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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-21
How to Attach Wires to Trees

Not infrequently valuable trees are
killed or seriously injured by us1ng
them for anchors for guy wires or
for clothesline posts II a tree IL
to be used for this purpose only
temporarily. several blocks of inch
board two inches wide should he
placed around the trees. over wfiith
the wire may pass. This method i
not safe for more than two or three
years. A better way is to screw
large screw-hook into the side of the
tree. to which the wire may be at
tached, or for heavy anchorage. a
bolt with a hook at one end may be
put through the tree trunk and. The
wire attached to this. sf
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-21

air is moisture-laden and the house
poorly ventilated. This latter oondi-
ton very soon weakens the vitality.
and, by lowering their constitution.
enables colds to get start. These,
Il the conditions are not corrected,
soon lead TO forms Of roup. decreased
production and possible death. Frozen
combs are due more often to low vi
tally and excessive moisture than
TO a low temperature and cold poul-
try-house.
Exercise is essential for the health
Of the individual, and to prevent her
from taking on too much surplus fat
a condition in itself which hinders
profitable production. The exercise
can be provided by covering the floor
to depth of ten inches or more with
coarse straw or chaff, and scattering
in this litter all of the grain fed
thus causing the birds to work for
at least one-half of all their feed
The number of birds which can safe
" be kept in a house ofAgiven size
viii depend somewhat upon the
breed but more often upon the abil-
ity and experience of the man caring
for them One bird to each four
square feet or floor space is a safe
rule under the great majority OF
COn01LlOHS.
Sunlight is one of the best germ
destroyers known, cleaning, purify
ing and warming the house where il
shines. It is also conducive to the
highest degree of contentment, for
every student of poultry knows how
the hen always pick out the sunny
spots on the floor in which 10 lie and
dust and sun themselves in the win
ter. During the short winter days,
when the birds laying ambitions are
apt to be at a low ebb, a flood OF
sunshine acts as a tonic, more eff
cient in its results than all the medi-
cine or special treatment which
could be given. The direct rays Of
sunlight should strike all the floor
sometime during the day.
Rats are very often very heavy
/, and sometimes unnoticed source OF
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-21

sphagnum moss, the roots being
changed into four or five-inch pots
when few inches of leaf growth has
been made.
Propagate chrysanthemums by cut
tings taken from the suckers of the
plants held over from last fall The
plants that produce the best flowers
are started early.
Peppers for next Christmas decora-
ton shoitfd be started now in the
greenhouse by sowing seed. Plant the
small-fruited kinds, like Bird's-Eye.
Sow seeds of Jerusalem cherry in
the greenhouse. To get the best-b er-
ried plants requires two summers
growth
Seeds of tuberous- rooted begonias
sown in January, should be ready for
potting. Start any bulbs that may be
on hand or buy some They will be
blooming in June.
Bougainvillaea can be easily propa-
gated from now until May by cuttings
of haIf-ripened wood. Do not let the
plants that are now coming into
flower become dry, for it will check
them.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-21
THE COUNTRY CALENDAR
Practical Hints About Things to Do at This Season in Garden
and Greenhouse, the Orchard and the Poultry Yard.


Although no work can be done out
doors in the vegetable garden at this
season, considerable can be done in
the way of starting plants in cold
frames or hotbeds. Sow beans in the
hotbed for immediate crops. They
must be kept warm. Carrots, lettuce,
peas. radishes and spinach can also
be sown in the hotbed, and will soon
be available for the table. In the
coldframe start beets, cabbages, cauli-
flower, kohlrabi and parsley. All the
vegetables here mentioned, except the
beans, can be started in a coldframe,
If hotbed is not available.
Outdoors, SOW the smooth, early va
rieties of peas. just as soon as it is
safe to work the soil in the garden.
Top-dress the asparagus bed with
bone-meal and nitrate of soda These
are better than barnyard manure, as
they do not Introduce nearly so many
weed seeds.
To get the earliest rhubarb, put a
headless barrel over root and pile
fresh horse manute about ii.
Sufficient snow for good sleighing
coming so late makes II imperative
for farmers to use the time to the
best advantage in performing the
usual winter work. IT is to be pre-
sumed that the years supply of fuel
has already been drawn and is ready
for the sawyers who go about doing
this kind of work for the farmers.
Work at the barn will be increasing
now on most farms. as more COWS will
he coming fresh in milk.
Regularity is quite important, as
COWS are creatures of habit and soon
learn to adapt themselves to existing
conditions. This being the case, it
would be much better to be regular in
feeding, watering and milking. .
The stables should be kept suffi-
GENTLY warm, dry and clean, with due
regard to ventilation. Give the cows,
and indeed all the animals. a good
bed to lie ON, card frequently and
have regard for their comfort in all
reasonable ways and expect good re-
suits in return:
In the greenhouse cannas for next
summers beds can be started any
time now. Separate the roots. having
a piece of stem to each tuber, and pot
them in four-inch pots, or as small
pots as possible. II large numbers
are to be started, they can he laid on
a bench and covered with a layer Of
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-21

Remove the litter from the poultry
house as soon as the days are warm.
spreading it on the garden to be
turned under. More litter should be
put In the house, however, as II IS
necessary that the hens be compelled
TO scratch for their grain so long ~
they are confined.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-21
ASK THE QUESTION BOX"
What You Want Know About Gardening Poultry and COun.
Try Problems Answered by Experts


to sides of
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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-21

Brood coops should be thoroueialr
disinfected before the chicks ara pui
into them. IT is also a good plan T.
open them up, exposing the interior
to the rays of the sun for day Or
two 4L
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-21

Outdoors. SOW the smooth, early va
rieties of peas. just as soon as it is
safe to work the soil in the garden.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-21

Top dress the asparagus bed with
bone-meal and nitrate of soda. These
are better than barnyard manure, as
they do not Introduce nearly so many
weed seeds.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-21

To get the earliest rhubarb, put a
headless barrel over root and pile
fresh horse manute about it,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-27
WILSON PREDICTS
BUSINESS REVIVAL

Washington, d. c., June ga new
constitution of freedom for business
| is the object of the administration
trust legislation program, President
Wilson declared, addressing party OF
Virginia editors at the white house.
He predicted the country was on the
verge of a great business revival.
He made his remarks shortly after
he had heard of the Claflin failure in
New York, although no officials ven
tured to say he had that in mind while
speaking. The president told the edi-
tors he would absolutely insist that
his antitrust program be passed at the
present session of congress and that
his information was that congress and
the nation are behind him. Declaring
that the United States was now on the
verge of very strong business re-
vival, the president added that temp
orary business depression at present
was sure to pass as soon as business
realized that the antitrust legislation
is sure to be enacted.
For ten years the president said,
business has been uneasy because of
attacks on 1t. He contended that his
administration was the first in years
that had been the real friend of bust
ness and he added that his administra-
ton vas going to prove it's friendship
by clearing away all anxiety among
business men, over what was to come.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-27
BLOOMFIELD.

James Farley has returned to his
home in Prairie City after few days
visit at the home of his niece, Mrs.
c. A. Stockem.
Beckey Collins has returned to her
home In Ottumwa from a two months
visit here.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Tarrence went
to Blakesburg Thursday for visit
with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmond Spillman and
H. P. Campbell autoed to Hillsboro
Thursday for short visit with friends.
Sheriff Dunlavy received an urgent
call to Ottumwa Thursday on business
connected with the department of JUS
tice.
Mrs. M. F. Broadwell and Mrs. r.
L. James returned to their home in
Hedrick Thursday after few days
visit at the C. A. Lucas home
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Downing and
children returned to their home in Of
tumwa Thursday after short visit
at the parental, A Downing and F. F.
Warner, home,
VIM. Shreves is visiting in Birming-
ham few days this week.
Mrs. Fred Collins and daughter,
Fern, went to Ottumwa Thursday for
q short visit with friends.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-27
WEST POINT.

Miss Eulalia Fisher of FIT. Madison
has been visiting her grandmother Mrs.
Magdaline Kiener.
Miss Neva Foss left Tuesday for q
weeks visit with her parents at Salem.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Milo Roberts,
Butte, Mont. June 2, 1914, daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts were former
residents Of West Point
The band boys will give concert In
the park Saturday evening.
Alpha Frueh contributed $27.S5 to-
ward improving the streets in West
Point one day this week.
Miss Vallie Shadwell who graduated
from Tobin college at FIT. Dodge re-
turned home Wednesday. Arlo Shad-
we'll who attended the commencement
exercises, accompanied her home.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Weiss and
children of Moline, ILL.,, are visiting at
the julius Greene home.
Mrs. Isabelle Rice Of near FIT. Madt-
son has been visiting her daughter Mrs.
Ben Sanders.
Miss Viola Barrett Of Laurance,
Nebr., arrived Monday evening for a
visit at the Jos. Schroeder home.
VIM. Banks and family of New Lon
don visited Friday with Mrs. Cora
Shepherd and daughter Jeanette.
Mrs. Cora Hayden of Pocatella, Idaho
is visiting her sister Mrs. Lloyd Cities.
Theo. Brinck has gone to Springfield.
Ill.,, for a visit with relatives.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-27
Mary 7dzbe1t, Nearing us Years of Age
Tells Story of Her Life for Courier Readers

, daughter, Dawsie Allen, lives in Abba
Just before she came here Mrs. Tai.
bert was the guest of large gathering
Of friends and she recalls with pleas.
sure the honor they paid her at that
time, the dinner given for her and the
presents and good wishes which were
showered upon her.
Thus this old colored woman Is end
ing her days among her own people
and says that she is happy and con.
tented to be with them if only the one
great desire of her whole later life
could be fulfilled, that of finding the
daughter taken from her in the slave
days. She is most remarkable to talk
to for it Is almost impossible to i'm
agine person living fifteen over a
hundred years and still be so active
and so fully abreast of the time and
current happenings and in such good
health.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-27
ALB

A large crowd attended the Masonic
picnic at Hugan's park Wednesday at.
ternoon and evening.
Mrs. IneZ Miller and Miss Marion
Shoemaker left Thursday for Shop.
hardsville, KY, where they will visit
Mrs. Miles Saunders.
w. H. Tedrow of Corydon was in Al
bia on business Wednesday.
H. A. Saunderson of Creston was an
a visitor here Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. V. Menzie left last
night for a short visit with his par
ents in Pierceton, Ind.
DR.. T. j. Avery. and VIM. Shaw had
an automobile accident Wednesday at.
ternoon on the north side of the
square. DR.. Avery's engine became
dead and as he was getting out to re-
start it Mr. Shaw's car hit the for.
mer's car, throwing DR.. Avery against
the side of the car. The doctor sus.
tanned broken rib.
The clerk of the district court is
Harry Andrews of Fraker and Miss
Eunice May Van Matra of Cricket.
r. B. Spencer of FIT. Morgan, Colo.
who is ex-county superintendent, Is
visiting relatives and friends in Abba.
DR.. John Griffin Of Des Moines is In
Abba on business today.
About eighty school teachers are TAX
ing examination for certificates at the
old high school building this week.
Paul Barker Of Des Moines is visit
ing relatives and friends here.
The republican county convention
will be held in the court room
Saturday. 1t will be opened at II
o'clock sharp. Hon. n. e. Kendall will
ha made chairman Of the meeting.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-27
EDDYVIklE.

Mrs. Ruth Chord left Thursday for
Cedar Rapids for an extended visit
with friends.
Frank Ogden who has been in the
employ of the U. S. government at Los
Angeles for the past two years and who
has been seriously i'll returned to his
home in Eddyville Friday.
Geo. Chord went to Hartford Friday
to spend week visiting her son Ralph
Mrs. Ella Bescoe and Mrs. Thomas
Martin were in Oskaloosa Wednesday
attending the Globe picnic.
Wylie Fall of Abba was a business
caller in Eddyville Thursday.
Mrs. Ollie Roberts and Mrs. Susie
Miller spent THURSDAY in Abba visiting
friends and transacting business.
James Berry and Miss Edith Woody
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-27
CHARLTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Best and chill
dren have gone to Grafton. N. D..
where they will be located this summer
Their niece, Miss Dorothy Badger. &C
companied them as far as Minnesota
where she will spend some time with
her aunt, Mrs. Henry Bemiss.
!, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Carruthers OF
Columbia left last evening for Holyoke
Colo, where they will visit until fall
with their son. Lewis.
Mrs. J. w. Kridelbaugh entertained
a number Of lady friends at a luncheon
yesterday, complimentary to Miss
Marvel Baker Of Santa Anna, Calf,
who is visiting here.
Miss Ollie McNay Of F1umeston, came
yesterday for visit with Mrs. Clar-
ence Miller.
Mrs. l. G. Pealze and dau~hter. Mrs.
Dave Storie and the latter's little
from Saturday or a visit in Denver,
Colo, with their son and brother Chas.
Smith and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Boyd Of Ackworth
formerly of this city, were greeting
CHARLTON friends yesterday while on
their way home from visit in Russell.
Harley Miller is enjoying 4 vacation
from his duties as salesman at the
Eluke store and left yesterday for a
visit at his homo II. Utica, Mo.
MIR. and Mrs. c. c.. Mitchell are en-
toying visit from his sister, Miss
Grace Mitchell and sister-in- law, Mrs
Wayne Mitchell, of Humeston, who
came yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kimsey and two
children returned yesterday from a
,1.tef visit with relatives in Humeston
Mrs. j. c Copeland c.nd daughter
Mrs. Dorothy Vaughn and Anna Laura
Copeland expect to leave soon for a
visit with friends in Denver, Colo.
0. A. England of Minneapolis, Mimi,
came yesterday, called here by the i'll
ness and death OF his mother Mrs.
Helen K. England.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-27
AGENCY.

W. N. Enyart and family have re.
turned from a ten days visit in Ne.
braska.
Chas. Humphrey and family Of De.
Moines are visiting friends here.
Rev. John Walker who formerly lived
here was visiting friends here las
Tuesday.
Scott Sirles and mother and Johr
Warren have returned from Kellertok
where they attended thA funeral Of Mr.
Sirles' grandfather.
Rev. and Mrs. M. D. Cox visited IL
Oskaloosa this week
Misses Clara and Helen May Jone.
of Ottumwa spent Tuesday here with
friends.
Miss Edna Shrope of Denver, Colo.
is visiting Mrs Ella Newell
Mr.. and Mrs. John McGlothen Of
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-27

and Oskaloosa orders and many were
present from both places.
An elegant picnic dinner was served
in the park.
Miss Marie Criswell has returned to
her home at Oskaloosa after an ex.
tended visit with her grandmother,
Mrs. M. j. Criswen.
Father Lotus of Oska1oosa was call.
ed to Eddyville Wednesday by the i'll.
ness Of Mrs. c. Leeling.
Mrs. Lee Roberts and children spent
Wednesday in Abba visiting friends.
Mrs. L. T. Jackson of Marshalltown,
is spending the week in Eddyville Wis
iting friends.
VIM. De Long of Greenfield, o., ar
rived in Eddyville Wednesday for a
short visit with relatives and friends.
Joe Lee and Dee Jordan transacted
business in Oskaloosa Wednesday,.
Mrs. Lou Mcfarland has returned to
Abba after weeks visit with her
friend, Mrs. B. F. Gordon.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-27
SIGOURN Ely.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. ]. Goldthwait who
spent the winter in California arrived
home the fore part Of the week.
Miss Lide L. Stevens left the fore
part Of the week for West Stayton,
Oregon, where she will soon be married
their future home in West Stayton.
Mrs. Elizabeth Schiltz came in from
Iowa City the fore part Of the week
and will spend the summer with her
daughter Mrs. Asa B. White.
Mrs. Charles Dewey and son are in
the city this week visiting at the home
Of her brother G. G. LATER.
G. Kirkpatrick and son Frank of Ke-
ota were Sigourney business callers on
Thursday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-27
Stockport visited relatives here

Stockport visited relatives here this
week.
Mabel Cowger visited at Milton this
week.
Miss Della Reynolds of Monmouth,
ILL.,, is here visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. Y. Reynolds and other
friends.
Jaspeh Rowland died at his home in
Des Moines and was brought here for
burial Thursday He formerly lived
here His mother and brother George
live here.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-27

of Cedar were married in Oskaloosa on
Wednesday. The bride and groom spent
Thursday in Eddyvlle, guests of Mr..
Berry's sister Mrs. Chas. Odem. Both
parties are we'll known in Eddyville and
are extremely popular. The best wishes
Of their many friends follow them to
their new home at Cedar.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-27
EDDYviLLE.

The Order of Eastern Star held q
picnic Wednesday in the park. Mem
bers of the order and their families
greatly enjoyed the outing. An invi.
tation was extended to the OttumWa
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-27
PELLA's NEW PAVED srREEr.

Pella, June 26.-The paving on Main
street is completed from the railroad
to Union street. It makes good road
way and the drivers seem to like to,
get their teams on it. Even people
who were much opposed to paving at
first are now falling into line with
those that are proud Of the improve
mept.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-27

Buokien's Arnica SaIve.
Should be lin every home, ready to APP
ply to all burns, bruises, sores, cuts and
scalds. heals quickly, 25c.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-27

For tho Weak and Nervous.
Tired out. weak. nervous men and wor>-
en- need Electric Bitters. helps (, e
nerves and tones up the system. soc and
$1.00.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-21

points, especially New England. Hereto
fore. New England shipments have cost
much less for that part of the carry from
the Pennsyly anial fields TO this port.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-21
MRS. SANTA CLAUS
ON HAND TO GREET
LOST CHILDREN
Mrs. Margaret Cooper, City
Hall Matron, Takes Care
of Little Ones Who Stray
From Mothers.

Mrs. Santa Claus has established tenn
porary headquarters in the Central Police
Station at City Hall. Several children dis
covered this secret when they became lost
from their parents while visiting the toy
stores in the central section today. big
policeman said they would find mamma
soon, and sent them to the headquarters
OF the matron, Mrs Margaret Cooper.
The kindly matron paclfied the young
sters in this manner: Don't cry. dearie;
while you are waiting for mamma you
may have nice candy cane. Now let
me tell you who am. I'm Mrs. Santa
Claus. and II you stop crying I'll tell Mr..
Santa Claus to bring you nice toys. What
do you want?"
Her charges recited names of enough
toys to I'LL three good-sized stores.
"Oh, you must not be greedy" admon-
ished Mrs. Santa Claus. Now of all the
nice things you have named, which do
you want the most2' Several minutes of
silence ensued, and finally youngster
of years said hestatingly:
"Please, Mrs. Santa Claus, IL 1 can't
have all want, can you ask Santa to
bring me nice automoblle2"
Certainly" Just then came knock
on the door. A woman entered.
my name is Mrs. Blank. Is my boy
Irwin she cried. And the next moment
the child was pressed to his mothers
breast and kissed and fondled until he
appealed to Mrs. Santa Claus.
Then the matron helped him into his
overcoat and Irwin departed with n
thankful mamma. Before they left the
mother told the matron how thankful
she was, and requested her name.
THAT Mrs Santa Claus! cried the
youngster before Mrs Cooper could reply,
Don't you believe me? Look at all
those candy canes she has, and look at
sill the nice dolls and toys. Oh, you
can't fool me. mamma-that's Mrs Santa
Claus, and she will tell her husband to
bring me an auto"
Irwin was dragged into the elevator, re-
luctant to leave
Within the next hour. other children
were claimed by their parents, and each
one, boy or girl. left with candy cane
and toy,
When the last one entered the elevator
Mrs. Cooper heaved sigh of relief.
IT get this every year." she said. "The
parents bring their children down to see
Santa Claus and the toys in the big
stores, ana, in the twinkling of an eye
the eager youngsters are lost in the
crowd.
II have five dozen candy canes and
i've pounds of candy on hand two weeks
before Christmas for 1 figure during the
shopping rush about so children will be
lost before Christmas. I've had eight
years experience here, so 1 can approxi-
mate the number of Iosts' we have dur
ting the Il days before Christmas"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-21
CONGRESSMAN HIT By CAB
Representative Rothermel, Of Read
ing, Injured in This City.

InBl 4nJNted IN TINS CITY,
READING Pa. Dee. 2L-Struck BY a
taxi cab while going from the Pennsyl-
Nania Broad Street station 10 the Read
ing Terminal IA Philadelphia, Sunday
night, Congressman John H. RotheFmel,
q the Berks-Lehigh District found upon
his arrival here that he had suffered in
glfies which may cause him to spend his
Christmaa vacation in bed.
Ar. Rothermel was knocked down By a
SAB going Ia the wrong direction. He suf-
fered badly sprained ankle and nu-
IneFous body eontusions.