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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-04-13
TO THE CITIZENS
OF LANCASTER
and GAR
RARD CO.

There seems to be, amongst the peo-
pie here, some misconception rs to the
purpose and aims of the Bastin Tele-
phone Company toward its patrons and
the people generally. Its purpose. I'M
der its new management, was'and is to
give to its patrons good service. curte-
Gus treatment and square deal on
every proposition.
In order to do this il was and is nee
essary to expend on improvements on
this telephone system in this City and
in Garrard County, as much or more
than Ten Thousand $4,000 Dollars.
1t has already spent. in undermining
and repairing the system, over Six
Thousand (S6,O00) Dollars. and it is its
intention, as speedily as practicable, to
spend the remainder of the Ten Thous-
and $50, 000) Dollars. or as much more
as is necessary 20 give to each of its
patrons an up-to-date, modern and eff
cient telephone service.
To do this has required and will re-
|quire and OUTLAY in money of Fifty
Thousand 1850, 0O0) Dollars, or more.
Not only this, but il has required and
will require the Whole time of at least
eight (S) or nine (9) well trained. in
telligent and skilled persons to manage,
operate and keep said telephone system
in repair and in state of reasonable
efficiency.
To convince you that the Basin Tele-
phone Company has not raised its rates
to an unreasonable amount and that in
the raise of rates for the use Of both
residence aud business telephones. as
follows:-to Sl.50 for residence phones
and $500 for business phones. that it
has done no more than other telephone
systems in this State have done for
similar services under like conditions,
it respectfully calls your attentions to
the rates now charged and paid in the
following cities, to-wit:
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-04-13
SOME POULTRY HINTS.

Do not despise wen bred poultry.
No territory has ever been noted. for
Its poultry products unless well bred
fowls were the rule.
About the best remedy for "scaly
legs" which is the work Of miniature
parasites, Is an application OF sulphur
and melted lard once week.
A close study OF any breed Is not
only interesting. but profitable. Get
acquainted with your fowls and let
them get acquainted with you.
II is more profitable TO have the hens
I'm laying condition for the period when
prices are sigh than II Is TO attempt 10
preserve eggs until that time.
Let the poultry have a share OF the
sour milk.
BE sure to keep plenty OF fresh wa
ter before the hens. A great amount
Of water is used TO form the egg.
IL you have windows In the hen.
house keep them clean. as the heus
need all the sunlight they eau get these
days.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-04-13

His selection as chairman of the State
Democratic Committees was not brought
about by any desire or effort on the
part of Judge Hardin. In fact, he did
not want the position, but after it was
decided by the democratic leaders from
all parts of the State that the candidacy
of Judge Hardin would unite the party
and bring about harmonious conven-
ton such as perhaps the selection of no
other man would, and after being
strongly urged he consented that his
name might be used in this connection.
Democrats of this district~are very
much gratiiied that Judge Hardin is to
be at the head of the democratic party
in Kentucky for the next four years,
because so far as it lies in his power all
the factions of the democratic party
will get fair deal. There could not
have been found in Kentucky a man so
well suited for this important place of
influence and power, and no man who
would strive harder to keep his party
united. Judge Hardin has long been an
intimate personal friend of Senator o.
lie James. who perhaps had more to do
with selecting Judge Hardin for this
place than any one else, and also a
friend of Senator Beckham and Cover
nor Stanley, and is perhaps the only
man in Kentucky who would have been
thoroughly agreeable and acceptable to
these three leaders of the party and all
the factions in the party. The accept
ance of this position will in no way
conflict with the performance of his
duties as Circuit Judge and he is for
tunately in a position to do great SER
vice to his party and fellow democrats
who have so signally honored him here
tofore. 1t is indeed very distinguish
ed honor to Judge Hardin and an evil
dence of the confidence Of Kentucky
democI ats in his fairness, honesty and
ability. that he should be their unani-
nous choice when there has been SO
much bitterness among the factions.
The State Convention will be har-
monious. Governor Stanley's Admin
istration will be unanimously endorsed
and the record of both Senator James
and Senator Beckham will be approved
and Kentucky's ELECTORAL vote will be
for President Wilson in November.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-04-13
What Do YOU THINK
OF OUR TOWN?

Well. that is a pretty direct ques
ticn and one, too, which might be ar
swered in a great variety of ways.
But modest opinion concerning the
question, and from one who expects tc
make this his home. may possibly be
read with some interest by citizens.
Our town is indeed. beautiful for sit
uation Nature seems to have done
her utmost in creating fine site fol-
a city of genuine worth and enduring
progress. 1t would thus seems that
Nature must have designed this par
tcular spot for noble and high
minded class of citizens. Nature,
in this respect has evidently met with
a genuine response. Every town OF
city, has an individuality, a type Of
its own; and thus attracts citizens OF
the same general characteristics u
a great extent, at least, we think this
is true.
The people here are observed to be
thoughtful, kind. sympathetic and
helpful to one another And as the
Postum man is wont to say, There
a reason" This is pre-eminently a
city of homes. The very atmosphere
of things imparts to one restful feel.
ing. thoughtful spirit, and all is
concerned in the development and
growth of the higher ideals.
In speaking of our town as a city
of homes. however, we do not mean to
say that it is not also place of sub
stantial business interests. By nc
means!
All the various kinds of business are
not only well represented, but they
also seem to be conducted by men of
good ability aud those who possess
the spirit of genuine progress. The
places Of business are, for the most
part, we'll arranged, neatly kept and
managed with a promptness cour-
tesy towards customers that compare
favorably with many cities of much
larger size. We wish YOU would all
get interested m your town and stand
by il. II rich man starts a project,
encourage it; if a poor man. help him.
Don't be afraid to stick your hand in
your pocket. If you have means. in
vest in something that will give en-
ployment to somebody. Do not kick
on every proposed improvement sim
ply because il is not at your own door.
Do all you can to beautify your town
and your property also. Be friendly to
everybody and courteous to strang-
ers. and never forget that YOU are a
part of the town and that your own
department does its share in giving
the town its character. Sell and buy
all you can at home. Stand by all
other enterprising citizens and be
ready TO do some Of the work your
self; and don't Rrumble or spend your
time in prophesying failures.
Ii is now the duty Of every citizen TO
clean up, not only for your own good
but for your neighbors good and to
make Lancaster look like a good place
in which 10 live. II you observe these
rules you also enhance the value Of
your property.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-04-13

Nicholasvile, KY, has two systems,
one at s1.65 and s2.75, and the other at
81. so and 81. so.
An inspection of the properties of the
telephone systems in the foregoing
cities and investigation of the kind and
quality of the services rendered by said
systems, and comparison of the same
with the property and services render
ed by the Basin Telephone Company
here will convince, in our judgment,
any candid and fair minded person that
this Company has done no more in rails
ing its rates than it was entitled by
right to do. and no more than any pat
ron of this Company, under the same
circumstances. would have done. In
fact, it has only done what it was COM
PEELED to do or not give the service
rendered, and not improve the system
as 1t has been improved, and will be
improved. The facts are that there is
scarcely an article used in the repair
and maintenance of telephone system
today that does not cost more than rs
per cent more than the same material
cost twelve months ago, and one can
not tell what the cost will be in one
year more.
/. We call your attention to the
fact that at the time the rate of 81 90
per month was established, that land is
now selling for from $1,000 to $4,000
per acre was then selling for from
$40. 60 to $50. 90 an acre; corn at Sl.5O
to 81. 90 per barrel; wheat at fifty and
sixty cents per bushel; tobacco at six
and seven cents per pound and hemp
at four and five dollars per hundred;
hogs at four cents per pound, and teie-
phone material and wire at one third
Of what it costs today. In other
words telephone wire has increased
three hundred per cent. Would you
expect a merchant TO sell shoes at the
same price If they cost him 81 90 q
pair in 1899 and $500 pair in 1916?
OF course not And the same business
principle and rule that govern the mer-
chant is bound TO govern tho telephone
business too. In addition TO the in
creased cost in material, labor has in
creased from one hundred to two hun
bred per cent.
2. There has been a great deal Of
talk about the Basin Telephone Com
pany making money in the past We
do not know what MIR. Basin realized
out of this Company. but since the
present management has owned il since
September 1914, we have made nothing
and have not paid expenses and have
not declared one cent in dividends on
the investment. Ii is a losing prop
osition at $l.00 per month and we do
not know whether we eau make ex-
penses and pay dividend at 81 so and
81 90. but we are willing to try at this
rate at the present time. We could not
bind ourselves TO those rates for long
period Of time for We are reliably in
formed that other telephone companies
with years Of experience, owing TO the
the increased cost Of labor and mater
ial. are asking for franchises for SER
vice in the city limits alone at a greater
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-04-13

The ideal bacon hog is long in body.
only moderately deep and thick and
light In shoulder and ham. The back.
II wide, would carry too much fat for a
good grede Of bacon. A fun, strong
loin well packed with flesh is required.
A. Hat. straight side is the result OF the
bacon rib that springs out boldly from
the backbone, and after making a
sharp turn drops down evenly and
straight. Length of side is always held
in high favor. The flesh Of the good
bacon hog is always firm and the bones
heavy.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-04-13
Growing Raspberries.

There Is bush" system Of growing
raspberries which Is especially adapted
TO the small garden. The plants are
set in burrows six feet apart In the fur
row. The plants should be trained In
bush form instead OF vines by being
plnched or cut back during the sum
mer. Do not let the leading shoot or
header" grow more than three and n
half feet high. The laterals should be
started near the surface of the ground
and kept 90 eighteen inches I'm length.
IL will require considerable pruning
back during the growing season TO
make bushy plants. but it is worth the
effort.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-04-13

The other day, little Betty. aged
three. was sitting on my lap as ] wat
cutting pictures of birds from a paper
and eticking them TO the window for
her amusement. She started jumping
around and as ! had the scissors In
my hand. told her she must be care
full She at once looked at me and
said. "will scare the birds awayr-
Exchange.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-04-13

Kentucky university viii receive
$1,000 from the William Finley founda-
ton for the benefit Of youths who want
to perfect themselves in scientific agri-
culture. Mr.. Finley was, for years,
president OF the Southern Railway and
did much for the promotion of agricul-
ture along that road. Now, part of
his fortune will be used for the benefit
OF the youths of this and other South.
ern states.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-04-13
HOUSE BURNS.

This morning about FIVE o'clock the
house occupied by Mr.. Allen Beazley
and family caught fire from AN unknown
cause and was totally consumed in a
few moments. Mrs. Beazley and the
children narrowly escaping in their
night clothes. Nothing was saved and
there was no insurance. The fire had
recently been made in the kitchen stove
and II is possible that the fire original
ed from this flue.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-04-13

Scott county is to reconstruct fifty
slz miles of her inter county seat ma
cadam roads, and special committee
was appointed by the fiscal court to
look carefully into the matter Of quar-
ries. That is most important, as il is
being learned through experience
where scientific tests We're not applied
that there are quarries and quarries
and all kinds Of limestone.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-04-13

The good roads work. so well com
menced by Letcher county last year,
is Is to be further pushed this year,
and as definite preparation a vote has
been ordered on a 100000 bond prop
osstion that. il is said. will be sure TO
carry. The mountain counties are
showing good spirit.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-04-13
THE sTocKMAN.

Oats and bran make n good ra-
ton for ewes with lambs at their
, side.
, The use Of immature sircs is
, common mistake made by many
, live stock farmers.
, Lack OF attention 10 the teeth
, Of the horses often causes large
= holes to appear In the oat bin
without visible return.
, More sheep should be raised.
, The demand for lamb and NUT
, ton is always good.
: Proper sanitary conditions
, about the hog pens are the best
, preventives OF hog cholera and
, other diseases incldefre 10 swine.
, Middllngs, ground oats and bar
, ley fed TO sows Will supply n ra-
, ton that will produce milk In
, abundance.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-04-13

We are authorized to announce Joe
Hamilton as candidate for County
Court Clerk, to fill out the unexpired
term of J. w. Hamilton. Subject to
the action of the Democratic primary
August 1916.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-04-13

We are authorized to announce j. o.
Bogie. as a candidate for the Democ-
ratio nomination for County Court
Clerk, primary to be held August 1917.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-04-13

We are authorized to announce Miss
Jennie Higgins a candidate fer County
School Superintendent of Garrard
County, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary August 1917.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-04-13
An Exemplary Lie.

"One must have lived greatly whose
record would bear the full light of day
from beginning to its close. Sc
lected.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-04-13

Tighten up the pigpen fence. Some
sows seem 10 have a rowing desire be
fore the pigs come.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-04-13

For Esster-a box of delicious Huy-
lers, at Stormes.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-04-13

Two of the strong points Of
Hampshire sheep are the fccundi-
~ Of the ewes and their ability 20
raise tho lambs. The Hampshires
are quite widely distributed IN this
country and are popular because OF
their heavy fleece. good grazing
qualities and large size. They also
produce prime mutton. The wether
pictured Is a Hampshire.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-14
BREAKING THE WILL.

conduct Is desira BILE, and IL he chooses
70 go his own way she does nothing
to protect him from the consequences
of his own acts. In other words, she
is letting him learn the lessons of
life as We all must learn them-by
suffering the punishments that follow
of themselves from wrongdoing.
She may even at times assist Ma
ture little on the sly. One of her
few rules is "a place for everything
and everything in its place" One
snowy day 1 was sitting with her in
her home and her small son ran into
the room.
Where is my sled. mother?'' he cried
breathlessly.
isn't it in its place on the back
porch, Howard?' his mother calmly
asked.
NO" said the small boy, dancing up
and down in his impatience. TT isn't
there. I've just looked, and the boys are
waiting for me to go coasting. Where
is it?"
Did you put 1t in its place when you
came in last night?' the mother inquired.
''Why-no-" sheepishly. Il guess /
left it in the front hall. wanted to see
what father was doing in the barn, you
know"
We'll. Of course, Howard" his moth
er said gently. 'if you do not put your
things in place no one else can be expect
ed to. am afraid you cannot go coast
ing until you find your sled" And she
turned again to her talk with me, Teav-
ing him to find his own way out of his
difficulty.
Isn't that a far better way to teach a
child to put his possessions in place, dear
mothers, than whipping him until he
obeyed an order to put them up?
The Washington herald., 1916-01-14
NEW YORK
FASHION
LETTER
It's the Month White Sales Everything the
White Sale Is Not White Far from It,
BY
k4RH la ROCQZE

New York, January 13.
You in Washington are no doubt
enjoying the advantages of January
New York. White sales-that is what
they call them. Annual January white
sale, that Is the sign that we see dis
played in the windows and over the
counters in our big shops. By that
they mean table linen, bed linen and
lingerie. But lingerie is no longer
white. That is where the sign is really
a misnomer. For nowadays a good deal
of the lingerie one buys is pink.
Blue fades so quickly that very lit
tie blue lingerie is worn. Yellow also
fades and, besides, IL is not so be-
coming as pink. Pink wash satin. taft
feta. crepe de chine, chiffon and jer-
sey are all very much In evidence.
Then one also sees mauve and a little
green. But one must have ones en-
tire color scheme from chemise to
camisole of the same color in order
to be In perfect harmony. Then there
is the touch of SILVER also in cami :
soles, that can berworn with white or
colored lingerie and that gives just
the suggestion of a simmer when
worn under a semi-transparent blouse.
In one charming set silver lace Is
worn with white crepe de chine. Black
is to be found in lingerie, also. al
though the all-black sets are not en-
joying much of a vogue in this coun-
try. Black embroidered chiffon frills
and ruffies are used, however, with
very pleasing effect
The Washington herald., 1916-01-14
HOUSEWIVES DAILY
ECONOMY CALENDAR
BY FRANCES MARSHALL.
THE HOME TAILOR.

The two things that mark q ven-dress-
ed man more than anything else are
these-clesn and well polished shoes and
creased trousers OF course one might
mention clean linen first but that Ia
something that just ordinary seh-respect
demands. And there surely are some
self-respecting men in the world vhe
overlook creases and shines.
In the family where strict economy
must be maintained the money spent on
bootblscks and tsilors is something 70 bs
considered. But with little careful OBJ
servstion any one can learn 70 polish
shoes and where there are boys In the
family this work can without much trou-
bic be taken over by one OF the cons
The matter OF pressing trousers Is per
hsps not so easy for the average man is
but clumsy at handling an iron and the
average woman has only a vague idea OF
just how a trouser press should look.
What you need for this trouser press
ing is a good ironing board which should
be laid on a clean table, perhaps the
best thing TO do Is to spread newspapers
on the kitchen table. then put the board
down and then proceed with the pressing.
Besides, you will want q good piece of
cotton misunderstanding is sbout as
good as snything-a sponge or cotton
rag for rewetting the cloth. and hot
iron. The trousers should be previously
the way, the tailor sometimes overlooks
to see that all dust Is removed from
the creases. Spots should previously be
removed by little vigorous rubbing with
alcohol and ether. This work Of brush
ing and cleaning should be done IN a
strong bright light, some time before
pressing.
In pressing Il should be remembered
that trousers should be pressed only on
the inside. The entire leg should there
fore be laid lengthwise on the board. The
cloth which has previously been soaked
in wRter-hot water preferably because
that dries out sooner-and well wrunE
out, should be laid over the trousers
Then with quick, firm strokes Of the iron
the entire surface should be ironed VI
to a point about four inches below the
end Of the pocket slit Although the
cloth should be thoroughly dried over
the trousers care should be taken not TO
put a razor edge on the trousers as this
is apt in time TO wear out the fabric at
the crease. The edge OF the trousers az
the end where they are turned UP should
also be pressed carefully.
After the pressing Is over trousers
should be hung up in a dry place on
trouser hangers till they are thoroughly
dry.
Sometimes trousers worn by men who
apt to appear. In this case before pro-
tention at the knees. where baEginess 10
apt TO sppar. In this case before pro-
ceeding with the regular pressing the
trousers should be opened and laid on
the board with the front side of the knee
uppermost- Then a damp cloth should
be laid over and the baEEiness N the
knee well pressed out before the crease
is put In.
IooTyrsbt lsD
The Washington herald., 1916-01-14
FAMOUS WOMAN, HER
BIRTHDAY AND YOURS
January 14-JuHa Elizabeth Hasell.
BY MARY MARSHALL

Julia Elizabeth Hasell. the writer,
was born in 1880. in Dalemain, near
Penrith. England.
She received a very thorough educa-
tion, part of which she gave herself;
for it is said that she taught herself
Spanish, Portuguese. Latin and Greek.
But her family also took much interest
in her education, which was largely
accomplished at home.
In 1858. when she was twenty-eight
years old, she began to contribute to
Blackwood's Magazine. She wrote much
on the literature of the romance coun-
tries of Europe. and did two volumes
in a series on foreign classics for Eng
lish readers 5and her two volumes were
adjudged the most scholarly In the
series.
Miss Hasell did not confne her inter
est in education to herself. She was
an active worker for promoting educa-
tion among the poor about her and she
used to walk long miles across the
hills to teach In village school houses
and lecture on welfare topics. 1t is
said that this strenuous life shortened
her life.
Miss Hasell was of q deeply religious
nature, and she was perhaps as well
read in theology as she was in the
classics OF the romance tongues. She
wrote and published lectures on the
Bible.
(Coppngns, lsN)