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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24
GREEN MATURING GOOD SOIL
Practice Cannot Be Recommended Ex-
cept at Long Intervals to Furnish
Needed Humus or Nitrogen.

Green manuring as a definite farm
practice can be recommended only
under certain conditions. 1t is profit
able in u%pbuilding poor soils and in
improving the physical conditions Of
sandy, clayey, and adobe soils. In
orchards green manure may, as a
rule, be used advantageously, as they
do not interfere with the fruit crops.
Green mansuing cannot be recon-
mended on good sofls, except at long
intervals, when there is reason to be-
lieve there is need either of more
humus or more nitrogen. Where red
clover or alfalfa can be used in rota-
ton the need of a special green ma
nure is seldom felt. The reason lies
In the fact about one-third of the
weight of the clover plant and nearly
one-half of that Of alfalfa is in the
root, SO hat these plants virtually pro-
duces a green manur crop under the
ground in addition to the regular crop
of hay. Sweet clover is another plant
OF. this class and of wide adaptation
as to soil and climate, but %unfortu-
nately the hay is not readily eaten
by cattle, so that it is used in limited
sections only.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24
IDEA WELL WORTH COPYING
Rugs of Colored Rope, Popular In
France, inexpensive and
Peculiarly Pretty.

In Paris one lives out of doors so
much that there are always new crea.
tons for the gardens and porches and
the many terraces in the country
where one finds the table set for a
meal.
Among these new things is a large
circular rug made in a simple design
of colored rope.
The natural hempen color is used
for the border and the circular cen
ter, and between are huge sailor knots
of red or purple or blue rope The eff
feet is most attractive.
There is no reason why these rugs
cannot be copied by women who like
such things and know where to get
them done. Rope is easily bought and
easily dyed in the preferred colors,
and there are places in most towns
where sailorlike work is done.
Remember, the rug is open in it's de-
sign. 1t resembles a coil Of rope and
loops such as one would see on the
dack of a yacht. 1t may have been
first used on someone's yacht and rap
idly have become the fashion for coun,
try houses.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24
BEAUTY IN SHAPELY FINGERS
Though They Require Constant Care
The Effect is Worth All the
Trouble Necessary.

The work of restoring the fingers
to their normal state nay be better
accomplished il a girl is willing to
feed the fingers two or even three
times a day, althouh once a day, II
treatment is faithfully adhered to.
will make a decided improvement
that car be easily noticed as she pro-
ceeds.
A very simple method is to hold
the finger tips in arm oil for about
ten minutes at a time and then run
them about vigorously as If washing
the hands; press the oil in and about
the c%uticle, so that all the surround
ing flesh will be thoroughly fed.
Should agnails appear after he
nails start to grow out properly, clip
off only what is absolutely necessary
as clipping too deep is likely to cause
a thick growth which is not easily
gotten rid of without first having
sore fingers. After clipping wrap a
bit of cotton about an orangewood
stick, dip it in peroxide, then rub over
the clipped c~uticle; when dry press
a little cold cream over the spot. II
the cuticle is sore enough to be
troublesome it may be touched light
ly with colodion. Iodine is also very
good, but, as it stains the skin, it is
not used quite so frequently as the
first mentioned lotions. However, as
1t speedily relieves the pain, If n
is careful to put on only a drop or
two it would not show very much.
and wears away in a day or two, be-
the hands are washed fire.
quently.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24
CASH IN EARLY VEGETABLES
Half an Acre Will Produce AstonIsh.
insly Large Amount of Truck If
Worked lntelligently.

For those who live close to a vii.
lage or small city the early vegetable
catches the dimes and dollars. Even
though there are many gardens in
town, there are a great many who
prefer to buy their vegetables. In
connection with the sale of vegetables;
early plants pay a handsome dividend,
says a contributor to the Farm and
Home.
The great thing in gardening is to
have the vegetables ready a week or
two before the other fellow. You
not only get the advantage Of high
prices at the first of the season., but
when once a customer, if your goods
are o K, you can hold them through.
out the
A quarter of an acre is large
enough to begin with. This amount.
if worked intelligently, will produce
an astonishing amount of truck"
The piece of ground selected for the
garden should be cleared of all rub.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24

There Is a distinct knack In the
method Of lifting n holding the
baby.
Both hands should be used, for in
stance, In lowering the baby from the
lap to the bath. For the greatest com
fort, one hand should support the
baby's back, while his head rests
upon the lower arm or wrist.
The legs and lower part of the
child's body are lifted with the other
hand.
Before putting the baby into the
bath wash the child's face and head
so that no soapy water can get into
his eyes or mouth.
Not every mother has the art of
making her lap comfortable. When
dressing the baby it is best to sit in
a low rocking chair without arms,
with one foot upon a stool in order to
deepen the hollow in which the child
lies.
If a child's feet grow tired in warm
weather they should be rubbed with
salt and bathed in cold water. A hot
bath and a daily massage is also bene-
fetal.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24

velvet ribbon to match. The mil.
liners are using Florentine red and
likewise bottle green, peacock green
and a smoky-blue gray.
A fetching draped toque of Floren-
tine red silk velvet, recently import
ed, was trimmed with a red wing and
aigrette, held In place by large loop
Of mink.
Tam and Rembrandt crowns vie
with the smart cap shapes in popu-
larity, and these larger crowns are
usually girdled with bands of ribbon,
laid in soft folds and tied in exces-
sively chic bows hear the back of the
hat. An IVA toque OF prune MORE
silk shows a Rembrandt crown of the
silk encircled by two plated bands Of
prune MORE ribbon, a band Of deep
blue MORE ribbon being placed be-
tween the prune bands with daring
but artistic effect. The three ribbon
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24

bish or trash, such as large dry weedE,
sticks, etc, that will interfere with
cultivation or which viii cause the
soil to lose moisture.
The spot selected should be top
dressed with well rotted stable ma
nure or that from the pigpen or poul-
try house. Use all Of these; there is
no danger of getting the soil too rich.
But be sure and get the manur well
mixed with the soil. After blowing
and narrowing the piece of ground,
scatter 125 pounds of high-grade COM
mercial fertilizer over it and work it
in three or foul inches with a cult
vator. Cultivate the garden all you
can before planting. 1t matters not
how rich the garden It,, the fertilizer
will warm it early in the spring, and
-also start and help to keep UP a rank
growth throughout the season.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24
RED, ROUGH HANDS MADE
SOFT AND WHITE

For red, rough, chapped and bleed
Ing hands, dry, assured, itching, burn
ing palms, and painful fnger-ends,
with shapeless nails, a one-night CutI-
cura. treatment works wonders. Di-
rections: Soak the hands, on retir-
ing, in hot water and Cuticura Soap.
Dry, anoint with Cuticura Ointment,
and wear soft %bandages or old, loose
gloves during the night. These pure,
sweet and gentle emollients preserve
the hands, prevent r%edness, roughness
and chapping, and impart in a single
night that velvety s%oftness and white
ness so much desired by ome For
those whose occupations tend to in
lure the hands, Cuticura Soap and Gu
ticura Ointment are wonderful.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post.
card "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston."-Adv
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24

weight of horses fed alfalfa than those
fed timothy hay.
Horses fed corn and alfalfa ate %
per cent. less grain than those fed the
mixed ration, and lost 6 pounds more
in weight per head in eight weeks.
The ration of corn and alfalfa cost 6
cents less per horse per day than the
mixed ration.
Horses fed ground corr and oats
with wheat bran, oil meal, timothy and
alfalfa hay consumed s per cent. less
feed and gained 8 pounds more in
weight per head in six weeks than
those fed whole corn and oats with a
similar ration.
Farm work horses at hard labor
should receive from l 1-5 to 1 1-3
pounds OF grain, and from 1 to 1as
pounds Of hay per 100 pounds Of live
weight per day, in order that their
weight may he maintained.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24
Uniting Curtains.

White crutains are apt to soil very
quickly, especially when the windows
at which they hang are in the vicinity
of a railway. 1t is a good plan to tint
them an ecru or yellow shade, al
though their appearance may not be
quite sc dainty as when their lace is
Of snowy hue. Rinsing the curtains
in weak tea or coffee results in a pref.
ty shade OF ecru, but, as the stail
washes out the tinting must be repeat
ed each time the curtains are cleaned
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24
Fine Old Sailor

Lord John Hay, the oldest British
naval officer, has just completed his
eighty-sixth year.. Like many of our
old sailors he has had a stirring
career, not the least interesting Incl
dent in which being the fact that he
was the first British subject to admin
lister the government of Cyprus. He
took possession of the island after the
convention of 1878, and remained in
charge until the arrival of Lord Wolse-
ley, the first high commissioner. Lord
John entered the navy two years after
Queen Victoria assembled the throne,
and became an admiral Of the fleet a
quarter of a century ago.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24
1t Is Well to Know That

Alfalfa boards itself and pays for
the privilege.
Alfalfa adds humus to the soil.
Alfalfa sod plows hard.
Alfalfa sod produces good crops.
Alfalfa yields are large.
Alfalfa hay represents quality.
Alfalfa is best seeded without a
nurse crop.
Alfalfa should be seeded with a
drill.
Alfalfa should not be pastured I'M
til well established.
Alfalfa should not be pastured in
the spring, when starting growth.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24
Dainty Swiss Covers.

What could be prettier for the sum-
mer bedroom than a set of dotted
swiss decorated with cretonne? Choose
some easily cut out pattern. The de-
signs Of ffewers and bowknots of rib
bon can usually be we'll arranged. Cut
out the motifs and apply to the dresser
scarfs and table scarfs. Basic them
in place and then stitch close to the
edge with a loose machine stitch Cur
tains and even a bedspread a be
made In this way. The finish for
these pieces should be a cluny or tor
chon lace.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24

cred with the hat material are anoth'
er noticeable feature. and it is inter,
esting to learn what may be dom
with buttons in the way of hat orna-
m~entation, some of the button-gar.
nished models being very smart in,
blue velvet hat, shown among the
cuts in the large drawing, had a
slightly rolling brim with wired lace
frill inside, and was trimmed at one
side with a huge red velvet button
from which rose an ostrich ornament
in tassel effect.
MARY DEAN.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24
FASHIONS AND FADS.

Dark, rich colors are emphasized.
New tailored costumes are olive
green.
There is a marked popularity of the
hip tunic.
heels appear.
There are mantle coats with wide,
full raglan backs.
Fur appears in vivid tones of vel
low, blue, rose and purple.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24
Shoes Of Felt.

Instead Of throwing away white felt
hats let them soak overnight in good
soapsuds, then wash thoroughly and
let dry. You cannot buy liner material
for making soft white shoes for the
baby not yet walking, says Modern
Priscilla. They are soft, comfortable
and can easily be kept clean. When
soiled they al be washed on the
washboard and nodded into shape, let
ting them stand until dry Experience
will prove how pretty, handy and eco
pomical these little shoes are.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24

An autumn bride who is going away
on her wedding trip to Panama, has
chosen this frock as serviceable and
chic for general afternoon use. A
dressy transparency is given the
blouse in the gray and green plaid
chiffon, just touched with the skirt
material in the shoulder straps and
sleeves. Soft corded mohair in gray
forms the skirt, which is of the fash.
ionable length to reveal the smartness
of the buttoned boots, and which has
a modestly simulated, button trimmed
slash.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24

DanQS are tied ID
a fat bow at one
side near the
back of the hat
a n d t h e t W c
prune loops stand
erect.
Another Rem
brandt model in
black velvet had
t W o chocolate
b r o w n ostrich
plumeS at one
side, the plu mes
rising from a gilt
buckle.
Rntfnnl n n Y.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24
Most Profitable Feed.

With hogs, especially the feeding
that produces steady, speedy growth,
is the most profitable. A pig that is
stunted in the early days of its life
should never have q place In the
breeding herd.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24
BROWN FOR millinery
COLOR HAS USURPED PLACE OF
TAuPE AND SMOKE eRAYs.
Change Makes for Richer colorins-
a and Rembrandt Crowns Vie
with Each Other for Popular
i~ty--Some Recent Models.

IN millinery browns seem to have
taken the place of taupe and smoke
srays, 30 much in vogue last season,
and in every department. in which
new materials in goods by the yard
or Tor trimming are shown, brown
tones are we'll to the fore.
bronze panne trimmed with brown
ostrich feathers and satin ribbon was
used for a smart turban shape with
soft crown raised toward the back.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24
Fancy Hatpins.

Soft leather cut into strips and
i've together into fancy covers for
hatpins is a bit Of work that any girl
can do, and If knotted, interviewer and
evenly placed the work is beautiful.
Old-fashioned hatpins can be nicely
covered with knotted silk and cord to
match a hat.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24
Splendid Poultry Run.

An apple Orchard makes a splendid
u for poultry. 1t furnishes shade
and protection, and the fowls can al
ways find green food and insects
among the trees. The poultry is also
a great benefit to the orchard, because
of their destroying the insects. most
OF which are harmful to the fruit.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24
VARIOUS FEEDS FOR HORSES
Desirable to Know Value Of Different
R~oushases in Determining on
Economical Rations.

The problem of feeding work horses
Is one involving the economical pro-
duction Of energy and maintenance of
health. 1t is of considerable impor-
lance to know how much hay and how
much grain a farm horse at ard labor
should receive In order that he may
work with the greatest efficiency and
economy. With high priced grains it
is very desirable to know the relative
value of different roughages in order
that economy may be practiced IN
making up a ration for work horses.
In order to determine some of these
points a number of experiments have
been conducted at the Illinois station,
ten teams being used in the tests, with
the following results:
But little difference was observed in
the value of clover and timothy hay
when fed in conjunction with corn,
oats, oil meal and wheat bran, the
difference being slightly in favor of
clover.
to mixing ground grain with chaffed
clover hay, but not sufficient to justify
the expense.
Horses fed alfalfa and timothy ate
less grain and hay and gained slightly
more in weight than those fed clover
and timothy while doing the same
amount of labor.
Twenty to twenty-five per cent. less
grain was required to maintain the
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24

The ostIich feath-
ers e~ncircling the
crown terminating
on the left in q
h | G h standing
feather effect, fin
ished with loops
of brown satin
ribbon.
Another smart
model in dark
brown velvet was
trimmed with bot
tie e ostrich
feather tips and
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24
FEEDING Affects Wool.

Proper and intelligent feeding adds
to the quality Of every kind of live
stock OF product the feeder may have
to put on the market. Even the wool
that comes from the back Of the sheep
is good, bad or Indifferent, according
to the manner in which it has been
fed
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24
The Shopper.

Lady of Leisure (discarding the fif-
tieth hat she has tried on)-No, it's
not a bit of use. l Knew when | came
to this shop that you would nave moth
ing to suit me.-London Opinion.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24

Mrs. Bailey-Hats are to be simply
trimmed this year.
BaiIey-How about husbands?
Mrs. Bailey-Simply trimmed also.
Judge.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24
. To Dive Faded SUppen.

Old satin slippers may be success
fully dyed. Light shades take the
new color best. Blues and greens taxi
spleadidly on an old foundation Of
pink, yellow, light blue or lavender.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24
What a Hen Eats.

Experiments have proved that a
hen in good condition will eat, OF an
average three ounces of mash in the
morning, two ounces of grain at noon,
and four unce of grain at night.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24

The young man who shows UP with
an engagement ring is apt to get the
glad hand.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24
Foley Kidney Pills Relieve

promptly the suffering due to weak, in
lctive kidneys and painful bladder action
Thew offer a powerful help to nature
in building up the true excreting kid
ney tissue, in restoring normal action
and in regulating bladder Irregularities
Try them.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24
All DeDends.
ad for ware"

How are we fixed for war?
well, in the newspapers we look
pretty good, but in the magazines we
look rather bad"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24
For Bone and Muscle.

Oats and wheat contain a good per-
centage of the elements necessary to
build bone and muscle. The former
especially is one OF the best poultry
foods to be had
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24
Those GirdIe Ends.

OF course, girdles with long ends
are being worn, and will continue to
be worn throughout the coming sea-
son; but the obi bow is just a little
newer. Now, to break the monotony,
why not take the ends of one or two
girdles, press them out and proceed to
make a nice, fat, loose Japanese obi
bow of them? It's as easy as the
traditional spill off the old log. The
obi may be worn front or back, and
has simply two loops with no ends.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24
SPLITTING Even.

Visitor-Peter, l hear you've had
four wives.
Peter-Yes, sir; an what's more,
two Nv EN- wuz all right.-Judge.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens ,hl gums, reduces in
ton, allays pain, cures wind .oiic, CSC a bottle Adv
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24
InfertiJe Zoos Best.

Infertile eggs will Withstand mar
keting conditions much better han
fertile eggs
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24

Few folks look in mirrors to see ii
their morals are on straight
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24

Last year 144 tree-planting socie-
ties planted 2.276,OOO trees in Norway.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24

Some men lev weary of talking
about the things they used to do.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24

Bronchial troubles weaken the system.
Pneumonia sometimes follows. Deans Men
tholated Cough Drops prevent trouble.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24

The most extensively used furs are
lynx, beaver, red fox and sable.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-10-24
In the Nursery.

There Is a distinct knack In the
method Of lifting and holding the
baby.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
COSMOS.

H. Bart McHugh, at the Cosmos Thea
ter this week, is presenting his Song
Writer'S Revue" with a cast, including
Herman Seitz, and ten assistants, i've of
them clever girl singers and actresses,
with five pianos used for orchestral ef-
fects. An especially attractive humber
is the telephone song that closes the
act. The little company won an ovation
at each OF yesterdays performances.
The Kuma Japs, with a pretty scenic
background, offe- an unusually good bit
of japanese mystery feats and barrel
jugglery. Miss Florence Ackley, the
Philadelphia oratorio and choir solist,
makes her Washington debut profess
sionaIly this week, in a number of well
chosen selections. including THE Ros-
ary." All are excellently sung. Con-
stance Window and company have a
laughable farce comedy, entitled '"The
Invention" The biggest laughing fea-
ture of the bill, however. is the German
dialect monologue ON "Eugenics," by
Morse, OF Morse & Hill. who sing and
present comedy specialties.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-02
CASINO.

The Casino has a splendidly diversified
bill this week of offerings far above the
average, headed by a tense dramatic
playlet entitled "A Cry in the Night ''
which is presented excellently by w. H.
Vedder and Kate Morgan. The play,
which has a labor theme, holds interest
throughout.
"Rube" Willis is particularly good with
his violin, his Believe Me If All Those
Endearing Young Charms" and Darling,
1 Am Growing old'' being musical
classics. Nixon and o'Neill have a jolly
offering of song and dance steps, Mr.. and
Mrs. Marx Hart an amusing sketch, The
Grocery Store" and the Arizonas a
thrilling trapeze offering, with daring and
sensational balancing in midair
The Surprise Party, the added feature
last evening. created much laughter. To-
night and tomorrow night the Country
Store will be the added feature of the
bill, with the prize dancing contests
Thursday evening. the amateurs Friday
evening. and a new special feature, the
children's Toy Store. Friday afternoon at