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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-12
summarizing Romhnrds Towns.

LONDON. July l2-An enemy sub
marine last night hombarded Seham
Harbor and Durham. killing one wo-
man. the war office announced
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-12
MISS HARKER'S SCHOOL
FOR Girls.

Palo Alto. California. Fall term open.
Aug 20. Catalogue upon request
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-12
Notice

Private maternity home sklIle"
attention Address +. o. Box l56, La
Grande, Oregon.-AdV
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-12

For Adams, Athena and weston
leaves The Quelle restaurant at 10 =
m ana 4.p. m. each DAY.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-12
Auto for Hire.

city or country trips. Phone D, b.
Waffle. Residence 2S4M; office 1870
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-12

wynn. The Masked Rider" was pro.
duced for the Metro program under
the direction of Fred J. Balshofer
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-12

Reals Becker, formerly Of the Phil
adelphia and New York National
League teams is now leading the Am
eriean Associtiona batsmen with an
average of 1925.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-12

Tuesday the Maccabee Social club
spent very pleasant afternoon ar
the home of Mrs Randolph, 414 East
webb. The time was spent with fancg
work until late when the hostess serv-
ed q dainty two course luncheon The
hostess was assisted by Mrs. Dave
Rogers. Mrs. Gull, Mrs Conroy Mrs
Davis, and Mrs. ketchin, Guests
other than members we're Mrs. r. W
Pope, Mrs Lowe, Mrs W. L. Hutton,
Mrs Albert Warner and Miss Vesta
Lynde
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-12

Joe Cunha, Jr, Of Echo is up from
his home
]. W, Brown Of Gurdane, is regis,
tered at the Bowman.
Mrs. F. E. Judd left at noon today
for Portland on a snort visit.
Mr.. and Mrs ]. J. Mack of Wal!a
Walla were in the city last evening
Mrs. William Frail has returned
from Silyerdale. Wn. where she was
called by the death Of a sister,
\. Arbobast Of Albee and Ira Arbo-
east of John Day are here attending
their mother who has been quite ILL.,
A Buckley and H L. Lyon division
O.-W. officials. were over from La
Grande last evening and stopped a
the st, George.
Joe Bagwell, well known Helix far.
mer, is in the city TODAY He is al
most recovered from his recent Sc
rious accident
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Tulloch OF Wat
sonville, Calf, are expected to arriv,
this evening TO visit at the home oil
their son. Earl Tullocn
NJ. A. Powers, city auditor Of Walla
Walla, and we'll known musician, Is
here this afternoon en- route home aft
er a vacation spent at Pocatello
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-12

Misses Helen Raynon and Haze
Wyrick, who recently returned from
an eastern school, are this Afternoon
entertaining a number Of young la
dies at the Raymond home on Water
street. This evening they will enter
tain at a dancing party.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-07-12

Mr. and Mrs. Will Church and Mr..
and Mrs. f. f. Kirtley Of La Grande
motored over this morning in the
Church Haines and expect to 90 on TO
Spokane tomorrow
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-17
SHIPLEY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Schneider had
as their guests Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Il.
Prick and William Z. Frick, OF New
| York; Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph kriener
and Mr.. and Mrs. William Schneider,
of Baltimore; Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley
Geiman. of Westminster; Mr.. William
Frick and Mr. Paul Fuller, OF Baltl-
more.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hughes enter
tanned Sunday Mrs. Mary Shipley and
children, of "Gist.
Mrs. George Carter and daughter
are spending some time with Miss
Coda Shipley.
Mrs. Alice V. Shipley and Miss
Mary Shipley visited Mrs. Shipley's
brothers in the Western states.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Davis, Mrs. Lulu
Zahn and Mrs. Bessie Hughes, Mrs.
Mary Carter, Miss Gladys Zahn. Miss
Mary L.arue Davis and Master Rowe
Davis and Edgar Hughes were Friday
evening guests of Mrs. Alice '. Snip
ley, at Central Carroll.
Mrs. Julia A. Hook and Miss
Pauline Hook are visiting friends in
Baltimore this week.
One evening last week Mr.. and
s..
their many friends at an apple snitZ-
ing and butter boiling. Refreshments
were served. Among those present
were Messrs. and Mesdames Leo DAVIS,
VIM. n. Barber, Robert Zahn, William
Davis. Mesdames Alice V. Shipley,
Julia Paynter Bertha Zahn, Misses
Mary and Goldia Shipley, Gladys
Zahn. Ruth Shipley, Robert DAVIS,
Paul Wagner and others.
Mr.. David Hook lost bull by
death He was fattened for market.
A great many from here are attend
ing the revival meeting at Salem
Methodist Episcopal church, which
has been going on for some time with
success, by the Rev. G.. A. Wagner.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Schneider enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Prick and
Mrs. Frank Schneider Thursday eV-
ening.
Mr.. and Mrs. David G. Hook and
daughter spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Lester Waltz, at FlohrVille.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-17
MANCHESTER.

The Democratic party is quite ell
thusiastic at the reelection of Presl-
dent Wilson, They had public dem
OnStratiOn Tuesday evening. Inc
residences of the members of the
party were beautifully decorated with
flags and brilliantly Illuminated with
candles and gas. The parade OF
decorated automobiles, horsemen and
those on foot, headed by the Man
chester drum corps, marched through
town, and then paid a friendly visit
to Hampstead. All enjoyed 1t IN a
patriotic way.
The members of the Willing Work
ers Aid Society of Trinity Reformed
church will hold their annual supper
Saturday evening, November is, in
the F'iremen's hall. Come and enjoy
the evening.
Rev. Frank H. Blatt, pastor OF
Trinity Reformed church, will cele-
brate the Holy Communion, Sunday
morning, November 10, at 1890 a. IN
The annual doll dressing by the
members of the Sun Shine Society for
the Empty Stocking Club, of Raltl-
more, was held Thursday and Friday
evenings at the homes of Mrs. Jacob
Sherman and Mrs. H. s. Musselman.
Eighteen dolls were dressed to bring
cheer to some poor child at Xmas.
Refreshments were served by each
hostess.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eckenrode,
son and daughter, of Baltimore, were
guests at the home of DR.. and Mrs.
III. c. Preston for the weeks end. Mr..
Eckenrode and DR.. Preston enjoyed
several days hunting.
Mrs William Fl. Shower, Of Foun-
dry avenue. is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. George Shaffer. of Baltimore.
The members of Carroll Encamp-
ment. No II, |. o. O. F.. had an oyster
banquet after their lodge session
Monday evening. November Is. After
the three course supper smoker and
social period was enjoyed.
The gunners have been out daily,
bagging a number of rabbits and a
few birds.
Corn husking is about over. Well
filled cribs are proof Of the large
crop.
First fall of snow. November II.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-17
LOCUST HILL.

Sunday visitors at the home oil MI.
and Mrs. David A. Baughman were
Mr.. and Mrs. Writ FOrney and Mrs.
Samuel Becker; Mr.. and Mrs. Emory
Becker and Mary and Rebecca Mil
Ter, and MIR. and Mrs. Warren Bloch
er and children, of Hanover; Mr.. and
Mrs. Clair Hoffheims, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Rain.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Rel
chart, of near Houck's Mill, Wednes-
day. November S,-a son.
Wesley Houck has purchased a
1917 Model Ford touring car.
Mr.. and Mrs. William J. Geeting
and Mr.. and Mrs Robert Wetzel and
son, Dennis, of Hanover, spent Sun
day afternoon at the home OF Emory
Raubenstine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Monroe Markle and
children, of Hanover, spent Sunday
at the home of the latter's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ H. Warner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude kindig and
son Lloyd, and Mr. and Mrs. Elder
Sheely and son Guy, spent Saturday
and Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Brown, of near Gettysburg.
Wilmas Bish is spending week at
the home Of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Kirby Bish, at Hampstead, Md.
Revival services will be held at
Bart's U. B. Church by the pastor
Rev. E. l.. Hughes, beginning on Sun
day evening at o'clock, and will con-
tinue each evening next week at 7.3C
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. David Baum
gardner on Tuesday, November Ia
son.
| Mrs. Amelia Waltersdorff was taken
to a Baltimore Hospital recently by
DR.. John E. Meisenhelder, of Hanover
for the operation of a tumor.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Bart's
| U. B. Church held successful social
in the social room of the church or
Tuesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Jones spent Sun
day at the home of jeremiah Jones, OF
Cranberry Valley.
Mr.. and Mrs Allen Steich and sor
spent Sunday at the home Of Oscar
Frock at Bixler's Church.
On Sunday at St. Bartholomew
Church-Sunday school at 8 a. m
Preaching at 10 a. m. by Rev. }. RI
Hartman Y P. S. of c. E. at p. m
A large parade was held on Monda!
evening at Pleasant Hill by the loya
| Democrats of West Mannheim town
ship. The parade was headed by the
Pleasant Hill Silver Cornet Band OF
a large hay wagon, followed by abou
rs horsemen, two boats, several flot
and a number of automobiles ant
other vehicles
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-17
HOUCKSVILLE.

MIR. and Mrs. Benton Flater, of
Uniontown, spent several days of last
week with Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Buch-
man. -.
Mr.. John w. Abbott and daughter,
Grace, spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. George Gorsuch, of Mt. Carmel.
The Missionary Society of Wesley
will hold debating social in the
Hall Saturday night, November 1S.
Question, Resolved, That Foreign
Missions Are More Beneficial than
Home Missions" The Carrollton Band
the occasion.
Miss Lizzie Butcher, of Patapsco, is
the guest of Miss Jennie Brummel.
Mr. John E. Snyder and family and
Mr.. Roger Zentz and family, of Balti-
more, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Emory Shaffer several days last week
at Hunters Range.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mcmillan, OF
Baltimore, are guests of the latter's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Noah W. Rill.
Mrs. James c. Hoffman, of Man
chester, is the guest of her daughter,
Mrs. Emory Shaffer.
Albert Creager left w. H. S. ALL
80
ment in Baltimore.
Mr.. F. L. Reese and family, or
Hanover. Pa; Mr.. Harry Baker and
family Mr.. Miles Sharrer and family,
of Carrollton: Mr.. Luther Reese and
family, of E.eister's, and Harvey
Reese of Mt Union, ali spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Hoffman.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Wesley
met the past Thursday at the home OF
Mrs. Peter Buchanan.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Harris spent
Saturday and Sunday with Mr.. Arma-
cost, of Mt Zion.
Mrs. Birdie HamD and daughter,
Inez spent Saturday and Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. J. Price Tracy, OF
Mt Zion.
Mr.. Albert Reese. who worked
several years for Mr.. George Fringer,
of Fowblesburg, is now employed by
his uncle, f. J. Hoffman
Mr.. VIM Stratton spent Sunday
with his sister, Ida Elseroad, or
Patapsco.
Mr.. and Mrs George H. Caple and
family, Mrs Rebecca Caple and Miss
Lillian Miller, of Eastview. spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Buchanan.
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BENNERSEILLE.

Mrs. John Hesson, of Westminster
il spending a week at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Young.
Mr.. and Mrs. David r. Miller spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Davis,
of Mt. Union.
Mr.. Hayden Michael, who was home
nursing a sore hand, returned to MS
work on Monday in Waynesboro, "a:
Mr.. William Wolf and family, OF
Westminster, spent Sunday with MT.
Robert Young and family.
Mrs. Anna Lantz, OF Westminster
spent a few days with John H. Ben
ner.
Mr.. William Warren. OF Baltimore,
spent Friday with William Little ana
family.
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EMORY.

The Sunday school will hold an
oyster supper at Mrs. Wesley w.
Bonds on November 25, at which
time barrel of vegetables will be
packed for the poor of Baltimore.
Come, bring a donation and enjoy
yourself.
The Ladies' Aid will meet at Mrs.
John Myers on Thursday, December
z, and will hold an oyster supper at
Mrs. Elias Fowble's on December 3,
both of which you are, one and all
cordially invited.
Miss Fannie Leight, of Baltimore,
spent the weeks end with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Leight.
Mr. Jackson Taylor and nepheWs
Messrs. Walter and Reuben Taylor
of Baltimore; ]. Howell Taylor, OF
Reisterstown. spent from Thursday
until Saturday with the latter
mother, Mrs. James Taylor, and SIS
ter, Mrs. ]. Frank Raver, and brother
Mr.. Marshall Taylor.
Most of the people in this vicinity
are rejoicing that Carroll county re-
mains dry.
The revival started at Emory on
Saturday night. All are cordially
invited
Mrs. Oliver Clements, of Pleasant
Hill, is spending some time with he1
mother, Mrs. Edward Burk.
Mrs. Rebecca Caple, of Ffnksburg
Mrs VIM. Westaway, of Patapsco
Mrs. Thomas Shilling, of Sandyville
Mrs. James Shilling, of Park Heights
Avenue; Mrs Elizabeth Armacos1
and MIR. and Mrs. w. It. Algire, OF
Wesley, and Miss Isabelle Gallagher
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas
Mummaugh last week.
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ReceDtiOn For Rev. Nalck.

The congregation of st. Paul's Re
formed church gave reception on
Tuesday evening to the Rev. and Mrs.
Chalmers Wilson Walck, at the par
sonage of the church, on Bond street.
The reception was from 7.30 to 10
o'clock. DR.. l.. K Woodward intro
duced the pastor and his wife to the
members and friends upon their ar
rival. Each person attending the re-
ception was given refreshments. Rev.
W'alck succeeds Rev. Calvin S. Slagle,
.rbo resigned cs pastor of/the church
last August.
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meeting this Sunday afternoon, at
2.3O sharp The president, Miss Mil
dred Ebaugh, is planning a good pro-
gram A good attendance is desired.
Parents are especially invited to these
meetings.
The w. c. T. U. will hold its next
meeting at the home of Mrs. Ulysses
Shipley, Sandyville, November %, at
u O'Clock prompt. Plans will be
made for the Thanksgiving donation
to the kindergarten children of Balti-
more. A good attendance is request
ed
Mr.. Ashland Caple and son, Claude,
Bethel church last Sunday, and were
welcomed by their many relatives and
friends of that place. Both are look
ing we'll.
Mr.. John Brehm is busily engaged
in doing late threshing for farmers
who did not desire it done in the early
season.
Corn huskirg is about thing of
the past, some have hauled fodder
others are storing apples and potatoes
for winter use.
In letter recently received by Mr.
| TALK oIOuG Ii O1l Hlo oOllS II JILL Avn I'll
Dakota, they report the wheat and
potato crops total failure with
them Other crops are very light
which will mean suffering among the
poor people The failure is due &c
the heavy rains there.
Wednesday morning. The predict
ed rain, hail and snow have arrived
proving that the weather man knows
what he is talking about. Look out
Tor the Dandy Fifth!
MILLERS.
Mrs Martha Hotfnagle has returned
from. Baltimore after spending sever
al weeks with her daughter Mrs
Theodore Smith who is very i'll.
Mr. and Mrs Parker Zepp, Mr.. aEC
Mrs. William Miller and Edna Hon
acker, of Baltimore, visited relatives
here last Sunday.
Mrs. robert Miller and daughter
Evelyn. Of Baltimore, are visiting h2T
mother, Mrs. Jane Miller.
Mr. and Mrs. H. x. Miller and Mrs
Harry Brilliant visited at Glen Rock
Pa, last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hoffacker, &C
companied by few Manchester
folks, visited at Frederick Sunday.
Messrs. David Brown ard George
Hare spent last Wednesday and
Thursday at Baltimore.
Some of our folks attended the
reception given in honor of the boys
who returned from the border, at
Alesia, last Saturday evening.
Mrs. George Lauer visited at Balti-
more few days this week.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-17
AN AID TO MEMORY.
How 60 Make q Calendar That just
Fits the kitchan-

How 60 Make q Calendar That just
Fits the kitehan.
A useful and unique calendar that Is
Indispensable 20 every systematic
housckeeper can easily be made with
out expense A very light colored
cardboard can be used, but light gray
or white Is the most effective. The
cardboard should be about IA by s
inches and should have smooth edges.
FtDt Of all. rule or q border about
onorthird OF an inch and I'LL Il In with
g1le Take but very little on the tip OF
your brush and run Il along carefully
30 as not TO run over the edges. Then
youqhould obtain a pad by inches,
containing the dates. This may be de-
eached from some cheap calendar
which you have or can purchase at
any bookstore. Holding the cardboard
lengthwise. attach this pad 30 that its
base win fall along the edge OF the
border on the base OF the cardboard
In the space above the pad containing
the dates form two columns. In these
sprapf neatly In alphabetical order a
complete list OF articles which you are
accustomed to purchase from your gro
Ger. After giving these coat of gilt
ycu will have an attractive daily re-
minder for your kitchen.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-17

There has never been time when
4 newspaper was more needed in the
household. The great war in Europe
las now entered its second year, with
10 promise of an end for a long time.
fhese are Notwithstanding events, In
'hich the United States, willingly or
.nwilling, has been compelled to take
part. No intelligent person can ig-
ore such issues.
The Presidential contest also will
Don be at hand. Already candidates
or the nomination are in the field,
nd the campaign, owing to the ex-
'aordinary character of the times,
i'll be of supreme interest. No 9TH
newspaper will inform you with the
romptness and cheapness OF the
hrice-a-Week edition of the New
ork World.
The Thrice-aWeek Worlds regular
description price is only $1.O0 per
ear, and this pays for 156 papers.
We offer this unequalled newspaper
nd The Argus together for one year
)r $1.75 The regular subscription
rice Of the two papers is $500.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-17
For the Babies.

For a good all round rug I'm a rOom
where children run about an army
blanket is Just the thing. II clings to
the floor, and dust cannot go through
II. IL sweeps easily and washes with
out any shrinking or wrinkling.
If you pin fresh ribbon strings to
the baby's dainty embroidered silk
caps with little gold pins the life Of
the cap viii be greatly heightened II
tiny pieces OF white silk are sewed
with small stitches to the inside OF the
cap. where the ribbon strings are
pinned.
To keep the front Of baby's frock
bry during the teething period haste
Or pin with tiny safety pins half a
dress shield to the underside OF a bib.
The unfinished edge OF the shield
should be hound with tape
The mattress on child's crib may
be kept from getting rust marked by
the wire springs by placing four win
dow shade sticks nm even distance
apart on top Of tho springs.
When feeding small child bread
spread with butter or Jam cut the
bread into thin slices and fold over
into sandwiches There Will then be
no butter side To fan on the carpet,
nor VIII they get the butter or Jam
on their fingers or dresses.
To keep a little girls hair ribbons
from mussing roll them each night on
a piece ~ cardboard This Will save
frequent pressing The cardboard mag
be covered with silk.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-17

scene also, from landscapes to views
or interiors. Most striking, naturally,
are gardens with all sorts of floral
blooms. BY the process no shade or
tint escapes the camera, while atmOs-
phere In out of doors scenes is pre-
served, even to the time OF the year
or to the mood OF a day.
1t is impossible to suggest the beauty
OF effects obtained by photographlng
children with this color process, surely
the most important event In the his
tory OF photography since the advent
OF the daguerreOtype-the rare, lovely
effect OF golden curls, blue eyes and
bright coloring, the whole general alive
impression.
The lower cut depicts Miss Clarke
standing I'm her garden. The color
photograph wildly brings out the ORR
entail tones NJ her mandarin's coat,
sea blues, burnt orange and gold, while
the glow OF the foliage behind her has
ell the luminousness OF sunlight on
greenery I'm contrast with the holly
hooks I'm the foreground.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-17
I TIMELY ORCHARD HINTS.

The cellar or storage house may
need ventilating during mild days. but
be careful not to let the apples freeze.
Before deep snow comes look once
more for the little sawdust piles at the
roots of your trees. They tell where
the borer has been at work. Go after
him with a knife and wire.
This Is n good time to cut scions for
next springs grating. Take them
from the tips OF limbs that made n
good growth last summer. Bury them
In sand or earth in the cellar, where
they Will he cool and moist. but not
wet.
il you must ship apples when severe
weather threatens be sure to line the
inside OF barrel or box-top bottom and
sides-with double layers OF paper.
Most folks do not fully realize the ex-
cellent noncOnducting qualities OF any
kind OF paper.
Apples should be withdrawn from
cold storage while still firm and I'm this
condition can be held OH the market in
satisfactory shape for several days or
weeks.-Farm Journal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-17

then, with the fifth brick In hand, go
rapidly from one point to the other,
exchange bricks at every point and say
nothing TO any one"
What is the ideaT' inquired the
man.
mo matter" / replied. "An you
need to know Is that 1t brings you 10
cents an hour. Attend faithfully to
the work, and at the end Of every hour
by St. Paurs clock show this ticket at
the museum door. enter, walk solemn
ly through every hall in the building.
pass out and resume your work"
With the remark that 1t was all one
TO him so long as he could earn his liv-
ing. the man placed his bricks and be-
gan his round.
At the end OF the first hour the side
walks In the vicinity were packed with
people. all anxious TO solve the mys-
terry. The man then went into the mu-
scum, devoted fifteen minutes to a
survey Of the halls and returned to his
round. That he repeated every hour
until shutdown, and whenever he went
into the museum a dozen or moro
would buy tickets and follow him. He
continued the round for several days.
the curious people who followed him
into the museum considerably more
than paying his wages. until finally
the policeman, to whom had impart-
ed my object, complained that the OBJ
struetion or the sidewalk by the
crowds had become so serious that
must call in my brick man."
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-17
IN THE FORREST.

In the protection and Improvement OF
trees and shrubs themselves and OF the
lawns. Nature has established I'm every
bit OF forest from the wood lot up to
the great forests OF the Adirondacks a
well organized factory for the repro
duction OF the organic material which
Is known I'm the forest as dur and
which the farmer knows as the rich
loan which covers his fields.
Every shade tree owner should learn
the simple lesson OF conservation which
nature Is teaching I'm our forests In the
utilizing Of the autumn leaves. Where
a few shade or forest trees are throw
Ing their foliage about the home
grounds they should by no means be
raked up and burned, because IT is like
burning so much valuable fertilizer.
but they should be composted where
that is possible or used as mulch
around Towering perennials, roses and
OFTEN large trees. BY wetting the
leaves thoroughly and then weighing
them down by sticks or soil they viii
be a splendid winter protection, and
the weight and moisture of the win
ter's snow Will bring about rapid incor-
poration Of the mulch with the soil