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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-16
HELPING HAND HINTS !
BY MARION HAHLAND
Only Timid Get "Stunr,,

II am afraid Mrs. LIS bearings are
wrong. l know that the better class, the
rich, or the well to do, as you will are
not indifferent as to price and weight
of their commodities. In fact, they are
the only ones concerned keeping a weather
eye, as it We're, upon tradesmen. who
know 1t, and never f1uctuate therefore
Believe me, it is only those who are afraid
or ashamed to say so. when they are pos
Tive of being overcharged or get snort
weight who are DONE I detest people
who bicker when they know too well that
the price Is right, according to market
value. Those who are ashamed or who
are afraid TO speak up are the ones to
blame for dishonest eradesmen. As to
merchants charging a percentage upon
telephone orders, l do not think 1t at all
practical. In fact. don't see how 1t could
be done, since most housewives who tele-
phone must also so to the market often
just to see il there isn't something they
may have for dinner besides prunes For
you know, we women rich or poor, are all
natural born snoops and learn to state
the exact truth. l had the last word of
my lesson in common sense driven home
by millonaire's wife
A
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THIN MEN AND WOMEN
Here's Safe, Easy Way to Cain 10 to
80 lbs. of Solid, Healthy, Per-
mnnenf Flesh

Thin. nervous undeveloped men and
women everywhere are heard to say, L
can't understand why do not set iat I;
l eat plenty of good nourishing food. ="
The reason is just this; You cannot get
fat. no matter how much you eat, unless
your digestive organs asslmilate the
fat-making elements of your food IN
stead of passing them out through the
body as waste.
What is needed is a means of gently
urging the assimilative functions OF the
stomach and intestines to absorb the
oils and fats and hand them over to the
blood. where they may reach the
starved, shrunken, rundown tissues
and build them up. The thin person s
body is like a dry sponge-eager and
hungry for the fatty materials of which
it is being deprived by the failure of the
alimentary canal to take them from the
food. The best way to overcome this
sinful waste of flesh building elements
and to stop the leakage of fats is to use
Sargol, the recently discovered regen-
highly by physicians here and abroad.
Take a little Sargol tablet with every
meal and notice how quickly your
cheeks fill out and rolls of firm, healthy
flesh are deposited over your body COW
ering each bony angle and projecting
point. Averyt's Chain of Drug stores
Central Store, Golfers Drug Co; Ensley
Store Madison Pharmacy; Pratt City
Store, Phillips Patterson Drug Co, NJ.
O. Dept, 100 n. Goth St. Birmingham,
and other good druggists have .Sargol.
or can get 1t from their wholesaler. and
will refund your money if you are not
satisfied with the gain in weight it pro-
duces as stated on the guarantee in each
package, 1t IS Inexpensive, easy to take
and highly efficient.
Caution.-While Sargol has produced
remarkable results in overcoming merry
Gus dyspepsia and general stomach
you are willing to gain ten pounds or
more. for it is a wonderful flesh builder
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MISS NABERS HOSTESS
TO LITTLE JOKERS

The Little Jolzers gathered at the home
of Miss Marguerite Nabers yesterday aft
ernoon for their weekly game, and late in
the afternoon dainty refreshment course
was served. Only the members were
present, including Mrs e. L. Brown, Mrs.
Webb Crawford, Mrs. Alex Birch, Mrs.
Frank Fowlkes, Mrs. Hubert Drennen,
Mrs. Fred Phillips, Mrs, Hill Ferguson,
Mrs. A. L. Fulenwider, Mrs. Richard Haw-
kins Mrs f. H. Cabaniss, Jr., Mrs. l.. It.
Young, Mrs. Ben f. Moore, Mrs. Val Mes
bitt, Mrs Pelham Anderson, Miss Fannie
Dunn, Miss Belle Roberts, Miss Bland
Tomlinson, Miss Margaret Chenoweth,
Miss Lydia Eustis, Miss Cora Gregg and
Miss Nabers.
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Pictures Childhood's DAYS

Il was surprised 10 read in the Corner
the comments on Mary Had Little
Lamb which to my mind, is one of the
best nursery rhymes. 1t is all so natural
and brings to mind such a pretty picture
of childhood's days, When child l had
a pet lamb, which, of all the pets l loved
best. They know the one who cares for
them, and their whole aim is to be near
her always. l read of the servant girl
who, after reading the poem, The Cotter's
Saturday Night, said it was Just like her
home ON Saturday night, which greatly
pleased the poet and he declared it to be
the best compliment he had received-I
think because he knew it was true to life
and natural, which some of us can .appre-
ciate, although not able to judge from a
literary point of view. This, | think, is
the reason the rhyme has outived falf
of one generation of children.
MRS 4 Al
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A card party for the benefit OF the
Neighborhood House was given yesterday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Victor
Prowell on Iroquois street with Mrs.
Prowell and Mrs. e. L. Mountfort in
charge.
Masses OF dogwood We're skillfully used
in beautifying the rooms on the lower
floor OF the spacious home and auction
bridge was played at &c tables. Two beau
tiful pieces of hand-painted china We're
given as prizes al the close of the game.
A refreshing fruit punch was passed dur
ing the afternoon.
Among those present yere: Mrs. r. M.
Jenkins, Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Frank Alex
ander, Mrs. Joseph Estes, Mrs. c. M
Blanchard, Mrs Erie Pettus, Mrs. Ray,
Mrs Commers, Mrs. Lloyd, Mrs. Burger,
Mrs. Wiley Williams, Mrs. Horace Shaw,
Mrs. Norman shannon, Miss Annie Pear
son, Mrs. Harry Wheelock, Mrs. Walter
Blaekman, Mrs. Rodman Pearce. Mrs Pen
lIalegon, Mrs Charles sharples' Mrs X.
W. Ewing, Mrs j. w. Patton, Mrs. Julian
Dixon. Mrs. r. G. Arnold, Mrs. Bostick'
Mrs. Oliver, Miss Sarah Neill and Others
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MUSIC STUDY CLUB
ELECTS OFFICERS

At the meeting held Thursday morning
at II o'clock at Cable hall by the Music
Study club, Mrs. George Houston Davis
was reelected president of the .organiza-
ton.
Mrs e. T. Rice was made first vice pres
ident: Mrs. Laurens Block, second vice
president, and Mrs. w. ]. Adams, third
vice president.
Mrs. George Harrington will be the re-
cording secretary; Mrs. Overton Fulton,
corresponding secretary; Mrs. Laura
Jackson Davlds, treasurer; Miss Sara
Mallam, state director, and Mrs. Fl. M.
Perry, librarian.
The executive board has a moving scale
in term of office. Mrs. W. L. Murdoch.
Mrs. c. J. Sharp and Mrs. Victor Han
sou were elected for three years; Mrs. w.
S. Lowell Mrs. Wallace Dean and Mrs.
Oliver Chalifoux for two years, and Miss
Edgell Adams, Mrs. e. G.. Chandler and
Mrs Robert Newman for one year.
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RANDOM NOTES

Mr.. c. Il. Doerr is resting we'll at local
infirmary after an operation for appeldi-
citis.
Mrs Marian Martin has come from
Washington to spend the summer with
Mrs. Lily Sloss at her home on South
Eleventh avenue.
Miss Ada Johnston of New York is the
guest of Mrs. H. r. Johnston and Mrs
w. M. Bremen.
Miss Eula WealSley Is visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. George Hughes at Huntsville.
Mrs Sue Allen is visiting Mrs George
Allen in Montgomery.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. III. Maxwell of South
Carolina are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Vic
tor s. Gage at their home on South Nine
teenth street.
Mrs. Charles Murray will leave Satur-
day for her home in Atlanta after a de-
lightful sojourn with Mrs. Paul Gorham.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Meadows are spend
ing a few days in Atlanta.
Mrs. Irwin Porter and children of Flor
ence are visiting her mother, Mrs Neil
Wallace.
Mrs Richard II. Clarke and Mrs. Carl
Seals will leave the first of the week for
Montgomery, where they will be guests
of Mrs. Manley Foster.
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Dreamed Crab

Somebody inquired the other day IL
milk and lobster or crab meat eaten TO-
gether are indigestible. We do not find
them unwholesome when cooked as is
advised in a recipe that is gray with age
in my kitchen. You may substitute lob
ster for crab if you cannot get this, or
If you wish to have a variety. Cut the
crab meat into dice To pint of the
meat allow two tablespoons of butter
Melt this in the saucepan, add two table
spoons of flour and stir until smooth,
then stir in a pint of milk (half cream.
season well with salt, paprika, and a
pinch of nutmeg and stir to smooth
sauce. Now turn in the crab meat and
green pepper minced. Cook, stirring
all the time, until very hot, then turn
into hot dish. Garnish with rings
made of green peppers sliced crosswise.
"MRS. A. d. /.
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SOCIETY IN
GREATER BIRMINGHAM

Little James Wooten celebrated his sixth
birthday yesterday afternoon at the home
OF his sitter, Mrs. w. A. Adams. in Pratt
City. The children, % in number, played
juvenile games on the lawn and later were
invited into the dining room, where ices
and cakes were served from a prettily
decorated table
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Thomas entertained
the members of the Fourth Street Method
list church choir and few other friends
last evening in Pratt City and most en-
joyable time was spent with music and
contests, followed by dainty refreshment
course.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Lewis of Huntsville
is visiting friends in Pratt City.
Mrs. Robert Ferguson was hostess to
the Methodist Ladies' Aid society Wednes-
day afternoon in Wylam. Interesting top
les were handled by Mrs. John Guthrie,
Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Fl. e. REVERE and
Mrs. II. A. Turner. Refreshments We're
enjoyed at the close of the meeting.
The members of the d. d. S. class met
Wednesday kvening with Mrs. J. W. Bed
dow Games and music were featured and
later hot chocolate and cake were passed
About 10 guests were present
Mrs w. S. Driver of Roanoke is the
guest of Mrs. James Rountree.
Fortnightly Shakespeare club yesterday
morning and roses were used to develop
a pink and white decorative motif. Prof
p. p. Burns read extracts from "A Win
ters Tale" and musical programme fol-
lowed. The members of the club gave
Miss Leila Hill surprise shower at the
close of the meeting and refreshments
were served. The following extra guests
were included in the hospitality: Mrs. w.
E. Warrington, Mrs. G. Weight, Miss Mol
lie Oden, Mrs. Hattie English. Miss <A4ie
Compton, Mrs. J. T. MCPHERSON Mrs. B.
II. Griffin and Mrs. Harry WillSerson.
Miss Rena Lea has returned to her home
in Warrior after visiting Mrs. Sumnter
Lea, Jr.
Miss Minnie King of Lection is the guest
of Mrs. James Keeling in West End.
Mrs. A. C. Buchanan is visiting Mrs L.
w. Broughton
Mrs. r. A. Mcleod will leave tomorrow
for a stay with relatives in Pensacola,
Fla.
Mr.. Louis Short of Oneonta is visiting
his aunt, Mrs. o. G. Taft.
The Gretchen club met yesterday morn
ing with Miss Katherine Reed in Wood
lawn. After spending pleasant morn
Ing with fancy work the members en-
joyed q delicious dinner Those present
were: Miss Katherine Gregory, Miss
Roberta Moore. Miss Lucy Proctor. Miss
Lois Mason, Miss Nina Balm.
Mrs. Thomas Blackman of Atlanta is
visiting Mrs. Emma Moore
Mrs. J. w. Anderson has returned to
Montgomery after stay with Miss Kath-
crime Reed.
The Boys and Girls club of East Biz
mir CHAM will meet at the Tenth Ave-
nue. park Saturday afternoon at
o'clock.
Mrs II. T. Adair of Powder Springs
and Mrs. Il. S. Mckinney of Austell, Ga,
are guests of Mrs. w. V. Glaze.
Mrs. A. ID. Glass and children have re-
turned from a visit to Tuscaloosa.
The 7. D. S. club will meet Saturday
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Womans Missionary society Will
give matrons contest at the Fountain
Heights Methodist church this evening at
O'clock
Mr. w. r. Parker will give musical
programme in the auditorium Of The
Reader school Sunday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock.
The Edgewood club will meet this after
noon with Mrs. H. =. Atkins at 1911 South
Seventeenth street.
The Quest club will hold a meeting this
afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock with Mrs r.
Y. Jones as hostess at her home on Ar
lington avenue.
Services will again be held at All Saints
mission, beginning tonight at o'clock
and the Ladies' Guild will meet at the
church Monday afternoon at $3.50.
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PARK Err ERTZLER
MARRIAGE SOLEMNIZED

The marriage of Miss FRANKIE Hertzler
TO Mr.. Harry e. Parker of this city was
solemnized Wednesday afternoon at 4
O'Clock at the home of the brides pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Hertzler,
in Madison, the Rev. j. d. Hunter Off
ciating
MISS Catherine Wann and Miss Jewell
Hertzler We're bridesmaids, Master Charles
Harvey bore the ring in the heart of a
rose and little Miss Catherine Hunter was
flower girl. Mr.. Thomas Pride was Mr.
Parker's best man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker will spend their
honeymoon in Cuba and Florida, and after
June ! will be at home in Birmingham
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having the highest score and salad
course was served with coffee.
Those participating IN the game were;
MRS William Moughon, Mrs John Wood
Mrs. Gordon Moughon Mrs j. A. Shook.
Mrs r.. b. Pennington, Mrs Sam Nance
Mrs. Newton Paisley, Mrs. eli Pigman,
MRS W. Z. simmons, Mrs. Philip Alexan-
der Mrs c. c. Blackwell. Mrs Ross
Snyder Mrs Frank Wood and Mrs Las
sitter
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MRS. RHODES HOSTESS
AT LUNCHEON

An interesting luncheon party yester'
day at the Tutwiler had Mrs. Rufus N.
Rhodes as hostess. Enjoying the hospi-
talty of this charming hostess were Mrs.
Lewis Morris, Mrs. Frank Lupton, Miss
Iettie Woods, Mrs A. IL. Woodward,
Mrs Robert Jemison, Jr., Mrs. Frank
Crockard, Mrs. j. Alfred Levert, Mrs
Harold Samson, Mrs. e. f. Hettricll and
Mrs Cupepper Exum
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FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE
AT NEWSPAPER CLUB

An Interesting event OF thls evening
will be the Friday night dance at the
Newspaper club. Judge and Mrs. Oscar
Hrrdley have been selected as ehape-
rones, and they will be assisted in enter
tanning by number of charming society
bellies
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Where Mary Lived

A few days ago I read the Mary Had
a Little Lamb article. Now, l have a
postcard that was sent to me by friend
who was at Newport, n H., when she
visited the scenes of the song The card
shows the old school house and the new,
the home of the author and portrait of
Sarah j. Hale, who edited Godey's Lady's
Book. This may be of interest to readers.
"A DEVOTED FRIEND"
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THURSDAY BRIDGE CLUB
HOLDS MEETING

The regular weekly meeting of the
Thursday Bridge club had Miss Anllie Sib-
ley as hostess. The event was ve>y In
formal and after an interesting game of
auction light refreshments were dispensed.
Only the members were present.
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LUNCHEON BRIDGE
MEETS WITH MRS. WHEELER

Mrs Willard Wheeler entertained the
Wednesday Luncheon Bridge club at her
home in Norwood. Woodland violets were
profusely used in making the rooms at
tractive for the guests who enjoyed lunch
con at 1 o'clock, and afterward spent the
afternoon playing auction bridge. me
first prize. a hand-painted plate, was
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MISS ANNIE DONNELLY
ENTERTAINS CLUB.

The Thursday Afternoon Bridge club
met with Miss Annie Donnelly at her home
on Highland avenue. The members thor
oughly enjoyed the series of exciting
games for which a dainty trophy was
given, and late in the afternoon a de-
licious ice course was served
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NORWOOD SOCIAL CLUB
MFSr YESTERDAY

Mrs w. M. Lassiter was at home yes
terday afternoon to the members of the
Norwood Social club. Many bright spring
flowers made the apartments attractive
and an interesting game of auction bridge
whiled away the afternoon. A pair of silk
hose and a dainty embroidered pin
cushion We're awarded to the players
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A Kind Act

From the Boston Transcript.
Father-in-Law-Look here, young
man, don't you think it's about time
you were going to work, or do you ex-
rect me to support you the rest or
your life?
Son-in-Law-It would be no more
than fair, just after what I have dono
for you.
I'D like to know what you've ever
done for me-" et< t
''Why, didn't I take your daughter
off your hands?"
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Greek Name for Club

Answering your inquiry relative to a
Greek name for the club of girls, 1 would
request that you send them this name:
'Likourgos,' which means lawmaker
This 'Likourgos' was the originator of
our early laws before Christ If this
name is not desired, address me again
and I will assist you with another Greek
name. JOHN A. c."
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Cyrcne Commandery will hold a reg
uIar cOnc1ave for business and ballot
ing, Friday. April 10. at s p. m.
A special cOnclave Will be held Sat-
urday, April II, beginning at y. M,
for work In the orders OF Red Cross,
Temple and Malta.
JOHN II. BETHEA. Commander.
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MRS. PERCY'S LUNCHEON
FOR MRS. RICHARDSON

Mrs. Walker Percy will be hostess at
a luncheon Saturday at her home Tor
Mrs Richardson of Tacoma, Wash, who
IS the guest of her daughter Mrs. Roy
Knight.
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MRS. TUTWILER TO
COMPLIMENT VISITORS

Mrs. Il. NJ. Tutwiler will entertain at
luncheon Saturday at the Ridgely in honor
OF Mrs. John f.. Clarke and Mrs. l. j.
young of Virginia, guests of Mrs. j.
Rivers Carter
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outfit tasteful home. and keep it
daintily, and the woman who can do
this and also train children in ways
they should go. The fact that so few
can do the latter is the bane of this
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country. For, oh, the patience and wis
dom, and time on the job it takes! The
true mothers are very rare-the snarl-
ing, ill-mannered, heady, irreverent
children of today-witness.'
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Spanish Peanuts

Noticing the reference to Spanish pea>
nuts in the Corner. 1 will tell you what
they are, as they happen to be favorite
confection with me- Spanish peanuts
are the kernel of the common peanut
coated with a candy covering and are
the reddish brown prickly kernels which
are sold by street vendors or curb mer-
chants generally. measured by the jelly
glass full. AS to Smelling them. I should
advise the regular nut cracker or pair
of pliers. The candy covering only needs
a slight pressure to crumble it and the
nut kernel is released and clean.
FRANK D."
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Whose husband, formerly Visccunt
Chelsea, recently succeeded his faith
er, the famous politician and land
owner. Lord Cadogan thus became one
of London's greatest property owners,
most OF the old world district of Chel-
sea, from which he took his former
title, being included in his estate. Chel
sea, of course, is London's artistic
quarter Thomas Carlyle lived there,
and both ]. S. Sargent and Henry James
live there now. Prior to her marriage
the new Lady Cadogan was Miss Ma
ria CoXon. a daughter of George
Coxon. of Craigleigh Cheltenham. She
married Viseount Chelsea. who is a
South African war veteran, in 1911.
awarded to Mrs. Eugene Holmes. and the
consolation, pair of silk hose, was won
by Mrs. George Wofford.
The guests We're: Mrs. Eugene Holmes,
Mrs. w. NJ. Lassiter, Mrs Gregory John
ston, Mrs. J. b. Roberts, Mrs. c. C. Black
well, Mrs. George Wofford and Mrs. John
Wood
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afternoon with Miss Ida Killian in Avon
dale
Mrs J. T. Hughes is at home after a
visit to Mobile.
Miss lila Jordan has returned to Annis-
ton after being the guest of Mrs Graves
Jordan.
Capt. and Mrs. l.. Meiggs left yester-
day for Baltimore after visiting Mr. and
Mrs. r. f. Merrifield.
Mr. John Dorsey of Powder Springs
Ga, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. NJ
Dorsey.
Miss Lily Kinds of Decatur is spending
a few days with Mrs. C. l.. Mills in In
genook.
Mrs. j. W. Bradfield and her little
daughter have returned to Dora after a
delightful stay with Mrs w 7. Mackey.
Miss Fannie Mae Minor entertained the
II members of the Glover Leaf club
Wednesday afternoon in Ensley. Outdoor
games We're tile order of the afternoon
and later ice cream and cake were passed
in the living room.
Mrs. j. S. Hall was hostess at the
regular meeting of the Thursday After
noon Forty-two club meeting. Jonquils
and buttercups beautified the rooms where
tables had been placed for the club games
and score cards of the same design were
used. Light refreshments followed the
game.
Sweet peas and ferns were lavishly used
in decorating the house when Mrs. w. S.
Shehee entertained the Sesame club yes
terday afternoon at her home in Ensley.
Current events were given in answer to
roll call, and an interesting programme
followed. A salad and ice course was
served to the members and few extra
guests.
Prof. r. r. Gordon is convalescent after
a recent illness at his home.
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SOCIETY AND HOME TOPICS FOR WOMEN
card Party For Charity Is Wen Attended


Social Affairs of Yes
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22
SQUASH INJURED BY BoRERS
Whole Patches of Vegetable May Be
Destroyed by Insect in. Few Days
Plan of One Farmer

Some years the Hubbard squash
vine is badly injured by the squash
borer. The moth lays her eggs on
the outside OF the vine. and in a few
days the eggs hatch into small grubs.
These Immediately bore their way
into the stalk where they live IN
seen and for a time unsupported.
For while the vines grow well:
then. as the borer continues feeding
On the inside of the stalk, the vine
withers and dies. Whole patches Of
squash may be destroyed by these
boreTs in few days.
In 1914 one farmer made tests of
early and late Planting. The early
paintings were begun in April and
continued into May. Sweet corn was
used as a companion crop, with the
early paintings TO furnish shade for
the squash vines, but every vine ex-
cept one was destroyed by the borers
IN all the early paintings.
He made late paintings of seed
from June TO July 20. which was
the last Planting Of the season. In
order to hasten the Development of
the plants as an offset to late plant
ing separate hills were prepared.
Holes were dug from eight to ten
inches deep, which were filed with
rich soil thoroughly mixed with chick
en- manure, but he left saucerIike
depressiCns as an aid to watering
the plants in dry weather. This plan
proved very serviceable, as no rain
fell during six weeks of midsummer.
The plants had to be watered fire.
Quently to keep them vigorous.
Notwithstanding the drawbacks of
late planting and a dry season. this
crop Of HubbaTds was among the best
he had ever raised. Hardly a vine
was attacked by the borers. The
period Of squash-moth flying was over
before the plants were above ground.