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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-05-14
Beautifying The Farm.

A Kansas farmer who made a
small fortune on his farm retired
and moved to town. After three
years of monotonous idleness, with
nothing to do and nobody to talk to,
he was visited by an idea-a most
original one. He went back to the
farm and began to develop a model
of the Garden of Eden in the center
of it; Paradise after the old Mil
tonian description, of course, for he
was an orthodox farmer and knew or
cared nothing about the higher crit
icism.
He nodded out of cement as in
habitants of his Garden, Adam, Eve,
the Devil, the Serpent, Cain, Able
with some artistic disregard for
chronology, and over 100 figures.
To give the proper setting to this
large cement population required the
establishment of plantation, includ-
ing such trees and shrubbery as
would suit the up-to-date city park.
The idea of such a Paradise may
strike the reader as a strange, anus
ing vagary and the result as provo
cative of smiles, but it filled the days
of its author with delight and busted
every waking moment. Was it not
better than moping in town, or con-
tinuing his old round of blowing,
narrowing and harvesting, for which
there was no need?
But it is the IDEA that most in
vites attention. Might not every
farmer eager to make life on the
farm something more than a dull
round of labor set aside ten AGREES
best suited to landscape treatment
for his pastime and playground? Why
should country boys leave the farm
to enjoy among other things the
charms of city parks, when they could
have one of their own? To adorn it
with every plant and tree that will
grow there. including those from
strange lands, could be a recreation
denied to the urban dweller, who has
to be satisfied with a lonely flower
bed and perhaps the care of a soli-
tary shade tree.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-05-14
500 Reward. 500

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there Is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages and that is
catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional
disease. requires constitutional treat
ternally. acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system, there
by destroying the foundation of the dis
ease. and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature In doing its work. The proprietors
have so much faith in its curative pow
ers that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that II fails to cure. Send
for list Of testimonials.
Address: +. j. CHENEY a CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-05-14
Health Promotes Happiness.

Without health. genuine Joy is i'm
possible; without good digestion and
regular bowel movement you can
not have health. Why neglect keep
ing bowels open and risk being sick
and ailing? You don't have to. Take
one small DR.. Kings New Life Pill
at night. in the morning you will
have a full. free bowel movement
and feel much better. Helps your
appetite and digestion. Try one to-
night. I
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-05-14
From Hanover, Penn.

HANOVER PA-"I was very weak and suffered from
bearing down pains and backace had been married four
years and had children Lydia Pnams Vegetable Compound
proved excellent remedy for it made well After
taking bottles pains disappeared, and have of
the finest babies you sawMr G. A. RCKRoDr, RED,
No. o. Hanover Ia.
Now answer this question L you can. Why should
woman continue suffer without first giving Lydia L.
FNkham's Vegetable Compound trial? You know that
has saved many others-why should fail in your case?
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-05-14
The Tariff was the Issue.

Unfailing and unmistakable signs
Of a national reaction against the
Wilson Free-Trade administration
and of general purpose to bring
the country back 10 prosperity
drought safe and sane policy of
Protection arc to be noted in the re
cent municipal elections In Chicago
and st. Louis. In both cases the
Democratic nominees were defeated
by increased majorities. Chicago
gave to Mr.. Thompson, Republican
nominee for Mayor, the unparalleled
majority of $4,000. st. Louis went
Republican by $4,000 That the re-
chiefly by the issue of Protection VS..
Free-Trade hardly admits of dispute.
In Chicago Candidate Thompson con-
Quoted his campaign and almost
wholly of the question OF the unem-
ployment and distress caused by the
Underwood Free-Trade Tariff. One
of his public appeals, issued just
prior to election day, was as follows:
There are $1,000 men and women
in Chicago to-day out of work.
There are many more who are work.
ing half time. On account of this
lack of work and decrease in wages,
our local merchants business is suf-
fering. many factories and indus
tries are shut down. and all are COM
planning of hard times. The ILL
nois Central has let contract for
the purchase of $1,OO0,0OO worth
of steel rails to Canadian steel
company because these rails can be
purchased in Canada SO ton cheap
er than in Chicago. This is
also a matter of local interest. and
cannot be divorced from local issues.
Throughout his entire campaign
for the mayoralty, Mr.. Thompson
persistently pushed the Tariff issue
to the front. He denounced the I'm
derwood Free Trade Tariff law for
its failure as revenue producer
and for its dreadful blow at Ameri-
can business. Evidently the argu-
ment struck home. The vast army
!. of the unemployed, the additional
number who are working reduced
hours and the great body of small
merchants and tradespeople whose
business has been crippled by Free
Trade stagnation-all these forces
must have contributed nightly TO
the overwhelming disaster suffered
by the Free-Trade party in Chicago's
municipal election.
That the same forces operated in
bringing about the Democratic de-
feat in St. Louis is beyond question.
The st Louis Republic, leading DEM
ocratic newspaper of the Southwest.
admits, in the following editorial
comment. that the big national issue
OF unemployment was paramount in
the municipal campaign:
We cannot AFFORD 10 BLING the real
cause OF our defeat. We we're over
thrown by the votes Of the working
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-05-14
For A Torpid Liver.

81 have used Chamberlain Tab
lets off and on for the past six years
whenever my liver shows signs of be-
ing in a disordered condition. They
have always acted quickly and given
me the desired relief" writes Mrs.
F. II. Trubus, Springfield, N. Y. For
sale by All Dealers.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-05-14
No Use TO Try and Wear Out Your
Cold II viii Wear You Out Instead.

Thousands keep on suffering
Coughs and Colds through neglect
and delay. Why make yourself an
easy prey to serious ailments and
epidemics as the result of neglect
ed Cold? Coughs and Colds sap your
strength and vitality unless checked
in the early stages. DR.. Kings New
Discovery is what you need-the first
dose helps. Your head clears up,
you breathe freely and you feel so
much better. Buy a bottle to-day
and start taking at once. /
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-05-14

therefore heartily recommend H."
Those who object to liquid m,al'
eines can now procure Feruna Tab
let's.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-05-14

The macy testimonial letters that continually pub
fishing in the newspapers-hundreds of hemare all genu-
ne and unsolicited expressions of heartfelt gratitude
for the freedom from suffering that has to these
solely through the use OF Lydia e. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound.
Money could not buy any kind of influence obtain
such Recommendations you may depend upon it that any
testimonial we publish honest and true you have any
doubt of this write to the whose true names and
addresses are always given, and learn for yourself.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-05-14
PE-RU-NA
The Traveler's Companion

Mr.. Arthur l..
Pierce. 26lS Sher-
an We. ST.
Louis. Mo. "The
curative value of
Peruna is truly
wonderful. ! think
Il especially val
liable as a specific
for catarrh of the
system. and for a
man who has trav-
e.ed for years as
! have and who Is
certainly exposed
TO irregular meals
and uncomfortable
sleeping accomrpo-
dations. Peruna Is
one OF his best
and most needed
travelling compan-
Ions. II throt~s
of disease and
IeQng him we'll
Middletown transcript., 1915-11-13

thing but stew.
In dressing a rabbit there is a
little secret that will remove the
gamy odor which is so Objectionable
to some. It is to remove the thin
membrane which extends from the
tanks over the intestines. The strong
flavor will be removed and the flesh
delightfully."- sweet. The gall bladder
must, Of course, be carefully removed.
Roast Rabbit.-Put the rabbit, care.
fully dressed but whole, into a kettle.
Add a quart of water and a pinch OF
soda and stew until tender. Take from
the broth. Mix with the broth to
moisten, well-seasoned bread crumbs
stuff the rabbit, lay in a pan, spread
with butter, sprinkle with salt and
pepper and bake rich brown. Serve
with a brown gravy made from the
broth adding a little Drowned onion
for seasoning.
Barbecued Rabbit.-Open plump
young rabbits all the way down the
under side, wash and lay fat in a par
of salt and water with a weight tC
hold them under the water. Wipe dry
and slash across the backbone ir
eight or ten gashes, brush with olive
oil and broil before a clear fire, turn
ing often. Lay on hot dish. season
with salt, pepper and plenty of butter
then set in the oven for the butter t.
soak in. Heat in a small pan two
tablespoonfuls Of vinegar. with one o.
made mustard; brush this over thC
rabbit while boiling hot. Garnisl
with parsley or watercress and serve
with a currant-jelly sauce. Cook {
tablespoonful of onion in a tablespoon
full Of butter. add one teaspoonful O
flour and half cupful of rabbit stock
season with salt, a teaspoonful Of vine
gar, bay leaf, a Glove and a table
spoonful of currant jelly. Simmer flv,
minutes and serve.
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TO DESTROY WEEWL
IN THE WHEAT CRIB
Carbon BiSuIphide Is Quite EffeC.
tiVe-Used for Many Other
Purposes on Farm.
By BRADLEY HANcocK.)

Make a bin or crib as nearly air
tight as possible, then ON top Of the
wheat place a large saucer, or similar
vessel, containing carbon blsulphide,
close the doors and let 1t remain for
six hours, then open the doors and
windows for several hours before en-
tering, and every rat, mouse, weevil.
ETC.. will be dead.
This carbon bisulphide is very in
fiammable, and on no account must
any flame be allowed around 1t. l
use 1t for many purposes. Saturate a
ball Of dry horse manure with it, push
the ball down into a rat hole, plug up
the hole and the work is done.
efrectually dispose of fruit-tree
borers by injecting carbon bisul-
phide into the holes with a syringe
and promptly plugging the entrance
with soft wax.
The stuff is cheap and not danger
GUS to human life If it is not inhaled.
Cribs, granaries, ETC., can be cleared
of all animal and insect life by using
1t as directed.
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.[iEIjNIEI IRI7Y2I2I
RIHlT1TLTRS y
WB2
DESIGN MUST FIT THE SITE
House Improperly Adjusted Will Of
ten Mar the Effect Of Otherwise
Pretty Street.

A type of house that is suitable for
almost any suburban locality is the
frame house, with the exterior walls
of clapboards or shingles. In building
a frame house, however, it is neces-
sary to have a design that is fitted
for the site. With either clapboards
or shingles, an exposed foundation Of
brick or stone is correct. Solid con-
crete, as well as the stucco finish on
a wooden frame, also lend themselves
to certain styles of architectural work.
Another attractive combination is
the first story of concrete or stucco
with an upper story Of shingles. A
good combination is dark red stucco
tower story with green or weathered
shingles above. The roof of this
type of house should be tile and
should be of a sloping and rambling
construction so as to bring into play
all the color in the roof material to
offset the upper story Of the house.
Building Age.
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PETTICoAT MUST BE FLUFFY
But Flare Must Always Be So Ar
ranged That It Falls From
the Knees.

Petticoat widths are from 2N to "a
yards. Plain and accordion- plated
hounces are run with cOrding to re'
move any falling closely around the
ankles or above. as few petticoats
come to the ankles. II a pettlcoat
matches the suit, 1t is likely to be Of
African brown, taupe, Russian green,
black, wine, navy or purple. Plaided
petticoats are darker than usual, but
of rich combinations. The fare all
comes from the knees down.
Chiffon and Georgette crepe petit
coats are made of every shade known
in dresses, from white to black. They
are usually of white, flesh. black, navy,
taupe, African brown, dark green or
purple. A cotton petticoat should al
ways be worn under one Of chiffon, OF
the same color, but not as wide.
Princess slips to wear with one.
piece dresses are made of cotton, mes
saline, taffeta, crepe or lingerie cot
ton. A fine quality mOhair fabric is
used for pettlcoats, in all the shades.
is very lustrous, and is washable and
dust shedding and will not crack or
crease. For those who prefer tilmy
cotton and lace petticcats under an
evening dress to one of silk fine or.
candle is made up with tiny ruffles
and val lace
Crepe petticoats that clean and
launder are gathered to a deep-hip
yoke, with an accOrdion-p plated hounce
lower down. headed by a satin ribbon
run in a casing. tied at the back
White crepe petticoats of a very
dressy nature are 6ounced with hand
painted net.
Middletown transcript., 1915-11-13

this occurs brood-rearing is apt to be
continued throughout the winter with
most disastrous results. There ds
probably no place in the United States
where it is safe to put off packing un.
til after Thanksgiving day.
Even hives that have been properly
insulated and packed early must be
protected from the wind IL the bene.
fits of these precautions fully are to
be realized. Just as the beekeeper
cannot give his hives too much insu.
lation, so he cannot give them too
thorough protection from the wind
Another weak point in the wintering
Of many colonies is the entrance to
the hive. This should be no larger
than an opening 8 inches wide and 3s
Of an inch high, constructed as a tun-
mel through the packing. 1t should
be carefully shielded from the wind
under all circumstances.
By adopting these precautions the
beekeeper will place his colonies in q
position to endure the hardships Of
outside wintering with a minimum Of
exertion. If he is further careful, by
prolonging brood-rearing in the late
summer and by the prevention Of
swarming, to see that his colonies in
the fall are both strong in numbers
and full Of young bees. he will find
that they emerge in the spring in ex-
cellent condition. Old bees are quick
ly exhausted by the work of heat gen.
Grafton, and even If they survive the
winter, are incapable of carrying on
the task of brood-rearing in the
spring. It is therefore most import
ant that the colonies should contain a
large proportion of young bees whose
vitality cannot be so quickly ex-
hausted.
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PLAN FOR STORING
TUBERS FOR WINTER
Farmer Must Exercise Care in
Selecting Potatoes = Dry
Cellar Is Best Place.

1t will soon be time to plan for
storing the winter potatoes. In order
to prevent loss Of potatoes after stor-
age, the farmer must use care in Sc
lecting his tubers for storage.
All potatoes showing signs of rot OF
those bruised in handling, should be
used or sold and not stored. The organ
isms that cause rot in potatoes attack
the tubers in the fields, or through
wounds when handled, and this infec-
ton spreads throughout the crop.
The tubers should be stored in q dry
well-ventilated cellar. A warm, moist
cellar is very favorable to rot. The
temperature of the storage cellar
should be kept at about 35 Fahrenheit
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TYLES ARE VARIED
aEALLY NOTHING DEFINITE HAS
sEEN ARRIVED AT.
alflrs o. Last Autumn, However, May
sc said to Be Definitely shelved
-cuirass Bodice viii Be
4 Boon for Many.

There is no settlement of the fash
,on question yet. Happily. the vari-
0us styles which we're brought over
O1r our selection are swinging from
ons Silhouette to another like a pen
tulum. There is reason to be happy
uhnut Il. because It spells a certain
aneree Of safety for the woman who
lGnOws what she wants and can find
l8 IN the heterogeneous assortment
ahat Is offered.
Some of the best American design
6rs are insisting on the moderately
narrow skirt, but the skirt of last
autumn is definitely done Tor and must
~ shelved The wide tunic over the
ukimpy underskirt belongs to a day
ehat Is done. The coats of last au-
enmn are not as hopeless as the skirts
and bodices, but possibly 1t is easier
70 get new suit than alter an old
skirt.
However, no one can lay a finger
on any one fashion and say it is the
ruling one. There seems still to be
uncertainty as regards the best fash
Ion to choose for an established win
aer style.
The cuirass bodice is one of the
revived fashions that women greet
with approval It saves one the need
pf worry about the waist line. No mat
ter what the new corsets are unable
% do to flesh that has hardened into
Stubbornness. the medieval bodice
made Of any cloth, hides a thick line
and leaves the onlOoker ignorant OF
the size Of the waist beneath.
The metal cloth is preferred by
Jenny for these bodices and she uses
them over voluminous skirts OF tulle
or lace. Sometimes the lace is Of
metal over a taffeta foundation, and
the bodice is Of heavily brocaded satin
or velvet. Blue predominates as q
color. Black is rarely used in this
kind OF q frock. although Premet has
sent over model with white tulle
skirt embroidered in rhinestones that
mas q bodice of black plush. This has
straight lines at the side and the
medieval decOIletRge. but 1t does not
Middletown transcript., 1915-11-13
School Plavnrnunhs

Every country school could have its
playgrounds-some place for the kid
dies to play; and gradually, as the
need arose and the interest increased,
equipment could be added and much
could be done for the betterment of
the children of the rural school. With
the proper teacher Cor perhaps a
neighborhood volunteer a day OF so
a week. games could be added to the
regular school program, and who shall
say that the boys and the girls are
not each learning through their games
and play the most valuable lessons in
citizenship aid their future work in
the world?-Edwina Mary Layman,
Colorado Agricultural College, Fort
Collins, Colo.
Middletown transcript., 1915-11-13

when new II will prevent the damp and
wet from splitting the leather.
When your tailored skirts become
wet from the rain, do not let them stay
wrinkled. but press them with a not
iron before they become dry. By the
way. 1t is real economy to invest in
a good, durable rT'ncoat. because IL
will protect your suits and frocks to
a great extent and will actually save
you money,
Your waists and underwear should
be looked after as they come back
from the laundry. and any mending or
darning should be done at once.
No girl who must live on her own
earnings can AFFORD to neglect her
clothes. because only with care can
she dress we'll.
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be drawn back. smooth and waveless,
as it was for the summer hats. but
must be wavy and IOOser at the sides.
The proper way to wear the sailor
is tipped over one side. and this means
that there must be softening strands
of hair puffed out at the sides.
"Straws show which way the wind
blows" they said, and judging from
present indications the hat of felt or
fabric promises to crowd out of ex.
istence the once popular velvet
chapeau.
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Nu4 htA,l ~teQ
Rlno WeIuhed a Pound.

One OF the largest rings is the one
which was presented to President
Franklin Pierce in 1852 by some citi.
zens OF San Francisco. 1t weighed
one pound. The hoop Of the ring is
cut into squares, on each of which was
shown some scene In the history OF
California. The bezel. bearing the
seal. has engraved upon It the arms
of the state OF California. surmounted
by the stars and stripes of the United
States. and the name of Franklin
Pierce. This ring was valued at S2.-
0O0.-Washington Post.
Middletown transcript., 1915-11-13
Move for Cleaner Towns.

More than 5000 towns are said to
have enlisted in "clean-up-and-paint-
up" movement originated in st.
Louis two years ago. Particulars are
furnished by Allen W. Clark, chair.
man u the national clean-up-and-
paint-up bureau, st. Louis. Mr.. Allen
credits the editors Of the local news
papers with being the one most i'm.
portant factor in spreading the gos-
pei Of cleanliness, thrift and civic
pride in the campaigns of last year."
Middletown transcript., 1915-11-13
To Ereshen Bows.

When you freshen the velvet bows
In your hat do not take them of. Heat
a curling iron and around each prong
wrap a damp cloth. If you slip the
iron inside each loop and open it as
far as possible you will stretch the
velvet into shape and steam 1t at the
same time. How is that for an idea?
Your bows will look like new.
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rs TO CARE FOR CLOTHES
idance OF Creases and Wrinkles
Means Much to the Life Of
Feminine Garments.

ever leave your suits or dresses ly.
on q chair or on the bed rail. but
a hanger in them the minute you
them on. II is simply a matter of
L and It is just as easy to learn to
a hanger into your coat and put
a chair, to hang up later. CTeases
wrinkles wear out the cloth and
only way to keep your clothes tree
rinkles is to hang them up when
remove them.
,oes, too, retain their shape much
sr II trees are kept In them. You
eIways tell the shoes which are
i,cted BY their wrinkled. sbapeless
Il Is q matter of a moment or
10 slip shoe trees into your boots
YOU take them on, and this will
ant the leather from relaxing
,ear which has no acquaintance
shne trees usually splits and
lust twice as quickly rs the
xfed Tor variety. II yon ~
| nttIo saeeIlne into your shoes
Middletown transcript., 1915-11-13

as he crosses any one of the inter-
secting streets in walking his beat.
The lamp is so arranged that it is
visible by day as well as by night.
The signal post is provided with a
telephone and also with a Citizens
push button" with which anyone need.
ing a policeman can turn on the light
and summon one to his aid.
Middletown transcript., 1915-11-13
Emeienev.

The answers to correspondents edi.
tor was in a quandary.
Here's a communication from a
woman who wants to know how long
1t takes to do up shirt" he said.
That depends on the laundry" vol
unteered the sporting editor. "The
one l patronize will do up a shirt In
about three washings. s."-Judge.
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Platinum.

The worlds supply of platinum
comes mostly from the Ural noun.
tains' in Russia, and has been de.
creased by the European war. In 1909
the worlds output Of crude platinum
was 19S,SS0 troy ounces, of which
!SO.OS7 came from Russia. Platinum
Is found also in Canada, New South
wales, Colombia, Borneo and Sumatra
ana IN the states of California, Oregon
ana wyoming. The annual output of
crude platinum in the United States
is about 700 troy ounces.
Middletown transcript., 1915-11-13
For the Young Girl.

Russian lines In coats, suits or
frocks are eharmingly youthful. Suits
with the box jacket are shown for
the coming season. Some have the
fronts Slightly fitted. while the backs
are n light.
ca s. are high and can b Y o
eithe lpen ur closed.
Middletown transcript., 1915-11-13

need not enlarge upon the advan-
tage Of money; everything we see and
everything we hear puts us in remem-
brance of 1t. AS the world is, 1t is
sort Of duty to be rich, that 1t may be
In ones power to do good.-Lady
MontaRu.