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French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-02-10
SUCCESS WITH ONIONS.

The best money / have ever made
in my garden vas by raising onions
from red onion buttons. =
During the winter / have the land
we'll plowed and stable manure scat
tered all Owe the garden to rot. In
March 1 select a strip of land not
subject to drouth, prepare it thorough
~ six feet wide, and across the en-
tire length of the garden. Then using
the handle of a hoe 1 lay off little fur
rows across the bed, about six inches
apart
/ then drop onions in the burrows
about three and 'one-half inches
aIart, and set the roots carefully
downward, covering them shallow
with good mellow dirt.
After onions are planted I always
scatter a few lettuce seeds of the
white heading variety over the onion
bed. and then during the cultivation
toe the onions, / thin out lettuce as !
want It
Hoeing the onions twice and keep
ing them well welded, they are usu-
ally ready to gather by the last of
July. I~store the min some sheltered
place until / can get q pair price for
them.
Then / have the land where they
have grown we'll plowed and leveled
Oh and SOW tprnip seed for green's
for autumn us and turnipsi for winter.
Ethus making a crop OF onions. lettuce.
Eturnips and greens on the same
groHnd.-Mrs. W.. B. Metcalf in Pro-
gressive Farmer.
French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-02-10

takes, is not only a time server, but
the impression of Gods spirit will be
sure to die out of his life, and the Di-
vine voice to him will be silent, when
called to face the issues of life which
lie out beyond this fatal decision.
We must be true to God, and honest
with ourselves, if we would be true
to lei
This does not necessarily mea that
all ministers when they are honest
with themselves will see alike on all
the mooted questions confronting
them.
The different environments of life,
the early intellectual and social con-
ditions through which we pass must
bring US frequently to face certain
issues at quite q different angle, but
il we differ, and our differences sroV:
out of our honest determinations to be
true to God and our fellow men, then
viii We each be worthy of Gods aO-
prevail. and the commendation of out
own consciences.
Such a motive leads to unity of puT-
pose, and concentration o faction.
If the ministers of the gospel would
always conform their desires to the
Paulene standard, and always act with,
purity of motive, in obedience to thc
best lights before them, we would not
see very much differnce when it comes
10 the settlement of great moral issues.
They would generally be at one. This
is being fully demonstrated in these
latter days. The clergy of the world
today are closer together in life's great
work than ever before, hence the con
French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-02-10
SPARTANBURG BANKER TALKS.
Arch B. Calvert Talks Very EncOurae.
ingly About the Coming Season
for HendersOnYiIIe.

IF o people will get together and
work your roads 1 firmly believe that
you will receive more people from
South Carolina than ever before. We
are all coming to the mountains next
summer and many of US are coming in
ollr machines more than once" said
Arch B. Calvert. president of the Bank
OF Spartanburg and one of that city's
leading citizens. Mr. Calvert is d
frequent visitor here in the summer
where he has a number OF friends
among the citizens of the city.
French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-02-10

Best No. / Cotton waste. Hender-
senvfne HardWare Go. It.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25
CHILLI, MADE TO FEEL DUMB"
WRITES MOVINGLY TO M'LISS
Youngster Would Like to Be "Smart" Enough to
Have Party and Go Way in an Auto
When She Graduates

ha me-
F q Y years Of when friends with
ne always But time
ne always tells something his sister and makes me feel
- because he tells 10 old and
rIe told
Z @ she went away in auto for the He said she can play the piano
Every time we get eans about her he makes feel dumb because
an = IT. y and am IN the NTH grade Please answer Serious mind would
NJ d aN cSs GGFs% i t gs s a g9 Rp % doe. hurt terribly does not to be
ss sor ~ n a n 90 yu @ Know M ua' IN n % on m r run @ Jus S M Wv n
- @ % the % pse when we ven have % our eyes eye $ open % TO % tine @ % @ @ @ % @
p makes us work an the harder and in the end we really work hard
TO come naturally
can play the piano and swim and play kinds games
svyng don't let anything
Many little really
miss all of the fine things on that account The mere fact that you
dumb haven't enough
After the q.
10 when from high school instead of 49, which the
skip grader you don't pass
help you in your work of the coming year and you can try again to skip
the backward
adonods
back of peoples and
make hard breathe right or enlarged nss he or she not nearly
brighter than the rest Of the children the class II we lived in oden
could all have and
and
having
much-many of them never even get enough to eat - -
and all those other wonderful books used have wear Ounce cap school
dumbest boy the class Maria soee who he
those exceedingly backward when
% @ @ doesn't always mean that the child who precoco going
bigger than the child who has STUDY very mar % In O TO Know 'nns
Don't waste any time emyyms ] amy ] @ IN s % % to % e % ] % @ 6 % tS
boast accomplishments as the man you write about is "
My very bestwi M11ss
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25
Oripin of "ITncIe Sam

Being a constant reader Of your col
umn, should appreciate your telling mo
where the name Uncle Sam originated.
am n full.nedged American citizen, and
n little bit embarrassed mt my own gno-
rance in this respect. Nevertheless. we all
remember the old phrase. Better late than
never READER"
The same question was printed In the
Corner month or so ago and up to date
we have had no reply. Nor have Inquiries
of private citizens who, one would sup.
pose, ought to be fully Informed with re.
gard TO catch words" pertaining to ma.
tional affairs been more successful. Again
we appeal to our readers in general for
elucidation of the puzzle. Who first
dubbed our dlgnifed Government "Uncle
Sam?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25
New Dessert

Here Is something different in the way
OF puddinEs. And the man of the family
usually likes puddings. Take pint of
rhubarb, cut II into inch long pieces, then
cover with Il cupful of sugar. Let this
stand for an hour. Now have large
pudding pan at hand. into which you can
put the rhubarb, n pint of bread crumbs
and a cupful of raisins in layers Add a
half-cupful of hot water. A final layer of
bread crumbs should he added to the top,
and the whole cooked in the oven for 40
minutes Cover the top of the dish during
the first half-hour Of baking. Serve with
whipped cream.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25
Author of Humorous Rhyme

Gould you please tell me In your Cor
ner the name Of the author and the title
Of a poem which runs along something
like this:
Who stuffed that owl?
Why, ! could make an old hat
Look more like owl
Than that horrd fowl
Stuck up there stin
Like piece Of old leather.
az believe the last line Is, And the
barber kept on shaving | should be
glad to have you publish 1t entire in the
Corner. or tell me where | could find it,
Also, tell me where to find the poem,
Moo, COW, moo" II. j. L."
Unless my memory plays me false. the
comic selection tand amusing 1t was >
went the rounds OF the papers 90 or 30
years ago and the refrain Of the comment
at the end of each verse was. as you say,
"And the barber kept on shaving" II told
the tale of a customer under the razor
who criticized the stuffed owl in no meas
urcd terms until. MS he arose from the
chair ut the end of the shave, the ma
ligned bird futtered from it's perch. The
Corner would be glad TO secure a copy
for its own use. Referred, with emphasis.
Who wrote the rhymes? The request for
the nursery rhyme Is likewise passed down
tho line.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25
M'LISS.

boiling water throw them into very cold
water or iced water and let them remain
until they are thoroughly chilled. This
will whiten them.
Dear Mliss-We are group Of school,
girls who have formed n club with a
teacher as sponsor We are all near the
age of IL A name for this club is a
great perplexity and we would be grateful
for your help on this subject
The object of the club is To help others.
We are doing some dramatic work and
we are taught sewing and crocheting. In
fact. we are learning everything that will
pave the way for true and noble woman
hood HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS.
The object of your organization is so
praiseworthy that ] am sure no matter
what name you select 1t will come to
stand for something good and true in the
community in which you gather. How
would one of these names do: The Others
First Club. the Helping Hands Excelsior
the Willing Workers. the Strivers, the
Ready Helpers?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25

81 am coming TO you for help, hoping
you will respond favorably Can you tel
me where / can get II few comic sclec-
tions to be recited at parlor cntertain-
ments and the lilSe-informal evening af-
fairs? May ! put in a bid for those silk
and velvet pieces? A dear friend who
has been bedfast for 20 years would be
thankful for them. | hope I'm not ask
ing too many favors this being my first
time of writing l am willing to aid at
any time and hope to be Of service.
"P. NJ. b."
our corps of parlor elocutionists and
readers who are particularly Interested
in recitatlons, public or private. are So
licited to impart the desired information
to the writer OF the foregoing. | am sorry
to say that the silk and velvet pieces to
which she refers were bestowed upon an
earlier applicant | hereby issue call
for a supply for the bedfast invalid
Twenty years In bed Can you conceive
the dreariness the words imply?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25
Homes for Crippled Children

81 have a boy nearly years old who
when he was u was victim Of lnfantile
paralysis. He Is now paralyzed In both
lower limbs l want TO know II there Is "A
home for crippled children i'm Iowa, And
would he be admitted? / have no means
Of giving the child an education and, al
you can see, he needs more than normal
child would. r. l.. C."
We have many and Intelligent CORE,
spOndents who will undoubtedly answer
your query under cover 10 us. We hold
your address and will communicate with
you by mail as soon as we receive the de,
sired information. We regret that we
have not this in hand at present.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25
ADVICE OF FAMILY DOCTOR
LEADS TO END OF DISEASE
By WILLIAM BRADY, NJ. D.


NHY SON. aged ss. writes a determined,
INl we might say wilful. woman, has had
epilepsy ten months. The family ply
slcian saw the first attack and told US
what IL was He gave general advice
abaut diet. bathing, rest from certain
mental work and medicine. The patient
has always been OF the nervous type, a
hard worker. but the family history is
claan. He has never used tobacco or al
eahol, but has been very heavy eater,
He has also been constlpated for years.
We took him 20 two different osteopaths,
Hoth treated him for about three months.
One OF them also made him fast two
weeks. 10 get rid of lot Of poison he
said elogged the system.
Then we took him TO a chlropraetor. He
aid some OF the vertehrae of the spine
lee1e out of place. and guaranteed TO cure
mT son In 80 adjustments for 500. paid
il advance. I never pay anybody in adj
vance, have a rating and own property
80 1 didn't have the vertsbrae adjusted,
since / ara told that everybody who visits
4 ehiropraetor Is told the same thing. and,
paFeoFer, one OF the best orthopedic spe-
olalIsls IN America examined my son two
days later and found the spine absolutely
normal In every respect,
Then We took the patient to a nerve
aneclalist, whom the family doctor had
suggested In the first Hiace. He was un-
abs to give htIn an appointment for
meak, but we waited. He then gave the
.-sz-l : most thorough examination. inelud-
ta3 an X-Fay photograph. which showed
fha spine perfect And he made blood
a<4uipation, which proved % be positive
nIaz On the strength OF this examina-
fIen theg injected something into the
aeIaal canal That was over three months
80. Aly soa has not had a AT since. and
Z al Appearances Is we'll He returns
asnfs two weeks 20 the doctor (the family
daelor) Tor observation And lea me say.
~ that when you harp on the family
4ea's work. for Il was only your wiss
eaaasel that brought " back to our senses
|1 tine
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25

Dear MIiss-Please suggest some nice
walks to take on Sundays not too far
from Philadelphia. HIkER
Philadelphia is so rich in beautiful sub
urbs, and virtually every one has its
pretty walk" Specifically, however, there
are few lovelier lanes and pixies than those
that radlate from the 69th street terminal.
cobb's Creek. the West Chester pike, the
walk TO Stratford-are all worthy Of in
vastigation The road from Glensde to
Willow Grove is said to be very inviting.
Likewise. one from the end of Baltimore
avenue 10 Lansdowne by way of the
prexel Biddle camp. To speak OF the
walk along the Wissahickon as one OF ex-
ceptional charms albeit too well patronized
for one who wishes for the silent places. Is
10 mention something well known to every
one.
Dear MIiss-Please tell me the best
way TO blanch sweetbreads after they
have been parboiled? COOK.
As soon as you take them from the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25
Jewish Bible in English

"IETlLL you please send the address Of
w Esther Il. to me2 She wishes to
Join dramatic club Also, tell me where
can obtain Jewish Bible written in
English. Il. NJ. H.
/ have imagined that the Scriptures "
the Old Testament read by the Hebrews
are the same with those used by our
selves. II there be an edition published
for the especial services of the syna.
gogue and for reading In Jewish families
we shall be glad to secure copy for our
correspondent. The idea of n different
version is new to me ! refer your reques:
to readers of like faith with yourself. The
address of Esther II. went to you by mail,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25
Old Piece of MUSIC

'T have found among my selections a
Evening Hour entered according to act
of Congress, May Q. fs29,' making the
piece 81 years old on May 0, 1916. 1t is in
excellent condition. DO you think il has
any value? $. II. D."
Referred to collectors Of old books and
first editions Of music. We hold your
address.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25

way to insult the "old women" Is there
anything criminal in being old? I know
some women OF advanced years who are
very good do RS. And their patients pre-
fer them TO old or young men doctors,
too.
Answer Right you are. The women
physicians 60 give us strong competition
both the old women and the young women.
And when we say the old women" you
ought TO understand we are using a figure
Of speech Old age in itself needs no
defense Besides. aren't we all getting
along I'm years2
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25
Mushrooms

Mushrooms are a welcome dainty for
the invalid, The following is a simple way
to cook them; Just let them simmer gently
In Drowned butter until thoroughly cooked
The flavor and success of the mushrooms
depends upon the sowness of the process.
If you use n chafing dish, turn the flame
down TO low, or II IL is electrically fitted
use lower power. At least a half-hour is
required in cooking
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25
She Sheds Many Tears

| have had overflow OF tears on the
cheek for several years. Was treated for
catarrhal trouble. without relief. spe-
cialist opened the tear duct several times
but that also failed to benefit me. The
specialist now wishes 10 do little opera
ton 10 make the lid lie closer to the eye
ball so that IL will prevent the overflow.
1 am not sure whether I should have
this done. What shall l do?
Answer-The operation Is a customary
procedure and usually gives satisfactory
results.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25
Leftover Bread

All the left over pieces OF bread. should
be wrapped carefully in flour bag. or
n sack Hang this where the air can
reach it. II serves to keep the bread free
from mold. And you always have II at
hand when you want to put it through the
meat chopper for bread crumbs, bread
puddlngs outlets, etc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25

which water passes almost Immediately
into the intestines. has done away with
the theory that drinking water at meal
time weakens tho strength Of the gastric
and other digestive juices.
Season your foods well. The epIcy flavor
gives you n desire for water, and drink
Ing water voluntarily Mt intervals, will be
far more pleasant and do you more good
than II you begrudgingly gulp down a
glass like some nasty medicine at pre-
scribed periods.
Copyright 1910 by Virginia f. Kilt.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25
Cleaning White PIumes

''Will you please tell me how to clean
white plumes? l.. NJ"
Have plenty Of clean gasoline In a large
bowl Brush the plumes free OF dust and
souse them, one at a time, gently and
repeatedly up and down in the liquid.
Shake Off the elinging drops and dry in
the fresh air, leaving them hanging all
night TO get rid OF the odor. Next day
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25
Marion Harland's
Corner

All communication addressed to Marion
Harlnnd should enclose n stamped self
addressed envelope and clipping Of the
article ln which you are interested Fer
work Of the ". N. &. should write Marion
Harland, in care of this paper, for nd
dresses Of those they would like 10 help,
and having received them, communicate
direct with those parties.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25
Song

Who has robbed the ocean cavc,
TO tinge thy lips with coral hue?
Who from lndia's distant wave
For thee those pearly treasures drewZ
Who. from yopdcr orient sky.
stole the morning Of thine eye?
But one charm remains behind
Which mute earth can ne'er impart;
Nor in ocean wilt thou find,
Nor. In the circling air a heart.
Farcst, wouldst thou perfect be?
Take, oh, take that heart from me-
john Shaw.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25
More Lingerie

1t seems as II something new in the
lingerie line crops up over night. The lat
est thing--the term is used with due re-
gard for coming events--is a touch of
Chinese embroidery in dainty pale-blue or
white chiffon articles.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25
Google Veil

Enter the newest of motor wells! It is
made of chiffon In various shades. In tho
centre is an islnglass insert large enough
to cover the face. Motor goggles are un-
necessary with a veil like this that shields
the face and protects the eyes as well.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25

L n
II the the
the which falls below $2975
milan n
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25

If you find 1t unpleasant to drink water
between meals. remember then to select
"watery" foods in greater quantity than
the starchy ones at meal time When
possible eat more than twice as many
green vegetables, celery, spinach, cab
bage. lettuce, as winter ones-heans, peas.
potatoes etc. Add as much fruit to your
menu as your pocketbook can provide,
grapes, apples oranges, grapefruit. and
when you find these unavailable tho dry
fruits apricots prunes, dried peaches and
applos.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25

derstand why" you should drink so
much daily, and IL you have any very
serious His or even minor ones, drinking
more water is sure to he "A big help in
overcoming them. The body IN kept clean
on the outside by frequent applications of
water and the same treatment, strange
as 1t may seem, is equally beneficial on
tho inside. Water inside the body travels
to every nook and corner. dissoving the
waste products Of the tissues and carry
ing them through complicated processes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25

for IL helps to carry the needed building
and repair material to the body tissues
Another great use of water Is in keep
Ing tho body temperature normal An
Eskimo has approximately the same body
temperature as Hottentot, regardless of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25
FOOD PRINCIPLES
WATER
How Much Water Do You Drink in Day?
By VIRGINIA E. KIFT

HoUBD you count how many times you
Ohave been told. and then Immediately
forgotten, the number of glasses OF water
you should drink in a day7 A simple
way to remember is TO multiply the num-
ber OF meals most people eat in a day
three-by two, and you have six, the
number Of glasses OF water you should,
but do not, take daily.
Food which. on the average, contains
60 per cent. or more of water will supply
four glassfuls In day. IL water was not
the most abundant element in food many
people, because they drink so little be-
tween meals would suffer in consequence
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25

col d @ r weather n
comparatively small
amount OF heat -
lost by perspiration,
moisture evapora-
tion, and hence the
body temperature Is
kept zip TO normal
a rise or fall in body
temperature, be II
only half of a de-
gree, is always a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25

tho different climes IN which they i've.
The fact Is due entirely to the regulation
Of body heat by water. In warm weather
the moisture from the body flows freely
through the pores, Kidding the Tissues by
moisture evaporation Of their excessive
heat. This keeps the body temperature
at mean normal'-estimated by Wun-
derllch to he 9S.6 degrees Fahrenheit-no
matter how hot may be the day. In
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25

"1s Il all right to
drink water at meal
time?" some one has
asked.
The most recent
reports say h at
when YOU want 4
drink OF water, take
1t. no matter what
the situation. The
discovery of A seq
Ondary passngeway
IA, NIA 2l.,,,ugk 1..s
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25
To Clean Wicker

Coarse salt and water IL the best
cleanser for wicker furniture and summer
mating, Use a strong brush, and be sure
to dry the articles thoroughly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25


N n ur Q, therefore,
has provided n way
OF helping the man
who is neglectful. or
forgetful in this re-
spect.
When YOU know
that two-thirds or 66
per cent. of your
body weight-that Is
100 pounds out OF t5O
lis m a. Il o I'D of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25

hold them in tho rushing steam issuing
from the spout of a boiling teakcttlo, and
complete the curling process by shaking
them In the mouth Of a hot oven.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25

IV W ITTE T'VTI'F NTTTETTI VI TIT' TTTTVTTUT1
Washington, d. G.. for full information
upon the subject. You will receive exact
details, etc, as to the steps you ought
TO take In the pursuit of your purpose
Nevertheless should readers be Cognizant
of certain side issues of which they have
learned by expcricnCe-happy and dsa-
greeable-the Corner Is Hospitality open
to them. should they wish to give practical
hints to our anxious correspondent. The
correspondence he seeks may he of service
10 him in this direction.