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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-04-30
REMODEL OLD FROCK
FASHION FOR ONCE HAS A LEAN
ING TO ECONOMY.
Made-over Gown Strictly In style, and
There Are Many Ways by Which
Desirable Results May BE
Achieved.

Madam OF the passe gowns, here
is a secret which as one woman to
another will whisper into your ear
weary with many sad tales OF remod'
eled costumes.
This Is q season when remodeling Is
not only possible. but which positively
cries aloud for the remodeled gar
ment.
Take advantage Of this gracious but
80 heeting moment OF fashion.
While there is yet time hasten 70
convert your sartorial triumphs OF a
past decade into ravishing. up-to-the'
moment creations.
Especially there is the lace fiounced
dress OF your teens or perhaps the
teens of your mother or grandmother
The founces may be embroidered on
delicate ivory colored muslin. Per-
haps the gown is OF black lace, Any
thing in flounces Is possible.
Remount the flounces on taffeta'
green, rose or blue. or on net or chif'
fon; make q short. quaint bodice OF o
bit OF fiounce helped out with taffeta
or chiffon and have a quaint sash
or a queer scanty overdress OF the
taffeta.
There you are with a wonderful
frock. II your flounces are OF fine
embroidered net or linen or OF a good
quality of lace 1t is a costume which
would cost several hundred dollars In
the shops.
Waists which are a combination OF
silk and chiffon or net are much In
evidence.
A pale yellow and green waist was
made in a waistcoat design. The SILK
OF striped green and yellow formed
the waistcoat and the lower part oil
the sleeves. The upper part Of the
sleeves and the chemisette were OF
pale yellow chiffon.
The upper part OF the sleeves was
full, but the straight deep cuffs oil
silk were tight-fitting. The sleeve
was n modified bishop design.
The waist was finished with a far
ing collar Of the yellow chiffon edges
with q narrow band of the green silk
New York Times.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-04-30

The early maturity OF Kansas po-
tatoes and their tendency TO sprout
early easily accounts for the greater
Weld often obtained from northern
seed.
Greater care should be exercised by
buyers OF seed potatoes to avoid the
use of seed potatoes affected by dis
ease. The grower who has home
grown potatoes that show no deter
ioration in quality and no evidence OF
disease may plant them and expect
good results, but a most careful ex.
animation should be made as to the
condition and freedom from disease.
The machine cutters are considera-
bly, used. but many large growers pre-
fer to cut by hand, as closer inspec-
ton can be given the seed and a
better division OF the eyes can usually
be secured.
Fields planted with the horse plant
or have produced rs good yields rs
those planted by hand, when large
areas were compared. A very careful
placing OF the seed pieces might give
q slight advantage, but the cost would
in most cases exceed the return. The
ridge left by the planter affords a
guide for the first cultivation. or
blind plowing," as it is usually called.
When the soil has been we'll prepared
the planter will do excellent work.
The distance between seed pieces
depends upon the size OF the piece
and the supply OF soil moisture. In
the eastern part of the state one'eye
pieces nine to twelve inches apart
have given the best returns, requiring
ten or twelve bushels per acre II the
one-eye pieces weigh about one ounce.
In sections where the rainfall is
less two-eye pieces, planted twelve to
eighteen inches, have usually given
better results than one-eye cuttings.
In the eastern part OF the state thirty
to thirty.two inches Is common dis
lance between rows. Farther west
thirty-six Is n better distance.
The most successful growers are
those who cultivate most frequently.
As soon after planting as any weeds
sprout the field Is "blind-plowed," us
ing a two-horse cultivator, and ridg-
ing the soil over the row before the
sprouts are large enough to be in
jured. The field is leveled with the
harrow, and as soon MS the rows can
be seen they are given a deep cult
walton; afterwards shallow and fire.
quent cultivation should be given, so
long as the vines are not injured.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-04-30
WHAT FARMERS need TO KNOW TO GET
BEST RESULTS FROM POTATO FIELDS
knowledge Of His Soil and Careful Management Of Absolutely Neces
say to Continued Success-A College Experts Sug-
gestOn Regarding Crop ROtaiOn-Re-
suits Of Manhattan Experiments
I Dickens. Professor Of Horticulture. K. s. A. CT

made; aside from the value Of fall
blowing as an aid in the control Of
insects, the increased yield Is SUM-
cient argument. On heavy soils the
need OF a second blowing in the spring
has sometimes been indicated. On
loamy soils the harrow and disk have
been sufficient to put the soil in con-
dltion for planting. Shallow spring
blowing has been better than deep
spring blowing, and immediate har'
rowing has been praqficed. The in
crease In yield in the most favorable
seasons indicated that the liberation
Of plant food in fall.plowed land Is a
most important factor in potato pro-
duction.
A comparison Of great many lots
Of seed potatoes, and careful tests
with a considerable number. force the
conclusion that northern seed Is usu-
ally q better investment than home
grown, although there have been a
few tests where the homegrown seed
was less seriously affected with dis.
ease than some OF the seed from the
north.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-04-30
| BEST WAY TO MAKE COLLAR
Wire Plays Rather important Part In
the One Descrlbed-Ths
Proper Lines.

This season collars and neckwear
generally will play On important part
in feminine attire. for the final touch
Of smGrtness that stamps o gown as
I'D to date can be achieved almost en-
tirely by the manner in which 1t Ii
finished of at the throat.
The medici collar in a modified form,
made smaller and lower at the back
than was the case when It FIRST came
into fashion, will be first favortte.
These collars are by no means so diff
ficult to make as they appear, the
simplest method being to take about
three-Quarters Of a yard Of fine lace.
three or four inches in depth, and
tuck of to q mere nothing at the top
that is, an inch or so from the outer
edge. This tucking draws the lace
into the correct curve. The corners
need to be neatly rounded on, and
then fine silk-covered wire Is lightly
stitched into place. one piece running
along the top, another half way, the
third at the bottom edge, and, last.
four or five wire spokes are used to
ksep the whole concern in position.
The bottom wire. by the way, should
be run inside a narrow casing OF net
or silk, which forms q band 70 tack
along the neck Of the blouse or gown,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-04-30

combinations OF conditions. This
combination would include
/. Selection of soil having such L
crop history as experience has shown
to be good preparation for potatoes.
.. Fall blowing and previous tillage
favorable to the accumulation of plant
food and the conservation OF moisture.
3. Good seed.
1. Proper planting.
5. Thorough cultivation.
Careful observations Of crops in
several localities and the experience
OF many old.time growers indicate
that many times soil which has pro-
duced potatoes the preceding year is
in better condition for the second sea.
son than is soil which grew other
crops.
Experiment Station records indicate
the year 1911 as having been one OF
the two least favorable for potatoes
OF any year since the establishment
OF the station in 1877.
Field A.-Con in 1909; sweet po'
tatoes in 1910; produced los bushels
OF potatoes in 1911.
Field B.-Corn in 1909; onions
1910; produced 80 bushels of potatoes
in 1911.
Field Corn 1909; potatoes 1910;
produced Go bushels OF potatoes in
1911.
Field D.-Potatoes both preceding
years; GO bushels of potatoes in 1911.
Field En- alfalfa several years
previously; 80 bushels in 1911.
Other and older potato-growing Sec
lions have proved the value of rota.
ton, and it seems that the potato
grower, while approaching the other
crops, should have the potato crop al
ways in mind. In 1913 the best yields
were from field T, in alfalfa in 1911;
fall plowed and corn in 1912, corn cut
early and fall plowed, and potatoes
in 1918; yielded $50 bushels large
yield when the seasons deficiency in
rainfall is remembered.
Land OF the same quality at field T,
alfalfa in 1912, fall plowed. and pota-
toes in 1913, gave a very low yield
35 bushels. 1t seems probable that
when 1t appears advisable to follow
alfalfa with potatoes that the alfalfa
ground should be plowed as early as
September /, in order to avoid the de-
mand upon soil moisture made by the
late growth OF alfalfa.
That fall blowing is one Of the
prime requisites is shown by the
unanimity OF all the observations
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-04-30
COLLARS OF MANY DESIGNS
Woman Is Offered Rich Choice OF
Pretty Neekwear From Which
She May Make Selection.

Three sorts of collars are much IN
vogue this spring. One Of them Is the
familiar oriental collar which falls
away from the shoulders and may he
put on either as straight piece or
with stirring So loose is 1t that with
it must always be worn a close-fitted
inner collar; with some blouses or
gowns, a chemisette as well.
The medici collar, friend Of the thin
throated woman. is second on the list
OF fashionable collars and may be
made as tall and as wide-spreading as
tie individual wearer decides to
have it. 1t is most picturesque when
1t stops just in front OF the ears, and
it is most becoming in transparent
materials relieved with the slenderest
line OF fur.
Normandy collars are the rage
among neckwear models and very
smart they are on tailored frocks'
blouses and waistcoats. The Nor
mandy" is high standing affair hav-
ing two sharp points that stand out
from under the earlobes.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-04-30
HANDY PoLISHER FOR SHOES
Easily Made Article That Will Keep
Footwear Looking at the Best
Through Many Days Wear.

It is not always convenient to carry
a box Of polish in ones travelling bag.
but q strip polisher," which can
neither upset nor smudge the contents
Of ones bag, answers the purpose
quite as we'll for a short journey. In
fact, it's not a bad thing to have
tucked in the corner OF ones bedroom
shoebox at home.
To make the polisher, take a strip
of velvet or plush about four inches
wide and Is inches long and attach
TO the ends two little sticks, round or
square. about a half inch thick. The
sticks should be given coat OF glue
and then the polishing material rolled
on to each end sufficiently to cover the
wood. This is to keep the sticks
from slipping out Of the open ends.
Then sew the sticks in tightly as well,
so as to keep them from being pulled
ont when the polisher is being used.
Have the shoes polished before leav-
ing home, and for several days one
can bring them to q bright polish by
simply rubbing the polisher back and
forth over them. For polishing the
backs and heels. place the strip back
OF the shoe and rub It briskly back
and forth by pulling first one handle
and then the other toward you-just
az the shoeblack does. The right side
Of the velvet should be next the shoe.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-04-30


~ HE MOST favorable soil condi'
ton for a crop OF potatoes Is n
deep, fine soil that retains mois'
ture well and contains an abundance
OF plant food with no excess OF read
lily available nitrogen. Large areas
OF the river-valley soils have in the
past furnished almost ideal conditions,
and with proper care these conditions
may be maintained. This mainten-
ance will be the result OF careful soil
management, including application Of
fertilizers and q system Of crop rota'
ton.
The upland soils, even stiff clay
soils, may be expected to produce
fair crops II careful management is
given. Careful plans covering several
years work must replace the hap
hazard methods which have satisfied
many growers in the past.
There is an element OF uncertainty
in the growing of any crop, due to the
variation IL season and the resultant
OF these weather forces upon soil con-
ditions, but there Is n method OF pro-
cedure which best prepares for any
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-04-30

varieties which yield grain in about
ninety days.
Home grown seed Of these early va
rleties or seed from the early ma
turing types grown in north central
Nebraska or South Dakota should be
planted, Professor Call says. Such
varieties as Minnesota No. L., Pride
OF the North, or early strains Of Iowa
Silver Mine and Reds Yellow Dent
should furnish corn for feed during
most Of August II planted as early
as possible this spring.
II Is not advisable. Professor Call
says. to plant q large acreage to
these varieties. They do not make
large yields under Kansas conditions.
Only local varieties, known to Be
adapted to this state, should b
planted for the main crop.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-04-30
PLANT ALITTLE EARLY CORN
BY Doing This, Farmers May Have
Grain for Feed During August,
Says Professor Call.

II Kansas farmers will plant a few
acres this spring to early maturing
corn It will be possible to have grain
for feed during August. L. E. Call
professor Of agronomy at the agri
cultural college. says that the short
crop last year means that many
farmers will be out Of feed before the
next crop natures. or paying high
prices for II. He advises the plant
ing Of q few acres 10 any one Of the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-04-30
IN THE WELL-LIKED TAFFETA
Costume That Has Many Points Of
Novelty, Marking II as Deserv'
Ing Of Popularity.
Vpll.il.

The illustration shows one OF the
popular taffeta frocks. but, ! hasten to
add, not in the ubiquitous navy, which
positively threatens to become a uni
form. Instead. delightful shade Of
maroon glace has been chosen. with
revers, collar and sash Of pekinese
silk. the two shades OF blue de roi sole.
met this combination OF colors at one
OF the recent big displays OF clothes at
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-04-30

a representative atelier, and thought
1t perfectly charming. The very flop
py little bodice is completed by elbow
length sleeves-that are contriving to
hold their own so firmly against their
many long rivals-and are finished
with two frills of silk and an inner
one Of lace. the latter being repeated
in the form of a jabot or the inner
vest of white muslin with its high.
wired collar. A novel note. too, is
struck in the plated basque, which Is
carried over the belt at the back and
sides, while the ends Of the latter
finish at the back in large bow tied
low down.-London Sphere.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-04-30
Lace coHeelts.

Dainty embroidered nets still rule.
and are combined with lace, two or
three varieties Of lace being used On
the same gown. TaRcta and soft Hilkl
are also employed with these nets. !
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-04-30
prlnt,d psaIuns % SIX.

Printed designs are applied to near
" everything Of the silk sort foH
spring. There are even cashmer'
shavi patterns and awning stripes.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-04-30

For morning the pump in black and
tan Russia leather is always correct.
The new styles have low heel. medium
toe and covered buckle. as shown in
the central group. The slipper on
the upper left of this group is OF tan,
Russia leather. with fiat heel and
brown silk ties.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-04-30

In the maintenance Of the brood
Oows we have our best opportunity
20 make use Of pasturage. waste
feeds, fallen fruits. etc. Not that
these things are sufncient, but be-
cause roughage, range, bulk. succu-
Ience and variety are all good for the
s0WL
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-04-30

Spade up a part Of the poultry yard
and SOW 1t to some quick-growing le-
Eume, combining the fowls in the other
part; when the crop is we'll started,
change the fowls over to It and pillow
ND the other side. Do It now.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-04-30

After the trees are pruned be sure to
gather up all the branches and twigs
and take them away. They should be
burned at once. Do not, under any cir
cumstances, leave them in the orchard.
They are another means Of harboring
disease and insects to prey upon your
trees at your expense
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-04-30

A heIfer calf or yearling that shows
any signs Of dairy quality is pretty
safe buying these days. BY keeping
ones eyes open a really promising ami
NAL can be picked up every now and
then at q reasonable price.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-04-30

A flock Of sheep that gets the same
attention that IL bestowed on other
stock will pay a larger profit for capl'
tai invested than any other class of
stock, but sheep pay best when bred
for mutton as we'll as wool.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-30
Female Man" Who Killed Husband
Served on Muskogee Chain Gang

gang were building road culverts. As
the gang were filing out Of the prison
on the fourth day Jailor "Dady"
Murdock noticed a trim little white
hand clutching one OF the sboyoIs
The night before Mrs. Hanlon had
neen suffering with a toothache. The
looth was still troubling her and sho
mad forgotten her husbands instruc-
nons and had taken the glove off her
right hand. The old gray-haired tailor
noticed the slender wrist and tho
tapering fingers. Crossing the cor
ridor he took "Will Taylor" by the
hand.
KID, YOU crippled your hand once
upon time, didn't you?" he asked.
10 was the reply, as the woman
sought TO release her hand from the
Jailor's grasp.
Boys, take this little slip Of a kid
down IN No. l9 and strip him" com
manded the jailor
The jailor's ruse worked. With q
cry Of fright the slip Of a kid"
ling. - '''''O-
Tin woman" she gasped
JaiIor Murdock ordered her taken
10 the womon's department of tho
Jall, whore she broke down and toId
lhe whole story. She stated thar She
ana her husband We're married in
iilgVS. lie had been employed in tho
East ST. Louis stockyards. but lost
ms jon November 20, 1910. Six davs
lItcr ihey decided to look for work
,,01Bethef and TO make it easier for
MRS Hanlon to travel, her husband
had outfitted her with mems cloth
ing. '''''I-
Inc couple were released on Christ
mas morning and both were given
"ork by Muskogeeans. Hanlon had
q, sood position with the Cleveland
i,.L.. iiIIlluau faNIng company, and for
w w 81 9tdr made Muskogee tho homo
or himself and his wife.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-30
Ho Was Sensitive

a catalogue Of of farming imple
eleiits sent out by the manufacturer.
llhaIly found its way to a distant
mountain village where II was owl.
IDENTIFY welcomed with interest The
ilrm received carefully written II
somewhat clumsily expressed letter
from southern cracker" asking
iurther particulars about one of the
listed articles. NV
10 thls IN the usual course Of bus
ness ness was sent a typewriter answer.
Ali,USI ny return mail came reply:
You fellows need not think yoi, ara
so alfred smart. and YOU need moi
print letters TO me. | can read writ
ing"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-30
II the Snnnr Hnn.r

simeon Ford, hotel man and hu-
day: '"e oIher
=, New 4ork's hotels are the best in
me world. They put even the hotels
Si HI London, Paris and the Riviera TO
In fact after a New York botol
liner liner hotSls seem like the Squag
,lIEse, ,,tSst, Where guest rang in the
Landlord, the roof is I,gkipo
I'm drenched. o'"'''h D.
Very good, sir
The landlord retired. and in n
moment was back again with a iarre
washtub "'''' l"' So
. tere you are, sir, he said. Wen
yust put this on your chest. When
sne sIie fun, ring again, or yell. and
III nave an empty one ready
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-30
An Advertising Greed
D. ~ r RpyaN For 1915
For 1915

BELIEVE, with one Of Americas foremost Nor
chants
That II there If one enterprise earth that a
"qiucr" should leave severely alone, It IL adycr-
Using.
That 10 malo q success Of advertising one must
De prepared 10 stick Ike a barnacle on a boats
bottom.
That advertising docs not jcrlf-it pulls And that
the pun. though gentle at first, s steady ana in
crcascs day by day and year by year until IT cX-
Crts an lTcshube power
BIIIIN T., with the Associated Advertising Clubs
Of America,
That truth Is The cornerstone of all honorable and
successful business truth not only in the printed
word, bat In every phase Of business connected
with the creation, publication and dissemination
Of advertising
That there should be no double standard Of NOR
ality involving buyer and seller Of advertising or
advertising materials.
That as Government agencies uEst on full
weight circulation figures 80 should tncy insist
on run weight delivery In every economical
transaction involved in advertising.
BELIEVE, with other wise mon,
That life is what we make it-and mat business
IS big part Of life.
That unless are in It to win, it is better not
10 be in IL Ht an
And that the man who labors for the love OF it
Ia the man who IL douhy paid.
That advertising is the fire und-r the boiler Of
business, ana must keep these fires hot If we
expect TO attain and main success.
That ono step wont take you very iar-yOuye
got 10 keep on walking.
That one word won't tell folks who you are
you've got to keep on talking.
That cooperation Is the most far-rcaching bust
ness word in the English language.
That 10 live up to its fun meaning is to profit by
advorus.ngs mightiest power.
And that In advertising, as IN all Things, success
has no foe but fear-no limitations save those
that our
That therefore courage and confidence and en-
crgy in advertising are as sure TO wIn-as sure
TO bring prosperity to us in the New Year-as the
dawn of tomorrow brings a new day.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-30

Special 10 The World
MJSKOGEE, Dec. 29.-Mrs. Law
renee lIanlon, who shot and killed
her husband I'm St Louis Sunday
night was arrested IN Muskogee De
cembcr 20. 1910. after she and her
husband had worked their way from
St. Louis 10 this town via the box
car route. The couple We're arrested
at the Katy depot on charge Of yag-
raEcy and were taken TO police head
quarters
Mrs. Hanlon dressed in mems cloth.
inC. gave her name TO the police as
"Will TAYLOR and stated that she was
travelling with her pal" Lawrence
Hanlon, in search of work. The po-
lice searched her but failed TO dis
cover her disguise. She was impris-
oued with her husband and about
one hundred men prisoners in the
"bull pen"
The following morning Hanlon and
his wife We're taken before Judge
Walrond and fined s. each. They
only possessed 81 cents between them
and so the judge ordered that they
work out their fines on the street.
With the weather biting cold. Mrs.
laws and criminals serving time I'm
the federal department Of the Jail.
went with the chain gang to work on
the roads
The woman wore shabby clothes
which TT her neatly A vest but-
toned tightly over her breast aided
In concealing the feminine form. A
small pair Of boys shoes protected
her feet. while a black derby hat,
Tilted hoyishly over her forehead east
shadow over her face and helped
to detract attention from the smooth
checks and girlish eyes. a pair of
gloves covered her two soft white
hands aud hid them from the sight
OF the jail guards until the fourth day
on her Imprisonment
For three days Mrs Hanlon worked
side 10y side with twenty to thirty
men on the chain gang The guards.
VINO knew her as the little Slip of
KID allowed her to rest frequently
ana ore day permitted her to sit by
the fire the entire day while the