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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-08
AN ARRUPT ENDING

IT'S all over, the gubernatorial cam
paign of 1914. We are advised this
i morning in the leading editorial2of
the Harrisburg Patriot, of which
the Democratic candidate for governor
is owner, that Vance c. Mccormick
is invincble in the fight for the Cover
norship of the State; that those who
vote for Mccormick are bound to vote
for the man who is going to win next
November. and those who vote for
some other candidate will be simply
throwing their votes away"
In this shrinking and modest way is
the campaign closed by the hand
picked ca 7idate and we can now give
our attention to the few unimportant
things which are left to engage the
public attention.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-08
POLITICAL SIDEuCHTS

Mccormick invincible, announces
the mourning beagle. No one else
thinks so.
DIETRICH was up in Luzerne county
yesterday trying to straighten out the
muss in the Washington ranks.
Lewis will follow up Mccormick
in southern counties this month
DR.. Brumbaugh will return from
Maine some time in the last week of
the month.
The war in Europe will be moth
ing compared to the war in the Dem
ocracy of Pennsylvania after the de-
feat in November.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-08

AS showing the increasing interest
in floral decoration in Harrisburg, il
is pleasure to call attention to the
beautiful flowers which fringe the State
street front of the Harrisburg Pipe and
Pipe Bending works. But that is not
all. Inside the fence surrounding the
company's property and between the
two large plants is a great bed of
blooming flowers. Nor is that all. on
the window lodges here and there are
boxes filled with flowers and there is
rivalry among the men as to which de-
partment can produce the most beauti-
full plants.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-08
SATURDAY EVENING. AUGUST s
MRS. WILSON AND THE sLUNIs

n ~ RS. WILSON'S great interest in
NU what is known as the anti
IVA slum bill, which was intro
duced into the Congress at
Washington as the result of her great
interest in improving the housing con-
ditions at the National Capital. will
probably result in the passage of the
measure without delay. This bill is
designed to eliminate houses facing
on alleys by the end of ten years. 1t
makes it unlawful to erect a dwelling
house in an alley if the alley be less
than thirty feet wide throughout its
entire length, does not run straight
and open on two streets and which
is not supplied with sewers, water
mains and gas and electric lights. A
limitation is placed upon the rebuild
ing of houses now located in alleys
and provision is made for the con-
demnation of all such houses which
have fallen into disrepair.
1t is for the purpose of avoiding
slum conditions that the City Plan
ming Commission of Harrisburg is now
urging those who are about to de-
Velop building operations to avoid so
far as possible narrow alleys and the
facing of dwellings on such streets.
This city is becoming more and more
an attractive place for the homes of
the people and restrictions against
mere greed in real estate development
ought to be provided by the commits
sion in order TO prevent congestion
hereafter such as made unsani-
tary some sections of the city under
the old order, which looked with in
difference upon the placing of as
many houses as possible upon given
piece of land.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-08
FATHERS DAY

Bring forth Pas last years derby hat;
crown IL with posies gay;
Well honor him, tell you that for this
is Fathers day.
Think backward through the years he's
spent, forgotten things to greet.
And ask his r-sister-aunt-
what foods he likes to eat
Let Towser tumble on Pas bed; 1t may
bring fleas, you know.
It's Fathers Day in colors red, and he
prefers it so.
Don't ask for money on this Day; let
not his heart be veXed-
A single day will pass away, and we
can soak him next.
Let Father have his honored Day; it's
brief and feeting hours,
And let him go unshaven while we
strew his way with flowers.
Dallas News.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-08

In their convention at Erie, the state
Association of County Commissioners
discussed some important legislation
which will be introduced at the next
session of the General Assembly.
Among other things they want the
bounty law on noXious animals re-
pealed, and ask law requiring the de-
posit of county funds in approved
banks at interest. They also favor the
appointment of a commission to modify
the bridge laws of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-08
FOOLISH ROAD POLICY


convention of County Commits
sioners at Erie yesterday heard
some interesting comments on
[ foolish policy advocated in some
circles of turning the automobile
license funds back to the counties in
which they originate to be used for
road construction and repair work by
the count: authorities. At present
these license fees go into a common
fund to be used at the discretion of
the State Highway Department for
road repair work.
1t was pointed out that if the policy
advocated were adopted. Philadelphia
and Allegheny counties would get
nearly all the money and some coun-
ties would get little or none. From
Philadelphia comes about one-third
of the entire automobile fees of the
whole State. and If this sum were
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-08
WARS WEBSTER

[From the Detroit News.l
S ervia.
II ungary.
E ngland.
r ussia.
NJ ontenegro.
A ustria.
y etherlands.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-08

Mayor John X. Royal is apparently
determined that the racket created by
noisy automobiles and motorcycles shall
cease. In this crusade he will have the
support of every. considerate owner OF
a machine and the public at large Per-
haps the worst offenders in this respect
are the noisy motorcycle maniacs who
seem to associate noise with pleasure.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-08
BIrney Hns Success

New York, Aug. s. - General Birney
had made a raid in Florida, destroying
and sgTerSs Several er cars sap and quantity % of
small arms.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-08
NEWS s RAliER RAliERSSFSFEkSAR EkSAR
TFrom the Telegraph of Aug. s, 1851
Rebels ON Raid

New York. Aug. s. Rumors are
rife of a rebel raid on the city of Buff
falo by secessionists and sympathizers
from Canada.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-08
WARS AGO TODAY

[From the Telegraph of Aug. s, 1851
DIR. Egle Resigns
DR. william II. Egle, having been ap-
pointed a surgeon in the army, has re-
signed his place in the city Council HIS
resignation has been accepted.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-08
AN EVENING THOUGHT

He that will not when he may,
When he will he ehall have nay.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-08
HnfeIs Crowded

Our hotels and boardlnghouses are
crowded to overfiowing, owing to the
arrival of the members of the Legis--
lature, and hundreds of citizens of
Chambersburg, in addition to the usual
amount of transient visitors.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-08
COrnered

Congratulate tions,
old man! I'm go
ing to be married
again.
Why, l thought
you once told me
that you always
profited by your
mistakes,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-08

Hodge seems to
be on good terms
with his fellow
man.
l should say sol
He can borrow all
the money he
wants at 4 per
cent.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-08
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-08

- HERE are many and grave |
problems confronting the gov
ernment and the people of the |!
TToifa5 ,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-08

Lane Warns
Committee
of the Fight
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-08

The markers to be placed by the
State will likely be metal keystones
with the arms of the state at the top
and appropriate statements, the whole
to be surrounded by framework which
will protect it and at the same time
attract the attention of the passer-by
so that he may pause for a few mo-
ments and let his mind linger on the
stirring times of almost score of
decades appna
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-08

The Philadelphia Inquirer of to-day
says: Dissatisfaction with the Pal
Morris leadership of
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-08

Speaking of the Coloners declina-
tion of the invitation to speak in
Scranton on Labor day, the Scranton
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-26
Growth of Seedlings in Different Con-
tainers-From Right to Left, Very
Porous Pot, Medium Porous Pot,
Paraffined Pot, Tin Can.

water. In tin cans these conditions
do not occur. No water can escape
through the tin. The moisture con-
tent of the whole ball Of soil is uni
form and consequently the roots dis
tribute themselves uniformly through
the mass.
When used in growing plants, tin
cans show quite extensive disintegra-
ton within year. Under the influence
of oxygen, the soil solution and plant
acids, salts of tin, zinc and iron are
formed from the can and solder. The
growing tips of rootlets come in con-
tact with the side of the can, and are
in position to absorb these mineral
salts Naturally the salts of the tin
and zinc in tin cans must be in ex-
IRENE dilution. Under these conditions
tin and zinc are known to stimulate
plant growth to some extent.
On account of the faring tops of
pots, they occupy more space than
tins. The growth Of plants in tins is
faster than in pots, for the reason
that a uniform moisture content is
more easily maintained in tins. We
find in practice that plants in tin cans
will thrive we'll when watered only
every third day, under conditions
where pots require watering every
day This brings about an economy in
time and labor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-26
TIN CANS FOR PLANTS
GROW MORE RAPIDLY THAN IN
ORDINARY POTS.
Great Advantage Is That II Is Easier
to Maintain Nearly Constant
Moisture Content Without
Rapid Drying of Soil.
(By E. WUCOX1


1t has long been observed that
many young seeding plants grow
more rapidly and with greater vigor
IN tin cans than in ordinary f1orist's
pots. In order to obtain further infor-
nation on this subject and to deter
mine the cause OF the difference in
growth, set Of experiments was car
RED out, by the writer, the general
results Of which VIII be given here.
Young uniform seedlings were
planted in ten cans and also in ten
pots. Five Of the cans and five of the
pots were coated with paraffine to
eliminate any effect which the contain
ers themselves might have on plant
growth. The same amount of soil
was used and the treatment as to wa
terlng was uniform and the same care
was given to each. The plants were
as near uniform as possible at the
start. At two months Of age the plants
IN two of the pots more porous than
the rest were 81 inches high, those
in the three medium porous pots AZ
inches, those in the parafhne pots
518 inches, those in the paraffine tins
ga inches, those in the untreated tins
772 inches. The height and vigor of
the plants showed a regular series of
graduations, increasing in size as the
evaporation from the container de-
creased.
The great advantage of using tin
cans rather than porous pots seems to
rest in the fact that in tins it is easier
to maintain nearly constant moist
ure content without rapid drying Of
the soil about the growing roots. This
results in more rapid and vigorous
growth. Since nearly one-half of the
evaporation from pots takes place
through the side of the pot, the move
ment of this part of water is necessar-
lily in horizontal direction. Root
growth responds to the direction Of
the water movements in soil. There
fore, the roots reach the side of the
container more quickly and in greater
numbers in pots than in tin cans.
After watering, the soil rapidly dries
by escape Of water through the side of
the pot, thus leaving the young root
lets too dry. By the shrinkage of the
soil away from the side of the pot in
drying, a space is formed into which
the water runs upon the next water
ing. The roots are thus alternately
exposed to the air and submerged in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-26
PIMPLES ON FACE AND ARMS

All Howard ST., Dayton, Ohio
About a year ago my face, neck, arms
and back were beginning to become
afflicted with pimples and blackheads
My pimples would get very large and
appear to come to a head If l tried
to open them the pain would be terri
Bile, but nothing could be taken from
them. They itched very badly; suf-
fered terribly from itching After
scratching, the pimples would swell
and after the swelling was gone my
face would become very red and re-
main so for some time. My clothing
caused the itching to be worse. When
it was warm it was utterly impossible
to sleep.
Il used a cream and the more l
used the worse they got. Shortly after,
l read the advertisement of Cuticura
Soap and Ointment and determined to
use them. The itching stopped almost
Immediately. This was about three
months ago and l am entirely cured
now" (Signed) Miss Marguerite E.
Jacobs, Jan. 10, 1913.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. ADV.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-26
HORSERADISH is EASY CROP
Not Always Profitable Except in Id
caItes Where There Is a Steady
and Certain Demand.

Horseradish as a market garden
crop is not always profitable except
in localities where there is a certain
and steady demand, such as is usually
found in our large city markets, and
then only when it can be cultivated as
a second crop.
AS a rule, the soil in market gar
dens is in high state of cultivation
and will give better returns in some
of the early or more standard crops.
But as a farm crop it is a different
proposition. Here the land is not con-
sidered as valuable in fertility, and
the acreage more extensive. Soil that
will grow a good crop of corn or po-
tatoes will usually produce a good
crop of horseradish, and when choice
can be had loose, loamy soil, rather
moist than dry, should be preferred.
The roots can be planted in the
early spring, cultivated by horsepow-
er, and the expense of growing the
crop will be somewhat reduced if we
do not figure the interest of our land
too high. In case we do not find a
ready market for the entire crop the
first year we can allow it to remain in
the field, to come on the next fall,
without any material loss. By this
method of culture the crop will pay
as we'll or better than the average
farm crop.
The selling price will average four
to five dollars per hundred pounds, I'M
less you have contract price in
which the crop could be grown ex-
tensiveIy at handsome profit. AS to
the growing of dandelions, 1 have had
but little experience, but I am of the
opinion the venture would not pay
The Fruit Grower.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-26
WANTED TO KNOW
The Truth About Grape-Nuts Food.

1t doesn't matter SO much what you
hear about a thing, it's what you know
that counts. And correct knowledge
is most likely to come from personal
experience.
About year ago., writes a n. 7.
man, I was bothered by Indigestion,
especially during the forenoon. tried
several remedies without any perma-
nent improvement.
My breakfast usually consisted of
oatmeal, steak or chops, bread, coffee
and some fruit.
Hearing so much about Grape-Nuts,
I concluded to give it a trial and find
out if all had heard of it was true.
so I began with Grape-Nuts and
cream, soft boiled eggs, toast, a cup of
Postum and some fruit. Before the
end Of the first week was rid of the
acidity of the stomach and felt much
relieved.
BY the end Of the second week all
traces of indigestion had disappeared
and l was in first rate health once
more. Before beginning this course of
diet. l never had any appetite for
lunch, but now I can enjoy the meal
at noon time"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich. Read THE Road tc
Wellville,' in pkgs. There's Rea-
son"
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time TO time. They
are genuiness.txue, and full of human
interest
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-26
JUST DAINTY TRIPLES
BRIDAL TROUSSEAU NOT Sc
LEcTED FOR PRAcTIcABlLITY.
Night Dress sacque Shown Here, 10
an Example of the Frilly Effects
Just Now So PopuIar-Many
Ribbon Ornaments.

Trousseau fnery has been described
as being more picturesque than prae
ticaI-well, why not? Surely 1t is a
brides privilege to indulge in all the
lovely, friIly and ornamental trifes
that feminine fancy runs to, regard
less Of service and utility, for this
special occasion.
Five or six years ago no one
dreamed Of using chiffon, crepe de
chine and all-over net laces for lin
gerie, but now it is quite commonly
used, and that is why the styles in IN
dergarments have never been pref
tier.
A dainty little trife known as a
night dress sacque is shown in the
sketch. 1t was meant primarily to
slip on over a sleeveless gown, but
may be used just as conveniently for
a breakfast sacque or short matinee
with lingerie petticoat.
1t is made of fine India null Dor
dered with a wide band Of shadow
lace and outlined with a ruff1ing of
net. The sleeves are cut in one with
the body and run to a point quite a
bit longer under the arm than on top
They are tied up with knotted blue
satin ribbon.
The fronts Of the sacque are very
short, but the lower edge is cut away,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-26
knickers EN- Suite

Far more modest than the petit
coat which can and does blow about
in company with the walking skirt,
are the knickerbockers Of the same
material as the costume. Instead of
being fuIled on to a waistband, these
pantaloons are shaped to fit smoothly
over the hips and gradually widened
to just below the knees where their
fullness is gathered into a neat little
frill whose elastic also holds up the
stockings when the corset with gar
teTs is disregarded. In velvet, duYe-
tyn, broadcloth or any of the other
modish materials of the winter, the
knockerbocker is a very warm under
garment and when a glimpse of 1t is
revealed by the split of the walking
skirt, it impresses the observer as the
most sensible fashion that women
have adopted in many a day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-26
STRIP OF VELVET AT THROAT
In the Guise of a Stock Collar 1t Can
Be Made Most Attractive
Accessory.

Very modish looking is a little stock
collar made large enough to fit out
side Of the Jackets neck band and de-
signed to protect the throat when a
larger neckpiece is not worn. 1t is
merely a strip of soft velvet, about an
eighth Of a yard broad, drawn snugly
about the throat-after its edges have
been neatly blind-stitched to a silk
lining and fastened under one ear be-
meath a bow consisting of one short,
outstanding loop and two long dropping
loops. The three loops, which are
definitely rounded at their ends, and
both sides Of the neck band, are mar
rowly edged with fur of shade to
accord with the velvet's tone. En-
erald velvet edged with ermine or
sable is very chic looking, but any of
the vivid red or blue shades are pretty
with either a dark or white pelt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-26
TOOK MATTERS TOO HASTILY
What d Difference, If Miss StUbbles
Could Have Waited But a Few
Short Minutes.

Then 1 am to understand that this
is your final answer, Miss Stubbles?"
My final answer"
Nothing can move you?"
Nothing"
Then my life will be a lonely one
and my fate a harsh one, for my uncle
with whom l lived has just died and
left me-
THAT fact somewhat alters the case,
Henry. l cannot be harsh to one who
has sustained such recent bereave-
ment, If I could believe that you are
sincere"
sincere! Oh, Miss Stubbles!"
You have certainly made an i'm
preston on my heart. Give me time
to think of it."
How Iong?"
After all, why think of it, Henry?
I am yours"
ooh, Genevievei"
do not squeeze me so hard, Henry.
Your poor uncle! Was he long ill?'
Three days"
1T is too bad. You say he left your"
Yes; he has left me-
How much?"
How much? l said he had left me.
He had nothing else to leave. l am
alone in the world now; homeless,
penniless, but with you by my side
why, she's fainted!"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-26
Best Soil,

After the tomato plants start to
grow they should be gone through
very carefully and all of the suckers
removed, so that the strength will go
to the main stalk. This will cause the
fruit to ripen much better.
Tomatoes will grow on almost any
kind of soil, but it must be made very
rich by the use of good, well rotted
stable manure. A good grade Of fer
tilizer may also be applied to the base
of the plant and then worked into the
soil.
Muck lands are not at all practical
for growing tomatoes, because they
make too large a growth Of vines, and,
consequently, do not yield as much
fruit as when grown on heavy soil.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-26

I've heard the music that takes
wings from pipe and horn and trem-
bling strings. I've marveled at the
glorious art whose mystery thrills
the human heart. But I endeavOr all
in vain to recoIIect some splendid
strain. Instead comes echoing sweet
and low a simple song of long ago.
'Tis but a dear, Old-fashioned hymn.
With memory mists my eyes grow
dim. And as I listen, there appears
a face with tenderest smiles or tears.
1t Is no song by genius wrought, all
Cunningly devised and taught A
mother-song it soothes my ear with
love unselfsh and sincere. I've read
some poets who amaze with splendid
thought and dazzling phrase. I've
read philosophers and feared their
wisdom as they subtly sneered. Such
words, though wondrous they may be,
have small significance to me com
pared to that old hymn so sweet that
told of mother love complete-Philan-
der Johnson in Kansas City Star.