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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1915-04-06
Heavy at ThOmasviiie

Thomasville, April 3.-Begit'i4-
yesterday afternoon. about } O'CLOCK
a steady ~downpour Of rain l+.
until about 8 O'Clock, Mn
it turned to snow and LA
population of the city on aWahei
ing this morning found the earth cox
cred with five inches. At II ci'1t
today it is still showing and the sToH't'
is covered nearly eight inches deer
Old residents say they never saw SI'"
this deep in April before. Many ~
dens were taking on q decided srT-.-
look and coal bins and wood @L z
were in many instances empty
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1915-04-06
DEMONSTRATION At MtEA\i
Missouri Professor Shows How
Care For Orchards.

Bingham School, Mebane. April
A very interesting demonstrau"a =
spraying the pruning was held ri th'
school a short time ago By A-.
CsZmonisk. Professor of hIOrtfcai"fe
in the University of Missouri, Wn" lf
now doing demonstration work
North Carolina. This ~dem0nstI#u.
was appreciated by the school
thorities who consider that the Na'
of the Agricultural Department IS 't
a high order. The exhibit at tht .
State Fair was very fine and h'ii
to the people Of the State.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1915-04-06

nlishment that he car contribute to
the world while he is yet young.
David was court minstrel, called
to soothe the FESTIVE spirit OF the
conscience-smitten king. In all these
experiences, and in the adversltles
that were to follow, the young man
was being prepared for the crown
that was being prepared for him
So God is always making ready for
the tasks thai He has in store for us
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1915-04-06
SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS.

To be happy is not the purpose Of
our being but to deserve b~appine>s.-
Fichte.
The glory Of life is TO love. not To-
be loved; to give, lot to get; to serve.
not to be Served.-Hugh Black
Oh, well. friend Death, good friend
thou art;
1 shall be free when thou art
through
Take all there is-takc hand aud
heart;
There must be somewhere work 4"
do. Helen Hunt.
A Christians Usefulness depends
solely upon his relationship To Christ
fleets the divine likentoS.-Heirv
DrummOnd.
Let the words of my mouJh and
the meditatiOns of my heart be &C
ceptable in Thy sight, . jehovah. my
! Rock, and my RedeemeT.-p>. t9:ft.
In the n1addening maze of things,
And tossed by storm and Hood.
| To one fixed trust my spirit cling;
I know that God is good!
--Whilticr.
No man can get a blessing and keep
it all to himself without having 1T NE
Stagnant water in his soul: bur II Il
OyerfiOvvs to Others it shall become .
perennial spring to himself and I" me
WOrld.-WiltOn Merle Smith.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1915-04-06

My blessed Lord shan
dOne.' Nsl
And | shall enter into ra
wait Il "a-ea .nt
My lamp all trimm'd ana
bright,
That when my Saviour ar
gate, 80
My soul to Him may tai.
flight"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1915-04-06
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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1915-04-06

The heavenly life on ear,h
heaven lovely and desirable y"
who witness it.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1915-04-06

III then ye were raised taa.
with Christ. seek the things tha.
above. where Christ is, seated IN ~,'a
right hand OF Coo"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1915-04-06

IL then sc We're raised To-.
with Christ. seek the thinp. ~.
above, where Christ is. seated ~ ~'
right hand OF COD"
Some deaths are Invitation
eternity. Almost every mann. 80
contemplates those who have gone H..
fore in triumphant death. 500
there be to whom heaven seem
natural habitation. They e1ha1aF
heavenllness when on earth. They
made ready for eternity. and h4}r.3
make others SO. by their eauhIl H..
The life hid with Christ here lzI@T.
not only prepares for the life fellow.
ship above, but il also reveals Chris,
to the world.
70 all OF us there come hours u1a~
we wan to lay down the burdens =
life, and escape its MISUNDERSTANDING
We grow tired Of our own feeble faith
II Of our oft-time SHINING. The cares
Of existence SO crowd upon US that
we cry with the apostle, in his hour
of disbursement, that TO depart and
be with Christ is far better. III such
a mood the thought Of eternity
should be sustaining n hearteninE.
There our powers will not flag. and
our zeal will not faint. Nobody viii
misunderstood us, and We ourselves
shall also know fully" The poor
powers which plague US by Their in
effectiveness will there be EXCHANGED
| for glorious strength. Holiness Viii
be easier there than SHINING is hers.
Endless opportunity-that is what the
new life spells; SO why not wait Tor
it in patient preparation?
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1915-04-06

Eternity. may be a present experj
ence as well as g. prospective ey
p~ectation.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-10-16
Baby Specifications.

The indianapolis Medical Journal
gives in digest from a recent maya
zine article the following requirements
to guarantee an ideal baby:
At birth he should weigh at least six
pounds; at a year about twenty-one
pounds.
At birth he should measure twenty
inches; his sister may be slightly
shorter.
The first year he should increase
seven inches, the second three more,
and from the third to the tenth year
two inches each year.
The fontanelle or soft spot on the
head should close about the nineteenth
month.
Three to Four and a Half Months
Grasp an object that is placed before
him. Hold his head erect, alone.
Seven Months.-Sit alone, unsupport-
ed, and reach for toys.
Eight to Ten Months.-Start to creep.
Some babies never creep, but start to
walk instead.
Ten Months.-Should start to stand,
holding some object.
Eleven Months.-Stand entirely alone.
Twelve to Fourteen Months.-Start
to walk.
One Year.-Say mamma and papa.
Two Years.-Talk quite plainly, know
names Of animals, persons and objects
and put two words together.
Should distinguish one object from
another at four months. He must hear
well, and his teeth must make their
appearance at from five to seven
months.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-10-16
The Pipefish's Pocket.

The kangaroo has always seemed to
have the monopoly of that convenient
way of carrying its babies in a pouch.
but it has been discovered that fish
has the same useful receptacle, which
it uses for precisely the same purpose.
The pipefsh, as it is called from the
length Of its jaws, has pocket on the
underside Of its body nearly half its
length. 1t is found in the male fish
only and is the only part of its body
not covered with large fat plates,
which take the place of scales in its
protective armor.
If pipefish is taken from the water
and its little ones shaken from the
pouch they seem either unable or disin-
clined to swim away. But If the father
Is placed back in the water again all
the little ones Immediately swim back
into the pocket. These curious little
creatures have prehensile tails to use
to hold on to seaweed and prevent
themselves from being carried away by
the tide.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-10-16
The Squirrel.

See the squirrel in the tree.
Pleasant quarters has he;
bis home Is a knothole. convenient and
free.
How he runs on the limb.
Then sits up straight and trim
The rascal He knows we are talking Of
him.
Here he comes, nose In air,
To partake Of your fare.
He's found you have nuts and expects
you to share.
Now he holds up his paws,
And with teeth and with claws
He soon has a goodie bestowed In his
jaws.
Catch him? Well, you may try,
But fear he's too sly.
He sees everything with that bright little
eye.
There! knew you would fail.
With fiirt Of his tail
He's up and away like a leaf on the gale.
Never mind: let him stay
In the treetop and play.
Well find him again when we're walking
this way.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-10-16
FALL HOUSECLEANING.
Suggestions That Will Make This
Nightmare a Little Easier.

Nightmare Little Easier.
To clean wicker chairs wash with
salt and water, then rub as dry as pos
sible and place in the open air to finish
drying.
salt moistened with lemon juice Then
wash with hot water and soapsuds.
To clean marble basins make a paste
of whiting and soft soap and apply il
with a soft cloth. Rinse with cold wa.
ter and rub dry.
To polish steel tenders, ETC., after
cleaning with emery paper sprinkle
powdered bath brick on the surface and
polish with a channels leather.
To clean white paint wiring a cloth
out in hot water, then dip it in bran
and gently rub the paint. Sponge of
with cold water and polish with a
white rag dipped in whiting.
To destroy moths in carpets or cur.
tains spread a damp cloth over the part
and iron till dry with hot iron. The
steam will destroy any eggs, and the
moths will not attack the place again.
To clean brass cut lemon in half,
dip 1t In kitchen salt and rub over the
brass till the stains disappear. Then
rinse in warm water and polish with a
buster dipped in powdered whiting.
Cloudy decanters can be cleaned with
vinegar and salt. Put handful of salt
and half a cupful of vinegar in the de-
canter and shake well, then empty and
rinse with warm water.
To clean oriental rugs first beat the
rug thoroughly, then brush to remove
all dirt. Rub over with q stiff brush
dipped in warm soapsuds to which a
little ammonia has been added and rub
dry with a soft rag.
To clean linoleum rub well with soap.
then wipe off with a flannel wrung out
In hot water. Allow to get quite dry.
then polish with any floor polish. Aft
er this treatment the linoleum will keep
clean and bright for quite long time.
Keep a lump of kitchen salt in the
sink. 1t will dissolve slowly and keep
the pipe clean and the sink fresh and
wholesome.
Sprinkle carpets before sweeping with
salt instead of tea leaves. 1t keeps the
dust down more effectively, and the
carpets look fresher and wear better.
as salt prevents moths attacking them
Oil stains can be removed from linen
and cotton goods by rubbing the mate
rial on both sides with talcum powder
The powder should be left on for few
hours and then brushed of.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-10-16
ooooOoOoooOO OooOOOOOOO

Velvet striped geOrgette Grape in a
midnight blue shade is used to fashion
this frock. Please note how cleverly
the velvet stripe has been arranged to
form the bodice and part of the skirt,
even the flare, which is cut off by a
band Of Russian squirrel and ends in a
deep founce of plain Grape. This ma
terial furnishes the sleeves, which are
cuffed with a patch of velvet stripe.
The collar is of squirrel, while the vest
is white georgette Grape fastened with
ball crochet buttons. With this gor-
geous gown goes a midnight blue vel
vet hat of tall crown and wide trim
that gives just the hint of a poke in
front, while huge pink rose accentu-
ates the heavy ribbon band.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-10-16
Shut Your Eyes.

This is a funny little game, enjoyed
by every one. If one has never tried it
Is very amusing to find anything with
your eyes shut or to guess distance.
First place a piece of paper on the
floor in front of you, shut your eyes,
take two steps backward. then try to
walk to the paper and pick it up. Then
stick a pin in the wall about four feet
up and try to pick it of blindfolded.
Stand about four to six feet from the
table, shut your eyes and then try to
walk up to it without knocking
against it.
Many other tricks may be devised to
show how much we depend on our
sight.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-10-16

In a recent interview Miss Mabel T.
Boardman states:
81 should like every American WON
an to understand elementary hygiene,
home care of the sick and first aid to
the injured. l should like her to have
a reliable teacher, however.
''In their relief work American wom-
en- need discipline and organization
more than they need impulse and en-
thusiasm. We had examples Of this so
repeatedly when the war first broke
wanted to help. Will you go to the
registers Office and do this or that? we
would ask. oh, 1 don't think l am
suited for that will you go here or
there? No; 1 don't care for that
And so it went. The women had no
idea Of doing what was needed to be
done, no idea of obeying orders, as it
were, and this in spite Of the fact that
they meant to be helpful.
''Then also the women have been so
apt to want to push the personal note
to its limits. They prepare boxes for a
particular family in a particular coun-
try and never stop to think that the de-
livery Of such a specialized parcel
would be practically impossible. The
case of the women who made pajamas
and put molasses candy in the pockets
illustrates my point. The candy melted
and ruined the pajamas, of course, and
all the fine fervor that prompted the
act was Offset by the utter inefhciency.
'"The Red Cross aims at perfect or
ganization. 1t is the only official or
ganization for relief that the govern
ment has and therefore the only one
that the foreign countries respect
For that reason American women can
do their best relief work in connection
with the Red Cross. Private enterprise
doesn't get very far. Women can start
their little bands for European relief,
but they can't get their supplies
through. Being unofficial, their pass
ports come twice as hard, if at all.
'The Red Cross is absolutely respect
ed, though there have been reports
that Red Cross ambulances have been
fired at. This has never been true ex-
cept when the cross could not be seen
at q distance. OF course ambulance
drivers and nurses at the front take
their chances. That is the fortune of
war, not the deliberate attack Of fight
ing ranks.
'The Red Cross wants American wo-
men to learn how to obey instructions,
to follow orders, to be helpful in the
right way, which is in any way that
comes to hand.
'1n time of peace" says Miss Board
man, women have patriotic duty, and
that is again concerned with the health
of the nation. This time women's work
is preventive, however, not curative"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-10-16
To Reduce.

The following exercise is an excel
lent one to practice If you wish to re-
duce an extended abdomen. Place the
right foot forward about eighteen inch
es and raise the arms above the head.
Bend the body to the left, to the front
and to the right, endeavoring to reach
the floor with the finger tips. Keep the
left knee rigid, but bend the right Just
a little. Inhale deeply when rising and
exhale when bending. Continue this
exercise until you are fairly tired, a.
ternating feet
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-10-16

Sage green crepe de chine is used for
this pretty gown. The skirt is corded
to simulate a miniature hoopskirt and
finished around the bottom with walls
OF Troy instead of the conventional
scallops. The blouse falls over more
walls of Troy and is finished with a
tasseled tie. Finest cream colored en-
broidery affords the turnover collar
and v shaped chemisette, and the but
terfiy bow on the child's Dutch cut hair
Is wide cream satin ribbon.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-10-16
Photo by American Press Association.

Five hundred babies and little boys
and girls took part in the baby parade
held recently at Yonkers, N. Y. And, to
make the event Of more than usual in
terest, the parade was reviewed by
Governor Whitman Of New York state
and Mrs. Whitman. The governor
placed the crown Of roses upon the head
Of Miss Gladys Sutherland, who was
the queen of the day, and then the
queen sat by the governors side while
the procession went by-quite an honor
for a little miss Of eight years. The
judges had difficult task to select the
winners, so uniformly handsome were
the little paraders. The little girl here
pictured won a prize. She is Miss Ruth
Ryder, and she rode in a beautiful
flower decorated carriage constructed
to represent a seashell.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-10-16
A Eiuhtind Monkey,

I'm one of the Belgian regiments is
a perky little monkey mascot" says
Home Notes of London. HE wears a
jersey and cap, and his wrinkled face
Is very wise and sad. He looks as If
he could tell US far more than the
newspapers know about this terrible
war! He has been through some Of
the hottest Of the fighting, and the
men of his regiment are very proud
Of their mascot
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-10-16
Use For Old Waists.

Make use of your embroidered waists
that are out or style by making them
into slip-over corset covers. Cut out
the sleeves and open underarm seams,
sew up the back or front, finish with
small tucks or strips of lace. Cut out
the neck large enough to slip over the
head. Cut in shape from shoulder to
underarm, finish with lace and put q
draw ribbon around the waist.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-10-16

Except for the chOker and cuffs Of
sealskin and a row of black novelty
buttons, which stop at the waist line,
this neat suit is devoid of trimming.
The wooden is of the best quality, and
both the skirt and the coats peplum
have a marked flare. Please note how
patent leather boots and the black
satin toque with its natty little brush
accentuate the dark note of the seal
skin.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-10-16
A Pretty Economy,

Instead Of buying expensive jardi-
nieres for your plants. paint the ordi-
nary flowerpots and saucers with an
oil paint to harmonic with the color
scheme of the room. Pots painted a
soft leaf green or chinese blues are
wary quaint and decorative.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-10-16
Re,xsra of Rust

When relaying carpets after scrub
bling the floor be sure that the boards
are thoroughly dry, or the tacks win
rust and stain the carpet.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-10-16

This attractive workbasket is of
straw In its natural color, and the lin
ings are Of heavy gobelin blue silk
The quaint scissors are OF the best
steel, and the other fixtures-bodkin,
thimble, needleease and ribbon shut
tle-are Of hand carved ivory. The silk
top drawn up with a handsome silk
cord will keep dust out of the interior.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-29

cakes. ices and minis being in this
form. Large red hearts were suspended
from the chandeliers About the rooms
were red carnations and ferns in tall
vases and red candles, in crystal sticks
tied with bows of red tulle. In playing
bridge the first prize was won by Mrs.
Jas Vance. Mrs. Frank Turner won the
second prize. Mrs. Lee OrndOrff won
the consolatio prize. a twos course
luncheon was served when the games
were over. Mrs. j. A. Murdoch and Mrs
NJ H. Boomer assisted the hostess in
entertaining. Assisting her in serving
were Misses Zoe Ratliff, Nell Boomer
and Helen Murdoch. Among the guests
present were Mesdames VIII T. owen,
NJ H. Boomer, j. a. MURDOCH, J. A Ben
nett, J. d. Love Jaspar Woodbridge
Park Pitman, Jessie Belk De Blanc, W.
H. LOretZ, Z. NJ. Whitaker, NJ Maggie,
Charles J. Anstrand, Horace Hayes, J.
A. Pickett, ". b. Scott, c. q. Kelly. Hal
E. Christie, Joseph Dwyer, Batelle
White, Frank Turner, Lee Orndorff, ].
Il. Mckenzie, DeBlanC. Herman Andreas,
John II. Grant J. B. Watson, r. B. HO-
man, ID Baker Smith, ". E Miller,
Claude 3. Hudspeth, II. r. AIcCHntOck
T. T. Kimbell. j.. d. Hughes C. II. Fin
ley. c. p. Brown, J. a. Wright, J. j. Gill
lett, r. COngdOn, H. H. Stark, James
Vance, S. M. Walrrop, V. r. Stiles, Pey-
ton Brown, J. II. Pruett, Misses Hattie
Mae Loretz, Maude Strickland and Jet
tie Pruett
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-29
e Pasonns Amnu.

Mrs. j. o. Forbes is visiting in Cliff
ton, Arizona.
S. $ Nichols, of Ell Paso, is at Ex-
cclsior Springs. Missouri, for his health
William Hunt, of Ell Pas0. is in EX-
celsior Springs Missouri, for a short
time.
Miss Sarah Small accompanied by
her mother, Mrs. w n. Small, left Ell
Paso this afternoon for Minneapolis,
Mimi, where Miss Small will reeuter
the Graham Hall School for Girls. Mrs.
Small win visit for a short time with
her daughter. Mrs. Maurice l. Flagg.
A farewell dinner for Miss Small was
given Thursday night by DR.. Hugh
Grouse at Hotel Paso del Norte. A
tall silver candelabra Ornamented the
center of the table and about it pink
carnations and ferns were banked. At
taChed to the Candelabra branches
were quaint favors. tied with pink
ribbons. Swapping favors were at each
guests plate. The dinner guests were
Misses Sarah Small Katherine Foster,
Vera Grouse, Sonia Grouse. Esme
Grouse, DR.. kavin .. Lynch and the
host
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-29
The Army.

Mai. W. Z. Lewis, brigade surgeon OF
the I;fgbtb infantry brigade received
orders this morning 70 go to the Pre-
sidio. san Francisco, for station. He
Will leave in a few days.
Flour is going up, but the weight of
our delicious bread remains the saihe,
oolr FOR tbe labels. Gem Steam Baking
Advertisement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-29
USING SOAP
SPOILS THE HAIR

Soap should be used very sparing-
~, if at all, if you want to keep
your hair looking its best. Most
soaps and prepared shampoos con-
tain too much alkali. This dries
the scalp. makes the hair brittle,
and ruins it.
The best thing for steady use is
just ordinary mulsified cocoanut oil
(which is pure and greaseless), is
cheaper and better than soap or
anything else you can use.
One or two teaspoonfuls viii
cleanse the hair and scalp thorough
~. Simply moisten the hair with
water and rub it in. 1t makes an
abundance of rich. creamy lather
which rinses out easily. removing
every particle of dust, dirt. dam
druff and excessive oil. The hair
dries quickly and evenly, and it
leaves the scalp soft and the hair
fine and silky. bright, lustrous.
fluffy and easy to manage
You can get mulsified cocOanut oil
at any pharmacy, and a few ounces
viii supply every member Of the
family for mOnths.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-29
THE TRUTH
ABOUT CATARRH
Germ Disease That Can Be stopped
BY kiIIing Germs Which Cause Il.

Germ Disease That Can Be stopped
BY Killing Germs Which Cause IL.
A good many claims are made for
this and that remedy for Catarrh and
doubtless, if YOU are a sufferer from
this disease, you have yourself tried
many of them and received no per-
manent benefit.
The fact remains. however. that
there is a way to get rid of catarrh
forever and certainly the method most
likely to succeed and to cure where
all else has failed is one that your own
druggist has so much faith in that he
viii sell it to you on positive guar
antee of success or money back.
That's exactly the way that Kelly
e Pollard and many other leading drug
gists in this vicinity are selling Hy-
Omei. the great Catarrh germ killer, a
wonderful medicated but pleasant
smelling air which you breathe into
your nose, throat and lungs through
a small inhaling device that druggists
furnish with it. HyOmei is made from
the pure healing oil of Eucalyptus
combined with other powerful germi-
cidal ingredients and il not only clears
the sore, swollen, inflamed membranes
of your nose and throat, but 1t goes
farther and does more. Its penetrat-
ing air is absolute and positive death
to every catarrh germ in your system.
Tt destroys them utterly And when
the germs so the disease and all its
disagreeable symptoms stop. If you
have Catarrh breathe HyOmei It's
the only sensible thing to do and you
gain nothing and lose much by walt
ing. Don't trust to memory Cut
this out Of the paper now and take it
in to your druggist the very next
time you pass his store. Insist on get
ting the complete outfit which includes
the free rubber inhaler as it is very
necessary to use this inhaler to get
best results.-Advertise