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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-04-01
Had Enouuh of War,

After a season in the trenches, knee
ing seen one of the enemy in all that
time, Private Cox was invaded
home. After relating all the adven-
lures which he and his comrades had
experienced, he concluded, And now
| comes ONE full of bloody rheuma-
tism an 'opes | never see a bloody
battle again"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-04-01
CULTURE OF ONIONS
IN UNITED STATES
One of Most important Vegetable
Crops GroWn-PIant FavOrs
Cool Weather.

(By JOHN w. LLOYD, Illinois CollegeD
The onion is one of the most import
ant vegetable crops grown in the
United States. 1t is used in both the
immature and mature stages, and can
be found in all large markets in one or
both forms throughout the entire year,
It's adaptability to storage in the ma
ture state enhances its value as a sta
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-04-01

the proper time; but it is very sim
pie matter to carry in colonies of bees
to insure crop, If the weather is fit
for the bees to fly. Many orchard
lists realize this, and keep bees solely
for the benefits derived from cross
fertilization of the fruit blossoms"
Mr. Mcintyre at the California State
Fruit Growers association said: "A
man in this state who started into
fruit growing several years ago, To-
Gated thirty-fve miles from any fruit
growing section, or where any bees
were located. The first year that his
trees blossomed the result was a com
plete failure. He was advised to pro-
cure some bees to aid in the fertilza-
tion of the blossoms. He did so, and
since then his orchard has been won
derfully productive"
Mr.. c. j. Berry of Tulare county,
Cal, whose fruit orchard contains over
400 acres, says: Bees and fruit go
together | can't raise fruit without
bees. ! have bees all about my big
orchard. Two years In succession
have put netting over some limbs of
trees; and. while they blossomed all
right, nary fruit; while on the same
tree, where limbs were exposed to the
aid of bees, plenty of fruit"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-04-01
Had Conductor GUESSING

II want to be procrastinated at de
mex corner" said the negro passen
ger.
you want to be what" demanded
the conductor
Don't lose your temper had to
look in de dictionary myself befo'
found out dat procrastinate' means
put on"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-04-01
Pat in a Quandary,

Pat was at the the railway station,
and he put penny in machine bear.
ing the inscription, Pull the handle
with jerk"
After Pat had put the penny in the
slot he began looking all over the
machine.
A porter passing at the time asked,
Hello, Pat. won't the machine
work."
"Begorra'" said Pat. II dunno. It
says. Pull the handle y it'll jerk
But cant Eud the blessed jerk 10 pun
1t with"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-04-01

f e m ale weakness,
pain and Irregular.
ties. The pains in
my sides were in
creased by walking
or standing on my
feet and / had such
awful bearing down
feelings, W as de-
pressed in spirits
and became thin and
pale with dull, heavy
avea- 7 had six doc.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-04-01
Waste Eliminated.

Does your husband waste his time
talking poltics?"
NO." replied the determined look
ing woman. Il don't let him waste
his time. When it comes to politics
he improves his time listening to
me-"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-04-01
Ne Quarrel There.

Old UnCle-l will make you a
monthly allowance, but understand
me, will pay no debts.
Nephew-All right, uncle; neither
will J.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-04-01
Appropriate.

Mabel is certainly a great one for
looking on the bright side of things.
At the wedding the other day | said
what a pity 1t was raining SO. and
what do YOU think she answered."
What"
THAT as everything else was so
In harmony with the decorations. it
was lucky the bride carried shower
bouquet"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-04-01
Honest Confession

why did you call your mother when
tried to kiss you.
I'll didn't think she was in the
house Birmingham Age Herald.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-04-01

Try sacks for shipping potatoes or
onions. They are cheaper than bar
rels and easier to handle and fill.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-04-01
Have Perches Smooth,

Fir and other poles used for perches
should always have the bark taken
off, as this is a favorite lurking-place
for insect pests.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-04-01
Draft Horse Must Move Well.

To bring the highest price a draft
must be especially good at the walk
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-04-01
Grass Pasture 10 Essential.

No farmer can have complete sue
cess raising hogs unless he has q
good grass pasture.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-04-01
Cross-Fencinq the Farm.

Before cross-fencing the farm plan
out the fields with a view both to a
good crop rotation and to ease OF
| handling.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-04-01
Why Many Fail.

Many fail in the farm business be-
cause they never adopt new methods
and never get out of the old ruts.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-04-01

If a woman has really good hus,
band the neighbors nearly always say
he is henpecked.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-04-01

Nightly coughing and torturing throat
tickle quickly relieved by Deans Mentho-
lated Cough Drops-5c at all Druggists.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-04-01

Reference books contain everything
except the one thing you want to
know
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-04-01

1t is possible for a man to have a
sympathetic face and cobblestone
heart.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-04-01

When man is down and out he
would just as soon have a job as a pc
sltion.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-04-01

The frigate bird holds the record
among the ayiators. 1t reaches a speed
of 200 miles an hour.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-04-01
mrs, Williams
LONG SICKNESS
Yields To Lydia e. Pink.
hams Vegetable
Compound.

Elkhart, Ind. :-"I suffered for four
teen years from organic inflammation,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-04-01

Dirty, washed, small or extra large
eggs should rot be used for Latching.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-04-01

Secret Of Poultry Success.
Something to sell the year around Is
the secret Of success with poultry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
A GoOd Stew

q have been silent reader of your Corner for years, and have received aid and stored away many a good thing. am sending a fine recipe for a good stew; One can of tomatoes, one can of corn, one can of Irish potatoes cut into small pieces (use tomato can for measure), three large onions, pepper, salt. Add this to the stew--porS preferred. There should be one quart of meat after it is cooked tender and the bones are removed. have cooked this with beef, pork and mutton, and have always found it good. For a change try adding a few seeded ra sins 10 potato custaId before baking. Also entrants in rice pudding. They are nice Won't some sister who hates spirits as much as I do try glass of sweet milk iii her fruit cake when baking and leave out the wine? She will find it improves her cake Save old hosiery, cut round and round in long strings. and crochet them into round rugs They are both pretty and serviceable. C. T. D.
 notable addition to our collection of recipes. She is practical and economical-two excellent things in a woman. It is easy enough to make tooth some fruit cake without spirits of any kind have never tried substituting milk for wine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
Things Worth Remembering

How many remember that borax water will restore gloss to sateen in washing? It is best to grate nutmegs at the blossom end? To leave plait in the pudding bag for the pudding to swell :? That stones can be removed easily from raisins if they are placed on an enamel plate and put into the oven for few minutes? That if corlls for glue bottles are rubbed with mutton tallow they will not stick and break to pieces after a short time? That chimneys that are placed in cold water and brought to a slow boil before using will last longer If spoon is heated before giving sticky medicine to little children it will slip easily off and not be such dose for them to take. If you must fry steak just rub piece of suiet over the pan lightly When hot put in the steak. and when it is hot turn over to the other side Turn over every second or two and you will have juicy steak. Do not cook one side then turn the other; it loses it's juices and toughens under such treatment. To clean a mattress use a paste of starch and cold water After the mattress has been thoroughly beaten, spread a paste of moistened starch over it and leave for several hours. Beat and with the powder will so the dust. grime, etc Ammonia will remove iodine spots from it.
 "ADMIRER OF THE CORNER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
Typewriter for Children
Would it be possible for V,

Would it be possible for you to help me get cheap typewriter for my chil- dfen? l have six of them I should like some of them to learn to use the type. writer, but we can't afford to pay much or send them to business school to learn. Perhaps some Helping Hander has one to dispose of. MRS. J. B. C."
 We have no les sthan six requests for typewriters upon our list of "unan- swereds." We object to taxing our mo- ble co-workers for expensive articles To do this would discourage those who long to hold up the Helping Hand Therefore when new writer puts in a plea for six pairs of lace curtains we quietly drop the letter into the waste basket with q weary sigh. An exception to the above rule is made now for good reasons. The mother is wise in wishing to teach her children the use of the machine. They will learn how to write and spell in the sport-as they will con- sider it. 1t will besuile many an hour of weariness for the restless little things and leave her free to work And some of tlem are pretty sure to ac- quire sufficient dexterity in the pra ctice to enable him or her to earn a liveli- hood in days to come. Note the request is for a cheap machine One you have rejected for a newer article will be put here to excellent service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
Wants a Canary

'1 am the mother of three little tots-- living on lonely farm. hundreds of miles away from my dear ones and rel atives. At times am terribly lonely. I lived in a big city for years before coming to this place. Could one of the dear sisters of your circle send me a nice singing canary and an old cage I am afraid I could not afford to buy cage o how I long for canary's song to cheer me during the day! And. maybe, some one would send me a pitted fern. am passionately fond of birds and house plants, but have no money to buy them with. Whoever will be kind enough to send me the fern and cage and bird will receive some. crocheted lace edging, suitable for towels, aprons. etc. l shall be only too glad to crochet some edging for whatever I receive. I. shall hope and pray for my little birdie and plants.
 LONELY FARM WOMAN"
 The owner of a songster who, for any reason, is willing to pass it over to you. Is not likely to demand any equivalent for the pet except your promise to tend it lovingly. Yet I do not cut out the proposed exchange from your touching letter The woman who has removed from city to country comprehends what the first winter in the new home means to the stranger in a rural neighborhood. Birds and flowers go far toward con- verting house into 'home." The letter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
First Mexican Invasion

From the New York Sun.
 The first invasion of Mexico by for eign power reached it's successful con clusion 6S years ago, when General Scott and the American army entered the City of Mexico. The conquest of northern Mex ico had been effected before Scott marched on the capital He landed at Vera Cruz in March with an army of 13,- 000 and the following month began the advance into the interior. They were con- fronted by strong force of Mexicans in the strong pass of Cerro Gordo, but de- feated Santa Anas men and pressed on- ward. The port of Perote and the city of Jalapa surrendered without resistance, and in May the victorious Americans en- tered Puebla. There the army rested un- til August. when the advance was re- sumed. and the Mexican army of S0000 was defeated and broken up by force of third of it's number The battle mented hill of Chapultepec, overlooking the capital held out unttl September lS, when the Stars and Stripes waved over it's shattered castle. and on the following day Scott entered the city. In 1863 an other foreign army marched from Vera Cruz to the City of Mexico the French under Bazaine capturing the city, in which the Austrian Archduke MaXimiian set up his short-lived empire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
What Is a Tip?

From the St, Louis Republig
 Travellers should beware h9 ley give tips, or rather where they atesa4ien. for a law has just gone into effect in Iowa which makes giving or receiving tip an ofeense punishable by fine and imprison- ment. The attorney general announces that the law will be rigidly enforced, and the public may look for some interesting decisions from tue Iowa supreme court before long. Before the matter becomes clear the court will have to say what a tip is-and that difficulty alone is likely to give as much trouble as the what-is- whisky question ever did, The line be- tween the outright tip and the payment for extra service may not prove easy to draw, but it is useless to speculate on difficulties in the administration of the law without study of the statute and its exact terms. It may be affirmed, however that the public will be glad if Iowa has made workable law which will abolish the tipping nuisance, whether ,t results in compelling employers to pay their employees fair wages or in the es.lb- lisbment of fixed fees for extra services in hotels. restaurants, sleeping cars and every where else where the palm of the underpaid worker invites a contribution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
Lions Roar Scared Elm

From the New York World.
 A lion broke loose at the White Lodge kennels, near Hampstead, l.. l., yesterday afternoon and caused a panic among the crowd of spectators who had come out from the village to sec the animals sold at public auction
 Charles White, who runs the kennels has had year-old lion and leopard for a year. They were left there by there was an arrears of board. Mir, White advertised them for sale.
 Just before the sale began the ami Lady Grace Mackenzie for boarding, As mals were rolled out in their cages. Suddenly the door of the lions cage flew open and he jumped out with a roar that caused the crowd to fall all over one another in trying to escape. MT. White caught the playful whelp and soon had him back in his cage He had been raised on a bottle and was just looking for q frolic when he jumped out.
 The animals were sold for $i5O and were bought by W. Bartell X Co, ani- mal dealers of Manhattan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
MdnonhhdndsHeIpi
BQ Marion HaBsnd

two pounds of cleaned entrants and one pounl of sultana raisins. Cut into tiny bits three quarters of pound of citron. Mix these ingredients, adding as you do so two tablespoons each of cinnamon and mace, a tablespoon each of cloves and allsp.ce, a teaspoon of ground nutmeg, a tablespoon of salt. and two and one-halt pounds of brown sugar. When all is well mixed stir in a quart of sherry and a pint of the best brandy. Mix thorough ly and pack down in stone crock Mince- neat should be prepared several weeks be-
 fore it is needed, that it may "ripen' and become mellow. Those whose tenn perance principles forbid the moistening of the mincemeat with brandy or sherry may use cider in their place. In making mnce pies have the best puff paste. Line pie plates with this, fill the crust shells with the mincemeat, and lay strips of pastry lattcewse across the tops of the pies. Bake in good oven, which should be as hot at the bottom as at the top, The pies may be kept for weeks, but must be relocated before serving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
Needs 4 Blanket

"I have been a shutin in bed on ac- count of heart trouble for almost two years. l am a young woman in the early twenties. The cold weather is on and l need a blanket badly. Is there any one among your generous Cornerites who has one to spare? If we were able to purchase one I assure you I would not ask for it. We have had much sickness and misfortune. May l also ask If any one has lavender flowers to give aWayF 1 should so love to have some! E. ;.
 The invalid does not stipulate that the covering shall be new A blanket which has been properly washed and laid away in the linen closet because it is not needed for any bed in the household would be as acceptable as a new one. People who keep the blood in active circulation and therefore warm by outdoor exercise cannot guess at the actual suffering of the thin blooded shutn while winter chills the heart or nature. To be cold means hardship even to the well and strong. To our shiverlng girl it is sheer torture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
BAKERS CHOP HOUSE
 HAS CEASED ID EXIST
Oldest and Best Known of London Eating Houses
 Has Been Closed

London, December Especial. .l-Af an existence of more than two centuri Bakers ehophouse in Change Alley. !, around the corner from the Royal change and the Bank of England, close, The lease has expired, and oldest and best known of the old don eating houses to keep to its { tions passed away this week.
 Bakers is quite as picturesque a olde Chesire Cheese, but unlike Cheese which has, for some years, Q mere show place for tourists, it ' kept it's oldtime atmosphere.
 No records seem to exist to show year when Bakers came into bein
 it was probably built soon after the fire of 1866, Tradition says the ori Baker had formerly been headwait bloyds commee house nearby, V later developed into the marine insul institution known as Lloyd's. In days of the South Sea Bubble, Ba was thronged with speculators, as Ch Alley was then the very center of trading in London.
 Another distinction of Bakers is it was within it's rooms that the Lo Missionary society was conceived. November, 179i, a body of eminent conformist clergymen met at Bal where, according to q temporary re they united in prayer and deliber on behalf of millions of their race terinRfrom sin and debased by idolo The upshot was the formation ot greatest of the British Foreign Ms ary societies.
 Perhaps 150 years have passed sir member of the Baker family has an owner, But the successive pro tors have adhered to the old-fash rooms and old-fashioned English wa 3 The ground floor specialized in rt and steaks, cooked on the open 4 nearby. and the joint, steak puddii Irish stew were the features of the rrs floor. Bakers has always been faifh to willow ware and pewter. Old s toners also observed the historic t a penny to the waiter and penn the cook; to leave more branded giver as an interloper, and his tS' pennies, while pocketed did not gain any special attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
Good Home for a Collie

If any reader has collie dog or puppy he or she is willing to give away have good home awaiting him want one to be a protector and can't see my way clear to buy one I am not particular as to it being a collie, for know they are dear. MRS. R. w. R.
 The dog lovers address is in our books. It may be that somebody. in planning to leave home for the winter. may be glad to secure a good home for his dog. Or there may be a pup too many in a litter and the owner is unwilling to drown it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
Gasoline for Bugs

II have cleaned up my share of the United States, and dc want to say to the poor animal hunters. Be careful Be more than careful In the use of gasoline but use it for bedbugs, cockroaches and moths. There is nothing like it to get them out and keep them out of existence. Apply to closet floors baseboards, etc. With varnish brush go into the inside of the bedstead. My principal field piece is a large sized machine oil can, that forces the ammunition into every crack and crevice. Watch for the creatures and shoot them again. One cant relax until one is sure that not an enemy remains. But do be careful of your supplies! No artificial light should so near a room for hours after it has been cleaned and thor oughly aired. JESSIE C. U."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27

Want Ads For THE AGE-HERALD can be
 left at
By Hop"

Hotel Cigar Store, Ed and 18th Parker, 20tn St. Cigar Store, National Bank Cigar Store, Ed Ave- Gammih Co, 23S0 2d Ave. Pharmacy 18th 1900 Huntsville Pharmacy 2631 18th Ave. N. Twenty-first N. 207 N Quinn 800 Tuscaloosa West End Drug Co, 1122 Tuscaloosa Ave, West End Cheek Drug O., 2200 Ave r, S.. cigar counter Magnolia Pharmacy, Magnolia Point s, End Drug Co. 600 27th St, $, cigar Pharmacy 2720 Ave. G, s, 1430 11th s, Points Drug Five Points Pharmacy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
Desk for Sunday School

T am in hopes of securing T flat top desk with one or two drawers, if pos sible, for our Sunday school. l am will ling to pay transportation charges or crating expenses which would be nec- essary PERCY H. R.
 Hammer into place the dislocated leg that put your table out of commis- sion a month ago and write to me for the address of Percy H. R. This advice is addressed to Sunday school juniors, Convert rubbish into available capital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
sMince Meat

''I am desirous of obtaining your recipe for mincemeat-in large quantities i'll pc ssible A prompt and direct reply would be appreciated much. MRS A. R. O."
 This recipie is 150 years old Boil twoA pounds of lean beef, and when cold chopS fine. Mince pound of beef suet to a. powder. Peel and chop five pounds of rfes. Seed and halve two pounds of raisins Wash And pick over carefullys
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
WANTEp--AGENTS

OUR famous memorial picture of the late Booker T. Washington is HOW ready to be shipped to agents all over the United States We want real live man in every county to sell this. If you want to make money send us s$1 for a sample that sells for $2.35, or 35 cents for a plain picture. If you want territory write quick. Dan- fell Williams Sales Co.,, 217 kiser Pldg Atlanta. Ca. 12-26-It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27
WANTED-SALESMEN

N WANTED-Hi igh-class lubricatinS oil. grease and speciality salesman by arg- est refiner: to man experienced mar keting lubricants, best salary and ex- penses paid; give several references first letter. Address GIT. care Age Herald. G-2I-12t-sat-su-m TRAVELLING salesman to represent us in Alabama and surrounding terri tory with fancy leather goods and flashlights. as side line. Commission basis, monthly settlement. Must have acquaintance among pawn shops, drug stores, stationers. sporting goods stores. etc. Those experienced in line preferred. Atlantic Leather Goods Co.,, 414 Broadway, N. Y.
 12-26-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-27

is that of an educated, refined woman. Reread it and set the writer in imagi- nation in a wntry wild, Hundreds of miles from relatives and friends" Send for her address and write to her, If you can do nothing else.