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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-12-07
Weevil In eeans and Grain.

This insect pest proves very 81
furious, but Is easy to destroy The
beans should be put into barrel or
box which can he made air tight. Put
a deep dish ON top OF the beans inside
the barrel and pour into this dish a
quantity of bisulphide of carbon. When
exposed to the air this liquid forms a
gas which Is heavier than air and
which will work down into the barrel
all through the beans. This gas Is pol
sonous aud means the death OF all
breathing things, and. working through
the beans In this way, IL will Kill the
weevils. Care must he taken 10 cover
box or barrel with blanket or other
cover which will exclude the air. This
fumes arising from the bisulphlde will
explode or take fire II a flame In
brought too close 10 them. Consequent
~ care should be taken TO keep a Ian
tern or candle or matches away
from these fumes. Care should also
be taken not TO breathe these fumes.
as they might prove as deadly to hu-
mans as they are TO the bean weevil =
Rural New Yorker.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-12-07
Lin. No. to Be Used During tn. Winter

While 1t Is better to use lime on acid
soils at any time of the year than not
to apply any, soil specialists at the
Ohio experiment station recommend
that this material be used after pillow
ing for some cultivated spring crop.
The lime can then perform its fun
function in promoting the growth OF
the bacteria that grow on clover roots.
These countless bacteria. 81 helpful
TO clover crops, work only Ia the dark
and require both water and air for
their existence. Also they can live
only IN soils either naturally or ar,i.
IDEALLY supplied with lime.
Lime spread on the surface and not
stirred into the soil can help the bac-
terra but little. They would die there
for lack Of moisture. and the lime
would be dissolved and carried into
the soil only after long tine. Lime
riowed under IL also out Of reach OF
the bacteria. which live chiefly In the
upper three or four inches Of soil
where the air is PLENTIFUL hence. ap,
plying lime after blowing In the spring
and mixing 1t by cultivation into the
soil during the summer make eondi-
tons most favorable for the clover
crops later.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-12-07
SOWING RYE.
The Soil Should De Rich and the Seed
Clean.

The Soil Should De Rich and the Seed
Clean.
Although rye will grow on very poor
soils, large yields cannot be secured
from soils not Of good fertility. The
soil should not be exceedingly rich. how
ever, for grain production, and not
much heterogeneous fertilizer should be
used. Stable manure is the best fer.
tilizer. Some phosphate should be
used also. Seed should be thoroughly
cleaned. They also should be tested
carefully, as rye loses its terminating
power more rapidly than most other
cereals. The rate Of seeding should
depend on the showing from the ger
minating tests. When intended for
grain production. sowings should be
made about Sept. l In the northern
most parts of the country and should
range from this date to the latter part
Of November In the extreme south.
Rye may be sown from one to two
weeks later than wheat. II the rye is
to be used for pasture 1t should be
sown from two weeks to a month ear.
lier than when sOwn for grain crops
On fertile land the fall sowing may be
later than on poor land. Spring rye
may be sown as early as spring oats
or as soon as the soil becomes warm
ana dry enough to be worked.
Beginning In northern Florida about
the middle Of May. rye npens approx
mately a day later for each fifteen
miles to the north, generally a few
days earlier than wheat. Like wheat,
It Is cut ordinarily with a binder. In
some sections, however, especially near
large cities, there is a remunerative
demand for rye straw for use In bed.
ding horses, wrapping nursery stock.
stuffing horse collars, etc. Under such
conditions II the straw Is especially
long II may be necessary to use self
rake reaper. When the straw Is 10
be kept in good condition special
thrasher also Is used In many in
stances.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-12-07

SUCCESS IN FARMING.

-
10 presume 'sa' u man can
y De SUCCESSFUL farmer regard
less OF previous experience OF
' quahncations u us ioeicai as 10
' say tnat man can DE sue.
' eesstui lawyer without any iegai
framing VT successiui uoctor
' witnout any kno"ledge OF medi-
y cine asserts W. II. Erimes. as
sstaht PROFESSOR OF rhrm man
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-12-07

Monday was big day the Danvle breaks and tobacco
growers enthusiastic the splendid prices which
we're realized at the opening sales 1t is estimated that
fully thousand farmers present and all greatly
pleased with the prospects for record breaking prices for
their tobacco They given polite and courteous treat
ment the Danvie houses and realize that their every
interest is looked after with the utmost and faithful
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-10
HAVE NO CAUSE TO WORRY
Plump Women Need Not Be Disturbed
Over the Advent Of the Skirt
Silhouette.

Now that the skirt is a bit fiat
tened front and back and farng at
the sides, those women having diff
Guilty in keeping their hip measure
down need have no fear. In spite
of the side fare this does not mean
more ampleness over the hips.
Take. for instance. one of the skirts
of tailored suit. The front of
the skirt is a wide box plat, the sides
and back of the skirt are laid in two
inch plaits, but they are set into
the skirt at about hip bone depth.
Two belts, one at the top and one five
inches below. hold the plaits down
fiat over the hips. These belts are
about one and one-half inches wide,
made of the material. and they stop
where the plating stops at the sides,
with pointed ends and a translucent
button.
Another skirt of an afternoon tat.
feta gown has front panel. the rest
OF the skirt is circular and gathered
into the belt
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-10
WOOD LOT VERY CONVENIENT
Useful for Fuel Supply as Well as for
Fence Posts and Timber for
Other Purposes.

During the years that have passed
many men have been engaged in fight
ing the forest. cutting and clearing
land of timber, preparing it for the
plow. In other words, making farms
and homes. The work still continues
in the heavily timbered sections.
Much bad Judgment was used in
the early clearing, often rather steep
hillsides were denuded of timber and
the soil put under the pillow, while in
many instances more level portions
of the farm were left in timber. Wash
ing soon followed the cultivation of
such rough tracts, and today many
of them are badly SCARED by deep
gullies and much of the surface soil
has been carried away.
Every farm should have a small
wood lot. Forestry on the farm is to-
day an important feature of agricul-
ture and ought to receive considerate
attention from farmers A wood lot
is very convenient to have, not only
as source of fuel in times of scarce
and high priced coal as at present,
but to furnish fence posts and timber
for various uses and to add beauty
to the landscape and premises, afford
shade, shelter and comfort to a large
extent for all the occupants of the
farm.
A wood lot properly cared for will
continue to grow and produce suffi-
Gent for the needs Of the farm for
a time. And little study of the sub
ject of forestry will greatly aid in
maintaining the tract in good condi-
ton.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-10
LIKE BROADTAu CLOTH
MATERIAL is BECOMING EX.
TREMELY POPULAR IN PARIS.
Made Up in Simple Style 1t Is One
of the Most Effective of the Sea-
sons Costumes--Hat of
Brown Panne.

Navy blue jersey cloth trimmed
with astrakhan, or imitation broadtail,
Is specially attractive. | have seen
girls suits made up of these materials
which had short killed skirts and
sweater coates bordered all round
with the fiat fur, writes Idalia de Vii
liers, Paris correspondent of the Bos-
ton Globe.
A deep sailor collar Is often added
and a Russian toque made entirely of
astrakhan accompanies the costume
Imitation broadtal is very fashionable
this winter. 1t is only a cloth, but it
Is SO beautifully made that only on
close inspection can one detect the
adherence between the reality and the
copy.
Broadtail cloth looks best when
made up very simply, perfectly
plain, round skirt and a Russian
blouse coatee with, perhaps, a big COL
lar OF real chinchilla or black fox.
Broadtail-cloth of the best quality is
by no means inexpensive, and for this
reason is not likely to become com
mon Real broadtail, or breitschwanz
is so dreadfully expensive that hardly
anyone cares to invest in it these hard
times.
l recently saw a quaint garment
which seemed. in shape, very like a
painters blouse 1t was long and quite
loose and the material was Quaker
gray velvet The wrap-coat, for it
was that, was bordered all round with
gray fox which matched the velvet
to perfection and there was an i'm
mensely high collar made entirely Of
fur. At the waist there was wide
ceinture which made the quaint gar
ment cling to the figure and the lining
throughout was brocaded satin which
showed blurred roses on a faint lem
on-yellow ground.
PaQuin is using a great deal of gray
foX-dark and light-this season, and
these exquisite furs are combined with
such materials as velvet, velours de
laine, charmeuse and so on, the fur
and the material always matching in
color.
l have also seen very lovely little
garments made of chinchilla which is
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-10
MANY DESIGNS IN HANDBAGS
Time and Thought to Their Suit
able Decoration.

Smart and artistic handbags in
Chinese effects are in rich silk and
tinsel embroidery. with shell or Jade
mountings. Japanese tapestry also is
used for another type of pursebag.
Black panne velvet shirred on a
shell frame is lined with flesh -colored
MORE. Black MORE lined with plaid
silk has she'll bracelet handle and
mounting. The. fobbag, with handle
resembling ribbon fob, is another
novelty.
Black silk bags are fastened with
large hook and eye of rhinestones.
Handbags that can be used as a
muff are we'll liked A dainty opera
bag of satin is embroidered in sill
yer, the upper part used as rutiie
is of tinsel-figured silk with draw
string of silver cord and a large sill
yer tassel on the upper part.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-10

read in a friends book not long
ago an extract which commenced with
the following words: The longer |
live, the more profoundly am con-
victed that the all in all of Christian
ity may be summed up in two words
submit and commit" Truer words
have seldom passed from human pen !:
and this is the great lesson that grace
by her gentle discipline teaches. and
that the will of man has to learn.
Submit-cease first from thy rebel
lious self-aSSertions and next from thy
proud efforts to correct and amend
myself; and then commit-case thy
self into the hands of omnipotent love.
Claim 1t Of the new Adam that he
dwell within thee, accomplish. as he
has undertaken, what thou canst no.
do, and regulate in peace and har,
mony, under his scepter, the once jar
ring and conflicting forces of nature.
So shall there indeed be a great calm.
a stiffness, q rest within thy conse-
Grated heart, and thou shalt be in DO
sition to make proof Of all the wealth
Of thy promised land-the land that
flows with milk and honey-as thou
proceadest to live, not only soberly.
but righteously and godly Only let
US take heed lest it should be said
Of thee or of me, eve see that they
could not enter in because of I'M
belief.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-10
"Up-and-DoWn Hem"

One greatly admired feature of Dou.
Gets gowns this year is the 'up-and
down" hem, that Is hem that is so ir.
regular in line as to look like points
and faced in contrasting color. Dou.
Get also makes use of the famous dol
man sleeves on cloaks, and collar OF
fur so high as to completely hide the
desire.
Both Doucet and Jeanne Lanvin, as
well as number of other houses have
featured the use of soutache braid on
frOcks and suits, and Lanvin Is show
ing some chic models with a collar
wrapped around the neck like a
muffler.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-10
TO PACK POULTRY
Specialists Urge Unusual Care in
Preparing Fowls.
METHODS Recommended Which Are
Essential to Perfect Product at
Any Tine, Especially When
Weather Is Unfavorable.

Poultry packers are urged by the
specialists of the United States de-
partment of agriculture to give unus-
ual attention to preparing and pack
ing their birds for shipment, particu-
larly if the mild weather, which has
been widely prevalent this autumn,
continues. The poultry specialists
say that the weather conditions in
many sections have been very similar
to those which prevailed in the au-
tumn Of 1913 and which, as poultry
shippers will remember, proved dis
astrous to all packers who did not
dress, chill and pack properly.
The specialists, therefore, recon-
mend the particular observance of the
following methods Of handling dressed
poultry, which are essential to a per-
feet product at any time and are of
vital Importance whenever weather
conditions are unfavorable:
Methods Of Handling Dressed Poultry
l. Keep the holding batteries for
your incoming stock clean, well aired
and free from vermin, and see that the
chickens have plenty Of fresh water
and plenty to eat.
z. Don't kill chicken when the
crop is full of feed. Give the chicken
only water for "a hours before it is
killed. Food in the crop or in the in
testines of a dressed chicken causes
loss of flavor and hastens decay, which
more than offsets any gain from extra
weight
3. Good bleeding is absolutely es-
sential to good appearance on the
market and retards decay. Circular
81, bureau of chemistry, department of
agriculture, explains the best methods
OF bleeding and loosening the feath-
er muscles for dry picking.
Hang the chicken by both feet
while picking. Hanging by one leg
spoils the shape of the bird Picking
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-10
NEW SEEDLINGS OF ALFALFA
Ground Is Not Firm and Considerable
Damage Is Done by the Tram
ping Of the Plants.

New seeding of alfalfa should not
be pastured. The ground in these
fields is not firm and considerable
damage is done by the trampling of
the plants, especially during wet
weather.
Fields established a year or more
may be pastured lightly in the fall, but
should never be eaten down close
If the growth of alfalfa is not very
strong the field may be top-dressed
any time during the fall, preferably
just after the third cutting has been
removed.
New seedlings may be top-dressed
at any time except during wet wealth
er when the ground is soft.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-10

heavy tension when being erected, it
Is not always an easy matter to put
the staples just where they are want
ed to be of the most service.
The tool shown in the accompany
ing cut is designed to accomplish this.
With its aid great many more staples
may be driven in a given time and
they are driven in a much superior
manner. Besides being a convenience
to fence erectors there are other me-
chanics who will find use for this tool
such as electricians. box makers, COOP
ers and the like.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-10
New Corsaee Bouquets.

The newest idea in corsage bouquets
is inspired by the shower bridal bou
Quet. says the Dry Goods Economist
I'm other words central flower is
used finished with pendant streamers
lure flowers This decoration is used
In the back and the front OF the cor
sage. The best effects are in neral
but there are some very striking ideas
IN spangles and beads.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-10

To go unveiled this winter is to be
distinctly questionable. The wells
are various. There is the nose veil,
that simple little band that extends
entirely around the hat and reaches
just to the tip of the nose; also the
veil that covers the hat entirely and
which is draped profusely at the back.
The latter arrangement is applied to
both large and small hats Black cor.
beau blue. carrot and tete de Negro
are the coiors to be recommended and
are OF large meshes fashioned OF small
chenille cords.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-10
SQUADS READY FOR MARKET
Birds Are in Good Condition When
Fully Feathered Under Wings
Soon Lose Baby Fat.

SQUADS are ready for the market u.s.
ually from three and one-half to four
and one-half weeks of age, and up to
this time they are fed by the parent
birds.
They must be sent to market
promptly, as the period during which
they are in best condition rarely ex-
ceeds one week
Squads are in good market condi-
ton when fully feathered under the
wings, which is usually about the time
they begin to leave the nest
If they are not killed at this time,
they soon lose their baby fat and their
flesh begins to harden.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-10
Rack for Squatted and Hanging
Dressed Poultry.

on the lap gets the skin dirty and
hastens decay
s. Dry pick if possible. Scalding
is particularly undesirable because it
hastens decay.
6. Chill every dressed bird until the
body temperature is below 35 degrees
f. Never pack or ship an imperfectly
chilled bird. More decay is due to
imperfect chilling than to any other
single factor in dressing. Dry chill, il
possible. Chickens cooled in water
lose flavor, decay sooner, will not cold
store as satisfactorily as dry-chilled
and are in every way more undesirable
on the market. Refrigerator cars will
carry wellchilled goods in good con-
dition, but they cannot chill warm
goods to sufficiently low tempera-
turc.
Z. Pack in boxes or small kegs when
ever possible. A large barrel makes
an undesirable package, because where
poultry is packed in large masses the
weight of the upper layers brushes
the birds at the bottom.
s. Line all packages with parchment
paper and cover the top of the poultry
before the lid is put on.
9. Wrap every head in suitable pa
per so that blood from one bird will
not mar the appearance of another.
10. Use only good refrigerator cars
and see that they are in good order
Ice and salt the car "a hours before
loading. The car, at the end of "A
hours. should show a temperature be-
low 40 degrees f. at a point four feet
above the floor and between the doors.
General Suggestions.
Never handle chickens roughly
either before or after killing Rough
handling causes bruises broken bones
SCARED skins, and soft places in the
flesh. Undue haste on the part of the
killers and picl-ers results in lowered
keeping quality and poor appearance
of the product.
Piecework, which leads to quantity
rather than quality, makes for lower
prices on the market Those who pay
by the piece should remember that
they sell by the quality of the piece.
These directions will apply with
equal force to turkeys intended for the
market.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-10

to do evil. Yet
God tries hig own
from time to time
to strengthen their
faith and SO give
them more of him
self and lead them
into deeper and
richer spiritual
experience. He
expressly says in
the book of James,
Blessed is the
man that endur-
eth temptation.
for when he is
tried he shall re-
ceive the crown of
life. ;" Abraham
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-10

dressed in a new and special way.
This fur is not nearly so long as the
chinchilla OF yesterday and for that
reason it Is very much more practical
and useful. Paquin had short coatee
made entirely of this chinchilla and
lined with rose Dubarry satin, a love-
ly little affair which would look ex.
quisite worn over short skirt of
black charmeuse and dainty blouse
of blow-away tulle.
"Fsounce" wells are very fashionable
just now, They are rather remark.
able and require to be worn by real
ly smart and attractive woman.
My sketch shows a Lewis model in
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-10
Maids Costume.

When the maid serves afternoon tea
she should wear a smart black dress
of pongee, poplin or mohair The lines
must be simple, but the frock must be
perfectly fitted. A bibapron Of dot.
ted swiss trimmed with narrow lace
and made in princess fashion is worn
over the frock. The costume is COM
pleted by frilly cap, wide cuffs and
a collar to correspond with the apron
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-10

Dangers are no more light, if {
once seem light; and more dang.--
have deceived men than forced them;
nay, it were better to meet some dan
gers half way, though they come moth
ing near, than to keep too long watch
upon their approaches; for if man
watch too long, it is odds that he will
fall asleep.-Bacon.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-10
seal brown panne which had a domed
crown covered with musquash and for
trimming two little gilded feathers.
placed well out on the broad brim.
ALWAYS FIND A WELCOME
Few Women Are Willing to Admit
That They Have an oversuppIy
Of Dolly Covers.

Dolly covers are very useful, and
would bring Joy to the soul of the
housekeeper They are made in diff.
ferent sizes-large and round for the
centerpieces. oval for the tray COW
ers-and in two and three sizes for
the plate and tumbler doilies. They
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-10
Needs as Eorauers.

Weeds are much better foragers
than are most cultivated crops. 1t is
just as reasonable to expect lamb
to thrive with bunch of hogs as to
expect corn to compete with weeds.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-10
TO DRIVE STAPLES STRAIGHT
Handy Tool Of New Design for Wire
Fence Construction-Device Used
for Other Purposes.

In the erection of wire fence 1t Is
generally necessary to drive a large
number of staples and for the security
of the fence it is desirable that the
staples should be driven straight and
accurately. Owing to the Irregular
ties of the wooden posts and the strain
of the fence wire, which is under a
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-10

A new bag made OF cretonne or
chintz. for the woman who knits or
crochets. The ball of worsted is put
in the bag. the end of the yarn is
pulled through the eyelet in the side,
and the wide strap handle is hung
over the wrist.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-10
Don't Expect Too Much.

Even with the best of management
and care, too much must not be ex-
pected Of poultry.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-10
To See Yourself.

Change places with your fellow
man, or at least let him be a mirror
in which you see yourself-U. r.
Thomas 49, =
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-10
Abrahann's
Supreme Trial
BY REV. B. SUTCLIFFE
Assistant Superintendent Of Men, Moody
Bible Institute Of Chicago

TEXT-God Gid tempt Abraham.-Gen
Pal.
God cannot be tempted with evil,
and neither does he tempt any man
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-10
Fine Harbors for Insects

Trash 2nd weeds make fine harbors
for i1sccts to winter In.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-31


have all the things necessary for war
for several years"
Then / asked him how long he
thought the war would last,
Until we are Victorious" was the
immediate reply. "The allies have
said repeatedly that the war will con
tinue until Germany is defeated, until
her business is forever ruined and her
international influence destroyed. The
war will last until the allies learn tnlt
they cannot accomplish their purposes.
That may be a long time.
"A year or two?" 1 suggested.
I" A long time" he repeated.
Then the admiral talked of the Ger.
man and English navies.
England Fears America.
"It was pointed out in the house of
commons recently by a member VINO
spoke of secret construction of Ger
many's navy that danger of such in.
crease was presented to England" he
continued. 1.-THE increase Of our navy
during the war, and that of England Is
has been about the same. But Ger
many's navy has never been changed
disproportionately to England IS.
"It is our merchant marine, how.
ever, taat England has feared The
fact that this fleet is today not de.
stroyed, but is ready at any moment
that peace is declared, to resume peace.
ful trading is one thing that causes
English aNNiety, England does not
fear the German navy, but she does
fear America and the growing Amori.
can navy"
asked him about submarines and
especially if it were true that more
than so nad been lost.
"Not half that many, nor neal
half, he replied quickly. "The Eng
lish think that because they laid nets
and mines, our submarines arc being
trapped. Nothing could be more un
true.
More than one submarine ias conc
through these nets without damage.
1.-THE fact that in less than year
more than 100000 tons of enemy
merchant ships have been destroyed by
them is enough evidence of what oul
ships have done to English and allied
commerce. -