc"i aa2 was sn,efinS VIZ. ri,ns a ." Mn In
49,. G. ~ r. cf Street, :. u. Washington ~ II
..... q - ~.afc, pneumonia WAS a,slssu
y f.g"a Il b,.o 0; yonr Golden Meoca ~ pvpj soej
cr, t,.I Z aad ~ Cnl much goOn tiae l
en s.y;rg ta gceaJes and best inenc.s Gle tao haoa
49, health IS iiGch better than u was oelore
,e;i ,cgic.ne Is does ali you cain foE it and Is
satisfactory
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-06
HFb!TH n HnTyrR Ann CHILD {

to-r's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
e. -...I'Y WEARS by MILLIONS ot
r tr their CHILDREN WHILE
r., Ei'h PERFECT SUCCESS. IT
t." -.ILb, SDFTENS the GUMS;
..I%, CURES WIND COLIC, ana
"-.v r DIAERHCth. 1t IS alb
.......- 8e sure and ask fer Mrs.
,t..u: S-'rno," a-li take no other
- = t~..fr
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-06
Vast Armed Force.

EurOpc'G Vast Hf1!INI 'o'o "
II would take nine and hall Gays
tor the armies OF Europe to pass
Given poipt, marching FIVE abreast, 10
q, ohoe ,nart at an eight-miie gait
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-06
TgTrA~~r..osc, WVss~7 Es The best.

root
(,'jsa Medical Discovery
mater strong
lis Ic.:closy Tor the
Of
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-06

Do you take The Comm onealth.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-06
ySST7T{5
80 GA . 80
= ~ GcS. Up
II 4 lame Back?

LrGuile Makes You Miserable.
.. gve~vone knows Of Di. E-i1rner's S
.s..,:, tNa g-eat kidney, liver and
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-02-09

head by continuing to give out inter.
views favorable to my candidacy All
that can say is that you have proved
yourself very big and that | wish |
might have an early opportunity to tell
you face to face how | really feel
about 1t all.
with warm regards, cordially and
faithfully yours, Woodrow Wilson"
Col Harvey's Answer.
II is noted in the foregoing that
mention of the Knickerbocker, instead
of the Manhattan club is obviously a
slip Of the pen.
Col. llarvey's reply was as follows:
Jan. l6, 19l2.-My Dear Gov. vii.
son: Thank You sincerely for your
most handsome letter. can only re-
peat what | said hctorc-that there is
no particle of personal rancor or re-
sentiment left in me. And | beg you to
believe that | have not said one word
to anybody of criticism of you.
81 have to print IA word of explana-
ton to the Weokly's readers, but it
will be the briefest possible.
Very truly yours.
George Harvey"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-02-09

operated upon last week for tumor
on the leg, and is said to be gotuEp
along nicely.
Mr. and Mrs r. G. Mckay went To
St Joe Sunday, where they will com.
bine pleasure with business this week.
Miss Vernetta Butler slipped and
fell while skating on the Elkhorn
Thursday and received several severe
Commissions of the face.
Mr. and Mrs. William Libby, east OF
Ewing, were the recipients Thursday
evening OF very enjoyable surprise
given by their numerous friends and
neighbors.
George G. Whitney, wife and two
children, of Neigh, were ovcr-Smday
guests at the Conger home.
G. r. Churchill of harrington was
looking after land interests here last
week
j. Il. Perry of Nlinot, ~ d., was Wis.
iting his brother James Perry last
Friday. MIR. Perry is a passenger con.
ductor between Minot and Williston.
William Borcherding of Orchard was
buying hay in town Friday, he having
G. Poppenhagen help to haul it.
Miss bessie huston left Monday
morning on weeks visit to Wisner
and Omaha Miss Mamie J. Miller is
the telephone girl during the absence
of Miss Huston.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-02-09
Albion.

The case of Nossinger VS.. Paup
came to a close last week, the jury
finding Mr. Paup not guilty Much in
terest is taken in the case now before
the court the room being packed each
day.
Auburn high school defeated Albion
high at basketball here Friday night
by a score of SO to 2S.
James w. ReynoldsOn, aged 49, and
a pioneer settler of Boone county,
died Sunday morning at his home
southeast Of here. Mr.. Reynolds had
always been a great admirer of horses,
and has been an extensive dealer in
well-bred horses.
1t is reported that Bert Allen, Or.
j. w. b. Smith and two other gentle
men of Albion will soon commence the
erection of a garage on the lot south
of the Mckay blacksmith shop and
enter quite extensively into the auto
business.
c. Postle, of the firm of Posrie &
Forman, is suffering considerably
from blood poison of his left hand.
While working with a screwdriver, the
tool slipped and entered the palm of
his hand and blood poison resulted.
The suit of j. II. Longnecker VS..
Boone county is now on. Mr.. Long
necker sued the county for $685., the
same being claimed as fees for de-
tective services performed about a
year ago when an attempt to clean up
tho TOWN WAS made
Browder and Brugman is the new
firm name of the ice and coal dealers,
they having purchased same from Mr..
OelriCh last week.
Crarles and Joe Rankin of Primrose
were brought to Albion Monday and
taken to Hastings the same day by
Sheriff Evans on the score of insanity.
These men were home on parole but
became unbalanced again, which ne
cessitated their return to the asylum.
Sunday the Rankins locked their
father in a room and went about kick
ing the household to pieces in general.
Somehow the old gentleman called his
Ineighbors by phone, and they came to
his rescue. The insane men began
their attack with pitchforks when
they discovered they were wanted.
but when a gun was brought to sight
they quoted somewhat
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-02-09
Ewing.

H. W. Mcclure went to O'Neill
Monday on important business.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. II, Trussell cele-
brated their forty.first marriage ami
versary last Friday. A number of
their friends called and paid their re-
spects. Mr.. Trussell is one of the pio-
neers of this county, being twenty
eight years a resident, and we'll
known.
Peter Sigler was a Neigh visitor
Monday.
NJ, r. Sanders purchased the farm OF
Gus Bowens last week, southwest of
Ewing; consideration not learned,
Evo Vandersnick sold twenty-five
head of fat cattle Monday to Ed Tren-
nepohl of Goose Lake for $2,006,0S.
The cattle were fine and We're shipped
to Omaha the same evening.
Herman Brewster of Orchard was
visible on our streets Monday,
J, C. Wadsworth is here this week
from Dixon, H., visiting with his
cousin, w. II. Graver,
Editor Hales of the Tilden Citizen
was a pleasant oyer-Sunday visitor in
Ewing.
A son of Albert Sharp OF Ewing was
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-02-09

transfers OF real estate for the past
week Compiled by Madison County
Abstract a. Guaranty Co. Office with
Mapes u lIazen, Norfolk.
Reinhold Mas and wife to John w.
A. Oertwich lot 4 of H. Neuow's addi.
ton to Norfolk, W. d., consideration,
$40.
Emma Raul and husband to Bertha
Klamath, Anna Nathan and Mary
Knapp block l6 of Mandamus addition
to Madison, and VIZ of 22.23-2. and Sc
quarter, 23-21-1; q. G. d.
Anna Dittberner to Bertha Kamrath.
Anna Nathan and Mary Knapp. block
IL of Mandamus addition to Madison
and We 22-23-2 and Sc quarter 23-21-1.
q. e, d., consideration. 81.
II. f.. IIensiCk, guardian to Bertha
Klamath, Anna Nathan and Mary
Knapp, block 16 of Mandamus add. to
Madison. and VIZ 22-23-2. and Sc quar-
ter. 23-2l-1. Guardians Deed.
j. NJ. Lucas and wife to Reinhold
Mas, lot of II. Nenow's addition to
Norfolk; W. d., consideration, 500.
Joseph Main and wife to Anna
Schmitt, lot s. block 81 of +. w.
Barnes 9Th addition to Madison: W. d..
consideration, $1,000.
Anna Nathan and husband to Fritz
Klamath, one-third interest in Sc quar-
ter 23-2l-1; W. d., consideration. 81.
Anna Nathan and husband to Bertha
Klamath, one-third interest in block
lG of Mandamus addition to Madison;
W. d., consideration 81.
Anna Nathan and husband to Ber-
tina Klamath, one-third interest in VIZ
of 2223-2; W. d., consideration, 81.
Ernest Raasch to Allen Gaines. part
Of sw quarter, 21-24-1; W. d., considera-
ton, $4,000.
T. +. Odiorne and wife to II. w. Gal
leher, AZ feet of lot d, block of
Mathewsons LIST add to Norfolk: q. C.
d., consideration, 81 90.
j. w. Ransom and wife to A. F..
Stearn, lot 9, block 8, Verges subur-
ban lots to Norfolk; W. d., considera-
ton, $500.
Henry Torpin and wife to William
Selling. lots and 2 of block 2 of Col.
lamer's addition to Norfolk; W. d., con.
sideration, $500
ThOs. Jenkins and wife to Ballah
Land Company NE of sig of lot and
e1a of e1a of sl2 of lot 3, block TO- OF
Haase's suburban lots to Norfolk; W.
d., consideration, $500.
David Phillips and wife to The Pub,
lie, part of Sc quarter ne nrmter, 26,
244; q, c. d., consideration, public
good.
Fritz Kamrath and wife Bertha to
John Knapp, two.thirds interest in VIE
of 22-23-2; W. d., consideration, 81.
Mary Knapp and husband John to
Bertha Klamath, one-third interest in
block 16. Mandamus add. to Madison
W d., consideration, 81.
Mary Knapp and husband to Bertha
| Kamrath, one-third interest in Sc quar-,
ter, 23-21-1; W. d., consideration, 81.
r. z. Odiorne to Herminie Bartz
lot ), block II, c. S Hayes add to Nor.
folk W. d., consideration, 81.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-02-09

Stanton, Neb., Feb. Especial to
The News EX-County Treasurer Fey
erherm has the plans for the new mod
ern residence that will be built this
summer. 1t will be a story and a half,
built in bungalow style with a base
ment. 1t will be another of the fine
homes that Stanton is noted for.
The special referendum election for
the purpose of authorizing the city
council to purchase a steam plant for
the city electric light plant, will be
held Monday Feb. 18th. The new
plant with the building will cost about
$500 and the financial situation of the
city is such that the engine and build
Ing can be paid for, out OF the rev
enues of the city by the time the plant
Is finished without issuing any bonds
airy priest Heliodorus, the abbott of
Tsaritsyn who also was ordered to be
banished to remote monastery in the
government Vladimir for championine
the bishop Heimogenes, is still in hid
ing and an active search is being car
ried on by detectives to find his where
abOutS.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-02-09

frame. If the hotbcd is to be- porma.
lined with brick, stone or cement.
When possible, have shed or board
fence on the north side OF the bed it
will take less manure TO heat the soil
Put two feet OF we'll mixed fresh horse
manure in the hole, wet thoroughly
and lamp.
Two-inch material makes better
and stronger frame and will last long.
er The front Of the frame should be
six inches high, the back eighteen
inches. Put five inches of dirt on the
manure, preferably the richest soil you
can get. Fill in around the frame with
manure and earth and put the cover
on the frame.
Glass sashes are best for covers.
Cloth may be used late in the season.
The size Of a sash is three by six feet.
The bed then, should be six feet wide
and as many times three feet long as
desired
The temperature OF the hotbed will
be high at first Use a thermometer.
w Iltu lH' u'dI mas IdlltI W 81 Nf-
grces, the seed may be planted. Keep
the bed well watered but do not soak.
Too much water rots the manure too
rapidly. BE sure the bed is we'll venti-
lated. When sashes are used, they
must be raised to let in the fresh air
in mild weather. Extra covers should
be provided for cold days and nights
truck for transplanting should be made
the second or third week in February.
If early vegetables for the table are de-.
sired. make the bed the last of Ianu.
airy.