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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-05
USING HEN MANURE
AND ASHES is BAD
Ohio Experiment Station Gives
Reply to Question as to Fer
tiIization of Soil.

The Ohio experiment station has re-
use ashes and hen manure to the best
advantage in fertilizing the soil. The
best answer the station gives to the
question is: Don't. Ashes are about
one-third lime, but no material con-
tanning lime, in the form in which 1t is
contained in ashes, should be mixed
with moist manure, as the lime will
cause the liberation Of a considerable
part Of the nitrogen in the manure
and it will escape as ammonia gas.
Ashes and dry hen manure may be
mixed Immediately before applying
the manure, as the ammonia will most
ly be absorbed and held by the soil.
The proper material to nix with man
ure is acid phosphate, as this serves
to fix the ammonia instead of Hberat-
ing it and also re-enforces the manure
with phosphorus, which is the element
most needed by most soils similar to
that in Ohio. Acid phosphate sprinkled
over the dropping boards will reduce
the loss of ammonia and increase the
effectiveness of the manure.
A mixture of 250 pounds dry hen
manure, $50 pounds acid phosphate
and 100 pounds unleached hardwood
ashes will contain practically the
same quantities of ammonia, pics
phoric acid and potash as would be
carried in 800 pounds of 2-10-2 fer
tilizer. By using a sand sieve and a
wooden pestle to pulverize the man
ure such a mixture may be applied
with the ordinary fertilizer drill, and
if the ashes are not added until with
in few days of the application there
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-05

The Japan Iris requires much differ
ent treatment while very easily han.
died when their requirements are un.
derstood, yet they are somewhat tickle
The best results are obtained when
the soil is very rich, well watered
and kept hoed st all times.
Never allow weeds to attain any
start in their beds as they cannot re-
sist the encroachments of rapid
strong-growing weeds.
Plant them deeply SO that the
crowns are fully three inches below
the soil level Plant late in October
Of very early fn the spring
Water we'll after doing it. They
may be planted at almost any time
if the soil is allowed to adhere to the
roots and kept well watered for at
least two weeks. In fact they should
never be allowed to become dry.
Give them deep hoeing and good
mulching Of manure during August or
September, and hoe it into the. soil
thoroughly.
Ills ISClO1ui1l olO1lAO6l Gnu oAL1AAoA
types require much the same attention
and treatment as Japan Iris, but they
will stand any amount of dryness.
Iris Germanica, Susiana, Pumila and
similar types require the same treat
ment.
A good list o. Iris Japan is blue jay
deep purple blue; Mt. Blanc, fine
white; Pyramid, deep blue, golden
base; Elizabeth. fine white; Oshokun
tho deepest purple-blue; w. T. Butter
field, entire white edged with magenta
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-05
SOME TIMELY HINTS

Take down the curtains and roll UP
the shades. Give the plants all the
light possible and plenty of fresh air.
Ferns should have soil of pure
leaf-mold with a little sand added,
abundance of light and air, but no
sunshine Keep moist in a cool room
away from dust and furnace heat.
All roses that can be transplanted
with safety in the fall should be at
tended to- A rose SO planted gets
all the good of the early spring wealth
er and is better prepared to wit
stand the heat and dryness of sum-
mer
Shelter the house plants on The
veranda week or so before bringing
inside, to accustom them to the change
by degrees. taking them in on cool
nights, and setting them out during
the day.
The potted bulb should be frequent
ly turned, that all sides may be ex-
| posed to the sun If this is not done,
! the spike may develop on one side
only, the other side not opening it's
| flowers.
The SCOT recommended as a fertili-
ger for garden plants is that from
wood ashes Coal ashes have no value
Window boxes and plants in pots
must have an abundance of watar Wa
! ter at night thoroughly always. As
soon as the soil dries water again,
whether it is morning or noon.
Cut away all but the strongest canes
half a dozen are enough to leave on
the climbing roses. Prune the Iune
| bushes.
| Gloxinias, fuchsias, and tubefous
rooted begonias are summer boomers
and should be doing their best now
Let them rest during the winter.
/ Transplant peonies, bleeding hearts
iris and many hardy herbaceous plants
this fall
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-05

through holes punched through the
side Of the can, just inside Of the
glass Gig. y.
With can opener cut hole trifie
smaller than a candle through the
side of the can ID, Figs, 2 and 81 for
the candle to stick through, and an
other directly opposite it (E) for a
chimney.
Cut bracket block with its upper
edge curved to fit the can Ct, Fig. A.,
nail the can to the curved edge, and
then nail the block to the side of
$he pushmobile Gig. u.
The lamp shown in Fig. 5 is made
out of pint or half-pint varnish can.
Remove the bottom, and cut away all
out narrow rim of one side for the
glass front Gig. g.. Cut piece of
glass to slip in back of the opening,
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-05

and fasten it in place by means of two
pieces of wire run around it and the
outside of the can as shown at A
Gig. g..
Cut the block Gig. y enough
smaller than the can so the can will
set down over it, bore "a inch hole
through it's center, and nail to block
a trifle larger &C, Fig. y. The candle
sets in the hole in block B. The can
sets down over block B on to block
G, and is pinned to B by two short
nails D slipped through holes made in
opposite sides of the can and block B
Gigs. 6 and y.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-05
Advance for Russian Women

The women's cause in Russia has
made a big advance today by the
council of ministers approving the
plan Of the minister of education to
throw open the doors of certain uni
versities to them. Heretofore the edu-
cation of women has been much re-
stricted, the higher schools and univer-
stiles being practically closed to all
but an occasional special student.
Now, thanks TO the war and the con-
sequent shortage of men in the pro-
fessions, women are to be admitted to
the law, scientific and medical schools.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-05
AMONG THE FLOWERS

To induce nasturtiums to bloom in
leaves and all seed pods and let the
sun to the stalks. Nasturtiums bloom
best in poor soil.
Bud roses now. Choose healthy,
vigorous stock. & very pleasing ef-
feet is had by inserting buds of dit
ferent varieties. generally teas), on
the same stock. This makes fine
showing.
Acacia lopantha should not be al
lowed TO become root-bound; If the
top or the long branches are not short
ened to encourage bushing, the lower
leaves turn yellow and fall off. leav-
ing the plant unsightly.
If one has a pit ready, many plants
with belated blossoms, which must
otherwise die, can be taken care of
and the bloom enjoyed until the holi-
days or after A pit is easily made
and not expensive.
Mound beds dry out rapidly in mid
sumer, and plants growing in them
need plenty of water and good coat
of mulch. Beds little lower than
thu surface of the surrounding sol
are best for all moisture-loving plants
Mulch dahlias, cannas. calladiums
and like plants with coarse manure
and deluge with water. If water can
not be had, withhold the manure. a.
manure alone is drying.
To insure the perfect health Of the
fruit trees this is the season to spray
In wet seasons the spores of differen
diseases terminate more rapidly thar
ordinary in the leaves Of the trees
which are in best condition for tn,
termination of the spores. Bordeau,
fixture will destroy the sucking in
sects.
This is rose budding season. TT.
your hand at it.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-05

shown in Fig. 1 for attaching the
strings. Screw a screw-eye into the
end Of a stick, thread the screw-eye
with the Irvine just as you would
thread needle, then use the stick to
hook the string over the nails.
AS the diagram must show the con-
struction of the framework, it is i'm
possible to give you a good idea OF
what beautiful bower the barrel
hoop rack shown in Fig. becomes
when thickly covered with vines.
The diagram shows the use of six
hoops, but if you cannot get this many,
the three bottom hoops may be omit
ted and stakes driven into the ground
to tie the lower ends of the strings,
to. Fig. shows how each set Of
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-05

hoops should be arranged, and how
each hoop should be bound with cord
to the adjoining two. When the
hoops have been connected, it is only
necessary to get clothespole for a
support, to complete the rack. Drive
nail into the upper end of the
pole, and connect the nail and each
hoop with strong cord; then place
ground, with the center over hole
made for the end of the pole support,
and set the support in this holes Fig.
shows how the strings connect the
upper and lower set of hoops, and
how they are spaced. You can tie the
strings to the upper hoops before the
pole is set in position, if you like.
When the rack has been put up, plant
your vines at it's base, so there will
be one for each string.
A box with board nailed across it,
as shown in Fig. 5, makes a splendid
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-05

be just the thing for the front Of the
lamp. Use measurement that will
make the glass fit fairly snug in the
end of the can. To get the glass in
side of the can, 1t is necessary to re-
move the rim on the top, which can be
done by holding the can over a fame
for few seconds, and then knocking
off the rim (B, ig. 81. When the glass
has been slipped into the can, replace
rim B. Cover G, fitting inside of rim
B, will be left removable for the pur-
pose Of lighting the lamp. Fasten the
glass close against the front of the
can by means Of short nails driven
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-05
HOMEMADE LAMPS FOR THE
PUSHMORiLE.

There should be two headlights and
two sidelights Gig. ID: also q tail
light.
The headlight shown in Fig. 2 is
made from syrup can. the kind hav-
ing Hanged cover that fits inside of
the rim. The bottom will be the front
of the lamp: therefore it must have all
but rim of the tin removed "a. Fig.
-. Cut the tin with a can opener
II you can find an old alarm clock Of
the right size, the glass from 1t will
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-05
Mistake of Our Average Man,

With the best intentions in the
world the average man, especially in
America, in endeavoring to give every
thing to his wife, has made it difficult
for her to give adequately in return.
Our modern American women are
brought up too softly to develop he
roic, or even deeply womanly, quail
tiles. AS far as that is true the cry
"unsexed" has some Qualifications, but
the feminists are the last group at
which it should be leveled.-Beatrice
Forbes-Robertson Hale in McClure's
Magazine.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-05
GARDEN HANDIcRAET.
Copyright. by A. Nicely Hal)

Probably every one of YOU girls
has had experience in growing vines.
but wonder II any of you have used
the simple method shown in Fig.
for putting up the strings Place the
stakes from three to four feet apart.
instead OF using one for each vine.
then drive double-pointed tack
Gig. q, or nail, into the top of each,
connect the tacks or nails with wire
or heavy cord, and tie the strings to
1t at the required distances apart.
These strings will fasten to a row
of nails overhead, possibly in the top
Of a fence Gig. u. You will need no
ladder once the nails have been put
up, II you use the unique scheme
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-05
MATURED CORN FOR SILAGE
Well to Wait Until Kernels Are Nice
Iy Denied Before Putting Into
SiIo-Use Plenty Water.

Every year there is much poor ST.
lage made because the corn was cut
and put into the silo too soon, before
it had time to mature. The best
silage is made from corn when many
of the ears are nicely denied.
Well ripened corn can be used with
very satisfactory results If plenty of
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-05
Quick THINKING,

The chief of police Of Cincinnati
tells this one:
"A German shoemaker left the gas
turned on in his shop enc night, and
upon arriving In the morning, struck a
match to light it. There was ter
rife explosion and the shoemaker was
blown out through the door, almost to
the middle of the street.
"A policeman rushed to his assist
ance, and after helping him to arise,
inquired if he was injured. The leu
tor gazed INTO his place Of business,
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latn essential maintaining Darkness
e feetd eep.-Orange
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-05
Part-Sineino,

Charles w. Eliot, formerly president
of Harvard, in a delightful essay on
THE Happy Life" says he has been
told that one OF the greatest known
pleasures comes to people who share
in part-singing. All singers can verify
the truth of this statement Part
singing brings a wonderful exhilara-
ton, a rare exaltation of spirit.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-05

water is put into the silo as it is be-
ing filed. Undoubtedly the fear of
frost is responsible for much Of this
early silo filing. Green, immature
corn is liable to sour and be less pal
atable and nutritious than that which
is allowed to come nearer maturity.
Therefore, it pays not to get in too
big hurry
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-05

will be no appreciable loss of am
monia.
Coal ashes have practically no fer
tflizing value, but may sometimes be
used with advantage in 1oosening a
compact clay soil or as a mulch
around small fruits in the garden.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-05

the other set of hoops upon the
wedding stool and weed receptacle.
And two boxes like it, one enough
smaller SO when stood on end Gig. 81
it will fit inside of the other box, be-
tween the end and the seat board
Gig. y, will make a handy set of
garden steps.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-05

which was now burning quite briskly,
and said:
NO, | amt hurt. But | got out
! shust in time. eh?''
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-05
A Theory.

What causes the scarcity of money
in this section?" asked the investiga,
tor.
Well" replied Farmer Corntossel,
my guess is that it's partly due to
standin' around an discussin the
high cost O. livin' instid O. hustlin' fur
CON-
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-05
Spreader Pays for Itself.

Without doubt the manure spreader
will pay for itself on the average farm
IN, at most, two or three years.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-21

The recen heated season has
forced a noticeable lull II all large
affairs % society. although many
charmingly small gatherings have
made the summer quite anything but
dull. The close OF III week will
usher In several functions. both large
and small. principally among which
viii be the large dancing party OF
Friday evening at the Country club.
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Bloch
who are entertaining for a number OF
out-of-town visitors. all OF Charleston.
They include Mr.. and Mrs. John r.
Dana. Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Johns
ton. Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Smith and
Mrs. George :. Couch. The party will
be the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Bloch
AZ their summer home on Liberty
Hills. during their stay.
This Friday nights party will be
followed on Monday by another for
the visitors given by Mr.. and Mrs. n.
&. Hazlett az their handsome hillside
home al Pleasant Valley. on We'd
nesday evening Mr.. and Mrs. Gail
Hamilton together with Mr.. and Mrs.
George Row. have issued invitations
for another delightful dance and will
be followed on Thursday by an infor-
NAL gathering with DIT. and Mrs. VIII
Cracraft. Jr.. doing the honOr.s So a
Is quite apparent that the close OF the
seventh month finds Wheeling society
anything but lackadaisicl
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-21
Porch Party.

Miss Lillian Snedeker Of Mt. Ollvet.
entertained a number OF her friends
Yesterday afternoon. in honor OF Miss
Ethel Marble. whose engagement to
Mr.. Harold Hamilton. OF Cannonsburg.
was recently announced. The anal
was arranged as a miscellaneous
shower for Miss MARBLE. who was pre-
sented with numerous handsome gifts
Occasions like this are always Of
much charm. this one being particu-
larry pleasant Is the guests were
grouped about h large veranda
which was attractive with flowers and
vines. A luncheon served during the
afternoon was a pretty feature. Those
present.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-21

As here shown. white drill was used
FOR this set Of ~serviccable garments.
The models are also suitable for ging
ham. chambrey. satecn. pcrcale. lawn
or s~cersucker. The apron is cut on
good comfortable lines and affords
ample protection for the dress be
meath The sleeve protectors are a
popular accessory. and the cap is good
to hold on the dust. az the same time
o. imparts n neat. trim appearance.
The pattern is cut In three sizes.
small. medium and large. o. embraces
an styles illustrated. and requires 3f.
yards OF si inch material Tor the
apron. yard Tor the cap and 7
yard Tor one pair OF sleeve protectors
A pattern 81 This illustration mailed
fo any address on receipt OF Zoe fn
silver or stamps Address Pattern Do.
partment the Intelligence. 1902
Main street
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-21
Luncheon Party.

One OF the principal social events OF
the week in B~ellaire. will be the lunch
vi this afternoon. given by Miss
Mabel Morgan al her home at Gravel
Hill The luncheon table will be un-
usually attractive with decorations in
pink. yellow and lavender and with
clusters Of flowers in the same dainty
shades adding 10 the adornment. A
series Of brilliant card games will fol
low the luncheon which will be served
al I o'clock. and az which places will
be laid for the following.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-21
Dawn.Craft.

The wedding OF Miss Pearl Craft
and Mr.. William DAVIS was an inter
esting event Of yesterday afternoon.
Rev. p. r. Brininstool. pastor OF the
First Baptist church. read the mar
rage ceremony. There were no at
tendants.
The bride is a very popular and
amiable young lady and has hosts Of
friends who will be interested In the
news OF her wedding Mr.. DAVIS Is
connected with the United Cigar store
and Is a young man OF sterling quail
tiles. They art both residents OF
Wheeling and will later take up their
residence on the Island.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-21
Mary Milsnn
Tor Mrs. pelten.

Artistic appointments, with charm
ing floral decorations. marked the
luncheon al the Hotel Windsor yester-
day for Mrs. Charles Deiters. OF Den
yer. Colo, the house guest OF Mrs. A.
u. Imhon. OF Woodsdale. who. with
Mrs. J. J. Beuter. jointly entertained
for a few friends. The pretty AFFAIR
also complimented Mrs. a. w. Tor
ress. who was formerly Miss Ada
Stringer. Of Columbus. o., and Mrs.
Black. Of Charleston. W. Va The
luncheon guests included:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-21
Tuesday Afternoon club.

Today the members Of the Tuesday
afternoon club will enjoy an outing on
the beautiful grounds about the Green
Hotel at Triadelphia. The afternoon
will be spent az cards. the tables he
Ing grouped under the trees. At the
conclusion OF the games. a delicious
supper will be served. Those pres
ent will be. Mesdames Stroehmann.
Brannen. Schaffer. Elig. Burke. Wise
mer. Medick. Kurtz. Roder. FEMME.
Reed. Dolan. Smith. ROdewig, Burnley.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-21
COUNTY COURT.

Yesterdays county our record was
almost a blank. the only matter OF
public interest being one deed which
vas fled a. follows.
Louis r. Bachman and wife 10 W B.
Dickey. lot In Edgewood. Considera-
ton. 80.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-21

3 nothing more effective for this de-
sign than simple outlining
Outline. solid satin. k~cnsingtou. and
lonR-and-short stitches are used in
bringing out the beauty of The society
bellies face hair and figure. while the
bahys head Be- best in outline work
entirely
The turkey Foiiicr and me fishes
will work up quickly Boz outline and
solid stitches. huf the spread EAGLE
calls for solid Satin almost % the
eKciusion of any other stitch. Here a
splendid chance is offered 90 blend
red. white and Blue with rich gold
threads
The duckiinge. uyiy but wonder
fully true f1 life. make AM IDEAL dec
Grafton Tor nursery linens Il outline
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-21
The County I want TO visit.
CHARTER FILED

The charter Of the Hefly company.
1905 Main street. millinery. notions.
cts. was filed To- the county clerks
office yesterday The capital stock
be- $1,000. and the inCorporators are
Julia Heftly. Fanny Tyler. Anna Car.
roll. Emma Snider and Alma Chaser.
Henry VI Russell. Jr. was given power
~ attorney for the company
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-21
Camping Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Krause. with
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl White. have estab-
lished themselves in their summer
camp on the G. A. Kurner place. al
Mt. Olivet. They call their pleasant
new quarters the X VI. camp. and are
planning many merry entertainments
for their friends during the summer.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-21
MesdAm~s
Dancing Party for Visitors.

Members OF Wheeling's social set
have received handsomely engraved
invitation cards. worded as follows.
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Row
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Gail Hamilton
Wheeling Country Club
Wednesday. July twenty-eight
Nineteen hundred and fifteen
Dancing
ei~ght-thirty p. m.
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hour the young people. tired but
happy. departed for their homes. and
were lavish In praises for their host
ess. who had arranged the very de
lightful day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-21
Us1fui Design. for Many Purpose.

lNN opportunity TOT CORPORATION IT the
French stemming and solid satin
stitch. For the bulldog. which is
realistic enough 20 need a collar for
legal protection, outline. solid and seed
stitches may be employed.
There IS a dear little Chinese boy
under the protection of a paper sun
shade who can BE- worked for az he is
worth in a few minutes with the aid
~ outline embroidery
The embroidery patterns illustrated
and described herein. together with
40 others covering an possible uses.
arc included in the Innovation Em-
broidcry Pattern Outfit" now being
presented by this Newspaper. az cK-
planned elsewhere in these columns.
The parrots. hncks Of birds and
sprays of small flowers supply designs
for pincushiors. flndkerchiefs. fancy
bags, aprons. etc. and must be- done in
solid satin. outline. cyclef and seed
stitching to appear t0 Best advantage
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-21

tt dreamed last night 7 took tho
queen on the campus 90 the
prom.
she-Did Z dance wsu-Fercsn