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Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
Value of Flower Shows.

Preparations are already under way
for flower shows, and it is pertinent
to ask, What is the permanent value
to those who attend?" Mere attrac-
tions will not permanently endure
with any considerable measure of sue
cess. They must educate as well. In
order to interest you must instruct
All love best what they know most
about. The more one is instructed in
horticulture the greater will be his
appreciation of plants and flowers.
Every exhibit should be a bureau of
information regarding fundamental
knowledge. Every attendant should
be a mine of information regarding
details. A feast for the eyes will not
alone attract the best attendance, but
a feast of the mind as well surely
will.
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LOOK TO THE VACANT LOT
A Little Cleaning Up of the Space
Now Will Result In Profit in
the Future.

Owners of unimproved property in
this city who wish to sell it should
take heed Of suggestion that comes
from Minneapolis, where the matter
has been under practical considera
ton. This is that any lot of ground
offered for sale has a better chance
of finding market If it is kept in at
tractive order than If neglected and
allowed to present an unkempt, unat-
tractive appearance. Of course, as
mere building site, 1t makes no diff
ference to a prospective purchaser
whether lot is neatly tufted or is
veritable dump laden with trash.
Building operations are not deferred
by refuse. But there is something
psychological in the appeal of we'll
kept vacant lot that gives it pulling
power" over a trash-covered, weed
grown, unsightly place.
The cumulative effect of well-tended
vacant properties reaching to stand
ard of orderliness throughout the city
is unmistakable. Every real estate
owner with property of this character
to sell is interested in attracting the
attention of buyers from outside. Such
buyers are more surely drawn to a
city that presents no unlovely aspects
than to one that is peppered with eye
sores.
The cost of keeping vacant lot in
order is slight and it should be reck-
oned by the owner as part of the over
head charge, along with the interest.
It has been suggested that this cost
may be added to the price of the prop
erty when it is sold. However 1t is
borne, whether by the owner or the
ultimate purchaser, it is a good in
vestment. It makes for quicker sales
and meanwhile for a more attractive
city, which in itself is an asset shared
by every owner of property.
This is the season to consider this
question. Already the preparations
for park work are under way. The
ground in the public reservations is
being raked, trash is being hauled
away, and in few weeks the city will
be blossoming. Every owner of va
cant lot should consider his bit OF
ground as part of the city's park sys-
tenn and put it in order just as care
fully as the tree-grown spaces under
the care of the government are
groomed for the season. The house
holders are expected to keep their
front parkings and lawns up to a
certain standard of neatness, and sure
ly those who own land on which there
are no improvements should be under
the same obligation. - Washington
Star.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
AND USEFUL

tie shirred trimmings down the front
and around the sleeves. The sash is
of dark blue and the skirt consists of
two simple and very full Spanish
f1ounces-that is, the effect is in the
Spanish lounce style, but the two por-
tions are put on lining that reaches
to the lower portion.
The same design is equally pretty
in any of the seasons silks or thin
cottons or linens. In the case Of taf-
fetas there should be trimming of
quillings, scallops, ruchings or cord
ings around the 1ounces, and if cotton
goods are used the skirt portions
should be finished with small ruf1es.
These are always fetching, and they
wash better than any other decoration.
Lace or embroidery may be used as an
edging, either with or without the ruff
fies.
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New Idea in Waist Style That Has
OSSH nCCGIVCU ~ It'll q No00
Deal Of Favor.

A waist in basque style is made of
organdie of two colors and two thick
nesses. The front has shaped dart
seams from the shoulders, and is COW
cred with folds of organdie. 1t closes
directly down the front with button
holes and velvet trimmed organdie but
tons. A belt extends across the front,
and the back is scanned and has a
plated peplum. The long sleeves are
in raglan style. The shaped turnover
collar is supported by a band of pale
blue velvet ribbon.
A waist of sheer Grape and satin has
the front and sleeves of Grape, with the
back, collar and cuffs of satin. The
front is arranged in surplice effect, and
passes around the figure to form a gir-
die. The cIose-ftting collar is of
white satin By ef
gold net edged with gold lace braid
The blouse fastens down the center OF
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
Glass Of Hot Water
Before Breakfast
a Splendid Habit
Open slUIees Of the system each
EDOrning and wash away the
poisonous, stagnant matter.

3hO0e Of US who are accustomed tc
3oel aull and heavy when we arise;
splitting headache, stufy from a cold
1OOl 4oague, nasty breath, acid stom
AeA, lame back, can, instead, both
hOok and feel as fresh as daisy always
~ washing the poisons and toxins
ErOm the body with phosphated hot
waAsR each morning.
We should drink, before breakfast,
. giAnB Of real hot water with q tea.
uPoonful Of limestone phosphate In
q b nuSh from the stomach, liver,
&lAnsgs and ten yards Of bowels the
BrUyaOuS days indigestible waste, sour
Sals and poisonous toxins; thus cleans
ing sweetening and purifying the en-
tire nlImentary canal before putting
more food into the stomach.
The action Of limestone phosphate
and hot water on an empty stomach
b wO0derfully invigorating. It cleans
ont al the sour lamentations, gases,
waste and acidity and gives one a
splendid appetite for breakfast and it
d said to be but a little while until
the roses begin to appear in the
cheeks. A quarter pound OF lime
stone phosphate will cost very little at
yOur druggist or from the store, but
h gufAclent to make anyone who Is
bothered with biliousness, constipa-
SOns stomach trouble or rheumatism
. real enthusiast on the subject Of In
3srnai sanitation. Try it and you are
HssERHd that you will look better and
Essa better in every way shortly
ADV.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15

the seam afterwards being hidden with
two pieces of fi1Ne brown silk cord, the
ends of which are knotted at the bot
tom of the bag and frayed out in a
tassel.
The material at the top Of the bag Is
turned over and hemmed down and
some OF the same SILK cord ruH
through, and to the end of the cord a
small ring is attached "a small key
ring will quite well answer the pur-
pose) that may be slipped over the fin
ger, and in this way prevent the pos
sibility OF the bag being dropped or
otherwise mislaid; in fact, the bag
can be allowed to hang from the finger
and thus leave the hand free to hold
a paper or magazine
Upon each side of the bag appears
butterfly worked with silk.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
OIL WILL PREVENT
RUST OF MACHINES
Much Needless Loss Can Be
Avoided by Farmer ExerCiS-
ing Proper Care.
CBy W. e. EDMoNDsoN. Colorado Agrl
cultural College, Fort Collins, Colo.)

CBy w C. EDMONDSON. Colorado Agrl.
cultural College, Fort Collins, Colo.)
It is a proved fact that machinery,
where exposed to moisture, rusts out
very rapidly. In fact, rust does more
damage to the exposed machinery
than the work which the implement
is called upon to do.
This is a needless waste, however,
because rust can practically be over
come by taking the proper care Of the
machine, when not in use.
Farmers could get more than twice
as much wear out Of most implements,
If they were housed properly. This
alone will not suffice in some climates.
A very good way to keep the rust
from attacking iron parts exposed to
moisture is to coat all the iron with
very cheap oil. This oil should be
thick and heavy, SO that when applied
to the iron, it will not run off,
This coating of oil will keep all of
the moisture away from the iron and
therefore, will prevent rust from start
ing.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15

Oats should, be sown as early in the
spring as it Is possible to make a
good seedbed. The exact date of
course varies with. the season and
with the locality. This does not
mean that the preparation of the land
should be neglected in order to SOW
early. Better yields will be produced
from seed sOwn in a good seedbed
than from that sown a few days ear
iier in ground too cold and wet for the
seed to germinate.
In a good seedbed the best rate of
seeding in the corn belt is about two
and One-half bushels to the acre. If
the seed is sown broadcast, more is
necessary. More seed is required in
poor seedbed than good one, as
fewer seeds are likely to grow. A
lower rate of seeding may be used
for small-kerneled varieties than for
large-kerneled ones, for there are
many more of the former in a bushel
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
BUILDING UP FLOCK
OF EGG PRODUCERS
Mistakes Made by Buying Hatch
ing Eggs or Stock From Diff
feFent Breeders.
Ry F, c. HALPrN. Wisconsin Expert

By F, 9. HALPIN, Wisconsin Expert
ment Station)
Many a poultryman, striving to
breed up a strain Of reproducing
hens. makes the mistake Of buying
Matching eggs or breeding stock from
a different breeder each year.
It pays far better to go back, for a
number of years, to breeder who has
stock that mates well with and i'm.
proves the size and reproducing
qualities Of the progressive poultry.
mans flock.
The number Of reliable poultry
breeders producing Just the sort of
breeding stock generally needed is
rapidly increasing. l believe that the
next few years will see a still greater
increase along this line, for the breed
er can afford to line breed his stock
and take a great deal of pains build
ing up a strain of high egg-producers.
The grading up OF the farm stock with
good, strong males of the right sort of
breeding is one of the principal things
needed in the poultry industry at this
time.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
FSANDY HUSBAND
8AeGs ssSas to Get Part of the Break.
fast.

- know one dish can prepare for
gRa2ktagt as well as any cook on
aagaA,' said my husband one morning
gSaaA sAs cook was i'll and he had vol
SnaEsEe8 to help get breakfast. He
zRSsszrsd with his dish and ! discov-
aEan q Tas Grape-Nuts which, Of
sHzrHs. vas easy to prepare for it was
S&LReE42y cooked at the factory. but it
MIS- q geOd illustration Of the conven-
SAaea BI having Grape-Nuts about.
Va took up Grape-Nuts immedi
.ssss4;5P= sssE5 zAaE= returning from q FIVE years
sDtQE1a m a hot country. Our stom-
aeAg ReZs in bad condition and we
zssrs N poor health generally.
In n day or two we liked Grape
8Eas batter than any other kind of
4eo1 On the table. We both gained
sEsaaE1y IN health and strength, and
ma Eas caused by Grape-Nuts and
3ns1zEA.
"A esaand Of ours had a similar ex.
NEisase She was seriously Ill With
shRlEeEtion and could find nothing to
Hna tAaa EeHld not give her heartburn
nma raRpstation. especially at night
1Shs Gsun6 that a small dish Of
@Rzga8CE&s with cream made her q
anaAEsasay supper and gave her e
wuM8EEaSA8s nights rest. In a short
0me SAs gE:aod several pounds in
WsasaA"
5hsRsas q Reason" Name given by
ARa-L
Ap4A4@A8 Af&1S AGs@e1o SAOOhs ILlCHs
zeUur Rea1 tie above lettere A new
11R WRPeNRD from time to time. They
E'Re @RMnAEes SE@ss and full Of humRP
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
Decoration of the Home.

1t is not "a matter Of taste" when
we accept for our homes decoration
those forms of beauty which we do
not sympathetically understand; it is
a matter of intellectual laziness.
We take what is smart for the mo-
ment without a question Of its fitness
and adaptability for our individual
needs, and in SO doing we lose that
greater delight, which is the soul of
art and which is our only thorough
sincere study and search Of the dec
orative fundamentals upon which the
artists and lovers of the beautiful have
built.-House and Garden.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
Got Her New Hat.

why is it." asked the inquisitive
husband, that you never ask anyone
If your hat is on straight, as so often
hear other women do?" well, if you
must know" replied his wife, "it is be-
cause love you so much" "But fail
to see what your love for me has to do
with it." 'Why, just think how it
would disgrace you if l were to call
anyone's attention to the only. hat
have had in three years" And that's
why, on the very next occasion she
went out. she appeared in the latest
creation Of the milliner's art.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
Homemade Picture Dress.

Who cannot afford a striped dimity.
say yellow and white with a tiny bios
som running in alternate rows? Make
a plain gathered skirt, with four bands
Of plain yellow in graduating widths to
trim. A simple waist with puff sleeves
set in the low shoulder and caught into
star-pointed cuffs of yellow to CORE
spond with a deep star-polnted yoke,
above which softly plated ruche.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
MADE UP IN TWO COLORs

the back with gold-embroidered satin
NSF u
A waist Of black chiffon over white
chiffon has pattern of drawnwork
across the center front. marking the
base of square yoke. The collar of
white organdie, embroidered in black
and spTer roses, is edged with fur,
as are ttso the cuffs.
A smart net blouse has military
pockets, high collar, made in points
at the front, and turnover cuffs. A
four-in-hand tie carries out the severe
simplicity of this model.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
TENDER SKINNED BABIES
H5th Rashes and Irritations Find
comSOTt in Cuticura. Trial Free.

BGAy's tender skin requires mild,
soothing properties such as are found
IN the CUticura Soap and Ointment.
@ut4sUrA Soap is so sweet, pure and
cleansing and Cuticura Ointment so
SooEAing and healing, especially when
1abyis skin is irritated and rashy.
FFss sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston Sold everywhere.-Adv
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
EGG PLANT THRIVES
BEST IN SANDY SOIL
Southern Slopes Preferred to OBJ
tain the Necessary Amount
of Heat and Sunshine.

The egg plant thrives best in damp.
rich, moist, sandy loans. It needs a
large amount of heat and sunshine, so
that southern slopes are preferable.
The plants should be planted early
IL zrarz., greenhouse and given am
pie space to develop a sturdy growth
They must not be planted in the
field until the ground is thoroughly
warm and all danger of frost is past.
The egg plant is growing fast in pop
ularity and is a good crop where con
ditions are favorable for it's culture
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15

fullness necessary for both. comfort
and fashion.
This design is built of sports silk,
in one of those new heavy weaves that
have such lovely surfaces. Some like
linen crash; some like uneven ripples
Of grass-cloth.
This dress is of delft blue, with lit
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15


Plnkham's Vegetable Compound? Ny
mother bought Il and the next month I
was so well that / worked all the month
without. staying at home day. lam
IN good health now and have told lots of
girls about it miss CLARICE NORM,
2 Russell Street, Taunton, Mass.
Thousands of girls suffer in silence
every month rather than consult ply
sician. If girls who are troubled with
painful or irregular periods, backache,
headache, dragging-down sensations,
tainting spells or indigestion would take
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, q safe and pure remedy made
from roots and herbs, much suffering
night be avoided.
Write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicin.
Co.. Lynn, Mass. (confdentiaD for fres
sdvice which will prove helpful
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
FreshenInn.

Gold and silver lace may be cleansed
by brushing with alcohol or gasoline.
II this lace is in the dress, cover waist
carefully with heavy towel. Metal lace
may also be cleansed by boiling in salt
and water, using two tablespoonfuIs Of
salt to each pint of water.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
EnaIand's Best Doa.

The premier dog of all England and
America, being valued at 5000 q
pound, ought to be a massive Dans or
st. Bernard, but is actually a Pom
Sranian, and can make no better show
ing in total avoirdupois than a mere
five pounds, total value $500. St
Julien, that being his name, is an
orange sable with profuse coat, won
derful plumage and a short. COLBY
body"
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
Kidney Medicine That
Stands the High9

Some twelve years ago began hand
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and we
heard nothing but praise for it as it Sd
to give entire satisfaction in every insta
From the manner in which customers
of your remedy, we have learned to
sufficient confidence in it to recommend
Swamp-Root above all other kidney reue
dies. From the demand 1 Judge it 10 be
the most generally used kidney medicine
in this country, and reports regarding it
are always favorable.
Very truly yours,
C. H. Mccoy. JR-.
South Heights Pharnacy,
7O2 Porter st. San Antonio, Texaa
Ian 11th 1A16
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
A Exnlalned.

B1ggs-T understand you said was
. miserable cur
DlGED-NOt guilty, old man. mere.
D. seAa you were a sad dog
BlggS-Oh, that's different. Come,
astis have a drink.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
Protect Early Vegetables.

The easiest, quickest way to protect
early tender vegetables from frost is by
covering them with newspapers or
gunnysacks. Have a few rocks Or
bricks handy to weight the covering
down so the wind cannot blow it OF.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
SMART FRocK THAT WILL AP-
PEAL TO ALL WOMEN.
Nothing Prettier Has Been Shown In
Many Years Than This Model
Makes Up Well in Silk, Cot
ton or Linen.

You could hardly find anything pref
tier or more practical than this dainty
frock for the college girl or small
woman. 1t is easy to slip into, because
1t is in one piece, and it has all the
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
Muttor and rurnins.

A juicy wether lamb hung up in a
cold place will provide choice dinnere
for the family until it is used up. Don't
forget to have mashed turnips and
butter with It.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
Give Hous some Glover Hay.

Do not neglect to give the hogs
some clover hay every day. Give them
what they will eat up each day.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15

to s tay at home
from work and suf-
fer a long time.
One day a woman
came to our house
and asked my
mother why / was
suffering. Mother
told her that / suf-
fered every month
and she said, Why
don't you buy q
hOfflo ~ Tn1;a z
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
DESIGNED TO HOLD PENNIES
Bag Is One Of the Prettest of the
Trifies Which Women Like to
Have in Prcfusion.

This bag should, of course, be made
in quite tiny size, and it is carried
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15

RNaR notice how many females of
0s species wear hair that looks as If
q had been nailed on by a carpenter?
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
Insure strono Lltters.

Feed and care for the brood sows to
Insure strong healthy litters in the
earis =prilg
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
cruel and shlftIess Practice.

It is cruel and shiftless to let the
pigs sleep on bare boards, or damp,
dirty beds, and loss will surely follow.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
Didn't Make coAd

Il hear De Hamm has left Yaud
Vile"
"Yep-to its fate" y,
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Letter to
DR.. Kilmer q Co.
BfnRhauTton. NY,

Prove What Swamp-ROOt viii Do For YOs
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer l. Co,
Binghamton, N. Y, for sample size bot
tie. It will convince anyone. You Will
also receive a booklet of valuable fnfor-
nation, telling about the kidneys and bad
der. When writing, be sure and mention
this paper. Regular 6fty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale ct al dus
stores.-Adv.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15

Cautious Calculation. Il
Can you afford a motor cart"
les. I've HSuI0d IHdI out.
I'm not so sure ABOUT the gasoline
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15

Navy blue is the bread-and-butter
color Of the wardrobe.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15
GIRL COULD =
NOT WORK
How She Was Relieved from
Pain by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Taunton, Mass.-"I had pains in both
sides and when my periods came had
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15

Miss Justine johnson in a charming
HeatherbIoom creation. The novel
gown is made Of HeatherbIoom POM
Padour taffeta with plated fiounce
design. The charming dressing
sacque is Of blue taffeta with flowers
and buds embroidered in white silk.
Miniature hearts of white emhroid-
cred silk dot the sacque here and
there.
Middletown transcript., 1916-04-15

zHUzr Fead TIE above letterg A new
ZBR @lPeRRD from time to time. They
EaRe @elnAEes &E~es and full Of human
zlll1E1A6
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Pyrex Ovenware

Splendid for Christmas gifts be-
cause of newness, beauty and the
fact that they are absolutely prac-
teal. We have the decorated Pyrex.
Casseroles, $500 each.
Pie Dishes, $1.00 each.
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No home should be without of the many different styles Of house.
hold Tool Kits showing screwed the wall others
regular These Tool Chests desired
highest quality tools price from $3.50 to $500
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Our Holiday
Shopping Service

Just word with regard to the delivery
of parcels for Christmas. We will gladly
cooperate with our customers in holding
purchases for later delivery in order
that the Christmas surprises may be
complete. But we would suggest that.
they take many of the small parcels
with them in order that our prompt de-
livery just before Christmas be facili-
tated.
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Rogers Silverware

The famous 1S47 brand and others
In full sets or singly.
Knives, Forks, Spoons.
Bouillon Spoons,
Service Spoons.
Pickle and Olive Forks, etc.
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For the Golf Enthusiast

may the Gold Medal Irons Ivory Face Drivers Mid
irons Mases Nc Puters Dedstop ashes and Mashie Nblc
Putters Aluminium Pue Iron Cheeks with wooden face, Rig
Brasses and Gold Medal Wood Clubs ranging in
prices as follows:
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Wear-Ever Aluminium

For the modern housewives kitchen; always
bright and shining; most durable material
known for cooking vessels. In sets containing
any number of pieces desired, at prices to suit
almost any purchaser.
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Table Lamps

Magnificent electric lamps of many sizes, de
signs and beautiful color combinations, that
will add bit of appropriate brightness to any
home and fit any surroundings. Boudoir,
desk table and hanging lamps range upward
from $780,
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So. $3.50, 81, $3.50 and $500


core 70, $500
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Gillette and Auto Strop

We have both of these
well known makes of
safety razors as we'll as
others. In leather, leath-
erette, nickled or silver
plated cases, velvet or
plush lined. at prices
from $500 to $3.50.
Otheor sets at 500 up.
Hardware Section.
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Gymnasium Outfits

The trademark of Spalding Bros, basketbas, in
door baseballs, indoor bats, trunks, jerseys boxing
gloves, punching bags etc., Will stamp Your gift as
of highest quality.