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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-09
Fashionable Costumes for Boys and Girls

ing will be worn, and ii is always
lovely for thin materials. Round necks
and short sleeves are extremely fash
ionable for indoor wear at all seasons.
and the materials for both spring and
summer dresses are as pretty and
charming as can be.
One of the boys suits shown in this
picture Is finished with scalloped
edges, and handwork of this kind is
being extensively used upon little boys
costumes. II is very pretty and in no
way detracts from the general mascu-
line effect, while the scallops are so
simple and easy to make that the labor
is not worth computing.
One Of the greatest advantages 10 be
found in all the costumes illustrated
on this page is their complete SIM
pllieity and the small amount OF time
required for their making. The little
bertha dress is very charming made as
it is here. but as the skirt is stra:Eht
and the bertha is straight at its lower
edge, the design can be used for
founcing. AS fiouncing makes It's own
trimming and finish, such design is
sure to be a welcome one for the busy
mother.
The tiny tots dress also can be made
this way, for this skirt too is straight
and is just gathered and Joined TO
short wasted body portion. As Dor
dered materials are to be extensively
used this season and are shown In the
prettiest possible colorings, designs OF
this kind are much in demand. Ae-
Gordon plating always must be done
BY machine, and when that portion OF
,,uhe work Is completed the frock almost
makes itself.
Patterns seventy-seven thirtythree
and seventy-seven twenty-tour are cut
in sizes from four to eight years; sew
enty-seven forty in sizes from TWO to
eight years, seventy-Six eighty-six
from two to six years, seventy-se'en
hundred and one from eight to four
teen years and seventy-six ninety
seven in sizes for one, two and four
years.
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from thirty-four to forty-two inches
bust measure; seventy-six seventy-one,
seve1ty-five thirty-three, seventyfour
eighteen and seventy-six seventy-eight
in sizes from twenty-five to thirty
inches waist measure. The coat pat
tern seventy-six ninety-three is cut in
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-09

~HE spring season is always one Oh /
interest, for it brings the de- :
mand for dainty coloring, for
light and airy effects and for much
that is charming in the way Of dress.
The coming season promises to be
rather exceptional one in many ways.
Materials are the Ioveliest possible and
colors are bewitching. A great deal or
lace is to be worn, and lace always
makes fascinating trimming.
While we are to cling to the general
straight, narrow lines, there are varia-
lions galore, and draped effects and
overskirt effects may be looked for in
interesting variety. Silk will be essen
TALLY smart throughout the spring as
il has been throughout the winter, but
many of the cotton fabrics are exqul-
site and will be utilized for gowns OF
the most formal sort as well as IN
combination with silk.
Undoubtedly the season will see
great deal of very charming color, Dut
in spite Of that fact black and white
retains its vogue, and a great many
costumes showing that combination
will be worn throughout the spring
and summer. Sleeves are always inter-
es,ing subjects of discussion with any
change Of seasons, but this coming one
will bring many kinds
In a general way, the dropping shoIi-
der line is liked, and many smart
gowns are cut with the elongated shout
der. although that elongation may be
only a slight one. Kimono sleeves ana
sleeves that are sewed to the armhoies
are equally smart.
Patterns seventy-siX sixty-three, sew
enty-seven seventeen and seventy
six seventy-seven are cut in sizes from
thirty-four to forty inches bust meas
IRE: seventy-four twenty-five In sizes
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-09

very glad of these designs. Rompers
and simple Russian costumes always
are needed for everyday occasions, but
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-09

dainty frocks fill their own places, and
the new models are especially attrac-
tive. A great deal of accordion plait-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-09

For illustrations see pages ! and 81
~HE spring season is always one Oh
Il interest, for it brings the de-
far daintE nnlnring Tor
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-07-11
A Heifer's First Calf.

A good deal Of loose, uhfounded doc
trine is floating about in dairy circles.
One ia. that a heifer's nrst calf, male
or female, is apt not to prove az EN-
cient in dairy work as those Of her
maturer years, says Hoard's Dairy
man. We cannot find that there has
been any attempt to secure substantial
data ON this question. We know in
our own experience Of twenty-five
years Of special breeding that some Of
our best animals were the first calves
Of two-year-old heifers. Among them
was the bull Espanore H.. who stands
in the Advanced Registry with seven
daughters to his credit.
But the most notable example in this
direction is the world famous Jersey
COW Jacoba Irene. The Jersey Bulle-
tin in commenting upon this fact says:
"Jacoba Irene, the worlds champion
long distance dairy COW, was the first
calf Of her dam, born before her moth
er vas two years old"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-07-11

Who said Harry Lord, the Chicago
American third baseman, was all in?
Whoever did would soon change their
minds IL they watched him perform at
last station for the White Sox this sea-
son. True, last year he was away OF
form and was shifted to the outfeld by
Manager Callahan. Since the start Of
the 1918 race Harry has been putting
up q brilliant article of ball, especially
In the fielding line. His stick work
also seems to have improved. A few
years ago Lord was considered the best
third baseman in the American league.
Judging by the game he has been put
ting up 80 far this season, he has a fair
chance to grab back the honors.
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under him. A hog that is on the ground
and not too far gone will respond to
treatment II water is supplied in this
manner. Never attempt to drive an
overheated hog. II possible, after sup
plying some water, erect a temporary
shade, such as a blanket or sheet sup
ported by a couple of poles. On ex-
tremely hot days it is an excellent plan
to pour a barrel Of water under the
shade which has been built for the
hogs, and this will afford much COM
fort for the entire herd throughout the
day. ms
The greatest care should be exercis-
ed in preventing the hogs from having
access to streams which may have been
subject to disease germs. Under no
circumstances should hogs be allowed
to run in fields opening on large
streams. The prevalence Of cholera
in past seasons has taught many a
farmer the folly Of counting disaster
by allowing his hogs to water at a
stream which may have watered a
score Of herds of diseased hogs.
In supplying well water to the AMI
mails it is easy to make provision
against their getting their supply
filthy. There are a number Of COM
mercial hog waterers which are mex
lpensive and are admirable. These
may be attached to a water line o. to
a. stock tank or a barrel. They are
fitted with a float valve which auto
matically keeps the drinking vessel
full. The drinking vessel 10 small and
does not admit Of the hogs getting
their feet into 1t. Where a barrel is
used for supplying the animals it IL
advisable to add a handful Of lime to
the barrel Of water, since this win rem
der It more palatable after becoming
heated by the sun. Stagnant water II
wholly unit for hogs, and It = unwise
to allow them to have access to places
where It exists.
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Rvbber complexion erushe..

ST. +EN ~
There has. been q, marked improve
ment in the rubber brushes for the
complexion, the body and the teeth.
To begin with. the newest styles have
flexible backs Of perforated rubber
and are oval in shape. The brush por-
ton. instead Of having a series Of.
rubber teeth, has irregular knife-like
ridges. These brushes can be bought
without the handle, or a handle of imi-
tation ivory an be attached, which
will add greatly to the comfort, and
convenience of the user. There il
quite as much demand for the bath
size, to be used in rubbing the body.
as for the smaller face size, which
brings the blood to the tissues Of the
skin in such a satisfactory way. Wo-
men.who are particularly f%astidious in
regard to hygiene like these brushes
because they car be easily and quickly
sterilized by dipping them into a solu-
ton of carbolic acid. The smaller
brushes sell for Is cents and a dollar.
and the larger bath brush with the re-
movable handle retails for 81. The
toothbrushes made in the same general
style are no more expensive than the
regulation product which sells for IS
cents.
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KEEPING HOGS COOL.
Protection From the SUMS Heat May
Easily Be Provided,

Easily Be Provided.
The necessity for providing shade
and pure water in abundance for hogs
in summer is overlooked by Il major
ity Of the swine growers throughout the
country, says H. T. Morgan in Country
Gentleman. 1t is astonishing to note
the negligence of farmers in this mat
ter. Hogs having access to a wood lot
or an orchard will be amply provided
with shade. Throughout the greatest
hog producing states. however, these
animals are pastured in open lots, and
there they will suffer greatly from heat
unless proper artificial shade is pro-
vided.
A. cheap and efficient shade can be
erected in a few hours and at no ex-
pense, aside from the labor involved.
by setting six or nine forked posts in
the ground to support some old fence
rails which may be covered with a few
armloads Of brush and then covering
the whole with a load Of old straw.
This makes an excellent shade and is
preferable to one of boards. as the
straw roof is far cooler than one Of
lumber. The shade should be open on
all sides and should be built at the
highest point in the field. in order to
take advantage Of every breeze. The
loss of hogs from overheating is very
great, and such losses can be guarded
against only by afording the animals a
retreat from the sun in hot weather.
Right here a word of advice about
treating IN overheated hog. Never
pour cold water on the animal; pour 1t
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Raise the Calves

Raise the calves on the farm. have
enough to snip in a lots, feed we'll
and make money. In this way the risk
Is reduced. the investment lessened.
the cost Of production cheapened,
rough materials are consumed and the
land benefited. It don't cost much to
raise well bred calves to baby beef age,
and 1t does keep the working equip
ment Of the farm in profitable use the
year round. A carload Of home grown
steers turned OF each year; will 50 Q
long way toward reducing the operat-
ing expenses Of the farm.
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STALLION TO pA7RoNlzE.
Avoid Using Animals With .Glarins

Avoid Using Animals With Glarin9
Faults ,of Conformation.
Soundness and pure breeding come
first in the selection of the stallion to
patronize. writes Annandale in the Ma
tional Stockman. Too much hurry Is to
be avoided. Nature abhors the union
Of widely differing types. 1t is a mis-
take to mate very small mares with very
large stations. Better make the ad-
vance in two generations than try to
span the gap at n jump. The more
closely the united types resemble each
other the greater will be the likelihood
Of the progeny striking the happy me-
dunn desired. The greater the dissim-
iarity between the united types the
more- certain the production Of. low
class offspring, presenting the charac-
tiers Of both parents in Ill assorted
proportions.
Breeding is by no means a matter
governed by rule Of thumb. In a gen.
eral way the offspring will partake Of
the characteristics of both sire and
dam, but nature has a NEAR trick Of
perpetuating the bad qualities at the
expense of the good. This must always
be taken closely into consideration.
Avoid using a stallion with any glar-
ing fault of conformation or disposi-
ton. A sour head, a lop ear, small
eye,e eve neck. long weak back, droop-
ing rump. short rib or a narrow, boxy,
mulelike foot is almost certain to be
transmitted If possessed by one parent.
no matter how good the other may be
in that particular point. There may be
a modification for the better. but the
rule is that any glaring fault of con-
formation is practically certain to be
transmitted, and for that reason mares
faulty in any regard which means de-
probation OF value should not be used
as breeders. Stations cannot do It all.
Mares have Just as much to do with
holding the progeny. Very inferior
specimens should not be mated. 1t Is
substantially impossible to eradicate
their defects. Avoid using either stall
lion or mare particularly weak in any
part. It is better to use a stallion mod
erately good at all points than one
transcendently superior in some and
glaringly faulty in others.
Eschew light boned sires. no matter
what the breed. Be careful to avoid
thin. shelly feet, stubby pasterns.
sickle hooks and calf knees, together
with long weak backs and short ribs.
These defects Of conformation are
worse than some actual unsoundnesses
and are renamed to emphasize the ne
cessity Of avoiding them. Good tenn
per, docility and high courage are al
ways assets worth cash. (
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-07-11
GRADUATION GIFTS.
Vanity Bags Are Dainty and Extreme
" Useful.

Vanity Bags Are Dainty and Extreme
ly Useful.
Many Of your young friends will grad
uate this year, and you are no doubt
wondering. what. to. give. them. Why
not make them each a vanity bagF
Vanity bags r dainty and extremely
useful; therefore any girl would be de-
lighted to possess one.
1t requires twelve inches Of four inch
wide ribbon of a plain design. Basic
an inch wide hem at each end and en-
broider a row of brier stitching an inch
from the edge on all sides of the rib
bon. Fold the ends over and neatly
whipstitch the sides together.
Thread narrow satin ribbon through
the top to form a drawstring and fin
ish the ends with rosettes Of the rib
bon. If desired the center Of the tiny
vanity bag al be decorated with an
embroidered monogram or a wreath Of
forgetmenots and foliage embroidered
with pale pink, blue or white silk to
match the ribbon used.
This latter makes an especially
dainty decoration and is easily done, as
the flowers are not padded. A wreath
formed Of miniature rosebuds, daisies
or violets would be equally effective.
Within the bag place a handkerchief.
tiny mirror. powder pun, cake Of pow
der and a piece Of pinked flannel con-
tanning black and white pins. This lit
tie vanity bag can be placed in the
pocket Of the evening coat or in the
muh and is always ready to aid milady
when the occasion demands.
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each state. and this average shall be
the per cent Of the $1,OOO.O00,000 Unit
ed States highway fund that shall be
,apportioned and credited to each
state"
The bill also provides. Of course. for
the establishment Of the necessary ma
'chinery to carry out the plaza head
ONCE in the District Of Columbia: a
highway division in each of the states,
in charge of a United States highway
engineer; q national school of highway
and bridge engineering in Washing
ton, for the purpose of training spe-
!cialists for the work of road building:
a United States highway commission.
composed Of the chairmen Of the SEN
ate and house committees on postof-
fees and post roads, and the director
Of the Office Of public roads.
There are some obstacles in the way
of the adoption Of the Bourne plan. It
1s in no sense compulsory. The states
can do as they please about it. They
need not 60 into it IL they do not wish.
II they do not 60 into 1t they would
get none Of its benefits. but at the
same time they would not assume any
Of its burdens. ]. e. Pennypacker, the
statistician of the Bourne committee.
shows that in twenty-seven Of the
states their constitutions would permit
the borrowing Of money for public
works and that in twenty-one states
constitutional amendments. would be
required to enable them to issue bonds
for public works.
The advantages claimed for the plan
AZ formulated are here noted.
Incentive to the states for activity
and expedition in road construction by
utilization Of the superior credit Of the
government
The establishment Of practical and
desirable cooperation between the fed
Ieral government and the states.
Team work between the ,federalista
on good roads and the state specialists
without subssrvience in the state In
st1umentality to any federal bureau.
The establishment Of q practical
ieoncrste plan for = long period with
'}dednits knowledge 40 Ia. the liability
tol the federal government
u Nj. Bourne's opinion the measure
would give the country what It i'm
pssadvely needs-a great system Of
rood wagon roads. which would vast
III Increase the happiness. prosperity
I'D comfort Of our people and double
Ehesvalus Of our agricultural lands"
sANlHtsEG .s9EI9EsY $3.50 Nt--g19IgNa EHEsk 49,
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HORSE LORE.

Apples or carrots cut up and u
handful Of meal and one Of
shorts thrown over them make
an ideal ration for a horse once
a day. The other feed may be
oats.
1t is q shame to let u horse get
u sore shoulder in the first place
and ten times more shameful to
work him after he gets in that
condition.
Collars should never be swap
ped from one horse to another.
Do not put the colts in a pas
ture fenced with barbed wire. A
barbed wire cut always leaves a
scar. A scar always takes the
value off a young horse.
Watch the necks Of the young
horses particularly and If they
shrink with the first spring work
buckle the collars up or have
them reftted. but don't 49, a
sweat pad.
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s3,O00,00O,000A
GOOD ROADS FUND
Bourne Proposes to Spend Il
In Next Fifty Years.
A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
Ex-senator Advocates Expenditure Of
Vast Sum by Government and States
For Construction and Maintenance of
MISUNDERSTANDING Of Plan.

Former United States Senator iona.
than Bourne. Jr.. chairman of the joint
committee on federal aid in the con-
struction Of post roads. in a special re-
port to the committee proposes to
spend S. 5000, OOO. 900 for good roads in
the United States. 81 ,OOO,O 1000 for
construction and $2,O0O.O0O.OOO for
maintenance. both extending over a
period Of fifty years. Besides this
great scheme. all the hundred and odd
other good roads measures which have
been proposed from time to time in
congress pale into insignificance.
The Bourne plan contemplates the
creation of a construction fund of ST.
OOO,OOO,OO0. appropriated among the
states upon the basis of area, popula-
ton, assessed valuation and road mile
age; that the states shall deposit in the
United States treasury fifty year 4 per
cent bonds for the amount due them as
worked out OF this basis, upon which
the federal government shall lend the
par value for road construction. In its
turn the, federal government, would is
sue fifty year nontaxable 3 per cent
bonds, to be sold in $50 denominations
or multiples of that sum to all buyers,
The bill suggested by Mr.. Bourne to
carry out the plan be has evolved con-
tains nine sections. the most interest
ing Of which relates to the apportion-
ment and crediting to the several states
of 1.-The United States highway fund.-"
as it is called. thus: 1.-THE United
States highway commission. h%ereinaft-
er created. shall ascertain in the most
practicable manner. from the best in
formation available. the total land
area. the population according to the
last federal census. the total assessed
valuation Of all taxable property and
the total mileage Of public highways
In each Of the several states. and shall
compute the percentage Of the total Of
these four items possessed by each
state. They shall then compute the
average of the four percentages for
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DAIRY POINTERS.

. The milk check is not an ncci-
. dent. It's the result Of good.
. careful handling with conscien-
|. tious feeding.
/. The safest way to salt the cows
|. is to keep a supply before them
; at all times.
It's a mistaken policy to let the
dry COW rustic for herself. She
. should have good care IL she is
expected to do. well at the next
!. freshening.
Success does not lie in the
number Of cows the dairyman
keeps, but in the kind he keeps
and the way he keeps them.
Be sure that the calves are
i. started right. Feed regularly, not
, too much at a time, and young
calves at least four times q day.
Individual excellence is the
only safe guide to be depended
upon in selecting cows to build
up a good herd.
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Athletic, at

Some light upon the officials who had
proved incompetent was recently
thrown by Frank Cavanaugh Of Dart
mouth, who declared that old football
players were the most fragrant exam
pies Of this sort. He stated that many
times the men who had graduated
from their colleges after a brilliant
life on the gridiron knew less about
football rules than men who had never
played.
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It is said Of the D~uroc-Jersey breed
Of hogs that they will put on more
pounds for an equal amount Of feed
than any other breed. They put on
flesh and fat so economically that
they return a better profit on feed
consumed than hogs that bring a
few cents more per hundred pounds
on the market. The Duroc-Jersey
hog, it is claimed, is a bigger hog, a
better hog and q healthier hog than
any other. The SOW shown is an
excellent type of this breed. She
was a prize winner last fall.
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international Football.

Dates set for the annual international
association football games include. the
following: Jan. II, 1914, Wales versus
ireland in England; Feb. IA, 1914, Eng
land versus ireland in England; Feb.
20. 1914, Scotland versus Wales In
Scotland; March IA, 1914, Scotland YER
sus Ireland in Scotland; March le,
Wales versus England in Wales; April
{. Scotland versus England in Scotland.
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Cotton Blouse. Vary Simple.

The smartest Of summer blouses in
cotton materials is a very neat but co
quettish affair. If there, is any trim
ming at all it is down the front In q
straight untrimmed piece of lace or
embroidery. Nearly all of these new
waists open in front, and often there is
only a group Of pin tucks about the
opening, with a ruf1e that Is broad at
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the neck. becoming narrower 40 It
reaches the bust and vanishing entirely
at the waist belt. 8
The dressiest Of the new blouses are
beaudfed with q great deal OF hem
stitching, the holes coarse and the
thread large. The kmono shape Is
much in evidence, with the yoke rum
ming down the entire length Of the top
Of the sleeve or finishing in, q rounded
or pointed piece just below the arm
hole. The sleeves vary In length from
elbow to full length.
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Worm Msdieins For Hsrss.

Worm M,sdieIns. For Herss.
santonine. twenty grains; powdered
|calumba ROOF, sulphate Of iron and
Barbados aloes. two drains Of each,
excipient to one ounce. Get three balls
made and give at intervals On the
morning Of : rest day.-American Cul
|tivator. ~