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Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17
WAS "ToO POOR TO BE HURT"
Injured Street sweepe. Fatally Hurt.
Struggles to Return to His Work,
but Death cIaims Him.

Frederick Birkmer, a street sweeper
of New Rochelle, N. Y, too poor to
be laid up by an accident" he said,
was knocked unconscious when struck
in the back in the Pelham road by a
motorcycle ridden by Frank Purdy Of
Port Chester. Birkmer, still unoon-
scious, was being lifted into an ambu-
lance, when he regained his senses,
struggled to his feet and staggered
toward his broom.
Cant afford to be hurt" he NUT
tered.
Purdy and hospital surgeon forced
him into the ambulance. At the hos
pital his skull was found fractured. He
was prepared for the operating table.
A moment later he sprang from bed,
tore off the bandages, and. struggling
with an inferno, strOve to reach q
doorway.
Il must go back" he faltered.
Then he fell unconscious and died.
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17
Candy ReIIeves FatiQue.

The value of candy is recognized by
military authorities. The British SOL
diers in France are reported as con-
suming ''prodigious quantities of
sweets." A captain at the, front with
the British army reports that the can
teen has five times the demand for
sweets that was expected, and one
fifth the demand for beer" The Aus
tralians encamped in Egypt have eaten
all the chocolate to be had in Cairo.
Scientists contend the sugar has
much food value and is a good sub
stitute for alcohol. Chocolate, for ex-
ample, rs harmlessly stimulating. Sol
iiers have discovered what scientists
knew before, that sugar will relieve
fatigue quickly and give sense Of
strength that is real without the sub
sequent depression experienced by
those who use spirits. Sugar and can
dies are found to be useful not only
to the physically tired, but to those
who suffer mental exhaustion.-West-
minister Gazette.
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His Views.

Breaking away from the house, the
man hurried to his club, dropped into
a chair and breathed a long sigh of
relief. He had at last got away
from one aunt. three cousins and two
second cousins, up-country guests Of
his wife.
A member sitting near laid aside
his paper and asked: How do you
stand on the subject of foreign re-
lations?"
That is fair question" returned
the other, land deserves a fair an
swer. In principle and practice you
can put me down as favoring their
internment in Schoharie county seven
days a week for so weeks each year
until 1863"
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(By H. c. MILLS, Department of Dairy
Husbandry, Purdue Experiment Sta

By H. c. MILLS, Department of Dairy
tion)
The subject Of cream grading has
been receiving attention the past few
months. There has been a general
agreement among the large creamery
operators that something must be
done.
Cream is one OF the few products
that has not been graded as to quality
and paid for accordingly. Many cream
cries have followed a system of grad
ing the cream in the factory and max
ing two grades of butter, but few have
had sufficient nerve" to grade the
cream and pay the producer for the
kind Of cream he sells This plan is
not fair to the producer who spends
time and money in producing cream of
good flavor as he gets no more money
for it than the careless, dirty dairy.
man who produces bad" cream.
The cause of this condition has been
the intense competition in buying
cream all over the country. The
creamery man who wants to grade
cream has been afraid to do so be-
cause he knew that il he paid the pro-
ducer of cream of poor flavor a less
price than he paid the man producing
cream of good flavor, that he would
lose cream patron and his competitor
would gain one. This, he felt, he could
not afford as he was not getting as
much cream ms he needed
This condition of the cream market
has caused the quality of cream to be-
come worse from year to year as the
man producing good cream discon-
rtnued doing so because he saw no
reason for spending time and labor
keeping the cream clean and cool.
An Improvement in the above condi-
ton can only be brought about when
all creamery men are compelled, by
law, or agreement to pay for cream
according to- quality and to refuse
rancid, moldy, dirty cream.
II law of this kind were enforced,
all cream buyers would be placed on
an equal footing. 1t would be an ad-
vantage to the producer because a bet
ter grade of butter could be produced
at less cost and a better price would
be received for 1T. The cream buyer
could then pay a higher price for the
cream.
Some of OUT western states have
started upon a statewide cream-grad-
ing system. The cream buyers of Mis-
souri, have agreed to follow this sys.
tenn of buying cream:
First grade cream shall consist of
cream that is clean, smooth, free from
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17
SLATED COLLAR is USEFUL
Device Makes It Quite Impossible for
Cow to Turn Her Head Far
Enough to Reach Teats.

1t is difficult of breaking a COW Of
sucking herself About the only thing
that can be done is to make some de-
vice by means of which she will be
prevented from doing SO.
One of the simplest and best OF
these is Slated collar. For the or
dinary-sized COW take two inch straps,
80 inches long. with buckles in one end
and few holes punched in the other.
Place the straps about nine inches
apart and rivet to them ten or eleven
Stats, leaving a space for one and one
half inches between each slat. The
Stats should be about one inch wide
and II inches long and sharpened at
both ends.
When this collar is placed around
the cows neck and buckled it will be
impossible for her to swing her head
around far enough to reach her teats.
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all undesirable odors, clean to the
taste and sweet or only slightly sour.
Second grade cream shall consist
of cream that is too sour to grade
first, that contains undesirable fiavors
or odors in moderate degree, that is
foamy, yeasty or slightly stale, or
that is too old to pass as first grade.
Third grade cream shall consist of
cream that is very old, rancid, moldy,
dirty or curdy and such cream will not
be accepted by the creamery COM
panies."
This system of grading can be used
by the average cream buyer or cream
route driver In fact, the producer
himself can readily learn to grade his
own cream by taste and smell. For
this reason the plan is better than any
that has been suggested for grading
on an acidity basis.
The following simple rules have
been sent to producers:
1. Cleanliness is the first requisite
for producing good cream. Be sure
that barns, barn yards and stalls are
clean. Wipe the cows udder with a
damp cloth before milking and be
sure your hands are scrupulously clean.
2. Remove all milk from the barn
as soon as milking is over to prevent
dust falling into the pail.
3. Separate the cream while the
milk is still warm, having the separa-
tor screw set to skim a cream testing
thirty-five to forty per cent.
4. Cool the cream Immediately, stir.
ring frequently to hasten the cooling.
5. Never mix warm cream with cool
cream. When 1t is all about the same
temperature, mix and stir thoroughly.
6. All cream should be stirred at
least twice day.
z. Keep the cream cool by placing
the cans in a tank Of flowing water if
possible, otherwise change the water
frequently.
8. Never allow your cream to freeze.
8. Deliver your cream at least three
times a week in warm weather and
twice a week in cool weather. In sum-
mer keep the cans covered by a wet
blanket while on your way to town.
10. Be sure that your separator and
all utensils are thoroughly cleansed
each time they are used. Rinse first
with cool water, then wash thorough.
ly with boiling water and good wash.
ing powder. Never use dish rag or
| soap.
Something should be done in In.
diana to bring about the use of a sys-
TEN Of buying cream according to
quality. 1t will be a benefit to the
producer as well as the manufacturer.
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17
R.asnn fnr He Belief

Il never saw such a superstitious
fellow as Bixby."
What's his latest?"
why, he's been trying all the
morning to prove that 1915 is an un-
lucky year. He's manipulated the
figures 1915 with addition, subtrac-
ton, multiplication, division and the
rule of three"
What has he found that seems un-
lucky?"
Nothing, except that when he add
ed 1915 together and subtracted the
total, 16, from 1915 1t left 1899"
"Yes?"
And that was the year he mar
ried."
Love is a malady of the mind that
swells the head but makes $40 look
like 80 cents.
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PROPER FEEDING OF CALVES
Make Changes in Feeds Gradual
Glover and Alfalfa Should Be
Kept Before Young Animals.
Keep the feeding pals clean.

Keep the feeding pals clean.
All changes in feeds should be made
gradually.
Grain should be offered to calves at
an early age. Get them to eat it as
soon as they will.
Feed sweet milk if possible. II you
cannot have sweet milk regularly, have
sour milk regularly, but avoid chang
ing from sweet to sour.
Keep clover or alfalfa hay before
the calves at all times. They should
be encouraged to eat a great deal Of
these two legumes, as the bulkiness
Of them tends to enlarge the digestive
capacities of the calves and the large
amount Of protein in such hay pro-
notes rapid growth.
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17
A 25-YEAR CASE
OF ECZEMA CURED

Mr.. Butler Edgar Of Danville, Pa,
writes: II have had an aggravated
case of Eczema for over 25 years. My
hands we're unsightly for a great part
of that long period. have used seven
SOC. bottles of Hancock's Sulphur
Compound and one jar of Hancock's
Sulphur Ointment. / feel as though
l had brand new pair of hands. MY
case has been such an aggravated
one. Hancock's Sulphur Compound
has cured me and am certain it win
cure anyone If they persist in using 1t
according to directions" Hancock's
Sulphur Compound and Ointment are
sold by all dealers. Hancock Liquid
Sulphur Co., Baltimore, Md.-Adv.
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17
10y Pail-coVer Aids in Keeping Out
Dirt.

Milk passes through so many hands
from the COW to the consumer as to
render the matter of obtaining pure
and clean milk a difficult one. Too
many console themselves with the fact
that they strain the milk before sell
ing it, but the strainer does not re.
move soluble filth.
1t is gratifying to know that some
dairymen wash the udders of the COWS
at every milking time, wiping them
clean with towels, avoiding every
chance of filth entering the milk. Such
dairymen get good prices, which are
secured by their reputation for skill
full management of their COWS and
their products.
The COW is not as clean as the hog,
80 far as selecting a suitable place for
resting is concerned, and where the
dairyman' himself is careless and does
not keep the stalls clean, as we'll as
brush the cows and wash the udders,
it is almost impossible to have clean
milk
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17
The Effects of Opiates.

THAT INFANTS peculiarly susceptible opium and its various
smallest doses continued these 0pates changes the
bec mental craving for alcohol narcotics in later LIE
result Of dosing with Opas narcotics children quiet
then unavoidable.
The administration Of AnOdynes Drops Corda Soothing sups and
other children
ded and the druggist should not be to it. Children who are i'll
a
dose hemw wilfuly with
Casoria narcotics If it bears II
of IN ~AZHNA-A-
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17
Friend In !Naad.

Four-year-old Donald was out on
the lawn, wrestling with "a somewhat
older boy, and getting decidedly the
worst of 1t. His quick wit thought
out a way to avoid defeat, so he
called out:
Mamma, did you call me?"
Not receiving any reply, and be-
ing on the verge of defeat, Donald
yelled desperately:
Call me in, mamma; call me in
quicki Nations Food Magazine.
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17
Il Didn't Work.

The crowded car was overf1owing.
Get off the step" the conductor
cried. 1--WE got to shut the door,"
Don't mind me-" replied the man
on the step. Close it if you like. It's
true that l have a couple of sample
packages of dynamite in my overcoat
pockets and the windows might be
broken and the roof blown off, but
don't hesitate on my account
haven't many friends, anyway, and
1 don't think many would sorrow over
my early demise. Go ahead and close
your door,"
Then the conductor closed it.
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17
Mixing Feed for Calves.

When feeding the calf never mix
meal, shorts or bran with the milk.
Oil meal is not a good food to mix
with skim milk. Ground fiaxseed
soaked in six times its bulk of cold
water will make jelly that can be
used advantageously mixed with the
milk, a pint of jelly to four quarts of
milk. Cooking the fiaxseed impairs
its value.
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17
Obtain Richer Cream.

The separator can be made to skim
richer cream by turning the cream
screw towards the center of the bowl,
by increasing the speed, and by les
sening the inflow of milk to the bowl.
The reverse will cause thinner cream.
The percentage of fat will vary some
from day to day, due to the variation
in one or more of these factors.
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17
An insect Trauedv.

First Mosquito-What's become of
our old friend?
Second Mosquito-His was a horri.
ble fate. Those human beings poured
kerosene all over the place.
F. M.-But he liked kerosene.
s. M-That was the trouble. He
gorged himself with 1t, and then col
lided with a FREELY.
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17
CLEANLINESS IN THE DAIRY
Milk Passes Through Many Hands
From Cow to consumer-Stralner
Does Not Remove Filth.

The importance of putting upon the
market milk that is clean and of good
quality should call for special effort
ON the part of the dairymen, for the
reason that the consumer is willing
to pay more for it if convinced of the
fact of the superiority of the products.
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17
Gloomy Observation.

do you think the world is getting
better?"
Il don't know anything about it,"
replied the melancholy observer. 1T
seemed to be doing very we'll for a
time, but, judging from the European
news. l should say it is suffering a
terrible relapse"
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17
To RIpen Tomatoes.

Sometimes tomatoes fail to ripen on
the vines and should be picked when
fully grown and placed in a sunny
window to perfect. But unless this
is really necessary let nature perform
the work in her own way, as the fruit
ripened on the vines has a richer
flavor.
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17
Prize hraMinn.

81 hear Jack has fooled us all and
got married"
Yes, he went way down to New
Orleans for his bride. understand
he had known her only "a very few
days"
Sort OF a Louisiana lottery for
Jack, chr
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17
Notes Of the Hoo Lot.

A steady diet OF corn for the SOW
rght up to the time of farrowing often
causes pigs to die in the womb.
Meal slop is good hog feed, but a
little wheat middlings mixed with it
makes it very much better.
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17
Ereshen stronn Rutter.

? Butter which has become strong in
flavor can be freshened by letting It
stand in sweet milk. Cut the butter
up into rather small pieces, put it
into the milk and let it remain six
or eight hours. After this, wash it
on in clear cold water and keep it in
an earthen Jar.
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17
The One Exception.

Everyone seems to be here for
his health" remarked the new arrival
at the summer resort.
Yes, everyone but the hotel pro-
prietor," replied the guest who had
been there three days."-Judge.
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17
Keup Feed rrouohs cIean.

Leftover stun in the feeding vessels
or troughs sours quickly these hot
days. Flush them with clean water.
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Keen Ellea From Gown.

Did you get the fly sprayer for the
cows last month? If not, do not put
it of. It will save its cost in a short
time in more milk. A COW half-mad
from flies cannot do her best.
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Ilnmaaked-

Him-Who. is that homely female
over by the piano?
Her-Why, that is Nine. Cos
metique. the famous beauty specialist
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Work Team In nas4nr.

1t may take a half an hour every
morning to get the work team up from
the past ire, but they will rest better
there at night than in a hot stable.
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Get Aft.r th. M..ds

The weeds are getting in their best
licks in fence corners these growing
days. Go after them.
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17
One Dancer,

Optimist-The world owes me a
living.
Pessimist-Look out that it doesn't
declare a moratorium.-Judge
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17

On Her art II Was.
so Alice married the rich Mr.. Gil
der. Was it a love match?"
Yes. Alice loves money"
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17

A father likes it, but a mother al
ways resents it when her son is called
"Bil' instead of William"
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17
Exnsn.s of EattsnInu Calf.

In many cases the milk and butter
fat used to fatten' calf is worth as
much or more than the veal when
marketed.
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17

Cocoa was unknown until Mexico
was discovered.
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17

It's wise man who can appear stu
pid at times-but some men carry 1t
to excess,
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Love may not be blind, but it sell
dom sees its finish.
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17
Won't Do

Won't Do
Tom-Rather pretty girl, isn't she?
Penelope-Pretty enough, yes, but
no style.-Life.
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17
Shade for nnokllnnn.

Very young ducklings will die from
sunstroke. Keep them In the shade
during the heat Of the day.
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17

Train up child in the way he
should go and it's doughnuts to fudge
he'll take a flyer in the opposite di.
rection.
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17

The trimming of a woman's hat is
all on the outside; that of a mans is
all on the inside.
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17
Care for Farm Tools.

Are the corn planter and the corn
drill lying out in the sun these days3
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17
Thar Effect.

What was Elma giving her father
such warm thanks about?"
Her new summer furs."
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17

Minnesota averages So bushels of
corn per acre.
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17

On a Ladder.
Hampton-How did you get the
paint on your coat?
Rhodes-From the men higher up.
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL. YOU
Try Murine Bye Remedy for Red, Weak, Watery
just Eye comfort. Write for Book of the HyO
by mail Free Murine bye Remedy Co., Chicago
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17
No Accounts opened.

NU NCCUuTILs OPGWGUs
do you charge things here?"
"Only storage batteries, madam
Boston Evening Transcript.
Middletown transcript., 1915-07-17

After the battle comes reward.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-05-07
SEN. O'G0RMAN
UNMOVED BY PLEAS
TELLS DELEGATION he Is UNUT
TERABLY OPPOSED TO CON.
TITUTlONAL AMENDMENTS,

NEW YORK, May 5,-Senator Jas.
A. O'Gorman is listed on the black
books of the Women's Congressional
Union Despite the arguments of
five suffrage leaders, the speaker de-
clared himself "unutterably opposed
to federal amendment granting the
women the franchise.
The 100 suffragists who visited the
senator yesterday were greatly dis
appointed.
THE question is one to be decided
by the states individually" Mr..
O'Gorman said. 1--WE have enjoyed
untold benefits under the constitu-
tion-women as well as men and
we should hesitate long before we
change the old landmarks"
you out-constitution the constitu-
tion, for it provides for just such a
change as we are advocating said
Mrs. Crystal Eastman Benedict
Federal amendments have given suf-
frage to the negroes, and provision
for an income take and the direct
election of United States senators
have been repeatedly andded,"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-05-07

ed in a dark blue tailored coat suit,
with hat and gloves to match, wear
ing a corsage bouquet Of lilies OF the
valley, descended the stairway accom-
panied by her father. She was met
at the pure white altar by the groom
and his best man, Otey Ladd. The
beautiful ring ceremony was impress
sively said by DR.. J.. c. Molloy, during
which the sweet strains of the Bridal
Song" by Jansen, were played on
the piano by Miss Ashton. After con-
graduating DR.. and Mrs Osbornee, an
informal reception was held and the
guests were served an ice course with
individual rose 'cakes in the dining
room. This room was artistically dec
Grated in purple iris, the table was
decked with real lace and its floral
decoration was basket of white iris,
while small receptacles held valley
lilies at the corners. Little Miss Mar
tina Ellington passed bon bons to the
guests.
: Although no formal announcement
of this event had been made large
collection of handsome presents at
tested the popularity of the couple
and the interest felt by their friends
Mrs. Osborne is a woman beautiful
in face and accomplished in both liter
airy and domestic arts. She was stu
dent at Sophia Newcomb College, La.
On account Of her charming personal
ity she has been greatly admired by
many friends. DR.. Osborne Is grad
uate of the dental department of Van
derbilt University and is one Of the
leading dentists of Columbia. He
has recently been made member of
the state dental board and has a
bright career before him, having
true Christian character and being
exemplary in the conduct of his pro-
fession. The happy couple left for a
Southern trip and on their return to
Columbia will be at their home in
Mayes Place, after brief stay with
the brides parents on South Main
street.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-05-07
WIFE'S ESCORT
SLABS HUSBAND
DINERS RUSH OUT AS CARL oW.
EN- REsENTS LANGUAGE OF
h. J. HERTZ. ...

NEW YORK, May 6.-When Henry
). Hertz strolled into the dining room
OF Hotel Seville last night he saw his
wife dining and chatting with a little
man, who later proved to be Carl
Owen, a hotel man.
The sight vexed Mr. Hertz some.
what-especially since he had been
searching New York for Mrs. Hertz
for three weeks. So he lodged be.
hind pillar, and just as owen, with
MIS- Hertz on his arm, started 10
leave the hotel he lunged forward
and demanded:
What right have you to dine with
my wife,"
owen drew back his fist according
10 the police, and the next thing Mr.
Hertz knew he was on the sidewalk,
MS Vile Was screaming, diners were
runs ng to the street, and a dense
throgn was collecting.
When Patrolman Lynch arrived
hertz scrambled to his feet and asked
10 make a charge of assault against
owen. Both men were taken to the
ponce station. Just as the lieuten.
ant was ordereing both men to night
court the station house door opened
ana pretty Mrs. Hertz entered.
Mrs. Hertz rushed up to Owen, laid
ner hand on his arm and Whispered:
I'm just awfully sorry that this hap
pened."
Then she turned to Hertz. Lieu.
tenant, I'm done with this mani
never want to see him agair-never
want to speak to him"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-05-07
Ewing-Morgan Wedding.

Assembled to witness the marriage
ceremony Of Miss Jean Morgan and
Samuel Cecil Ewing, which took
place last night at 730 o'clock at the
West End Methodist church, were a
large number of friends. The event
has been one anticipated by Nashville
society since the announcement of
the engagement, as the couple are
two of society's most popular men,
bers, and in the bridal party were a
number Of this city's prettiest girls
and prominent clubmen. Since the
invitations were issued two weeks
ago, the bridal couple have been the
honor guests of many beautiful af-
fairs, the list eliminating with the
wedding celebration, which was
most interesting occasion. The cere-
mony was followed by a reception at
the home of the brides parents, DR..
and Mrs. Henry w. Morgan, given to
the members Of the bridal party and
the families.
The bride is an unusually beauti
full girl, and in her wedding gown of
white and tulle was radiantly so. Her
veil was caught with lilies Of the val
ley and the bouquet was Of these
lilies. She has enjoyed brier
young ladyhood that has been charac-
terized by many interesting atten.
lions.
Composing the bridal party were
the bridesmaids, Misses Virginia Car
yer. Of Memphis. Corrinne Craig, Sue
Houston Anderson, Elizabeth Hall,
Eunice Jackson and Helen Noyes, OF