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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-27
Ionaue-End Topics
Rivals in pottery, Business

BILLY" Gallagher, reading clerk in
the Senate, and Kenneth L. NJ. Pray,
recently press agent for the Democratic
State committee, are rivals in the
pottery business. Mr.. Gallagher, as
assistant secretary of the Republican
State committee, prepares weekly a
political letter of legislative doings
from Republican standpoint, which is
sent to rural Republican newspapers.
Mr.. Pray, as the Democratic informa-
tion dissemination, prepares and sends
out every week news letter covering
legislative matters from q Democratic
standpoint These letters are sent out
as ''plate" matter through news con-
cern in Philadelphia, and this has led
the two gentlemen to be called by their
associates the rival plate makers or pot
ters.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-27
. Rural Press Well Provided

1t is Mr.. Gallagher S bounden duty
to tell all the good that the Republicans
are doing or about to do, and at the
same time point with fine seorn to the
attempts of the Democratic Legislators
to thwart the efforts of the truly good
Republicans to legislate for the best
interests of the entire State; while it
is the bounden duty of Mr.. Pray to tell
of the heroic efforts of the Democratic
legislators to do that which will make
this great State happy Commonwealth
and at the same time point out the
shortcomings of the wicked Republicans
and how they will obey the behests of
what he terms ''the machine.' Be-
tween the two the rural press will be
supplied with enough plate matter to
make schrapnel for the two armies now
in conflict in Europe, with the differ
ence that nobody is hurt by its use.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-27
NOW FOR THE WAR RELICS

The first of the relies Of the European war, which
will doubtless soon find their way to this country
in great numbers have arrived in New York where
they are ON exhibition. There is a battered Bavar-
ian helmet to the straps of which cling several hairs
from the head of the unfortunate wearer who is now
presumably corpse. Then there is French he'll
met found after the battle OF August "A at Dinant,
surrounded by about forty other pieces of interest
including weapons and articles of dress
One of the most interesting of the exhibits must
be the aeroplane arrow, pointed piece of steel
which when dropped from an aircraft gains great
velocity and means instant death to any living thing
it may happen to strike. If these arrows are used
to any extent during the war they should become
rather plentiful relies.
Of all the curious things which might be picked
up to-day European battlefelds only small part
will be preserved Relics always go to waste while
the event which produces them is taking place The
curios which survive are for this reason worth pos
sessing, since value is determined by rarity
1t is not unlikely that when relies of the present
war begin to pour into our country as pour they
will, there will be a lively demand for specimens
coming from persons who are in the habit of col
lectng such things. And then, while these enthusi-
asts are proudly labelling their acquisitions there
will probably come into prominence those unemo-
tonal individuals who look at treasured relics con-
temptuously and ask "What are they good fore"
Battered helmets or mutilated weapons or tat
tered letters found on battefeds these days may
not be of any practical to future possesSors yet
they will be things worth owning for if unques-
tionably genuine, they will be precious solely by
reason of the contact they had with the greatest
war in history.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-27
PoLANp's TROUBLES GROWING

Bad as conditions are reported to be in Belgium
the assertion is made by several Polish refugees who
have recently arrived in this country that there is
now even more misery in Poland The men were
overjoyed it is sad when they learned that
Polish relief committee was at work raising funds
for the benefit of non-combatants in the unfortu-
nate land.
That Poland is in urgent need of assistance is
self-evident. The Russian, German and Austrian
armies have been sweeping through its fields and
have IN most left devastation behind them so
that opposing armies might not be able to get sup
port from the once productive soil The natives
are driven to and fro by these armies getting food
II they can and starving if they cannot
According to the Polish refugees COUNTRYSIDE
OF 1900 square miles has been laid waste bv the
armies and thousands of poor people have persisted,
not only by starvation but also by diseases which
are gaining headway rapidly.
The Polish provinces of Russia GERMANY and
Austria have mluckily been dependent upon these
nations for aid. These countries. however have
more pressing business to attend to at present
than that of relieving suffering among PoIes.-
Poles who have been too decidedly liberty.lovinp
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-27
A Scene Before the Mirror

What the jungle ladies of Africa lack
In clothing they make up in hair adorn-
ment. Some styles are pleasing. Their
hair combs are made of a very tough
wood, and they need be tough, for one
of the feminine customs is to put gum
all through their hair to keep it in
place. A very strong comb is needed to
get it apart, but the women contrive
somehow to do it, and as time is not
money in Africa they are never in a
hurry. One is not surprised to learn
that sometimes it takes woman a
week to have her hair properly arrang-
ed.-Christian Herald.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-27
Lena Rivers at the Photoplay To-day

Famous novel by Mary J. Holmes
has been picturized into five acts and
will be shown at the Photoplay theatre
to-day in conjunction with a two-act
Lubin drama, "The Friendship of La
mond," in which Miss Ormi Hawley
and Earl Metcalfe are featured Deal
ing with the friendship of one man for
another, and Earl Metcalfe as the sol
dier of fortune, is wonderfully port
rayed. Hearst-Selig Weekly of Current
Events, and a mine comedy, "Distilled
Spirits" made by the new film manu-
facturers "Made in North America. .
Friday Broadway star feature, "The
Sage Brush Gal. Adv
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people anyway ever to have exhibited much loyalty
toward the countries which have annexed them.
1t is only natural that Polish refugees should look
expectantly for help to America, the country which
is so nobly responding to the calls for relief from
Belgium and which is not deaf to urgent cries from
other quarters where war has been making misery
among men, women and children guiltless of any
participation in the actual fighting
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-27
HIS LUCKY ESCAPE

Let me out of this buiding exclaimed the book agent
What's your hurry?' inquired the elevator man.
Don't you try to get into conversation, | used TO
think that sign No solicitors allowed in this building
was slight But it's blessing and a safeguard I'm a
good book agent but don't to do any more business
around here"
Haven't you sold anythng?"
Not volume-and came pretty buying 500
shares of mining stock. Exchange
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-27
Garner Again in House

Representative Garner, of Schuylkill,
who was the first legislator this session
to complain of misstatements in the
press, was formerly member of the
House, and was then sent to Congress
from his district. His constituents at
the next election put a Democrat in his
place in Washington, but Garner last
year again tried for the Assembly and
went under the wire a winner. He
has ideas on various things, and he
likes to talk. He will be heard from
during the session.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-27
GETTING BACK AT HIM

An army officers wife wrote to r. \. NJ. C. officer
saying her child was suffering during teething she ad
dressed the letter "Dr. Brown"
The recipient returned it with the remark that he shoud
be addressed Brigade Surgeon Lieutenant Colone Brown
Whereupon the lady back:
Dear Brigade Surgeon Lieutenant Colonel Brown am
sorry ABOUT mistake'-1ours, May Jones.
r S-Please bring your sword to lance baby's gums
Sketch.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-27
HIS LINE OF BUSINESS

NO" exclaimed the eloquent at the meeting of
the Society for the Suppression of Other Peoples Foolish
Habits mo, indeed; at my establishment we will not en-.
poy who smokes at his work"
As the hum of approval round curious person in
the rear of the hall arose and inquired
May [ ask what line of business YOU follow sirq'
WELL" was the slightly embarrassed reply, I'm in a
gunpowder magazine. ."-Exchange
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-27
Fashionable Penmanshin

Looks like a futile transaction all
round,p
"What are you kicking about now -
"This fad for large handwriting. My
daughter got box of expensive paper
from young man and used it all up
writing him a note of thanks. Judge.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-27
ALPHABET OF NEW DANCES

Awfully attractive;
Boldly begun.
Carpingly criticized;
Daringly done.
Easily enemied;
Fearfully fly!
Gracefully gyrated;
Horribly high.
Impishly innocent;
Joyously jump.
Kickily kittenish;
Luringly limp.
Merrily mischievous;
Naughtily nicel
Obesity's order;
Propriety's price.
Quietly questioned;
Rampantly rallied.
Sinuous serpentine;
Twinklingly trailcd.
Undue undulations;
Virtuously veiled
Willowy wavering;
Xpertly expressed.
Young yielding youthfulness;
Zigzagging zest.
-Carolyne Wells in I;f.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-27

1t is now definitely decided that New York to have
State Constabulary patterned after that PENNSYLVANIA
As Its powers are to extend to New York City the repre-
sentaves of the underworld" who reside in the merop
oils would better beware.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-27

The Harrisburg Polytechnic Dispensary
Will be open daily except Sunday at
3 p. M, at its new location, Front and
Harris streets, for the free treatment
of the worthy poor.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-27
TOLD IN LIGHTER VEIN
so SHE WOULD SEE 1T

What you cutting out of the paper9"
IAN item about a California man securing divorce
because his wife went through his pockets"
What you going do with it9''
Put it in my pocket.'-Exchange
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-27

We don't know of anybody, Mr. Bryan, who pro-
fesses to know just what our rights and duties
neutral nation.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-27
CLASSIC WAR POEMS
Selected by j. Howard Vert
BATTLE HYMN
BY KARL THEoDoR KoRNER

Karl Theodor Koner youth teens became
Shout Germany brilliant
ien 1871 from infancy rocked
brilliant scholar to-day, battling
OF European carnage he felt his duty his
the Fatherlands asked
sweeping Europe At the
life passed August 26,
Father of earth and heaven! I call thy
Round the smoke shout OF
My dazzed with the rustling hane
Father, sustain unred soldiers
Or life death, whatever be the
That closes round this struggling
Thou knowest, if from spirit
One deeper prayer, twas that no IN lower
On young fame o hear! God of power!
Cod thou artm mercu. The wintry Storm
The cloud that the thunder
But show the sterner grandeur of thy form;
To faiths raised calm lovely,
AS spendors of the autumna evening
As shaken by the beezes plume
When, like cool incense, the dewy air
And on the golden the afar
God! thou mighty DOT bound
Lie gazing to thee, chance life am death;
Nor in the angel circle flaming round
Nor in the million worlds beneath,
Is that withstand thy wahs no
Hear my last prayer ask WREATH
Let but these rescued
Then take spirit, all Omnpotent, to thee.
Now for the fight, the
Forward! through blood toll, and coud,an nd fret
Glorious the shout, the shock, the crash
The voleys roll the rockets blasting spe
shake! the squares sretire
On them, hussars! Now themre REIN and he'll
Think of the orphaned child, the sire.
Earth for blood! in thunder
This hour to Eurole's fate shall the triumph
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-27

So long as Senate reeesses long We can say
so long to hopes for brief legislative session
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-27

Look your pretest, girls The state movie men are
here and they may snap your picture
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-27

John D. Rockefeller, Jr is proving the country that
rich mans son is not in all useless member of
society.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
TO PREPARE LAND FOR CORN
Frequent Use of Harrow and Disk
Previous to Planting Time is Rec
commended by Expert.

By o. NJ. OLSON Minnesota Experiment
Station)
The preparation of land for the COM
ing corn crop should receive special
attention. There is an absolute GER
tainty that large amount of weak
seed is going to be used this year,
and every possible assistance should
be given to promote it's termination,
principally in the preparation of the
seed bed
II corn is to be expected to grow
readily, it must have a small amount
of air, some moisture and sufficient
warmth. The proper combination Of
these conditions is best obtained in a
weli-worked, mellow seed bed. Such
preparation of the seed bed not only
conserves soil-moisture and destroys
weeds, but it also warns the soil TO
an appreciable extent. A frequent use
of the harrow and the disk, previous
to planting time, not only prepares
the seed bed in the various ways men,
toned, but every one of the opera
tions may justly be called cultiva-
ton of the growing crop, even though
the seed is still implanted.
In the case of spring blowing, the
| repeated use of the harrow may put
the surface in excellent condition,
and still leave the bottom of the fur.
row slice in poorly prepared con-
dition. 1t is much better to continue
the working of spring blowing with
the harrow and the disk, as this ad
ditional work has a tendency to com
pact the furrow slice and improves
the conditions of growth. BY al
means, properly prepare the seed bee
for this years corn crop.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
WINTER PASTURE OF ALFALFA
Serious Mistake Made by Many Farm.
ers in Allowing Stock to Run
Over 1t at Pleasure.

More farmers are growing alfalfa
today than have ever grown it and
some of them are making serious
mistake in letting stock run on it dur.
ing the fall and winter. To a great
many of them it is a new crop and
they fail to see where letting few
head of mich COWS or sheep run on it
during the fall and winter is going to
do it any harm. 1t does seem rather
unreasonable at first for plants that
have grown vigorously all summer.
been cut two or three times and are
still growing vigorously, that it should
carry few cows through the winter
with all ease and without injury.
Alfalfa is a plant that differs very
greatly from some other forage
growths. All summer long it has been
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
SAGE TEA AND SULPHUR
DARKENS YOUR GRAY HAIR
Look Years Youngerl Try Grandma's
Recipe of Sage and Sulphur and
Nobody VIII Know.

Almost everyone knows that Sage
Tea and Sulphur properly compound
ed, brings back the natural color and
lustre to the hair when faded, streaked
or gray; also ends dandruff, itching
scalp and stops falling hair. Years
ago the only way to get this mixture
was to make it at home, which is
mussy and troublesome.
Nowadays we simply ask at any
drug store for "Wyeth's Sage and Sui
phur Hair Remedy" You will get a
large bottle for about so cents. Every
body uses this old, famous recipe, be-
cause no one can possibly tell that
you darkened your hair. as 1t does 1t
so naturally and evenly. You dampen
a sponge or soft brush with 1t and
draw this through your hair, taking
one small strand at time; by morn
ing the gray hair disappears, and
after another application or two. your
hair becomes beautifully dark. thick
and glossy and you look years younger.
Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
WINTER RATION FOR SHEEP
Fine, WeIl-Bred Hay, EnsiIage or
Roots, With Grain Is Excellent
-Overcrowding Is Bad.

Feed is a great point in sheep grow
ing. A good winter ration for mutton
sheep consists of fine, well-bred hay,
about four pounds of ensilage or roots,
with a grain ration approximating the
following: Two parts each of wheat
bran, oats, corn, one part of oil meal,
divided into two feeds a day. The
prices for prime mutton are usually
best in the winter, after the Gull stuff
is cleaned up, but the price generally
stays on profitable basis.
Sheep are nervous animals and of
rather delicate constitutions, and suf-
fer more from bad ventilation and
overcrowding than any other animal
Oh the farm. 1t is a mistake, there
fore, to confne sheep during the win
ter in close quarters. If kept dry,
their fleece will keep them warm.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
RIGHT FEEDING FOR CALVES
FIaxseed Jelly Is Excellent Substitute
for Fat or Cream-Give Some
Bran and Whole Oats.

There Is no need of feeding the Or
binary calf for longer period than
one week on whole milk. OF course
the change to sweet skim milk should
not be made suddenly, nor without
substitutes for the fat or cream. To
replace the fat that has been removed
from the milk, as well as to furnish
additional protein, there is nothing
that can take the place of fiaxseed
jelly. This jelly should be added in
small quantities at first and slowly in
creased. Begin with dessertspoonful
in each feed and gradually increase
until about cupful is being fed night
and morning to the three-months-old
calf. To prepare this jelly steep one
pound of whole flaxseed in water al
most boiling, until thick paste reS
suits. 1t should be kept cool and sweet
until fed. In addition to the fiaxseed
jelly little dry bran and whole oats
should be fed. Some clean, sweet hay
will be found valuable addition to
the ration at very early age.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
DOWN TO BASE OF SUPPLY
Manager Of Supply Company Forced
to a Compromise With Receipt
of Large Order.

The tea companies were fighting
each other for the trade of the town.
The Bee Tea company gave premiums
with each pound of tea, while the Gee
Tea company did not. The result was
that the latter concern was being
pushed to the wall. Finally the Gee
Tea people realized that they must
give premiums.
So, after careful consideration, they
decided to give quart of milk with
each pound of tea. Business picked
up at once.
81 understand you give quart Of
milk with each pound of tea," said a
lady one day.
"Quite right" answered the mana
ger.
well, I'm Mrs. Ketchem of Holden
& Starvem. We operate string of
ten boarding houses here. l want
$50 pounds of tea. Do / get $50
quarts of milk?"
"Why-er-I think So" stammered
the manager. "Will you wait till &c
back and look over the supply?"
In a minute he came back.
MADAM" he whispered, II have fig
ured up and find that if you will take
200 pounds of tea we can give you a
cow"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
FARM
ANIMALS
TIMELY HINTS OF SHEEPFOLD
tion and Quality Necessary to
Bring Best Market Prices.

Why are pure-bred sheep the best
for mutton? Because both lambs and
sheep of the medium grade lack the
condition and quality necessary to
bring the best prices on the market.
Poorly bred sheep as a rule have
long, loosely-coupled bodies with lit
tie spring of rib and rough outline,
and are coarse and often paunchy.
This class of animals is not desirable,
and market buyers make the best of
their bad points.
A good thing to remember when
Landing time comes on: A lamb that
is so badly chilled that it appears to
be dead, may be revived by pouring
down its throat half pint of warm
milk, into which a tablespoonful of
gin has been poured. If there is no
gin In the house, dip the lamb in a
tubful of warm water, dry it off with
a rough cloth and place it near the
stove. Get some warm milk into it's
stomach, if possible, and in a few
minutes it will be as frisky as ever
A bunch of sheep will clean up the
cornfield in which the stalks are left
standing in fine shape. They strip
off the blades and pick up every
kernel of stray corn left on the
ground.
The great loss of lambs is, in some
instances, due almost entirely to the
fact that the ewes are allowed TO run
down and become weak before wean-
ing time.
The quality of the market lamb de.
ponds largely upon the first four
weeks of its life. Given a good boost
then, he will, with reasonably good
care, prove very satisfactory at mar.
ket time.
If sheepmen will take the pains to
dip their sheep at least twice before
the winter sets in they will save much
loss from ticks and scab. This takes
time and some trouble, of course, but
it pays.
Many farmers have the idea that
after sheep are shorn, the ticks will
abandon them. Certainly they do tc
some extent, but they Immediately &c
to the lambs, where they find com
Portable nest and make life a burden
to the youngsters. Buy a dipping
tank and dip regularly twice a year.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26

growing and maturing crops that have
been clipped off by the mower. 1t has
been fighting weeds and crab grass
and has not had the opportunity to
build up its own root structures very
much. In the fall, if left to itself, it
will make strong and needed growth
that will insure heavy crop next
summer. When alfalfa starts grow
ing in the fall it is storing up energy
in its roots system and this energy
will be used next season. 1t will shoot
up vigorously next spring and will be
all the stronger because of its tate
fall growth. That is why fall or win
ter pasturing is bad for it.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
TAKE A GLASS OF SALTS
WHEN BLADDER B0THERS
Harmless to Flush Kidneys and Neu-
tralize Irritating Acids-Splendid
for the System.

Kidney and Bladder weakness result
from uric acid, says a noted authority.
The kidneys filter this acid from the
blood and pass it on to the bladder,
where it often remains to irritate and
inflame, causing burning, scalding
sensation, or setting up an irritation
at the neck of the bladder, obliging
you to seek relief two or three times
during the night. The sufferer Is in
constant dread, the water passes
sometimes with a scalding sensation
and is very profuse; again, there is
difficulty in avoiding 1t.
Bladder weakness, most folks call
II, because they can't control urina-
ton. While it is extremely annoying
and sometimes very painful, this is
really one of the most simple ailments
to overcome. Get about four ounces
of Jad Salts from your pharmacist and
take a tablespoonful in glass OF
water before breakfast, continue this
for two or three days. This will neu
tralize the acids in the urine 80 it nc
longer Is a source of irritation to the
bladder and urinary organs which then
act normally again.
Jad Salts is inexpensive, harmless
and is made from the acid Of grapes
and lemon juice, combined with lithia
and is used by thousands Of folks who
are subject to urinary disorders caused
by uric acid irritation. Jad Salts IL
splendid for kidneys and causes nc
bad effects whatever.
Here you have pleasant, efferves
cent lithia-water drink, which quickly
relieves bladder trouble.-Adv.