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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07
TO PROTECT STEEL VESSELS
Composition Applied to Bottom Only
After Ship Had Been IN Water
for Month or Two.

Some years ago. in paper before
the Institution of Naval Architects of
Great Britain. Mr.. A. C. Holzapfel
stated that the best method for insur-
Ing the protection of new steel ves-
sells was to launch them without paint.
and to apply a composition only after
the vessel had been in the water for
month or two. and the mill scale
had worn of. The steel training ship
"Exmouth," which was built several
years ago, received no paint whatever
before she was launched, and after u
month or two, she was put in dry dock
and given four coats of first-class
paint After being five years afioat,
the bottom was found to be in per-
feet state of preservation. with very
little rust at the water line, and only
little grass and slime covering the
anti-fouling composition, which was
found to be In thoroughly sound
state of preservation.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07

phreu III rev minutes. After an
other mealtime rolls around she ID
In q hurry she decides on fried pota-
toes.
housekeeper who has competent
help win only need to direct. but an
the majority OF people have all their
own work to do the housewife must
learn to mix brains with her planning.
There 10 no profession where there
liz more need OF careful planning and
expenditure than in housekeeping and
preparing meals.
Ii there are little children In the
home we must remember that their
digestive systems are more active
than grown ups and that they are
not SO strong, 80 they should have
wholesome, easily digested food.
Nuts should be used often but re-
member that they must be well masti-
Gated.
For the man who Is sitting In an Of
flee OF working inside, different kind
OF food and less hearty is needed than
for the outdoor worker.
The outdoor worker is able to d.
gest more OF the heavy foods like
baked beans, oatmeal in large rian-
titles, turnips and cabbage
MILK and eggs are muscle building
foods, dried peas, beans and lentils
are also rich In nutrients.
The oil In the onion and the min
aral rnaftar IN all NJ uur vapafa hle6
are valuable In our food. SO It be-
comes necessary that we should plan
our meals with great care.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07
DAMpNEss IN POULTRY HOUSE
Upon Ventilation to Prevent II From
Becoming Uncomfortable.

(By A. c. SMITH, Minnesota Experiment
Station.)
A prolonged period of unusually
damp weather is always trying ex.
perience for poultrymen.
The modern poultry house usually
depends upon ventilation to prevent 1t
from becoming uncomfortable from ex-
cessive humidity, which is an exceed
ingly difficult thing to do during a
prolonged period Of damp weather.
Litter is usually of such material that
1t absorbs water readily and at such
times as mentioned above becomes In
tolerably damp. Because of the fowls
close and constant contact, damp lit
ter causes more colds and cases Of
roup than extremely low temperatures,
and is On that account most damaging
to the health of the fowls, which can
endure dirty litter almost to the point
of filthiness with less harmful effect.
Remove the damp litter at once,
even though it has just been put in.
No litter at all would be better than
the damp litter. Occasionally one
must expect to find the weather
against him. Even poultrymen can
not expect to find 1t all sunshine Make
the best of it and supply new and dry
litter at trif1ing cost, rather than
sustain big losses in fowls or egg pro-
duction, probably both.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07
GN0HES0Fp
SAND
INVENTION

France will establish an institute
of oceanography at a suburb of
Havre.
There were $4,000 patents applied
for in America last year. Only $4,000
patents were granted
An English scientists has produced
minute diamonds by exploding pow
der made of cordite and carbon.
A handoperated machine that opens
clans without endangering its users
fingers has been patented by New
Yorker
The handle of a new cane for men
resembles a golf stick and contains
receptacles for cigarettes and
matches,
A novel traction engine literally
walks instead of rolls along, being
provided with four legs shod with
broad shoes.
Apparatus to simplify the examina-
ton Of papef money under a magnify
ing glass has been patented by a Cali
fornia woman
Cattails that cover the swamps are
being used not only for chair bottoms,
but for the caiking of barrels and for
the manufacture Of paper.
So that BARRIERS breath Will not
strike the faces of his patrons there
has been invented a branching tube
to be fastened to his nostrils.
A mirror supported by bracket 10
be held In the mouth has been invented
by a Partisan to leave woman'a
hands free to arrange her hair.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture.)
The stable ny is regarded by the
department of agriculture as q mem
ace. not only TO domestic animals, but
to human beings. and this Ia the sea-
son of the year when means for ex-
terminating and controlling the pest
should be adopted. In this connection
the department recommends, among
other things, the Hodge fly trap. sim
Pile, easily constructed continuance, as
one of the most effective meas
ures In destroying the iiy. The flies
frequently attack mankind. and during
severe outbreaks men engaged in field
work are often annoyed by them.
In the southern part of the United
States the stable fly Is q source Of
great danger to live stock. and to
the welfare Of the community practi-
caliy throughout the year. In the
Northwest the fly seldom becomes suf-
ficiently numerous to cause annoyance
except during the latter part Of the
summer and early fall. The most Sc
rious damage caused by the fly, how
ever, is in the grain belt
Practically all warm-blooded ami
mails are attacked by flies, while mules
In general seem to be more annoyed
than any other animals Horses and
cattle are severely attacked, while
sheep and goats are prey for the fly,
which attacks them on all parts Of
the body not protected by the wool,
particularly the legs. and hogs are
subject to annoyance by the pest, es-
pecially when they are in pasture.
Trapping the Flies
The Hodge fly trap is designed SO
az to catch flies both as they attempt
to enter and leave windows. 1t con-
sists. essentially, of light wooden
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07

Is said that the average American
wastes more butter on his plate than
the French woman uses In the prepa-
ration of three meals. BY the way,
for those who are anxious to lose In
weight. cut down on the butter and
notice most gratifying reduction in
the course of week.
Apple Pancakes.-Take a cupful Of
dour teaspoonful of baking powder,
teaspoonfuls of sugar, half cupful OF
milk and two eggs. Mix all together
and add one cupful Of apples, ground
through meat chopper. Fry like pan
cakes. Serve with butter and sugar
Beets Italian styIe.-Bake a half
dozen beets until tender, peel and
chop fine. Melt four tablespoonful
of butter in a saucepan and add one
small onion finely sliced Cook until
yellow, then add four tablespoonful
of flour, half a teaspoonful Of salt, a tea
spoonful of sugar and a few dashes OF
paprika, two cupfuls of rich milk. and
when smooth add teaspoonful Of
lemon juice and pour over the beets.
Serve hot.
Prune Puff.-Put two cupfuls OF
cooked prunes In a buttered baking
dish and pour over a batter made
from three cupfuls Of -four, three
teaspoonfuls of baking powder, halt
teaspoonful of salt, two table
spoonfuls OF butter and two beaten
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sifted with two cupfuls of -four,
Place In q baking pan. cover closely
with apples cut In eighths and sprin-
kie over the etraussel made as fol-
lows: Two-thirds OF cupful Of su-
gar mixed with half cupful OF -four
and two tablespoonfuls of butter.
Oatmeal Bread.--To q cupful of
bread sponge add cupful OF cooked
oatmeal, a half cupful OF sugar. two
tablespoonfuls OF shortening. a half
cupful Of raisins and q half teaspoon
full of salt. Mix as stiff as can be
stirred with spoon Let rise and
bake.
Banana Sandwiches.--Place thin
slices OF banana on buttered bread,
squeeze little lemon juice over with
a sprinkling OF salt. Put slices to-
gether and serve at once.
Fruit Snaps.--Soften a cupful Of
butter, add a cupful and half OF
brown sugar, half cupful of mo-
lasses, one cupful each OF currants
and raisins, cupful OF chopped nuts,
three eggs. teaspoonfuI OF soda dis
solved in little cold water, one tea
spoonful each of cloves, cinnamon and
allspice with -four enough to roll.
Scotch Short Brcad.-Take four
ounces each of rice -four. wheat -four
and butter, as well as the same
amount of sugar, cut In the butter as
for pastry, then add two tablespoon
tuls Of cream and IL liked beaten
egg may be added, but this ID not
necessary. Roll out and prick very
closely with fork. Bake In rather
hot oven until well Drowned. This
Is recipe which comes from Ayr
shire and the bread is cut In small
biscuits instead of being baked in q
sheet.
Spaghetti. Break into inch pieces
a package of spaghetti and boil in
sailed water until tender. Drain.
While the spaghetti is cooking, cut
one onion and one pepper into slices.
place In saucepan with half pint
Of tomato PURGE and cook for IL
minutes, add the spaghetti and an
other cupful of PURGE. cover and aim
mer slowly an hour. Then place in q
buttered baking dish with cheese and
bake until well heated through A
half cupfui of cheese IL sufficient
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SGzoKCI1[Nv
dABHNEI$e

eggs. Bake until the crust is gold
en- brown. Serve with softened but-
ter to which sugar and the beaten
white OF am egg has been added.
Rhubarb Ralsln Pies--one pound OF
diced rhubarh. one-third OF a cupfui
OF raisins. cupful Of sugar, two
tablespoonfuls OF -four. tablespoon
ful OF butter and fourth Of tea-
spoonful each OF salt and nutmeg.
Put layer OF nour and sugar In tho
bottom OF the paste-lined pan. fill IN
with layer Of rhubarb. sprinkle with
raisins, then season with salt and nut
meg. bits OF butter until all are used.
Cover with crust and bake.
Learn TO be something for others. Even
though you are bed-r1dden invalid
there IL always something you can 40 r.
make others happier. and this IL the Euresk
way to attain content for yourself.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07
NOVEL RAZOR sTRoP DEVICE
Blades Given important Diagonal
Stroke by Apparatus Recently In
vented by New York Man.

The secret of comfortable shaving is
frequently stropping of the razor, but
many man who shaves himself at
home pays no attention to this detail
Usually it is because he cannot strop
his razor properly and moe often
spoils the edge than not A razor
should be stropped from heel to toe,
SO that the microscopic steel particles
on the edge of the blade are inclined
toward the point A New York man
has invented stropping apparatus that
insures the correct diagonal stroke
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07

pound OF blanched almonds and one
pound Of pecans. all put through the
meat chopper and we'll mixed. Add
the juice Of two oranges, kneading the
mixture with the hands; then pack
into glass tumblers and cover with
paraffin paper and keep in cool place
When wanted, the cheeae may be cut
In thin slices with sharp knife.
Hickory nuts or black walnuts may be
used instead of other nuts II they airs
cheaper In the locality.
Divinity candy.--Take two cupfnls
OF granulated sugar, add a half cup
OF corn strip, one-half cupful Of water
and cook until it threads. then pour
over the beaten white Of an egg and
beat until creamy Add cup of wal
nut meats and mark off In squares.
Chocolate Fudse.--Cook together
two cupfuls Of sugar, q third Of =
cupful of corn strip, half cupful OF
milk, two tablespoonfu1s Of butter and
square Of chocolate. When a soft
bali is made when little is dropped
In water, remove and add teaspoon
full Of vanilla and half cupful If nuts
if so desired When little cool, stir
until It begins to get firm, then pour
out into a well creased dish and mark
on before 1t gets too hard. II one
likes some other favor than chocolate,
a cupful Of maple strip can be used
instead of one of the cupfuls of sugar,
and a little mapleine added for flavor.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07

framework made to fit closely in a
window. On the floor of this frame
work is bait pan containing any kind
of food material attractive to the flies.
Both the inner and outer sides OF the
frame are covered with screen wire,
arranged in such way as to provide
three rows of openings leading to the
interior.
One opening is a space one-half inch
wide between the floor of the trap and
the lower screen wire. There is
one such space on each side rum
ming entirely across the window.
These openings admit flies directly
into the space containing the bait.
This is covered by roof OF screen
wire along the ridge of which holes,
large enough for flies to pass, are
punched at two inch intervals. High
err up the sides are two rows Of open
ings formed by bending the screen
wire inward and upward to form two
horizontal folds running across the
window.
A series of small holes are also
punched along the inner edge of each
of these folds. Thus there are three
rows of openings on each side OF the
trap, one at the bottom leading direct
ly to the bait and from there through
the holes in the ridge to the interior
of the trap. The two above this are
openings through folds of wire which
lead directly to the interior of the
trap. These openings higher up on
the sides provide way of entrance
to the trap even If the flies caught
are SO numerous as to stop up the
openings in the ridge covering the
bait
Protection of Live Stack From the
Fly.
q mixture of fish oil Zone gallon).
oil sof pine tar 1.-TWO ounces), oil of
pennyroyal 1.-TWO ounces), and kero-
sene (one-half pint has been found
to be very effective in keeping the flies
of live stock when applied lightly but
thoroughly to the portions OF animals
not covered with blankets or nets.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07
SHOWS ALTITUDE OF STARS
British Physicist Has instrument
Which Is Expected to BE Of spe-
ciaI Value to Aeronauts.

In determining position by means of
sextant, as in the case of an observer
at the North pole, the altitude Of star
or the sun Is measured from the sea
horizon, or from an artificial horizon
when the natural one is not visible.
II Ia often impossible, however. to get
accurate determinations, and an error
OF half degree in the observation
means a displacement of location of
about thirty miles. Prof. G. v. Boys.
the British physicist. proposes to In
sure greater accuracy under difficult
conditions by measuring the altitude
from a vertical--instead Of horizontal
base. A vertical swinging telescope,
suspended on gimbal frame and top
weighted SO as to swing steadily In a
period of about one second, is mounted
in an upright tube forming the handle
Of the instrument. and the ordinary
parts of a small sextant are attached.
When a star is brought under observa-
ton, its image in the vertical tele-
scope, or collimator, is shown against
fine scale I'm the focal plate of the
lenses When properly calibrated. this
scale may show the stars altitude by
direct reading. without calculation,
and the precision may be so great that
the observer, sitting at a table. can
show his position within one minute
of arc, or about mile. The instru-
ment Is expected to prove of special
value to aeronauts.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07
NEW APPARATUS FOR BATHS
Bag Made of Flexible Waterproof Ma
teriaI intended for Medicated
Baths Of All Kinds.

A bathing apparatus recently In
vented consists simply of bag made
of rubber or other flexible waterproof
material for enveloping the body of
the bather and provided with col
lar that can be drawn around the neck
in such way as tc be water and air
tight. The collar is manipulated by
means of cords that hang inside the
bag, the whole device being so made
that it can be handled by the bather
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Another Way Of Putting Il.

Hitch your wagon to star" wrote
Emerson. 1t does no violence to the
wisdom of Emerson to transpose the
thought and urge the necessity OF
hitching the star to your wagon, your
exceptional moods to your drudgery,
and your finer enthusiasms TO the
grinding toll Of the daily life. This
III. indeed, fine art. but its accom-
plishment viii reconcile the opposite
extremes which are 30 often in con-
Dict
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07
Plum Trees.

Plum trees require comparatively
little pruning. In the case Of young
trees, shorten in the strongest shoots
which outgrow the others to the extent
of unbalancing the form and symmetry
of the tree.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07
Ne<kx.- n@,<s.eN--
Cleaning the squawker.

Little Marjorie was running down
the street, blowing a toy balloon, when
she slipped and fell PROSTATE in the
mud. boo, hoo, hoo!" she cried lus-
lily. Nov my squawker is all dirty 4
Never mind, dearie," consoled a
kindly old lady who happened to be-
passing. Wen soon make that an
right again" And with her nice. clean
handkerchief the dear old soul care
fully wiped the little girls mooth.
Judge.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07
New Form Of Bathing Apparatus.

without assistance, says Popular Me.
chanics. Water or steam lis admit
ted through valve at the front Of
the bag as shown. This device may be
used for medicated baths of all kinds,
but is intended principally for use
where ordinary bath conveniences are
not available.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07
Suppression Of Noises.

Studying the subject Of the sup
preston Of noises In dwellings for
several years. German scientist has
decided that the more solidly build
ings are constructed the more quickly
they will convey sounds.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07
STRONG CASING FOR BOTTLE
Glass Vessel, Invented by New York
er, is Peculiarly Adapted for
Suit Case or Pocket.

A reinforced casing for bottles, the
invention of r. A. Stern Of 565 West
One Hundred and Forty-eighth street.
New York. is described by the Scien-
tific American as follows
This bottle is Of the type adapted
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gin to furry
around and ask
herself what she
will get for din
ner, She thinks
and then has
beefsteak because
1t can be pre-
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07

scoop out the centers and
put into spiced vinegar
to stand over night.
Drain and fill with sea-
soned peas, garnish with
a dab Of boiled or may
onnaise dressing. To
economic in butt err
serve the bread In the
form of sandwiches. 1t
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07

A box that can be fastened loosely to
some mail or stud has an opening for
the razor blade. The strop. with han
dies on both ends, passes over and
around the blade, ard is drawn back
and forth with a see-saw motion over
the latter, which is held to insure a
diagonal stroke.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07

HIIlng TOT SandWlcnes II
the following:
Nut cheese. w q 3 b
half a pound OF stoned
pIunes, mix them with .
half pound OF seeded
raisins, half a pound Of
stoned dates and the
same quantity Of washed
figs oua-uuarter OF a
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07
Protection for Orchard

An orchard on high ground should
always be protected by wind-break
Of otbsr trees planted on the north
side
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07

and q half CUP
ful OF sugar.
Break an egg into
a cup and all with
milk; mix all to-
gether with two
tablespoonfuls OF
baking powder
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07

The power derived from windmill
increases practically with the cube Of
the wind velocity.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07
swEErs FOR ALL.

A most delicious nut cheese which.
may be used as CONNECTION or az e.
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90 YOU PLAN YOUR MEALss

Nine women out Of ten, usually
about an hour before meal time be-
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MEALS FOR OCCASIONS.

"A very pretty salad is made by stuff
fing boiled beets Boil the beats and
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Pocket Bottle with Reinforced Casing

to be carried in ones pocket or suit
case, and is provided with reinforced
casing whereby the bottle proper is
better protected not only from the
light, but from blows or pressure
which would tend to crush or other
wise damage it.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07

q live wire and You won't
- get stepped on. II Is only the
lead ones that are used for door mats
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SOME wgLL.TRlgo RECIPES.

strsussel Apple Cake. Take q
tablespoonful each OF lard and butter.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-06-26
- MosouIro oNcE MoRE

Representative Moore Of Pennsylvania has introduced
an antimosquito bill congress He asks for an appro.
praton Of 100000 to be expended by the Public Health
Service 10 determine the extent which mosquitoes
transmit disease and are a menace to the human race
When this is done he wants the federal government TO
operate with the state municipal authorities in exer
minating the disease-carrying mosquitoes
Tt seems rather unnecessary spend more money
in such Investigations after Col Gorgas and his med
ca star discovered in Cuba and Panama about Anophales
gtoeomyia and other varieties Of mosquitoes and what
they did in the canal particularly to make fever
haunted swamps habable and healthful We don't need
to make any more inquiries into the habits Of the mos
quitoes Mr Moore can get an the information he wants
by sending across Capitol Park 10 the Congressional
Library. Anybody else doubtless get the same in'
formation in his city
AS for extermnating the mosquitoes the thing Is
simplicity itself The only mystery involved is the
peculiar nk in human nature that keeps people every
where from applying so simple remedy IT'S an old
story but worth repeating until something IS done about
the matter
II you don't want to be chewed up by MOSQUITOES
with the possibility Of malaria yellow fever or blood
poisoning. drain the svamps stagnant pools where
the insects breed II you can't drain Off the water just
pour ihue Kerosene over it every week or two That's
am there is to it,