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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23
STRANGE FACTS
ABOUT FLOWERS
Every Single Plant Has Some Pc.
CuIiarity-SOme of Them
Can Be Seen.

Violets open at three or four a. m,
closing about eleven or twelve; some
wild roses about four and five a. m;
night shade, about six in the morning;
buttercups and lilies are open by
seven a. m. Early openers close at
noon. Among others, the evening
moth flowers open about six p. m.
Cactus grandifora begins opening at
nine or ten in the evening, closing at
midnight. The majority Of flowers
however, are open from nine in the
morning until six in the evening.
Wheat flowers last only about fiji.
teen or twenty minutes-just long
enough for their pollen to be carried
by the passing wind-then their day
is past. The hibiscus and calandrinia
remain open for only three or four
hours; but foxgloves last six days and
some orchids from thirty to eighty
days.
Every single flower we look at has
some little popularity of its own. Some
of them we can see, but not under
stand, even by thorough examination.
There are orchids which throw theil
insect visitors into a shower bath o.
water, so they have to get out, by rea
son of their wet wings, up certain
path, where they touch the pollel
masses and stigma. There are othe
orchids which throw the pollen masses
at the insect.
The yucca is a lily-like plant, resem
bling the aloe, and particular sor
Of moth lives wholly upon it,
When the flower opens, this mott
proceeds to knead up a ball of pollel
and inside places an egg, then thrust
the ball down into the ovary of tn
flower.
There a grub develops from the eg
and eats the pollen, and some of tn
pollen fertilizes the young seed.
yuccas died out the moth would be e1
terminated, and If the moths we're de
stroyed no yuccas would ever set thei
seed.
Copyright, 1918, by C. NJ, shultz)
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23

Gus for the designer who has not the
French color sense.
There are all shades of red, green,
yellow and blue which are entirely
new. Then there is a soft white with
a violet tinge in it which may be
called, perhaps, pastel, washed-out
lilac
At a showing of imported models at
a recent opening was a frock of ORR
entail red satin with revers and girdle
Of greenish blue satin. The buttons
which trimmed the front of the gown
were of the green-blue satin. Over the
revers were frills of soft cream lace.
There were models also which were
of less striking color schemes, or were
made entirely of one color excepting a
trimming of soft cream or white lace.
One admirable frock, which is shown
in the large sketch, was Of apricot
broadcloth. The collar, vest and low
er part of the sleeves were of white
crepe de chine. The buttonholes and
glass buttons which trimmed the bod
lC6 anu Sle6VSS were VI TIE dpliSOS
shade. Bands of the material trimmed
the bodice and formed the girdle and
edged the lower part of the sleeve.
Flat bows of the material finished the
girdle at the front, and band trim
ming outlined the low-cut bodice.
There was a tunic in godet shape
slightly raised at the front. The I'M
derskirt was crossed over at the
front and trimmed with large buttons
of the material
The new shades of green shown
this spring are trying to the average
woman, but have possibilities Of be.
ing softened by means Of white trim,
ming at the neck and of being toned
down by touches of black satin or vel
vet. A model, for instance, was OF
green satin trimmed with white frills
at the neck and wrists and black sat
in bands. The bodice has the long
shoulder effect and was trimmed al
the front by small tucks and material
buttons. The skirt was draped at one
side and had the yoke effect given b.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23
LONG SHOULDER A FEATURE
Distinctive Mark Of the New Blouses
--Robesplsrre Collar Also Much
In evidence.

The long shoulder is one Of the fea-
lures OF the new blouse. It extends
well below the shoulder, about one.
third the distance to the elbow, and
there II is attached TO the sleeves by
q fat double seam.
Shirtwaist sleeves are long, many
with a frill falling over the hand.
The odd sleeve is seen In few OF
the lingerie blouses, the body being a
plain white wolfe, the sleeve having
small embroidered designs.
The Robespierre collar is seen In
various forms, but is more suited TO
the everyday bluose than to more
formal gown. It makes satisfactory
finish for blouses that open in front,
especially for wearers who desire a
feeling of freedom at the neck.
The net guimpe is much used where
the open neck is not convenient or be-
coming.
Many Of the more elaborate blouses
have the waistcoat effect Narrow
vests of net are used, tucked and
straight with a row of washable but
tons, or plain and crossed in surplice
fashion.
Quite the most striking innovation
seen in blouses is one of wolfe. This
has a double breasted, low-cut waist
coat, Of ratine striped wolfe with four
white pearl buttons as a fastening and
finish, From the neck to the top OF
the waistcoat It was filed in with
tucked wolfe. It had all the appear
ance Of a mans waistcoat and shirt
front, but the materials we're so soft
as to relieve It Of any possible man,
nish effect. Worn with coat opened
In front, 1t had the effect of a waist
coat attached to the coat itself.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23
POISONS FOUND
IN SOME PLANTS
Bundles of 0xaIate Crystals Are
Offensive to Rabbits and
SnaiIS.
CRv MYRLE IRONsO


The part played by the powerful
chemical substances secreted in the
various parts of many plants is i'm
perfectly understood. Free prussic
acid in some plants was the remark
able discovery made not long ago,
and now Professor Peche has con-
cluded that in the cherry laurel this
poison is stored in various tissues as
a reserve plant food. Other German
biologists have been seeking to prove
that various plant poisons give pro-
lection against enemies. Results
have been obtained by Prof w. Pey-
err tending to show that the various
acids, oils, alkaloids, glucosides, and
other chemicals Of plants are poison
GUS or offensive to rabbits, snailsr
insects and other creatures. In the
pastures the plants yielding medicinal
oils are avoided by both grazing and
wild animals The acid bearing plants
such as are used for human food as
salads, are poisonous to snails and
slugs, and are protected nearly as
effectually against rabbits. Beans
peas and lentils contain some un
known poison that causes rabbits ant
mice to refuse the seeds until the
active principle has been removed b!
several washings. An acid product O
Seeding roots-such as maize, oati
and rye-repels snails, as do hair!
stalks and sticky surfaces, and plants
having bundles of calcium oxalat'
crystals are offensive or poisonous no
only to rabbits and snails but even t.
man.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23
A Winner. IT,

At an Easter breakfast John D.
Rockefeller, Jr., once said:
The road to success is called Per.
severance. Perseverance conquers ev'
erything. But"
Mr. Rockefeller, with a smile, took
up an Easter egg.
But" he added, "let us remember
that a hen on an egg of porcelain per
severes"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23
GIVE TOUCH OF COLOR
SMALL BITS RELIEVE SIMPLICITY
or SEASONS COSTUMES.
II Preferred, the Most Audaelous Bril-
lance lS Strictly In style, Though
the ouleter Modes Are the
ones Generally Chosen.

For early season wear there are
charming costumes made up Of soft.
supple broadcloths and cotton velvet
These models are, on the whole. sim
pie OF line. They have, perhaps.
touch Of lace at the upper part OF the
bodice and sleeves, or a trimming line
Of buttons and loops or trimming on
collar and cuffs of Bulgarian embroid,
cry, to give a gay touch Of color to the
costume,
Never has this generation seen such
brilliant and audaeious colorings as
are shown this spring in millinery and
In the new dress fabrics, particularly
among the silks Partisan dressma-
kers and milliners revel in this sort
Of thing. but such revels are danger
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23
Necessity Of Obedience.

Parents who wish their children to
grow up courteous and spontaneously
sweet-mannered must from the earli.
est days of infancy be unremitting in
instllling polite behavior into the
hearts of their little ones. An early
difficulty not always easily overcome,
is the curious obstinacy which so
many little tots evince when requested
to say some baby phrase expressive
Of thanks, greeting or leave taking
Docile and obedient children will often
hold out an unconscionable time be-
fore consenting to utter ia" in re-
turn for a biscuit or some favor con-
ferred
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23

cred with pale pink silk on which the
floral design shown has been en-
broidered and the interior of the boxes
lined with white silk.
The next step is to cut out a piece
Of thick cardboard about an inch
larger each way than the, base of the
boxes, and this is covered with pink
silk turned over at the edges and fas-
tened on underneath with some strong
adhesive, but prior to doing this, the
boxes are securely sewn in position to
the center of the material.
A glance at the sketch will explain
this, and also the way in which this
novel and decorative little article is of
use.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23

small tuoks which alanted away from
the front toward the back.
A coat OF green brocade had also
smart touches OF black on the lopela
and cuffs. The lapels were Of cream
white cloth and the lower rovers were
also Of the cream white cloth.
MARY DEAN,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23
USEFUL ON WRITING TABLE
Novelty In Small Box to Hold Access.
series Always More or Less in
Common Use.

This little novelty, for placing upon
the writing table and for holding pens
pencils, sealing-wax, scissors, etc
was made with the aid of the outer
portions of three empty boxes.
In making it, in the first place, the
boxes must be arranged in the man.
ner illustrated in the small sketch on
the right and securely glued together
and left to dry. They are then COW
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23
encourage Kindness In Children.

Kindness is one of the habits that
is latent in every normal child. 1t
must be encouraged, and you may be
sure that the child that is kind to
animals and birds will be considerate
in his treatment of persons. There
is always something interesting in
animals. Children love anything with
life, and II taught to care for birds,
fish or animals there will be a certain
strength OF responsibility that makes
for good character.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23

Here is a stunning dreEs for the
young girl II is made Of embroider-
ed houncing and Is novel as well as
attractive. The shoulder yokes add
to the garments prettiress and the
skirt is a two-piece one having
straight lower edge.
The pattern (615) is cut in sizes'l4,
16 and IS years Medium size will re-
qulre yards of 30 inch flouncing or
81 yards Of SO inch plain goods.
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
70 Pattern Department" OF this paper.
Write name and address plainly, and be
sure to give size and number OF pattern.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23

Phosphate beds, believed to be of
great value commercially, have been dis
covered in Western Montana. The de
posits are on the public lands near
Butte. The lands have been withdrawn
from entry, pending legislation by con
gress as to their control and disposition.
Rock phosphate was not believed to be
present in Montana.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23

talized by Wlnterhalter in his paint
ing Of the beautiful Empress Eugene.
Manufacturers and milliners are
working together to force a return to
flower trimming, but Mt present the
flower motif is confined to bouquets
and garlands of tiny blossoms and to
embroideries in coarse-colored
threads The primitive colors of the
new school of art, based on the Rus
sian ballet, gay and joyous as BELTS
children, appear in the models design
ed from them-models of extreme sim
plicity except for this gay note Of ac-
centing color.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23
Rainnroof Eurnlture-

Now that we have adopted the de-
lightful habit of eating out of doors,
It has become more than ever neces-
sary to discover some kind Of furni-
ture 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 simple and comfortable and
the prices reasonable.-Harper's
Bazaar.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23
lmnortanee Of cowpeas.

Cowpeas are getting to be a more
and more important crop each year.
When a farmer has grown them once
he wants more next year. They are
a southern crop, yet they are a profit
able crop for the north, and should
be sown more. Try some for the
milch COW, and see II It does not pay.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23
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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23
Important Industry.

Few people realize how many thou,
sands of people are engaged In the
raising Of pigeons, both for the market
and the show room 1t is an impor
tant branch of the poultry industry
and is becoming more and more popu
lar each year
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23

The park commissioner Of New York
City has received a letter from Walter
Kasang of Norwich, who writes that he
has calf with rabbits tail, and in
stead of walking or running like an
ordinary calf, the calf hops like a rab-
bit. He wants the commissioner to
buy the calf to add to the Central Park
ZOO
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23
Early Marketing.

When mutton can be produced at
the same or less cost per pound than
beef. the fleece is clear additional
profit; as with all food animals the
greatest profit is in early maturity and
early marketing.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23
TALKS TO FARMERS
by CAPT r. p. PECK.
Commissioner Of Agricultural

TO THE FARMERS or TENNESSEE.
N the preparation OF Talks 20 Farm.
era" We do not claim an the matter used
Will be original. Where We find another
has expressed we'll what We want % say
we Will use good material In a good cause
and the author Will accept this as our
apology for doing 30.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23

Here is a clever little frock and q
simple one to make. The blouse may
be fashioned in either of two lengths
and the MILDLY style may also be used.
The plated skirt is separate. The
neck is finished with rundown col
lar and the short sleeves have rolled
back cuffs.
The pattern (615O) is cut in sizes 6
to IL years. Medium size will require
3% yards of SO inch material.
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
to Pattern Department" Of this paper.
Write name and address plainly, and be
sure to give size and number of pattern.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23

Don't fail to be careful when around
autos or steam cars with the team,
Leave plenty of space between you
and them. Any chance taken merely
10 show of" may mean serious dam
age or loss Of life
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23

and hope that 10 VIII
be Of interest tosuf-
fering women. For
four years / suffered
untold agonies ct
regular intervals.
Such pains and
cramps, severe chills
andsicknessats tom-
ach, then finally hem
orrhages until l
would be nearly
blind. / had five
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23
Profit In Pork.

While pork can sometimes be made
at a profit when corn is supplement-
ed with nothing but a concentrated
feed, still it is not wise to use con
centrated supplements alone.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23
Leather Gloves Necessary.

Strong leather gloves are a neees-
sity to the man grubbing bushes,
working in stone, etc, for wounds are
sure to occur.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23

doctors and none Of them could do more
than rolieve me for a time.
81 saw your advertisement in a pa
per and decided TO try Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. l took
seven boxes Of il and used two bottles
Of the Sanative Wash, and am COM
pletely cured Of my trouble. When l
began taking the Compound / only
weighed ninety-six pounds and now l
weigh one hundred and twenty-six
pounds. If anyone wishes to address
me in person / will cheerfuily answer
all letters, as l cannot speak too highly
of the Pinkham remedies. miss JEs-
SIZE MARSH, Adrian, Texas.
Hundreds Of such letters expressing
gratitude for the good Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has accom-
plished are constantly being received,
proving the reliability of this grand old
remedy.
If you want special advice write to
Lydia Il. Pinkham Medicine Co. (cOnfl-
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by a
woman and held in strict confidence.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23
scrans for Poultry

Bran or middlings and beef scraps
should be kept in receptacles to which
the fowls have access at all times.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23
Mount Royal once Active Volcano.

Mount Royal once Active Volcano.
In the work on the Canadian North
ern railway tunnel the engineers have
found that Mount Royal under which
the line will pass, was at one thme
either an active volcano or was made
by lava being forced through the
ground.
An interesting proof of the fact that
at one time a great glacier flowed
from the Laurentian mountains o,the
st. Lawrence river was found in the
small heading on Ste. Monique street
This was a piece of Laurentian gneiss,
a rock peculiar to the Laurentian
mountains, and it is believed that in
the past this rock was carried down
by a glacier, which probably emptied
into the st, Lawrence river not far
from the present harbor.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23
Profitable Crops.

When clover can be grown at all.
profitable crops can be grown, and the
land kept up by clover and lime.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23
annd Combination.

Good seed, good cultivation, good
common sense are a pretty good com
bination If good crops are desired.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23

The wheat map of the world is an
exact map of the highest civilization of
the world.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23

Exercise is very important for grow.
ing chicks.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23

In live stock and dairying, brains ara
more used today than Drawn.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23
GIRL SUFFERED
TERRIBLY
At Regular lntervalS-Saya
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound COM
pletely cured her.

Adrian, Texas, al take pleasure in
adding my testimonial 10 the great list
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-23

A faint heart amuses a fair lady.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

70 a nonchaiant air. He drew out his
watch and looked at it. Then he pretend
ed 10 be vastly startled. Heavens" he
inurmured. NO idea il was so late.
Won't have time for any more Just let
me have the bill
The waiter looked at him in Mortified
surprise. The idea of any allowing
time TO interfere with dinner especially
under such circumstances. Then his look
changed To one Of sad reproach. This
lasted full five seconds.
Very well. sir" he murmured
1t was ten minutes before he came
The Cub laid out a single dollar bill.
The waiter took il. and il was live min
uteS more before he came back with the
change-a quarter, Il dime and nickel,
living spread out on Il plate.
The plate was laid down on the table
and the waiter backed off. discreetly,
taking care to choose direction that
would enable him to exactly what
was soinG on. The cub tried To pick up
the change quickly, but he couldn't. The
quarter seemed especially slippery, and
once after almost getting il. the thing
slipped out Of his fingers and rang back
Oh the plate.
The Cub could feel the walters eyes
h"' iile into him. Summonfng his courage
t-9 (, soels rt.H ,0Ur,,.so, t"u--hs Looked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-08

patched 10 briu2 two orders Of half a
dozen little necks.
Wen decide OF the rest later. said
the Cub as the waiter. after writing the
order on a silver-lnounted pad. looked at
him inquiringly.
In due course of time the clans made
their appea rance: deliciously Succuicnt
little hivalves tucked away IN fine beds
OF crushed ice. With the clans the waiter
brought tiny crisp rolls, numerous yarie-
ties Of crackers. thin strips OF lemon.
tabasco. horseradsh and other condi-
rnents. Then he backed off a lew rect
and watched the pair with an expression
of tender solicitude.
When the cub had eaten his second
clam, the waiter came forward and bent
over
Are they chilled properly Tor YOU.
sir he asked. indicating that II theN
We're not. life would no longer tie worth
living.
The combination OF the question ana
the tone was too much FOR the 'uD II"
was already regretting his bet bitterly.
and now. when he tried Ia answer ne
rhoked on "A cracker. He managed 10
satisfy the waiter by nodding, ana the
latter smiling sravely. lacked OH again
10 return a moment later Hith new chhes
Of ice for the glasses.