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Valdez daily prospector., 1913-08-23
Winter Comes Early.

''The Scolai pass has an eleva- tion of 5000 feet above sea lev el; the summit of the trail be- tween the White River and the Chisana has a still greater alti- tude, while the point of discov- cry on the Chisnaa is not less than 1000 feet, and the backbone between the Copper River and the Nabesna is about the same. Win- ter comes early in such altitud- es in Alaska, as easily can be un- derstood. Prospectors have been in the habit of taking their horses out about the end of Aug ust or first of September, so that it is not at all probable that any work can be done during what Is left of the summer season, even if the character of the work was known; and it is altogether likely that no force of workmen could be kept together while the strike fever is epidemic.
 "The bureau appreciates the public spirit of the writer of the letter (Mr. Heinrich who propos- ed that the money be raised through the chambcrJ in which he offers to head a subscription for this purpose, but fears that no good can be accomplished this sdason. It would also call at tentiOn to the fact that as a win ter route, both to Valdez and Cordova, trails by way of the ValdeZ-Fairbanks wagon road will have an immense advantage over the Yukon and White river route when winter closes the river, by reason of the much shorter dis lance and the superior character of the road.
 Tt should be understood that the foregoing conclusions are based largely on the experience of the surveyors attached to the United States Geological Survey, and may therefore be consider ed without bias. They suggest that as an all-rOund proposition for winter, as well as common travel the Valdez Z-Fairbanks road to Gulkana, by wa yof Valdez, ov- CT which heavy loads can Dc talk cn, leaving a pack trail of about 100 miles to Nahesna creek. or some 30 or 40 miles more to the GhiSana OF ShuShanna.'
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-08-23
Cook Wanted.

Cook wanted by Col. O'Ncil, call or phone commanding officer, Fort Liscum.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Ray Baird was a business visitor
from the Pawnee Rock neighborhood
Wednesday. He is now threshing at
his place, but reports that the yield
ne is securing will handy pay for
the expenses Of the crop. Ray is
one Of the pioneer young men Of this
county. but he says this year seems
to be about the most complete fail
ure they have ever experineed in
that part Of the county. Even dur.
ing the hard times of years gone by
they were able to raise a little feed
for their stock, but this year they
lost out even on that. However, he
is not altogether discouraged and is
making preparations to put out as
large crop as usual this fall, hop
Ing that the god of luck will treat
the people Of this section a little
more kindly another season.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
The Santa 'Fe Babies.

The current number Of the Santa
Fe Employees Magazine prints The
picture Of a Hutchinson baby, little
Miss Roberta Virginia Blinn, daugh
ter Of A. c. Blinn, 314 Seventh west
a Santa Fe engineer.
She is one of a bunch of 1873 San.
ia Fe babies whose pictures appear
in the magazine this month, a nigh.
ty interesting collection of fine girls
and boys.
Others shown include three fine
children of ROadmaster Jacob Haas,
formerly Of Hutchinson and new Of
Trinidad, and little Clyde H. ChErm.
sky, who was the first baby toIm in
the new town Of Ensign and the first
child born on the new Santa Fe ex.
tension. His father is section fore.
man at Observation-Disclosures News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
Cream Of Carrot Soup.

Slice three medium sized carrots
and put in a saucepan with one cup
full Of water. slice OF onion and a
bay leaf Cover the pan and cook I'm.
til tender. rub through a strainer re.
serving the water in which the carrots
are cooked and then put the carrots
and water over the fire II the mix.
ture is too thick. add a cupful OF boil.
ing water. Heat one and one-half ia.
blespoonful Of butter. adding the car
rot mixture. Beat until thick and boil.
Ing Just before serving add a level
tablespoonful Of salt, little pepper. a
cupful Of hot milk and a half cupiul
Of Woman's World.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
New Ideas In MARKING Linen.

Fashion in marking linen changes to
some degree every season, so that let.
ters from a half inch to four or five
inches long are permissible. A safe
rule for the conservative needlewom.
an to follow is: For tablecloths, let.
ters two inches long.
For napkins, letters three-Quarters
Of an inch long.
Sheets, two inches long.
Other articles are marked according
to the state OF the embroidery. But
the best method Of marking linen is
problem which presents itself very
often.
There are many ways 10 choose be.
sides the plain embroidered initial
stamped either in script or block type.
Perhaps the most attractive method OF
working large initials is to en-
broider over fine net, cutting away
the linen underneath, SO that when
finished 1t will give q transparent eff.
feet that is unusual and beautiful.
The work 10 not dificult, and can
be done rapidly by one who has any
experience In needlecraft.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
COMFORT IN KITCHEN
HOW A LITTLE THOUGHTFUL.
NESS CAN TIGHTEN LABOR.
Have Practical convenlsnees Properly
Arranged, and Note the Differ.
srenee In Time Saved and
Avoidance Of Worry.

Nothing hghtsns the labor Of the
farmers wife, and al other wives.
for that matter. 70 much a. conven.
iencs and cheerful surroundings.
Convenience bssets chssrfulness
and . sunny diapoaition. It il the
tirsdsGnd Overworksd wives and moth
era. that sometimes have q frown on
their faces, or . harsh, raspIng tone
to their voices. Overcome this By ar.
ranging everything about the kitchen
Just a. convenient a. possible.
A kitchen window cabinet 10 one Of
ths many step savers that may be
built cheaply. or II one wants to make
. nice piece Of furniture Of It, It may
b made up in the style to match the
furniture, with which the home Is
furnished.
Instead Of the ordinary kitchen
cabinet, this one 10 built with the top
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
MULE IS OF MORE
VALUE THAN HORSE
II Properly Broken, Animals ES'
eel Horses for General Farm
Work-Eats Less.

Mules can be worked when three
years old, though they do not reach
their maturit. until seven years of age.
Their temper, health and usefulness
depend very much on the manner oil
breaking them, says q writer b the
Baltimore American. The s0called
stubbornness an obstinacy Of the mule
arises chiefly from the abuse he 10 wont
to receive when young lie seldom. n
ever, bites or kocks those who treat
him kindly.
The mule can do more work and
needs less grain than the horse. he 10
less liable to disease and RECEIVERS
from sickness and injury quicker than
q horse. He works better when old
and holds out longer. He seldom
takes fright or runs away. For heavy
hauling and In making up spans select
those Of Is to IGN hands high. Those
Of similar dispositions should be chos-
en- and put together, 90 they will work
together with q will. For working
small crops In the garden, for any
kind OF farm work, the mule will be
found much the most economical work
animal to own. One pair Of medium
sized mules can be kept on less grain
than q pair Of the same sized horses;
they do not need 90 much grain. Nearly
all our truckers use mules. We have
for q number Of years used mules en-
clusively on our farms. For teaninE
the mule is the animal to have.
For cultivating vegetables In mar
row rows the small mule Weighing UNI
der 1000 pounds should be chosen.
Mules are high in price this season.
pair Of medium sized young broken
mules Is worth $3.50 to $500. Small
truck mules may be had for $3.50 PEI.
span.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
Champion English Berkshire Sow.

! have never clearly understood why
most farmers are opposed to getting
rid OF the mongrel breed OF swine and
getting hold Of better, bigger, thrift
Ter animal The hog flesh that il
capable OF turning corn and slops and
good pasture grasses into pork quick.
ly is the variety every man Of US
needs.
There Is q shortage Of meats that 10
worldwide at the present time,
says writer In the Farm Progress.
Prices are good, they may or may not
be higher II 10 time for the farm
or to take a greater advantage Of his
opportunities in the way OF meat
production.
In this connection, It may as well be
understood that the man who buys
his hogs and his feed will not make
great deal on the transaction. The
nrst consideration OF the hog raiser
Is to grow his own feed. Breeding his
own animals Is the second.
Get rid Of the rundown, worn. out
breeds II you have hogs of that char
acter To make money on porkers
grow the 200 300 and 400 pound
animals. Stringy, razor backed. rangy
animals will eat as much corn as the
more compact hogs that turn corn
and Stops into money.
The boar is big consideration. Get
a hood one for yourself or If this is
impossible buy one in partnership
with one or two Of your neighbors.
Then wait for results before giving
up the project and slipping back into
the old way. Pick out the best sows
you have. buy a few more If neces.
sary, and give some consideration to
pasturage. Keep the boar and the
brood sows and the young pigs out OF
the horse lot and give them a chance
to grow.
Dry lots, wood pastures, close pens
and barren fields are not suitable for
keeping the hog where a profit is to
be expected. Twenty years ago there
we're men In this community who
made a great deal Of money from
mast-fed hogs. That was before the
days Of the stock law" and there was
much timber. Now the timber is pref.
ty well gone, but some men still ex.
pect to partially fatten their hogs BY
allowing them to run in woods pas
lures during the late fall.
A certain part Of the farm will have
to be set aside for the production Of
hog feed II their rearing lie to be a
success. The number of acres re-
quired will, Of couse, depend upon
the number Of hogs that are to be
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

put on the market 1t will depend,
100. upon the kind Of feed that is be-
ing grown. In my opinion, corn 10
about the best feed that can be given
the hogs on the average farm.
Hog raising ought to be as much =
part OF the regular farming opera
lions as the growing Of crops, the
rearing Of cattle and the handling Of
meadows. Unless conditions are un-
usual a hog farm is hardly likely to
pay. But-the hog should be q part
Of the regular production Of any and
all farms where crops OF a feeding
value are grown. We ought to grow
all the porkers that can be economI
cally grown and fed.
The hog Is q mortgage litter and d
bank-roll tattener In these later
years. The profits In his carcass may
be reached by any man having a few
or many acres. The slow spread of
the breeding Of better hogs Is bound
to make the business more profitable
In the future.
The principal argument advanced
against the better breeds Of hogs is|
that they are not altogether suited to|
the conditions on the average farm.
II is urged that the better-class hop
has grown under more favorable ar.
rangements and that be is inferior
to the nondescript In not being able
to take care Of himself. That II a
mistake. In the first place any hog
that is profitable must be given
proper sheltering. pasturage and "a.
tons. II the change is gradual
the objection will not be true In any
case
By getting good boar, say q pure
bred Berkshire, putting him at the
head of the herd, this can be proven
II is possible to get good boar with.
out sending 500 or 1000 miles for
him. Usually he can be secured pref
ty close to home, and he is already
acclimated. A pure-bred boar, used
with herd Of ordinary brood sows,
will boost the meat production Of the
farm by about one-third and the fat
tening will not require an ear more Of
corn or a pound more Of slops In his
feed. e.
We ought to get rid Of the razor
back type that eat more corn without
results than do the animals that have
been bred for generations with the
idea OF turning out an animal that
can turn every grain to profit. While,
blue-ribbon types are not adapted to
ordinary farm conditions, the hog
with the breeding back Of him will pay
In the end.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
virginia Stuffed Ham.

Put one ham into boiling water and
cook three hours; cool and remove
the skin and bone. Make a dressing
Of loaf of white bread. three onions
chopped fine), one tablespoon butter,
one teaspoon each celery seed. sage
ard thyme, and little pepper and
salt Make deep incision in ham and
remove the bone. Fill the cavity with
the dressing. Sprinkle with brown
sugar and bake slowly for two and a
half hours. Basic with the liquor in
which the ham was boiled.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
SPRAY TO PREVENT
BLIGHT OF POTATO
Disease Is Most Destructive in
July and August-Amount
Required Per Acre.

Early potato blight is liable to at.
tack the potato crop at any time from
June until the crop is ripe, but 10
most seriously destructive in July
and August II attacks the foliage.
Professor Kohler Of the Minnesota
experiment station doubts II 1t will be
profitable to spray early paintings Of
early varieties. 49,.
II, however, others desire to do 90
he advises spraying when plants are
small, and q continuance Of the treat.
ment every ten days until at least
ten per cent Of the leaf surface il
dying, when 1t will be useless to
spray longer. In rainy weather spray.
ing should be more frequent Twenty.
FIVE to IS gallons Of Bordeaux per acre
will be required for the treatment
when the plants are small, and 10 they
advance In growth the. amount will
need increasing to so, go or rs gal.
Ions per acre.
Spraying for early blight on late
varieties Of the Rural New Yorker
type Of potatoes has proved profit.
able at the Minnesota station. Spray
ing late varieties Of the Rural New
Yorker type may be delayed until the
earliest planting Of early varieties In
the locality shows signs Of the pres.
ence Of the disease, when spraying
should be Immediately applied at the
rate Of so to rs gallons Of Bordeaux
per acre followed with spraying Of
an equal amount every ten days in
good weather. In rainy weather spray
more frequently.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
FrieaSeed Chicken.

Fricaseed chicken. considering what
can be done with 1t. is not expensive.
A three or four pound fowl cut into
pieces. stewed and served with plenty
of good cream gravy poured over
toast or biscuit will be sufficient for
six persons and. in addition. enough
will be left for another meal OF chick.
en- pie or cream chicken.
Another good way is to steam it
whole instead OF cutting 1t into pieces.
Then, when the chicken is tender, put
two or three strips OF bacon on top
Of 1t and place it in a hot oven until
it is a light brown. Chicken prepared
in this way will be as tender as a
high priced roasting chicken.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mrs. R. X. Watson, formerly CT
this city, is reported as being ser
iorSly i'll at their home in Kansas
City, where they have been living
for the past few months. A little
daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Watson about two weeks gao and
since that time the mother has BEEN
in very critical condition, although
reported as improving slowly at the
present time. The many friends Of
the family in this city hope that
she may soon regain her health and
strength.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
Lentlls Q Ia Crnols.

Soak over night / cup Of lentils,
drain, cover with warm water, bring
to q boil slowly. drain again, cover
with hot water and simmer until ten.
der when they mash easily between
the ingers); melt In Q frying pan
tablespoon of butter or nice dripping,
add 2 sliced onions cut small, q slice
or so Of red pepper or pinch Of red
pepper; fry until light brown; add
tablespoon Of tomato paste or 1 cup
Of canned tomato, . little hot water,
y teaspoon salt and the drained len.
ills; cook together until thick and
serve as you would baked beans.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

A large number of people from
town attended the sale at the Lee
Smell place south of town Tuesday
A big crowd was present and most
Of the things sold reasonably we'll
The ladies Of the Radium church had
lunch and a flll line of refreshments
on the ground. Coffee, sandwiches
iced drinks, etc., sold freely and the
excellent lunch added to the success
Of the sale,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
CLYDE Yeo, Sam KeTam, R. {

Clyde Yeo, Sam KeIlam, R. c.
Russell and W. NJ. Brown were
among those from this city who sc-
tended the Lee Smell sale On Tues
day of this week. Mr.. Yeo reports
that in the many years he has been
a resident Of the south side he has
never seen the corn and feed crops
look as poor as this year. The pas
lures have about all dried up and
many Of the farmers are already
dry feeding their stock. The boys
report that Sam Kellam Is very op-
timistic over the crop outlook, how
ever. and while at the sale purchas
ed a hall dozen pitch forks for use
in harvest next year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Miss Elizabeth Martin will 60 tC
Great Bend Friday for a visit with
Miss Elsie Zutavern, Miss Helen DaN
son, and Miss Gertrude Lobdell. Miss
Bertha Smith, Of Kansas City, and
Miss Edna BiglOw, of Gardner, Kas.
are also visiting there, and Miss
Martin will be accompanied home
next Wednesday by the entire party
Miss Jane Simpson and Miss Naom
Simpson. Of Kansas City, will alst
Join the party Wednesday and b
Miss Martins guests for a few days
Hutchinson News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Five potatoes, two tablespoons Of
butter, one-half teaspoon Of salt, one.
fourth teaspoon Of celery salt and pep,
per, little cayenne, a sprig Of pars.
ley, one egg, one cup Of bread crumbs,
26 whole cloves. Cook the potatoes,
rub through strainer while hot, add
butter and seasonings, beat thorough,
ly and add the yolk Of the egg. Shape
In pear form. Roll in white Of egg
(add to white two tablespoons Of wa.
teri then crumbs; fry in deep fat. In.
sert a Glove at either end Of pear.
Garnish with parsley.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Frank Keeper and Clark Coss, of
Heller, autOed down Wednesday to
attend the ChautauQua and for a lit
tie visit with friends. They drove
Franks new car, and Clark claims
that he came along merely to do the
cranking, as he says that Frank is
hardly equal to the job as yet.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Our old friend, Charley Bacon, Of
Ellinwood, is one of the many who
have sent the wherewith to advance
their subscriptions to the Democrat
this week, sending a draft to boost
MS subscription date three years in
advance. Thanks, subscribers with
that kind of spirit are appreciated.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
prune Puff.

Remove the pits and as much Of the
skin as possible from one pound Of
stewed prunes. Press them through
q fine colander or sieve. Beat the
whites Of four eggs to q stifi froth, add
one cupful Of nns sugar and beat
again, then add the strained prunes
and beat until thoroughly mixed. Put
In q buttered baking dish and bake
about half an hour. Serve with
whipped cream q custard made with
tAs yolks Of the GGEA
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
Planting MuIberrles for BIrda

Since mulberrles have begun to
ripen the trees have been visited BY
all sorts Of birds, which select this
fruit in preference to cherries. Orch
ardists ought to plant mulberry trees
to encourage the visits Of birds which
thus serve as a protection to cherries
raspberries, peas, etc. The trees are
easily propagated, the fruit ripens
early and in huge quantities.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Friends of Mas, Fred Walker in
this city have received letter from
her stating that she would sail Wed.
nesday from Hamburg on the steam
ship Inperator for the United States
after a visit of several months in diff
ferent parts of Europe. On her re-
turn Mr.. and Mrs. Walker will make
their home at Lyndon, Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

A. Hirsch, one Of the old residents
of EllinwoOd, was suddenly stricken
with paralysis one morning about a
week ago and is said to be in a
very critical condition. His left side
is completely paralyzed, and on &c
count of his advanced age, being
about seventy-five years old, his re-
cOvery is extremely doubtful.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

MIR and Mrs. Fred Savage returned
the first of the week from a visit of
several weeks through the east dur
ing which time they attended the
national convention Of moving pic
ture men in Atlantic City, and also
spent some time in various of the
other large cities of the east, get
ting the latest ideas about the sue
cesSful conduct of the picture show
business in the larger places.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Charles Marley, who is travelling
for the Port Huron Threshing Ma
chime Co., with headquarters in WITCH.
tia, came in from that place Wednes-
day morning to look after some bus
mess matters here and for a visit
Of a couple Of days with his many
Great Bend friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
THE wlndeW-caA1nst VIII Dc On Or.
namsnt - Any Kitchen.

Just below the lower edge Of the win
dow-sill, and directly in front Of the
window, with . cabinet with tiers Of
shelves on each eide, and drawers and
receptacles for the cooking.utensils
below the top, or table.
The table should be made wide, and
for real service, . top Of zinc is to be
preferred to wood, although, II a top
Of wood is used, oilcloth may be used
as a cover, with good results.
Not only should the kitchen be ar
ranged conveniently, but the view OBJ
tanned from the window should be at.
tractive, SO that a. the wife looks up
from her work, she will have a pleas
ant view.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Jacob Schooner, Of Logan township
treasurer Of School District No. 1O1,
was IN the county seat on Wednes-
day looking after school affairs for
his district, attending to other mat
ters Of business and visiting with
his many friends. -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard GaInn and
family sutoed up from Pratt county
the first Of the week for a visit Of
several days here with relatives and
friends. Mr.. Gum reports that the
wheat crop down in that section Of
the country was pretty fair, but the
dry weather has made the corn and
feed crops a minus quantity the same
as here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mrs. Earl Moses an daughter Left
Sunday for Burlington where the fam
LILY expects to make their home in
the future, Mr.. Moses, in connection
with Arthur Moses, his cousin, be.
ing in charge Of one Of the mills Of
the Kansas Flour Mills Co., at that
place.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01
Cost Of Feeding Cows.

The cost Of feeding the average
dairy COW in the United States for
IL months is i2l, according to sta,
tistics gathered by one Of the biz
dairy cattle societies. There may be
cows in the herd that do not earn
their keep. The Babcock tester will
detect them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. John Jackson, who
have been farming the EppersOn
place for the last three years, have
rented the D. Englehart place, Just
west of town, and are moving there
this week.