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The Pulaskian., 1915-10-22
THE LID UNIFORM
By CHARLES FRASER ROSS.

The great pride in life of Jed Rob- inson was that his uncle Abner had been soldier and a brave one. It was at Pea Ridge that the now old man had saved the colors of his com pany through an act of unusual hero ism and had won distinguished notice
 Shortly after Uncle Abner came home at the cessation of hostilities, the widowed mother of Jed died. Un- cle Abner was confirmed bachelor. His brother had left nothing. Abner himself owned little forty-acre plot of ground along the river just outside the town. He ran up shack, made it's interior as comfortable as his limit cd means would allow and adopted Jed.
 It proved poor possession, and with the exception of about one-twen- tieth of it's area the land was barren US a gravel pit. It seemed as though In some original glacial convulsion na- ture had made a dumping ground of this convenient and selected spot to pile up all the mongrel tailings of heterogeneous mineral veins Dig where you would, the pick or shovel was sure to strike coal, or pyrites, or asbestos in masses that suggested the ground-off product of enormous rocks that had passed over the dis trict in remote centuries of the worlds geological travail.
 IJncle Abner did his rul1 duty by led and kept him at school until he was eighteen. By that time the old man had become incapacitated for work. Jed gladly took up the burden of car ing for the little patch of ground. The vegetable garden, a few cattle and the sale of gravel and sand to district contractors and the railroad
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-22
Variety Important.

Variety is most important in arrang- ing weekly menus. Beef may be one time served as pot roast, another time as roast. Gravies should be cooked in as great variety of ways as the likes of the family admit. Vege- tables are always to be had in great variety and may be cooked more ways than one. Of course, it is not wise to insist on dishes that are not liked simply for sake of variety.
 There is delight in eating we'll served food. Hence study the little details that tend to give neatness and effect in serving A bouquet of cut flowers or growing plant gives bit of gayety to the meal.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-22
WITH COFFEE FLAVOR
VARIOUS PREPARATIONS THAT
 MAY BE RECOMMENDED.
Aside From It's Use as a Beverage There Are Number of Ways in Which Delicious Bean May
 Be Employed.

Coffee is a flavor always at the call of the cook, and one that can be re- lied on when fruits fail. The medici- nal qualities of coffee are due to it's aromatic essential oil-and it is that, of course, which gives the flavor. As tke roasting brings out the flavor of the oil, the roasting should be care fully done. When using coffee for flavoring make it by percolating boil Ing water through the freshly ground beans
 Coffee Jelly.-Soak an ounce of gelatin in cupful of cold water and dissolve in three cupfuls of boiling water. Add two cupfuls of sugar and two of strong coffee, and strain into a mold. Harden and serve with whipped cream, garnished with mac aroons.
 Coffee Mousse.-Boil a cupful of coffee and two tablespoonfuls of sugar together, and slowly pour it over two egg yolks, stirring all the time. Strain when cold and add two cupfuls of whipped cream. Pour into mold and pack in ice and salt for three or four hours. Serve in tall glasses.
 Coffee Icing.-Melt two cupfuls of sugar and boil until it forms string from the spoon. Stand the saucepan in dish of cold water until the sugar begins to form on the sides and then work in cupful of strong coffee, pressing it against the sides of the saucepan with spoon. When the mass granulates 1t is ready to use as icing.
 Coffee Cake.-Cream half a cupful of butter with two cupfuls of sugar. Add half a tablespoonful of cloves and tablespoonful each of mace and cinna- mon, with cupful of molasses. Beat for five minutes, and add the creamy yolks of three eggs and cupful of strong coffee. Then alternately add five cupfuls of sifted flour and the whites of three eggs beaten stiff, a teaspoonful of saleratus dissolved in hot water. Lastly stir in quarter of a pound each of raisins and cur rants. This will make two loaves. It should be kept covered after it is baked, as 1t loses flavor if left un- covered.
 Coffee Pudding.-Beat four eggs thoroughly and add five tablespoonfuls of sugar and half teaspoonful of salt. Gradually add two cupfuls of boiling milk and half cupful of hot coffee. Pour into pudding dish and bake in pan of water in hot oven. Serve very cold.
 Coffee Creams.-Mix strong coffee with confectioners' sugar, little vanilla, a tablespoonful or two of cream and the white of an egg. Add enough sugar to make stiff cream, mold into balls and put walnut meat on each side of each ball.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-22

companies brought in steady, though meager income, barely enough to sub sist on. To make matters worse, in order that Jed might have an educa- tion his uncle had mortgaged the little place. It was only by exercising the strictest economy that Jed could manage to make accounts even up.
 Finally Uncle Abner took whim into his head Fifty miles away there was soldiers home He startled Jed one day by announcing that he was going there.
 I'm welcome there. have right to go there,' he told his sorrowful nephew. Here's the point, lad. It's easier to feed one mouth than two Let me have about year or two with my old comrades, meantime reach ing out for the new pension increase. lou work hard, and between us we'll get the place free and clear and I'll come back"
 A lonely life began for Jed. It had one bright spot. Once week he went to the village church, once a month to the church social, and on each occasion he met Nettie Wilder. It went no further than mutually pleas ant cquaintanceship, but Jed cher ished hopes of the future when better times came along.
 Four times a. year Uncle Abner came home for week. These com panionable visits Jed looked forward to with sincere longing pleasure. Such an occasion he was anticipating one evening, when there was a knock at the door and bluff, hearty voice sang out:
 "Open up, there-I'm nigh perished with the chilling blast!'
 Why, Frank Wilder!' greeted Jed, as he opened the door to welcome Nettie's brother.
 Yes, I'm down from the city for week, got lonesome and thought chat with an old friend would do me good"
 Jed made his visitor fully comfort able. He piled the wood into the broad open fireplace, got out pitcher of prime home cider and some walnuts and maple sugar.
 T say," finally observed Frank, why don't you come down to the house once in awhile?"
 live been pretty busy getting things shipshape for the winter" rath- CT namely explained Jed, flushing up. Especially the last month, for uncle is coming on bis regular quarterly visit, you see."
 Well, Nettie invited you to her birthday party and was quite put out because you did not come. Hello!"
 Frank gave start end stare at something he had not noticed before "a figure standing in the dim corner
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-22
WATER PLANTS PLENTIFULLY

When you water plants, soak them and have done with it. It is the little dabs of water all the time that do the mischief Out of doors it doesn't rain every few minutes, but when it does it soaks them and then stops.
 Morning is the best time to water the plants. Stand the pots in tub of water deep enough to reach almost to the rim of the pot. When the soil turns black on top take them out and drain.-L. o. B.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-22
Good Tree Planting Aordns Beauty

in a protected place and are ready at any time they are wanted A few days of sunshine and windy weather in early spring put the mounds of earth beside the holes in fine shape to put in around the trees.
 The trees may be set out two or three weeks before the surrounding soil will do to cultivate.
 First, strawy manure is tramped six inches deep in the bottom of the holes, is thrown in, leaving a little mound in the center of the hole upon which the center or taproot should rest.
 The finer or side roots are spread out around the little mound, more of the top soil is thrown in and packed air spaces and holding them in proper place.
 Next, some rotten straw not ma- nure, is thrown in, then the rest of the soil is tramped we'll around the trees. I do not use any manure next eo tHc IootS ol Iuc ticcS. Ho mdHoio is scattered around the trees, the rain takes the fertility down to the roots and the solid matter, while rot ting serves as a mulch.
 The above method, if closely fol- lowed, will take tree through the first summer which is the most crit ical part of the life of tree.
 Get them started right. The way is easy. A bad start causes much trou- ble and delay.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-22

small greenhouse for winter gardens. At moderate cost small greenhouses can be bought complete with heating apparatuses. Various shapes and sizes are offered.
 A spraying outfit for the garden need not be large or costly, and it will save it's own value the first year it is used.
 The salvia is splendid plant for hedges, for massing and for borders, as well as for general planting. It does best grown by itself. Remember it when planning next years garden.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-22
Peach Jelly.

Soak one-half cupful of gelatin, one cupful of sugar and one dozen of halved peaches for one hour, then pour over cupful of boiling water. pr0ss all through a strainer and stir over the fire until gelatin dissolves, then set aside to cool. When ready to harden stir in cupful of whipped cream with pinch of soda. Put into mold and set on the ice.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-22
Jelly Roll.

Four eggs, well beaten, one cupful sugar, one cupful flour, one teaspoon full cream of tartar, one-half teaspoon full soda and very little salt. Beat well. Spread thin in large pan to bake. Takes perhaps 15 minutes. AS soon as baked trim off the two long edges with a sharp knife, spread the cake with any kind of jelly and roll in napkin while warm.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-22
Southern Batter Bread.

Two cupfuls white Indian meal, one cupful cold boiled rice, three eggs well beaten, one tablespoonful melted butter, two and one-half cupfuls of milk, one teaspoonful salt. pinch of soda. Stir the beaten eggs into the milk, the meal, salt, butter, and last of all the rice. Beat well and bake quickly in a shallow pan. Recipe may be halved with success.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-22
Improved Broom Cover.

Broom covers can be made more useful by setting double ruffie of the cotton flannel, fuzzy side out, between the sides. This protects the covers so that they wear much longer, and is also very helpful in reaching the corners when dusting wall and cell ings.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-22
Alas. Poor Pittsburgh!

The old man was certainly wild to- day. remarked the first Pirate as the last captive plunged from the plank.
 What do you mean, wild?" inquired the second.
 Didn't he walk seven men?" laughed the first offender.-Butfaio Express.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-22
Pa's Opinion.

Pa, what is a cannibal?'
 "A savage who eats human beings, son."
 Would a cannibal eat mamma, if he could?"
 "He might, son, but she would bs sure to disagree with him."
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-22
 Preparinu EoWIa.

After plucking and singeing fowls, dampen them slightly, sprinkle with flour, rub gently all over and wash in tepid water.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-22
Growing Animals
 on the Farm
Eight Studies in the Growing of
 Our Own Live Stock.
EnITOR,S NnTE.


 The Extension Division of the Uni- versity of Arkansas. in co-ooeration with the United States Department of Agriculture. will offer this year, through this paper, a free eorrespond- ence course in The Growing of Farm Animals" edited by H. F. Dvorachek, head of the Department of Animal In- dustry, University of Arkansas. These lessons will appear in this paper at intervals of six weeks, and the arti- cles will be written in the same log ieal order of treatment that would be followed in the preparation of a bull letin. Those who wish to take this course should write to the Director of Extension Division of the University of Arkansas. at Fayetteville. stating name, age. occupation. and a word about his or her general education, and stating that he tor she) proposes to carry the work through for the eight lessons. A farmers bulletin will be sent to supplement lesson No. i. and later for each lesson if the question blank be returned for the preceding lesson. These question blanks will be sent with each bulletin. The additions al lessons on The Growing of Farm Animals will be: t2) Balanced Ration, tS Raising and Feeding the Dairy Cow. (D Growing and Feeding Beef Cattle, (5) Hog Raising. (6) Growing Horses and Mules. CD Sheep and Goat Raising. (S) Stock Farm Management. Extra proof sheets Of each lesson will be sent free for those who may de- eide later to undertake the course- J. Il. Miller, Director Cooperative Ex- tension Work.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-22

Raising. (S) Stock Farm Management
 Extfa proof sheets Of each lesson will eide later to undertake the course-- J. H. Miller. Director Cooperative Ex- tension Work.
 l. Principles of Animal Nutrition.
 In order to fully appreciate the i'm.
 portance of animal production one must consider that as human beings we depend upon the raw soil for food and raiment. It would indeed be difficult matter had not kind provi- dence provided plants and animals to aid us in our struggle for existence. The plant, with it's root system pene- trates the soil and with the aid of va rious agencies, is able to gather for itself from among the eighty or more elements those which are peculiar to it's needs and with the aid of the suns rays elaborate them into it's body and fruit. The animal, on the other hand, browses the growing plants or con sumes the gathered forage, and by means of it's process of digestion is capable of reducing plant life into forms so simple that they may enter the animal body and there take on the forms of flesh, fleece and power.
 Because of this close relationship existing between plants and animals, it is therefore not at all strange that upon analysis by the chemist, plant and animal tissues contain similar compounds which for our convenience have been grouped into four groups:
 namely, ash or mineral matter, pro- tein, carbohydrates and fats. From the standpoint of animal production
 we will confine our considerations to
 these groups of compounds.
 The muscle or flesh, hide, hair, blood and such parts of the animal body are composed largely of com pounds found in the group known as
 proteins. The development of sucn tissues takes place largely during the growth of the animal as each of thesa tissues is made up of many cells which during growth increase in size and in number. After the animal reaches maturity. only sufficient amounts of these compounds are nec- essary to replace wear and tear. The logical conclusion would be that grow ing animals should have foods rich in protein compounds, as a very pecu- liar condition exists whereby only pro- tein compounds of plant or animal foods can form protein compounds in the animal body. Compounds from the other three groups can not serve tho purpose. We find in the plant king dom that certain classes of plants contain a greater percentage of these protein compounds than others. Fore
 most among them Is the class of plant known as legumes. Legumes such as alfalfa, clover, peas, beans,
 vetch and other should because Of their protein content be desirable feeds for growing animals. Factory | by-products such as oil meal, cotton
 seed meal, gluten meal, dried brewers | grains, wheat bran, and others are ale
 so rich in protein compounds.
 The ash or mineral matter is found largely in the skeleton of animals As with protein the greatest demand for mineral matter such as lir1e, phos- phorus and others comes during the
The Spectator., 1915-07-06

Mrs. Bettie Badger left today for Cave Springs to visit friends
 Harold Greer will leave tonigh! for Monroe, La.
 J. c. Wakefield accompanied his children, who were enroute to Bentonvilie to visit relativ"s, as far as Ft. Smith this mornln%.
 Chancery court meets here next Monday. The usual num- Der of people who think ,he>' are unhappy in married life are asking for divorces so they can follow the old advice. ''Try, try again"
 Ignorance is never bliss. It is always pitiful. cowardly or crim- inal. He that deserves the truth can bear it. and whoso can't bear it should be broken by it as kindly, but as quickly as possible. What you know is not yours to keep; it is yours only to give away. Kaufman.
The Spectator., 1915-07-06
MONEY TOLOAh on farms. Long time. Easy terms. Write w. C. CONATSER x SON,
 Ozark, Ark.

Charitee kant alWus be admin istered delikately. If you want to extrikate a crab from a dilem- ma yu hay got to take hold ov him just rite.
 The devil is alwas prepared tew see kompany.
 Vartues of woman are awl her own: fer frailties hay bin taught her.
 Men uv genius are like eagles that live on what tha kill. while men uv talents are like crows that live on what has bin killed fer them.
 We don't question a persons S rite tew be a fule, but if he claims wisdom we kompare it with our own.
 No one man in a thousand iz known while living, vet awl eX- peck to be well remembered when they are ded. Exchange.
The Spectator., 1915-07-06
FIFTY CENTS NETS
 $ BUSHELS OF CORN
Plants Cultivated When Shoulder high--This Produces Extraordinary Yield at Mena Sub-Station.

Fifty cents invested in the cultivR' bushels of corn to the Mena Sub-sta' tion of the Arkansas Experiment Sta tion. This was done long after all the neighbors had laid their corn by. The weather was hot and dry and most Of the neighbors thought that after corn was shoulder high 1t could not be worked, but the Experiment Station experimented. One strip through the field was laid by when the corn was just beginning to tassel out, another strip of land side by side that had always been treated just exactly alike and was planted on the same day and had been worked every time the other strip had, was cultivated just twice more with the Gee-Whiz cultivatOr. making one trip through the middle. In the fall when the corn was weigh ed the strip that was laid by early made SS bushels of corn to the acre. while that which received two more cultivations during the time the II 43 bushels to the acre or an increase of five bushels per acre, due to two cultivations.
 Cost of CuItivatins.
 The time of man and one horse Is usually valued at $2.00 per day. With one trip through the middle in corn. they can cover about eight acres per day, Therefore. one cultivation will cost about 25 cents per acre. or the two cultivations given by the Experi- ment Station cost fifty cents. Thus it was that fifty cents invested in eul- tivation brought he Mena Sub-station of the Arkansas Experiment. Station i've bushels of corn. In other words the Experiment Station paid only 10 cents per bushel for tho increase in yield.
 Light, chaffy corn is caused ey drought The effect of drouth is par tially overcome by cultivation fl you are not convinced of this fact try strip of at least a dozen rows iu the middle of your field and give thss strip the following treatment:
 Cultivate as soon after each rain as the soil is in good working condition
 Cultivate from two to three inches deep. never deeper.
 In cultivation keep the soil level and free from ridges
 During dry weather repeat the cul tivation every eight or 10 days.
 Continue cultivation in this, way un shuoks are about ready to ba6iu ts turn brown.
 W. c. Lassetter, Agruuomis&
The Spectator., 1915-07-06
Example of Diversified FarmIno.

A few weeks ago C. w. Watson. state agent in cooperative extension work received the following interest. ing communication from Thomas ] Bentley. special agent in charge of the farm demonstration work iu Greene county:
 'I visited one man this week who was . demonstrator in this (Greene) county last year. He has only 50 acres. taking out wood lot. horse and COW lots. garden and other truck patches and 70 acres for field crops He planted 10 acres in cotton. 10 acres in clover. acres fin COW peas. Is acres in corn and soy beans with corn and sowed rye in cotton middles
 "Hs says the dryer it got last sum mer the closer he studied demonstra. ton methods Che calls them practica, methods) and the harder ae tried to carry them into practice. He sold some corn and hay. He tells me he has kept enough to feed his stock l2 months from date June 1. He has the usual number of horses, hogs, cattle, and chickens that should go with a farm of that size and has never felt the depressing ef. fleets of the so-called cotton situa. ton"
The Spectator., 1915-07-06
Notice

In the Probate Court of Franklin County, Ozark District thereof: The following guardians and administrators have filed their annual accounts, which were by the court continued until the August term, 1915. for exceptions. Guardian or Adminissrstor. Essass Ward. A. B. Pace, Mrs. Elizabeth McWhorter k. M. Adams, J. w. Wise. Bettie Clark, Willie and Roosevelt Clark Annie Duncan, Thos. Duncan. Guy Huggins, l.. NJ. Huggins. R. w. Shelby, w. T. Owens. w. C. Bill. James k. Mclaughlin.
 And notice is hereby given to ell persons interested in said estates to appea in this court on or before the End day of it's next August term, 1915, and file their exceptions to same. if any they have, or they will be forever barred from excepting to same or any item thereof.
 Witness my hand and official seal this Sth day of June. 1915.
 tSeall A. N. HILL, Clerk.
The Spectator., 1915-07-06
LOCAL MENTION

Miss Bernice and Will Water field are visiting in Charleston. Foot rest hosiery at The Va riety Store. adv.
 Miss Josie Watts began her school at Manitou Monday.
 For Sale Good second hand shoes Stone.
 Garland Hamm visited his brother at Mulberry over Sunday One-half gallon, and pint Mason fruit jars. Edgin Bros. Born to MT. and Mrs. Virgil Earp, five and one-half pound girl, June 3rd.
 Truth brand fruit jar rubbers and mason lids at Edgin Bros.
 Mrs. Waterfeld and daughter, Mabel, are visiting in Little Rock.
 $1.00 Mems Dress Shirts at .S3 adv. Ozark Variety Go.
 A. w. Utley and children, of Piney, Ark. are here visiting the Bristows.
 For Sale Mason fruit jar caps and rubbers. Ozark Variety Co.
 Mrs. J. w. Watts, of Altus visited her daughter, Mrs. Char ley Williams, and family Sunday and Monday.
 Twelve of Miss Mary DowelP S friends gave her a surprise din ner at her home Monday. The menu was varied and proved the young ladies' skill in the culi- nary art.
The Spectator., 1915-07-06
MARKETING THE PEACHES
Car Lot Shipmsnts 10 Most Practical
 For Arkansas' Banner Fruit.

For Arkansas conditions, where the markets are comparatively distant. there is Just one way to market peaches successfully on . commercial scale and that Is in cAr lots. This generally means comparatively, ss few growers have enough of any one va, riety to make up . carlot. themselves. Growers in the same community should plant the same v&riety h or- der that they may ripen at the sAme date. It Is almost impossible for q peach grower to i've by himself. Therefore, do not expect to go into . community. 10 matter how well the soil and climate are adapted to the culture of peaches. and expect to make success of i've or 10 aores of peaches unless you have . good local market Better get few neighbors to go in with you and plant . lev acres and market comparatively. Form a local cooperative association. and. If possible. affiliate with a larger cen. tral marketing agency.
 As for packages, the trade uses tho bushel basket and the six-basket cr~ts Nearly all the markets prefer the bushel basket, and therefore. 1t ia. m most cases. the more desirable mack, age.
 W. Fl. Wicks. Horticulturist.