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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-04-03

Weigh and record the milk of each
cow at each milking. The record will
enable you to check each cows work.
If anything is wrong, the milk flow
will show it, and loss will be pre-
vented.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-04-03
How TO CUT POTATOES
Hand Cutting Better Than Machine
Method.

BY G. r.. BLISS. Iowa State College.
Careful attention to the cutting Of
the seed potato to insure proper seed
will aid materially in getting a good
"stand" of potatoes and a high yield.
The method of cutting must depend
upon the size and shape of the tubers
and the number of eyes. The variety
has very important bearing on this
subject. 1t is best to cut lengthwise
in case of all the roundish or oblong
varieties. Such types have few eyes
and these are usually grouped near
the seed end. In order to get them
evenly distributed one must cut
lengthwise.
The long varieties have more eyes.
which are more evenly scattered over
the entire tuber. Because of this fact
and the ungainly shape when cut
lengthwise, it is best to cut crosswise
in many cases.
1t is advisable to choose medium
sized tubers, regular in shape, free
from prongs with single, strong, but
shallow eyes. Cut potato weigh
ing one-half pound into four quarters
lengthwise. A potato weighing a
pound may be cut into eight pieces.
Halye one weighing less than half a
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-04-03
ROUNDIsH POTATOES HAVE FEWER
EYES-THEY SHOULD BE CUT
LENGTHWISE

ROUNDISH POTATOES HAVE FEWER
EYES-THEY SHOULD BE CUT
LENGTHWISE.
pound, Two strong eyes is enough
for any piece, but liberal supply of
reserve food or 'flesh" should go
with them. Planting whole potatoes.
especially small ones, is Objectionable
because of the large number of eyes.
The number will vary from ten to
twenty in Rural New Yorker to al
most twice as many in one of the long
type. Usually only portion of these
eyes will produce sprouts. Invariably
the number is too large, however. 1t
will average close to 70 per cent and
sometimes run up to 100 per cent.
Two or three strong stalks per hill
is sufficient
1t is best not to cut potatoes long
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16
BE OPTIMISTIC

The period OF transition from one
tariff level 20 another. through which
the country is now passing could not
avoid creating certain amount Of
disturbance. A process of readjust-
ment was inevitable and that means a
checking OF the procession Of bust
ness.
1t is the concensus Of opinion in in
dustrial circles however, that the halt
or slowing up can be only temporary
and that within a short time the con-
dition OF business will be normal IN
quiries made by the New York Sun
in industrial centers reveals the feel
ing that the new tariff law has not
been in force long enough 70 form
exact conclusions. but all along the
line there is a hopeful tone that after
the country is adjusted TO the new con-
ditions everything may work out for
the best.
The business OF the country has been
so long sustained by artificial stimu-
lants that reaction was inevitable
when these stimulants was withheld,
but II is a naturally healthy and ro-
bust thing and viii in the nature of
things quickly regain a normal tone.
This recovery is likely 20 first make
itself manifest in the middle west and
he followed by the New England
states. where a pessimistic spirit has
followed the disturbance caused by
the depreciation OF railroad and other
securities in which the thrifty people
% that section invest.
The prospect Of an early recovery
is encouraged by the condition Of the
banks Unlike the situation in 1907,
the banks are well supplied with
money and will not hesitate 10 place
&c in circulation when the conditions
warrant II. Another favorable feature
is the growth of exports. which for
the months ending with October show
an increase og S6S.OQO.000 over the
corresponding period last year.
What the country needs just now is
n little optimism, and il is amply JUS
tilted by the circumstances.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16
PANS or REcoNsTRuCrIoN.

This is an era OF reconstruction in
political parties. Like the reconstruc-
ton Of the south after the civil war il
IS likely TO inhict hardships and en-
gender bitterness. but the disorganiza-
ton OF the late presidential campaign
has made il necessary. Heroic meas
ures are unavoidable
AS a first measure OF reconstructive
reforms the republicans contemplate
Topping OF excessive representation
IN the southern states. which hereto
fore have been given equal voice in
the selection Of presidential candi-
dates without the ability 10 aid in
electing them. This measure is likely
20 be the paramount issue in the re-
organization convention which will be
called by the republican national
committee during the meeting which
opens today.
The plan Of redistribution of repre-
sentation in national conventions will
affect ali OF the states TO a greater or
less degree but particularly the south
ern states owing 10 the peculiar polit-
zeal conditions existing there. The
south will Of course resent and resist
interference with its present repre-
sentative system and a lively row is
anticipated. but there is evidently a
determined purpose on the part Of
party managers to correct at this OPP
perfume time what has long been re-
garded as an evil
IT is possible. however that this
work Of reform contemplated by the
republicans may be rendered unnec-
essary. If Pres. Wilson's recommend
alton for presidential primaries and
platform conventions prevails the re-
publicans will be saved the trouble and
pain OF Topping of a portion OF the
southern representation in their con-
ventions
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16
SECOND YEAR OF
MARRIED LIFE.
BY MABEL HERBERT URNER.

Helen was awakened by a heavy
lurch of the train, changing bell and
a sound of kissing steam. She drew
up the shade by her pillow raised
herself on ner eIpow and looked out.
They were in a great arched sta
ton, the smoke from many engines
curled up 20 the dome-like roof. Peo-
pie were rushing back and forth.
Trucks piled high with baggage rolled
by. All around was noise and cOnfu-
sion.
What place was this? Surely il
was the station of some large city.
Baggage room. waiting room" tel
name of the place. And then a news
boy dashed by waving a paper, she
saw the heading, the Cincinnati"
So this was Cincinnati. She took
her watch from her handbag. 1t was
half past seven. She drew aside the
curtain and glanced down the car.
The white coated porter was making
up birth; and a number of sections
were already up.
She would hurry and dress herself
and Winifred. and then help her
mother. so they would all be ready
when Will Farrell came through. His
berth was in the next car, and he had
said he wanted them TO breakfast with
him at nine.
Thererwas nothing much more diff
ficult than to dress a baby on a sleep
ing car. While WipifTed was very
good. just the getting things in AMI
out of satchels in such close quarters
was eXasperating. And the going out
to the dressing room. carrying both
Winifred and a satchel, was not easy.
And Winifred. who had never bathed
except in her own little tub, objected
most strenuously to the sponging off
process on a lurching train
Then Helen had to help her mother.
whom the night in the berth had
given a severe headache.
1t was Just nine when Will Farrell
came through 10 take them in to
breakfast Helen's mother protested
that she could not eat, and would
rather stay quietly there than try to
stir around.
So Helen found herself breakfasting
alone with Will Her mother had in
sisted on keeping Winifred, and they
sent in her oatmeal and milk by the
waiter.
you look tired, didn't you sleep
well?" asked VIII solicitOusly
"Oh, yes as we'll as l ever do IN
sleeper"
And you're not eating any break
fast. I'm afraid you've let that coffee
get cold I'll order some fresh
"No-no. please don't / couldn
drink coffee. / have been so nervous
lately. I know it is very bad for me.
Helen. you are not well. l teI
that when l saw you last winter, anc
feel il more now"
"Oh. 7 think I'm just tired. Gettins
J the baby and myself ready for TINS
/ trip rather overtaXed me-
Its more than that graVely. OF
are not happy You have not beer
happy since you married"
| Helen flushed holly. VIII, you
know you must not say such things t'
/ me-
"Why mustn't u" almost hercely
THAT night I dined at your house anc
your husband came home half lntoN
] icated-dOn't you think knew ther
you were not happy I've been II
/ New York twice since but 7 didn't cal
on YOU because 7 could not bear tC
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16

rise Of September Morn in the estima-
ton OF the world.
NATURALLY every mother wants
her baby to be a little angel and thinks
il is one, but, just as naturally. if the
baby is boy she wants him 10 be
boy when he gets into knickerbock-
ers. No one despises a sissy more
than woman.
Oral Testimony Not Sufficient
(Kendallville News-Sun.)
A FIT. Wayne girl sued a chauffeur
named Drury,
And she made an appeal TO the jury,
She said that one limb
Had been injured by him,
But, alas, the jurymen were from
Missouri
WE learn from our Florence cor
respondent that Mona Lisa" suffered
a slight abrasion on the cheek and a
scratch on the left shoulder during
her absence. Mona might have known
that smile would get her into troUble
HEADLINE IL American newspa-
pers: "Moriarty Rolled by McGillen,
Quits Sullivan Meeting"
Rapid Transit.
(South Bends Greatest Newspaper.)
Miss Sallle Davenport or olympia
Wash. who has been the guest OF
Miss Carrie Rein returned to her home
at noon today.
HUMAN improvidence has hao no
better illustration than permitting the
fine weather of the past week TO slip
by without canning some of it for use
in February.
IN these days of h. c. |. IL is not a
question as to how little man can
marry on, but as to how much II will
cost to support a wife.
WHO would care to live in Quebec.
where the December term of the GRIM
inal court was passed for lack Of bust
ness?
IT can probably be established by
competent testimony that it is much
easier TO sell the average man gold
brick than to induce him to subscribe
for sCme worthy object.
NOTHING strange about it,
IT is simply human nature.
c. y. F.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16

see you unhappy and feel my helpless
ness. But there are some things /
can't help but say.
Don't you know you are making
it impossible, quiveringly, for me to
ever see you again if you talk like
this?Y
Il haven't tried to see you Helen.
l have told you why. We met on this
train by accident. 1 have not, and
shall not pursue you in any way. l
think you know that"
"Oh, yes, Of course know that. But
But you don't want me to put into
words what we both know. / have
cared for you since our school days
and ! care still. And yet l must stand
quietly by, realizing your unhappiness
and my helplessness to change condi-
tons in any way"
Since you have said this much
you have made it necessary for me to
say something more" For a moment
she faltered. her eyes still on the
napkin she was rolling tight in her
trembling hands. Tiff l am not
happy. it is not because / do not--care.
| still love Warren almost in the same
way | did when | married him. My
unhappiness is because he does not
seem to-to care for me"
There was a long silence. Will was
pushing back and forth the salt cellar
before him. At length he said slowly:
Then he is even a greater brute
than | thought. No, don't stop me
I shall not speak again of him. You
know / change at Indianapolis and
we are almost there now. So ] have
only these few moments with you.
And I want to ask you just one thing"
He paused and went on more slowly.
eff conditions grow too difficult, If you
should ever feel you could not go on
will you send for me TO let me help
you? Not as I would want to help
you. but in any wav you wish-and
as impersOnally. Will you promise
me that Helene"
Eyes. / Will promise that
Then. that is ALL" in a matter-Of
fact tone. as they rose from the table.
few moments later he was telling
both her and her mother good bye.
Then he went to his section to get his
things together. Although ii was al
most half an hour before they reached
Indianapolis, he had not come through
their car again.
Helen caught one glimpse of him as
he left the train. his OvercOat on his
arm followed by porter with two
large suit cases.
As he crossed the platform, he turn
ed. His eyes searched the car win
dows until he found hers Then.
raising his hat, he quickly disappeared
in the crowd.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16

NEW YORK. Dec let was
blustery. windy day on upper Broad
way Two large women were walk
ing northward, apparently in great
hurry TO get somewhere, and between
them trotted a very small boy, each
of whose fists was clutched by one of
the Mastering women.
\ great deal of conversation was
going on, in which the little boy took
no part. except for the Jerking OF his
arms incidental to the gesticulations of
his custodians. He evidently was used
to that sort of thing. He just trotted
quietly along.
Then his cap blew off. II rolled
along the sidewalk to the feet OF a
woman in a tight skirt. who was walk
ing about so feet behind the trio. She
picked il up and tried TO catch up with
the others. She couldn't; she was
handicapped.
The little boy turned around and
saw the kind lady bringing up the
rear. with his cap. She waved the
cap at him. ne tried in vain to attract
the attention OF one of the large
ladies who had him IN tOw--presum-
ably his mother Not a chance. The
two women just strobe along, talking
vOlubly. and paid not the slightest
heed to little Johnny.
For two blocks the chase continued,
the woman with the cap getting mad
der and madden. Finally the party in
front stopped at a crossing 20 let a
stream OF traffic get by. and one OF
the women noticed Johnny's caplesS
condition. Evidently Johnny at once
referred his cuStOdiaus 20 the breath
less persons in the rear, for they turn
ed about and waited ior her TO come
up.
1--WE had to chase you two blocks"
she exclaimed. as she returned the
cap.
Johuuy's mother took the piece Of
headgear and damned il down over
her sons small red ears.
THE boys just like his father she
apologized. Never opens his mouth,
Thank Heaven. / wasn't born dumb"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16

American enterprise and capital are
inviter TO improve "A present opportu-
nifty to give this country comparative
~ as great an interest in the physical
development of China as it has in the
moral and mental development Of the
people OF that nation.
The opportunity has come through
the medium OF American missions in
an effort 10 protect the people of q
certain section from the destructive
overfows OF the Hwai river. which an
nually destroys many lives and inhicts
great damage on property. Three
years ago the Eed Cross sent an
American engineer TO survey the river
and on the strength OF ais report the
Chinese government has offered con-
cessions 20 American capital for as
sistance in controlling the floods.
The project has the approval of the
American minister. Paul Reinsch. who
hopes American fnanciers can be
found TO undertake the work. and
speaking before the Chino-AmeriCan
association in Picking Prof, Frank ].
Goodnow. legal adviser 10 the Chinese
government. expressed the sentiments
OF American residents of Picking and
members OF the legation. who deplore
the fact that while American mission
airy EFFORT in China holds foremost
place. no development enterprise or
railway construction Is being under
taken By Americans and. as a conse-
ouence, the United States holds COM
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16
THE MELTING POT
COMET ThKE PoTLUCK WITH Us.

A MEMBER OF the bar maintains
that the proceedings incident 10 litiga-
ton should not contain language be-
yOnd the comprehension OF the lltl-
giants. In other words, that the pro-
ceedings of courts should be simpli-
fled. He tells a story 10 illustrate the
point.
In a case where a Negro woman
petitioned the court for divorce the
plaintiffs attorney couched his COM
plant in language not common IN
every day conversations. Among 9TH
er things he charged that the defend
ant was at ali times ''morOse and tacl-
turn" AMI when it came TO the intro
duction Of testimony counsel for de-
PENDANT questioned the plaintiff on
those points.
You charge in your complaint.
said counsel with some severity. that
this defendant was morOse and tact
turn. Is that true?"
"Fo' God, Mistah Lawyer" cried the
witness. "Ah never called him dem
names in ma life"
The Overloaded Elevator.
(FOrt Wayne Journal Gazette.)
The Anthony hotel parlor and ball
room floor was a blaze of light and
beauty and gayety last evening. when
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Dougal Gorham
and their granddaughter, Miss Georgi-
ana Bond. received hundreds of their
friends during the hours from eight TO
twelve. over five hundred invitations
had been sent out, and the response
was very general, more than four hun
dred accepting. Alighting from the
elevator for this purpose. with maids
in attendance, and proceeded TO the
northwest corner of the balcony where
the receiving party stood amid bow
er of palms, relieved simply by a bas-
ket of exquisite Killarney roses
WE are persuaded that among all
the virtues consistency is the most
difficult. In the mutability of human
affairs il happens that what is con-
sistency one day is inconsistency the
next. How is poor man to know, and
how shall he be held derelict when he
is not responsible for the changes or
the conditions that cause them?
We Supposed She Waded In.
(Gary Tribune.)
While the Italians may have been
glad TO recover the famous painting,
Mona Lisa, it must be admitted that
the fame of that work of art was
somewhat impaired by the untimely
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16

Being able TO be up and about the
house Pres Wilson need not be an OBJ
ject of further anxiety. A man recov-
ering from a bad cold may not have
recovered mis- amiability but his eff
ficiency will no. be seriously affected.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16

Eastern railroad commissioners are
of the opinion that there should be
a substantial advance of freight rates.
provided the additional advance can
be obtained without imposing unjust
and unreasonable charges on the pub
lie and that the money will be pru-
IDENTIFY expended in the public inter
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16

paratively minor position among the
powers.
This is making poor use OF the open
door. which has proved profitable to
capitalists Of other nations. With a
good percentage of Chinese preference
in favor Of Americans they have thus
far failed TO take advantage of it.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16

The absence Of enthusiasm if not
the presence of disappointment mark
made by Mayor-elect Keller 1t
is apparent the public was led
to expect something better in num-
Der Of instances.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16

Having been reminded by the Trib-
une that he is solely responsible for
his appointments he may feel deeply
grateful for having been given an in
telligent conception of his burdens
but we doubt it,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16

showing it's effects in mine operation
despite the many accidents that have
occurred. The federal bureau of
mines reports that a large number Of
lives have been saved by the use of
modern reserve apparatus and first
aid to the injured.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16

Early shopping is only part of the
anticipation of Christmas. Packages
TO be sent away should be securely
wrapped and mailed early
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16
ROBERT TAFT PASSES LAW
EXAMS WITH HIGH MARKS

COLUMB1s. D. Dec, 16.-Robert
Alphonse. the son of former Pres.
Taft. carried on the hOnors at the
state bar examination here last week.
He obtained "A grade of SO.t. two
points higher than the next hlgh
man.
In this young Taft duplicated the
achievement OF his father, who Won
highest honors when he was admit
ted TO the bar.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-Atter a
lively discussion. the house Monday
voted down a bill approved by Post
master Gen. Burleson. authorizing
him TO enter into contracts for trans
porting the mail by aeroplane when
deemed 30 the public interest This
service was suggested for remote
parts of the T. s. particularly in arid
sections and in Alaska
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16

The Utah sheriff is still watching
the hole where Desperate Lopez dis
He is the modern instance
of patience on a monument
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16

The amelioration in MIR. Joyce's case
is that he is escaping the decayed
vegetables Of criticism that are being
hurled at Mr. Kellers devoted head.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16

At this distance we are curious TO
know what the federal and rebel sol
diers in Mexico are fighting each 9TH
err for.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16

There are other public enterprises
needing money, of course, but none
make a better use of it than the Child
ren's dispensary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16
SHARP AND FLAT.

must come and play my violin for
YOU some evening, Miss Sharp. You
like music. don't you?
I do. indeed. Mr. Phlat; but come all
the Same.-Judge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16

Metaphorically speaking the hos
pital fund committee has spit on his
hands and taken a new grip.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16
RENO STYLE.

Gladys looks quite different since
she separated from her husband. She
now wears her haid "a la DIVORCE.
Hows that?
Parted.-Judge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16
WOULDN'T MATCH.

The young man was buying type
writer ribbons.
These won't do" he said; they're
all black and my typewriter is a
blonde N. y. World.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16
HARD PART TO PLAY

You don't seem TO be as fond Of
Charley DawkinS as you used 10 be-
No. I admit that 1 don't care for
him at all any more. Sometimes II
seems as if l just couldn't wait until
after Christmas to tell him So
Judge
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16
TO CURE 4 COLD N ONE DAY

lake LAXATIVE bHpMO QI9fNINt r.
Tablets. Druggists refund money II
il fails To cure. +. w. GROVES sig
nature is on each box 2sc-AdNt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16
x X X X X X x X x X X
IN LIGHTER VEIN.
X X X X X X X X X X X X X
SOUR GRAPES.

Wash she mad because you didn't
call the other -ening?"
yes. she sid she wouldn't give a
fig for the man who didn't keep his
dates."-N. Y. World.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16
BRAIEYS POM TODM
THE SOULS TEMPLE.

THE SOULS TEMPLE.
being the Greed of the True Athiete)
My body is the temple OF my soul
And therefore ! shall keep IL clean
and fair.
Joying in sunshine and the sweet
keen air
And all the sports which keep it hale
and whole.
My strength and vigor never shall
pay toll
To drugs or drink whichever spread
a snare,
Yet shall 1 always leap to do or
dare
In service Of mankind in any role.
Nv body is the house wherein I live
A goOdly house and worthy OF my
care,
Each bone and sinew, every cell
and nerve.
II such an edifice God chose 10 give
II is not mine TO ruin or 20 tear.
But only for mans destiny-tO
Serve!
-BERTON BRALEY.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16

Did YOU have merry christmas
Yes. ma'am." replied Willie. They
had TO send for the doctor. Judge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16

"Binks inherits his wit
Yes. he writes the same Jokes his
grandfather wrote. N. Y. World.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-16

HELEN BREAKFASTS WITH
WILL FARRELL ON THE SEC
OND DAY OF THE JOURNEY.