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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
ONE convenience
FOR FARM HOUSE
Soft Water Adds More Comfort
to Home Than Almost Any
Other Thing.
Ry MISS ]. L. sHEPPERD0

Few other home conveniences will
save so much labor and add SO much
comfort as soft water, hot and cold
right at hand The carrying and lift
ing of water, and the emptying OF
tubs are things that are extremely tax
ing and that could be readily accom-
pUshed by mechanical means. To
open faucet and lift a plug is all
that should be necessary for filling
and emptying tubs and washing ma
chine Water is needed, not only III
the laundry but all over the house,
the laundry being mentioned espe-
cially because wash day Is the hard
est day in the week, requiring the
greatest amount of heavy lifting,
which is hard on the back. Wash day
also entails much danger of sickness
because of necessary exposure when
water must be carried in and out in
cold weather.
The entire family should be inter
ested In this needed improvement, be-
cause it would confer 9 personal ben
eft on eaCh one.
Soft water is better than hard for
all kinds of cleaning, washing dishes,
woodwork, floors, and also for bodily
additions. Who enjoys the harsh
sticky feeling of hands washed in
hard water, to say nothing Of chap
ping incident to its use in cold wealth
er. The wash basin, the wash boiler
everything used with hard wa
ter. give silent evidence of this char
acteristic, consuming time and re-
curing extra labor in securing when
simple washing alone would be neces
sary IL soft water had been used. Cts
tern water is not best for the pur
poses of drinking and in preparing
and cooking, and 1t is not the inten
ton of this article to recommend it
but simply to insist that in case bu
one can be had in the house, let thai
be soft.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
USE OF WHITE FOR MOURNING
Color at First Seems Somewhat In
eonsruous, but Really Has Much
to Recommend II.

White, pure white, has been gradual
ly making Roadway among fashions
for mourning. One of the chief points,
however. to be remembered in adopt
ing this fashion land it will gain
ground without doubt is that the ma
terials should be as lusterless as pos
sible and absolutely simple in style.
There must be no introduction of
black into the schemes at all, and the
white must be of the shade recog-
nized as dead white" White crepe
is freely used for deep mourning; in
fact the same rules and regulations
will reign for white" mourning as for
black
1t is a much prettier idea, especial
" for spring and summer wear, and
alread, several quite young widows
have accepted this invitation. White
all.round hats, with the long white
hat and hanging well below the waist,
create charming style, and are jpst
az impressive. If not 20 funereal, as
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
WATER is FEARED
BY A RED SPIDER
Destructive Little Insect Hides on
the UnderSide Leaves of
Plants.

The best thing to use-the only
thing that will be of benefits water,
just plain, indoctored water.
What the red spider breads more
than anything else is moisture. He
will not stay where the air is kept
moist, if he can get away, and, if he
cannot get away, he is unable to do
much harm.
Here is where the sprayer comes in
play again. See that your plants are
thoroughly wet, all over, at least
three times a week-once a day is bet
ter.
Be sure that moisture gets to the
underside Of the leaves, where the
spider likes to hide away Most per-
sons are not aware of the presence
of this tiny but terribly destructive
creature, because it is unnoticeable
unless one takes special pains to seek
him out.
But, If they find that leaves on their
plants are turning yellow and falling
off, they will have good reason to sus-
pect that the red spider is at the bot
tom of the trouble.
The spider is so small that he is
never seen unless a special search II
made for him Close inspection re.
veals his tiny webs and in these webs
you will discover him, If you look
sharply, resembling a grain of cayenne
pepper more than anything else.
Keep your eye on the pepper-grain
and you will see it move, and then
you may know that the red spider is
responsible for the unhealthy appear
ance of your plants.
1t is an excellent plan to keep water
constantly evaporating on stoves OIL
registers. Do anything that will have
a tendency to impart moisture to the
atmosphere.
The spraying of the plants, however
is the main thing to depend on.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30

lion was imported. Now there would
be no chance Of getting that com
munity to change back to the non
descript type Of farm horge common
there ten years ago.
Any man who tills the soil, I'M
less he is a truck farmer wants a
horse that is capable Of meeting any
sudden demand for a hard pull. He
wants a horse that can swing stead
lily along in front Of binder all day
without being exhausted at shutdown,
Roads are none too good in most
rural communities, and it takes a
horse with a lot of meat on his frame
to go against the collar on a ten
mile trip to town and return.
The light animal is fine for sum.
mer road trips, but when 1t comes to
hauling out a load Of lumber, a
dozen sacks of fertilizer and the or.
binary winter load Of farm supplies
through mud that is hook deep, the
heavy animal with a lot Of en-.
durance Is the horse that | want to
drive
There is some fear on the part OF
farmers who admire the draft type
of farm horse that everybody will
take up the rearing Of heavy weights
and there will be no market for them.
| don't let that bother me, for this
reason: 1t will be a good many CEN
turtles before everybody sees any one
proposition in the same light
A lot of men will 90 right ahead
breeding their mares to any old kind
of a stallion and rearing the same
old nondescript colts. Another thing
that is to be considered is that ev-
cry man is not able to grow good
draft colts and take care of them
after he has grown them, have
seen draft colts spoiled by foolish
handling on the part of owners, who
seemed to think they were feeding
and breaking young bronchos. A
draft animal must be treated accord.
ing to his type.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
Hats Renovated.

II your felt hat gets rain spotted,
use very fine sandpaper to restore its
gloss and smoothness, taking care to
rub always in the direction of the
nap, never across it, says Mothers
Magazine. II your straw hat is dusty
or rusty from a seasons wear freshen
by painting lightly over with common
shoe polish, diluted with water II
necessary to make thinner. Try the
same thing on your shopping bag-if
a black one, If you get caught in a
rain and your face veil is stringy and
sticky gather it by the two ends and
shake out thoroughly and gently, then
spread over the radiator to dry
never in a soppy, glutinous heap.
Carefully dried, it will look like new.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
PRETTY JABOTs AND COLLARS
Some OF the Neatest and Most 81.
fectlve May Be the Product Of
Home skill.

A visit 10 the counters where dainty
neck fxings are sold reveals the fact
that jabots and collars are lovelier
than ever Frills are no longer worn
on the coat; they have been supplant'
ed by the jabot and rabat collar.
A pretty jabot can be made OF tulle
or Brussels net cut In a strip twelve
inches long by seven inches wide. On
this embrolder a dainty design with
mercerized cotton. This can be more
successfully executed II a piece OF
stir paper ia basted under the tulle.
Whipstitch an edging OF valenciennes
lace TO the edge of the strip and
haste the pleats In place. Finally
press with a heated iron and bind the
top with a bias strip OF lawn.
II you do not embroider well,
charming collars can be made Of fine
alloyer embrolderies. Many OF the
lovellest designs are colored to rep
resent the old colonial needlework
Select a pattern which fits well and
arrange the strip Of embroidery
around edge. Carefully inter the cor
ners 80 that the design matches per
fectly. There is great satisfaction in
making ones own collars. for they
usually NJ well and are Of designs and
It is an easy task TO fashion a rabat
materials to suit the personal taste.
collar of handkerchief linen bordered
with Irish lace Cut the collar and
rabat from the linen. using a good pat
tern. Turn in a narrow hem and slip
stitch 1t neatly in place. To the outer
edge of the collar and rabat whip,
stitch an edging of Irish lace an inch
and half or two inches In width.
Other collars are fashioned OF black
MORE silk with a rabat of pleated
cream colored shadow lace.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
Marques of Sligo in Indian Mutlny.

Marques Of Sligo in Indian Mutlny.
Lord Altamont, who through the
death of his aged father, the other
day, has become marques of Sligo,
was through the Indian mutiny. His
father, who was In tho Indian civil
service, was stationed at Bankipur
when the mutiny broke out.
Lord Sligo's wife and infant son,
seven months old, the new marques,
were sent for safety to place which
was surrounded by rebels for fort
night. The child, however, was safely
taken through the sepoy lines by a
faithful Indian nurse, who dyed his
skin as ruse to pass him off as her
own son. A long time passed before
the boy was restored to his anxious
parents, who meantime had to go
through a further siege at Monghyr.
The new marques recently celebrated
his silver wedding. On the actual an
niversary day he had to be in Scot
land, but he sent his wife a telegram
with the characteristic message,
twenty-five years without regret"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
GOOD IN LEMON JUICE
ONE OF THE BEST OF THE MANI
CURE AIDS.
Caution Should BE Employed In lts
Use, az In the Case Of other Clean
srs-Lotion for Whlten-
Ing the Hands.

To remove stains on the nails, lem
on Juice, as already suggested, may
be used with advantage. Liquid am.
monia, diluted. Is also an excellent
cleanser for stains on the nails and
under the free edge OF them, but
II should be charity used and not
taken as an everyday remedy for the
purpose. Occasionally little pumice
stone Tin powder) or powdered cutie
hsh bone may be used with water for
keeping the pals free from stains
The white Opaque spots that appear 80
frequently on nails are said BY some
to denote a weakness In the nail
formation matter. while others at
tribute them to a peculiar mental at
titude, hence they are commonly call
ed gifts"
A simple nail rouge is made by mix.
Ing together some fresh lard and pow
dered carmino and pertaining with a
few drops Of oil Of lavender or rose.
One Of the finest manicure acids for
cleansing the nails consists Of a tea.
spoonful of lime-juice, or vinegar, add.
ed to three times the quantity OF
warm water.
An excellent lotion for whitening
and softening the hands is made OF
equal parts Of pure olive oil and gly.
oerine, beaten together and perfumed
with oil Of Yiolets. Where glycerine is
objected to, a paste made Of two
ounces of beeswax and one ounce OF
sweet almonds, may be used, instead
OF the lotion. Place the ingredients
In jar in saucepan Of boiling wa
ter, and let them melt together. Stil
until well mixed, and, when cold, POI
the paste and apply 1t as often as nee
essary to the hands, or smear it In
side sleeping gloves.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
PRESIDENT POINCARE A REMARKABLE MAN

NJ. Poincare, Frances new presi-
dent, is a remarkable man. He has
held cabinet office on four occasions.
Besides this his efforts in behalf of
international world peace have been
recognized by all the powers, 1t is
admitted that he is a statesman, be
cause he abandoned a lucrative law
practice to accept the position Of a
cabinet minister at a salary Of $4,000
year. He is an eloquent speaker,
Is recognized as a man of sterling
character, has a keen sense of humor,
and all these qualities combine to
make him the one man who could
head the present cabinet of former
prime ministers.
Every Partisan knows the story
of the rs confines nickel piece, which
is equivalent to the American cent
coin. 1t was extremely unpopular
and no. government had been able to
support it. When Poincare went into
office the story about this piece was
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30

Nearly all Of US WHO live on farms
from 40 20 800 acres In size raise
one or more colts every year About
half the time these colts are medi-
OGRE animals, neither draft, road,
pillow, nor general purpose animals,
says a Nebraska writer in the Farm
Progress. Most of us have come to
the conclusion that the big horse Is by
FAR the best animal to have on the
farm, and yet we pay but little atten.
ton to growing the work horse Of
that ytpe.
Power blowing is many a long year
away from the little farm. And there
is a constant tendency to break up
the big halffarm, half-ranch of the
middle west into small allotments
The point l want to make is that
there is going to be an indefinite de-
mand for heavy animals-horses that
are big enough to pull a mower, a
binder, a heavy pillow and other ma
chinery without being exhausted at
the end of a days work.
A big mare or two and a stable
big-boned stallion will make It easy
for the farmer of 1913 to have a big
draft team OF two on his place by
1916. The stallion owners will get
the stations into the country If there
is enough of demand for them. l
am tired of raising cathumped, scis-
sor-hocked little horses, weighing
1000 and 1,2OO pounds, and kill
ing them off" during the crop sea-
son. We might just as easily have
big animals-not too big, but strong
enough and heavy enough to pull a
14-inch pillow through the dirt.
have seen one neighborhood
change its type of farm horses en-
tirely in a space Of five years. An
enterprising horse and mule buyer
with stables in that neighborhood
brought about the change by show.
ing the farmers there was a profit IN
the change. A few of them stocked
up with big mares and heavy stall
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
We SAW the Reyond.

Now ! do not for a moment believe
that, If those mysterious portals were
flung wide, and we could see without
hindrance all the secrets of the great
beyond, we should necessarily be eth
err better or happier. On the contrary,
the probability is that, average hui
man nature being what 1t is. sacred
realities would be degraded to the or
binary levels of the human intercourse
in this world; in our knowledge Of life
we cannot rise above what we are.
What is wanted is a certain quality OF
life itself which will carry with 1t the
assurance of the nearness and sweet
ness of the best and highest in the
eternal kingdom of love.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30

Christian religion
hold this conference which
shall The object the
churches already appointed
coop ow this conference
ecceasics of the Catholic
Oriental churches
There proposition in nutshell
being believe"
the world
Society organized Politics
s organized the Christian religion.
would organized"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
3! 554l.zzz5{9}NHY
NEW PRECEPTOR FOR THE TRUSTS

"oh. yes; it's an old story to me.
And speaking. OF course. only for my
self, ! regard II as q plain subtcriuge
which deserves an expeditions com.
mitment 10 tho scrap-heap.'
This statement. made by James c.
McReynolds eighteen months ago.
when he was asked n he had seen the
plan for the dissolution Of the To
bacco Trust. then just published
gives a pretty definite idea OF the
new attorney generals point OF view
regarding the enforcement Of the
Sherman antitrust law and methods
Of diBlntegration that have prevailed
in the past
Mr. McReynolds had conducted the
fight against the Tobacco Trust from
its inception and had carried II TO the
point where the combination was de-
nounced by the Supreme court and
the circuit court In New York was d.
rected to bring about "a new condi-
ton IN harmony with and not repug-
uant TO the law"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
Soda Lake In Africa.

In English East Africa is the rich
est bed OF soda in the world. Engi-
neers say that it contains 200,O0O,OOO
tons. The lake has a surface of more
than fifty square kilometers. During
the rainy season, which in this local
ity is short, its surface is covered with
shallow layer of water. When a
block of soda is taken out, another
forms, and the natives say that this
occurs so quickly that an equal
amount of soda may be distracted for
a number of years from the same
place-Harper's Weekly.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
Button Novelties.

One Of the forthcoming novelties in
buttons for the summer gowns, al
ready not only thought out but actu.
ally manufactured for the coming sea,
son, is the linen button, embroidered
in Roumanian colors. Some Of the
advance models are showing these, and
they are prophesied a big success.
Floral designs also will play a promi
nent part, both on buttons and trim.
mings of every description.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
The OId-Time SAMPLER.

Already, the threatened reversion to
old-fashioned simple ideas and GUS
toms which we hear prophesied on all
sides, has shown itself in the present
fad for working samplers. Sometimes
the old-time designs are used and oft
en- one copies her great grandmother's
sampler, If she is lucky enough to find
it to copy. The children and older
girls too are all working samplers to
frame and hang on the wall like grand.
mother did.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
GARRISON THINKS ARMY PLAN WRONG

THE present system of Furnishing
desertiou from the army Is as bad as
the old English laws fixing the death
penalty for 100 offenses," said Secre-
tary Garrison of the war department
the other day, in discussing a pro
posal to make desertion in the army
a misdemeanar and not a crime.
Secretary Garrison is in favor OF
a proposition which would abolish the
purely statutory crimlnality Of deser-
ton in time Of peace. For any obli-
cation by the enlisted man, violation
of which must be treated as a crime
and punished accordingly, would be
substituted a purely contractual obli-
CATION. Desertion in time of peace
would be treated as a misdemeanor.
Steps would be taken to surround the
subsequent civil employment Of a de-
serter with certain hazards designed
to discourage desertion and to. pro-
mote the fulfillment of his obligation
to the United States, even after deser-
ton. These penalties should be mild.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
Dairy Cow Is Necessity.

Making the farm yield more with.
out increase in acreage can be done
by using alfalfa and silage. These
two agencies will do more to increase
the capacity of the land than any
thing else. OF course, it is under.
stood that the dairy COW must be kept
in order to get the best returns from
the alfalfa and silage
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
PREDICTS UNION OF ALL RELIGIONS

A worldwide propaganda that has
for its aim and object the education
of people in the need and advantage
Of a unified, amalgamated church
one that shall embrace all creeds and
beliefs and nationalities--is In prog.
ress. It is being carried on in Chi
cago. is this propaganda, and Bishop
Charles P. Anderson of the Protestant
Episcopal church Is one of the propa-
gandists.
AS the first step toward unifica-
tion of the worlds different religious
beliefs 1t has been proposed to bold
a conference at which all Religions
will be represented. The one great
object Of this conference will be to
discuss the question in a calm, dis.
passionate manner and to see II some
understanding cannot be arrived at.
1T Is apparent to any one who
gives the question serious thought :"
said Bishop Anderson, that the old.
time luminosity between the different
churches Ia dying out The trend Of
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30

brought before him and he to
This nickel
France Some Rohnd had in
tiny letters several Of the coins that the presented
the Rothschd would $4,000 OF truth
the NJ
but nevertheless premier
popular
The president in his hfythd
family distinguished
her writer and member of the French notable
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30

This the first
dissolution
pany through it's lawyers acceptable
to the government and the
The plan presented to the
the
shm at the suggestion the Independents
made but the essential feature which
oedcommon
segregated as-was sl the His opinion Of
pressed In the statement with which this article
s who received from him asked that he amp He
was be said further about and nobody could which
1t incomplete.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30

Now that we have adopted the de.
lightful habit of eating out-of,doors, it
has become more than ever necessary
to discover some kind of furniture
that may be left out There is one
kind that has been tested and proved
good. 1t is rustic, but not too rustic.
The wood is hickory, the shapes sim
pie and comfortable, and the prices
asonable.-Harper's Bazaar.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
His Consolation,

so you've lost your nice pussy-cat
since | was here last!" sympathized
grandma. TOO bad! or course you
miss him dreadfully, don't your"
well, yes;" six-year-old John as
sumed a look of chastened sorrow;
but then, grandma, since I've beard
so much about this germ business, l
try to think it's just as well!"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
Modern Dalrvlnu.

Most of the principles of modern
dairying have been established for
ten or fifteen years Alleged discov.
cries are often nothing but a rehash
OF the same old ideas Not much is
new, but much remains to be done in
spreading the simple truth already
known.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30

those with black crepe, Long loose
white coats, made with deep pointed
yoke, are bordered all round with deep
white crepe.
White serge, wool voiles, MARQUIS
cites, fine French crepes and any lus.
terless fabrics are considered cor.
rect.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
HANDY NEAR WRITING TABLE
anging Penwiper Dainty Little
Novelty That May Be Made
Quite Attractive.

This useful and decorative little
novelty is for hanging on a stationery
case or the wall by the side of the
writing table, and should be carried
out in quite small size. The back
portion is made of a piece Of stiff
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
Acknowledging Invitations.

The invitation to dinner or lunch.
con should be answered without de
lay, and in reply it is well to repeat
the date and the hour to avoid any
mistake. Do not accept an invitation
with proyiso III nothing happens"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
Covered Shed for Cows.

A good covered shed, well-bedded
with straw. will make fine place for
the COWS to lie in on days when they
cannot go out in the fields. 1t will
also help you to get nice lot Of ma
nure.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
Avoid Drafts.

There is q good old saying that a
,oot Of boards equals pound Of beef.
So II you want beef and milk, yes, and
eggs. 100. remember this Old saying
vertilats OF course. but avoid drafts.
Warmth is life. @sssF ~
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
To Clean PAINTINGS.

A washed and peeled potato, cut in
half, can be used to clean oil paint
ings, The surface should then be
wiped with damp cloth, rubbed with
dry cotton wool and finally polished
with silk handkerchief.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
Treat Cows Kindly.

Don't kick the COW or thrash her
with the milking stool when she
seems cross. Cows are very sensitive
creatures and such treatment only
makes them worse. Besides being
cruel it interferes with the flow Of
milf
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
Headline Her on,

do you love me. George?"
Eyes, dear, love you, but go q
little light, for won't have any
money until pay day"