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The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-10-21
Separate Skirts for Fall Wear.

Separate skirts, which for many
years have been associated with the
summer season, are offered in very At
tractive models for autumn weir.
The new skirts are made on c,rculsr
lines, and many of them have xre. .eful
redingote tunics, becoming alikv to tho
stout or slim figure.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-10-21
Warrior of Today.

w VI way
George Wharton Pepper said at a
luncheon at the Pittsburgh training
camp for officers:
THE methods of warfare have
changed enormously in the past year
The sword, for example, is no longer
carried. The sword has quite disap-
peared from war.
"A story comes from the Argonne
about French chasseur who took a
German officer prisoner. The cha 81
a boy, tyro, said to the officer:
"'Give up your sword"
But the officer shook his head and
answered:
81 have no sword to give up. But
wont my vitriol spray, my oil projec-
tor or my gas cylinder do as well.?'
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-10-21
implement Generally Used.

implement Generally Used.
"Sir, we are starting new railroad
and want your daughter to drive the
first spike."
II have no doubt she will consider
it an honor to off1ciate."
THANK you. We have provided a
small gold spike Also a silver ham
mer."
lone minute. l don't think she
could drive spike with hammer.
Better provide hair BRUSH"
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-10-21

easy reach of the bather without any
fear of these articles slipping into the
water.
1t is composed of two pieces of we'll
planed board. one-half inch in thick.
ness and Is inches in length. The back
board is 10 inches in width and the
dront 8 inches in width These two
boards are joined together with .tri-
angular pieces of wood fastened on at
either end with thin sharp nails. At
the upper edge, at the back OF the
holder. two large picture rings are
screwed, In BY which 1t may b. sus.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-10-21
Are They Still Friends Z

Are They Still Friends7
The young women present were dis
cus5ing their ages. And one of the
girls said:
II don't know what it is about my
appearance, but everybody always
guesses me lot younger than l really
am"
And another of the girls answered,
oh, so sweetly:
"Oh, that's after they have heard
you talk, isn't it, dear?"
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-10-21

ralgia, cramps in
my muscles, pres
sure or sharp pain
on the top Of my
head and nervous
dizzy spells. I had
O b er symptoms
showing that my
T%sl
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-10-21
Speaking From Experience.

CXPcT
PA. what is the first line of de.
fense?'"
THAT depends on the circumstances,
son. If this country were at war, the
first line of defense would be the navy
When a mans married, it's usually the
telephone line, by which he tries to
square himself before he comes home. "
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-10-21
LOGICAL,

do you know, l think Dick acts
rather bashful when he's with you?"
Maybe so, but you should see him
when we are where no one can see
u.s."
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-10-21
SAVED MINISTER'S LIFE,

Rev. w. H. Warner, Frederick, Nd,
writes: my trouble was Sciatica.
My back was affected and took the
form Of Lumbago. 1 also had Neu-
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-10-21

the wrist part fastens in as snugly as
glove. Happily this is so, for it is
one of the best lines a woman can
adopt if she wants her hand to look
well.
The sleeve that is gathered to a
small cap at the shoulder, bulges out
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-10-21
Purple Is Autumn's Favorite.

Purple Is Autumn's Favorite.
In the realm of fashion, where many
delightful rumors come true, it is
said that purple will be a favored
color for late summer and autumn
Soft shades and wistaria, as well as
the very deep shades of reddish pur-
pie, all bid for recognition. Dark COL
ors have already gained such promi-
hence one sees little Of the bright COL
Ors
The tango and other brilliant, harsh
colors which have been so popular
have entirely passed, and black and
navy blue are most favored by FASH
ion leaders for suits, dresses and
coats.
In line with the craze for things
black and white are the new hand
bags of silk, which have striped lin
ing to match, or in direct contrast, are
gayly lined with lowered satins or
silk. The handles are of the black
and white silk or of black moire az
when the bag is all black, ornamented
with the gilt clasps.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-10-21

over the elbow and is held in below
is the one that the majority of
French designers have sent over. It
has taken the place of the bell;
shaped sleeve which was featured
last winter in coats and frocks. That
style is out, unless it is occasionally
used on luxurious long topcoat Of
velvet or fur.
The eighteenth century sleeve,
which is made of white batiste or
organdie and ends with q frlll over
the hand, held in place by tight
bracelet of black velvet ribbon, ID
returned to fashion; it is used on
that new kind of winter house
frocks which Nine. Joire of the house
of Paquin accentuates, made of taf-
feta and organdie, of velvet and or
candle. These sleeves are placed in
jumper blouse Of blue or black taf-
feta, and there is wide band Of tho
same summerlike material on the
skirt or edging the ends of the sash.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-10-21

In Europe, where half the women are
in mourning, this hat, which cour-
neur Of Paris, its designer, has ap-
propriateIy called the "War Brides
Hat" is meeting quite a vogue
among the young widows, who ap-
preciate its smartness and chioness!
It is made of black crepe, with q
touch of white veil, and is draped.
permitting it to hang loose down the
back.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17
UNNECESSARY LOSS
IN MANURE HEAPS
Escape of Nitrogen Through
Heating Where Piles Are
Deep Is Considerable.

City manure can be bought more
cheaply in some seasons of the year
than in others 1t is common practice
to throw the carloads of manure In
large piles to wait for use later on
The chief losses come through heat
ing and teaching when manure is left
exposed. The amount Of loss depends
upon the conditions under which the
manure is kept
Heaps may be made so deep that
there is relatively small loss from
teaching, but in such case the escape
of nitrogen through heating is very
great Under average barnyard con-
ditions a loss from 25 to so per cent
is expected from piles Of manure ex-
posed for a few months.
Even at the best, when manure is
kept under a roof and is hard packed
and is supplied with the right amount
of moisture to prevent heating, the
loss is supposed to be 10 per cent.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17
LEGUMES ARE GOOD
NITRATE PRODUCERS
On Average Farm Such Crops
Should Be Depended Upon to
Act as Soil BenefaCtorS.

1.-THE legumes as a source of nitrate
are rather too slow in action to give
real immediate profits when used to
produce great money crops" This is
the statement made by an advocate of
the use of nitrate of soda on American
soils.
Such a statement should not lead
anyone away from the main fact that
legumes grown with other crops in a
field benefit those other crops the first
year. The second year the soil itself
is much better from having grown the
legumes than if nitrate of soda had
been used and no Iegumes grown.
Legumes are our natural nitrate pro-
ducers. The nitrogen is cheaper, too,
when furnished US in this form. And
yet we should remember sodium nj
trate for it's value in getting quick re-
suits. 1t is beneficial to almost every
crop when applied in the right
amounts and at the right time. For
quick results when starting a pasture
on poor land, as an application to or
chard soil for Fastening fruit, in mar
ket gardens where crops demand much
nitrogen, and in many other places
sodium nitrate is indispensable. Such
crops as potatoes, garden and truck
crops grown in colder sections need
Quick-acting nitrates in addition to le-
gume nitrogen to push the crops be-
fore the organic source is ready.
But on the average extensive farm
let US depend largely upon the legume.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17
ERADICATE INSECTS
in POULTRY FLOCK
Pests Live on Production of Skin
and Fragments of Feathers
Recipe for Powder.

1t does not take long for lice to give
a flock Of hens something to think
about besides laying eggs The of
spring from a single pair of lice will in
eight weeks amount to 125, 900.
These pests live on the production
of the skin and fragments of feathers.
1t is not so much what they get as
nourishment from the fowl that hurts,
as the violent itching and pain they
cause. They spread rapidly as they
breed. The lice from one hen may
spread through the entire flock Lice
breed most rapidly in poorly venti-
lated quarters and on poorly fed, weak
stock. The bird that looks sickly is
the one most likely to be infested.
Provide the flock with a dust bath
and apply the following homemade
powder: To one part of crude car
bolic acid and three parts Of gasoline.
add enough plaster OF paris to take up
the liquid and mix thoroughly. Spread
out and let dry. If it is too lumpy run
through q sieve. Store away in tight
cans. Work this powder well into the
feathers, especially in the fun and IN
der the wings. Repeat in ten days and
make a thorough job of it
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17

No one can tell when the bride of
today will introduce the mode of to-
day in some detail of her wedding
gown, be it ever so conventional in
style For since her choice of fabrics
may lie anywhere from tulIe to bro
cade, falling upon the nghtest or the
heaviest or any of the gradations be-
tween. she has as wide a choice in
design. This follows because she must
adapt style to the fabric. and there
fore we have wedding gowns and
wedding gowns, no two alike and all
interesting.
But brides are apparently of one
mind as to the treatment of the bodice
Nearly all of them choose the conven-
tiOnal long sleeve and the unconven-
tional Vshaped neck, more or less
low.
AS to skirts, they may be short and
wide, in thin materials, and unframed.
A gfrlish French model of lace and
chiffon was made even little shorter
than ankle length. with wide panel of
lace down the front, broadening to-
ward the bottom. The skirt fared de-
cidedly. Having departed in an Cd
posite direction from the conventional
mode thus far, the designer appears
to have repented. The very long
sleeves of chiffon and very high neck
In the lace bodice made a humble and
contrite apology for the engaging
frivolity of the skirt.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17
ESSENTIAL TO KEEP
ALL PIGS THRIFTY
One of Most Important Things Is
to Stop Leaks and Get Rid
of the BoarderS.

A large part of the profits in hog
raising depends on the thrift and
health of the herd. The pig that is
stunted never is so profitable as the
one that is kept thrifty and growing.
One of the most important problems
hog growers have to solve is to stop
the leaks and get rid of the boarders,
lice and worms, says Farmers Mail
and Breeze. Going out of the hog bust
ness is not the remedy. 1t may pre-
vent direct losses in an occasional
year such as the past one has been,
but it will not utilize the feed grown
on the farm and keep up the soil fer
tility.
Failure to use the feeds available
to the best advantage is one of the
biggest leaks in the hog business. 1t
is poor policy to try to raise and fat
ten hogs on pasture without grain.
The successful farmer will provide
pasture for his hogs every month in
the year if possible, and he will feed
enough grain in addition to the pas
ture to keep his breeding hogs in good
condition The grain fed ought to
provide some growth material as well
as fat-forming material. Loss often is
due to a failure to recognize the fact
that the fattening period with most
hogs is but a continuation of the grow
ing period, and that the greatest diff
ference in the rations used during the
two periods should be in the amount
rather than in the kind of feed fed.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17

The outing cap, which can be easily
converted into an auto bonnet, and is
made of stuff that will stand the stress
of wind and weather, needs not to be
recommended. 1t speaks for itself and
Its talking points are Tnanswerable.
AS a rule these caps are made of
mercerized poplin or Palm Beach
cloth, although pongee. taffeta and
some other fabrics are occasionally
used. Mercerized poplin and Palm
Beach cloth are cotton materials in
weaves so attractive that they are
often combined with silk and lose
nothing by this close association with
it. Both these materials are washable
and strong.
Machine stitching and narrow silk
braid are relied upon to furnish the
decorative features in these useful
caps. Sometimes they are used to-
gether. The brims and crowns ARE
often in contrasting colors, or the
brims are faced with color different
from that in the body of the cap. Fa-
yorite combinations are those made
OF pongee-colored cloth with bright
green, blue, black or red introduced in
the brim facings.
Wells are either of the same color
as the body of the cap or like the con-
trasting color used. They are about
two yards long and three-quarters Tor
less) in width. When the cap is to be
used for motoring they slip through
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17

object should be to produce as many
as possible of the same general we'll
fixed characteristics: uniformity Of
size, style, conformation, general quail
tiles and color markings. The nearer
a lot of animals conform to the same
ideal the higher price they will COM
mand.
Just to give an example of a poor
selection of a sire, I will cite a case
1 saw recently 1t was a herd Of
swine numbering over two hundred.
There were ten brood sows-no two
alike in any respect, color not ex-
cepted, as black, red, white and black
spotted, as well as some red and white
spotted. Let US look at the sire. He
was of the nondescript class-neither
a bacon nor a lard hog, with long
nose, long legs, rainbow back and
large ears What would you be willing
to pay for such pigs? I can give you
the sizes, as I saw several six-months-
old pigs weighed by the butcher who
had purchased them. They averaged
50 pounds Just think of it, One
weighed 81 pounds, and it was not
from lack of feed, for they were well
fed twice a day.
This shows the influence the sire
has on the herd. Had this breeder
kept a good sire, he would have raised
an entirely different lot Of pigs and
some in which a profit could be an
ticipated over and above the expense
Of raising.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17
Hint Did Its Work

When the young British officer. or
dered to the front, called on his tailor
to get q fresh outfit, the tailor could
not forget that there was an unset
tied account
But he felt nervous about brOsching
the subject.
81 see the enemy" said the young
officer, has had a check"
Lucky enemyi" said the tailor,
Bistfully-
The young officer looked puzzled for
a moment and then took the gentle
hint Next day the bill was settled
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17
New Hat Model.

One of the prettiest transparent hat
models is shown in a shop which
caters to exclusive patronage, writes
New York correspondent. The crown,
a round bunchy. denied tam-o'-shanter,
is of neapolitan and the brim is
naught but a wide stiffened ruff1e of
malines, so full that the ruff1e curves
up and down bonnily at the edges. If
desired, so that the malines will long
er keep its shape, the ruff1e may be
supported with satin-covered wire.
bent to accommodate the natural
curves of the ruff1e and extending In
a few radiating spokes from the crown
as well. If the malines ruf1e is I'M
supported by wire, then the malines
must be renewed from time to time.
and very stir variety must be OBJ
tanned.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17
V WILLIAM G. cHR1sMANO

By WILLIAM G. CHRISMAN.)
The selecting of the head Of herd
is a question which deserves much
more thought and consideration than
the average farmer thinks when the
subject first presents itself; and yet
it is one of the most important ques
tions with which the breeder has to
deal Why?
Because the sire is the foundation
upon which the herd is built; just as
no good structure can be erected with
out a firm foundation, neither can a
good herd be established without a
good sire at its head
In selecting a head for your herd,
the record must be closely examined,
not only of this particular animal, but
also the record of his sire and dam
for generations. If he is an animal
of good type, possessing the charac-
teristics peculiar to his breed, and has
weIl-established blood lines, you can
transmit these characteristics to his
offspring.
Since the male represents exactly
one-half of the foundation of the herd,
it is much cheaper, from a business
standpoint, to purchase and maintain
one good animal that represents so
much blood of the herd and has such
a marked power or influence upon
the characteristics of such a large mum
Der of animals.
In raising animals of any kind one
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17
WANTED TO SEE THE RESULT
Little Willie Evidently Had at Some
Time Beheld = Slot Machine
in Operation.

There are some very funny things
in a big store besides the things the
girls say about the floor walker or
Il fancies the ribbOn-counter boys
have about the personalities OF buy
ers and heads Of departments
For instance: The other day a
small lad, with an unmistakable stamp
of the country, was trailing his moth
er along through a big store He was
hanging back, and she was pulling.
The boy never had been in q big
store, and the place was full Of many
wonders
All of sudden his pulling and lag
ging became a stubborn and pro
nounced utter stoppage-
Come on, Willie" said the mother.
Jaw, nav, wait" begged the boy
mo" protested his mother. Whats
the matter with you?"
Look" cried the boy. He was
pointing to a young man leaving an
employees time clock, which the
young man had just punched
Wait, nav" continued Willie, 81
want to see what he wins"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17

'In my 30 years experience as q
teacher and practitioner along by
gienic lines" says q Calf physician, Il
have never found a food TO compare
with Grape-Nuts for the benefit Of the
general health of all classes Of people
81 have recommended Grape-Nuts
for number Of years TO patients with
the greatest success and every years
experience makes me more enthus1as-
tic regarding its use.
Il make il q rule to always recon-
mend Grape-N1ts when giving my pa
tients instructions - to diet. for 1
know Grape-Nuts can be digested b.
anyone
As for myself, when engaged IN
much mental work my diet twice
day consists OF Grape-NGts and rich
cream find it just the thing TO build
up and keep the brain in good Working
order.
'1n addition. Grspe-Nuts always
keeps the digestive organs N = pr
feet, healthy tone" Name giEea hy
Postum Co, Battle Greek. Mich
Strong endorsements Ike the above
from physicians ali over the country
have stamped GrzPe-Nuts ths Do8
scientific food IN the world
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17

slides sewed at the sides of the cap.
The brims turn up or down and re-
main in almost any position the wear
er may want. The wells may be tied
about the cap in big bows and become
trimming in an emergency requiring
something more pretentious looking
than the cap unadorned. The clever
girl may be trusted to ring all the
changes possible with these classy bits
of headwear, which are, by the way, so
inexpensive that everyone may own
them. JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17
Rich Loot.
rambling

Brown was happily rambling
through the land Of dreams one night
when he suddenly awakened to find
the long barrel of pistol unpleasantly
close to his face.
Utter one word" cried a strong
voice back Of the formidable gun, and
you are a dead man"
Pm not saying one word" was the
meek rejoinder OF the submissive
Brown
What I want" continued the bur
glar, without lowering the pistol, lis
every single valuable that you have in
the house, and I want them quickly"
"All right, old man." promptly re-
piled Brown, digging up a slip Of paper
and handing it to the burglar. Here
is the combination to the refrigerator. .
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17
Wearisome Proposition.

We'll, Mirandy," said Mrs. Bosby-
shell to her cook, 81 hear it rumOred
that you are going to be married again,
this time to joe"
Nom. I amt gwine git married
again, Miss Lucy" replied Mirandy.
I'm very fond O. Joe, but amt gwine
mahry him.
Whats the trouble?" asked Mrs
Bosbyshell.
Amt no trouble, Miss Lucy" said
Mirandy, but yo' see 1 done been
mahried three times already, an tell
yo' de truff I'm gittin' mighty tiahed
payin' out good money to dem undah-
takahs."
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17
DAISY FLY KILLER


Shrapnel is most effective against
prone skirmishers at ranges from
1000 to 5000 meters, when burst
twenty-eight to twenty-five meters
short Of the target, and against stand
ing skirmishes at the same ranges
when burst ffty-sfx to forty-ive ne
tiers short OF the target Black also
points out that q single shrapnel from
a light field howitzer produces q
greater number Of hits when the point
Of burst is favorably situated than one
fired from q field gun
Shrapnel is also playing q most i'm
pOrtant part in aerial warfare. and OF
these antiaircraft shrapnel, all o.
which embOdy the same general e.
sentials, there is perhaps none more
effective than that known as -Ehrhardt
antiaircraft shrapnel
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17
New Refticoats.

The phases of the new petticOat are
many We have princess slips of
silk, batiste, crepe de chine, held
over the shoulders with straps Of
ribbon and deliberately trimmed
about the hem with wide fiounces Of
lace, plated organdie, chiffon or net,
caught here and there with bouquets
of delicately tinted French flowers.
They measure from four to six yards
about the hem, and sometimes little
1S45 pantalettes, made of materials to
match the petticoat, are worn beneath.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17

The veil worn with this gown was
of Iace-bordered net, ample as to full
ness and long enough to lie a few
inches on the floor.
Nothing could be much simpler In
design than the splendid wedding
gown of one of New YoTks spring
brides. 1t was made of white and sill
yer brocade with white satin court
train, and cut in the empire style. The
skirt and waist were in one. The
skirt, long and only moderately full
hung close to the figure. The baby
waist had a V-shaped neck and very
long sleeves of net. The train was
bordered with wide lace, and hand
some lace veil was arranged in man
tilla fashion over the hair. 1t fell part
ly over the train
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17
Dresses for the Small Girl.

For everyday wear plain-colored fab
RIGS, as well as smart plaids, checks
and neat stripes are used for chill
dren's dresses. Many are in bolero
effect, some are made in Russian style,
others have suspender skirts, while
still others are a modification of the
MILDLY and the norfolk. Guimpes are
made of lawn, organdie or handker-
chief linen. Belts are OF patent
leather, suede or seIf-material. Pock-
cts often give smart finishing touch.
These srs 4 various kj"ds. including