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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
The Vital Thing

The vital thing, it is Contended. is to
obtain the names of 100000 men who
are obligated to come to the colors at
call to supply them with necessary
arms, equipment, organization and mo-
biization instructions and to give
them parliamentary military training at
least, probably a month a year fer each
of three years, being all that could be
hoped for. If this We're accomplished,
experts say, and if officers and non
commissioned officers for the force
were found and assigned, Il great stride
would have been taken, q short cut to
the formation of Il volunteer army in
time Of need that would save months
"f delay. if il accomplished nothing
more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
Undiminished Ardor

All social classes take an interest in
the work, and d remarkable feature of
it is that a year Of collections has left
the ardor of organizers and of the pub
lie almost rndminshed. Constantly new
schemes are being worked out, many of
the recent ones assuming the character
of self-imposed taxation in small
amounts. OF these a 1o-heller (two cents,
tax on all bills is probably the most sue
cessful.
OF newspaper collections that of the
Vienna Neue Freie Presse has been the
most remarkable 1t has included the
raising of large sums for blind veterans.
for prisoners of war for Christmas pres
ents for soldiers. for the supply of arti-
fetal limbs, for the Bulgarian and Aus
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-02
JNllady's
Mirror
Fruit and Vegetables Beauty.

Fruit and Vegetables Beauty.
Fruit is indeed the keynote Of spring
diet which shall help to improve the
complexion. Apples, raw and cooked,
baked or as sauce; any Of the whole.
some citrus family, in itself a whole
pharmacOpOeia of goodness; the lemon,
the Grunge and the gralefruit-these
eaten lavishly and freely are indeed
health and beauty at any time of the
year, as well as the springtime. Then,
to augment all OF this, such things as
spring onions, chives and parsley are
helpful, with crisp salads Of rOmaine,
endiye or escarole, always with plenty
OF lemon JUICE and olive oil. These
things, not forgetting plenty Of water,
taken between meals should obviate all
necessity for physic. Internal medi-
cines are not as essential as exercise,
proper diet. rest, water drinking. All
OF these, as said above, will help to
secure that improved and regenerated
complexion so much desired when win
ter is II thing Of the past.
Then 1t must not be overlooked that
a curse Of facial treatment is well
worth its cost and very necessary II
such a course is taken in reputable es.
tablishmerts, where knowledge and
long experience have resulted in real
ly helpful methods. Personal advice
as to proper local as well as constitu.
tional treatment is given, and the pa.
tent is sure Of benefit from such a
course. When later on that pretty
chapeau, that dainty dress, are donned
the wenrer shall look into her mirror
and have nothing to regret as she scru.
tinizes her reflection. for her complex.
ion shall be MS fresh and as fawless as
her costume. and the ensemble will be
entirely satisfactory.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-02

PavIowa dances. Surrounded by
c%hattcring %coryphees, hand on hip,
head o one side in a pose Of anticipa-
zion, she works out "a terpsichorean
problem She has succeeded. The
group parts, and she steps forth, lead
ing a tall girl in shimmering blue
classic dress. PavIowa reiterates the
steps, the music breathing soft accom-
paniment. The girl initiates. over
and over the steps they work, Pavlowa
Swapping her slender fingers, tossing
her head, forcing into the figure the
spirit which makes great dancing. And
when the coryphee succeeds an approx
ing par on the shoulder rewards the
radiant girl.
In rehearsal when the music is a bit
uncertain, when the lights are blatant,
when the vast orchestra and the wagner
balconies beyond are chilling in the IN.
responsive mustiness, the joy OF PAY
Iowa's dancing is as apparent as when
she dances to crowded auditoriums
She cOlors the ballet, the director and
the strangely gentle conductor Of the
orchestra. The final twirl is not coin
cident with the final chord She steps
out Of the musical picture and shakes
her head at the conductor Last four
bars" orders Mr.. Theodore sitter, and
again the final twirl. still out Of beat.
Over and over she does that difficult
twirl. the ballet does its intricate TAB
leau and the orchestra it's tem%pestuous
finale. All watch her She snaps her
fingers. Zone. Two, three, four, marks
time with her arms and smiles because
1t is art to achieve the difficult
"She is the hardest working womaU
in the world" her agents. her directors
and the rest Of her adorers declare
%fervently And to watch her and talk
with her during an hour confirms the
extravagant statement
Far more than merely the director
and teacher of these girls, she is their
mother. speaking Of them as my chill
dren' They live with her She sees
to 1t that their other studies are not
neglected. She watches them; win not
allow them to 20 to parties or 20 out
at night. Their street clothes are as
quiet and uneXaggeruted as her own
are Never do they wear silk stock
ings on the street. for, besides being
very bad for the feet, they are eXtray
agant. and children must be taught not
to be improvident.
And most important is their work.
But that she teaches them less 10y
word than by example, for they cannot
fail to initiate the ardor with which
she pursueS her art all day and every
day, TO the exclusion of every other
pleasure.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-02
For Brittle Nails.

You can't make your hands look nice
II your nails are very brittle, because
they always break off and show rough,
jagged edges. Brittle nails are often
constitutional, or a sign Of poor health.
You can do a great deal toward curing
them in the following way:
Rub some pure cold cream or white
yaseline all over the nails and well
into the base at night. Once or twice
a week apply a little olive oil, and
never wash the hands in hard water
or put them In strong soda water, for
this a%ggravates the condition The
treatment described is a remedy for
hang nails also, for 1t keeps the skin
round the base Of the nails pliable and
soft.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-02
PERSONALS

Mrs. James H. Thompson and
Mrs. James R. Moorehead, Sr.,
and little grandson, E. H. Scha-
fer, Jr., returned to Kansas City
Friday evening after a visit
here with Mr., and Mrs. James
R. Moorehead, Jr.
Misses Clifie and Leslie Dill
ingham went to Kansas City Sat
urday to spend the day.
Mrs. Robert Wilson went to
Kansas City Saturday for a
few days visit.
Mrs. Bell Price went to Kansas
City Friday evening for a visit.
Mrs. Fred Helsby went to Kan
sas City Saturday to spend
the day.
Miss Elizabth O'Hara went to
Kansas City Saturday morning
to spend the day.
Mrs. O. O. Crawford and little
daughter, Alberta Claire, went
to Kansas City Saturday fol-
a visit.
Worth Bates went to Rich.
mond Saturday to spend the
day on business.
Miss Susie Afford of Concordif
and sister, Miss Anna Afford Of
Higginsville arrived Friday
evening for a few days visit
here with homefolks.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-02
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
O q . q p n

Mrs. Abe Rush went to Odessa
Saturday morning for a visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Marchetti
and two children left Saturday
morning for a visit in Usage
City, Kansas.
Forest Shelby returned Fri
day evening from an extended
visit in California. His wife
will remain in Bellwood, Nebr.,
for a visit with her daughter,
Mrs. j. S. Bell, before returning
home.
Miss Anna Kessinger Of Page
City arrived Friday evening
for a visit here with Miss Mary
Chambers.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-02
VALUE OF COVER CROPS.

A blanket Of cover crops is needed In
every orchard at least half the year
An old orchard on slipping land, which
is inclined TO grow heavy wood ON
the trees at the expense Of fruit bear
ing, needs a thick cover crop. such ns
common red or mammoth clover. In
some successful orchards alfalfa has
been used, and, though it is not gen
orally regarded as a desirable orchard
cover crop, there are instances where
the alfalfa in IN old orchard has been
pastured by hogs and has proved an
advantage for a year or two. Il Is then
turned under and the orchard cul.
tivated clean for a couple Of seasons.
with winter cover crops Of crimson
clover or vetch.
The barometer OF the orchard eondi-
ton is the growth OF wood and the
condition in which fruit is matured
II the cover crop Is too heavy and Is
allowed to sap the ground OF moisture
in midsummer the fact win immediate.
" be noted IN slow maturing fruit and
short growth on the terminal branches
Of the trees.
Many old trees need to be checked In
their growth Of wood to make them
produce. The abundance Of blossoms
IN nm orchard IS evidence that the
heavy cover crop has had this effect
Country Gentleman.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-02
Scientific
Farming
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CORN WILL BE HIGH.
Early Planting of a Few Acres Advised
by Kansas College Expert.

Early Planting Of a Few Acres Advised
by Kansas College Expert.
The chances are that corn will be
high priced next July and August. be
lieves c. G. Cunningham, assistant in
cooperative experiments in the Kansas
State Agricultural college. He be-
lieves that many farmers where the
corn crop was short in 1914 will find
the planting Of a few acres Of early
corn profitable this season.
Growing a quick maturing variety of
corn for early feed is sometimes a good
practice, The farmer who Is out of
grain and has to buy high priced corn
may cut down expenses by growing a
few acres Of early corn. An early
variety planted as soon as ~seasonuble
conditions will permit will produce
feeding corn from three to FIVE weeks
before the heavy yielding varieties OF
corn are ready to feed.
The larger growing, later maturing va
rietiys of corn normally grown usually
outyleld the small growing. quick ma
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-02
To Allay Pain Of Burns.

Burns on the hands and arms are Of
frequent occurrence to the housewife.
Aside from the pain caused, they do
not add to ones charms, In case of a
burn at once apply linseed or sweet
oil to the parts affected and then thick
ly cover With baking soda and bind
with a soft linen cloth In ordinary
cases OF burn this will shortly relieve
the pain. Equal parts Of limewater
and llnseed oil applied to the burn
several times a day will keep It soft.
Nllay pain and hasten healing.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-02
Mhitenlna Inc skin.

Regular applications Of equal parts
Of lemon juice and glycerin after wash
Ing do wonders in whitening the skin
and preventing the formation Of dis.
coloration marks upon the neck from
the constant wearing Of furs. The
glycerln helps to keep the skin pleas.
lngly soft, also preventing it from get
ting that harsh, dry. shriveled up ap.
pearance which is so conducive to the
formation Of wrinkles on face and
neck.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-02
Beware Of hsadnoha,.

Headaches are much more serious in
their hidden possibilities than most
persons believe, and they work havoc
with facial beauty.
Middle ear disease, mucus and pus
in the upper part of the nose, mas.
told assesses. fevers Of various sorts,
brain trouble, distcmpers such as tn.
berculosis, joint infections. or govt, eye
disorders, tonSilitis, gastric crisis, con.
%stipaton, dysenteries, pneumonia and
almost the whole roster Of human NAL
aides may be preceded or accompanied
by headaches.
Further he 1t remembered that slov.
emily breathing, overeating, poor ven
t~ilation, lack Of exercise and an indoor
life all have their accompanying head
aches.
There are different methods in the
treatment of headaches. Each depends
upon the source.
Deep breathing and simple r%ations,
sleep in the open air and muscular
sport in the open may cure safely. If
not quickly.
Charcoal, olive oil, milk Of magnesia
and fruits eliminate the frontal throbs
that come from constipation.
Ice bags. and alkaline mineral wa
ter, a short diet with green vegetables
may cure the headache Of %glutoony.
Rational gymnastics, physical cul-
ture, graduated exercises in the fresh
air aud a cold bath may cure the head
ache due to sleeplessness.
II a headache is persistent see a
physician.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-02

PRIZE EARS OF CORN EXHIBITED IN ILL
NOIS HOW

PRIZE EARS Of corr EXHIBITED IN ILL
NOIS 10Y
turing ones because Of the longer grow
Ing period OF the former varieties. A
considerable increase in yield must be
obtained to make the growing Of early
corn under these conditions more profit.
able than planting the entire corn acre
age to the varieties usually grown.
Ordinarily In eastern Kansas a stand
ard variety of Kansas corn, which ma
lures in l15 to l2J days, will outyield
a ninety to n~inety-fve day corn ten or
more bushels per acre, and on the
average the growing of the larger
varieties pays best because Of the
larger yield. II is only when the July
or August price OF corn Is abnormally
high and the following crop large. aus
ing a decided decrease In price. that
the early corn planting practice Is
recommended
The usual practice in obtaining seed
OF early corn is to get It from the
northern states. Early corr has to be
grown in northern states because Of
the short season. In western Kansas
a quick maturing variety Of corn is
necessary because OF the low annual
rainfall. Acclimated varieties OF corn
grown In western Kansas are hardy
and vigorous growing The indications
are that these early varieties Of west
ern Kansas corn are better suited TO
eastern Kansas conditions than varie.
ties similar in size and maturity from
further north.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-02
WOMAN'S UNIQUE SPHERE.
What c~asarini, the Futurist, Says
About Her Clothing.

What Casarini, the Futurist, Says
About Her Clothing.
Casarini, the clever futurist, who has
made 1t his business or an impor-
tant part of his business in America
to study femininity, thinks that there
is a needless amount of debate as to
the sphere of woman.
Woman has a sphere. he says.
Fancy for a moment q world with
out the ornament Of womau's art-the
art Of her hair, the art Of her physical
beauty, the art Of her clothes. How
stupid 1t would be, how unthinkable!
Yes, | know that man once was the
highly decorated animal, and you know
what the world was then. Civilization
really dates from the time when wom-
en- became the decorative element.
Mans clothes now are not dress at NIL.
Woman is the melody; man is the ac-
compartment.
"Of course there always will be peO-
pie who will insist that clothes are
merely for utility. FooliShness! Even
a man, and certainly a woman. on a
desert island would think Of clothes as
something more than mere covering.
In human society clothes become a
language. The rashest Director will be
found following either a present or a
past fashlon-talking the clothes Ian.
guage Of his kind. Not to do so is to
be misunderstood, to be separated. In
this language has charge Of
the eleganCes. 1t Is she who adds the
higher beauty. 1t is she who adds the
whimsical Whatever may be said Of
her sense Of humor, she has a keen
sense Of humor as to clothes. She
grasps the art value, the diversity and
surprise value Of the whimsical, never
committing the abSurdity Of taking
clothes solemn!y, as SO many men do"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-02

Variations Of the sailor hat are many.
and now is the time when women are
making their selections of hats. Every
woman loves hats. Every woman goes
forth to buy a new hat with a pleasur-
able feeling in her heart which only
the prospective purchase Of a hat in
spires. She likes to order a new suit.
She likes to pore over fashion maya
zines and papers in search OF a new
style for her evening gown. The pos
session Of new gloves, shoes, silk stock
ings or blouses fills her with joy. But
hats stand alone in their glory. They
occupy a niche in her mind which Is
theirs, and theirs only.
That hat shown In the Illustration is
Of brown barnyard straw, braided In
wicker effect and worn with a decided
slant. The crown is Of sand colored
velvet, encircled with a wreath of flow
ers and fruits in varied colors.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-02
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
49, T RIA

Mrs. L. M. Mccain of Faber,
Mo-, who was called here by the
illness of her daughter at Central
College, left Saturday for her
home.
Misses Villa Smith and Verna
Clark went to Kansas City Fri
day morning to attend the Ber-
SOM concert at the Shubert
Theatre.
Miss Della Crowder, who has
been visiting in Odessa arrived
Thursday evening for a visit
here with friends before return
ing to her home in Waverly.
G. E. Meier, F., G. High and c.,
M. Lawrence went to Sedalia
Thursday evening to attend a
staff meeting of the Metropoli-
tan Insurance Company.
Miss Nora Potts went to Kan
sas City Frilay for a visit,
Mrs. Phil Hogan returned
Thursday evening from a visit in
Concordia, Mo.
John Smith went to Kansas
City Frilay morning for a few
days visit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-02
Zinc Ointment For Bed Nose.

A red nose is often constitutional, or
the sign Of indigestion, but often
than not Il Is caused by a too thin skin.
When the latter is the cause zinc ONT.
ment Is a splendid remedy, You should
apply II to the nose every night. You
viii dnl Il does wonders In hardening
the skin, aud In this way the tendency
10 redness will gradually disappear
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-02
10 Remove Eruit Stains.

Fruit stains will be eradicated easily
II II will wet them with a little cam.
phor before washing. Then wash and
the stains will disappear Glycerln
may be used in a similar manner, be
ing sure In both cases TO use IL before
water touches the stain.
For grease stains there Is nothing
better than eucalyptus OIL This may
be used on delicate fabrics without
injury, as 1t win eyapOrate rapidly
leaving no mark.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-02
To Keen Silver BRIGHT.

An easy way IA keep silver bright
is to put a handful Of boraX in a dish.
pan of hot water with a very little
soap. Put the silver in this and let it
stand the entire morning Then rinse
in clear water aud wipe thoroughly dry
with a soft cloth
You ~ treat plated ware in she
same manner without the slightest IN.
fury to the plate.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-02

Judge James P. Chinn of Hig-
ginsville spent Friday here on
business.
Mrs. Leila Potter and daughter,
Miss Helen, spent Sunday here
with N. w. Potter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Cox Of Kan
sas City spent Sunday here with
their son, Walter R. Cox and
family.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-02
Montana Building Dedicated.

Montana Building Dedicated.
San Francisco, Cal, March 81
M%Ontana's handsome building at
the Panama. Pacific international
exposition was dedicated today.
Several hundred former resi-
dents of the State attended the
exercises. Lieutenant Governor
w. w. Mcdowell of Montana de-
livered the principal address.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-02
Winter Wheat and sprIna wh.nt.

winner wheat n spring wheat.
The Indiana experiment station (cen-
tral lndiaum finds that spring wheat
yields half to two thirds as much grain
as winter wheat on the same soil. The
time to seed is as early as possible.
the quantity about six pecks per acre.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-02
16-HOur Day for Montana Sa-
looms.

Helena, Mont, March 31.-Pro-
.prietors of some of the saloons of
Montana, which never have clos
ed since the day they first opened
were scurrying around today
looking for keys with which to
lock their doors. For today
sounds the death knelI of the all
night saloon in Montana. Hence
forth, in compliance with a new
law to be put into effect tomor-
row, all saloons in the State will
be required to close at midnight
and remain closed until 8 A. M.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-02
To Drv the Back.

Strips ,of Turkish toweling cut from
towels that are beginning to show
wear may be used to pull back and
forth across the back or be hemmed
into wash cloths and still give plenty
of wear.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-02

ton is OF white straw. with a dropping
brim and q trimming of blue satin rib
bon and clusters of tiny pink rose
buds. a shirred facing Is becomingly
placed in the underSide ~ the brim.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-02
WOMAN'S WORLD.

Oregon has four women professional
chauffeurs,
In China the mother-inlaw is the
boss of the house.
1t is claimed that women of this
country spend IS per cen Of the
wealth.
In the field at harvest time IN Poland
far more women are to be seen than
men.
The University Of New Mexico has
established a department Of household
economies,
There are 1906 colleges in the United
States exclusively for women. with
nearly 10000 students.
Twelve women are making a anva
Of the most remote parts Of England
for recruits for Lord Kitchener's
army.
Owing to tHc depression caused by
the war female servants are the only
kind Of labor wanted In the British
colonies.
After ONE got the vote In New
Zealand mattresses who were formerly
spaid s shlllings a week received %
1shinings.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-02
CHIC EASTER CREATION.
%coquettish Little Hat Of White Straw
For the Small Girl.

The small fry are by no means for
gotten in this seasons offerings Of mil
llnery. The hat shown in this tlustra-
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-02

Poland China Bears ready for
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-06
wyEcosDe- MO.

Z mass meeting o. TIE citizsas Of
Wysroa3z was held IN the city hall
lat Friday evening, 10 organize the
Wyzcoadz Commercial club. And 70
csl to- membership. Sftyfo7F citt-
zsas enrolled their names
W 7. Miller. WHO has been vers
sick ~ his home for the past week.
Is reported much Improved
Ms. E-1z Adams ia building q new
bungalow. CO her lots south OF the
railroad track
Tie ~ c. 7 e. Of this city spent
q Te-r p3ezszat afternoon at the
aaoe o. z. 8 Sawyer. Last Friday
J. z Rodgers. vao lis now located
a. New Bostoa. Iowa, Fsstted oTer
Sunday ~fth his hrother. T. g. Rodg-
ere
wTacon6z Roya1 Seishhors camp
ss-Tso Ire cream Saturday eTenfn..
~ TIE city hall
Noah Allen q Dez Mc!aes, Iowa.
Tfsfte5 his parents. t1r and Mrs
CeEzs Allen and other relatives one
esr E2stl~sk
Mn. Nellie Richie and daughter.
Mrs yesnz- Jeff Tor Izr5ztA Tuesday.
where they 20 70 Tfsft relatives.
Mrs. CAz-e1cs Lane Is etfii oz she
Elck 3ls-, AID IS noa mich improved
Frank Wells. who has been confined