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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-11

A thing query: Does the air In an
empty system OF drainage tile rise
from the lower to the upper end or
does 1t descend from the upper to tue
lower? SO good an authority as Pro-
lessor Holden, the great corn expert,
contends that the air moves down; n
practical farmer we met the other day
believes that IL moves up. The writer
is inclined to side with the farmer
What do you think about itg
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-11

Experts Of the department OF ssri-
culture are OF the opinion that the boil
weevil is no longer q serious menace
TO the cotton industry. In spite Of
the prevalence Of the veevil. louis
lana and Mississippi give promise of
producing record crops. and this Is at
tributed TO the fact that the growers
have followed the suggestions " the
government experts, which include
keeping the Fields clear Of rubbish.
picking off the punctured bsils sud
burning them and exposing the grow
ing plant to the sun as much IS pos-
Sfhla
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-11

1t is a matter OF common knowledge
that sheep do not drink great deal OF
water. but few are aware OF tue fact
that on the Nebo national forest re-
serve in Utah these animals 70 four
and half months-the entire grazing
season-without water other than that
which they get from the dew and the
juices OF Che forage plants which they
consume. Contrary TO what might be
supposed, the lambs raised under these
conditions do extremely well. last
years crop averaging sixty-eight
pounds apiece on the Chicago market.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-11
At Sc yard

5000 yards OF pretty
soft Printed Challies for
Comfortable makers. Best
values in Cotton Bats
we've ever offered. also
wool waddings.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-11
D K YSD A L E

Bully good Duluth Mackinaws, Sweaters
and Wool Hose no sturdier warmer sorts
made that we know Of
They're .'the goods" where ever you put
'em-they bob up serenely after the hardest
sorts of usage. Splendid showing ready.
GROUND GRLPPER SHOES are making it
joy for many heretofore footsore sinners to jog
down lies troubleous pathway in peace and
comfort.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13


TO
than those that
all designs still
o
in
The hair
which glimpse
percepdb switches
the ears
is
This
striking
achieve
striving for; within the
The
difficult slight
hair roll forms the extending
other
cheek This
der of the hair
of
below ear
In the second figure the
the
coled
will difficulty
chures flexible
themselves OF he wearer
fed by pnnedOn
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13
Declares He Will Be More Careful in the Future

z RANK D. HESTER, chief of a sub
division of the division of war
claims of the pension bureau, is at his
desk again. Commissioner Saltzgaber
decided that the go days suspension
he had imposed upon Mr.. Hester was
too severe for such a trifiing indiscre-
ton as Mr.. Hester had committed.
In the latter's subdivision was a
pretty temporary clerk who had COM
pleted her work and was about to
leave. She had been a favorite. and
as she was leaving she made round
of the room and planted a smacking
kiss upon the mouth of every woman
clerk
Reaching the desk of her now for
mer chief, the smiling young woman,
amid the filters of the other clerks.
challenged MI Hester with:
Aren't you going to kiss me good
by. too?"
Mr.. Hester, with mind engrossed on
an official paper, but with chivalry up
permost, rose TO the occasion and gave
the young woman as good an oscula-
tory farewell as she presented.
The tale was carried to Commits
sioner Sa1tzgaber, who promptly sus-
pended Mr. Hester for 80 days, for
the story had been enlarged upon on
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13
Prehistoric Bones Are Found in MARYLAND Cave

respects to the horse of the present
day, but of which there was living
at that time at least IA distinct spe-
cies. The tapir. now to be found no
farther north than Central and South
America
An extinct peccary, a hoglike ami
NAL Of more than twice the size now
found in Central America Bears, two
small ones, about the size of the COM
mon black bear, but of extinct species.
and one large one about the size of
grizzly bear.
The wolverine, an extinct species of
an animal not now known except in
northern Canada. An extinct species
of a large dog like animal about the
size Of a gray wolf, also one or two
smaller species of the same animal,
now extinct Several species of the
rodent family, including woodchuck,
porcupine and small field mice fam
lilies. Two now extinct species Of
the rabbit family, one about the size
of the jack rabbit, the other belong
ing to the group of little coney rab-
bits, now known only on the high
peaks of the Rocky mountains and
the high plateaus of Asia Three diff
ferent forms of bats now living in this
vicinity, and one form of which is now
living in New Mexico
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13
Congressman Fields Tells Good One on Himself

(GTxT HEN I was making my cam
~ paign last fall said Represent
ative Fields of Kentucky, L started
out to cover a country in which l was
but little acquainted. Believing, like
POlonius, that fine front was a yalu-
able asset, 1 arrayed myself in my
best. When 1 got off the train at the
county seat, whence 1 was to make
my start, 1 met the candidate fer
judge on my ticket, and making known
to him my views, 1 found he agreed
with me.
Accordingly, after putting up in
the best quarters at the best hotel in
the town, we next morning engaged
the handsOmest rig the best livery
stable could boast, and, with naughty
driver on the box, sailed forth to
conquer.
Night overlook us some miles from
the village at which we had expected
TO put up, but soon after 1t fell we
spied Though the gloom an imposing
looking mansion with many lights
agleam.
Ringing the bell, we announced
ourselves; whe1eupon hospitable
gentleman came out and ushered US
into a parlor whose modest furnish
ings seemed out OF keeping with the
dignity and size of the mansion.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13
When Boy Put One Over" on the Congressman

came over and also leaned on the
fence on the other side.
Glass introduced himself, and got
directions as to how to find the boys
father Nevertheless, he stopped to
chat a while. but the boy was silent
and then some. Finally Glass turned
to the crops.
Corn rows are pretty far apart.
aren't they?" he asked
Yep. Planted EN- that way" re-
sponded the boy. briefly.
Looks pretty small to me for this
time of year" said Glass.
Planted small corn" said the boy,
and spat contentedly.
Maybe you were a little late in
planting?" suggested Glass
Nope" said the boy succfnctly.
I'VE aim to have late corn"
Glass was now rather peeved- He
looked at the boy sharply The lat
ter was 'chawin'" tobacco. and gaz-
ing calmly out into space
"H'mmm. said Glass, clearing his
throat. There isn't much between
you and a fool is there?'
The boy looked up quickly, and
then spat ruminatively.
Nope" he remarked. Just the
fence"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13
Love VIII Find a Way.

The young couple fastened into the
Union station. 1t was very patent that
they were not married. They were al
together too chummy for that They
went out onto the platform and stood
and talked for minute, when he took
her in his arms and kissed her fondly
and again hurried away toward train.
What do you think of that?" in
quired one of the attaches of the sta
ton,
That looks all right Why?"
They do that three or four times
week. They think that everybody else
will think that he is going away on
long journey, but he has never got on
train yet. He simpls walks around
back of the train and disappears. He
gets his kiss all right. though
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13

EUASHINGTON.- W. Gidley,
" assistant curator of the National
museum, has completed his work of
exploring the cave at CorrigansvilIe,
Md. for the bones of prehistoric ami
mails. The cave was opened when the
big limestone cut was made for a rail-
way extension from Cumberland to
ConnelIsville
Thirty-two distinct forms of prehis-
toric animals were found, and when
the bones are cleaned up and looked
into closer the number may run up
to more than 40 There are in all
about II skulls, and ten forms. are
represented by good skulls.
In the find one of the most impor-
tant yet made is the following: The
mastodon, which lived in about the
midpleistocene period, estimated at
10000 years or more ago An extinct
species of the horse. similar in some
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13
BROWN LEATHER IS EDIcT
To Be Really Smart All the Various
Belongings Must BE of That Color,
No Matter the Material.

The brown leather era has arrived
You're not smart at all If the most Of
your small belongings are not Of
brown pelt-reaI leather, walrus, seal
or morocco grain-from your automo-
bile dressing bag fitted with nickel OF
ivory backed toilet necessities to your
strap bracelet holding a small gold
filled enameled watch Between
these two extremes in leather come
innumerable conveniences. One of
them, the handy pocket kit. comprises
a neat leather case containing q large
knife. a small saw, a chisel. a cork
screw and a wrench. Another is a
pigskin case containing a fat. fash
like glass. q folding knife, spoon and
fork, and a third is a leather cOmbina-
ton case lined with silk and contain
ing pockets for handkerchiefs. gloves,
wells and pins. Not unlike the last
mentioned case, is a silk-Iined recep-
tacle for neckties
There are three types OF sewing
case from which to choose. The Iarg-
est is bag shape, closes with a draw
string and contains a pin cushion.
scissors, cases of needles and reels of
thread Next in size is a satin lined
folding case fitted with a stiIetto, tape
needle, bodkih and two thread reels.
Smallest of all is a brocade lined
sealskin book holding a leaf of need
les and leaf wound with threads.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13

GARTER GLASS of Lynchburg, Va,
~ has his seat in the lower house
tied down so hard and fast that the
folks down in his district consider it
almost a sacrilege even to talk about
running against him. There was once
time, however, when the votes didn't
come SO easy. and in those days
Glass made it practice to get out in
buggy and cover his entire district.
shaking every voter by the hand and
kissing all their babies
On one of these tours Glass, driving
along a lonely stretch OF Virginia
road, came to a huge field of scraggly
corn being hoed by a boy of perhaps
fifteen years. Glass drew his horse up,
leaped out of the buggy. walked over
and leaned against the fence. After
= moment the boy, stopping hoeing,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13
Effective Collar

The little black velvet collar that is
so MUCH seen on otherwise pale col
ored costumes is more effective than
could be imagined by anyone who
had not had an opportunity Of
seeing the same gown without this
distinctive note The form is of the
simplest The collar is of the same
width all round, and stops short in
front, leaving q space of about an
inch and half This is filled in with
the Byron tie, the ends floating rather
loosely, as may be guessed from the
title
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13
AN OLD NURSE
Persuaded Doctor to Drink Postum.

An old faithful nurse and an eXper-
]enced doctor. are a pretty strong COM
bination in favor of Postum, instead
OF tea and coffee.
The doctor said:
L began to drink Postum five years
ago on the advice of an old nurse.
During an unusually busy winter,
between coffee, tea and overwork, 1
became a victim Of insomnia In
month after beginning Postum, in
place of tea and coffee, I could eat
anything and sleep as soundly as
baby.
In three months had gained TWEEN
~ pounds in weight. I now use Pos
tum altogether instead of tea and cot
fee; even at bedtime with a soda
cracker or some other tasty biscuit.
Having little tendency to Diebe-
ties, used small quantity of sacchar-
Inc instead of sugar, to sweeten with
/ may add that today tea or coffee are
never present in our house and very
many patients. on my advice, have
adopted Postum as their regular bev-
erage.
In conclusion 1 can assure anyone
that. as a refreshing, nourishing and
nerve-strengthening beverage. there is
nothing equal to Postum"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Creek. Mich. Write for booklet, The
Road TO MELVILLE"
Postum comes in two forms.
Regular Unjust be boiled).
instant Postum doesn't require boil
ing but is prepared instantly by stir
ring level teaspoonfuI in an ordinary
cup of hot water, which makes it right
for most persons.
A big cup requires more and some
people who like strong things put in
heaping spoonful and temper it with a
large supply of cream.
Experiment until you know the
amount that pleases your palate and
have it served that way in the future.
There's Reason for Postum.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13

When, later, we went to a beIated
supper, we were astonished to find
spacious dining room furnished as
barely as the parlor
It's the true yeoman spirit" ex-
planned the candidate for judge. and
we got through a most meager meal as
best we could
We were up betimes next morning.
after sleeping in most primitive quar-
ters, that did Injustice to the noble
mansion, and after a breakfast on a
par with the supper we got in our rig
and started away. Reaching the sum-
nit of hill some half mile away,
We paused to look back at our nights
resting place. Just then a horseman
drew up beside US
What place is that?' I Queried
That?' he replied. Why. that's the
county pOorhouse!'
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13
Black Hand Threat.

Mrs. Collins found the following
Black Hand letter pinned to her door
one morning:
Deer Mis- Collins-Onless you put a
jar of jam, hunk of chokolit cake, a
apple pie an bag of cany down by
the old well, we will steel your littel
boy and keep him, Ohless you pay US
a mi1yon dOllars.-The Black Hand.
The letter has been handed to the
police and the criminals will soon be
brought to justice. To date, Mrs. Col
Inns little boy has been the only one
seen in the vicinity of the old WE'LL
Judges
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13
Fruit Buttons

The latest thing in buttons are in
the form Of fruits. the small ones cher
ries and strawberries, the larger ap-
pies and plums. These are used for
trimming country dresses in light
crepe or wolfe. 1t must be noted that
for the seaside season shoes of white
satin with black velvet heels and san
dals of black satin ribbon are the lat
est muTmuT.
For protection from the sun on the
planks or the sands the newest en-
tOut-cas is in white linen with
branches of black grapes applique all
round the edge and raised in relief
The cretonne sunshade in muti-color
is enjoying much popularity.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13
Knows Just How the Book Ended.

Mabel and Johnny are nice chill
dren, but they love to argue. The
other day they got into a heated dis
cussion as to which one had read
the more books. Finally Johnny said:
We'll, I've read Robinson Crusoe'
and you haven't"
'-Oh. yes l have" returned Mabel,
not to be outdone by mere boy.
Now what does it say at the very
LAST" he asked.
The little girl studied for a mo-
ment. then her face frightened
why, it says The End" was the
unexpected answer.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13
SIashed Petticoata

At the sight of the word petticoat
one is apt to start in these days, and
say, What, are there any?'' There
are still a few and the newest ones
are Slashed- The slash is made at the
ankles on each side
These are particularly popular in
Paris just now, but many have come
to US also White embroidered ones
may be had with the fashion-reouired
slashes. and there are also some good
satin petticoats laced up the sides
with softer satin ribbon.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13
Alike in Education

All the world will soon be akin, as
far as education is concerned, as even
the Hindu girls, from kindergarten to
college, are following the same course
of study as their American sisters.
The little children have bright papers
and beads and gifts" while their big
sisters in the college at Baroda study
the ologies, with either Hindu or Amer
lean teachers.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13
chHd's Dress.

An extremely pretty dress of natural
coE6red linen is made with a panel
extending from the round neck 10 the
hem IN front The neck and sleeves
are finished with a seaIlop. button
boled. while wide black velvet girdIe
gives the long waist lire effect Il is
slipped through buttonhole openings
either side of the panel and fastens
IN 4 bow With ends in back.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13

The word sneeze has no possible
connection with the verb ito sniff. .
Properly IT should be speIt and pro
nounced ''fneeze," as it was for many
years, being an Anglo-Saxon word. II
was the difficulty of pronunciation, ac-
cording to the latest dictionaries, that
caused the change Of the first letter
from TO s, and not as was formerly
thought. the disuse of the old long
8 which resembled f in printed books
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13
To Meet Demand for Dialect

Papa. how often have l told you
not to say seen you"
Now, We look a-here, Maggie in
terrupted Uncle Charlie Seaver, lay
ing down his knife and fork, maybe
you will make your liyin' by good
grammar and higher eddecation; but
your ma and me, we're just obliged to
take in summer boarders, and they
demand tn dialect if they pay our
rates. So what 1 says goes, whether
she's grammatic or noti"-Puck's
Quarterly.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13
MIDI Bose Rn.,f

In selecting the rose bowl decide
upon one that is wide, shallow, and
haring so that the flowers may ex-
pand unrestrained, and be seen to the
best advantage. says the Chicago Jour
nal They are fascinating for the din
ing table. the tea table. the drawing
room. the boudoir and the verands OF
the country boua
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13
Plenty of Doors.

They were planning a state capitol.
q see you have only allowed for
eight doors in the senate chamber"
said the chairman.
That is amply sufficient" declared
the architect, for purposes in ingress
and egress.''
No doubt, no doubt. But you had
better double the number. Every sen
ator likes to appoint a few doorkeep-
ers''
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13
Fountain Pen Substitute.

Put two pens in the penholder, one
on the top of the other, and one pro
sjecting q little in advance of the 9TH
er, the longest. pen being on the IN
der side. This will serve as feeder
and will hold enough ink to write
full page before dipping in the ink
again.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13
Busiest Man

After thinking it over carefully, We
have decided that probably the busiest
man in the world is the man on
Pullman who is engaged in trying to
keep the porter from putting his hat
box with the baggage of every lady
who gets on the train.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13
No Well One Paws.

They talk. about lawyers dishon-
est accumulations. but look at doc
tors
What's the matter with doctors?"
Are not all of their earnings i'll
gotten gains?"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13
The Tender Skin Of Children

is very sensitive to heat Use Tyree's
Antiseptic Powder for all summer skin
affections. 1t quickly affords the little
sufferer relief. 25c at druggists or
sample sent free by ]. S. Tyrea,
Chemist. Washington. D. C.-Adv.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13
What We Are COMING To.

of the check that hung in a neat frame
over his desk "a bit of sentimental
Ism," said he; the first billion l ever
madei"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13

Teacher of Hygiene why must we
always be careful to keep our homes
clean and neat?" Little GirI@Because
company may walk in at any mo-
ment -JudRe.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13

its final recital. Investigation by the
commissioner resulted in the with
drawal of the suspension order
Mr.. Hester declares he is going to
be careful of his kissing in the future.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13
And So CT Nomhere.

The reason some people never put
their best foot forward is because they
reserve it exclusively for kicking pur-
poses.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13
When a girl is hard to please she Il
seldom worth the trouble.

. Mrs.WInslOw's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
tiOn,allsys paiu,cu wind collie sc bottle-Gss
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13

When a,man acquires peck of trou-
BILE it looks to him like a bushel and
q half
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13

OIaTE.
They say bread is rising.
Isn't that terrible!"
mo; it's the yeast in it"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13

The rich mellow quality of LEWIS Sin
gle Binder Sc cigar gives the highest pleas
ure IN smoking. Adv.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13

A girls troubles soon cease TO worry
hsr after she tells them TO her mother.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-13
Retort Courteous

Rell-My face is my fortune
Belle-Then you need never be
afraid OF fortune hunters.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-24
HE Is AGAINST
BASEBALL TRUST
Senator Hoke Smith VIII Help Out ~
Cobb If He Needs As
sIstance.

United Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON April 24.-"I am
for Ty Cobb" was the platform an
nounced by Senator Hoke Smith, OF
Georgia, when asked where he stood
on the baseball trust issue.
81 want to do anything | can for
nv distinguished fellow citizen. The
people of Georgia, as well as the rest
tof the country. like Ty Cobb and they
want to see him get all he earns.
ut may seem romantic to talk of a
salary of $4,000 for baseball star.
but that salary is an established fact
with stars of the theater. II man
draws the crowds that bring great
sums into the box office, he should be
entitled to a salary In proportion.
81 have read Tvs contract and
am reading the laws of the organiza
J ton bv which he has been employed
You know / am working on the tarifi
and other matters in the senate, and
have a great deal of work still before
me. but am more than willing to helr
K Tv If he wants help. Just now, un
derstand, he is negotiating for set
Element OF the salary matter. do not
know whether he will have an inquir!
into the workings OF the baseball
trust or not
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-24
REFUSE TO SHOW
THEIR FUNNY SHAPES
Fat Men Break Up Charity Fete by
Directing to Wearing Flow
ing Robes.

limited Press Leased Wire Servlce.l
CHICAGO, April 24.-The fete
champetre'' scheduled to be stehar
society event with the proceeds mel.
dentally to go to charity, was called
off today and officials at the FIRST
Regiment armory building notifed
that the building will not be needed.
The .fete champetre" is Off pc
cause certain corpulent Chicago brok-
ers. lawyers and merchants refuse TO
conceal-or rather dispiay-their cor
pulency by donning the flowing Tones
! of classic Greece.
"Me impersonate Apollo?' shouted
fat broker, when Mrs. Fred ROSS
bach. president of the New Future
Association, began describing the cos
TIMES to be worn. Me exhibit my
/ gazelle.like form In sheet? Not on
YOUR life III give thousands for the
New Future but not a cent for any