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Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14
First Chinese School Book.

There are also fragments Of the Chi
Chiu-Chang vocabulary composed by
eunich of the palace In about the year
40. A. ID. All the authentic texts of
this ancient school book, widely used
in the year TO teach Chinese chill
dren to read and write, had long since
disappeared. The paper manuscripts
are the oldest examples Of such litera
ture In existence. VI. Chavannes has
succeeded in reconstructing from
these heterogeneous and more or less
fragmentary and disconnected mate
rials a fairly probable picture of the
daily life of the Chinese garrisons that
held these frontier posts against the
Huns and kept open the trade routes
to Farghana and Yarkand The +
man as well az scientific interest OF
such a picture is manifest.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14
The Knitted Hat,

Right in line with the soft crowns
and the millinery that nestles about
the coiffure and frames the face in
stead OF just sitting on the head es
was at one time the mode, we now
have the knitted hat Instead OF max
Ing the best OF Tam-o'- -Shanter,.
whether 1t was becoming or not. the
sporting hat OF this season will be
made to simulate all the fashionable
millinery In the tailored styles. They
are 50 comfortable and chic In ap-
pearance that they will be used for
any knockabout wear, Many pretty
ones are displayed with the misses
and children's school millinery. The
matron or young woman may have as
rich hat as she desires. They. are
made In silks and chenilles, besides
ratines. woods and cottons. all admit
ting Of a touch OF stylish trimming.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14
FACE FULL OF PlMPLES

Rufln, ~ C.-"My face became full
OF pimples ard blackheads, and
would itch, burn and smart The skin
was rough and red was really
ashamed of my face. My arms and
back were affected almost as badly
Tho pimples would tester and there
would come a dry scab on top. The
trouble caused my face TO be disfig
ured badly and the itching would both
er me so | could not sleep well nights,
especially during warm weather.
THE trouble lasted me three long
years without anything doing me any
good until a friend told me about Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment and then !
decided to try them. After the first
application could see some improve
ment. After using Cuticura Soap and
Ointment two weeks | did not look
like the same person; most OF the
pimples had disappeared At the end
OF four weeks was completely
cured" (Signed) Miss Mamie Mitch
ell, Jan. 3, 1913.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world Sample of each
free, with sep. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept. l.. Boston ADV
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14

stin white cardboard. and cut into
four pieces In the shape OF the pock.
cts already made. These pieces OF
cardboard should be slightly smaller
than the pockets. otherwise they will
not NJ in easily when wound with rib
bon.
Some fretty lingerie ribbons should
next be chosen, and different color
wound round each cardboard and ar
ranged In the various pockets.
To complete this case. the worker
should add tiny pair OF scissors to
one end of the case These should be
attached by means of n, row piece
of ribbon. At the other end a bodkin
should be fastened in the same man
ner. and slipped into narrow pocket.
which should be allowed for when
making the ribbon pockets
A piece OF ribbon should be sewn
on the back. so as to tie the case to-
gether when folded
A case of this description would
take up very little room In a drawer
or box. for It has the appearance o!
cardcase when folded.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14
GAS, DYSPEPSIA
AND INDIGESTION
"Pape's Diapepsin' settles sour,
gassy stomachs in five
minuteS-Time Il!

You don't want slow remedy when
your stomach is bad-or an uncertain
nne-or harmful one-your stomach
j. too valuable; you mustn't injure II.
rape's Dlapepsin Is noted for its
speed in giving relief: its harmless
ness, its certain unfailing action in
regulating sick. sour, gassy stomachs.
Its millions of cures In indigestion,
dyspepsia. gastritis and other stomach
trouble has made it famous the world
over
Keep this perfect stomach doctor in
yolr home-keep 1t handy get large
iifty-cent case from any dealer and
then If anyone should eat something
which doesn't agree with them. II
what they eat lays like lead ferments
and sours and forms gas, causes head
ache. dizziness and nausea: eructa-
tions of acid and undigested food
remember as soon as Pape's Diapepsin
comes in contact with the stomach all
such distress vanishes. Its prompt.
ness. certainty and ease in overcoming
the worst stomach disorders Is a reve
lation to those who try it.-Adv,
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14
DESIGNS FOR SACHET CAPS
Thing for This Latest Very Popu-
lar Fancy.

Should be of handkerchief linen or
nainsook, the heavier the better, for
the odor OF the sachet must be safely
confined within the caps dainty linn
its; II would escape through thin
material. Cut from the goods round
piece about 16 inches across and mark
out the edges with thimble and pen
ell for scallops. Buttonhole the seal
lops and edge with a narrow valen-
ciennes lace to relieve the somewhat
heavy appearance Of the cap. Run
narrow casing about an inch and
quarter above the scallops for the
elastic. In the center work a solid
design in white punch work. for eye
let's would permit the odor OF the
sachet to escape. Make a fiat, three
inch square sachet bag OF the mate
rial used in the cap (nainsoon or
handkerchief linen will be heavy
enough. n thin layer of cotton and
plenty of sachet, and baste II to the
inside of the cap right under the cen
ter design. Use basting stitch, with
very tiny stitches on the outside and
large ones inside so that the hastings
will not be conspicuously prominent
on the outside Place n twisted rib
bon about the cap over the elastic cas-
ing and small ribbon bow in the ex-
act center to the scalloped edge. The
sachet cap is then ready for "busi-
| ness" Worn for an hour or so the
cap will impart a delightful II some
| ,vbat faptiup frarrnncp IN tho trpSsps
but worn overnight the perfume will
sometimes cling TO the hair for sew
! eral days.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14
GRANDMA USED SAGE TEA
TO DARKEN HER GRAY HAIR
She Made Up Mixture Of Sage Tea
and Sulphur TO Bring Back Color,
Gloss, Thickness.

Almost everyone knows that Sage
Tea and Sulphur. properly compound
ed brings back the natural color and
lustre to the hair when faded. streaked
or gray; also ends dandruif, itching
scalp and stops telling hair. Years
ago the only way to get this mixture
was to make It at home, which Is
mussy and troublesome. Nowadays.
by asking at any store for "Wyeth' 8
Sage and sulphur Hair Remedy" you
will get large bottle OF this famous
old recipe for about so cents.
Don't stay gray! Try It! No one
can possibly tell that you darkened
your hair. as it does It SO naturally
and evenly. You dampen "A sponge or
soft brush with 1t and draw this
through your hair, taking one small
strand at a time; by morning the gray
hair disappears. and after another ap-
plication or two, your hair becomes
beautifully dark, thick and glossy. ADV.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14

must be watched. Little Marie has
thiived especially well on Dr. Cald'
wells Syrup Pepsin. Mr.. Dey consid-
ers 1t the right laxative for young and
old and has found none better for
young children.
The use of DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pep
sin will teach you to avoid cathartice.
salts and pills. as they are too harsh
for the majority and their effect ID
only temporary. Syrup Pepsin brings
permanent results. and It can be con-
veniently obtained Of any nearby drug
gist at nifty cents and one dollar bot
tie. Results are always guaranteed or
money will be refunded.
Families wishing to try free sam
pie bottle can obtain It postpaid by ad-
dressing DR.. w. Il. Caldwell. 203 Wash
ington St.. Monticello. III. A postal
card with your name and address On
II will do.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14
GIrdle Tunlcs.

A clever way to bring into style
last years dress is to add one OF these
girdle tunics. They are made Of velvet.
wrapped high around the figure with Q
bow and sash ends at the back with q
full and accordion plated tunic at
tached. The tunic is made Of satin In
black and various colors to match o
contrast to the gown. the veivet girdle
as rule is black. and lined with the
satin. the color Of the tunic. which
shows In the way Of piplnss and little
tabs.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14
Terrible Dilemma.

Our friend Tom married recently.
says contributor to the Boston Tran
script. His bride, being from the Pa
clfc coast. where thunderstorms are
rare and moderate, became terrified
when genuine eastern "rip-roarer
broke loose, and she sought safety In
closet.
Presently came scream from her
place of refuge.
whats the natter" inquired her
husband
- Tom" she answered, half cry
ing. half laughing. I'm afraid to come
out because Of the lightning. and I'm
afraid to stay in here because there s
a mouse"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14
Complete Case.

pecially suitable. As IT had running
through it gold shimmering thread.
Two circular pieces of ribbon were
cut out to cover each piece of card
board, and joined together by over
sewing oll round the edges.
The roll OF rose-colored ribbon was
then inserted between the covers, and
a hole pierced through the middle of
the two latter and the roll of ribbon.
A piece of ribbon was threaded
through the holes and sewn securely
to each cover 1t was then joined at
the top into q rosette
In the center of each cover a small
er rosette with ends was sewn to
give a finishing touch.
Should tho worker wish to make
one OF these for a present the color
scheme of the owners room should
be taken into consideration
The case would look delightful COW
cred with white linen. finished with
blue or pink ribbon. The monogram
of the owner should be worked in the
same color.
In order that the linen covers could
be removed easily when soiled. but
tonholed eyelets should be worked at
short distances apart round the
edges. A piece OF ribbon should then
be run through these and tied in a
wee bow.
Another hohler which is very easy
20 make is contrived from half u yard
OF ribbon.
The worker should choose wide
weave OF silk ribbon covered with a
pretty floral design. To make the
case, the ribbon should be turned up
about one-third Of the width and
caught at intervals of three or four
inches with n neat fagoting stitch 10
form pockets.
The hens on either side should
be finished In the same way.
The worker should next take some
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14
"And Auain. NV Brethren!"

A certain small girl, YEARLY listen
ing to long sermon by minister
who had the odd habit Of drawing In
his breath with an odd whistle. whs-
pered to her mother that she wanted
TO go home. The mother, expecting
the discourse to end. momentarily. re-
fused permission. The third time this
happened the mother said, II think he
will stop now In a minute" To this
the child answered in clear, high
voice. mo, mother, he isn't going to
stop. thought so now for three
times, but he has gone and blowed
himself up again"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14
SPRING SHOE STYLES READY
Buttons and Tendency to Low Heels
Promise to Be the Features Of
Coming Season.

Long before woman buys her fall
shoes the makers have planned the
styles for the following spring-so far
in advance Of fashion is the Wholesale
trade.
Rumors are that nothing but button
shoes will be worn next spring, that
patent and kid feathers will be used
mostly and that heels have tendency
to be very low.
This does not mean that there will
be craze for the almost heelless
shoes of the summer just gone--far
from It. The newest heel will be low
Louis instead of the Cuban we have
known For girls the little heel will be
good always. and for outing wear. the
heelless, rubber-soled low shoe will be
as popular next summer as 1t has been.
Turned-sole shoes will be used ex-
tensively, and such tans as Will be
seen will be in dark shades-light tan
only In outing styles.
Moreover, for dress wear. makers
predict a vogue OF fancy shoes; that Is,
black or dark tan vamps, with colored
suede tops, these to match the gown
or suit, II preferred.
Speaking of rubber-so shoes. they
were boon In that they were soft and
flexible, but they were heavy to the
foot. and some say too heating for
comfort.
There IL Just out on the market. and
will soon be purchasabie In shoe
stores. new sole leather, tanned by q
special process that makes It as fiex
ible as rubber. yet light In weight. Fol
women with sensitive feet this will be
q real boon.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14
Calumet the Secret of Economy

The high cost of living nowadays. and
the way prices are steadily climbing sky
wards, is making economy In the kitchen
ven more important than II was In the
.Jod old days of our thrifty ancestors,
But how to achieve economy? There's
the rub!
In many lines. II depends almost en-
tircly on the housewives knowledge OF
foods and on her watchfulness-but for
tunately, In one line. baking. economy
can be made almost automatic by the use
Of the famous Calumet Baking Powder
Economy in baking. as every good cook
knows, depends not so much on economy
In buying the materials as on the success
OF her bakings. Failures mean waste
bigger losses by far than the savings she
makes in buying. And the fact that Caiu.
met absolutely prevents failures and
makes every baking successful has made
II the favcrite OF every cook that seeks
TO be economical In other words. Calu-
met Ia the secret of economy In baking.
II Is the purest. too-nttested by hum
dreds of leading physicians as for
Its general quality. II IL enough to say
that Calumet has received the highest
awards at two Worlds Pure Food EXPOSE
tions-one In Chicago. Ill.,. and the other
in Paris. France. In March. 1912 Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14
PRETTY RIBBON CASE
DAINTY AND MOST USEFUL &C.
cessoRY FOR soUpOlR.
Work Of Putting Il Together viii Fur.
nish Amusement for the Spare
Hours-Only Cardboard, Rib
bon and Thread Required.

Every one who keeps a special roll
of ribbon for her lingerie will like
the little case illustrated
Ribbon frequently disappears just
when II Is wanted. but If hung on the
dressing table the owner will find that
much time will be saved which might
otherwise be spent In a fruitless
search
The case was made from two
pieces OF white cardboard Each piece
was cut three inches in diameter; an
inch larger than the roll of ribbon
which was to be inserted
The cardboard was covered with a
pretty lowered ribbon. which was es.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14
No Cure for Cancer Yet.

In his annual report Or T. + Bash
ford. general superintendent of re-
search In the laboratories of the i'm
peral cancer reasearch fund. told the
members of the society that during the
past year there had been IL claims
to the discovery of cure for cancer
All of these had been investigated and
no justification for any one OF these
claims had been obtained. Dr. Bash
ford also said women were more liable
to cancer than men. In England and
Wales in 1910 the death rate from
cancer was $50 per 100000 for men
and 1.070 for women
AS the London Times says editorial
ly in commenting upon this report:
THE only reasonable expectation of
curing cancer still rests upon its com
plete removal by the surgeon at the
earliest possible time after it Is dis
covered - Medical Record.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14
Good Bowels Are
An Aid to Crown
Growing Children Need Mid
Lasafipe 10 Foster Regular
Bowel Movement.

As a child grows older II requires
more and more personal attention
from the mother. and as the func-
tions OF the bowels are Of the utmost
Importance to health, great attention
should be paid to them
Diet is of great Importance. and the
mother should watch the effect of GER
tain foods. A food will constipate one
and not another. and so We have a
healthy food like eggs causing bilious
ness to thousands. and wholesome
fruit like bananas constipating many.
II is also TO be considered that the
child Ia growing. and great changes
are taking place In the young man or
young woman. The system has not yet
settled itself to it's later routine.
A very valuable remedy at this
stage. and ono which every growing
boy and girl should be given often or
occasionally, according to the individ-
ual circumstances. IL DR.. Caldwelrs
Syrup Pcpsn. This Is n laxative and
tonic combined, so mild that II is
given 10 little babies. and yet equally
effective In the most robust constitu-
ton. At the first sign of a tendency
to constipation give n small dose Of
Syrup Pepsin at night on retiring. and
prompt action will follow In the morn
/ ing II not only acts on the stomach
/ and bowels but its tonic properties
build up and strengthen the system
generally. which is an opinion shared
by Mr. John Dcy Of Bloomfield. N. j.
He has a large family and at ages
where the growth and development
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14
Didn't Suit Small 6oy.

After spending few weeks last
year at a watering place. where he
took his daily swim In the open air
pool of warm sulphur water. a little
fellow was this year at the seaside.
In his tiny bathing suit he gazed out
over the vast ocean In silence.
Then he protested:
I'm not goin' In. Dat amt water
for boys dat's for boats"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14
CROP YIELDS

AT MaCIPod, AHA, weather c0nui-
tions were excellent all through the
season. Ninety per cent. of the wheat
up to Oct LIST graded No. /. the only
No, being fall wheat The yield
ranged from 20 to 40 bushels per acre.
with an average OF IS. Oats yielded
well, and barley about GO bushels.
1nverary Is new district In Alber-
Ia. Here wheat graded No. and
some of 1t went so bushels to the acre,
oats going about 75 bushels
Lethbridge correspondent says: "ln
the Monarch district the yield on sum
mer fallow is averaging thirty-hve
bushels. a large percentage No.
northern"
I 'All spring grains are yielding bet.
ter than expected in the Milk river
/ district. south A 500 acre field of
Marquis wheat gave 4li2 bushels.
Experimental farm results on grain
sown on irrigated land place Red Fife
wheat in the banner position, with n
yield of 80 40 bushels per acre Oats
yielded 1872 bushels to the acre
John Turner OF Lcthbridge grew
barley that went 60 bushels TO tho
acre.
Red Fife averages In weight from
so TO 6S pounds, and at Rosthern the
Marquis wheat will run as high as "a
pounds to the bIshel while a sample
of Marquis wheat at Arcola weighed
no less than 6S pounds to the bushel.
This variety is grading No. hard
Calgary. Alta. Oct S.--The prob
lem of handling Alberta's big grain
crop is becoming u serious one. and
there is congestion at many points
in southern Alberta. One thousand
cars could be used Immediately. The
c. p. II. prepared for normal year
while the yield Of grain was every
where abnormal. with an increased
acreage of about % per cent.
Moose Jaw, Sask.. returns show
some remarkable yields
Bassano. Alta. Sept. %. '13.-Indi
vidual record crops grown In Alberta
include | 300 acre field of spring whea
grown near Bassano which went thir
ty-fve bushels to the acre and weigh
ed sixty-six pounds to the bushel.
Noble, Alta, Oct |, 13.-All records
for the largest shipment OF grain b,
one farmer will be broken this yea
II the estimate of C. S Noble of Noble
Alberta, proves correct. Mr.. Noble
has notified the Canadian Pacific Rail
way here thai he will have 100000
bushels Of grain chiefly barley anC
oats, ready for shipment very short
! Is.
J.. Anderson Smith. writing to
4 friend In the Old Country, located a
Y Killam Alberta. Says;
Anyone taking up land will find Al
. berta an ideal province The soil Is
Q rici! black loan. varying from to |
. inches in depth. The land here Il
: this district is not wholly open prairie
: At intervals. sometimes closely. some
, times widely scattered. there ar
small plots Of poplar and willows
z These generally grow round som
small depression in the land, and tn
i snow drifts here in the winter an
melts in the spring filling thes
{ sloughs (province "slews'D with sol
y water. Nearly all these sloughs hav
d old buffalo tracks to them. for It wa
k from them that they always got thei
g water. The poplars are very usefl
q for building barns and hen-house
y Wild grasses are plentiful. while tam
l. grasses, such as timothy. bronze an
western rye grass do remarkably vel
q Advertisement.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14
Errors OF His Ways.

"A good New Year resolution for
middle-aged married man. said
George Ade at n dinner in Chicago.
We'll. the best resolution middle
aged married man could make. accord.
ing to my view. would be for him to
swear of telling his wife and children
out the girls he used to kiss In his
young days.
"Td say to the middle-aged married
man OF this type:
Suppose, friend your wife fell into
a reminiscent jovial mood some eve
ming after supper and started TO tell
about the boys who used to kiss her
by the wood stove In the dim parlor,
wouldn't the dove Of peace flap her
wings and light out p. d. q just?'
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14
Novelty In Combs.

A hinged comb Is another odd idea
just introduced. The top of most
combs so far stands up in a line with
the teeth and stands out from the hair
This way the top is hinged. and when
the comb is placed in the hair the top
bends down fiat against the head. II
comes In plain amber or fancy rhine
stone effect
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14

In the evening slippers, beyond the
fact that black satin will be very popu-
lar and the colors will run to vivid
,ones, there will be little change.
Vamps will be slightly longer and the
general use OF rich, metallic brocades
on gowns will be extended to slippers
as well.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14
The WhlteWssher.

Crawford-Whata are the duties OF a
coroner?
Crabshaw-When there's an acci-
dent he must always find reason to
show that nobody was TO blame.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14
New Pjpe Cleaner.

For cleaning pipes used for con
veying liquids there has been invented
a machine that forces crushed quartz
through them. much as bottles are
washed.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14
One of Many.

Briggs-Rogers claims to be an ag.
nostic, doesn't he?
Griggs Only as to religion; as to
everything else he knows II all.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14
He Came uo,

Rill-Where did he learn to dive?
Jili-Oh. he's a self-made diver.
Didn't you notice he just came up
from the bottom?
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14

LIQUID blue u Q weaA solution. Avoid
h. Buy Red Cross Ball Blue, the blue that's
sli blue. Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14

Payton-Has he got marrying in
come?
Parker-Yes. one that necessitates
wedding rich girl Immediately.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14

When married woman loses her
her husband Is apt to catch II.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14

Being able to not sing Is often a
great relief to the company present.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14
Undoubtedly a TIP.

Undoubtedly . Tip.
WAS II a genuine tip Rawson gave
you on the stock market?"
Il guess it was; 1t made Me lose
my balance"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14

And the silence of woman Is gold
en- because of its scarcity.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14

SUDAN GRAss-.. Chief bay produee. eee4 asl
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-14

W. n. w. okiahems city. Ne. s-tsi%.