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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-05

No Christmas feast is complete
without flowers. a table can he neatly
decorated at a trifiing xpens A
little snilax. asparagus or fern leaves,
u Few carnations. or any other flower
that can be purchased reasonably, is
all that will be required.
Simplicity and naturalness IL the .e-
suit to seek in floral decorating.
III there IL n lily Of the valley bed
IN the garden. during the first thaw
dig up "A few roots after the ground
has frozen hard. pot them and place
In the window garden for blooming.
The otaheitc range makes "A SPLEEN
did window plant. The foliage. which
should he kept clean. liz dark and
glossy, its blossoms are very fragrant
and the miniature add color
and make this plant quite II novelty.
They would he seen more frequently
II better known. This plant. by the
way. will make a good Christmas
present for "a friend.
Lily Of the valley and astilbe
japonica stored in the cellar or old
forcing.
Roses, diCentras and deutlias should
he brought into tho conservatory
from the cold pit and started forward.
I'm taking plants or bulbs from "A
cold pit or cellar into light and neat
during winter care should he exer-
cised not 10 commence forcing too
IA pilly.
Cold nights. when the weather j.
severe, window plants should have
extra protection. In small windows
newspapers spread over the windows
Will keep the cold from the plants.
Heavy wrapping paper makes a good
screen FOR larger windows.
lIyaCinths. tulips. narcissi. Sc, will
he ready now to bring into light and
heat. See that the bulbs are we'll
rooted before they are brought out
for forcing.
TIL. manettia vine, so popular about
fifteen years ago. is still one of the
most satisfactory Towering vines for
the window garden.
Red wreaths and light roping Of
red frieze are offered by florists for
Christmas decorating. The rope in
the smallest size is about half an incl
in diameter, made Of I cheap imita-
ton of chenille. The roping can he
had in three sizes-No. l., small: M.
2. medium. and No. 3. large. Wreatls
can he had 10. 10. IA, II. Is and 20
inches in diameter. Stars of various
sizes are TO be had of the same ma
ierial.
Light graceful ropinC OF ground
pine Is offered for green decorations
This can be used separately or in com
bination with the rcd roping. Pillars
wound with the two strands, one of
red and the other of green. winding
both strands at the same time. car
rying the W. strands side by side in
winding. gives an UNUSUAL effect. \
little OF this combination can he used
to advantage, but the mingling of
color can be easily o%verdone.
The light red roping can he used
for window decorations. stretching 1t
diagonally across the windows; also
for draping tablets and pictures and
for making various designs on the
walls.
Small punches OF white immortelles
used with the green and red carlands
and designs will break the monotony
Of the durk green trimmings and
rhtN I'm nIIrCl.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-05

Raffia, used by florists for tying
plants, Ia obtained from the palms.
rafiia rutiia and raphia tadigera. The
raffia is obtained from the leaves,
which are very tough.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-05

An average days work with IA two
horse walking plough is "A little less
than IA acres, while an average days
work for Il three horse sulky plough
Is between . and ga acres.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-05

Why doesn't some II get UP u
Biographical encyclopedias Of agyicul-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-05
SOUR SOIL FOR MELONS.

II Is generally known that straw
berries do well on soil that is some
what sour and ON which other plants
would hardly produce so much as fair
crops. A.. l. kunderd. the man who
originated the rufilcd type of gladioli
and many new varieties. is the az
thori,y FOR the statement that musk
melons and watermelons do hest on
sour soil, What Kunderd says has
always been reliable in the past, so
we accept his statement as fact. II
would seem that cucumbcrs, being OF
the same family. also should do best
on slightly sou soil.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-05
FLOWERS AND WREATHS
FOR CHRISTMAS DECORATION

Those who have flowers to spare
at This season should o forget The
sick and poor. Flowers are God given
emblems that breathe the Christmas
spirit as nothing else in nature.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-05

During the leisure of winter is the
time TO make trelliseS, hotbed sash,
mats for hot beds, rustic work, &c.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-05

These two old English maXims are
good one for gardeners to remember:
Good intentions never blossom"
when Impotence enters in at the
gate, success flies over the fence
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-05

sN'fi ''s'H " ~ - $3.50
always been reliable in the past, so
we accept his statement as fact. II
would seem hat ~cucumbers, being OF
the same family, also hould do best
on slightly II soil.
Decayed fruit and cuIls left on fruit
trees should be removed and all fruit
under the trees should be carefully
gathered and burned. This will lessen
attacks of disease and insects next
year.
The production Of onion his year
in the twelve important onion growing
states is estimated At 1S,S0l, $50
bushels. as compared with 21.901 Ola
| bushels in lAii, a decrease Of about
81 per cent
Forest culture is as much of an art
az is corn culture. \ good woodlot,
like u good curnfeld. is the result OF
applying Intelligent methods To produce
a fun, valuable crop. \ corniicld with
fail spots, empty hills, feeble stalks
and half filled ears II neither a credit
to the farm nor n paying investment
for the farmer. No more Is a woodlot
half stocked with inferior trees. The
Yearbook l9lD of the Department of
Agriculture says that when timber Is
cut is the time Of all times 10 apply
I forestry. The way in which the cut
ting is done will determine what the
subsequent condition of the woodlot
will be.
These two old English maXims are
good ones for gardeners to remember:
Good intentions never blossom
when Impotence enters in at the
gate, success flies over the fence"
During the leisure of winter is the
time 10 make trelliseS, hotbed sash,
mats for hot beds, rustic work, sc.
An average days work with IA two
horse walking plough is Il little less
than 1% acres. while an average days
work for u three horse sulky plough
is between 2 and ga acres.
RAMA. used by florists for tying
plants, In obtained from the palms.
rafia rutiia and raphia tadigera. The
raffia il obtained from the leaves,
which are very tough.
J biographical encyclopedias Of aSTicul-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-05

No Christmas feast is complete
without flowers. A table can he neatly
decorated at a trifiing expense. a
little smilax. asparagus or fern leaves.
a few carnations. or any other flower
that can be purchased reasonably, is
all that will be required.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-05

Dccayed fruit and culis left on fruit
trees should be removed and all fruit
under the trees should be carefully
gathered ana burned. This will lessen
attacks of disease and insects next
year.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-05

The production Of Mo this year
in the twelve important onion growing
States is estimated nj 1891 ,IS9
bushels. as compared with u ,901 Ola
bushels in lHii, a decrease Of about
81 per cent
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-05

simplicity and naturalness IL the 20
ult To seek in floral decorating.
Alma record., 1915-02-18
Shoes For Spring.

Shoe styles show distinct trend to-
ward the military type of button and
lace boots In women's high footwear,
with the button boot characterized by
military braids and eagle brass but
tons, says the Dry Good Economist.
In low shoes for women the short
tongue colonial and the small tongue
pump will predominant. closely follow
ed by novelty strap effects in the me-
dium grades The gaiter effect will
be carried into low shoes. and black
and white combinations will be re.
ceived with much favor. In mems
shoes the tendency is toward the
larger use OF the cloth top button
boots.
Alma record., 1915-02-18


organic act creating the department OF
labor. I'm its ultimate analysis. presup-
poses dealing with trades unions and
through trades unions for the better
ment of wage earners, and properly
So" He added: "Al trades union
movements may profit by the assist
ance of this department of the govern
ment. OF what value would it be to
mediation to apply to the department
OF labor TO interfere. TO use its good
offices I'm an effort 10 bring about an
adjustment OF a trade dispute, If the
workers themselves are unorganized.
IL the workers themselves have no eco
nomic force that they can usef"
The postmasters throughout the
country will distribute the application
blanks TO the unemployed, who will
fill them out and return them TO the
postmaster TO be forwarded 10 the de
partment Of labor postage free
The applications for employment are
designed TO cover practically all forms
Of employment. both skilled and un-
skilled. In addition 10 domestic work
and farm labor The applicants are
required TO answer numerous questions
as TO age. height weight, trade ma
tionality, qualification for labor other
than trade mentioned languages spo.
ken. name Of two former employers.
reason for loss of last employment and
wages expected
one difficulty i'm the present federal
employment bureau plan Is the ques-
ton OF transportation On the appl-
cation blanks the unemployed are ask
ed TO state what. if any, money they
can afford TO pay for their transporta-
tion TO a job. and the employer also Is
asked TO state what, II any, money he
will advance for transportation 10
bring the unemployed TO the job he de
sires to fill Ii is obvious that the
average man out OF work cannot be
prepared to pay his own transportation
If the railroad fare amounts to very
much
Commissioner Of Immigration Cami-
netti In his last report suggested that
part OF the money received from the
immigration service. OF which there Is
now So 100000 In the treasury, might
be used for such purpose Should
the question OF such utilization OF so
large a fund be brought TO the atten-
tion Of congress IL is certain IL would
be carefully scrutinized before consent
was given.
Alma record., 1915-02-18
WHAT THE COOK BOOK
SAYS.

If you would have your fried eggs
look pink and beautiful fry them one
at a time in good deal of fat and
give them your undivided attention.
As they are cooking take n spoon and
continually pour the hot fat over them
until they are done. An egg that Is a
little stale Is almost sure to break It's
yolk when II is put into the pan.
You can warm over meat much more
quickly IL you wrap It I'm creased pa
per. The steam will prevent the meat
from becoming hard and dry.
A very quick way to cool hot liquid
ls to pass II through a clean cloth sat
urated with cold water. And II the
liquid is soup no trace Of grease will
remain.
Pickles Will never become moldy IN
you put tiny bag OF mustard In the
top OF the receptacle in which they
are kept.
Don't forget TO close the refrigerator
door each time you use the box. The
ice will last much longer.
To keep pancakes from being greasy
and nabby do not have the batter too
thick. md be sure that the fat is piping
hot
Alma record., 1915-02-18
( FARM WIT AND WISDOM.

No farmer ever gets too old to learn,
hut the wise farmer doesn't wait until
be is old TO learn.
All things come TO him who owns a
piece Of land and pitches in and works
to beat the band
Don't try to lift water by suction
pump more than thirty feet The ut
most height TO which it is possible to
suction it is 339J feet. The weight of
the air has to do the lifting.
An Iowa farmer pays his foreman -
cents for every pig over six to the SOW
which reaches the age for weaving.
He likes TO pay out the money. and the
foreman looks upon IL as clear gain.
The bonus system is worth studying
II will work in other fields as well as
in the piggery.
Potash is difficult to get now. not be
cause there are no ships TO carry il.
but because OF the difficulty In secur
ing railway and river equipment to
move IL from the mines and store
houses TO the coast
Corn fed the sows makes their pigs
fat before farrowing. but the pigs need
fat only after their eyes open on this
world. Prior 10 that time they need
only bone. muscle and vigor. Alfalfa
hay. bran. roots aud other protein
bearing feed prepare the sow for sue
cessfuI farrowinc Corn fed sows are
the ones which die at this critical time
more than any other-Farm and Fire
aida
Alma record., 1915-02-18
HORSE LONG A PRISONER.
Owner Has Kept Him Confined In
Stall For Having Run Away.

Muncie, Ind.-The> local Humane So
ciety does not know how to proceed In
the case OF farmer near Yorktown
who for eight years has kept a horse
prisoner It's stall
The horse when three years old ran
away with the farmer and seriously
injured him. In the eight years the
horse has not had any exercise except
such as he might get In his stall 1t Is
said the long confinement in the barn
has caused the horse to be extremely
nervous and that he frlghtVis at the
slightest noise. The Humane society s
officers seem to doubt that they could
convict the owner OF cruel treatment
OF the horse. but may conclude to file
n charge. An effort probably will be
made to induce the owner to sell the
animal in order to avoid being prose
cuted.
Alma record., 1915-02-18
0VERALLS TO BABY SAYRE.
Colonel Bill Mcdonald Prepares
Youngster For York.

kOioUCi oHf NUNOpUdiQ fiCPa' %
Youngster For Work.
Washington Colonel ISill Mcdonald.
the Texas ranger. presented to Francis
Sayre, the White House baby. pair
OF blue jean overalls. The overalls
arrived ahead OF Colonel Bill and were
mystery until Colonel Bill strolled
up to the Office building.
"Colonel Bill" asked the reporters,
"are you responsible for the baby's
new blue pants?"
"Yaas," drawled Bill. IL sent 'em.
and them breeches Is all right for thet
kid. They may be lettle too big fer
him now, but he'll grow up to EN-"
Then he explained that Mrs. Melon
aid, the pretty bride whom he recently
brought with him from Texas. was
the maker OF the little overalls.
The president wrote letter to Mike
Donovan, who sent pair of half ounce
boxing gloves to the baby, thanking
him for the gift, and remarking that
he was sure the baby would use the
mltts "ss soon as he was able to strike
out for himself"
Alma record., 1915-02-18
RADIUM AS FERTILIZER.
An Esperimentsr Asserts That IL Will
Increase Yield Of Land.

An EsperiWentsr Asserts That Il Will
Increase Yield Of Land.
Rsdium as fertilizer is a new idea
in farming. 1t is asserted that 1t will
Increase the yield Of land from 80 to
100 per cent.
So says DR.. IL. II. Rusby of the New
York College of Pharmacy. He has
been experimenting with radium solu-
tlons on tiny farm at Nutley, n. j..
for the last two years. Recently he
presented his results TO the America n
Pharmaceutical association.
DR.. Rusby diluted his radium three
milligra ms TO a ton Of water This, he
says, will fertilize thoroughly twenty
acres Of land at an approximate cost
OF $50, The farm was only an acre
and one-half in extent, but in small
patches he raised practically all the
vegetables used by northern farmers
Fifty pounds OF his solution 10 the
acre gave the best results in the great
est number of cases. Some yegeta bles
required more.
On the whole, however, DR.. Rusby
found his experiments particularly en-
couraging. Cucumbers, squashes, mel.
ons, radishes, carrots, corn, cabbage
and host OF others responded most
satisfactorily to the treatment and
gave fesults far above their normal
output.
The use OF radium as a fertilizer. Dr.
l.xr f,rip -ft
him. When it was found that weak
solutions OF radium salts applied to
cancer only stimulated its growth sci
entists began TO experiment with il
upon plants. In the beginning ali of
the solutions which they used were
far too strong The New York botan-
ical gardens and the University of
Prague were the first to make success
full experiments.
Alma record., 1915-02-18

The new spring scales for household
and nursery use have an adjustable
tube which makes 1t possible to weigh
the contents OF box or basket hung
on the hook without having to deduct
the weight Of the empty receptacle.
The empty basket is hung on the hook
first by itself and the inner tube scale
adjusted to the 30" mark. Then what
ever is to be weighed is placed in the
basket and the weight is registered.
Alma record., 1915-02-18
COLLEGE HEALTH DEGREE.
California Students Will Take Course
In Preventing Disease

San Francisco Graduate I'm public
health" Will be the degree awarded
10y the University Of California at the
end Of n six year course in new pro
fesslon - that OF keeping everybody
wen.
For long time the universities have
been teaching how TO cure the sick.
but the aim OF this new course in pre-
ventive medicine il TO train experts
whose whole purpose shall be to pre-
vent any one from ever being sick
enough to need a doctor.
Alma record., 1915-02-18
PIGS BORN WITH TUSKS.
They Thrive, Although Owner Breaks
OFF the Protuberances

Lumberton. ~ C.-J. G. Bundy re-
ported litter OF pigs at his place all
born with tusks about three-quarters
of an inch long. There were eleven
pigs I'm the litter. and every one had
,usks. from two TO three OH each side.
Mr.. Bundy broke of the tucks with a
pair OF pliers. and the pigs are doing
well. In every other way the pigs are
perfectly normal.
Some account for this unusual occur
rence-though similar occurrences have
been reported during the past few
years-by crossing breeds. though that
seems to be just guesswork.
Alma record., 1915-02-18
Labor Department to Act as
a Clearing House.
MOVEMENT COVERS COUNTRY
Complete Preliminary Efforts to Bring
Together Those Who Want Work and
Those Who Want Workers - Post
masters Distribute Application Blanks
to Unemployed.

Washington.-The department OF la
Dor has completed the preliminary
work In connection with the federal
employment bureau, and necessary
blanks are being sent to employers
throughout the country and TO post
offices for distribution to those who
are seeking employment.
In speech before the convention of
the American Federation Of Labor at
Seattle. Wash, on Nov. II. 1913, Secre-
tary Wilson said he appeared TO convey
the statement that the department of
labor as now organized and directed
will be utilized TO cooperate with the
great trades union movement" Sec
retary Wilson also stated that "the
Alma record., 1915-02-18
VALUE OF FARM RECORDS.

Every farmer should keep a
record Of his operating costs and
the financial results OF every
thing done Oh the farm. A farm
er who does this is not going TO
lose anything, but Is surely on
the road 10 success. At first it
will seem impossible to keep u
record Of labor. financial ac-
counts and crop yields. but 1t
Will be surprising how the habit
will become established. A very
interesting and profitable record
to work on at present Is a har-
vest record OF the different grain
crops. Such record will show
the farmer how much his crops
yielded and the cost to thrash
the grain. When the value Of
such records is realized the farm
will then be run on q more strict
ly business basis.-Orange Judd
Farmer
Alma record., 1915-02-18
pIAans.r on rIEnp HospIrA1.


corps Of the British army aud passed
back by successive stages TO the base
hospital. Behind each regiment Is sta
toned a surgeon and sixteen stretcher
bearers.
THE wounded go from there to the
regimental aid post. Field ambulance
bearers carry them TO the advanced
dressing station for adjustment splints,
dealing with hemorrhages, etc Am
bulance wagons then take the wounded
to the main dressing station. where
there is an operating room or tent and
accessories for performing urgent oper-
ations.
AT the collecting hospital further
surgical aid is given If required. and
then the wounded are taken to the
base hospital"
Alma record., 1915-02-18

Among the white fabrics which will
be popular for the spring afternoon
frock one may mention yoile with Il
good deal OF confidence. since the ma
jority of fashion designers look upon
this fabric with favor. One has a
charming example OF its use in the
gown illustrated. which is an afternoon
creation suitable for the smart tea.
luncheon, bridge or the informal dance.
The gown Is OF white vOile. cleverly
embroidered with black and with the
wide girde and sash OF black velvet
ribbon. One notices with interest the
narrow plating which trims the little
jacket and appears in three undulating
lines on the skirt. The hat is "a wide
brimmed spring model. well adapted
for Easter wear.
Alma record., 1915-02-18
Apple Batter Pudding.

Take six cooking apples and peel and
core them without slicing Now I'LL
up the cavities with sugar and cloves
Have ready a good light batter, and
when you have placed the apples in a
buttered dish pour this over them
One and a half hours baking in a
moderate oven is necessary.
Alma record., 1915-02-18
Movable Tool Box.

You might describe this device as a
tool box on wheels or the wheel bar
row work bench. Ii is one of the
handiest things of its kind that can
be made. Suppose man wants to dc
little work in a shed a quarter Of a
mile from the house? He can make thi,
combination box and bench and take
all the tools needed right along with it
Alma record., 1915-02-18
HOSPITAL SERVICE
LIKE MECHANISM
System Provides Prompt Res.
cue and First Aid.

Paris.-One of the whr correspond
entS writes:
"A trip to field hospital not far
from the English lines enabled me 10
obtain the information contained in
the inclosed diagram. which ! send
you in the hope that ii may be of in.
terest as showing the wonderful sys-
TEN Of caring for the wounded
The diagram gives "A good idea OF
how men wounded on the firing line
are taken care OF by the army medical
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1915-08-06
Total $S1.93


These differences due to clerical
errors, and the County's amount $S12 has been
settled. Considering the fact that 1913 was the
present Tax Collectors first year in office, and
that he entirely without previous experience
in this line his work has been we'll done. We
have made suggestions to him personally that will,
if followed, result in giving you system of tax
records that will be very nearly perfect.
Clerk to County Commissioners, p D. McCleskey:-
While the records of your clerk fail to
show in detail, all the sources from which he
ceives money, which failure in several instances,
rendered proper reconciliation extremely difficult,
it found he had fully accounted for all funds
received by him, and his books show that he had
on hand, in cash, on March 31st, 1915 $4,000.
Of this amount, he had paid to the Treasurer,
since April LIST, 1915, $421.O4, leaving him with
cash hand April 10th, 1915, $500 Under
date of April A. 1915, he received Road Tax in
the of $42.75. On April Is, 1915, his actual
physical cash counted and verified. The bal
ance on hand at that time tailed with his records
viz. salts.
RECOMMENDATION. Instead of
tering the name and amount, item by item of the
Road Tax Collections he does at present
suggest that he have Road Tax Receipts and Stubs,
numbered when printed This would obvate the
necessity of counting all his stubs, and entry
on his cash book would a whole transaction.
For instance John Doe from Roswell District,
turns in his book with receipts from l to 40 de-
tached. All the Clerk would have to do would be
to turn to his Cash Book and make a one line
entry covering the whole matter The stubs and
remaining receipts would then be filed away for
future reference.
The Clerk should be furnished with an
Official Receipt form, and be required to issue a
receipt on this form for all money paid to him
from whatever source This receipt should be
made in duplicate and be bound in book form, (the
objection the stub and receipt is that it some
times happens that the stub is made for amount
and the receipt for anotherD the original being
perforated at the margin Receipts and dupli-
Gates should be numbered consecutivey when
printed All postings Of receipts would be made
direct from this form, and there would then be
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