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Middletown transcript., 1917-09-29

state the ,,lace, date, hour 1nd minute
of its dispatch. If this does not seem
requisite to the young SoiGier, it must
at all times be borne in mind that the
commander is continually receiving in
formation from other socrccs-otne1
patrols, probably. and that he assem-
b,es and pieces together ali that he OBJ
tains. The hour and mindte when the
information was gained may furnish
the commander with clue to whole
series Of other facts which have been
reported before but which he was IN
able to interpret.
AS a simple illustration q the neces'
sity of the time element, 1t will be
seen that if troop Of caNiry is re-
ported at q certain spot at certain
hour by one patrol and troop three
miles up the road is reported by an
other patrol moving in the same dl-
rectiOn, the only way in which the
commander might know whether or not
it was the same troop is by the time.
If the reports of the two troops. are
timed, say, half an hour apart, the
commander concludes that it is the
same troop; if they are tined within
ten minutes of each other. he naturally
concludes that two distinct troops are
approaching.
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bud-wOrm; and it is also one of the
serious pests of cotton in the South;
where it is called the cotton boll-worm
from it's habit of boring into the cot
ton-bolls.
The full-grown worms are variable
in markings and color Out usually
they are dull greenish or brownish
color, with indistinct stripes or spots,
and are about 11A inches long. Win
ter is passed in the pupa or resting
stage in the soil. When the worm be-
comes full grown it burrows down in
the soil about three inches and con-
structs tube or gallery nearly to
the surface of the ground for the use
of the moth which will come out later.
The worm retires to the bottom Of the
gallery and changes to the pupa or
resting stage. 1t is in this stage and
under such surroundings that the in
sect passes the winter.
According to T. J. Talbert of the
University of Missouri College of Ag-
riculture, one of the best means OF
control is fall plowing and narrowing
or disking, in order to break up the
opening tubes or exit galleries of the
soil. This also brings the resting
stage (pupa) of the insect nearer the
surface, where the alternate freezing
and thawing during the winter will
have a greater effect in destroying it.
Fall blowing and cultivation have
been found almost 100 per cent effec-
tive for the area covered.
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BIG IMPORTANCE OF
LEGUME INCUBATION
Soil Fertility Increased by PIow-
ing Under Leguminous Crop,
Says an Expert.

For centuries legumes have been
used in crop rotation because they en-
rich the soil. Why alfalfa, the clo-
vers and other similar crops make the
soil richer was discovered about 80
years ago, when it was shown that le-
gumes can use the nitrogen of the at
mosphere while other plants must take
it from the soil. By plowing under a
leguminous crop, soil fertility may be
increased by that nitrogen taken from
the air.
The leguminous plant, however, can
get its nitrogen from the air only
through bacteria, living on its roots.
Certain bacteria in the soil enter the
small roots and cause them to swell
into wartlike growths of nodules. In
side of these nodules millions of the
legume bacteria grow and these are
agents that take the nitrogen from
the air and give it to the plants. With
out bacteria the legume plant will not
use nitrogen from the air, but from
the soil the same as any other crop.
To use atmospheric nitrogen as fer
tilizer one must make certain that the
proper bacteria are present in the soil.
This can be done by inoculating,
which consists in applying the bac-
terra to the seed or scattering them en-
the field. The bacteria can be had in
soil where legume grew recently and
produced nodules, or in pure cultures
grown in special laboratories. The use
of the soil is as effective as the pure
culture, according to w. A. Albrecht
of the University of Missouri College
of Agriculture, but often properly
inOculated soil cannot be had.
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The equatorial seas, where calms
and squalls alternate, are known as
the Doldrums.
Just as the chin gives qualities to
the face, so the thumb marks the per-
sonality of the hand, and is an un-
crring index Of mans natural
strength or weakness of character.
In this country doctor and nurse
bills total approximately $200,0O0,000.
Moro than 100000 persons are i'll on
any day in the year, and of these 500,-
000 are suffering from consumption, a
preventable disease.
A recent invention is a metal clamp
which holds two pieces of wood to-
gether at right angles.
A carving fork has recently been in
vented which has slide over the
tines that pushes off their contents
when q lever on the handle is pressed
70 quote figures assembled by the
Russian journalist, w. T. Tcherkesoff,
'Iufore the war the average yearly
savings deposits We're between 7,500,-
OC0 and 100000 rubles. During the
first year, when vodka was prohibited,
they rose to 5a,OO0OOO, and in the first
six months Of 1916 to 6O,OOO,000
rules"
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Ethei's Note.

woman on the north side VINO
prjdes herself on her social position
md always insists on having perfect
service in every way for any OCCASION
was called on recently to give recen-
zion on very short notice to dlStln-
cuisbed club woman who was passing
through the city. says the indianapolis
Ncws All three of her house serv-
onts were gone that day and only the
cook was at home.
Ethel" She requested her little i've
year-old daughter. "yOu go to the door
ond usher the guests in while l fnlsh
ny toilet"
At first the child objected. but final
lv she was persuaded to go.
The woman went on with ner prepa-
rattan which was interrupted several
times hy bad luck, the cook, and ev-
ervthiup else. A woman accustomed
to a maid is rather helpless when il
comes to dressing without one. Bul
she heard the guests come in and take
chairs in the reception room and she
supposed all was well. At last she
was ready.
Going to the door to find Ethel she
was horrified to read this little printed
note pinned to the back of a chair.
"Dere Ladies cum on in mann is up
starcs dressing talk and sit downe
Ethd.'
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WORTH KNOWING

A new safety. switch for electrical
purposes is entirely inclosed and is
manipulated by means of crank han
Ole which protrudes from the case.
A portable sawlnill, designed and
built by Brooktield, Mo-, contractor,
facilitates operation by going to the
work.
To help persons with impaired eye
sight to thread needles an inventor
has patented :; magnifying glass to be
fastened to SCISSORS.
Five large su1-," refneries of one
company in this country have alto
gether an output Il something like S0,-
600 carloads of su r and sup per
annum. and, placed lnd to end, their
product would form a solid train of
sugar filling railroad track from
New York to Cleveland.
There is q clock at Beauvis catl!o-
dral which is composed of $4,000 sep
arate pieces, having 80 dial plates.
This clock gives the time in the big
capitals of the world, the local half
hour, the day of the week and month,
the rising and setting of the sun, and
| the phases nf tho rrnnn and tide.
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DRESSING OF Lime
APPLIED TO MEADOW
Material Replaces That Which
Has Been Used Up in Nat
uraI Decomposition.
(By w. r. GILBERT.)

Meadow land frequently dressed
with farmyard manure will at certain
intervals respond to a dressing OF
lime. The lime applied replaces that
which has been used up in the natural
decomposition of the organic matter
in the soil; that which has been lost
i'm the drainage water, and also that
which has been carried off yearly in
the hay crop and, in the cases OF
grazing, by the animals.
During recent years form OF lime,
called ground lime has been put upon
the market. 1t is produced by grind
ing cob lime by machinery to very
fine powder. and it is thus made pos
sible to broadcast lime in caustlc
condition and in finely divided form
over the land. The chemical changes
previously described will be repeated
with this material and the ground lime
will become changed to carbonate OF
lime.
Ground lime is applied in quantities
varying from five hundredweight TO
twenty hyndredweight per statute
acre, and when put on with Stag
sower can be uniformly distributed.
The question which at cnce becomes
apparent is whether limestone rock,
carbonate lime ground to fine pow
der and evenly distributed over
meadow land might not give results
equal to those produced by cob lime
and ground lime, and thus dispense
with the expensive process Of burning
the rock.
In considering the results, it must
always be remembered that the action
of lime in the soil is very slow and is
extended over a number of years
consequently but few conclusions car
be drawn until more hay crops from
these plots have been weighed. The
advantage, however, it will be noticed
rests with the finely divided varieties
of lime, and undoubtedly the applica
ton of lime to the soil in a finely di
vided condition is attended with more
immediate results than where col
lime is employed.
1t is remarked:
(1) In districts where, owing tt
nearness of limekilnS, it is more con
venient to use cob lime, it is essen
tial that the lime be spread from the
heaps as soon as fallen, and also, II
order to insure more effective distrl
button, the light harrows should bt
passed over about two or three day:
afterward, so as to scatter any lump!
that may not have fallen in the heaps
(2) Ground lime should not be de
livered to the farm until all arrange
ments have been made for it's appli
cation, as loss will be occasiOned b.
the bursting of the bags.
(3) When ground limestone is uset
it should contain a high percentage
Of carbonate of lime.
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china's "Four Diamonds"

There are In China four powerful
1uen. known as the Four Diamonds,
who are credited with being actively
pro-Japanese, and at the head Of the
Chinese pro-Japanese political activi-
ties. These men are Tsao Ju Ling,
former minister of foreign affairs and
former minister of communications /;
Chang Hsiang, former minister of JUS
tice and former minister to Japan from
China. the first cabinet minister ever
sent to Japan in q diplomatic capacity
and the leading japanese scholar of
China; Lu Chung Yu, former minis
ter from China to Japan and Wang |
Tang. former minister of the interior.
The Four Diamonds are generally re-
carded as the instruments with which
japan was working in this most am
bilious plan to impress the will of ia
pan on China and create a situation
that would allow Japan to intervene
in China, with some show Of reason
other than apparent aggrandizement.-
Samuel G. blythe In the Saturday Eve.
ming P0st.
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SENDING BACK INFORMATION
FROM PATROLS.

Patrol work calls for the exercise of
more faculties perhaps than any other
form of duty. Not only the young SOL
dier's muscles, but his head also must
be exceedingly active. He has many
things to remember, much to watch out
for. and must be able TO transmit such
nieces of information as he gains. The
country must be carefully observed.
When a hill is to be passed ever. the
region beyond should first be observed
by one man; in the same way, houses
or Enclosures should be approached by
for the reason that one man is dis
tinctly less likely to be seen than the
patrOl az a whole but what is more to
the point the guard. encOuntering dan
ger. would be able to warn the main
body before it fell into trap. Woods
should generally be reconnoitered in a
thin SkirmiSh line. This serves as q
big rake. of which each man is g
tooth, for combing the thicket.
Patrol leaders, and the men as we'll
should know the uniforms, guidons and
other insignia Of the enemy. This will
| help in determining the class of troops
sighted when no other means are avail
! able.
| Patrol leaders should send back i'm
portant information as soon as it is
/ gained unless the patrol itself rs to re
! turn at once. In any case, 1t is the
j d,,ty of the leader to send reports t(
! his commander with sufficient fire.
quency TO keep the commander in
/ formed as to his whereabouts r2d wla1
! he is accomplishing.
The Information, IL writer. should
be sicned by the leader. an. should
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-29
Two Of q Kind,

Among the anecdotes of old-time
English actors is one of the proprietor
of London theater, who was also
an actor of comic parts. On one oc-
caSion he c:'vc Il member of his con-
pany, also comedian, the customary
two weeks notice to quit.
"Why am / dismissed?" the indig-
nant comedian queried.
well, you see, Jonesey, you are a
bad actor
$50 are yOu," was the quick retort
"Ah." the manager rej0ined. that's
what it is, Jonesey. The public won't
stand two of Il kind-Our kind-so one
of us has to go, and I'm sure that that
one isn't me-"
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GOOD QUALITIES OF COWPEAS
Splendid Vegetable for Table Use and
Fine for "Snaps" in Dry State
Raise Some.

If you have never recognized the
splendid qualities CT the cowpea as a
vegetable, grow some for table use this
year and be convinced. They are fine
for use as "snaps" or in the dry state.
Some of the good varieties for the
table are Crowder's Sugar, Lady,
Blackeye and Wonderful. For full in
formation on the growing and use of
the cowpea, write the United States de-
partment of Agriculture, Washington.
D. c., for Farmers Bulletin No. 31S.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-29

The leader of a patrol, usually a cor
poral if 1T consists of squad or less,
must be specially chosen. And the
careful the selection. The leader must
be skilled in the methods of covering
large areas with few men; he must
be able to report the strength and
character of hostile forces, deduce
their probable intentions. and report
intelligently to his commanding officer.
Endurance, courage and good judgment
are requisites of the patrol leader.
His judgment will be called constant
ly into play, in order to read indica-
tiOns and pass upon the significance OF
the information at hand. He should be
capable of seeing q connection between
apparently irrelevant facts and fOrmu-
lating his reports accordingly.
Before setting out, however, the pa
troll leader should be given such infOr-
nation of the enemy and country as
may be of value to him-the general
location of his own forces, and par
ticularly those with whom he may come
in contact. From this it will be seen
that the patrol leader already has a
basis upon which to interpret the in
formation he gains.
When possible, the patrol leader
should have map Of the country he
is to traverse-in many cases the route
specifed-and he should have COM
pass a watch, pencil and notebook.
When practicable, he should take with
| him field message blanks. He carries,
of course, his arms and ammunition.
When the patrol leader assemblies
the men detailed for the patrol, he
their arms and ammunition are in a
suitable condition for duty: that none
has any papers or maps which would
he of value to the enemy if captured
that their accoutrements do not glisten
or rattle as they move. He then re,
peats his instructions and explains
them until he is satisfied that every
man understands them; he also re
hearses with the men the signals which
are to be used; and designates man
to take his place if he should be dis
abled.
The formation of the patrol will dc
pend upon the nature of the country
and the character of the cover-thf
formation best suited to the needs OF
the case will be determined by the
leader. But at all events, the forma
ton must he so regulated as to insure
so nearly as possible, the escape of one
man if the patrol is Jumped" by
superior force.
Generally speaking. it will consis
Of main body with advance. rear ant
flank guards. Though each of the guard!
be represented only by single nan
1t can be seen, however, that th1!
would be an easy formation for pa
troll as small as squad to assume
since, beside the guards, it would al
low for a maiL body of the corpora
and three men.
With small patrOl-as small. In
deed. as four or five men-the distanc
between the men may not be more thai
from % to SO yards. With q larger pa
troll. they may he as great as 100 yards
The reason for this variation is bot
that a smaller force must, in the ma
ture of things, remain closer together
and that the guards at 100 yards woul
have far more difficulty in keeping i
sight two or three men than large
, force.
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THE OUTPOST.

Patrols are by no means sufficient to
guarantee the security of a force in
hostile territory, or in the proximity
of an enemy in friendly territory.
Every camp or bivouac should be pro-
tected by covering detachments known
as outposts, although it is true that an
OUTPOST may also exercise the functions
of a patrol and become an outpost pa
troll.
The size and disposition of an out
post will depend upon number of fac
tors, including the size OF the whole
command, the proximity Of the enemy,
the particular situation with respect to
the enemy, and the nature of the ter
rain.
Outposts may vary in strength from
a very small fraction to One-third OF
the entire force. The principle to be
kept in mind is that outposts, like pa
trolls. should be no stronger than is es-
sential to the work in hand; but they
should at least always be sufficiently
large to insure reasonable security. A
few sentinels and patrols will usually
answer for single company, but for
large command. more elaborate sys-
tenn of OutpoSts must be established.
The supreme duty of an outpost is to
prevent surprise and prevent an attack
upon the camp before the troops are
prepared to resist. For camp to be
"iumped" in the collOquial language
of the army, is an offense on the part
of the commander which is neither to
be explained nor extenuated. This does
not mean that camp or bivOuac may
not be overwhelmed with a sudden at
tack by an enemy force, but at least
the command should have sufficient
warning from its outposts to make an
organized show of resistance.
The outpost patrol is used to keep
in close contact with the enemy, ana
this has been found to he the most
economical form of protection, since, II
the commander is kept constantly adj
vised Of the whereabouts of the enemy
II will be unnecessary for him to make
| use of as elaborate a system of out
posts to guard against surprise. Never
theless. he should always err on the
side Of caution in the matter of the
protection of his camp.
Outposts should be composed of com
plete organizations. Discipline and
morale can be better maintained in
full squad, for example, and one which
is accustomed to drilling together, thar
with detachment, say, of six or ter
men. If more than one squad is re
uuired at any point, two squads are
preferable to one squad and half.
Troops on outposts keep themselves
concealed as much as is consistent
with the performance of their duties
Especially, they avoid appearing on thu
skyline, for this would render to thu
enemy q clear silhouette of their move
ments. The skyline, indeed, is back
ground which brings out figure more
distinctly than any other-even th'
olive drab uniform does not escape th'
eve. since it is the outline and not th'
color which is distinguishable.
Troops on outpOsts do not rende
honors. 1t is assumed that their at
tention is completely occupied IN keep
ing upon the lookout.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-29
Barber Shops for Birds.

An Indianapolis mother tells the
story of the four-year-old pride of
the household" who observed wee
bird lying on the sidewalk near their
home. 1t was. of course, without feath-
crs, being very young, and had evident
ly fallen from its nest among the
boughs of the oak tree above.
"Oh, uuvver," said the youngster, 81
didn't know they had barber shops for
little birds. Looky, this one has all
been shaved. indianapolis News.
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INSECT DOES VAST
AMOUNT OF INJURY
co,a Ear Worm Does Much Harm
to Garden and Field Crops
Fall Flowing Urged.

The corn ear-worm does a vast
amount of injury each year to valua-
BILE garden and field crops. 1t is prac-
tically the only insect which Injuries
the ears of field corn, and it is de-
cidedly the worst insect pest OF sweet
corn. This worm does considerable
damage to tomatoes by boring into
the green and ripening fruit and is
known to the grower as the tomato
fruit-worm; it bores into the "bud or
unfolding leaves of tobacco and IS
known to the planter as the tobacco
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-29
There Was a Reason.

Two men thrown together at horse
show were discussing their adventures
with the equine tribe.
"A horse ran away with me once
and | wasn't out for two months" re-
marked the man with the plug hat.
That's nothing" replied the man
with the bowler Il ran away with a
horse once and / wasn't out for two
years"
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Gave Him Away.

Mrs. Brandyball returned home one
afternoon from quite an extended visit
to her old home. Among the first
questions put to her maid was:
"Have you noticed that my husband
missed me very much when / was
away, Annie"
well" said Annie, II didn't notice
it so much at first, but yesterday he
seemed to be in despair"
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CUTICURA HEALS ECZEMA
And flashes That Itch and Burn-Trial
Free to Anyone Anywhere.

In the treatment of skin and scalp
troubles bathe freely with Cuticura
Soap and hot water, dry and apply
Cuticura Ointment. If there is a nat
ural tendency to rashes, pimples, etc.,
prevent their recurrence by making
Cuticura your daily toilet preparation.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
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A Pacifst.

At three years old Reginald was al
ready celebrated coward. Partlcu-
larly he was afraid of all four-footed
animals. There was talk in the family
of adopting a dog.
"Would you like to have a dog, my
SOM" said the proud parent.
NO" said Reginald.
Somewhat later Reginald returned
to his fathers side. Evidently he had
been turning over in his mind the prop
osition recently submitted.
I'D like to have dog" said he, II
could have one with his mouth shut.
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+fHiS DRUGGIST KNOWS
BEST KIDNEY MEDICINE

Sixteen years ago l began to sell De.
Kilmer's Swamp Root and today l believe
it is one of the best medicines on thC
market and my patrons are very much
pleased with the results obtained from its
use and speak very favorably regarding it.
Swamp-Root has been very successful ~
troubles according to the reports receiveE
and l have no hesitancy in recommending
it for I have great faith in its merits.
Very truly yours,
OWL DRUG STORE, 3,
BY R. F.. Boies,
Oct. 3. 1916. Sedalia, Missouri !
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Never Boasts.

One of our able senators was argu
Ing momentous naval question with
an opponent.
You know l never boast" the op-
ponent remarked during the argument.
"Never boast! Bully!' exclaimed
the senator. Then, in more refiec-
tive mood he added, mo wonder you
brag about it."
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"What Make Is It?"

A party of Frankfort folk spent
recent Sunday during their pastors
vacation period) on Sugar creek. One
of the party, who reluctantly admits
that he is some fisherman, soon land
ed a fine bass. The crowd gathered
around to admire the fish, when an
eisht-year-old miss excitingly asked,
"What make is it?'' Needless to say
her father drives a car, and is not
much of a Observation-Disclosures
News
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Wonderful!

"How are your nephew and his
bride getting along by this time?'
Elmer than frog hair" triumphant
ly replied the Missourian. ''They We
been married mighty nigh three weeks
now. and, by cripes, they are still
speaking Judge.
Middletown transcript., 1917-09-29
Plan Crop Rotation.

The maintenance of soil fertility and
the proper feeding Cf dairy cows de-
mand a system of crop rotation, and
shoi&d include one or more legumes,
such as clover, alfalfa or cowpeas.
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Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as Gen
eral Tonic because it contains the well
known tonic properties of QUIN1NE and
IRON. 1t acts on the Liver. Drives out
Malaria. Enriches the Blood and Builds
up the Whole System. so cents.