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The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11

properly q part of the visiting gown.
Buttons covered with the brocade)
and button-holes are used for fasten-
ings at the front A double frill of
narrow lace, extends from the dainty
turnover collar, which it edges, to the
waistline. There is a plain turnover
collar of the fabric; it is noticeable
that the collars are not wired and
fiaring, which is SO much the vogue
just now, because, for the stout wom-
an, this style is better followed Gin the
breach than the observance"
The skirt, drawn in about the feet
by the drapery, is cut sufficiently wide
for free step. The tounces have a
hemstitch finish at the edges.
The close-fitting tall turban worn
with this gown foreshadows the modes
Of fall and is worth studying. The
shape is very graceful and very simply
trimmed. 1t is of bright-finished straw,
trimmed with narrow MORE ribbon,
with brush of fancy feathers stand
ing up at the back. 1t looks like, or
rather it suggests, the glengarry cap
in effect. The ribbon is tied in small
fiat double bows at the front, back
and sides, which lie fat to the coronet.
The brush" is finished with a tuft
of feathers which conceal its fasten-
ing to the hat. Such turban adds
length to the figure of it's wearer.
A gown of this character is very use
full, being suited to almost any affair
that calls for dress that is somewhat
formal
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11
GOOD TREE PRUNING POINTS
Object Should Be to Preserve Symme-
trical, Well-Balanced Top, Open
In the Center.

There can be no ironclad rules laid
down relative to the pruning of tree.
No two trees are exactly alike, and
each one must be treated individually.
The object should be to preserve a
symmetrical, well-balanced top. open
in the center, without crowding the
branches in any part.
All branches which grow toward the
center of the tree, and those which
cross or interfere with each other,
should be removed. A fine-toothed
pruning saw is best for this purpose
and the cuts should be made smoothly
and close to the body or main branch
Of the tree from which the superfiuous
branch is pruned.
There is usually little ring or en-
largement at the base of each branch;
the saw-cut should be made midway
and downward through this enlarge
ment
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11

AT OTHING more unusual than our
~ old and honored friend in straw.
the leghorn hat, is employed in maxi
ing this piece of real millinery, In
which exquisite design is matched
with exquisite workmanship.
An unusually clever milliner might
evolve almost an exact copy of this
hat from one of those fine old-fash-
toned leghorn flats which we have al
ways known. She would have to sub
stitute caplike crown of rice net or
buckramettes for the original crown.
cut away an inch and a half from the
edge, and use the cutaway strip for
bordering the underbrim and mount
to brim on the crown with the re-
quired extra headsize net cut out at
the front and right side.
Preparing a shape in this way is
not an easy matter, but the shape once
obtained is easy enough to trim. In
asmuch as the upper brim and the top
crown are covered with lace this is an
excellent model to choose for making
over a fiat" of leghorn that has be-
come discolored or sunburned.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11
SELECTING TREES TO PLANT
Deal Direct With Nurserymen Rather
Than Through Agents In Order
Ing Stock for Orchard.

Prof. ]. G. Moore, Wisconsin agri.
cultural college. believes that the trees
used in planting have much to do with
future success of the orchard. Thou
sands of inferior trees are being
planted each year" says Prof Moore.
THE true standard upon which to pur-
chase is the age. The two-year-old
tree is usually best for commercial
planting. although one-year-olds are
quite generally used.
in ordering nursery stock deal d.
rect with the nurseryman rather than
through agents, unless you know them
personally. State the kind of trees
wanted, refuse substitutes and be will
ing to pay a good price for the right
kind Of trees. Take good care of trees
upon arrival, to assure healthy growth
when they are planted"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11

of test bottle neck Whfrl again for
two minutes. Stop machine and add
hot water pipette to the per cent
mark on neck of bottle Whirl again
one minute.
This completes the test and the but
terfat is shown a. a clear or light
straw-colored liquid in the upper part
of the bottle neck The sulphuric acid
has acted on the constituents of the
milk, setting free the butterfat. The
hot water added brings the liquid mix
ture up into the neck of the bottle
and the whirling causes the bottles to
fly out into horizontal position. The
acid mixture being heavier toward the
outside, the butterfat, being lighter, is
forced toward the center and into the
neck of the bottle. This is divided into
10 equal spaces, each representing
per cent. Between each of these 10
spaces are 5 equal spaces, each repre-
senting 2-10 of 1 per cent.
The Test Is Then "Read."
Suppose the upper end of the fat
column extends to the 80 mark and
the lower end OF the column to SO.
Subtract 3.6 from 81 This gives 4.6
per cent, which is the percentage of
butterfat in the sample. This means
that in 100 pounds of the milk there
are 4.6 pounds of butterfat.
Precautions To Be Observed.
% Test bottles must be thoroughly
clean and the inside free from grease;
& whirling machine must be kept
well oiled; (3) acid bottle must be
kept tightly stoppered else Ithe acid
will lose its strength; az sample
must be thoroughly mixed; 90 the fat
column must be measured at once be-
fore the fat hardens. Following the
last whirling it is best to set bottles
in pail in which is placed enough
hot water GAO degrees Fah.) to come
nearly to the top Of the neck of bottles.
(6) Bottles must be accurate and
usually will be if purchased from re-
liable dealers. II the farmer doubts
their accuracy they may be mailed to
the State Experiment Station to be
tested, free of charge. CO Never buy
or 10-bottle whirling machine, as
these sizes are very difficult to bal
ance properly; 4,sS, IL, 24-bottle sizes
are very satisfactory machines.
1t is we'll to order a few extra test
bottles to replace bottles broken in
use, and an extra pipette
Cream is tested by the use OF a spe-
cial cream bottle. A special pipette
(18 C. o. is needed. For very accurate
work in cream testing a small set OF
gram balance is required.-W. D.
Nichols.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11

A FTER all, blue and black divide be-
"A tween themselves the distinction
of being the most elegant of colors
for an afternoon gown, and therefore
they form the choice of majority of
women who find one really good Wis
iting gown a season sufficient for their
needs. And visiting gown is to be
construed as meaning a gown in which
to call or to receive calls. The deep,
clear shades of blue-'true blue"-are
becoming to every complexion.
A stunning afternoon gown is shown
here from a French designer who
keeps to conservative and refined
styles. 1t is cleverly planned to add
the effect of slenderness and height
to the figure. The waist line at the
back is. normal and downward dip
of the belt at the front makes the
waist look small.
The drapery in the skirt is placed
very low and the material hangs with.
out fulness over the hips. Ali the
sharp curves which characterize the
stout figure are softened in this model.
The two graduated and shaped
founces are splendidly effective for
this purpose and also take the place
of the much-admired tunic
The bodice is slightly bloused and
very plain, as it should be to carry
off the vest Of handsome brocade.
This vest is the feature of the gown
and is to be more or less gorgeous,
not too tame in any case. For bit
of real finery, touch of splendor, is
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11
MINERAL CONTENT OF APPLES
Idaho Experiment Station Finds Ash
Amounts to z to .S5 Per Gent of
Fresh Mature Fruit.

Fruits of all kinds that grow on
plants which receive the largest por.
ton of their food supply through the
soil always contain a rather large
amount of mineral substances.
In the apple, for instance, it has
been found by work carried on in the
department of agricultural chemistry
Of the Idaho station that the ash
amounts from 2 to 35 per cent Of the
fresh mature fruit. This total ash is
obtained by drying suitable quantity
(three and one-third pounds) of the
Quartered apples at degree of about
forty degrees G. for several days and
then burning 1t in an electrical furnace
at dull red heat until practically all
the carbon is consumed. The total
amount apparently does not vary to
any great extent with varieties or with
irrigation or non-irrigation.
When this ash, which, from the ma
jority of varieties is perfectly white,
is further subjected to analyses, the
ments found: Silicon, iron, aluminium,
phosphorus, manganese, calcium, mag
nesium, potassium, chlorine and sui
phur.
Although no one has been able to de-
termine the exact function of these
various elements in plants and fruits.
it is generally believed that sulphur
and phosphorus enter into the living
substance; that potassium. magne-
sfum, calcium and iron, although not
entering into the living substance, are
essential, but owing to the fact that
they are so widely distributed In the
soil, are absorbed by the root hairs
Of the tree, and find their way to the
fruit through the tree san
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11
DISEASE ATTACKING GRAPES
Frequent Complaint Is Reaching the
Agricultural Station.

FreG1ent complaint is reaching the
St2<6on regarding a disease that is at
lacking the grapes. Upon investiga-
ton this trouble is usually found to be
due to parasitic fungous known as
Black Rot.
This is by no means a new trouble,
as it is very general in all Of the Sec
tons where the grape is grown. Black
rot first shows itself upon the berries
and leaves. Usually the berries are
most seriously affected and it mani
tests itself upon the latter by small,
clear-cut, brown spots. These spots
gradually enlarge until all of the ber-
ries on the stem are affected. 1t is q
noticeable fact that the diseased ber-
ries do not shed but continue to cling
to the vine long after the grape season
is past. 1t is needless to say that this
serves as a means whereby the disease
is carried over from one season to
another.
Fortunately for the persons inter-
ested in grape culture this trouble can
be readily kept in control. Where only
a few vines are grown the practice OF
bagging the punches in order to ward
off the spores may be used. The
punches should be covered early In
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11

A very wide MORE ribbon in natter
blue Is sewed about the brim edge,
and at the crown line. From there
1t Is brought over the bandeau and
turned under the edge. The fulness
is disposed of by gathering the ribbon
in at the crown line and at the edge.
1t disposes itself In scant irregular
folds when sewed down to the hat.
After the ribbon is placed, a band of
leghorn Tor other braid) is sewed
about the edge of the underbrim, form.
ing border to the facing.
The top of the hat is covered with a
wide chantilly lace in cream white.
which extends from the center crown
to the edge Of the 5rim.
A sash of ribbon with a cluster of
small chrysanthemums make the pref.
test of trimmings for the top of the
hat. The upward curve of the brim
at the left forms the natural resting
place for a full bow of ribbon with
ends hanging over the hair.
For a youthful face hat of this
kind forms bewitching background.
JULIA BoTToMLEY.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11
APPARATUS FOR TESTING AMOUNT
OF BUTTER FAT IN MILK and CREAM
Perfected At Wisconsin Experimental Station Years Ago
Can Retain Hlgf-Producing Cows of Herd
With Improvement To Herd Yield

This test, which was perfected by
DR.. s M. Babcock, of the Wisconsin
Experiment Station about 81 years
ago. is used to determine the amount
OF butterfat in milk and cream. Its
use in connection with a milk
scales furnishes the farmer a
quick and simple means of finding out
exactly how much butter each COW in
his herd is giving. Knowing this, he
can then retain the high-producing
cows in the herd and use their off
spring to secure still further improve
ment in the herd yield,
A complete testing outfit costs from
So to $40, depending upon the capacity.
Complete directions are sent with each
outfit, and by following these any
farmer can easily. make a quick and
accurate test.
The apparatus used consists of ~
a whirling machine or eentrifuge; (2)
graduated test bottles; (3) a glass
measuring pipette holding 176 cubic
centimeters; (4) IT'S c. C. glass acid
measure; 60 bottle of ordinary
commercial sulphuric acid.
How To Make the Test.
~ Thoroughly mix the milk by
pouring or stirring and take out a
small amount-a few spoonsful will be
sufficient.
CD Suck milk up into glass measur.
ing ypipette until it comes above the
17.6 C. C. mark. Suddenly close the
upper end of the pipette with the
finger. This will hold the milk in the
pipette. By slightly releasing the pres
sure of the finger allow the milk to
drop out of the lower end until it
comes exactly to the mark on the
pipette, when it is stopped by pressing
down firmly with the finger Carefully
transfer milk from pipette to test bot
tie, holding the bottle in a slightly
slanting position. Be careful not to
lose particle of milk in making the
transfer. Milk adhering to the inside
of the pipette is blown into the test
bottle IS thoroughly as possible
60 Measure out acid into acid meas
ure, which is marked to indicate the
proper quantity. Pour acid into test
bottle with milk. Thoroughly mix acid
and milk by shaking gently with cir
cular motion. If more than one sample
is to be tested prepare in like manner
az Place test bottles containing
mixture of milk and acid in whirling
machine, making certain that the ma
chine is balanced. Turn the machine
for five minutes at the speed indicated
%hn
and add hot water (Which should be
perfectly clean and nearly at the boil
ing point until mixture reaches base
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11
Front View.

the floor. There are two roosts 10
feet long, framed together and only
two inches above roost platform. The
nests are made like drawers, pulling
from a shelf "a inches wide and Is
inches high, along the west end OF
house. There are ten of these nests
The top is built slanting to prevent
fowls from roosting on the same at
night. Along the east end are grit
hopper, oyster shell hopper and a
large dry mash hopper. This house
will cost about sixty dollars for mate
rial. In some localities where lumber
is high priced it may cost little more.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11
POULTRY
FATS
GOOD POULTRY HOUSE PLANS
Description Of Structure Suitable for
Accommodation Of Fifty Hens
Can Be Enlarged.

The writer has noticed the repeat
ed request by readers for plans of q
good farm poultry house. For this
reason l am giving you herewith the
description and plans of a house large
enough to accommodate SO hens COM
fortably, writes F. w. Kazmeier in
Wisconsin Agriculturist If you desire
to house more, build it longer.
This building is "a feet long and IL
feet deep, feet high in front and 414
feet high in the rear. The foundation
is of concrete about eight inches high
er than surrounding ground. The floor
is of cement laid on layer of inches
Of very coarse gravel The house of
course, faces to the south to obtain
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11

sleep. exercise in the open air, plenty
of fresh circulating air in the sleep
Ing chamber. nap in the middle of
the day and glass of milk and egg,
or better still. matted milk, If 1t is
liked, will certainly add nourishment
and give but little trouble to the dt
gestive organs Above all, do not
worry; that viii pull pounds from the
stout one.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11
CAUSE OF POULTRY DISEASES
LImber-Neck Is Attributed to Fowls
Eating Decaylng Animal Matter
Burn Dead Bodies.

An important matter in successfur
poultry raising is the disposal of all
dead fowls One Of the most destruc-
tive poultry diseases we have is called
limber-neck. This trouble is attrib-
uted to the fowls eating decaying ami
NAL matter. The most common source
of the disease is a chicken that has,
gotten out of sight and died The 9TH
er chickens eat the carcass and the
insects which infest it soon after
death Care should be taken to see
that any fowls. orNeven larger animals,
which die are removed and either
burned or deeply buried Most states
have law requiring that all dead
animals be buried OF burned or dis
posed of in such way that they are
not menace to the health OF the COM
munity.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11
End View.

The three sides. north. east and west.
are built absolutely air tight. This is.
very important and should not be over
looked. The door should be at least
thirty inches wide and in some in
stances thirty-six inches is advisable.
The house Is entirely single boarded
excepting where the roosting room is.
here it is ceiled on the inside with
matched material 10 within a few
inches below roost platform and four
feet up the north slope of roof.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11
New Bags From old.

Leather bags that have become
shabby may be covered with velvet OF
any of the new fanciful fabrics Buy
some heavy silk cord for handle. and
make long or short. as you prefer, and
yon have stylish and pretty bag.
Either paste or sew the fabric on.
Most materials may be successfully
sewn on.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11
Homemade Clipper.

clippers was rugged up on a wood arm
that was mounted on long handle.
writes James M. Kane of Doyletown,
Pa, in Popular Mechanics. One han
die of the clippers was dashed to the
arm and heavy cord attached to the
other. An auxiliary spring, A. kept
the lower jaw from sticking
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11
Apple is Staple Product.

No fruit in the north temperate zone
can take the place of the apple as
food product. Many other fruits, In
deed most cultivated fruits, rank as
luxuries, but the apple, in most parts
of the United States is one OF the
leading staple products of the farm.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11
GATES FOR THE FARM GARDEN.

The garden should have two gates,
one small one and one large one The
small gate should be convenient to
the house and the large one convenient
to the barn, for hauling manure and
entering the team and tools.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11
peatructIve Enen,x

The currant worm, which is the
larva of an insect somewhat resem-
bling the house-fiy. is the most de-
structive enemy Of the currant and
gooseberry-
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11

To produce a maximum yield. cory
roots require warmth, certain
amount of air and considerable mois
ture.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11

Is the plow point sharp dull
one adds greatly to the drag ard
causes the horses to work .aarder.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11
LESSON FOR AUGUST is
THE WICKED HussANDMAN.

LESSON TExT-Matt q :S346
GOLDEN TEXT-"The stone which the
builders rejected, the same was made the
head of the corner" Matt. N:42 R. V.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11
CLIPPER FOR PRUNING TREES
Device Rugged Up With Aid of Wood
Arm on Long Handle and Operated
With Cord, Worked Well.

Having some high branches to prune
and being without clipper used for
such work, a pair Of ordinary hand
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11

We believe that one-half of the men
who feed hogs waste at least 25 per
cent of all the food they use.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11

Hardwood ashes are fine to put in
the fruit plants and may also be used
in the garden.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11

Pe1is reports that women's fashions
are to be beautiful again. Paris doubt
less fines that ugliness does not pay.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11

Cleaning the fowls drinking pans ~
important as well as keeping them.
filed
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11

Exercise produces warmth. prov des
pleasure and promotes health
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11
To Acquire PIumpness.

Many and varied are the directions
TOR the sister who is too thin. Much
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11

Tuesday morning OF this his last
week Mark 11:20) the disciples saw
the fig tree withered away from the
roots. Passing on they enter the
temple where Christ's authority La
challenged. Following his discomfort
ing reply (21:23-27) Jesus taught
three parallels of warning of which
this lesson is the second.
|. The parable, Wv. $3.50. 1t is q
story of Gods long suffering goodness
and Luke (20:9) tells us that. it was
addressed to the people. We need to
keep in mind the previous parable OF
the two sons (vv 2S-32) in order to
understand perfectly the method he
employed in answering the chief
priests. In the first he states case
and appeals to them for a verdict
Without hesitation they replied and by
SO doing Condemned themselves. In
this parable he states case and asks
for reply, V. 40. This they gave and
in so doing declared a righteous judg-
ment which must fall upon their mo-
tives. In both parallels Jesus en-
ploys the figure of vineyard. In
the Old Testament this stands for
Israel, Ps. S0:8-11, Isa ST..
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11

Hope springs eternal in the human
breaal and keeps tho incubators filed.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-08-11
INTERNATIONAL,
SUNlGSOOOL
LESSON

tBy e o. SELLERS, Director of Evening
Department. The Moody Bible Institute,
Chicago)
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-07-02

home for about two weeks. He
was 72 years, 6 months and l day
old, and has been identified with
the official life of the city for
many years. having been a vol
unteer fireman and a member of
the department for twenty years,
and later was city marshal until
he assumed the duties of Chief
of Police ever since the new code
went into effect. He was a fear
less soldier and officer and much
feared by the crooks. He leaves
his wife and two daughters, Fu-
neral services were held Monday
afternoon at 4o'clock in the Pres
byterian church, conducted by
Rev. Hoeffer of Hollansburg, the
Odd Fellows and G. A. R. having
charge of the services. Business
houses all closed during the hour
of the funeral in respect to the
deceased and the office he filled.
The state officials in Kansas,
Oklahoma and Missouri have no.
tilted the U. S. Department of
Labor that a sufficient number of
men have proceeded to those,
states to meet the demands for
help in the harvest fields, and
South Dakota advises that many
applications are being received
for work in that state. All per-
sons are accordingly advised not
to proceed to any of these states
with the expectation of procur-
ing work in the harvest fields
without first communicating with
and securing definite assurances
of employment from one of the
following officials: w. L. O'Brien,
Director State Free Employment
Bureau, Topeka, Kan.; Chas. l..
Daugherty, State Labor Commits
sioner, Oklah oma City, Okla. :;
John T. Fitzpatrick, Labor Com
missioner, Jefferson City, Mo.
Charles McCaffree, Commission
er of immigration, Pierre, South
Dakota.
Hirundo Miesse, who under
went a severe operation for her
mia on Tuesday morning of las
week in the Methodist HOspita
in Indianapolis, died there at 8:2|
last Sunday morning. Soon aft
: er the operation he lapsed int
Inconsistencies in which condi
ton he remained until he died
! this state being produced by tn
. development of albumen and hi
) death was due to acute nephritis
The remains arrived here Sun
day and were taken to his lat
home on West Main street. Mr.
; Miesse was born in Columbus
] O., and was 67 years, 3 month
f, and 26 days old He resided her
$ nearly all his life and was a ma
;. well known and esteemed an
leaves a large circle of friends
5 He was twice married, both wiv'
s having preceded him to the spir
> world some twenty years ag
t. Two daughters Mrs. Geo.
isl Katzenberger and Madge Mess