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The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02

ceous ANNALS. The golden yellow
disks are like sunburSts among the
shrubbery The tall habit of the plant
and the dense foliage of some varie-
ties suit them well for backgrounds
and screens. Their long stems and
extraordinary lasting qualities make
them of value as cut flowers.
The seed should be planted in the
open garden in spring, at about the
same time that corn is planted, and
the plants thinned to stand from two
to four feet apart, according as the
plant is dwarf or tall growing. There
is wide variation in the height and
habit of growth of the different varie-
ties, which range from two to ten feet
in height with from one to many flow
ers.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02

stakes, to prevent the wire from sag,
ging between its supports.
Sweet peas require soil deeply
titled and well supplied with plant
food, A satisfactory method is to
open trench about a foot wide and
ten inches deep in rich garden loan.
in the bottom of which about three
inches Of well-rotted manure is
placed, with two inches of fine top
soil scattered Immediately over it.
Upon this bed sow the peas in double
rows about eight inches apart. the
seeds being placed from half an inch
to an inch apart in the row. Cover
the seed about three inches deep, and
after the young plants appear and
have attained sufficient height fill the
trench completely.
AS the sweet pea can hardly be
placed in the soil too early in the
spring, all general preparatory work
should be done in the autumn, and the
seeds sown as early in March as prac-
ticable. In sections with winter
temperature less severe than that Of
Washington the best results will I'M
doubtedly be obtained from fall sow
Ing
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02
SUNFLOWER

These tall-growing, bright-aowered
annual plants have not received the
attention they deserve. They have
suffered the misfortune of having been
cheapened by use as :burlesque. In
reality, however, the tall-growing,
iarge-fowered sorts, as well as the
dwarf, many-flowered varieties, are
nseful when skillfully employed in
mixed plantations with other herba-
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02
To Dynamite a Stream.

The editor of a Jersey newspaper
Id thorough sportsman, is said to have
ri lived this query from reader:
Tease advise me how to dynamite
q tfeam
Che newspaper man sent the follow
ing advice.
$"Eour sticks of dynamite are suffi-
cient. Tie them securely around your
neck. attach fuse, light it and run as
fast as you can away from the water
to avoid iniuring the other snakes and
reptiles ALI Outdoors.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02
CASTOR BEAN
lRicinusl

The castor-oil plant, commonly spo-
ken of as the castor bean, is espe-
cially valuable because it is one of the
few ANIMALS which can be used to
produce a semitropical effect. Its
rapid growth and large size make 1t
valuable as the central object in
groups where rich, luxuriant growth is
required. The variety of color in the
foliage of the different sorts of castor
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02
Annual Towering
Plants
W
ByL. C. CORBETT
Horticulturist. Bureau of Plant Industry
U. S. Department of Agriculture
AGERATUM

For strengthening the gardens
color forces in blue, no annual is so
good as the ageratum." Though or
used in bedding and borders
in contrast with such plants as gerani-
ums, perillas, amaranthus, etc, the
rose, white, and blue ageratums are
attractive when mingled
with alyssum, candytuft, and similar
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02
YES! LIFT A CORN
OFF WITHOUT PAIN!
cincinnati man tells how to dry
up a corn or caIlus so it lifts
off with fingers.

You corn-pestered men and women
need suffer no longer. Wear the shoes
that nearly killed you before, says this
Cincinnati authority, because a few
drops of freezone applied directly on a
tender, aching corn or callus. stops
soreness at once and soon the corn or
hardened callus loosens so it can be
lifted off, root and all. without pain.
A small bottle of freezone costs very
little at any drug store, but will posi-
lively take off every hard or soft corn
or callus. This should be tried, as it
Is inexpensive and is said not to irri-
tate the surrounding skin.
II your druggist hasn't any freezone
tell him to get small bottle for you
from his wholesale drug house.-adv
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02
CALIFORNIA POPPY
(Eschscholtzia)

The eschscholtzia is the state flower
of California, an annual of striking
character both as regards the form
and color of its flowers, which are
bright and rich in their tints of yellow
and orange The plants average about
a foot in height, have attractive silyerv
foliage, and produce their large poppy
like flowers quite lavishly from early
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02
SOFT, CLEAR SKINS
Made So by Daily Use Of Cuticura
Soap and ointment--Trial Free.

The last thing at night and the first
in. the morning, battle the face freely
with Cuticura Soap and hot water If
there are pimples or dandruff smear
them with Cuticura Ointment before
bathing. Nothing better than Cuticura
for daily toilet preparations.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. l.,
Boston. Sold everywhere-Adv.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02
California Poppy.

spring until frost. They are most eff
fective when grown in beds of con-
siderable size, over which the seed
may be thinly sown broadcast and
lightly raked in. These sowings may
be made early in spring, or late in
autumn for earlier termination and
bloom the next spring. The eschscholtz-
la is also very useful as pot plant
and for cut flowers.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02

bean is of value i'll giving contrast, and
when used in combination with cannas,
caladiums coleus, or scarlet sage most
striking effects Of contrast can be pro-
duced. As background for lower
growing plants the castor bean has no
equal among garden ANIMALS. Only
the annual cliplhlng vines. when pro-
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02
Safety First.

"What are you going to tell your con
stituents when you get home"
Hadn't thought of that" replied the
congressman who speaks impulsitely ;
I'm waiting to see whether it will be
safe for me to go home"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02
The Value Of Second Thouoht.


The other night friend of ours
Went to a forma! party, all duded up
for the occasion. He had blown him
self for a new silk hat, in fact, says
the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Presumably he had a good time at
the party When he left, he was jaun-
ty-So much so that he made literal
faux pas. which means a false step
He slipped on the sidewalk and sal
down on that perfectly good silk hat
He was good and mad. The hat was
new, and fitted him perfectly. He
swore with great bitterness and fo'
several minutes. But that did him NJ
good. Il was after he had ceased tt
curse that a bright thought struck him
He looked at the bum lid closely. Hi
smiled.
He sneaked back into the house hi
had Just left, laid the ruined chapeal
on 4 chair in the hall. took his owl
hat from the peg where it was hang
ing-and left again. ......
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02

Possibly the man who growls about
the washday dinner would find it more
pleasing to his taste If he had done
the washing
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02
USE ALIENS FOOT. EASE

The antiseptic powder to be shaken into shoes
and sprinkled Into the foot bath. 1t relieves
painful, swollen, smarting feet and takes tne
sting ont of corns and bunions. The greatest
comforter ever discovered for all foot.aches'
Sold everywhere, 25c. Trial package FkEE'
Address, Allen 8. Omsted, lie Roy, N. Y.7-Adv'
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02

The purgative forces within the body usu.
ally need help in Spring. WRIGHTS IN
DIAN VEGETABLE PILLS make Natures
efforts easy. because they are tonic as we'll
as Laxative ADV.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02
Amateur Gardening.

Planted anything in your garden
YETI" Both rubbers two pencils and
n fountain pen"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02
Had Enouoh.

ooh, curse these organ recitals.
cried the student, as the zoology lee
turer reached for another cat
FrOth.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02

Many a man has been convicted OF
forgery because he took SolomonS adj,
vice and chose a good name for him
self.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02
Druggists Customers Praise
Kidney Medicine

DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root is the
best seller on the market today in this
locality. I believe it is all that is claimed,
and during my experience of eight years
in handling it as kidney, liver and blad-
der remedy / have never heard single
complaint and know that it has produced
very beneficial results in many cases, ac-
cording to the reports of my customers
who praise it highly.
Very truly yours,
HERBERT S. MAXWELL,
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02

One bottle Of DR.. Peery's Dead Shot"
will save you money, time, anxiety and
Shealth, One dose sufficient. without Castor
Noil in addition. Adv.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02

Broad things may be cut from other
peoples leather.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02

Pies are just as good today as were
those made when we were children
The change is In the eaters.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02
~
HERBERT S. MAXWELL,
June 5, 1916. Plymouth, Mass.

Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, n. Y, for sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone. You
will also receive a booklet of valuable
information, telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing, be sure and
mention this paper. Regular fifty-cent
and one-dollar size bottles for sale at all
drug stores.-Adv.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02
English as She Is Spoke.

'"rhat was a great send-off they gave
.Jahbs"
Eyes, if there is no comeback to it."
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02
AUTO POWER TRACTOR

Mr. Farmer: y Why not combine labor saving,
greater efficiency and productiveness meaning
larger profits and bank account? BY owning one of
our Tractors you can pillow, harrow cultivate, har-
your FORD or any automobile in 20 minutes and less
time to take on Costs but sl95O0 complete Positive
guarantee for one year with every Tractor Write
NOW for full particulars. We will consider np-
LUCE AUTO POWER d TRACTOR co.
So Liberty Street New York City
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02
You are Invited to Write for Free Advice.

No successful relieving womans
suffering Lydia e. Pnkhams Vegetable Compound.
and helpful advice by writing Lydia
Such letters received
and by only and held in strict confidence
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-09-13
new RECORD
FOR SCHOOLS

Supervising Principal John H.Her-
ring. of the Lambertville schools, re-
ports an enrolment of 754 pupils,
the largest in the history of the
schools, and more are expected with
in the next few weeks, according to
his report submitted to the Board
of Education at its last meeting.
Supervisor Herring also recommend
ed the grading of another tennis
court at the high school. The resig-
nation of Miss Esther E. Hall, to
take effect as soon as the vacancy is
filed.
The complete list of teachers, as
revised by the board, includes: Su-
pervising principal, John H. Her
ring history and geography, Annie
F. Stout, principal; mathematics,
Isabel Hill, SO Yard avenue. Tren-
ton; English, Mary E. Brenneman;
Latin and German, Elizabeth Fisher;
science, Emma Plate; commercial,
Clara L. Markham; Sth grade. Beat
rice NJ. Petrie; 18th grade. Elsie B.
Hanson, Pennington, and Viola
Cleary, 226 Second street, Trenton
n. j.: fourth grade, May Lear, prin-
cipal; 9th grade, Marion Groginsky;
5th and 9th grades. Katherine B.
Nolan. 169 Pennington avenue,
Trenton, n. j.; 5th grade. Genevieve
c. Lynch; fourth grade, Elizabeth
Smith; third grade, Alice Tobin,
258 Bellevue avenue, Trenton, n. j.;
I'd and Sd grades, Mary E. Call; I'd
grade, Elsie S. Pew, New Hope, Pa;
first grade, Helen ]. Sergeant, Julia
C. Considine; third grade, Katherine
c. McKeever, principal; secon d
grade Jennie Mullaly; first grade,
Elizabeth W. Cooper, Esther E. Hall.
The seventh grade has been re-
moved from the third ward to the
high school building, so that all pu-
pills can have the benefit of the de-
partmental system. One teacher at
the Third Ward school now has fifty
seven pupils in fifth and sixth grade,
so that an additional teacher appears
to be necessary.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-09-13

miles around in their watch for lurX-
ing U-boats, as well as hidden mines
In the latter connection it is well to
add that the seaplanes and dlrlglbles
also perform the function Of lndlcat-
ing mines and other dangers to
mine sweepers, and in this way
greatly enhance the value OF their
services.
Kites, it appears, have not been
used to any appreciate extent, al
though they have been recommended
for use on merchant ships and even
war vessels as a means of elevating
an observer several hundred feet into
the air, instead of placing him in the
usual crows nest where the visible
ity for submarine detection is rather
limited.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-09-13

Our line of Fall and winter mer-
chandise is a marvel. 1t pays to
look US over before going elsewhere
Women's Shetland Wool Sweaters
with Angora collars and cuffs, can
be had in all colors.
Women's new and up-to-date
dresses and skirts in both silk and
cloths.
Our Infant department is Won
derland, comprising booties, sweat
ers, hand crocret caps with mara
bon, leggings. sacques and dresses.
Mems new fall soft hats in all the
latest shades.
Mems shirts in all -colors and ma
terials.
Children's fall hats, comprising
velvets, velours and corduroys.
Don't miss inspecting our shoe
department.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-09-13
"BLIMPS" IN U-BoAT WAR
AirpIane Is Found Useful in Coast
Patrol Work.

Of late the allies have resorted to
the use of small dirigibles, which are
known as submarine scouts or
"blimps" by the British, the Scien-
tifc American states. These diminu-
tive dirigibles are really a cross be-
tween the airplane and the dirigible,
being provided with small gas bag
and an airplane body and power
plant.
Although slower in speed than the
usual seaplane, these dirigibles have
proved excellent in coast patrol work.
They have a cruising radius Of sew
eral hundred miles, and are equipped
with bomb dropping devices and
wireless apparatus. The main ad-
vantage Of the dirigible, in this in
stance, is that it can sail through the
air at any desired speed within its
range, and stop and hover over any
suspicious spot TO await the reappear-
ance of its submerged prey. The sea-
plane, in contradistinction, must
continue to fly at high rate of
speed, and the best it can do is to fly
in circles or figure Fights about
given spot.
Captive balloons are used to
large extent in harbor protection; in
fact, most Of the French ports are
provided with captive balloons in
which observers scan the sea for
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-09-13
GREEKS KEPT T0GAs CLEAN
How They Did It Is Mystery for il
is Known That They Had
no Soap.

According to all history and art
no people ever kept their clothes as
clean as the Greeks. They wound
robes about them and always ap-
peared in spotless white, but no
word has come down to us regarding
what they put in the washtub to
take out the dirt. The only thing
we of the present are sure of is that
they had no soap in that early day,
for soap is comparatively recent in
vention.
Excavations show many strange
and informative things about the
Athenians, but nothing like soap. 1t
is thought that they may have used
white clay, for that is the primitive
method. In the fourteenth and ff-
tenth centuries in England the peas
ants discovered a substitute for CLAW
in the ''lees," which they obtained
by pouring water over wood ashes.
Later they found that soda which
they obtained from the ashes of sea-
weeds and water plants was very
cleansing when mixed with fat.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-09-13
POWER OF GASOLINE.

The power of gasoline is generally
rated by the distance it will propel
an automobile. But the same energy,
if directed to other and more varied
purpose, will milk 800 cows, bale
four tons of hay, mix 35 cubic yards
of cement, pillow three-ffths of an
acre of ground, or it will generate
enough electricity to light large
farmhouse for 80 hours.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-09-13
NEW NJ AL DISHES.

Gerald Shel superintendent
of the mining de- ;u 1t of Phelps,
Dodge & Co., told tbs, one: At a
miners union meeting ID at Bis
bee at the time there was an attempt
being made to unionize the camp,
the question arose as to whether
Mexicans admitted to the union
should be allowed to work under
ground. One speaker opposed any
such thought on the grounds of DIFF
ference in economic equality of the
whites and Mexicans. Waxing warm
to this subject, he shouted: "Ho,
do they live? You all know. What
do they wear?> You all know. What
do they eat" Voice from back of
halD; Chile Killarney and tor
Pedoes. Engineering and Mining
Journal.
wzrzzza.- -z1s.-zas-.az...-u-a
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-09-13
Examination for Letter Carrier.

An examination under the rules
of the U.S.Civil Service for the po-
sition of clerk-carrier in the Lam
bertville postoffice will be held Sep
TENDER %, at 9 a. m. Applications
and information may be had from
Miss Olive Phillips, at the postoffice
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-09-13

Daylight
Department Store
notice.!

Our store will be closed Monday
and Tuesday, September 17-18, until
5 D. M, on account of holidays.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-09-13
New Fall Models In Benjamin and
Donnelly Suits

Splendidly tailored models in the new beted and mil
itary effects.
The new Subway Belt Suit entirely new model for
young designed that the coat may be Worn as
beted back or belted all around. 1t is shown in fine
variety of tweeds in blue, gray and brown.
The Slim Handsome Military Effect Suits also for
young men, are form fitting with slash pockets; single or
double breasted models
PRICES RANGE FROM $500 to $4,000
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-10
DEATH OF MRS. RIGLING.

DOUGLAS, Dec. 10.-Mrs. Rig ling died at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. Christie, in this place Sat urday afternoon at l.: 30 o'clock af- ter an illness of only two days from pneumonia. The funeral took place this morning at 9 o'clock from the Catholic church where the impress sive ceremonies were conducted by Rev. Father O'Malley. Interment was in the local Catholic cemetery. Undertaken H. V. Sully was in charge of the remains. The deceased was born in Alsace-Lorraine 76 years ago and had made her home here about half a dozen years. She leaves four daughters, Mrs. Benj. Schramm, Mrs Otto Widemann. Mrs. Christie, of Douglas, Mrs. George H. Peterson of Sitka and one son, MT. Charles F. Rigling of Juneau. besides many friends to mourn her loss.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-10
WILL DEFEAT BEST
 EFFORTS OF THE
 GERMAN SUBMARINES

LONDON, Dec. 10.-If, as stated by Premier Lloyd George, the con struction of 6000,000 tons of shipping by Jan l, 1919, will defeat the best efforts of the German submarines, the United States shipping board is satisfied that the feat can be ac- complished The drive is now on in real earnest. Exclusive of 2.500,000 tons of shipping under foreign con tract which was communicated and which will soon begin to come from the ways in ever-increasing numbers, contracts actually let, with proviso that vessels shall be completed by date named by Lloyd George. are: 5S composite ships, 207.000 tons; 345 steel ships, 2,665,40 tons; ITS wood en ships, 1,30O,9OO tons, total to be delivered by January 1919. 4,203,- 300 tons. Latter total. added to the 2,500,00O tons communicated gives grand total of 6,703,300 tons, which will be assured before Jan. 1. 1919.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-10
ISLAND STORM-BoUND WITH HEAVIEST SNOW
 OF PRESENT SEASON

DOUGLAS, Dec. 10-Nearly two feet of snow fell here Saturday and Saturday night with several inches more last night. Saturday evening the city snow blow was out and cleared the streets. The shovel brigade was also out and passage ways from doors to the cleared streets were cleared with the result that but little difficulty was ex- perienced in getting around yester- day.
 By this morning a strong wind was blowing from all quarters and the result is that the streets and pas sages that were cleared Saturday are mostly filled up and traffic of ali kinds is practically suspended and will remain so until the wind refrains from circulating as pro- miscuously as it was doing this af- ternoon.
 The fact that there is over two feet of snow and that the ground is not even frozen insures a bounti- full water supply.
 Aside from coal haulers, few people are seen out today and local news is well-there "haint none.''
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-10
WILL EAT RICE FROM
 SEED PLANTED ONE
 THOUSAND YEARS AGO

TOXIC, Dec. 10.-Rice grown di- rectly from seed grains one thousand years old will be served the Elm peror of Japan, when he attends the autumn maneuvers of the Jap anese army in Shiga prefecture this fall. The ancient rice grains were found inside a wooden image of Vaisravana in a little Buddhist temple in the village of Iwame.
 Vaisravana is the god of wealth, and his image had become so old as to need repairing. In the course of doing this there were found in side the image a flaxen bag contain ing the seed and a paper with the following instruction in ancient chi nese characters:
 This image has been carved for the peace of the world If any one of later generation opens it, he should put in new seed'
 From the artistic style of the carving and the traditions relating to the image. it was estimated that the seeds were 1000 years old They were planted and yielded a good crop.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-10
ARE CLASSIFYING
 MA ERiAL FROM
 ARCTIC EXPLORERS

IOWA CITY, la Dec. 10.-Prof. c. c. Nutting of the State uni versity here has been called upon to aid in examining and classifying the materials obtained by two famed Arctic explorers. Vilhjalmur Stefan sson and Rudolph Martin Anderson, both of whom are graduates of the university. Material relating to the blond Eskimo tribe, said to have been discovered by these two ex- plorers, are engaging Prof. Nutting' s ettention.
 Although the world has lost all trace of Stefansson since he entered the Arctic region several months ago, Prof Nutting believes that he is alive and well, and will return with a wealth of information and material.