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Evening star., 1916-10-02
A SILHOUETTE OF THE FIRST EMPIRE.

I kinds of gowns adds to the confusion
| Of the observer and the purchaser.
It is claimed by the .dowagers that
the genuine first empire frocks are in
that have led fashion for four years
and impressed their type most forcibly
upon this half decade; yet the Empress
Josephine was not young woman
when she adopted the first empire sill
houette as a means Of hiding the flesh
that she was taking on and the inches
that were being added to her once slen-
der and supple waist. Mme. de Stael
could not have called herself either
young or beautifully formed when she
exploited the empire gowns in more
countries than France.
There is no doubt that the woman
with a large waist and q thiokened
measurement around the diaphragm
can hide such defects by adopting q
straight line from bust to instep. It
is when she makes the skirt full and
puts gathers in the front and at the
sides that she turns herself into some
thing rather hfdeous.
There Is no doubt that youth can
wear the short-skirted. high-waisted
empire frock cut after the fashion that
is most generally known; and the girls
of the stage. as well as those at the
afternoon dances, are taking up the
style for their own.
The older women viii probably
adopt the first empire as 1t is produced
by Callot and Bulloz, which Is curious
cross between the fourteenth century
in Italy and the beginning OF the nine
teenth century in France: Wherever
the silhouette came from, let the older
women be thankful that 1t has arrived,
for at last there is chance for dig
nif1ed and sumptuous dressing which
sets women over thirty in direct con-
trast to those under twenty.
Evening star., 1916-10-02

Swift 4 Company's Sales of Beef In
Washington, D. c.. for the week ending
Saturday, Sept 80, averaged as follows:
Domestic beef. 11.S1 cents per poupd.-
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1916-10-02

teenth century silhouette, which has a
narrow gtrdle, either of the material or
Of bullion. passed around the hips to
hold IN whatever slight fu1lness there
is IN the material Each house has It's
own way Of contributing to the argu
ment about the waistline, and the fact
that almost all the houses produce both
Evening star., 1916-10-02
lI1IILE8oRlrs lI1I
&BE6DrIr1E
BY THORNTON w. BURGESS,
lcopyright. 1915. By 7. ". Burgssa.,
Merry Little Breezes Learn the
Joy Of Work.

There's nothing like some honest work
To make the minutes swiftly ny;
To Ill the day with golden Joy
And set the hours skipping By.
Evening star., 1916-10-02

Many of the new workbags that can
be made OF silk or cretonne show cords
instead of ribbons. with fringed tassels
as finish.
Evening star., 1916-10-02

For the women who travel q corset
bag. a long, narrow washable bag, en-
broidered with the word "Corsets," is
useful. These bags can also be used to
hold corsets in the bureau drawers or
closet shelves.
Evening star., 1916-10-02

Another gift for the baby is a white
piQue bag. embroidered in blue, with
the inscription "Baby's wash"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12
cUTIcLE AND CONSCIOUSNESS

Wilson made speech at Washington uO the otner
evening from report of ms language as published IN WASH
Oto newspaper enabled catch glimpse OF the workings
of the Wsonan mind Mr. Wilson said that from his prior expert
enceevdenty referring his schoomaserhe had
learned that direct approach boys CONSCIOUSNESS lies
through his cuticle words if want to influence boy
spank him. practice the President heartily approves or lie
has tried to apply Congress- with only measurable success and
tired of it. In instances Congressman nave
successfully against the schoomaster birch They did
the Philippines BILL in the of kubee and they pan
to repeat the process with Brandeis.
others beside schOobOys and Congressman to whom
this practice bircng likewise applicable Even Presidents are
not regard Mr. Wilson will learn before long
In the past three many attempts made approach
his consciousness Reputable business have to Washing
ton thinking of their experience they could tell him some
thing enghtenng experence They have been met with the
they and ndOus lobbyists Senators
gone the White House trying to tell the
Congress thinks about different matters They have
gone with the executive expves wOundng THEIR enslbes
and SCATTERING These incidents
evident that the only approach the Presidential conscious
his cucle Maps being made for utilizing that
approach
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12
KEEP LITTLE PIGS GROWING
Eastern Breeder Describes Plan Of
Weaving Younosters-Flrst Give
Oats and Milk.

To keep pigs growing properly they
should have as little setback at wean-
ing as possible. This is the way that
an eastern breeder describes his sys-
tenn:
Before my pigs are weaned l teach
them to eat and they are ready and
eager for their meals when they are
weaned. first give them oats and
milk. putting the oats In trough,
pouring the milk over them so they
cannot get too much milk at one time
II | am short on milk, put oil meal
and middlings In milk and pour 1t on
the oats. This plan starts the pigs
eating while they are still sucking
their mother and 1t is the best feed
have used for this purpose. AS they
get older l feed oats separately and
make slop of oil meal one quart, mid
dlings three gallons, milk and water
20 gallons. Then put 20 pounds of dry
bran in the troughs and pour on the
slop and turn them in. Give them
only enough so they will clean it up
well as IL they wanted a little more.
This keeps their appetite Just sharp
enough. A little corn is fed also and
at eight months old these pigs will
make as good as you will find"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12
FEEDING FOR WINTER EGGS
n IL Never Advisable TO Feed Heavily
During early Hours Of Day
Keep the Hens Scratching.


In feeding poultry, II lie never advis-
able to feed heavily during the early
hours Of the day. A hen gorged with
food early in the morning, will have
no incentive TO exercise-will lay
around the roosting quarters and take
on fat. In feeding for winter eggs
the appetites Of the hens should never
be fully satisfied until just before
they 90 to roost at night.
During the winter months always
Feed the first food Of the day in deep
litter, says a writer in an exchange.
The scratch grain Is composed Of equal
parts whole wheat and cracked corn.
A mash food is never fed early In the
morning, for the reason that II fully
satisfies the appetites Of the hens and
they will not work diligently in the
litter. The wet mash Is fed at noon or
shortly thereafter. The mash is COM
posed OF two parts bran, one part each
Of middlings, cOrnmeal, cut clover,
beefscrap and ground oats, with the
bulls sifted out. The hens are given
all they will eat OF this mash. II any
is left after the hens are through feed
ing, it is removed and given to the
hogs. About an hour before dark the
hens are given all they will eat OF
whole corn and wheat and sent to bed
with full crops. Grit, charcoal and
oyster-shell are kept before them all
the time.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12
SMALL MILK PRODUCERS GOING
OUT OF BUSINESS

Adverse conditions to small dairying
projects are driving the little pro-
ducers out of business according to
Farm and Fireside, the national farm
paper published in Springfield, Ohio
THE farmer who produces the milk
has been getting the bad end of the
transaction. He has been the victim
OF a good deal of nonsensical regula-
ton and inspection. Without doubt,
the consumer has profited in the i'm
provement of milk, but he has paid
enough more for the added quality to
justify the farmer in expecting a bet
ter price for his product.
"The consumer is paying about
twice as much for milk as the farm
err gets speaking, shows no advance
commensurate with the increase in the
cost Of production. We hear lot
about the increased cost of living now
adays; it is increasing for Bossy as
well as for the rest of us.
"Oficials of both of the federal and
the state dairy departments have been
started at the number of small milk
producers who are going out of the
business, Only few years ago a large
proportion of farmers kept from half
dozen to a dozen milch COWS because
they afforded a steady cash income
month by month"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12
SPREADING STRAW ON FIELDS
Helps Prevent Soil Blowing and A.
fords Protection for crops-Adds
Needed Humus.

Where straw is present in such
quantities that It cannot be worked
over by live stock 1t can be spread d.
rectly on the fields.
1t helps to prevent soil blowing and
serves as q winter protection for the
crop. AS It gradually decays It be-
comes a part OF the soil in the form
OF humus or decaying organic mate
rial.
The scattering OF the old straw
stacks found on the big wheat farms
will pay well for the labor expended.
Now that special straw spreaders have
been constructed II 10 not such big
task to spread the straw produced.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12
JEW IN AMERICAN POLITICS
washington Post)


Although Mr.. Brandeis is the first
Hebrew to occupy a seat on the Su-
preme bench of this country there has
never been long period in our his
tory marked by the absence of some
member Of that wonderful race from
high governmental positions" said w.
II. David, Of the New Orleans bar. al
the Willard.
Zone of the greatest statesmen the
South ever produced was judah p.
Benjamin. of Louisiana, who was a
United States Senator, later on a men,
Der OF the Confederate Cabinet, and af-
ter the defeat of the South one Of the
leading lawyers of England. Fleeing
from the anticipated wrath of the
United States Government, he made
his way to London, and there by the
sheer force OF native talent and legal
ability he was appointed Queens coun-
sci. In recent years louisiana sent an
other Jew to the United states Senate
in the person Of Mr.. Jonas, and II has
not been so long ago that the State
of oregon was represented in the Unit
ed States by Mr. Simon. Recollection
of Senator Guggenheim, OF Colorado. is
still fresh in the public mind, and a
cleverer business man probably never
came to Washington.
ANY number of Jews have been
elected 10 seats in Congress. and there
was never a dullard in the lot.
"The elevation OF Mr.. Brandeis. OF
course, meets the hearty commenda-
ton OF those OF his own nationality,
and it is also pleasing to broad-mind-
ed and tolerant people everywhere"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12
EDISON SLEEPS 10 HOURS IN IS
DAYS
lCleveland plain pealer.l

cleveland PAIN Dealer.)
orange, N. j., May 2O--A gray-hair-
ed, slightly STOPPING man punched a
time clock at 624 a. m. today and be-
gan his 1O4th hour OF labor since Mon
day.
The man was Thomas A. Edison,
worlds most famous electrical wizard,
lie has been on another sleepless jag,
up to O'Clock tonight 1l6 hours
work and sixteen hours sleep in six
days since Monday morning
In the last eighteen days he has had
ninteen hours sleep and tonight there
was every indication that he would
work in his laboratory until the wee
sma' hours Of tomorrow.
Edison is trying to ferret out one o,
the countless problems of his inven-
tons. Nobody in the laboratory
knows exactly VIVA. 1t is, but the fact
that during the past eighteen days the
inventor has broken all his previous
records for sleeplessness indicates
that It must be something big
Thomas A. Edison holds card No. !
o. the thousands OF employees in his
plants here. Every time he enters his
laboratory and every time he leaves he
religiously punches his card in the
big recording clock and files the card
away on the rack.
His old card got so cluttered up
with times on and off that II was
changed Thursday The record since
then, however, shows:
No. Thomas A. Edison.
Friday, May l9th-Off l a. m, Oh
1892 a. m.
Saturday, May 2Oth--of 1928 a. m
Oh 1924 a. m.
It was Edison who years ago an
nounced that four hours sleep night
was plenty for any man OF mental Wig
Grand ever since then he has been
,roving his maxim.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12
PRACTICAL GATES FOR FARM
One Recently Invented by California
Man-Devlee 10 Mounted In Space
Between Two Posts.

Practical farm gates are always
worth a second thought. Here is one
recently patented by California man.
There is a keeper post and a pair OF
spaced diagonally Offset posts, the gate
being mounted in the space between
the posts. Brackets connecting the
posts are disposed at the ends and
center of the lengths of the posts, a
stirrup being pivoted to the central
bracket between the ends of this and
straddling one Of the gate rails and
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12
Practical Farm Gate.

having a roller connected at its free
end, on which the gate rail rides. to
support the gate against downward
movement. An upper and lower bar
is used as a hanger for the gate, this
having a roller at the front end, which
rides on the rail- The two pivotal
points of hanger and the pivotal point
Of the stirrup are disposed in the same
vertical plane.-Farming Business.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12
Scientific Farming.

No farming is scientific and pro-
gressivo that is not practical. The
most practical farmer is the most pro
gressive farmer, and the most pro-
gressiye farmer Is the most scientific.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12

When 1t comes 10 making angels Of
men the minister isn't In II with thu
doctor
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12

Age may not be garrulous, but 1t is
sure to tell on a woman sooner or
later.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12

The work done by Mr.. Edison as
mentioned in the above item was up
on an Improvement in the Edison
Diamond Disc Photograph. ]. T
Kackley & Co. are the locals distribu-
tors for this instrument.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12

She is indeed a wise woman who
knows when TO stop talking and turns
on the flow OF tears.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12

Remember. that the money you In
tend 10 save doesn't draw any inter
est.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12

Try want ad In The Ledger's clas-
sihed column. II will bring results.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12

Even a sickly grin is more to be de-
sired than a snarl.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12

Want a kiss, brother? Try your wife.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12
MIDDLEMAN TRANSFER CO.
AUTO TRUCK FOR HEAVY OR
LIGHT HAULING.

We specialize on large contracts
Office and barn East Front street.
ONCE Phone 22S. Home Phone 607
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12
BETTY.

Jacks shoulders unconsciously
Strengthened. He turned resolutely to
the major.
Uncle, Ted, I'd like to have you
know II first that Dolores and are
engaged" he said. God bless Betty"
Copyright. 1915. by the Mcclure NewspG-
per Syndicate)
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12
INGALLS, MAGAZINE

"A reeoynzsd iasnion sulnoIay Tor - yeas ~hh
more SUBSCRIBERS than any other isshiun magazine.
As a housenoid magazine there IL nore hr,trT.
Eighty to one nundred tweuty-lou' page DDn'hly
Subscription price Soc per year
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12
THE OHIO FARMER

-lOs more than % years Il has been recognized a.
Americas leading authority on farm subjects. heio-
tut practical and Of interest e. every one IN the
home. Twenty to foFty-eght pages weekly. SUD-
scrption price Soc per YER.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12

Dear Jack: ! know what everybody'll
say, and don't care. I've always liked
Batty and I'D like to know why l can't
marry him II / want TO. So we're clipping.
I'm Just as sick and tired as you are OF
forever being hurled at your head. I've
written Dolores-she's my cousin. wish
you all kinds OF luck. Happily,
BETTY.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18

T won't tell anybody" replied Les ter as he took up the oars again
 You see. I bet Billy a box of cigars that we'd beat him out on the days catch. But he ought not to take a young woman out to Pidgin this time of the year"
 'Is he taking woman out there ? Well. she must want to fish there then. Bills married: som I. for that matter. When a woman says she wants to go somewhere she oughtn't to, hustle her to it. She may change her mind and turn back"
 This bit of philosophy amused Cran- ford. There came a sharp tug and strain.
 Hooked himselfr exclaimed Gran ford.
 He strengthened the rod and waited for the break but the break did not come Tug-tug. at an angle of forty five degrees. minute went by, there was no letup.
 Cranford scowled and gave the rod an impatient lift. Crack went the tip oi u iell SedE Tou It Situ uOWH tue taut line and disappeared into the wa fer "Eelr
 q had my suspicious" said Lester Sravely.
 A rock bass. broken rod and an eel did not promise well for the days catch
 Cranford dropped the rod and pulled in the line by hand. Lester reached over at the proper moment and cut the leader fat eel wriggled back to his ocZy environments.
 "Pidginr' said Cranford disgustedIy. Fisnerman's luck,
 All right, we'll go to Pidgin. They ought to be there today. No telling. If Bill says that girl can fish he knows. And he never takes any great risks
 The girl, with Uncle Billy, had land cd six bass ill less than thirty minutes, all under two pounds, tender eating.
 We've got him beat" commented Billy joyfully. "He won't have no sech luck first day"
 What him?"
 "Mr Cranford. 1 bet fifty apples t fifty cigars that you'd beat him on tn days catch.
 She drowned.
 And the frown disturbed him. When she brought in her first rock bass he slammed it viciously to the bottom of the boat.
 Them goggle eyes-I hate 'em! Look jes' like tn feller that owes me money. Guess that's Lester comin'."
 Cranford swung his hat boyishly.
 What luck?' he inquired when Les ter drew within speaking distance.
 "Six. They're biting freely"
 Cranford began casting with a single piece rod. the mate to the one he
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18

had broken over at Bare point. An hour passed with but one strike to his credit That was like Pidgin. A dozen boats might drift up and down. Gen orally only one made the catch.
 Noon came.
 wen have dinner in Sand bay, where it's shady" the girl said.
 "We'll dine on Pidgin.
 Uncle Billy rubbed his hands tender ly. It'll be bIazin' hot"
 q have decided"
 All right. Miss Wynne. They'll be nough driftwood fer tn stove. We've got seven. MT. Cranford's got on'y one, s far s can see"
 "Only one?'
 Landing was shortly made at the dock, and Cranford and the girl visited the lighthouse.
 "Beautifulr' murmured the girl.
 But very, very hot. You should have gone over to Sand bay" said Cranford. Down below they could see the two guides puttering about. Presently they stepped 10 tine waters edge and began to clean the fish All this was so diff ferent from the camps she had known. There's a power boat heading for the island"
 ~Where2" she cried. eIutching him by the arm.
 Cranford found blue spot on his arm that night.
 Coming over from Horseshoe: can opiad top; mile away. should say" The girls eyes closed. and she sway ed against the outer rail
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-18
CHAPTER VI.
Another DiIenma-Woman.

Another Diiemma-Woman. ~RANFORD followed her down E the narrow, winding staircase. A Her dizziness was evidently
 fransitory for she almost flew down, and tle in his turn grew dizzy in trying to keen her in view He was puzzled
 Hot up there IT the light 1t undoubt-
Evening journal., 1916-05-01
Want BUSINESS MEN
IN LEAGUE FOR Peace

An appeal to American business
men TO interest themselves in The
ieaguc-of-nations movement as en-
bodied IN the proposals OF the League
to Enforce Peace. of which ex-Presi-
dent Taft Is head. has been received
by Clarence c. Killon. secretary OF the
Wilmington Chamber Of Commerce.
The appeal Is made In connection
wth an invitation TO all commercial
organizations throughout the United
siaier. 10 send delegates to the first
annual assomblage OF the league,
which is 10 be held In Washington on
May 20 and 27. The communication Is
signed by William H. Taft. Alton B.
Parker President A. Lawrence Lowell
Of Harvard University. Herbert S.
Houston, George b. Roberts and Ed
ward A. Filone. lt reads in part:
we conceive the program OF the
League 20 Enforce Peace TO lte of
vital importance TO the uninterrupted
development OF commercial organiza-
tions, OF political and social institu-
tons and TO the organization, at the
close Of the war. of justice and peace
throughout the world The movement
IS being introduced In every American
city. and Il rs desirable that a group
OF representative men In each shall
have that intimate insight into Il
which will be obtained from attend
ance at the Washington meeting"
Evening journal., 1916-05-01
DOUDLY proven
Wilmington Readers Can No Longer
Doubt The Evidence.

This Wilmington citizen testified
Told Of quick relief-of undoubted
benefit.
The facts are now confirmed.
such testimony is complete-the
evidence conclusive.
II forms convincing proof OF merit
Mrs. Edward Horn, SIC East Ninth
street. wilmington. says: 81 was
troubled considerably by rheumatic
mains in my hands and muscles. At
times they swelled and were painful
NV kidneys were infamed and had
a dull pain across the small Of my
hack. Doan's Kidney Pills made me
feel much better in every way
statement given August 13. 1914)
On March 16, 1916, Mrs. Horn said;
ct use Doan's Kidney Pills whenever
feel any lameness in my back or
other signs Of kidney disorder. They
always do good"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't sim
nlv ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Horn has twice publicly recon-
mended. Foster-Milburn Co. Props,
Buffalo, n. Y.
Evening journal., 1916-05-01
COMMITTEE WORKS FOR
ENDOWMENT FUND

The Rev. +. H. Dashiel, correspond
ing secretary of the Wilmington Meth
odist Episcopal Conference. and Caleb
y. Burchenal. recording secretary for
the Endowment Fund for Retired Min
isters. are sending out the following
notice to members OF the church
throughout the conference. calling at
tention 10 memorial funds:
Among the most commendable traits
in human life is the affection thst
binds us to our loved ones. Without
this the family and the home would
be impossible. and the greatest ioys
OF life would vanish.
II is perfectly normal for a human
being to desire 10 live beyond death
to live the everlasting life in heaven.
and also to perpetrate their influence
for good in the world from which death
removed them. So we do but give ex-
preston to our affection for our loved
ones-parents. husband. wife. child
remand at the same time further
their desire 10 live on i'm the world
when we perpotrate their memory bv
a permanent memorial gift TO some
good cause.
There is no more worthy cause than
the Endowment Fund for Retired Min
listers Of the Wilmington Conference of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. The
Conference at its last session ordered
that list Of such memorial funds be
published perpetually in the annual
minutes. Such publication includes
the name OF the person in whose mem
ory the fund is given. the name Of the
donor and the amount given: and the
gift will thereby perpetuaie the MEM
ory Of your departed loved one I'm a
wide circle OF Christian people for
all time.
We commend this form OF gift to
our friends who can give $500 or more
TO our endowment funds After gram
ite monuments have fallen. this fund
will continue its blessed work.
Write us.