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The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
Enqland,s First Scientist

The first great English scientist was Re. Bacon, who died 621 years ago. The exact date of his birth is un- known, but it is believed that this year marks the 700th anniversary. He was persecuted and condemned and much of his work destroyed, so that the extent of his discoveries cannot be definitely known. It is certain that he was centuries ahead of his ignorant and credulous times in chem istry, mathematics and mechanics. Branded as a magician, he was thrown into prison. From 1277 until short time before his death Bacon was inn mured in a filthy cell. He is said to have invented the camera obscura, the air pump and the diving bell, and he was acquainted with the uses of optical lenses and the nature of gun powder, although the projeetile power of gunpowder appears not to have been discovered until the following century. It Is said that during a war Bacon set fire to the chief buildings in town by using burning lenses.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
VALUE OF LESPEDEZA CROP
Perpetuates Itself on Land by Annual Seed Crop-Allows Wide Period of
 Time for Harvesting.

6By ". R. DODSON. Louisiana Expert
 ment Station.)
 l. Iespedeza perpetuates itself on the land by the annual seed crop. If the crop is harvested quite early, a second growth makes a crop of seed. If harvested late, seed is matured be- fore harvest and scattered on the land in harvesting.
 ?. No hay crop allows such wide period of time in which harvesting may be done. The harvest season may extend from late August to late Oeto- Der, including hay and seed crop. In feet, new lespedeza begins to come in- to local markets in late July. Such early cutting, however, will not yield a large crop, although the quality is excellent, as there are no leafless stems. While. under favorable sea- sons, second cutting may be se- cured, it will be short, either for seed or for hay, and should continued dry weather follow such early cutting. the stand may be seriously damaged It is not improbable that with better understanding of the plant We will make two cuttings per season, when the most favorable conditions of growth prevail.
 3. Lespedeza natures for harvest in September and October. when we gen. erally have fine hay-making weather.
 4. Lespedeza cures very quickly. Sinpn hn ctn l contain low per cent of water. Probably no other hay plant is so cas- fly and quickly cured
 5. It enriches the soil.
 6. The hay is rich in protein, and is relished by all live stock, and there is no waste in feeding it, as all the stems are consumed.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02

fly by placing a large bath towel in the neck Of the gown, cover the waist with another towel and wash with a small brush with soap, rinsing well with clean water. The yoke may then be pressed and 1t will be fresh looking again.
 Before making up dainty colored cotton goods. soak in water overnight to which Is added two tablespoonfuls of turpentine to eight or ten quarts of water.
 To clean white shoes, make a paste of cold starch and water. rub in we'll and let dry When dry, the soil will come out with the starch when brushed
 If your child is unfortunate enough to push a bean or other hard sub stance up her nose, put bit of pep per on her lip so that she will sneeze 1t out, for poking and probing for it, is futile.
 When the clothes line needs clean ing wrap 1t around the washboard and scrub 1t with brush in soapsuds.
 The cut side of a raisin laid next the gum of an aching tooth will relieve 1t, heated, this same raisin is good for the earache. A grain or two of red pepper will be more efficacious If the toothache Is serious.
 Wrap linen that is to lie unused in a towel well blued, this will keep the linen white and fresh.
 Milk Frosting.-Take one and one half cupfuls of sugar, one teaspoonful of butter. half cupful of milk and a half teaspoonful of vanilla Melt the butter in a saucepan, add sugar and milk, boil gently, without stirring. ten beat until stiff enough to spread add fiavoring and spread over the cake
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
GOOD REMEDY FOR PARALYSIS
Trouble Yields to Treatment in Many Cases if Condition Has Not Per
 sisted Too Long.

(By W. F. SHULER, Oklahoma Expert
 ment Station.)
 Paralysis of hogs yields in many cases to the following treatment, if the condition has not persisted for too long: Have the following prepared and administered in teaspoonful doses twice daily: Tincture of nux vomiea, two ounces; Fowler's solution os ar senic. two ounces: tincture of jalap. two ounces; tineture of myrrh. one ounce.
 This may be administered most profitably in a small grape juice bot tie. with perhaps fourth of a pint of water. and care should be exer- cised that the animal is not choked. Perhaps the best way to avoid this would be to place the pig in an up- right position, take an old shoe. cut the toe out of it and put the shoe in the pigs mouth and pour the medicine into it, In this way it will run down the pigs throat and it will swallow naturally.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02

in cubes with the shears one cupful of blanched almonds, shredded; three tablespoonfuls of chopped pimento, one cupful of whipped cream, two ta- blespoonfuls of sugar, one-eighth of a teaspoonful of mustard, one table spoonful of lemon juice and a few dashes of salt Some like a boiled dressing. using one part of the dress ing to four or five parts of whipped cream. as the salad dressing
 Grapefruit in sections with strips of pimento between, served on lettuce, Is another wholesome salad
 sapsago salad.-Grate a cake of sapsago cheese, add two tablespoon fuls of butter, few drops of tabasco sauce and a teaspoonful of Worcester shire sauce, one teaspoonful of lemon juice. Mold into a loaf and slice, plac- ing a few slices on lettuce leaves, gar nish with red pepper or pickled beets and serve with mayonnaise
 Nut Salad.-Blanch peanuts and place in hot oven to brown with a bit of butter. Chop when cold and to each eupful of nuts add two cupfuls of finely chopped celery and an equal amount of apples. Mix we'll and serve with mayonnaise
 Toasted buttered baking powder bis cult, cut in thin slices before toasting, make nice accompaniment to any salad
 Cucumber and Potato Salad.-Dice cold boiled potatoes and crisp cucum- bers, mix lightly with mayonnaise dressing which has been seasoned with chopped parsley and onion.
 Any potato salad is improved by the addition of a few cooked peas or a little sweet corn cut from the cob
 Gelatin tellies mixed with fruit and served nodded in small cups or forms and placed on lettuce leaves. served with any desired dressing. make a most pleasing salad
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
The Revival of ShinhlIildinn-

Prosperity for the American ship building industry is assured during a period of several years to come, what ever may be the future of the mer- chant marine under the American flag and regardless even of the new sea mems act. For ships may be built in this country for owners who prefer to place them under foreign registry on account of American laws; in any event, the demand for new vessels from the neutral countries of Europe which have hitherto placed their or ders in British yards. is sure to be heavy, while the belligerent countries themselves, overtaxed in the construc- tion and reconstruction of warships, must fill the gaps in their merchant shipping to degree by placing orders in America.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
NATURAL FOOD FOR TURKEYS
Free Ranee-Grass and Insects Are Important Factors.
GBy B. A. AHRENS. Oklahoma Experi.
 ment StatiOn)

eBy B. A. AHRENS Oklahoma Experi-
 ment Station)
 Grass and insects are the natural food for turkeys. Turkeys must have if it is possible to have it. free range. You will find that they will thrive best on free grass range.
 Besides this, other food must be fur nished them. In Massachusetts, where great many turkeys are raised each year, twice a day in winter and once day in summer is considered often enough to feed them On winter morn ings warm, soft mash may be fed, consisting of the following: Two parts middlings, one part cornmeal and vegetables such as one part onion, two parts mashed potatoes, or two parts chopped sweet apples, with pinch of pepper mashed in once in while. Feed plenty of old corn, wheat or buckwheat at night. Throw them cabbage, few carrots or lit- tie chopped clover now and then un. til the fresh green grass comes.
 Above all things, feed regularly Have plenty of clean, fresh water be- fore them at all times; grit and a dust bath of loam or coal ashes always at hand. Bear in mind that success in this business depends on wholesome food freedom from lice and dry, healthy quarters.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
WEEDS ALONG PUBLIC ROADS
Little More Pride In Appearance of Farm Is Needed-WouId Aid
 Solve Eradication Problem.

Fence corners and roadsides help wonderfully in the spread of perni- cious weeds. While there is law aiming to compel the cutting of weeds along roads. it is not always enforced and we still find weeds aeurshing in the strips of land along the public highways. If the weeds on all idle land were cut to prevent the forma- tion of seed the problem of weed erad- ication would not be nearly so diffi- cult of solution. A little more pride in the appearance of the farm and it's surroundings is needed Not only per sonal effort but community teamwork would effect wonders
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
FIGHTING THE WHITE PLAGUE
Discovery of Tuberculosis Germ by Doctor Koch 32 Years Ago h.
 augurated a Campaign.

The germ of tuberculosis was dis covered 32 years ago by Dr. Robert Koch of Germany, who spent two years in laboratory work in search of it. The discovery changed the whole worlds attitude toward tuberculosis.
 Since the days of the ancient Assy- rfans the destroying germ has ravaged humanity, and in all the successive generations at least every sixth hu- man being was at some time affected by it's presence in the blood. Less than half century ago the disease was regarded as fatal and hopeless.' Some people looked on it as a divine affiiction of the human race, and an indication of mankinds degeneration. Thirty years ago Europe was report ing 100000 deaths every year from tuberculosis and the United States was reporting at the rate of 450 every day
 Today the civilized nations of the world are conducting a general war against the tubercle bacillus In the Umted States more than S20,000, 600 Is being expended annually for this purpose. The death rate in 20 years has fallen from a ratio of 245.4 to 15S to the 100000
 Physicians have long known that the bacilli turk in everyone's system waiting for the vitality to sink to a low ebb when they can begin their fearful scourge. Consequently. the universal campaign is to make every one strong enough to resist the de. stroyers. The world has thrown open its windows to let in sunlight and fresh air, knowing that these are fatal to the bacilli. The old fear of night air has given way to the prac- tice of living, sleeping and working out of doors where the bacilli cannot follow and live.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02

ht pid H q II d French dressing, may, by the addition of different fiavors seem quite like a new dressing. Mashed Roquefort cheese, added to French dressing. served on lettuce is one that is slmost universally liked by men.
 Chopped green pepper. Spanish onion. chives, cucumber. a piece or two of tomato. in fact almost any vege- table added to French dressing then used on lettuce Is we'll liked
 To make good French dressing it is necessary that the oil should be perfect and all the ingredients ice cold. The vinegar Is another import ant item. Too acid vinegar makes a dressing too sharp. Good cider vine far is the best and one part vinegar. Off at all strong, dilute iD, to three parts of oil. makes a good combina- tion Then add such seasonings as seems advisable Or such as you have
 Chill sauces, catchups of various kinds. chives. pimentoes and many bot tied sauces may be used to give va- riety to a dressing
 One of the most tasty of fruit salad dressings Is made Of fruit juice, pine. apple Is especially good, using oil and less of the vinegar.
 Chill Dressing.-Make an ordinary French dressing, adding salt and pep per to taste, three tablespoonfuls of oil and one of vinegar, then few drops of onion juice a finely choDped green pepper, and enough chilli sauce to make the dressing red Serve this poured over head lettuce or chopped cabbage. Parsley may be used in place of the pepper if 1t is not liked
 Young onions sliced and served in sour cream with dash of cayenne and salt is most appetizing salad for those who know the value of onions In the diet
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02

it for the market, and not for the con- sumption of his own stock, because clover and alfalfa are so much better. Timothy for the market should be allowed to get riper before 1t is cut than if it is to be stacked and fed on the farm.
 All arrangements for the baling should be made in advance so that the mower can be started and kept ahead only few acres at a time. One man .lay operate the mower and the tedder. The tedder should be started an hour or so before the hay is to be taken up, and this is work which requires great care if the crop is to be saved in the best condition.
 If the hay crop is large loader is almost indispensable, because it will do the work much faster than any two men, and do it better AS it is always difficult to get help in hay ing time, it is a good plan for several farmers to buy and operate loader and other having machinery on the cooperative plan. By little careful i6 ui ilS eihu SOou JuuSIutHI q SIOup of farmers can, in this way, help one another to save their crops, with less labor and less expense and with more certainty of success than could be attempted in any other way.
 If you have a hay loader, count yourself lucky; but if not, hitch two horses to the end of a pole about I cocks and drag them to the stack, if the hay is to be left standing in the field.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
Takinq the Doctors Orders.

A country doctor up north. walk ing out one day with a Highlander who boasted he was a staneh teeto- taller. resolved to put him to the test. Passing a hotel, he asked him in and ordered two glasses of whisky. After they had shifted" these, and two or three more at the doctors expense, his friends began to get wee bit glib O the gab." The doctor then, feel ing he had him, bluntly asked
 How does this square wi your teetotal pretensions?.
 ..Weel,s quoth John with quiet smile, though I'm a stanch teeto- taler. I'd be a fule to refuse what the doctor orders.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
Women's Wooden Dresses.

Dress goods made from wood is an invention in England. In appearance the cloth is said to closely resemble silk and to be inexpensive.
 The fabric is made by cutting wood into thin sheets and treating it chem ically so that it is converted into a thick fluid. When this is passed through a series of heated pipes the moisture is evaporated rapidly and the product changed into solid screen in the form of thread
 A chemical bath Is then given the hair-like strings, they are thoroughly dried and woven into fabrics.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
Secret of Lauqhter.

The secret of laughter is in the re turn to nature. Civilization and cul ture are late additions and we are living to great extent in artificial conditions. Psychology makes plain the fact that our present mental equip ment has been slowly and painfully acquired and certain strain in main taining that high altitude is inevitable This tension is relieved by nonsense and by the portrayal in humorous anecdotes and on the stage of eva sions of convention and infractions oi the prevailing code of morals and manners.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
Chean Farm Trnck

Potato growers all over South Jersey are greatly concerned over the poor outlook for the season, and unless prices become higher. many farmers are likely to be heavy losers. The crop is about ready for digging. but the markets are so poor that growers are deferring the work as long as nos. sible. There are hundreds of acres within mile of Woodbury from which the owners cannot see at this time more than $1 per barrel.
 For the last five years farmers in
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
Riqht.Happy.

Knowing that the daughter of her laundress had been married recently, Mrs Blank of Boston said to the laundress:
 Is your daughter happy. Chloe?'
 Well, no, ma. am. she aint what you might call right happy. To tell de plain truf, ma am she's done had to pitch in an gib her husban' two or three good lickin's already, so dey aint neither ob 'em what yo' might call right happy, ma am. no, ma am.'
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
Good Points of q Horse.

The horse you buy should have a good bright eye. if it is a little play ful, so much the better. The lore head should be wide and the ears well set apart The ears are the telltale of a balky horse or a kicker If you find them with sharp points bent in ward, and carried back and close to- gether. there ground for suspicion. Anyone that has watched a balky torse's ears can never forget them.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
 Value of Garden.

The actual cost of a good garden on the farm only amounts to a very little, yet very often, from careless. ness or neglect, we deprive ourselves of those vegetables which we could have in abundance. Most city people would be glad to pay a fancy price for what we could have at very small cost.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
NAl4 }nA4 ~teQ

the lower counties have been making big profits from their pea crops. This year John BFadway, Port Norris grower, shipped 37 hampers to Boston and received check for 90 cents in settlement. Charles Tribbett of the same place, sent 51 hampers which sold for $l, 53 cents less than the freight charges. York Journal of Commerce.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
Sour Slop Pail Is Bad.

About the worst thing around a heg-feeding establishment is a sour slop barrel If you use a barrel in which to mix your slop. don't neglect to clean it out thoroughly at least once a day; every time you use it Is better.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02

We know of many good farmers who are particular about the way in which they handle every crop on the farm except the hay crop. They make out of this sort of side issue. They fail to make the proper prepa- fations, and when the season comes upon them they dash hurriedly into the work, rush it from start to fin ish. take small note of weather condi-
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
A Tickiish probier

Its hard to think up something to write on a post card.
 Why not dash off little pleasantly and let it go at that?'
 But cant afford to be facetious. I'm writing to my wife and she'll think I'm having ood time"
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
Not to be Fooled Twice.

We are now" said the passenger in the dripping oiiskins. about to round Cape Horn. Don't you want to come out and see it?" q should say not" answered the passenger with the novel. You made me go and look at Sandy Hook, and 1t wasn't hook at all You can't fool me second time" New York Sun.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02

which are expensive when bought will last twice as long if they are treated to a strong solu. ton of soda and water every two or three months. Let them drop into the boiling soda wa ter and stand until cool.
 Lace yokes may be cleaned very satisfactor.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
Accurate Information.

We had about the centurion in our Bible class today. Whats a centu- zion. pop?"
 "A centurion, my son, is a man who has lived to be hundred years old I'm glad you take after me and like to know things
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
Eeedina Value of Feeds.

Feeds may have about the same feeding value, according to chemistry. yet in actual farm feeding the COW may find a difference and give much better results from one than she will from another that possesses quite a lot less feeding value as determined by chemistry.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
Find Roosts In chimneys.

Swallows. after a day spent in skimming the air and catching in- sects. will seek roasting place at night. The chimney swift scars about until after sunset and then suddenly darts into some chimney. These birds have very disappointed claws and cling on the sides of the sooty fues.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02

inherent seasonIngs ere. ate quite unusual effects
 A salad dressing should be suited to the salad with which 1t is served. A hot mustard dressing is most inappropriate to a fruit salad as is a heavy mayonnaise dress ing on rich meat or fish.
 Tho old on
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
Raise Feed for Hoqs.

The man who has to buy great deal of mill feed for his hogs will find his profits much less than the man who raises his own feed and grinds 1t on the farm
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02

appeaI-W hich= they
 make to the eye in beautiful com. binations of.color.
 Pineapple Salad. @Ta six slices of canned pineap- pie. two cupfuls of marshmallows..cu cut
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
.Atthe Soda Fountain.

Customer - Your cream is very good
 ClerlI-It ought to be; just whipped it.-Judge.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
Can't Keep Good Man Down.

Ever hear anything from Joe Cad ger these days?"
 Nothing directly but he seems to be making good where he is
 I'm glad to hear that. Been pro noted yet?"
 No, but I understand the warden is going to make him a trusty next week"
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
HiahlY So.

That trust magnate is dangerous How do you mean" Isn't he a copper head?''
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02

Smile, smile, beautiful clear white clothes Red Cross Ball Blue, American made. therefore best. All grocers. Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
Couerinn Grnund

Redd-Automobiles certainly cover a lot of ground, don't they?
 Greene-Sure; so do the mortgages on them
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
 Excellent Hoo Feed

Although there is little data on the subject, alfalfa silage of good quality would certainly make an excellent hog feed.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02

Love laughs at locksmiths, so it's nc wonder wedlock sometimes arouses his mirth.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
Not for hip,

"No, that lawn mower is too heavy" That? Too heavy for a person of your size?"
 My wife isn't my size"
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02

We know of no liniment that equals Hanfords Balsam in it's healing prop critics. Adv
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
{aHeKUITN3 dGI3NE$&' $

No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of 1t to anyone else.-Dlekens
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02

used in combining delicate favors with highly seasoned dressings Rich fish should not be served with a heavy mayonnaise. Lemon seems most appropriate to use In salad dressings when fruit is to be used
 Pepper SaIad.-Seleet tender green neppers, wash and dry. Cut off the stem and remove the seeds and the white fiber. Shave into fine strips and add equal portions of chopped olives and celery. Cover with rich mayonnaise and serve in tomato cups or on curled parsley or lettuce.
 Russian SaIad.-Cut cold roast beef into cubes, mince fried bacon, and mix All shredded head lettuce, half a cupful of cold cooked peas and dress with mayonnaise.
 Meat salad.-Cut chicken, beef or veal into fine pieces, disearding all fat or gristle. To each two cupfuls of meat add one cupful of celery and one onion, both minced fine Just before serving mix with enough dressing to hold together, not enough to make 1t wet
 Benares saad.-This is such we'll liked combination that it is becoming Americanized Equal parts of tart apple. cocoanut. little sugar, salt and chopped red pepper and parsley, with tablespoonful of chopped onion Serve with French dressing like the above.
 Cabbage Salad.-Chop enough cab bage to make a pint. Shell peanuts or walnuts. half cupful or less. Boil one-half cupful Of sugar with a half cupful of vinegar; let cool. Beat a yolk of egg with half cupful of cream. Mix all together lightly and serve on the cabbage.
 Raisin Salad.-To half cupful of raisins add one eupful of shredded coeoanut and three chopped apples. bit of onion juice or green pepper chopped, and serve with French dress ing.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-02
MORE ABOUT SALADS.

Salads are recognized as being of distinct food value In addition to the