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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-10-16
Circus Party.

The following young people male
up a merry party that saw the 1ol
Ranch show in Wax ACHE Tuesday
night: c. w. Kent end Miss Hazel
Holland; Ed Mailman and Miss
Inez Singleton: Clifton Hawkins and
Miss L. &. Whipple; John PoindeI-
ter and Miss Blanche Holland; Jim
ME Redman and Miss Juanita Ray:
Allie Stephenson and Misses Frances
Waltman and Modcna Hawkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. c. Mccartney,
Misses Lola and Elsie McCartneT
Misses Irma and Theima Cole and
Mrs Tom Spencer were among the
Waxahaehians who saw The Birth
of a Nation" in Dallas this week
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-10-16

were Of unusual interest. Mrs. c.
NJ. Supple gave a splendid paper on
Peace" Mrs. c. l.. Upshaw told
OF the "AIxecfrax Conference"
which was quite complete and well
done. Mrs. l.. II. Graham's paper
was on 'The Battle Fields u Ger
many" Mrs. II. n. NsyIor read a
paper on the Worlds Peace Foun-
dation." Mrs. MAYORS paper was
heartily received. and at the time
when peace is such an absorbing in
terest in the nations life it gave
much Information as to whom the
leaders in the worlds peace move
ment are. The lesson on the Ger
man emperors and German life was
by Mrs. o. II. Chapman VINO has
made the club most efficient lead
err. The Bay View club is growing
in numbers and interest. and sester-
days meeting was declared to be
one OF the best in its history.
The Trinity Heights Bible class
held most pleasant and profitable
meeting with Mrs Grundy this
week. The attendance was splendid.
Next meeting will be with Mrs. r.
$. Middleton on East University
avenue next Wednesday at O'Clock
p. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Erwin, Mrs. H.
N. Peters and Mrs Sid Turner were
among the Dallas visitors this week.
Mrs. Thomas w. Blake and son,
Thomas Jr., are the guests of Mrs.
Walter A. Crow on Ferris avenue.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-10-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Erwin, Mrs. H.
". Peters and Mrs. Sid Turner were
among the Dallas visitors this week.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-10-16

Mrs. Thomas w. Blake and son,
Thomas Jr., are the guests of Mrs.
Walter A. Crow on Ferris avenue.
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03
| SlLKN0RNS

composed thread from 300 to yards length
spinning usually from two to five days
specimens shows the cycle of life Of this industrious
little the silk moth about the OF the OF
It's growth from
this month during which time II develops into
respectable about three and onehaf inches long and onerh
inch thickness Upon reaching It's maturity the stops feeding
about search which to spin its
Within the finished the skworm sheds IT'S skim and into
the chais II the not put through ong or
sitting which kills the ohsas inside Will become graysh'
white moth about and break its out Of end Of
procedure allowed only when silk moths
needed for breeding since breaking It's out the moth pushes
through the hamen thus making the useless for
reeling, and Of value only for silk
order reel the they FIRST immersed in boiling water
rid tho naments Tho thread
then unwond almost the hso but tho inner lining far too fine to
be with the the silk
fine for commercial and h therefore,
combined with thread OF reolod silk
sxpy reed silk will distance about 1S0 miles
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03
THE IRIS EASY TO GROW
BY C. BEsTcHER.

OF all plants the most Indifferent to
all conditions and environments, solle
and care, none yields the product that
the Iris does, and with high culture
1t Is just that much more satisfactory
for the added attention
In all garden operations one should
observe natural conditions Of growth,
as this with added good care will lead
to success.
The Germanic type Of Iris Is, In
many ways, an espe tally desirable
plant, It is most desirable as a gar.
den flower or for cutting, as they
keep especially well in the hot sun.
Many people say "Oh, flags, they
are 80 common" However, when they
sec a collection in good colors they
very soon decide differently
Many growers go to far more trou'
bio than l8 necessary in making prep.
arations for planting many subjects,
For all plants we recommend giving
tho soil u coat OF manure in tho fall,
tho frosher the better
Apply It at once several inches
thlck-if the soil is very poor, II good
give only an inch thickness, When
this thawB out rake It 30 that the
fine particles are taken out
DO this several times between now
and spring time, 80 the clements are
we'll Incorporated with the soil
Spade when the ground is In good
ehapo-if possible, do 80 before freoz.
ing is over, for when spadod NO tho
frost win penetrate II deeply pulyor.
ialng It so It Is solt and plIobIo, the
plants will do much better,
For German Iris, plant the roots
deeply; but tho bulb should bo GOV.
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03
HINTS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE
COMPLIED by a Substitute While the
Regular Man Was Away From
His Desk.

A good way to save money on your
gas and electric light bills is to spend
your evenings at theaters and restaur-
ants where the management pays tor
the lights.
If your husbands hair shows signs
of falling out, try pulling his ears IN
stead. They very seldom come loose'
Installment collectors and other un'
desirable callers can be made to Keep
their distance by means of ripe toma-
toes served at long range,
A society matron whose position de-
mands that she entertain a great deal
more than she can really afford has
discovered that by serving a few bird
shot with each portion Of guinea hen
the guests can be made to think they
are eating game.
A young wife Of our acquaintance
tried for years to break her husband
Of the habit Of bringing home uneX-
pected guests to dinner. At last she
took the advice of friend and flirted
desperately with the very next man
her husband invited to the house. After
that there was no more trouble.-New
York World.
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03
Japanese Iris.

cred very lightly unless planting late
in the fall or very early in the spring,
when they should be planted about
two inches below the soil level, At
other times just barely cover them.
When hoeing in the summer 1t is
well not to draw much soil to them,
as II is liable to rot them at certain
times when they are more subject to
this decay than others, when deeply
covered with soil and doubly 80 after
they become larger
All the culture they need is to have
the soil kept free from weeds and
hoed very lightly or raked just 80
the crust is broken and kept loose
About November /, before freezing
begins, give them a good hoelng and
a light dressing Of manure after the
hoeing. Plant or divide at any time
The Japan Iris requires much differ.
ent treatment while very easily han.
died when their requirements are un'
derstood yet they are somewhat llckle
The best results are obtained when
the soil is very rich well watered
and kept hoed at all times.
Never allow weeds to attain any
start in their beds as they cannot
resist the encroachments OF strong.
growing weeds,
Plant them deeply 80 that the
crowns are fully three inches below
tho soil level Plant very early in the
spring, just when the growth Is show.
ing or late In October
Water well after doing Il, They
may be planted at almost any tImo
If the soil Is allowed to adhere 90 the
roots and kept well damponod for at
least two weeks, In fact they should
noyor bo allowed to become dry
Give them deep hocing and good
mulchng Of manure during August or
september and hoe It into tho soil
thoroughly
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03

Your forms to bo at their best next
wntor should bo ropottod late In the
summer About NO Inches increase
In the diameter of the pot Ia required,
A compost can be secured from the
florist or made at home,
A good garden soil mixed with barn.
yard or commercial fertilizer Is all
that Ia needed Too little OF the fer
tllIgor IN bottor than too muob which
will burn the footBr
Droken bits OF efoekefy must be
placed over the hole in the bottom OF
The pot Three inches OF dirt In then
placed over this and loyolod ready
Tor The plant,
In removing the plant from the old
pot care should be taken that the
leaves are unlnjufed, 10 avoid this,
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03

strike tho aldoa Of the pot lightly but
FIRMLY with u trowcl A sharp blow
ON the edge should cause the soil and
root TO come out together The mold
Is placed at once IN the new pot and
given a thorough wettIhg.
The new compost is then put ia
around It until the pot Is filled 4
must be remembered that the plahs
should always be placed an inch deer"
or In tho soil The day after repottlns
tho plant should be kept away from
the sun,
II ferns arc planted IN the garden
now, cut OF all tronda to prevent eyap'
grafton,
Ferns should be psuted In early
spring or early autumn when not In
growth but may be planted IN summer
II properly pruned.
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03
- o.. of .he AIIeuatIon.

every darn fool in this town thinks
be couId run a newspaper better than
7 cam! grumbled the editor of the
Torpidville Tocsin and Guardian Of the
Hearthstone, the price whereof was
q dollar a year and the time to sub
scribe now.
"Ey-yah!" replied Mortimer Moross.
And the worse Of it is, good many
Of EN- kansas City Star.
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03

Ghowno ndag gabon hurdle together with tho methods
OF fastening All who desire restoration put through regular
modelling these trenches sand table well n
uon IN constructing overhead uhtor ago approaches pits bbod
wire mtngomn miniature After the prisoners have become
pert ot tho modelling they transferred tho hcla whore
they reproduce tho work the normal field scale
The eandRbe work very small Of thorough heom0nh
Of instruction required TO be taken before considered
qualified for restoration to the The Includes also drills In
srucIou practice estimating distance military signaling ag
and acmopo Many restored have bcon promoted to be nonmm
STONED omo Ono OF tho No Ia used give lectures the
misaonod o0e0 in ha regiment while uo character
large cent OF those restored show excellent"
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03

VNlllUlL Oh lHO hAblonl OF HlllllhIy lH'
BtructIon required at these places
previous to returning general prison.
crs to duty with companies Of the
regular army Ia on view in the Office
of Adiutont General Mccain at the
war department
II Ia representation IN sand, on
n reduced scale, Of an infantry trench,
which the mombers Of disciplinary or
ganlzatlon5 are required TO bo pro.
ilolont In constructing Many Of the
LInda no rpvptmpnt noW In ugN nro
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03
ebockiro and InexcusabIe Waste.

THE plaintiff in a recent suit for d.
vorce," related the simp declared
that he awoke in the night to find his
bed soaked with alcohol and his wife
hunting for match"
"Ar-r-r-r!" grumbled DeLeary M
Trimmins, chat was a heck OF way
to waste alcohol, wasn't it|-Kansas
City Star
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03

ing the live silkworms forms the be-
ginning Of series Of exhibits showing
what silk is how It is manufactured,
and many samples Of the various prod
ucts derived therefrom, This section Of
the division Of textiles takes the Wis
itor on brief tour Of instruction in
sllk-literally from tho worm to the
gown. The exhibit includes examples
of practically every kind of fabric
manufactured from silk in this coun-
try and abroad as well as dyed and
printed silks. Each worm winds about
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03
Conflicting.

What is the matter with the par
son and the doctor that they cannot
agree?"
The parson says the doctor is SO
contrary. Just as soon as he gets 2
man properly prepared for the ne7
world the doctor goes to work aIAsS
cures him"
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03

They donated by florists both amateur and professional living
in the
established by the National Rose society
Minneapolis, Mimi Ithaca N
established Long Island and at San Francisco
years agriculture aside about
OF
supplied desiring different
testing They examined by
experts frequent this period
of growth and performance
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03
HE Natural Mistake.

"You criticize us" said the Chinese
visitor, yet see all your women have
their feet bandaged.'
THAT is an epidemic" it was ex-
planned to him gently, which broke
ont in 1914. Those are called spats."
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03
LOOKING Backward.

Madge-The present styles make
one look very girlish.
Marjorie Why shouldn't they? My
skirts are about the sane length as
the ones | wore when | was twelve
Puck.
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03

tho observatory grounds resembles water tank standing end but
IN omamenlod with scientific paaphornaO
Contrary commonly accepted belief point
direction axis Ia moving about constantly In spiral
describes path least 90 miles station
% win 10 miles side and the rate on tho other
but has not yet mako wider swing out OF W standard
position
periods extending The pole
epnda onehMf swinging outweH then the
AZ the present the pole going s outward
voyage and will than complete the trip
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03
Haa tho Air.

THAT new clerk OF yours seems to
be an important person about here"
You are right"
Then he is Important"
mo. He seems TO be."
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03

moniNi lno unloOl OF lllh now Nolh
Ia 10 nnd luat what arc the variations
OF tho pole or oourBe, 10 u lpymun
Il seems strange TO hear any ro1oe'
lion cast upon the upright conduct OF
tho North pole. which was supposed
20 remain always an example OF un'
fllnohlng, ntoodluat devotion 10 koop.
Ing lta position. Yet, aa even a Joye
may nod, 30 one must aeeuatom opo'H-
self 60 the sad realization that the
pole actually ''w6bbleB'
The instrument is a small house
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03
Keen W.T..

Gotcha-I ran into a burglar last
night,
Jake-HIow'd no get away fr'
you? "
Gotcha-He went through me.
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03
More Important.

Zine feathers do not make fine
birds" said the ready.made philoso-
pher.
NO" replied Mr.. Growcher; their
responsibilities are greater, They are
depended on to make fine human be-
ines"
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03
EstlmatIna the Probabilities.

Estimating the Probabilities.
MY daughter is having her voice
trained" said Mr.. CumfoX,
rs she soprano or a Contralto"
81 dunno. suppose she'll decide
to be which ever costs the most"
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03
settlna a Swift Pace.

"Blggins discusses some very abb
struse topics. Is he student?"
Not as much Of student as he'd
have to be to understand most Of the
things he says"
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03

But a married man always gets
everything that is coming to him
and then some.
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03
Sikworms and Their Work In National Museum

army sikwoms the older building the United
"A gogng itself mulberry spinning
fabrics The
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03

day at a gathering OF prominent
rosarians from all sections of the
country. The roses we're accepted on
behalf of the government by DR.. w.
A. Taylor, director of the bureau Of
plant industry, who represented the
secretary Of agriculture at the exer.
cises. The formal presentation was
made by Wallace PieTson Of Cromwell,
Conn, president Of the National Rose
society.
The roses have been growing in
the governmental farm for about two
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03

Let's remember the kind acts Of 9th.
ers but forget our own
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03
How Army Prisoners Get Back to the Coors

systom
tho United disciplinary barracks Icaonworh
Kanp and tho branches at Aoma CN and Fort Jay w. interesting
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03

But you can never measure mans
achievements by his own tongue.
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03
Naval Observatory Exposes North Poles Vagaries

~ m obOFyaoy erected very CURIOUS and UTCfo6ng mOcno
whose purpose much North falls
charge Prof 10 Ross who Ia making tho export
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03

Ready money is seldom ready when
you want to borrow some.
The Harrison times., 1915-07-03
NATIONAL CAl4i5IA198
AFFAIRS 80 = fi##5a $H#sHz
Florists Present Roses to the United States

YAsHNGToN-The presentation the United States
the experimental
department agriculture Arlington Va took place the other
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-06-13
Bright outlook Ahead.

In the face of tense relations with
Germany the weight of authoritative
Judgment holds firm that better times
have come, and that with the return
OF peace the United States will turn
into long period OF high prosperity.
Three cheering outstanding facts are
held in view:
First-The country's unprecedented
financial strength, with money album
dant and cheap and complete absence
OF public distrust of the banks.
Second-An unprecedented favorable
balance Of foreign trade. with result
ant piling UP of credits abroad. 1t is
now known that with the end Of this
fiscal year. June 80. the country's ex-
ports OF merchandise will exceed its
imports by about $1,000, 000,000
Third-Prosperity on the farm, with
prospects amounting nearly to assur.
ance Of the approaching harvest Of q
wheat crop that will fall little. II at
all, below the record-break.ng crop
Of last year.
With bountiful yields the growers
are receiving high prices at the farm.
The governments index figures testi-
.fy convincingly to that. With 100 per
cent as base, representing the COM
pos.te average price in the IS years
from 1866 to 1908 Of wheat corn. oats.
barley rye. buckwheat. potatoes. hay,
flax and cotton. the American farmers
were receiving May l. this year. $50
per cent. That 10 to say. the prices
for all these products averaged May
half ~ much again a. the average
for 4S years.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-06-13
The lndtWsrsat Voter.

In locating the blame for the evils
that occur in government. city. county,
state and nation. the Indifferent voter
should not be overlooked, Many who
pride themselves ON their gccd citizen,
ship frequently fail to 60 to the polls
at Important elections, yet they strain
their vocal chords yelling when some.
thing governmental eees wrong,
The City Of Hc0uiam recently voted
aroa large bond issue. when ha, So
electors exercised their franchise. and
At the election last week in that city
H. decide upcn an important electric
only ssS votes were cast,
1t IL cate to assume that IL a list Of
the Aeuasam nen>vcters 1T those two
elections was rasfsAe the names of
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-06-13
goodly number OF so.called prominent
CitiEenN WOuld amman

goodly number OF so-called prominent
citizens would appear.
The Herald believes In a compul.
sorry voting law. to teach citizens that
the franchise is a duty--as much 80
as Jury service or bearing arms--not
u privilege to be exercised at pleasure.
We believe this Indifference would be
removed to large extent II the law
provided that where a voter failed to
cast ballot at an election, without
valid excuse. he or she should not
be permitted to vote ut the next cleo
ton.
Such a law would be easy Of appli.
cation. IA the new election laws re-
Quire a statewide registration. and the
fact that failure to vote at an election
In which the elector felt little or no
interest would disfranchise him at the
next. would serve to stir up quite a
few.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-06-13

In q recent article in the Saturday
Evening Post. Roger W. Babson quotes
from Interesting interviews with the
presidents Of Peru and Chile. on the
opportunities now existing for the
United States to extend trade with
South America. The president Of
Peru dwelt upon the necessity Of a
knowledge OF the Spanish language by
Americans and its importance from
the commercial viewpoint.
He urged that Spanish be taught in
all our high schools and that Spanish
should be required for entrance TO col
lege. with an option of French or
German, He remarked that the South.
ern Continent was q tremendous af-
fair from any point of view. and that
our schools gave it slight attention
The war in Europe presents an oppor.
tunity for this country to extend trade
with the South American republics
such as may never occur again. and
the feeling of the Latins for the United
States is warmer than ever, owing
largely to the moderate policy adopted
by US to unfortunate Mexico.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-06-13
Time TO Change.

TO anyone who attends the meetings
OF tho cty council. the methods Of
transacting hus meas must appear anti.
Quated and ahsurdiy dlla,ory as we'll
~ expensive. A case In point IL the
engagement Of Engineer Thomson ut a
salary Of $50 day long time In
advance Of having the Wynooche water
project In readiness for the expert.
Mr., Thomson IL an eminent consulting
engineer. whose services are seldom
enlisted until y project has been. tenta.
lively At least, put on paper by the
hcld engineers.
This 10 but n samplc Of the reckless
way In which the public money IL han.
died. and for which It Ia doubtful II
tho membership Of the council Ia to
blame, Tho twelve members are busy
men. aud their pay BY the city does
not justify giving the attention the i'm.
portant affairs Of the city demand. II
economical administration Ia had.
Tho commsssion form Of city govern.
mont may not be the ultimate in this
line. but Il 10 recognised wherever
adopted ~ vast Improvement over
tho warts-counc,lmsnic plan, No city
has yet returned to the old method
after adopting the commission plan. 4
Fact that heArs loud testimony to it,
superiority. The contemplated wynoo-
che water systcm has created quite
demand for = better system. before
The expenditure Of the Jorge sum ~.
Qutrcd On this project 10 authorised;
In fact Il 10 becoming evident that the
voting Of the necessary bonds will de-
pend upon the adoption Of the com,
mission plan frat