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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-08-13
MUSSEL MUD AS Fertilizer
Organic Remains of ShelIfsh Secure
Fertility to Poorest and Most
Exhausted Soil.

Consul Frank Deedmeyer writes
from Charlottetown, p. l.. l.. Canada:
In most of the bays indenting the
shores of Prince Edward island are
found extensive deposits of mussel
shells. SO called locally, being organic
remains of countless generations OF
oysters, mussels, clans. and other bi-
valves of the ocean, and of crusta-
ceous animals generally. The shells,
usually more or less intact, are found
imbedded in dense deposits of mud
like substance and this combination is
fertilizer of high value and potency.
1t supplies small quantities OF phos-
pilates and alkales. An ordinary
dressing of it secures fertility in
striking manner TO the poorest or most
exhausted soil. The shells decay slow
ly, year by year, throwing off a film
of fertilizing stuffs. The deposits
around Prince Edward island vary
from five to twenty-five feet in depth.
They are taken up by dredging ma
chimes worked from RATS in summer
or from the ice in winter.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-08-13
Only Two Lcqs Left.

Carmargo. in Dewey county. Okla,
has dogs-big dogs, little dogs and In
fact all kinds of dogs. but it has one
that is somewhat of an oddly. This
Is a dog that travels on two legs.
Several months ago dog belonging
TO Mr.. Storey. section foreman of Sup
ply. Okla, was run over by train and
two OF his legs cut off. For some time
he was unable to move around, but
now has recovered so that he can nav
igate quite handily. The two legs on
which he is forced to walk are both
on one side lie not only walks, but
as we'll able to get around as q dog
with four good legs
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-08-13
Sleep.

For do but consider what an excel.
lent thing sleep is 1t is so inestima.
bic jewel that, if tyrant would give
his crown for an hours slumber, it
cannot be bought of so beautiful a
shape is 1t that, though a man live
with an empress, his heart cannot be
at quiet till he leaves her embrace
ments to be at rest with the other:
yea, so greatly are we indebted to
this kinsman of death, that we owe
the better tributary half of our life
to him; and there is good cause why
we should do so for sleep is that
golden chain that ties health and our
bodies together. Who complains of
want, of wounds, of cares, of great
mems expressions, of captivity, whilst
he sleepeth ?-Thomas Decker.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-08-13
BLUES OF SOFTEST COLOR
Easy to See That That Shade Is Coino
to Be the Most Popular for
the Summer

The prevalence of tender blues in
summer dresses is very welcome. and
in the soft crepons, linons, nous.
selines and fine cloth which are being
used so generously nothing could look
better The coat with a loose back
partly bolero. partly jacket, is one to
have, and the skirt, with side plaits is
in great favor with good makers. The
question of the high neckband is still
burning. A.sF and every kind of front.
guimpe, collar or cravat can be found
and worn, but nice as many look In
the shop window only very few are
entirely satisfactory. No woman who
understands dress at its best will con-
sent 10 being uncomfortable again
about the throat. yet many realize that
a high-nec.ed blouse is more becom-
ing 10 them. The real secret for such
as these is the Importance of soft
draperies. Only the young or the very
classic featured can bear complete
baroness or unbending stiffness.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-08-13
SOFT WHITE HANDS
Under Most Conditions II You Use
Cuticura. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
ointment TO soothe and heal Nothing
better or more effective at any price
than these fragrant supercreamy emol-
llents. A one-night treatment will test
them in the severest forms of red,
rough, chapped and sore hands.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. KY,
Boston. Sold verywhere.-Adv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-08-13
Chocolate Soldiers.

Captain Bean of the commissionary
branch of the British army in France
reports, says the Westminster Ca
zette, that Tommy Atkins is striving
with all his might to live up to George
Bernard Shaws Chocolate Soldier"
Chocolate sweets and, in fact, sweet
meats of all kinds are in such great
demand that British candymakers are
busy night and day.
From Cairo comes the report that
the Australians stationed there have
absolutely eaten the entire chocolate
supply.
Captain Beans official report SAYS:
Our canteen has five times the de-
mand for sweets and soft drinks that
was expected, and one-fifth the de-
mand for beer"
Sweden is increasingly using kero-
sene and gasoline motorc
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-08-13

black and white, the always popular
combination, black and sulphur, char
treuse and blue, Marine and black in
many interesting new weaves. The
staple navy blue We have with us all
ways, and with the addition of soldat
blue as trimming it is expected that
1T will take on an added following
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-08-13
Save the Babies.

INFANT MORTALITY something
OF all children civilized
cents than onethrd before they
they fifteen
We do not hesitate that timely
OF Neither
these nfante deaths occasored by the narcotic
soothing chdns
more or less opium morphine They considerable quantities.
death Castora exactly the
that
causes the blood to circulate properly tho -
pores of the skin and alays fever ~
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-08-13
A Benevolent Refusal.

Senator, wish you would give
me a Job as your private secretary"
"oh. my boy" responded the oily
senator. don't get mixed up with the
government service. Nothing TO IL.
Ruins a young man. Besides, | have
promised that position TO my son.
Kansas City Journal.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-08-13

What's the big celebration? Con.
quering hero or something's"
mo. One of the town boys muir
dered a fellow some years back an
he's just been declared sane by a
jury. That's the reception commit
tee" -Buffalo Express.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-08-13

We hear often OF captains of in.
dustry. "Napoleons OF Finance" and
land barons." but what title Is i'm
posing enough TO NJ the Australian
cattleman who owns or controls 2s,.
100000 acres OF ranch land-a domain
as large as Pennsylvania?-Youth's
Companion.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-08-13

The Widow-Well. why don't You
kiss me?
Bashful Youth would, only have
some sand in my mouth.
Swallow it, young man. You need
it in your system" Life.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-08-13
Drink Denison's Coffee,
For your health's sake.


Some people are always saying
There ought TO be something done
about It," but they never do anything
themselves.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-08-13
Drink Denison's Coffee,
For your health's sake.

Nearly 500 women in Aberdeen.
Scotland and district have enrolled
themselves on the war register at the
Aberdeen labor exchange
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-08-13
a Natural Question

Nearly a billion bushels of new
wheat in America this year. Shall We
refuse to export the surplus because
wheat will undoubtedly help to pro.
long the war?-Springfield Republi.
pap
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-08-13
He Gets IL All.

Now that it no longer is good form
to whip the children. father takes
all the punishment that is admins
tered to the family.-Topeka Capitol.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-08-13
Whom He breads.

1t isn't the girl who grows indignant
when he tries to kiss her that a man
breads. 1t is the one who laughs at
him.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-08-13

Always sure 20 please, Red Cross BaIl
Blue. All grocers sell it. Adv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-08-13

PA. what are gargoyles?"
They're medicines TO use when
your throats sore, sonny"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-08-13

When the average girl arrives at
the age of about sixteen she is usually
surprised 10 find out how little her
mother knows.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-08-13

Millions of particular women now use
and recommend Red Cross Ball Blue. All
grocers- Adv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-08-13

London claims to be the heaithiest
European capital.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-08-13

A man seldom saves any money
after marriage unless he has a wife
who saves it for him.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-08-13

In most families the property Is In
Ills name and the religion In hers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-08-13

Sweden is increasingly using kero-
sene and gasoline motors
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-08-13

In m any homes
once childless there
are now children be-
cause of the fact
that Lydia E. Pink
hams V eg e tabl g
Compound m a k e 8
WON en- norm al,
healthy and strong.
The Pulaskian., 1915-02-05
CORN AND RICE AS SUBSTITUTES
 FOR WHEAT BREAD.

Wheat has advanced in price until it is now more than twice the value of corn, and almost twice the value of rice, the only substitutes for wheat four in the making of bread This fact will suggest to the far-seeing housewife the economical necessity of using more corn meal and rice in the makeup of the family menu A count less number of palatable dishes can be made from corn meal-gruel for breakfast. corn pone or egg bread for dinner, and cakes for supper, and nothing is more wholesome than stew ed rice for .ny meal More corn and rice are grown in Arkansas than wheat, and by substituting the prod ucts of these grains for flour in the family pantry the housewife will not only help to reduce the cost of living, but she will foster important home in- dustries. While wheat prices are at the present level, flour may be re- garded as T luxury Let's have more corn and rice on the Arkansas din ner table.
The Pulaskian., 1915-02-05

into rooms for different purposes. Bungalows are not so roomy as two. story houses, so that cellar room is better appreciated.
 This cellar is divided into cold stor- age room, laundry and furnace room and bins for the storage of coal. Mod ern housekeeping requirements de- mand conveniences for doing the nee essary work as we'll as in providing supplies for future use.
 The construction materials selected for house like this depend somewhat on the climate. But on general prin- ciples, the building should be thor oughly we'll built. Well-built walls, ceilings and floors are warm in winter and cool in summer.
 The specifications for this bungalow call for sheathing boards and building paper under the clapboards or other outside finish. The sheathing boards are of good quality, well seasoned, to prevent shrinkage. Then good grade of building paper is used Such a house is comfortable in cold weather or hot weather. A well-made house wall is protection against heat and cold.
The Pulaskian., 1915-02-05

Heavy Producers of Coal. Two counties in Pennsylvania had a combined production of bituminous coal in 1912 of over 65.S50. .000 short tons.
The Pulaskian., 1915-02-05
FIGURES FOR PULASKI COUNTY
 COTTON FARMERS TO STUDY.

To what extent the farmers of the South are going to diversity their crops this year has been largely a matter of speculation. As long as sentiment was the only factor infiu encing the grower there was seri- ous doubt as to whether there would be any material reduction of the cot ton acreage. notwithstanding all of the agitation that has been put forth, but recent radical changes in the market prices of the country's leading staples indicate that the farmer is go- ing to be forced to grow something besides cotton whether he wants to or not. Stronger than the pressure of a patriotic sentiment is the forceful les son drawn from the market quota tions in wheat, corn and cotton this year, as compared with those for the same period one year ago. These are given as follows:
The Pulaskian., 1915-02-05

While grain products have sharply advanced, She price of cotton has rad ically declined To illustrate the eff feet of this peculiar condition, one may contemplate the present purehas- ing power Of 500-pound bale of cot ton.
 4 year ago man could have sold a bale of cotton and with the pro ceeds purchased CLAY bushels of wheat Today his bale of cotton would buy only 259 bushels. year ago a bale Of cotton would have bought 91.59 bushel of corn. Today it will buy only 4S.45 bushels. A year ago an average sized bale of Pulaski county hill land cotton would have put 15S.94 bushels of Kansas oats in the Arkansas barn, but today it will buy only 6211 bushels.
 At present prices the wheat farmer is making ss much from his crop as the cotton farmer would make if he were getting IT cents for his lint, The corn farmer is getting a price equal to 151a cents for cotton, and the oat grower is getting a price equal to 1894 cents for cotton. And cotton
The Pulaskian., 1915-02-05
SCHOOL DISTRICT WOULD SAVE THOUSANDS BY HANDLING ITS
 OWN FUNDS.

A bill has been introduced in the Arkansas legislature creating the of flee of treasurer of the Little Rock School District, of which Pulaski Heights is part. The purpose of the proposed law is to save to the district the fees heretofore paid the county treasurer for handling the school funds these fees amounting in the past ten years to more than $40,- 900, according to members of the School Board Instead of paying the county treasurer to keep the school money, it is expected that the dis triet can obtain interest from some reliable bank on its ,aaily cash bal ances, thus turning loss into profit.
 It is not contemplated that the new law will take effect until after the term of the present county treasurer has expired. The sheriff will continue to collect the taxes. The treasurer is elected by the board for term of two years He shall furnish bond for an amount not less than the amount of money he may handle. Itemized statements of all receipts and expenditures are to be made three times a year The salary of the treas urer is not to exceed $500 a year.
 All money due the school district will be paid by the collector to the treasurer of the school district in- stead of to the county treasurer, as heretofore. The board may contract with any bank or responsible person for the payment of interest on the daily balances in the hands of the treasurer, provided that such contract does not release the bond of the treasurer from liability
 The passage of this bill is strongly recommended. The law is similar to one under which the Fort Smith school district has operated satisfac- torily for several years.
The Pulaskian., 1915-02-05

is quoted in New York at only 8 cents a pound.
 In view of these conditions, what inducement is there for a single farm CT in all the South to plant single acre of cotton? The farmer who will grow cheaper cotton to buy higher breadstuffs when he could grow corn and hay and share in the profits that the markets offer him is not a good business man. That many farmers will awake to this fact is good req son to believe that there will be a re- duction of the cotton acreage, but it will be the figures and not the senti- ment that will work the change in our farming system.
The Pulaskian., 1915-02-05

may be whatever happens to be the cheapest or best in the locality where the building is built. Concrete gives universal satisfaction, but there are places where stone walls or hard burned brick walls are used instead, because the necessary materials are cheaper or more easily obtained.
 mences two or three feet below the main floor so that the siding is con- tinued down to a level with the top of the cellar wall. This is done in some instances to save expense of wall, but the main object is to hold the build ing down close to the ground to re- tain the beautiful, artistic effect of the
The Pulaskian., 1915-02-05

The little bungalow in the picture has a rustic porch built with cobble stones and cement mortar The floor of the porch and the steps leading up to it are smooth concrete with water proof finish, the same as the walk leading in from the street. But rus tic effect is given by the front porch wall and the two solid square but tresses at the corners.
 The porch is roofed by two over hanging projections that are support ed by brackets. The size of the porch is 10 by 16 feet inches, which is quite liberal, even for a bungalow porch. It makes room for considera- ble comfort, which is utilized by pro- viding seats, easy chairs, etc, for use in summer time.
 There is a good cellar the full size of the bungalow, which is divided into compartments by cross walls. The laundry is under the dining room be- cause of the rear outside entrance to the cellar at the side of the back porch, also the ground slopes away at this corner, so that deeper windows are used.
 The main part of the cellar is well underground, because the bungalow was designed for northern city. Lo- cal conditions would naturally make difference in building the cellar, but to retain the real bungalow effect the ground should be graded up in front to almost meet the clapboards, as shown in the drawing.
 The materials for the cellar wall
The Pulaskian., 1915-02-05

room. dining room and kitchen, so ar ranged as to open one into another. Separate from these are two bed rooms, a very small hall, and bath room.
 The most important feature of the floor plan is the large living room, l4 by 20 feet, together with it's large bay window and magnificent fireplace. A built-in seat is planned for the win dow directly in front of the fire
 The dining room is IA by 12 feet in size with double window and two single windows for light. Between the two single windows is a built-ln combination sideboard and buffet. The woodwork of both these rooms is de- signed to match.
 There is a heavy baseboard, crown molding which joints the walls ana ceilings of each room, and plate rall in the dining room, all built to match in one general design The plate rall is a continuation of the cornice at the top of the sideboard. The dining room walls are laiG off in panels sep arated by stiles made to match the holdings
 The woodwork in the two rooms helps very much both in decorating and in the furnishing, by adopting the built-in furniture idea that has been so elaborately worked out by archi- tects. In this way furniture fits house because it grows in place as it is being built. Designs usually are cut out by machinery in factories and shipped in the knockdown, so that car penters put the different parts togeth- CT across the ends or in the corners of rooms where they are meant to go.
 The kitchen is model of neatness and perfection in arrangement when taken together with the pantry, the ice box and the rear porch.
 A wall space at the side of the eel lar stairway gives the proper backing for the sink and kitchen cupboard, with it's workable top, which is next to the large window where there is plenty of light A great deal depends on the laying out of details to make kitchen work easy and attractive. Dark kitchens are not tolerated in these days of white enamel and plenty of daylight.
 This bungalow kitchen is as careful ly arranged and as thoroughly well built as any other room in the house, and it is about as attractive, especially at meal time.
 Besides other kitchen conveniences there is stairway to the cellar that is wide enough for shelves to hold jars of fruit and other eatables that may be easily reached without going into the cellar. The cellar stairway door, like other kitchen details, is planned to open the right way for con Yenience.
 A cellar in connection with bun galow is of more importance than a house cellar. In the first place it is larger, so that it may be partitioned
The Pulaskian., 1915-02-05
Man to Whom World Owes Much.

Charles Martin Hall died at Daytona, Fla, the other day. His name will soon be forgotten by the public, but one of his inventions will continue to serve as an increasingly important factor in the industrial world. Hall discoy- cred the electrolytic process for the manufacture of aluminium. In 1855 aluminium sold for $90 a pound, and was used exclusively in jewelry. It was rare and costly because of the diff ficulty of separating it from the clay in which it abounds. When Hall was conducting his experiments in the lab oratory of Oberlin university, alumni mum was selling for SIP a pound. To day. as a result of his process, Is cents is the quoted price. It now enters into hundreds of household utensils and one automobile factory uses more in year than the whole world pro duced in like time ten years ago.
The Pulaskian., 1915-02-05
Floor Plan.

best bungalow construction. But the main floor is set up to give plenty of head room in the cellar and to raise the living rooms we'll above ground.
 A bungalow requires a wide front door; nothing less than three feet will answer, and wider is better Bunga- lows are built on the wide plan, so that it becomes necessary to maintain width in all. details all the way through from the width of the lot and roof to the width of doors and win dows.
 iThe general plan provides for living
The Pulaskian., 1915-02-05

The School Improvement Associa- tion, at it's meeting on Thursday af- ternoon, changed the meeting date to the first Friday in each month at 3 o'clock D. m. An entertainment is being planned for Washington's birthday
The Pulaskian., 1915-02-05
Construction Makes for Comfort in Either Hot or Cold
 Weather.
SPLENDID CELLAR A FEATURE
May Be Built to Suit Local Conditions, but Main Principles in It's Ar rangement Should Be Pre- served-Living Room an
 important Feature.
By WILLIAM A. RADFoRD.

Mir William A. Radford will answel questions and give advice FREE OF COST on all subjects pertaining to the subject of building, for the readers of this paper. On account of his wide experience as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he is, without doubt the highest authority on all these subjects. Address all inquiries to William A. Radford, No 1927 Prairie avenue, Chicago H., and only enclose two-cent stamp for reply.
The Pulaskian., 1915-02-05

Charles A. Hunter, formerly a mem Der of the city council, will return to Pulaski Heights from Paragould, where recently he has been living, and Will build home here.
The Washington times., 1915-01-10
Fifty Bombs Are Found
In Italians Trunk

TRENTON, n. j., Jan. l0.-About fifty
dynamite bombs and fuses were found
by the police in the home of lnallc Ga
brele, twenty-eight years old. a resi-
dent Of the Italian district of the city.
He is held under arrest, and will be ex-
amined to determine how he came into
possession Of the dynamite, and what
he intended to do with 1t.
The police have been searching the
Italian district of Trenton since the
finding OF an uneXploded bomb in St.
Joachim's Church here, last Monday.
A clew led the police to visit Gabreles
house. and they placed him under ar
rest when he refused to open a trunk.
He told the police he had lost the key.
The trunk was forced open and the
bombs found. They are about eight
inches long and two inches in diameter.