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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-20

Mr.. Lau has Ia Red PolIed cows Of
high grade which produce from $500
to 5000 pounds of butter annually,
which he sells on contract delivered at
IS cents the year round. In 1914 the
production was 1850 pounds. Each
cow returned him $73.65 last season as
follows: ITO pounds butter, $50; A.
600 pounds skim milk at Is cents per
hundred, Sc; calf, S., and Is pints Of
cream used in household, $2.65. They
are fed silage and alfalfa as the basis,
with q small quantity of corn grist con-
sisting Of corn and cob ground to-
gether. These cows constitute the
largest factor in his total income every
year. He regards silage and alfalfa
as the very best feed.
He owns one Of the oldest silos in
Scott county, having had it for Fl
years. 1t holds IS tons, has dimen-
sions of IA by Is feet and requires from
Z to acres to ILL. It is constructed
OF wood slaves and is built inside the
barn and has proved practically per-
manent there. The cost was $3.50.
Mr.. Lau estimates the annual cost of
filling at $50. He always adds water
to his ensilage in filling and finds that
he can get a good grade of feed by
putting it in when just beginning to
dent. To prevent spelling on top it is
thoroughly sprinkIed with water and
tamped down three different times.
He had never had any trouble from
feeding and values ensilage highly for
both cattle and sheep. In his opinion
every farmer should have silo.
Cows and Steers.
He keeps, in addition TO his cows,
Is head Of young cattle. The steers
he sells as butcher stock. Purebred
Red Polled sires have been used in his
herd for 20 years, but the start was
made with common cows of different
breeds. Now their owner regrets that
he didn't use purebred dams as the
foundation.
Seven horses are kept to do the
work on Mr.. Lau's' farm. They are
fed alfalfa as roughage almost exclu-
sively. They are also, given some silage
and oats and corn. Care is taken that
the alfalfa and ensilage be bright and
wholesome. No colts are produced.
Mr.. Lau has found sheep very profit
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-20
various sales are given herewith: D.
Quoting four acres for roads his gross
receipts for 1914 were 1928 per acre.
Record OF Sales.

1t is interesting to note that Mr..
Lau realized $1,000 in cash from his
1914 crop of alfalfa. There was no
better field of alfalfa in Scott county
last year He put up over five tons
per acre from these cuttings In 1913
he cut five tons per acre and was Of
fered $40 per ton for all of it. He es-
Inmates that 1t costs $3.50 per ton to-
put it up. The first cutting in 1914
he kept for feed and it carried 40 head
OF cattle, Is sheep and horses
through the winter, while the second,
third and fourth cuttings returned him
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-20
Wilson Has MMade Good.n

President Wilson goes before the
country with remarkable record OF
achievement !; of constructive effort of
the highest order; of consummate
handling of momentous questions alb
solutefy new in American life.- He has.
made, good and the American voters
will decide that this is no time to thy
experiments with ESw pilot.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-20
Explaining the Colonel.

IN making his return to the. Re
publican party at this time without
loss of dignity 1t was necessary for
Mr.. Roosevelt to paint President Will
son in black colors and to picture his
reelection as very terrible calamity
to the country.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-20

about these mines" somebody cut
In. 'we have heard that the Channel Is
sown with them, that they run in solid
lanes across the Straits of Dover.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-20
The Republican Need.

The Republican shibboleth iss"Any-
thing to beat Wilson," In 1872 the
Democratic shibboleth was Anything
to beat Grant" Grant swept the coun-
try. What the Republicans really
want should read Something to elect
hughes"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-20
Sour Grapes.

The colonel didn't want the darned
nomination, anyway. Outside OF be-
ing willing to give his right eye and
right arm for it, he wouldn't give
much for it.--Macon Telegraph. n
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-20

spread at the rate of six loads per acre
on the corn ground. The hills are
given an extra dressing Of manure
every two years. Mr.. Lau is very care
full to conserve all his manure. He has
built concrete cistern to receive all
the liquid drainage from the COW
barns. When the manure is to be
hauled out, it is heaped up in the yard
and then this liquid is pumped over
these manure heaps and hauled into
the fields In that way.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-07-20

.De man dat likes flattery," said
Uncle Eben, "would rather wear brass
jewelry dan go wifout no decorations
at all"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-29
EFFICIENCY IN THE KITCHEN
Standardizing of Equipment Viii Be
Found to Work Wonders in
Lessenina the Labor.

The thinking housewife who puts
her housework on a systematic basis
is bound 10 standardize conditions,
thereby accomplishing more and bet
ter work with the least expenditure
Of time, energy and money Stand
ardizng means working ut the right
height with the proper tools under
the best conditions of light, ventila-
ton and comfort.
How many women stoop unneces-
Sarily over Kitchen tables. sinks, wash
tubs and ironing boards? We waste
time and needless walking in poorly
arranged Kitchens, whereas. If our
main working equipment was placed
IN right relation to our smaller equip
ment. much waste motion would be
done away with.
Think over carefully the efficiency
of your kitchen and try by rearrang-
ing the equipment you have, to do
more work and better work In less
time.-Miriam NJ Haynes. Colorado
Agricultural College, Fort Collins,
Colo.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-29
TAKING CARE OF FURNITURE
Simple Methods Constantly Employed
VIII Keep 1t Looking Its Best
for Many Years.

White furniture and wood work can
be beautifully cleaned with whiting ::
wiring flannel cloth from hot water,
dip in whiting and rub we'll to remove
all stains, then wash off the whiting
with clean, warm water dry with n
soft cloth; the rubbing strokes should
always be with the grain of the wood.
Wicker furniture should be cleaned
with a strong solution of salt and
water. Soap should never be used on
wicker, as il produces a yellow tinge :;
where very shabby-looking, wicker NAV
be refreshed by being painted. The
paint used should be we'll mixed and
thinned to the proper consistency. If
too thick it is apt to remain on the
wicker in Jumps
Furniture upholstered in leather
cloth will last much longer if the Gov
ering is occasionally revived with the
following mixture: Take one part best
vinegar, two parts of boiled lnseed
oil, shake well together. Apply a little
on soft rag and afterward polish
with Il silk buster or an old chamois
leather.
When cleaning upholstered furniture
it is often either impossible or incon-
venient to move it out of doors. In
such cases place II wet cloth over the
piece Of furniture and then beat it..
changing the cloth several times dur
ing the process The dust viii adhere
to the cloth and win not rise in the
room,
Try rubbing your furniture Which
has grown streaked and duh with a
flannel dipped in equal parts of tur-
pentine and kerosene oil. 1t polishes
quickly and much more Clearly than
the expensive polishes.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-29
CHAPTER III.
A Foe in the Household.


Brewster had hardly closed the doors
behind him before Ethel Willoughby
appeared.
oh, Henry! You surprised me" she
said.
L came before the Others" Street
man explained, because there is some
thing you must do for me at once"
About the feet, l suppose" she
said, somewhat YEARLY, as she turned
away from him
How did you know?' He shot the
question at her almost too quickly for
caution. But for the moment he ex-
perienced something approaching
alarm. But her answer treasured him.
Nowadays it is only of the feet
you ask" she told him. And she re-
garded him with eyes that were pa
thetic, if not reproachful. Once it had
seemed to her that Henry Streetman
was interested in her. But of late she
had been obliged to admit to herself
mat that interest had quickly waned.
Her handsome caller paid no atten-
ton to the obvious complaint that lay
III EthePs answer. In the most mat
ter-of-fact fashion he proceeded
straight to the business that was up
permost in his mind.
You must learn at once from Sir
George where the ships at Spithead
are going" he announced bluntly.
IND out If they sail together, or If
they will disperse-and how"
s AS she faced him again there was
oeseeching in her voice, her eyes, her
whole manner.
wait, Henry, waitw she begged.
Before we go into that, tell me-
"aen are you going to let people know
were married?"
Streetman remembered then that he
uad many-sided role TO play. And
nereupon he went up 10 the girl; and
taxing one Of Ethel's hands in his,
"hile he put an arm around her. he
looked down at her in a most loverIike
fashion.
AN, my dear! I'd let them know
Ho#-thls minute-if only could" he
exclaimed
10 Must announce our mar
rage at once" she said quickly.
announce our marriage-why?"
"eorgy Wagstaff told me Just
rev minutes ago that when l said 1
was IN Brighton friend Of hers saw
{o1 and me together in Paris" she re-
pied IN tragic tones.
lou did not explain ?" he asked.
- mat we were on our honeymoon?
No' l kept my word to you. I said
was in Brighton" She looked at
liof in a puzzled way as he left her
Fen and paced the floor in a nervous
fashion.
W course, It's easily proved that I |
. "as not In Brighton" Ethel continued. |
Teorgy seemed to think you and |
Well!--you can imagine what |
sne must have thought. Oh! why must |
81 eleFe be this secrecy? loathe It."
sue sank upon the settee and stared |
ll''dlIy at the floor-a most unhappy |
p'CCure OF pretty bride
ntreetman reused himself and bent /
over her. '
Ny dear! We must wait until I.
"a" arrange matters with my family"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-29

Twelve large, smooth tomatoes, one
teaspoonful Of salt, little pepper. one
tablespoonful Of butter. one of sugar,
one cupfuI Of bread crumbs. one tea
spoonful OF onion Juice. Arrange the
tomatoes in baking pan, Cut a thin
slice from the smooth end Of each.
With a small spoon scoop out as much
OF the pulp and juice as possible with
out injuring the shape When nil have
been treated in this way, mix the pulp
and juice with the other ingredients
and fill the tomatoes with this mixture.
Put on the tops, and bake slowly three
quarters Of an hour Slide the cake
turner under the tomatoes and lift
gently on to a fiat dish Garnish with
parsley and serve. .-.....
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-29

And he rose abruptly and took a few
quick, restless steps about the room.
"Wby-what an Imagination he
exclaimed, forcing a laugh at last
Really, Ethel. you're quite absurdr'
"But always, before we were mar
ried, you were so kind, 50 thoughtful.
You talked only Of pretty things. But
now, always it is the heet-the navy.
You seem interested only in their
plans, their secrets. Is it IT
that you married me-"
Streetman's patience had reached
the breaking point. And at the ques-
ton he few into a sudden rage He
turned a face like a thundercloud upon
her.
"And on my side ask why you mar
RED me? For love? I think
notr' he sneered.
His quick anger brought Ethel to
her feet
But, Henry"
He waved her answer aside as IL It
were not worth bis listening 10.
"Once, perhaps, I thought So" be
said. taking her down ike a common
brawler. But how l hear it was
another man whom you really loved
young Irishman who went away
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-29
"You Think, Then, There Will Be War
Between Russia and Germany"


upon a discussion of any topic-ex-
cept such as touched upon his high
office And there he was exceedingly
/ touchy.
| You think, then, there will be war
| between Russia and Germany"
/ Sueetman asked him eagerly. He
could not do otherwise than ignore
/ SIR Georges slightly frigld reply to
/ his previous question. If he felt any
resentment he trusted to be able to
/ pay off the score in his own way. later,
/ Sir George lifted his eyebrows ever
so slightly as he glanced at Ethers
caller
THAT, sir Is a matter | should pra-
fer not to discuss" he replied.
Pardon me- sir but Is a loyal Eng
lishman l am naturally Interested"
And then Ethel stationed herself be-
hind the tea table.
Come Let's talk Of peace and
tea" she said, 1t made her feel guilty
to sit there and hear Streetman try to
pry Information out of Sir George be-
meath his own roof And it seemed
that the least she could do 10 repay
him for his many kindnesses was to
protect him as best she might from
| Streetman's interchangeable curiosity.
They had no sooner taken their cups
from her when Georgy Wagstaff burst
into the room
Hello. everybody" she greeted
them. Here's Guy and his mother"
Close behind her followed Mrs Ste
phen FalcOnerand her good-lOoking son,
who was, as everybody knew, more
than devoted to Sir George Wagstan's
vivacious daughter. Wed have been
here earlier" Georgy explained. but
Mrs. Falconer and Guy had gone to
matinee"
SILLY shown the blase Guy added
in a bored drawl The eternal tri-
angle or some such nonsenser"
VERY tiresome" his mother agreed.
And so noisy. Full of shots and
ptstols-and mostly about some poor
creature who'd sinned and repented."
That's the sort OF play dlsap-
prove Of, particularly for my daugh-
ter" Sir George commented from bis
place on the settee. 4 am glad,
Georgy, that you were not there"
ooh. l saw 1t last week" said
Georgy with mischiev0us satisfaction.
and you ought to 90, father You'd
weep over the heroine Frghtfully
damaged lady-wasn't she, Guy
"Oh, frightfully" said Guy. Com
pletely beyond repair
II knew the minute she walked on
she wasn't good woman She was
so pale and circle-y, and SO beautifully
dressed Georgy explained, az she
watched her father squirm. Shocking
her respectable parent was one Of
Georges favorite diversions.
''You mustn't talk this silly cynl-
cism," Ethel reproyed the two young
people
Don't worry" Georgy retorted
Father knows I don't get that sort
Of chat from my very proper COVER
ness It's Just hereditary from him.
[ express what he feels but doesn't |
dare say"
But Sir George refused to be an
noyed by his daughters hectoriug.
AT least I deserve credit for my |
modesty." he observed dryy.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-29

Canned or sweet peppers are very
nice to combine with minced ham. Put
the ham through a meat grinder. also
some sweet peppers. To three cup
fuls Of meat use han n cupful Of pep
pers. In a deep bowl mix the ham,
peppers and one tablespoonful Of
minced parsley. Put into a deep bak-
Ing dish, sprinkle the top with bread
crumbs and bits Of butter, and bake
in quick oven half an hour.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-29

he explained In his most plausible man.
ner. Until can come into nv own
again we should starve. Soon it will
all be arranged" And once more he
turned away from her-this time with
an air of finality-as If there were
really no argument against his vague
protestations.
"Soon? You have said that for a
month" Ethel reminded him. you've
said 1t ever since we were married"
Next week, then!' he agreed in des-
peration. 81 promise! And you will
learn tonight about the Aeet?" no
added in the same breath.
"But, Henry, If do ask Sir George
and he tells me, isn't 1t rather a shah
by thing to do then to come to you
and"
''No, no, no--as I've often told your
he interrupted. 1t seemed to him that
her objections were interminable
And under the stress of the urging
from his superiors his forbearance was
fast reaching It's end. To hide his
SkGDDGu
to the window and looked out.
''But Sir George trusts me-" Ethel
resumed. Streetman stif1ed a mouth
| filling German oath while he listened
| to her. "When he answers my ques-
tons" she continued, "he does so be-
cause he thinks I'm just idly curious.
He never dreams I'd repeat what he
says to anyone. 1t all puts me in a
/ beastly position. Sir George is a loyal
/ Englishman, and if he thought"
, Sreetman would not let her finish.
/ lie wheeled about and said sharply. to
forestar even the merest mention Of
such a thing as an informer-let alone
spy
"And you are loyal Englishwoman
and am loyal Torrance"
Then why do you pass yourself off
as an Englishman?"
Because it is the wish of nv en-
ployers, the French secret service. It
IS the wish of France" he declared in
a grand manner, which he intended to
carry conviction with it.
It's all quite beyond me-" she said
with a hopeless air They had had
many such discussions. And never
yet had she been able to understand
the reasons that Streetman put forth
with unvarying glibness. why should
France wish to know about our fieetY'
All! that l do not know" he re-
Piled. The secret service gives me
their instructions. Ii Is for me to fol-
low, not to question them. 1t is my
work-my future" He drew nearer
/ to her, and his masterful eyes gazed
full into hers. 1T is our future,
Ethel" he cried with apparent emo
| ton
But isn't France Engand's ally %
she asked. 81 can't understand why
she should need this information"
In times like these it is best for
each country to know all possible
about every country" he explained.
You will be doing no wrong to Eng
land when you get me the facts I
desire" He sat down beside her, and,
placing his arm about her, he drew her
| close to him. "You will find out to-
night about the feet?" he pleaded.
But there was something about his
persistent wheedling that made Ethel
Willoughby--or Mrs. Streetman-sus-
picious
Il can't help feeling that there Is
something behind all this-something
you are not telling me-" she said
| slowly.
Despite his confident air, St7eetman
could not easily look into her search
ing eyes. He was uncomfortable,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-29
Stuffed Green Penpers.

Cut stem end OF, scoop out seeds,
put cups thus cleaned into cold water.
and when they have boiled Is minutes
take off the stove and drain. Mix
stutiing as follows: Equal parts Of
pressed ham and bread and small
onion run through meat chopper.
STUFF peppers with this mixture. put a
piece Of butter on top Of each and
bake - minutes In pretty hot oven.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-29
CHAPTER ~.
Gathering storm-cIoud.

And then Sir George Wagstaf joined
them, with his trusted butler Brew
ster, in bis wake, bearing muffin
tray.
Ethel went gayiy to meet her bene-
factor ~ least, her manner was
bllthesome; but her heart was Ieaden.
Hello, Sir George she said
Hello, Ether They were good
pals-those two The daughter Of one
OF his Oldest and dearest friends
I.thel had always occupied niche
all be- own in Sir Georges Affections.
Sir George was not Of the b. type
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-29
CHAPTER II-continued.

eyes, yes! OF course" Streetman
agreed hastily, as If he would forestalI
any patriotic exhibition. "Still, one
would like to live with the luxuries
Of life. One day I shall make the
grand coup; and then to cease all
this" He broke off suddenly for he
heard Miss Willoughby stirring on the
other side of that closed door. "Sssh!
TO the doori'
Very good Brewster Mr.. Street
man said in clear, firm voice, which
he intended to carry we'll beyond that
closed door. IN wait here for Miss
WiIloughby."
And then Sir Georges butler bowed
and left the room.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-29

OF Englishman. He was, on the con-
trary, not much over the height OF
Ethel herself. But ne was undeniably
impressive. with his keen, gray eyes,
his fast-whitening hair, and his ex-
quislte manners. And despite the
punctilious politeness that Sir George
displayed TO everybody, there was
something in his bearing that warned
one that he was no person to triie
with.
Il just dropped In for a few min
utes because I'd promised to come to
your tea, Ethel; and I try never to
break my word to so charming a
lady"
She made a pretty curtsy.
THANK you, Sir GEORGE
For you. at the admiralty. these
must be troublous times?" Streetman
ventured
Rather busy. yes!" was Sir Georges
somewhat short answer. He was al
ways ready, when at leisure. to enter
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-29
Hot Water Without a Ere.

1t is disagreeable TO keep a fire dur
ing the warm summer mouths merely
for hot water Have the timer make
jacket out Of galvanized iron. give
1t lining Of asbestos and place 1t
around the hot water tank. The iron
is Of such width that two pieces will
cover the entire tank and extend far
enough above to hold layer Of ashes.
The water will stay hot - hours.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-29

Wash and scFape one head celery
simmer in one plat Of water until soft
mash in same water. cook one table
spoonful Of onion in one pat of milk
ten minutes add to Celery, strain ana
pr on to boil Cook one Tablespoonful
VI -four 10 one tablespoonful Of butter
Until smooth Stir into soup. add sal
pepper and strain.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-29
MAKING Quick Time.

Small Nellie had been TO an "Uncle
Toms Cahlu' matinee. After the show
was over she said. Mamma, does
little Eva play again to-night1"
yes, dear, 1 suppose 50" replied tho
mother.
We'll" continued Nellie, after a mo-
ments thought. II don't see how she
can die and go to heaven at four
o'cloc.1 and get back In time to die
again at eight"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-29
WHY SUFFER SKIN TROUBLES
When a Postcard VIII Bring Free
Samples OF Cutlcura2

Which give quick relief for all Itch
ing, burning, disfguring skin troubles,
Battle with the Cuticura Soap and hot
water. Dry and apply Cuticura Otnt-
ment TO the affected part They stop
itching instantly and point TO speedy
healment often when all else fails.
Free sample each by mall with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura. Dept. l.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-29

A fine young Englishwoman
is caught in the net Of interna-
tional plotting and is made the
victim of ciroumstances-tragic
circumstances. She becomes in
nocently involved with an enc
my of her country and he pro-
ceeds to use her as a tool. How
she is cornered and prodded, as
boys might tease a wounded
wild animal, is told wildly In
this instailment.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-29

Yisitor-Cau see that mot0rist
who vas brought here an hour ag07
Nurse He hasn't come to his senses
yet
VlsI+or-Oh, that's all right. I only
wanted 70 sell him another car
Judge.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-29

Streetman, the German spy, and
Roeder (aias Brewster, the butler),
are discussing the possibility of war.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-29
Fer the Pastry Cook.

To prevent PIE crust fr3m soaking
slaze tAe under side with beaten
.1.tss al. eggs
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-29

Do all the work you can; there are
lots Of lazy men who will do the rest.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-29

One observant woman may be
whole public opinion In herself.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-07-29
SYNOPSIS.

cAorgv Wagstaff, daughter Of Sir
eenrge' Of the British admiralty hints at
- Ii3ison between her governess, Ethel
W0loughby. and Henry Streetman. Ethel
denies it. Henry Streetman calls on Ethel
and while waiting for her talks to Brews-
a. Sir George $ butler. who is a German
,11 about his failure to get at admiralty
oeners in Sir Georges possession. He
ph6nes to German secret service head
quarters