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The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
WORKING IN THE SHADE
By ELIZABETH VAN BENTHuYsEN

By ELIZABETH VAN BENTHuYSEN.
 There is hardly garden plot of any size that does not possess some spot that resembles the back of an elderly bachelors head when the hair has started to point toward the adyisabili- ty Of purchasing toupe. Always one finds these bald spots under the shade of trees, or where the sun has little chance to make its influence felt.
 It is what might be called back yard" effect, because the shady nook is peculiarly the property of the back yard. Early in the morning and late in the afternoon the sun takes a peep under the branches of the trees. At other times the umbrellalike big fel- lows keep the ground free from the life-making rays.
 Early in the spring. before the leaves come, the bare spots are sure to have some sun. That is the signal to plant bulbs in the autumn so as to be ready for the sun. By scattering crocus bulbs and letting them fall as they will, one gets a better effect than by carefully arranging them in rows. While tulips, narcissus, white, lavender and yellow croeuses and some native growths that are almost of the weed family may be utilized.
 The feyer-few will stand the winter and will seed itself. It begins to bloom during the month of June. Foxglove monkshood and larkspur are also among the possibilities for the bald place And then there are hollydocks and almost any of the lily family.
 Bleeding heart grows and blossoms in the shade and rose bushes will thrive in the zone where there is half shade and half light.
 It is always necessary to plan for the garden during the days when the weather and the cold blasts make it impossible to work out of doors. A It. tie study of the possibilities during the idle weeks will prepare the amateur for campaign in the open that will get astonishing results.
 Of course. one should have im- pressed the fact that it is not possible to accomplish everything at once. A simple, well-studied program, taking into consideration the kind of plants with which the best results are ob- tained in your particular section, is sure to bring gratifying results.
 If the worker knows just exactly in advance what is to be done, the actual execution Of fhe nIanS heponaac moro O matter of pleasure than of toll.
 am firmly of the opinion that there isn't a spot of any size in any section that cannot be made to show artistic results if the proper amount of intel ligent study is given to it's improve ment-and the proper amount of study is precious little.
 The main thing is to decide to do something.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
HOW FARMER WAS CONVERTED
Conversion Began When He Realized Value of Good Roads in Eessening
 Cost of Transportation.

When the good roads campaign fol- tomobiles many farmers grumbled about the prospect of high taxation, which they aseribed to an endeayor to benefit city motor owners at the ex- pense of the rural community.
 When the farmer began to buy au- tomobiles himself he experienced a change of heart. His conversion real ly began when he realized the value of good roads in lessening the cost of transportation to himself. Rural mail delivery helped, the roads had to be better so that the carrier could 'get through
 The farmer should be even more fully reconciled to the good roads de- velopment when he learns, as he may, that a large percentage of the license fees paid by both city and rural au- tomobilists goes straight into the good roads fund.
 In the United States, 90 per cent of the license money goes into the building and maintenance of state and country roads, and this sum defrays ' per cent of the total for road and bridge building. Steps in this direc- ton have already been taken by most of the Canadian provinces, and good roads expenditures are gradually on the increase along with the increase in the number of automobiles.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09

such products should indicate that the substitution has been made; otherwise 1t would constitute adulteration under the food and drugs act.
 In addition to it's use for flour and milk, the soy bean can be prepared as human food in numerous ways. The green bean, when from three-fourths 10 full grown, has been found to com pare favorably with hesbutter or lima bean. The soy bean has been utilized not only in the United States but in European countries as substitute Tor the coffee bean. When roasted and prepared, it makes an excellent sub stitute for coffee. In Asia the drled beans, especially the green-seeded va riefies, are soaked in salt water and then roasted this product being eaten after the manner of roasted peanuts.
 Stock Feed.
 The value of soy-bean meal for pro- ducing meat, milk and butter is well established. It Is one of the cheapest of the highly nitrogenous feeding stuffs and is therefore one of the most eco- IT in nitrogen. It's use in America is con- fined at the present time almost entire ly to the Pacific states, where it IS con- sidered valuable feed not only by dairy men but also by poultry men. Owing to It's high content of protein. the meal should be used with the same precautions as are observed with other 1 highly concentrated feeds, to avoid di- gestive troubles As regards digestibil- ity, soy-bean meal compares very fa- vorably with other oil meals.
 As a Fertilizer.
 The utilization of soy-bean meal for fertilizing purposes has been confined almost entirely to Asiatic countries. Following the recent production in the 1 Southern states of bean cake and oil l from Ameriean-grown beans, however, 1 fertilizer manufacturers have taken an | active interest in the fertilizing pos abilities of the meal. Analyses by the United States department of agricul- | ture have shown that while soy-bean l meal, like cottonseed meal, has a high fertilizing value when applied directly, a more economical practice would be to feed the meal to stock and apply the resulting manure to the soil.
 Soy-Bean Oil.
 In the United States two methods of extracting oil from soy beans-the hy- draulic and the expeller processes are used by oil mills. the latter produc- ing the highest yields. Extensive tests with domestic beans indicate that one ton of seed will yield by the expeller process an average of 30 gallons of oil and 1,600 pounds of meal, the differ- ence (about 175 pounds) representing the loss due to cleaning and the evap- oration of moisture driven off after the beans have been crushed and heated.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09

(From the United States Department of
 Agrtculture)
 Few agricultural products can De utilized in such great variety of ways us the soy bean. The whole beans may be utilized for food as are the seeds of other legumes, or the oil alone may be consumed. The oil resembles that of cotton seed in many ways, but is of more pronounced drying character In addition to it's availability as food soy-bean oil has found important. uses in the markets of the world for making paints, varnishes, soaps. rubber substi- tutes, linoleum, waterproof goods and lubricants. It is also used in the Orient for lighting and in the manufacture Of printing ink.
 In Japan the soy bean forms one of the most important articles of food in use. It is one of the principal ingredi- ents in the manufacture of shoyu (soy sauce) misc (bean cheese), tofu (bean curd), and natto (steamed beans). The beans are eaten also as a vegetable and in soups sometimes they are picked green, boiled and served cold with soy sauce, and sometimes as a salad. A vegetable milk" is also produced from the soy bean, forming the basis for the manufacture of the different kinds of vegetable cheese. This milk is used fresh, and a form of condensed milk is manufactured from 1t. All of these foodstuffs are used daily in Japanese homes and for the poorer classes are the principal source of protein.
 Used in "Diabetic" Foods
 The use of the meal remaining after the oil is extracted from soy beans has become an important factor in several European countries during the last few years, and to some extent in America, as a food of low starch content. Soy beans contain at the most but a slight trace of starch, and extensive expert ments in America and Europe indicate the value of the bean and it's products as the basis of foods for persons re- quiring low starch diet. Soy-bean flour enters largely as constituent in many of the so-called diabetic breads, biscuits and crackers manufactured as food specialties. The flour or meal can be used successfully in the household as a constituent of mullins, bread and biscuits in much the way in which cornmeal is used.
 Soy-Bean Milk.
 An artificial milk like that manufac- tured in the Orient has been produced in small quantities in the United States, and recently a factory has been equipped to make this product Such milk can be used for cooking in the household, and by bakers, confectioners and chocolate manufacturers. If, how ever, the milk from the soy bean is used in the manufacture of products as substitute for milk, the labels of
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
CHANGE MALE BIRDS YEARLY
Most Successful Breeders Do Not Ad vocate Practice-Immature Fowls
 Not Desirable.

Many people get the idea that 1t is always best to change male birds ev. cry year. The most successful breed CTS do not advocate this yearly change. Good male birds may be kept profit ably for two or three years. The use of immature males eventually will re suit in reducing the size of the stock in general.
 If it is desirable to use young birds, they should be well grown and de veloped. AS a rule when young males are used it is preferable to breed them to older hens. Old males may be mat ed likewise with young hens or pull lets. Unless the young stock is well grown it is quite well to use the older stock on both sides.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
THE PcTUMlA

The petunia is one of the most ac- commodating of plants. It takes root easily, grows rapidly and makes fine show in a hurry. even if planted late in the spring. If you have corner you don't know what to do with, pre- pare the soil carefully, scatter petunia seeds upon it, water with fine hose and watch the seeds grow. Pull the big weeds; the little ones will be smothered by the rapid growth of the flowers.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
POULTRY MANURE IN GARDEN
Droppings Make Vegetables Grow as They Never Grew Before-Apply
 During Spring Work.

In the garden, poultry droppings will make the vegetables grow as they nev- CT grew before.
 In the spring when we spade up the garden in preparation for seeding, we work in liberal quantity of the drop pings, which have been saved during the winter months for this purpose, says a writer in an exchange. Many people throw the droppings on the gar den during the winter, thinking they are doing the right thing. However, the nitrogen in the droppings is lost when this course Is followed.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
FARM DlIYY
EGG-LAYING AGE OF BULLETS
Light Breeds, Such as Leehorn. MI, norca, Hamburg and Ancona Ma.
 ture at About Six Months

Different breeds mature and com. mence laying at slightly different times. In general, under utilitv classification bullets of the egg breeds such as Leghorn, Minorca, Hamburg and Ancona, mature early and begin to lay eggs at four or five months mn. der favorable conditions. Where tbe conditions are not favorable to induce early egg-laying, six months is proba- bly, a nearer average for the time to commence laying. Meat types, such as Brahma, Cochin and Langshan. are slower in maturity, taking six to eight months or longer for bullet to get in- to egg-laying condition.
 General purpose types, such as Ply. mouth Rock, Wyandotte, Rhode Island Red, 0rpington and Dominique. ma-
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
SUCCESSFUL AS A HAY CROP
Acreage Now Planted in Middle and Southwestern States Is Large
 New African Varieties.

Sudan grass, introduced by the de- partment of agriculture and first dis tributed in 1912, has proved remark ably successful as hay crop in the Middle and Southwestern states, and the acreage now planted is very large.
 Numerous related varieties have now been secured from Africa and are be- ing tested, especially the dwarf va rieties, with larger grain that may be harvested like oats.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
CARE FOR DROPPING BOARDS
Regular Attention Should Be Given and Accumulation Avoided = Clean
 Once Every Week.

The dropping boards should have regular attention. It will not do to let the droppings accumulate. In warm weather they should be cleaned on three times week, and at least once week in cold weather. A short handled hoe is fine for cleaning the dropping boards. They can be scrapeo off into tub or box in a very shorl time, with no very great amount oi work.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
KEEP POULTRY IN CONDITION
No Economy in Feeding Hens Less Than They Need-Provide Mate
 rial for Making Eggs.

There is no economy in feeding hens less than they need, or in feeding on only one or two grains or kinds oi feed.
 A variety and plenty of it, is neces, sary to keep the fowls in good conai' tion and provide the material froin which to make eggs.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09

ture more quickly than those of the meat type and the bullets may be ex- pected to lay at from five to six months, although some may mature at four and half months. There are cases on record where individuals of the early maturing egg breeds have begun to lay in about three months, although this is in special cases.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
GREEN STUFF BIG NECESSITY
Among Other Things Give Fowls Cab bage, Mangel Beets, Etc.-Steamed
 Alfalfa Is Good.

AS the winter wears on, the fowls have more and more need for plenty ef green stun. Among the best things arc cheap cabbage, mangel beets, speckcd apples, and so on. Other good, green foods are green cured clover, and alfalfa frestened by steaming.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
BREAKING HORSE TO STAND
Put Him Into Cart and Simply Hold Him If He Rears and Falls
 Cure Excess Energy.

To break horse to stand while get ting in the rig, put him into break ing cart and simply hold him if he rears and falls. When he gets up con- tinue to hold him as if nothing had oc- cured. Plenty of use is helpful as it takes up the excess energy until habit is overcome.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
QUARTERS FOR THE PULLETS
Best to Keep Them Separated From Old Hens and Feed Them for
 Egg-Laying Season.

It is usually advisable to keep oiu hens and bullets in separate quarters and feed them separately because lno bullets often need more food to fnlsn their development and prepare for tns egg-laying season.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
One-ouarter for 1 ahnr

In 1904, out of the total road and bridge expenditure, S20000,00O of the sS0,000,000 was paid in labor-that is, worked out on the roads.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
Expensive Treatment.

Rough treatment Is expensive, for It reduces the milk flow as well as making a vicious COW.
The Pulaskian., 1917-03-09
Four Cardinal Words.

When buying new machine keep In mind these four words-simplicity, reliability, durability and accessibility.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-18
SUES A TELEPHONE COMPANY
Alabaman Says She Heard"Huby" Ask
Over "Safc" Line About Divorced
Wfe's Health

Birvngham. Ala p W Aston,
mechanical engineer, connected with
an iron-makine enterprise of this
district, and who is about ~ and dl'
vorced from his FIRST wife, was talk
Ing over the telephone with theil
daughter, about II years old. He was
iuauiriug about the health OF his dI
Horced wife. when his present wife
young and high-spirited, got in on the
wire. What she heard made her
angry and she left Aston, Now ne
has sued the telephone company tol
$4,000 damages FOR alienation OF The
wife's affections.
He AYERS that the company adver
tised its lines as being perfectly
safe and charges it with negligence
lie quotes from the directory ad
ycrtisement:
IF the neighbors should overhear
Just think what it might mean. Blu
they can't because it's an individual
line service. line all your own. per
fcctly safe from other folks curiosity
Just The kind for secrets and ii costs
only few cents a week more thar
party line service. Isn't it worth thai
to be free from outsiders eafs?"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-18
MERCANTILE AGENCIES
Information Service Now Covers the
Entire World

The business Of gathering statistic,
on the credit of mercantile houses
has grown rapidly in the last twenty
five years. Commercial asencleS which
were originally formed TO supply local
dealers with facts about other Trims
in the same territory have extended
cir field OF operations until nov
they embrace The entire world.
Long ago the United States WAS
carefully listed and cataloged. Th'
Growth Of Interstate commerce de
pended in a certain measure on in'
alsseminalion of accurate lnowled2r
rogsrling The financial standing o.
business houses in various parts o'
he country Manufacturers OF liz"
east found it essential. before trad'ns
with the dealers Of the west 10 0c IN
iormcd of the credit of the purchascr.
\ service wa2 eventually built IN ID"
several agencies which gave Glen F.
nll. accurate ana complete reports on
The character Oi concerns Wltl WhlN II
they had relations.
With the extension of American
commerce into foreign fields, business
men turned to The agencies for aS'
Stance and Immediately the problem
was presented of enlarginE the scope
Of activity The exporter now IS IN a
uosjtion to secure facts regarding the
financial standing of any concern n
any country. no matter how remote
By reason of this the transaction o'
numerical business abroad is wei
Safeguarded and Americans can ven
lure into now fields with feeling OF
security and confidence.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-18
What Service ls.

The most blessed of human cndearors
is scrylce--thc service HAT cducnles
and builds and makes this old world q
better and happier place in which to
live aud work. Service is Tho spirit Of
the hour. II blesses him that gives and
him that gets: IL is the brotherhood ~
man in business il is The helping hand
extended unseifishly: II ~ bread east
upon the waters; il is . way Of help
ing ourselves by helping each other,
The best that can be said OF Dny mnb
is this. "IIc served others that they
might better serve themselves. Bar
kcr.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-18
IDEAS ON CATS FALSE
Animal Cannot See Better at Night
Than Days

There are two false ideas iegardine
he cat which arc held by many peo-
pie one that he feline can see bet
Ter al night than in the daytime, and
mat il is able TO see in perfect dark
ness. the other that a CAT, if given The
opportunity, will draw he breath
from sleeping children.
Though a cat cannot see al all in
perfect darkness it is able TO NOV
about with some agility with the as
sstance Of its whiskers, or feelers,
;,nd it's SURROUNDINGS. Because ca *
eyes are sensitive to the ultra viole
ray Of the spectrum, and the pupil =
capable of great expansion it can see
letter in the dusk than a human be-
ing.
The cat uses its whiskers TO leel
ut objects before and about it. BE.
cause Of its remarkable sure footed.
Eess il is able TO avoid striking OBJ
,ects when but few inches AVA
from them through tho warning con.
yeyed to its brain by the feelers. Thu
cat can outwit and avoid the most
valuable trained dog in the darkness,
Scientists say tho idea that a car
will draw the breath from sleeping
children il absurd Liking warm
clean place in which TO sleep, a cat
will often slip into a childs crib, and
II the crib is narrow may happen &c
take up a position on Top OF the baby
ihe weight OF good sized cat is ten
pounds. while the weight Of the aver
sse baby is eight pounds, and at foui
months only twelve and half pounds
II we imagine proportionate weight
In warm flesh and soft fur on top Of
our own bodies we necessarily inag
me serious consequences.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-18

When Hsby vas sIck We gave her
CastuFia
When she va =. HID. she criel for
Casturia
( When shc became Miss. hr cluns IA
Ga tori.
V7cn she had Children he gave them
CastuTla
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-18
MAKING GIRLS THIN AND FAT
Special Tables Are Provided Where
Young Women Can Change
Weight.

DertOn, Tex.--The tat girls rcsid
ine at Stoddard rIat. oue OF the dor
mi,orics at he College OF industrial
Arts here. are fasting. while thu thin
urls are leastluS ON al kind5 o..
weight producing fools.
Separate tables and special dlet
have been provided for girls who
wish 10 become thin and those VIA"
wish 10 gain weight. THE experiment
il being conducted under the Dire
lion OF Miss Edith lnsham. diciioiau
&C the hall. and TIE college physician.
lis enty girls wan To get Thin and : T
wish 10 weigh moro. The thlnneSt
.irI weighs 50 pounds and the stoutest
90 pounds.
The test is on strictly sclen'lht
lines. Gains and losses in weight Will
he asCertained at regular intervals
The gitls are pledged to prescribed
rules in regard to their eating, sleep
ing. exercise, diet al and between
meals. drinking, clothing and worry
ing. Sweets are absolutely tabOocd
lor the fats" while the "thlns' mus,
le,,o alone such relishes as pickles.
A sample of an average day, diet
follows:
For Stout. Breakfast Apples, Ger
eals. milk and 40 sugar, boiled eggs,
/ tVicback, hot water.
I.uuch-SaDon croquettes, sliced
tomatoes. graham bread, no bntter
peach salad with boiled dressing, aud
cheese
Dinner-Meat loaf. string beans
Dreamed onions, baked potatoes
sliced pineapple.
For Thin: Breaklsst-Drled apri
cots, oatmeal, cream and sugar, bacon
toast and biscuit, preserves, hot
chocolate.
Lunch Salmon croquettes, rice
graham and white bread aud butter
nee, preserves, top milk, peach sslao
with boiled dressing, cheese an.
nuts.
Dinner-Meat loaf with brown
rravy. baked potatoes, blackeye'
meas. creamed onions, cottage pud
ing with chocolate sauce. .sss