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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31
RathenoW.

Rathenow - where King George
broke his journey to Berlin in order
to inspect the squadron of Ziethen
Hussars commanded by the royal
bridegroom, Prince Ernest of Cumber-
land-is a sleepy little market town in
the mark of Brandenburg, about forty
miles from the capital and only a few
from Schonhausen, the ancestral seat
and birthplace Of Bismarck. 1t was at
Rathenow where Otto Won Bismarck
a bearded young Junker, presented
himself for election to P%russian's first
approach to a parliament. The cleo
tors showed their prescience by ston-
ing the man who was destined to ere
ate the new German empire.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31

Leonard is only four years old, but
he frequently uses expressions amaz-
ingly mature. The other day, for in
stance, he appealed to a devoted
young aunt to remove from his
sphere of existence the new little
baby sister of whom he had become
jealous. The tiny lad was at some
pains to explain that while he didn't
want baby himself, she was 80 sweet
and dear that plenty of other people
would.
But why don't you want to keep
her, Leonardo" asked auntie, divided
between surprise and amusement.
"Oh, she's such a bother, an NAM
ma has to fuss with her SO much, an
she makes me just suffer-" the young
ster gravely explained.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31
Women Won Honors at Cambridge

Women have distinguished them
selves this year at Cambridge, Eng
land. In the medieval and modern
languages tripos first class honors
were gained by IA, s of whom were
women and 6 Of whom were men.
In Glass l IS passed, of whom "a we're
women and II were men. In Class III,
10 men and 5 women passed. Five
Of the women who gained first
class honors were from Girton. 2
from NEWMAN. In Part II of class
les, 3 Newman women gained first
class honors. In history, Part L..
a Girton woman, Miss N. G. Smith,
shared highest honors with And.
a Girton woman, Miss T. Day, took a
second class in Part II. of the theo-
logical tripos. This tripos has been
taken by only one other woman be-
sides Miss Day. That was back in
1882.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31

ter is a serious one in many localities.
Large amounts of corn stover will no
doubt be utilized. A large amount of
roughage will also be produced by the
S of catch crops. A year of scant
forage like the present makes the
growing of these crops of unusual i'm
p%ortance. There are several that are
well adapted to Missouri.
A catch crop that is one of the
most easily grown is rape. 1t may be
drilled or broadcasted preferably
drilled) any time from May to August.
A common method of preparing stub
blefields for this crop is simply to disk
thoroughly and SOW. Rape makes a
rank, succulent growth and is we'll
adapted to pasturage for sheep and
cattle. 1t is not generally favored by
dairymen, but has been used to good
advantage in ONE instances with this
class of stock. 1t furnishes excellent
grazing for hogs. 1t is very sensitive
to frost and must be used before cold
weather.
Millet will grow and produce a good
crop of forage when sown as late as
the latter part of July, providing there
is sufficient moisture in the ground.
The Hungarian millet produces a bet
ter quality of hay and less seed than
the German, and should be used when
sowing for hay. Millet does not make
the best Of hay for any class of live
stock, but when properly harvested it
may be used as a part Of the ration
for cattle and horses with good re.
suits.
Buckwheat is not usually grown for
forage, but is often used as a catch
crop. If the straw is well cared for ii
may be fed to stock with some degree
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31
Beautiful Leicester.

Leicester, the latest town to offer
the sport of a by-election, has learned
how to make herself beautiful from
unpromising materials. She has no
suitable building stone handy, and,
therefore, out Of red bricks, put to-
gether by cunning architects, she has
constructed a city unlike any other in
England. A local art school has fos-
tered the spirit of beauty, and thus
Leicester has t%riumphed over her
limitations. She has been described
as a rosy-red town set in a mass OF
greenery. Even the lamp posts have
been designed by a sculptor, who is
not ashamed to let them bear his
name.-London Chronicle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31
Alexander Stephens as a LAWYER.

In his own profession of the law
Alexander H. Stephens fine intellec-
tual sincerity stands out fully, and
well proves that success requires
neither dishonesty nor shutting.
"Wha business do you follow, Alex?"
said his uncle to him in the early
days, Il am a lawyer" After an
ominous silence the uncle spoke again.
ALEX, don't you have to tell lies?"
Alex did not have to tell lies. Hear
what he says, reviewing his career
in old age: mo advocate should Eel
assert as matter of fact in his clients
case what he knows is not such; any
code Of morals justifying him in this
does not deserve the name" And
again, more personally: MY rule
from the time l was admitted to the
bar was: First, to investigate a case
submitted to me, to inquire into the
facts and the law applicable to it;
then, If | did not believe the party
entitled to success before the court, /
told him so and declined to appear or
prosecute the e."-Gamaliel Brad
ford, Jr., in the Atlantic.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31

Small Thomas heard his mother tell
ing his older brother that 1t was a
tactful thing to appear to think peo-
pie younger than they were.
His sisters French teacher arriv-
ing shortly after, it fell to Thomas
to entertain her until his sister ap'
peared.
Thomas decided to do it up
brown.
How old are you, Miss Grey?" he
asked politely.
I'm dreadfully old, Thomas" she
answered. Pm twenty-three!"
"Oh!" said Thomas, gulping a lit
tie with the unusual effort. IL new.
er thinked you was more'n s-seven.'
-Lippincott's.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31
SAVING THE MOISTURE
THOROUGH, SHALLOW CULTIVA-
TON FORMS A MULCH THAT
PROTECTS CORNFiELD.
BY c. {. Brashear Of the College Of
Agriculture, University of
Missouri.

In many sections of Missouri there
is sufficient moisture in the soil to
mature the corn crop if the soil be
properly handled. The efficiency Of
dry-farming methods was nicely dem
onstrated in 1911. The drought of
that year was nearly the equal Of
that of 1901, yet the yield of corn in
Missouri was vastly different. In 1901
the yield per acre vas nine bushels,
while in 1911 it was 25 bushels.
In these figures there is a lesson
for the man who is trying to grow
corn in a dry season. In 1911 the
dust mulch was maintained over the
corn fields better than it ever was in
any other year. Frequent and shall
low cultivation was the rule. 1t was
recommended by the college of agri-
culture and by the state board OF agri-
culture. A stream of literature from
these institutions encouraged the
farmers in p~racticing cultural meth
ODDS that had been found experimental
" best adapted to dry conditions. 4
The value of the dust mulch is cas-
;lv understood. 1t acts in the same
way a blanket would If spread over
the soil. A corn plant uses approx
mately 800 pounds Of water for every
mound Of dry matter it stores in its
tissues. A continual drain is being
made on the supply in the soil. AS It
is used and ~evaporated by the corr
more rises to the surface.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31
Three Cheers for EN-.

ri like this pattern well enough"
said the customer who had dropped
in to look at some ribbons, but I'm
afraid the colors will run"
Run, ma'am!" Indignantly an.
swered the salesman. Red, white
and blue? They never rum"
Whereupon the woman with the
tiny American flag pinned to the
lapel of her jacket rose periodically
to the occasion and bought AZ
yards.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31

If the surface is packed down, as it
is in unplowed fields and as 1t is after
rains, there is nothing to keep the
wind and sun from e%vaporating water
from the ground that does not pass
through the corn plant. And this is
what takes place in large amounts.
Now, if the c%ultivator is pulled over
the ground it breaks up the top layer
of soil and makes it loose and sep
arate from the moist soil beneath. Tho
water can no longer rise to the sur
face, but is held below the broken soil
or mulch. The sun and wind cannot
get to it and evaporation is greatly
lessened.
The ground that is plowed usually
looks dryer than the unplowed field,
because in the latter the moisture
comes to the surface and is visible.
The mulch that is formed by blowing
becomes perfectly dry, showing that
1t is not being supplied with moisture
from beneath.
Weeds use moisture in the same
way that corn does. Their destruction
is a further means of saving water.
Carefully conducted experiments
have proven that a mulch of about
three-inch thickness is most efficient
in preventing evaporation. Plots of
land were plowed at different depths
and the moisture content determined
over a period of time. In this way
the most desirable depth was found.
To pillow deeper than three inches
means the destruction of a great many
corn roots.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31
Priced RELIC OF COLUMBUS
Ancient ceIba Tree Which Sheltered
Him on His First Voyage
Of Discovery,

Santo Domingo City.-on the river
bank at Santo Domingo City, capital
of the Dominican Republic. below the
ruined city wall stands the ancient
Ceiba tree to which Christopher Co
lumbus tied his waterlogged and
sinking ~carayels when he sought
refuge in the river on his first voy-
age of discovery. This tree, already
more than a century old when the
discoverer landed. bears imbedded in
its bark a leaden plate inscribed and
placed there by Columbus, claiming
the country for the king of Spain.
On the heights above is the venerable
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31

"Tve q good mind to go and Jump in
to the river" said'N. Peck, at the end
Of a little domestic discussion, as he
up his hat and started out.
you come back here.p said his wife,
'If you intend any such trick az that,
just march upstairs and put on pour
old clothes before you start
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31
For "Mr. FRAGILE"

A mar with an express package I'M
der his arm, stepped up to the box
Office window of a New York theater
and, addressing Frank Loomis, asked:
Anybody here named Fragile?"
mo" replied LOOMS.
well, that's the name on this
package"
Loomis took a look. The box was
addressed to the manager of the Lon
don pictures. Over the address was
inscribed:
"Fragile!"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31
Wholesale Invitation.

There have been many innocent
mistakes made by parsons. Among
them is one told Of a certain clergy.
man who left a notice in his pulpit to
be read by the preacher who ex.
changed with him. The minister neg.
lected to denote carefully a private
postscript, and the people were aston
ished to hear the stranger end by say.
ing: you will please come to dine
with me at the parsonage after serv.
ice.n
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31

of satisfaction. Buckwheat will ma.
ture a crop of seed in eight to ten
weeks, making ii unusually early in
maturing. 1t grows best in a rather
moist, cool soil and should not be
sown until rather late in Missouri.
1t grows very rapidly and is troubled
but little by weeds. 1t is often made
to produce a fair crop on thin soil. 1t
may be either drilled or broadcasted
and narrowed in, using three to four
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31
The Riuht to Smoke.

"Do you think it looks well for
women to smoke as they do in some
spanish.speaking countries?" "Well,'
replied the worried Londoner, tits
this way; If they're smokin' they're
likely either to be quiet and comfort
able, or If they're not used to 1t just
the opposite. And either ways good
chance Of keepin' 'ems out Of the suf-
fragette parade"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31

pecks to the acre. When conditions
are favorable a yield of 40 bushels to
the acre may be expected.
Corn and sorghum are sometimes
sown later and cut with a mower be-
fdre they mature for hay. They are
either drilled or sown broadcast. After
sorghum is cut the first time a second
crop often springs up and two cut
tings may be realized. Sudden death
of stock has often been reported from
feeding second-growth and frosted
sorghum. This is believed to be due
to the presence of prussic acid in the
stalks. For this reason the second
growth is often plowed under while
green.
Cowpeas can be used as a catch
crop, and in some respects is the best
plant that can be grown. 1t has a
most favorable effect upon the land
and produces a feed of the very high
est quality. 1t requires warm weather
in which to mature and is killed by
frost. CoWpeas may be sown as late
as the middle of July and used either
for pasture or cut for hay. Sheep and
hogs do exceptionally well when pas
tured on it, and should be turned in
when the seed begin to form.
When used either for pasture or
hay the seed should be drilled in with
the grain drill, allowing only every
third hole to run. The seed are sown
Fat the rate of about a bushel to the
acre. The New Era is n of the
earliest-maturing varieties and is
recommended to Missouri farmers. II
is also well adapted to sowing in corn
at the last cultivation. Cowpea hay
is Of the very finest sort either for
cattle or sheep. 1t is the equal OF
clover.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31
rrue Nohleness.

To love the unlovely, to sympathize
with the contrary-minded, to give to
the uncharitable, to forgive such as
never pity, to be just to men who
make iniquity a law, to repay their
c~easeless hate with never-ceasing
love, isione OF the MODEST attainments
Of man, and in this he becomes most
divine.--Theodore Parker.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31

Generally speaking. the central and
eastern portions Of Missouri have suf.
fered from the drought most. In some
sections the meadows will hardly yield
sufficient to pay for harvesting. Pas
lures are too dry to grow up after
being grazed off, and the sornields
are dry and dusty. The farmer is
facing a period of short feed.
The problem of producing roughage
for the stock during the fall and win
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31
Saved somebody,s Eyes.

Church-A sick cat in North Adams,
Mass, was found to be suffering
from having swallowed a s~eveninch
hatpin.
Gotham-Well. that's one way Of
getting the Objectionable hatpins out
OF sight.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31
canarx aIrd I 4wIId Reant.,

New York-Magistrate MacAdco
classed a canary with wild beasts"
when he told Jacob sandrack that no
one can legally claim ownership to a
wild bird or animal at large. Sand
rack applied for a permit to search the
rooms Of a neighbor who refused to
return the bird when It few into the
MA
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31

THAT old uncle Of mine,' Mrs. Jen-
ME Lee Ondego was saying, is the
slyest and most secretive human be
ing l ever knew. When he gets a
chill he won't shake, and when he
had the measles he wouldn't let II
break out on him"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31
Heroic Treatment.

Els there anything you a suggest
as a remedy for hay fever?" asked
the man who was ~sneezing.
Eyes. Go to some place where there
are plenty of mosquitoes and you'll
forget about it."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31

A Brooklyn public school teacher
says that she once required a pupil
to compose a sentence with the word
dogma as the subject. The pupil, a
lad Of 10. after some deliberation. sub
mitted his effort. 1t read: THE dog.
ma has five pups"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31
THE BEST HOT WEATHER TONIC,
GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC
The Old Standard, General Tonic. Drives out Malaria.
Enriches the Blood and Builds up the Whole System.
FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN.

II is ~ Combination Of QUININE and IRON in a nsee@ form that wonderfully
strengthens and fordhes the system to withstand the depressing effect of the hot summer
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC has no equal for Malaria chnls and Fever.
Weakness general debility and. loss of appetite Gives life and vgor TO Nursing
Mothers and Pale. Scky Children Removes Bnousnes without purging Relieves
nervous depression and low spirits Arouses the liver to action and purhes the blood
A true tonic and sua appetizer. Guaranteed by your Druggist We mean II soc.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31
Where He ExeeHed.

Redd-Did his son get a diploma
from college?
Greene--No, but he brought home
a rafting good letter of recommends
ton from the rowing coach!
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31

George, love-" began the dear girl,
after we're married you won't be out
nights, will your"
Il hope not" replied George, who
plays poker. Pray for me-"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31
FOR Protection Against Hall.

The French government is encour
aging experiments with a new device
to protect against hail, essentially a
very large lightning rod Of pure atmos-
pheric electricity SO that hail stones
can not form.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31
Taking Orders.

Miss Hogabust (of Chicago)-And
what profession is your son in, Lord
Hightop?
Lord Hightop Oh, when Algy
leaves college | expect he will take
orders.
Miss Hogabust (surprised) You
don't say! Well, poppa has got some
real nice gentlemen travelling for him.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31

Patience-What do you suppose
makes that baby cry SO awfully loud?
Patrice-Why both Of its parents
are hard Of hearing, you know.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31

She My! Isn't the man who
throws the ball for our side just won
derful! He throws it SO they hit It
every time.-Puck.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31

1t was feminine curiosity that led
to the discovery of Moses in the bull
PUSHES.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31

when you come to a fork in the
road, take it."
Il will, If 1t 10 a silver one"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31

Two is company, but three is a mul.
titude when father butts in.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31

Would you try to f1atter a married
man by telling him that he doesn't
look 1t?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31

An Australian artesian well reaches
a depth of more than 5000 feet.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31

A rich girl has got to be awfully
ugly in order to be homely.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31

Perhaps whisky does improve with
age-when 1t gets the chance.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31
Put On.

Put On.
rs Dobbs a man of superior attain
ments?"
mo. Merely of superior airs"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31
Growing Catch Crops
The Shortage of Hay and Pasture Makes Short
Growing Crops of Unusual interests to Farmers

By { E BHHheat Student N The College Of Agriculture University Of Missouri
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-31

WILL RELIEVE NERVOUS DEPRESSION
AND LOW SPIRITS.
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic,
GROVES TASTELBSs chill TONIC, arouses. the
liver to action, drives out Malaria and builds up the
system. A sure Appetizer and aid to digestion.
For adults and children. 50 cents.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-02
~where,s my shirt. what's this con.


"Where's my shirt What's this con-
bounded thing you've got here-all ruff
les and Bring me my clothes at
once!' His voice choked ominously.
When Adeline spoke 1t was with the
cafmness Of one who felt solid ground
under her feet Never again would
Adeline West be the meek little wom-
an she had been.
THAT there shirt is perfectly good.
My father wore ruffie0 shirts. and
like that style for you. Lot. Them
clothes are grandfather's dress clothes
They wore blue cloth and brass but
tons in them days. and I like to see 'em
now That there high choker was my
Uncle Henry's. and the white hat was
his, too, and you're welcome to wear
every one of 'em. Lot. and if you're 60
ing to the banquet tonight you better
put 'em on-because it's 8 o'clock now
and Mr.. PEBBLES Jimmy has been ask
ing where you was. They're waiting
for your
Adeline did not listen to what Cap
tain Lot said in reply. nor did she quake
when that gentleman stormed from Gel
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-02
FASHION HINT
By JUDO CHOlLET

The cut shows delightful suit for
early spring wear carried out in tan
coIored ratine. which is a fashionable
material and good one for hard serv-
ice Every woman knows that rahne
or eponge which is the French for
sDonCe. is fabric that resembles
uothing more than our toughest bath
towels.
The arrow buttonholeS on the cut
away coat is an effect that is modish
lust now. The narrow collar and
shawl shaped revers are novel. and
the cuffs are oddly cut affairs.
The skirt has sectional panels. with
the lower portions plated. This gives
greater freedom of movement to the
wearer. There are two main portions
Of the skirt. which are Tapped on to
the panels. and the closing is made tn
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-02

f The love songs Of the frog seemed
hardly less wonderful than those ct
the birds. their musical notes varying
from the sweet, Tranquil soothing.
peeping and purring Of the hyias to the
awfully. deep. low. bass. blunt below
ing Of the bullfrogs. Some Of the small.
er species have wonderfully clear.
sharp voices and told US their good
Bible nnues In musical tones about as
Iplainly as the whippoorwill-Isaac.
Isaac: Yacab. Yacab: Israel. Israel:
shoHed~in sharp. ringing. farreaching
tones. as IL they had all been to school
and severely drilled In elocution. In
the still. warm evenings big bunchy
fullfrogs beloved: Drunk! Drunk!
Drunk! Jug.o-rum! Jug-o-rumw And
early In the spring countless thousands
of the commonest species. up to the
throat In cold water. sang In concert,
making mass of music. such as 1t
was. loud enough to be heard at dis
[tance of more than half mile.
+ Far. far apart from this loud marsh
music is that of the many species OF
hylas. sort Of soothing. immortal
melody filling the air like light.-John
Muir In Atlantic.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-02
Old Fashioned Economy.

George W. Perkins at a business
mems dinner in New York deprecated
niggardly business methods.
There is no greater mistake" he
said. than for young man to adopt
in business the methods of old fash
toned economy.
You know. of course. what | mean
by old fashioned economy? No?
We'll. an old fashioned economist is
one who instead of buying an awl goes
to work to make one by strengthening
out an old corkscrew." = New York
American.