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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02
RACK BETTER THAN TRELLIs
coIIapsibIe Device for Tomato Plants,
Bushes and vines-Fruit Support
ed on All Sides.

A collapsibIe rack for tomato plants.
bushes and vines can be made of plas.
tering lath Chestnut lath preferred)
Fig. 1 shows a complete rack put to-
gether and ready for use. Fig. 2
shows collapsed half rack ready to
store away.
To make the racks, cut cross-bars
16 inches long of lath, and nail them
to the uprights with three-penny
nails, using only one nail at each joint
so that the rack will fold. The Soc
tons are fastened together, says Farm
and Preside. with wire rods IA inches
long, the ends Of which are bent to fit
into screw-eyes in the rack.
Cultivate the plants thoroughly until
IL or Q feet high before placing racks
about them When they are feet
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02
FERTILIZER NEEDS or CROPS
Celery on Muck Lands Ordinarily Re-
ceives One Tor an cre-Stsbie
Manure 10 unexeelIed.

DR.. L. L, Van Slyke, Of the Geneva
station. recommends for early pota-
toes on good soils 500 to 1000 pounds
an acre of 1910 combination. and
for the late crop about the same
amount, but with larger proper.
ton OF acid phosphate Truckers
sometimes apply as mitch as a ton
an acre where large ana early yields
are required.
Cabbage, cauliflower and related
crops are commonly treated with
the so-cailed basic fertilizer. 1910.
For early crops nitrogen and phos
phorus should be readily avail
able. and 1900 to 1900 pounds an
acre is not too much unless manure
has been used very freely. Many
growers apply ton an acre. The late
crop may well receive 600 to 1000
pounds OF the same formula. but with
a smaller proportion of nutrients in
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02
ANOTHER LARGE WHEAT CROP
Grain Should BE Stacked to Prevent
Spelling During Wet Weather and
to Save the Straw.

Unless some unforeseen calamity
should occur, the wheat crop this year
will exceed the phenomenal crop OF
last year. and will probably be more
than 700,000,000 bushels of winter
wheat alone This means that the
threshing outfits. railroads, elevators.
ETC.. will be crowded to the utmost and
a great part Of the grain will stand IN
the fields for weeks. Therefore it
should be stacked.
Stacking will save grain and straw
which might otherwise be spoiled IN
wet weather.
Stacking will put grain through !
complete sweat which will improve
quality.
Threshing from the stack requires
less help than shock threshing. which
will equalize the cost of stacking.
Stacking furnishes good storage,
with absolutely no cost. which would
prevent Cutting the market at any
one time.
The grain must be removed for early
working of the soil. Stacking makes it
possible to pillow following harvesting
Early pfowing is one of the greatest
factors in increasing the yield. Disk.
ing the land early is the next best
thing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02
HINTS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE.
Compiled by Q Substitute While tina,
Regular Man Was Away From
His Desk.

A good way to save money on yolU
gas and electric light bills is to spend
your evenings at theaters and restaU'
rants where the management pays for
the lights.
If your husbands hair shows signs
of falling out, try pulling his ears in.
stead. They very seldom come loose
Installment collectors and other I'M
desirable callers can he made to keep
their distance by means of ripe tomar
toes served at long range.
A society matron, whose position de-
mands that she entertain great deal
more than she can really afford has
discovered that by serving few bird
shot with each portion of guinea hen
the guests can be made to think they
are eating game.
A young wife of our acquaintance
tried for years to break her husban@
of the habit of bringing home uneE
pected guests to dinner. At last she
took the advice of friend and fiirted
desperately with the very next man
her husband invited to the house. After
that there was no more trouble.-New
York World.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02

Gus other things which each win dis
cover is SO much pleasanter done in
the open air.
Desserts which may be prepared
when the evening meal is preparing
or early in the day before breakfast
which will be cold and attractive and
save time during the heat of the day.
Custards of various kinds and flaw
ors are most wholesome desserts, they
may be combined with any number of
different foods. When one lives on a
farm where milk, cream, eggs and but
ter is In abundance the dessert prob
lem will solve itself 1t is the city
dweiler who needs to economic on
those foods which are so lavishly
abundant in the country. which makes
her long for larger income to buy
plenty of cream, eggs and butter.
The various jellies and gelatins are
delicious combined with fruit and
served with whipped cream, but tho
average farmer working in the open,
enjoys a hearty dessert especially IL
the dinner is not abundantly substan-
tial. With hearty dinner even a
hard working man in the open is bet
ter to have light dessert to finish a
heavy meal in hot weather.
fee cream is nourishing, wholesome
and always liked. so when in doubt
make ice cream.
Sponge Pudding With Roxbury
Sauce. = An ordinary sponge cake
served with this pudding is very good
or the sauce may be served with Q
sponge pudding. Beat the white of an
egg until stir, and gradually three
sourths Of cupful of powdered sugar;
then add the yolk of an egg, beaten
thick, three-fourths Of a cupful of
cream. beaten stiff. few grains Of
salt and fiavoring to taste.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02

Immediately available form. Nitrate
of soda gives splendid results with
these crops.
For lettuce nothing is better than
a soil that has been under heavy ma
nuring for several years. CONNER
cial fertilizers are not widely used by
market gardeners for it. Muck land
growers have used heavy applications
of complete fertilizers, but the present
tendency is toward lighter feeding, es.
pecially when it follows heavily-fed
paintings Of celery or onions.
Celery on muck land ordinarily re-
ceives one ton an acre of a complete
fertilizer analyzing about 1910. Some
growers use a 5-7-12 formula and appli
cations may run as high as two tons
an acre when extremely close plant
ing is practiced. Stable manure is un-
excelled for home market gardens.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02

walk the floor. / could not lie down or
cit still sometimes for . day and night
at time. / was nervous, and had very
little appetite, no ambition, melancholy,
and often felt as though / had not 9
friend in the world. After had tried
most every female remedy without sue
cess, my mother-in-law advised me to
take Lydia E. Pinkharn,s Vegetable
Compound. / did SO and gained in
strength every day. / have now no trou-
BILE in any way and highly praise your
medicine. It advertises itself. Mrs.
s. 7. HURLEY, Eldon, Missouri.
Remember, the remedy which did
this was Lydia e, Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. For sale everywhere.
It has helped thousands Of women
who have been troubled with displace-
ments, Inflammation, liberation, tumors,
Irregularities, periodic pains, backache,
that bearing down feeling, indigestion,
and nervous prostration, after all other
means have failed. Why don't you try
&c? Lydia e. Pinkham Medicine Co.
Lynn, Mass.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02

high and have four or five good fruit
clusters, pinch or cut OFF snperfluous
foliage and fresh growing sprouts.
When fruit-clusters get heavy see that
they are supported by the cross bars
Of the rack. This is the advantage OF
the rack; the fruit has support on all
sides and does not break loose from
the plant stem, as it often does when
tied to stakes. When the season is
over the racks can be stored in a
small space ready for another season.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02
DON'T TOLERATE RED MITES
Dark, Dirty and Damp Houses Are
Especially Adapted for the Breed
ing Of These Insects.
(By R. G. wEArHERsroNE.l

(By r. G. wEATHERSTONE,)
have known cases where sitting
hens died while sitting upon the nest,
traceable to no other cause than red
mites. assisted in their propagation by
filth, which had been allowed to ac-
cumulate In the nesting boxes and the
fioor of the henhouses. Dark. dirty
and damp houses are especially adapt
ed for the breeding Of these insects
and offer favorable conditions for
their rapid multiplication.
By paying visit to the henhouse
at night and being equipped with a
good light. these pests may be de-
tected- If any are found, get busy.
clean out every part Of the house.
overhaul the nesting boxes. burn up
the nesting material. take down the
roosts and paint them with lice paint
or Fash them OF with = strong solu-
sio1 lot disipfectant.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02
SEED OATS AND SMUT
FUNGUS Disease Causes Serious
Loss to This Crop.
Trouble Is Quite Noticeable After
Plants Begin to Head--Annoyance
May BE Prevented by Use Of
Some Good Solution.


tBy c. B. HUTCHINSON, Missouri Elk
pertinent Station.)
Loose smut Of oats Is fungous d.
sease Of the cat plant which causes
serious losses to this crop. This di-
sease is very noticeable after the
plants begin to head, the flowers of
infected plants being almost complete
" replaced by mass Of fine, black,
dusty spores.
Dat smut may be prevented by soak
ing or sprinkling the Seed thoroughly
with some solution which will kill the
spores without irjufing the seed. The
most common solution used is forrnar
lin and the treatment is made as fol-
lows:
Mix one pint of commercial forma-
lin with 40 to SO gallons OF water in
barrels or other convenient vessels
immense the oats in this solution, stir
ring well so that all will be thoroughly
soaked. Pour of the solution. dump
the oats out and stir occasionally until
dry. Another method employed is to
sprinkle the oats with the solution un-
til they are well soaked, and then
heap them up in a pile and cover with
blankets or sacks. Leave them in this
pile for five rssix hours. or even over
night, and then spread out to dry. Stir
frequently until thoroughly dried, after
which they may be sacked and set
aside until seeding time. Formalin
may be obtained from any drug store.
ss Machines for treating oats and
wheat for smut are on the market. In
these the grain is passed through tank
containing the formalin solution and
then dumped out on the floor to dry.
Such machines are not expensive and
are very satisfactory. Formalin is
poisonous, but in this weak solution 1t
will not injure the hands and is per-
fectly safe to handle. Since the forma-
lin volatilizes rapidly, oats thus treat
ed that are not needed for seeding
may. after thorough drying and airing,
be safely fed to stock.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02

skin. Remove the skins and place the
tomatoes In creased pudding dish.
Take q cupful of cooked macaroni
which has been cut in inch lengths,
place over the tomatoes and cover
with rich white sauce, sprinkle with
grated cheese and cover with few
tablespoonfuls of buttered crumbs.
Put into the oven and cook until the
tomatoes are tender.
Asparagus In place of the tomatoes
may be used and. if it is cooked, the
dish need only be heated to be served.
Stuffed Mutton.--Buy four pounds of
the breast of mutton. wipe carefully
and put into saucepan and cover
with boiling water. Put into the stew
one turnip. one carrot and two onions.
Crate half of each vegetable and cut
the rest in Slices Simmer for one hour.
Prepare stuffing of bread crumbs.
sage, butter. one chopped onion, and
bind with egg and milk. Take out the
bone from the mutton. place in the
stuffing, roll and tie and put into q
baking pan with some halved. par
boiled potatoes and bake half hour.
Buttered AppIes.--Cut rounds of
bread about an inch larger than the
apples. Pare and core one-half dozen
apples. Place the bread in baking
dish, butter it well and put the apples
on the bread. Fill the cavities of the
apples with butter and sugar. add a
little canned fruit juice or water and
bake In a gentle heat until the apples
are done. Serve with a spoonful of
jam on top of each apple.
Baked Mutton chops.-Pound and
trim the chops. roll esch In beaten egg
and crumbs, then put into dripping
pan and set In the oven; as the chops
brown. haste them every five minutes;
season and thicken the gravy with
flour, add few tablespoonfuls of to-
mato catchup and serve.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02

weakness. FOR eW0
years ] could not
stand on my feet
long at q time and |
could not walk two
blocks without en-
during cutting and
drawing pains down
my right side which
increased every
month. I have been
at that time purple
in the face andWouId
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02

Ih6 TING 10 SeFYe Simple
desserts or fresh fruit
and use the extra time
in enjoying an hours
rest under the trees or
on a shady vine-covered
porch. Much OF the work
OF the housewife may be
prepared here, vegetables
and fruits picked over.
mending done and Yari-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02
Sad Part Of the Allegation.

Every darn fool in this town thinks
he could run a newspaper better than
! can!" grumbled the editor of the
Torpidville Tocsin and Guardian of the
Hearthstone, the price whereof was
a dollar year and the time to sub
scribe now.
"Ey-yah!" replied Mortimer Morose.
"And the worst of it is, a good many
of 'em could" kansas City Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02
Nl1 he4rs.
The irony Of Tie.

One of the saddest phases of all hui
man experience is the way man.
Just about the time he succeeds in
getting his brain developed to the
point where he might accomplish
something with it, finds that he has
to devote all his attention TO his
teeth, stomach and legs to keep going
at all.-Ohio State Journal -
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02
MAKING SEED ROWS UNIFORM
Garden Rake With Attachment as
Shown in Illustration Herewith
viii Prove Satisfactory.

A good way to make drills or seed
rows Of uniform width and depth is to
have an attachment for the garden
rake as shown in the sketch, writes
Bert w. Verne Of San Diego. Cal, m
Popular Mechanics. The device con-
sits Of piece of tin or sheet metal
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02

haveing v-shaped projections on one
edge the width of the rows. The
other edge of the metal is inserted
between the teeth on the rake. Thus
II can be easily drawn over the gar
den bed to mark the rows. After
the seed has been planted reverse the
tin and use 1t as hoe DaP filling the
row.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02
a zeal piIarnnna.

I'm in a FIX" declared the war cor.
respondent. I'm in love with a pretty
nurse"
"Yes?"
"She wants me to shave, and my
passport describes me with whiskers"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02
II
.a6AB[NE

Stranger. If thou hast learned q truth
which needs
No schcol OF long experience that the
world
Is full of guilt and misery, and hast
seen
z Enough Of all its sorrows. crimes and
cares
To tire thee of II, enter this wild
wood 41a
And view the haunts of nature.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02

ance. The garn1shing
and serving, OF many
dishes is the main and
important detail.
Savory Tomatoes. -
Plunge six small, even
sized tomatoes into boil
ing water for a few
minutes to loosen the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02
Estimatinu the Probabilities.

my daughter is having her. voice
trained" said Mr.. Cumrox
is she soprano or contractor"
81 dunno. suppose she'll decide to
be whichever costs the most"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02

To convert an ak into pick is the
purpose Of an attachment patented by
a West Virginia inventor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02
Worth KNOWING.

Turpentine mixed with stove polish
prevents rust and gives a brighter
gloss than the use Of water.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02

But poet doesn't necessarily dwell
In an attic for the sake of the view.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02
SOME July DESSERTS.

During the hot weather when work
seems harder and play SO inviting, is
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02
sAvoRY SUMMER DISHES.

We all enjoy a new combination. es-
pecially if it be attractive in appear
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02

Nothing interests women more than
a man who refuses to explain things.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02
WOMEN CAN
HARDLY BELIEVE
How Mrs. Hurley Was Re.
stored to Health by Lydia
Z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

EIdOn, Mo. - SCI was troubled with
displacement, inflammation and female
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-02

tBy c. B. HUTCHINSON, Missouri Elk
pertinent station)
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-21

"A friend of yours is coming down."
said Mrs. Bell as she perched on an
edge of the snowy bed and watched
Helen take off her things.
"A friend of mine. Do tell me
who 1t is"
Miss Knowles" announced Mrs.
Bell.
Frances. Why, how lovely. I
didn't know you had met her."
'oh, yes. You see Mr.. Bell has
known her for some time; they are
on the same paper, but we have
both met her in a social way of
late through Avery Atwood"
Another surprise. 1 didn't know
that you knew Frances editor"
"Mr. Bell and he used to work to-
gether before Carp, as we call
him, deserted us for the Scroll"
Why do You call him Carp.?"
asked Helen, genuinely interested.
Carpenter is his middle name
and we must nickname him in some
way"
rs he coming to-night?"
"He was, but something hap
pened to prevent his coming at the
last moment We were all so dis
want to show you the rathskel-
Ter before dinner"
Helen followed Mrs. Bell into the
kitchen and then downstairs into
the cellar. Then she gave a de-
lightful little gasp. The entire
place had been strung with Autumn
leaves. A piano stood across the
end of the room, which was large
and square, and a screen hid the
furnace. There were several side
shows arranged, and places for a
band.
you see, Mr. Garnett, who lives
across the street, plays the violin
and we have a cornetist, and Tom
plays the drum and I am going to
accompany them. Then we have
arranged theatricals You will
simply die when you see them, and
where she is going to run off side
show of her own. Oh. yes, and the
twins are going to have a little
dance. Wait till you see that"
Helen exclaimed over everything
"Tell me who else is going to be
here" she said.
I'VE are having the guests from
among three families" Mrs. Bell eX-
planned. You and Mr.. Curtis and
Miss Knowles are our only guests.
OF course, we expected Carp but he
isn't coming"
"I just love the way you do
things" said Helen enthusiastic
cally.
well, I always think that the
secret of a good time is not fussing
too much with entertaining. Now,
we haven't a thing regularly
planned; most of 1t we make up on
the spur of the moment. And as
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-21
M1OMen tsg!s.l ssgS lnreReS Is
Their Married Life

for the refreshments, they are very
simple - Just sandwiches, and hot
coffee, and cider, and nuts, and
pumpkin pie, and candies. We de-
pend upon our own selves for the
fun we get.
That's just 1t, and you always
have the fun" said Helen. do
want Mr.. Curtis to see this place.
Where is he?"
"He went with Tom to meet Miss
Knowles. We have an awfully nice
with her; perhaps Tom will bring
I'VE ought to have a wonderful
time
"And we will. I wonder where
Grace is all this time. I'll bet you
she is up in the kitchen making
sandwiches. She has worked much
harder than have"
What a fib," called laughing
voice as Helen and Mrs. Bell
emerged from the basement. 81
fooled you, too; the sandwiches are
all made, and ! am trying to start
fire."
Let me help" said Helen eagerly,
and they all went to work and soon
had the logs cracking gaily.
'I should love to live down here
near you ALL" said Helen wfstfully.
why don't you come and take
the bungalow next door?" said Mrs.
| Bell. It's for sale"
I "I wish we could, but Mr.. Curtis
would never commute, he simply
hates the idea"
An auto appeared and several
new arrivals jumped gaily out,
among them Frances, who ran into
the house and threw her arms
around Helen.
1T seems so good to see you, dear"
she, said eXcitedIy, and then 20;
| Bah, you had better go out and
speak to Mr.. Parmelee; ne came up
in the machine with me-
Pm crazy about your story, dear"
said Helen, holding her off proudly.
| Louise and ] both take the Scroll
faithfully. And I was so sorry TO
hear from Bah that Carp isn't COM
ing down.
Frances laughed lightly. eyes. it
was a shame; I never knew until
Mr.. Bell told me coming up in the
car"
'I wanted to know him better
Really, Frances, 1 believe you care
for him."
"All the women do" said Frances
gaily. And then, Helen, you know
me of old. I am frightfully tickle,
you know. You'd better not try to
make any matches for me; they're
sure to fall through"
Frances spoke with a hard little
note in her voice that did not de-
ceive Helen. The girl was more dis
appointed than she cared to admit.
(Another incident in this interesting
series will appear here soon.)
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-21
PLAN FOR BIG DEBATE

Plans are maturing for the big in
terscholastic debate that will take
place some time in the early Spring
between all the high schools in this
and other parts of the state. The
Chamber of Commerce has appointed
a committee. of which William H.
Jr., is chairman, to take
action, and this committee will shortly
report on the matter.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-21

Bows always like the costume that sug-
gests the sailor. Here is suit made after
the genuine model, with trousers that COM
bine close fitting body portion with legs
that widen at the ankles and with blouse
that can be worn either over or under the
trousers. The blouse also can be made
plain or overfaced to give yoke. effect.
Suits of this kind are much liked made
of white flannel and white serge and OF
blue flannel and blue serge for the cool
weather and of white and blue washable
materials for the warmer weather and Tor
the younger children. The pattern gives
both the basting line and seams and the
directions are so simplihed that the home
maker will find no possible difficulties.
The trousers are closed at the sides and
are laced together over an inserted piece
or puff, at the back, after the manner of
the real MILDLY costumes. The blouse is
drawn on over the head and there is
slight opening beneath the tie. The shield
when used, is buttoned into place beneath
the collar. The sleeves are tucked at
their lower edges and are finished with
overfacings.
For the year size will be needed, AZ
yds. of material 27 in. wide, :334 yds. SO,
az yds. A, with Il yd. 27 in. wide for
the collar and u yd. for the shield ard
front facings, 4 yds. of white braid.
The pattern No. 1901 is cut in sizes
from 6 to IL years. 1t will be mailed to
any address by the Fashion Department
Of lhis paper, on receipt Of ten cents.
AGENCY. BESSIE E. PooRMAN.
g92 locust Street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-21
TO OBSERVE ST. JOHNS DAY

The annual celebration and observ-
ance of St. Johns day will take place
among the members of the Masonic
order in this city on the 27th of this
month, next Monday. The program
will be announced later in the week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-21
WOMAN FRACTURES ARM

Dillsburg. Pa, Dec. miss Eliza
Zinn. who lives with Mr.. and Mrs. @.
W. Gross. of Gettysburg street, on Sat
urday fell and broke her left arm two
inches above the wrist.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-21

Red Cross Christmas Seals pay
car fare to the sanitoria for those too
poor to pay their own way.-Adver-
usement.