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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08
SLATE ROOFS DEFY WEATHER,
Same Covering Still Protects Old
Saxon Chapel In England. Which =
Was Built In Eighth Century. !,

Time is the assessor of roofing ma
terial values. Few, very few, roof COW
ers can stand the harsh, exacting tests
of old father time. Slate meets his re-
quirements. Nature made 1t strong
and sturdy, says an exchange.
In Hartford-on-Avon, England stands
Old Saxon chapel which was built In
the eighth century. The builders COW
cred 1t with a slate roof. There the
church stands today, still protected by
the same slate, moss-covered but good.
Year after year this slate roof has
defended Saxon chapel from the suces-
sive assaults Of rain. hail, snow, wind,
sun and frost. Twelve centuries 1t has
served. 1t complains not and 1t has no
misgivings about the. future-it Is
State roof.
The British in particular are rich in
evidence Of the long life Of slate as
roof covering. Slate was quarried in
Wales centuries before America was
discovered. There is in England today
a slate roof over 800 years old, and still
Is good.
The first recorded use Of slate In
America was on building In Philadel-
phia erected In the year 100, which
building served as the seat of govern
ment for William PENIS domain. There
Is no evidence that this roof was re-
moved or replaced until the building
was torn down in the year 1867.
In the New England states there are
many houses and barns which have
been covered with slate 60 and 20
years and which are still in excellent
condition.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08
LIGHT HORSESHOE IS IDEAL
Keeps Foot Level and Takes Greater
Pressure From Toe-Owner Thus
Lessons Grain Bill.

The ideal horseshoe is one which Is
light, consistent with months wear.
This will keep the foot level instead
as is the case with heavy shoe and
heels-of putting the greater pressure
on the toe. Very careful examination
and calculation has proved that If a
four-pound shoe is used-as is some
times the case on heavy horses-a
horse, in an ordinary days work lifts
81 tons on each foot, or los tons in all
more than Is necessary. This, Of course.
involves needless expenditure Of mus
cular energy, and more feed is needed
to keep the animal In proper condition.
With a lighter shoe the owner would
not only relieve the horse, but lessen
his grain bill.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08
She Has Skill With a Skillet.

Where we are living at present we
have no gas range. only a two-burner
plate, and the coal range Is so large
that 1t requires great deal Of fuel
to heat the oven sufficiently to bake
even few mullins or biscuits, so that
I have tried to find satisfactory sub
stitute that could be cooked in skill
let. BY using the skillet dry and
sprinkling 1t lightly with flour, I bake
very enjoyable biscuit, cake or scone.
For these I use simply biscuit bat
ter, made trffle sitter, patted or
rolled to about a quarterback thick
ness. One must be sure to have the
fire or gas low enough not to burn the
outside of the scone before the inside
has time to cook sufficiently. If gas
Is used, a more even distribution of the
heat may be obtained by using heat
ed lid from the stove under the skillet;
or heavy piece Of tin or sheet iron
will serve the purpose.-Woman'
Home Companion.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08
KEEP CHOLERA OUT OF HERD
First Thing to Do Is to Keep Hogs
Clean--keep Them Out Of Wallow
Holes and Dirty Places.

II you want to keep cholera out OF
your herd the first thing to do Is to
keep the hogs clean. Keep them out
of wallow holes or filthy places and
see that they have clean beds. Do
not let the sows that are going to far
row run with the rest Of the hogs.
Keep lime water where the hogs can
get drink Of II once a day but they
should not be made to quench their
thirst on this. Give Tablespoonful
Of oil cake for each once day In
slop or soft feed
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08
WORLDS LARGEST MERCHANT
Claim Made by n. 3. cIaflin In the
Seventies Was Substantiated After
Inquiry by Rivals.

The Incorporation Of "Claflns, Incor-
porated," recalls an incident connected
with the founder Of the business,
which has borne the name of "Claflin"
for upward Of half a century, says the
Wall Street Journal. In the early sew
entities, when the import duty on cotton
prints was considered excessive,
number Of importers framed a petition
to congress, drawing attention to the
fact that the high tariff was practical
ly duty upon domestic produce, mas
much as the cotton grown in this coun-
try was merely sent to Manchester to
be spun, woven and printed, and that
they were actually being taxed upon
American cotton upon its return after
manufacture.
When the petition In question was
presented to III. B. Claflin for sigma
ture, 1t had already been subscribed by
A. T. Stewart, e. s. Jaffrey. Durham,
Buckley & Co., Arnold. Constable &
Co, and others, which hurt the pride
Of Mr.. Claflin. He could not well re-
fuse to sign the document, as he was
the largest importer Of prints, and,
therefore, the person most affected.
He showed his chagrin at not having
the petition presented to him for first
signature by writing after his name,
"The Largest Merchant in the World"
This asseveration was questioned by
A. T. Stewart and several of the 9TH
ers, who took pains to test it. After
careful and worldwide investigation 1t
was found that II. B. Claflin was then
"the largest merchant in the world"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08
Riu Food Crops.

II looks as IL nobody In the world
need lack for something to eat next
year, IL the crop promise Of the United
States for the coming harvest is tul-
filed. According to the forecast Of the
department of agriculture, food crops
this season will be greater by a billion
bushels than last year. This does not
take into account the thousands Of
home gardens that VIA produce their
millions of bushels or potatoes and
other vegetables. The governments
crop report Is probably the severest
blow that has been struck at Prussian-
Ism In several days, at leasL--Chris
ton Science Monitor.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08
Don't Play the Fool.

A great many people play the fool
naturally. They come into the world
endowed by nature and favored by op,
portunity to create something of stir.
But the first thing you know they have
gone Off on some Insignificant tangent
that tells palmer than words that they
are playing the fool. And In some
cases It is really an art to keep from
1t. Temperament, association and the
occasion have much to do with con-
duct. There's many a fellow with the
blood Of heroes in his veins who be-
comes most distinguished fool
Pennsylvania Grit.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08
ONIONS PLANTED IN AUTUMN
MultipIier Can Be Grown From Sets
and Will Produce Excellent Early
Vegetables.

There are several kinds Of onions
that may remain In the soil over win
ter. The multiplier, or potato onion,
for example, can be planted from sets
in the autumn and will produce excel
lent green early onions. A large onion
of this type contains number of dis
tinct hearts, and II planted will pro-
duce number of small onions. On
the other hand, a small onion contains
but one heart and will produce large
onion. A few of the large ones may
be planted to produce sets for the fol-
lowing years planting.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08
AOvAN TAGES IN MULES
Have Faculty of Adapting Them
selves to Any Condition.
Superiority They Hold Over Horses In
Many Ways Compensate for OBJ
JeetIonabIe Length Of Ear and
Kicking Habit.

Those who are accustomed to hand
ling mules and who know Of their re-
markable faculty for adapting them
selves to almost any condition, realize
their value and do not hesitate to pay
well for good animals.
The advantages they possess over
horses in many ways compensate for
the somewhat Objectionable length Of
ear and exaggerated reputation for
kicking. They are ready to work
when two years old and on account
Of their toughness and steadiness Of
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08
Why He Didn't Volunteer.

The army recruiting officer was sit
ting in the office when fine-looking
young fellow stopped to look at the
war trophies through the plate-glass
window. The sergeant hustled outside
and asked the man to volunteer.
"Tll not volunteer" he replied. II
don't mind fighting, but no volunteer
ing for me-"
"Why not?" asked the sergeant.
"Aren't the king and the kaiser
cousinsT asked the prospect.
"Yes." admitted the recruiting agent.
swell, / volunteered last night In
a family squabble, and that's how /
got this scratch on my chin. Phone
me request IL you want me. I'll
come-but no more volunteering."-
Chicago Herald.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08
GIVE TURKEYS BEST OF CARE
by Themselves and Don't over
feed-keep Off Lice.

Don't overfeed the turkeys, and al
ways have a place where they can
roost by themselves. If kept with
chickens. they soon become lousy. 1t
does not take many lice to kill
young turkey. The best way to keep
poults from getting lousy is to keep
the old ones free from lice, and then
hatch the eggs under the turkey hens
When Matched under chicken hens they
are almost sure to have the large body
lice. They acquire these In spite Of
all efforts to prevent.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08
VALUABLE AS A FERTILIZER
Where Leached by Rains or Otherwise
Value Is Practically Nothing
Hardwood Best.

Ashes from soft woods only are OF
little value as compared with hard
wood ashes and doubtless are of less
value than ashes from trash piles or
garden accumulations Of weeds. etc.
When soft ashes have been leached by
rains or otherwise their market value
Is practically nothing.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08
cULLING AS CHICKENS GROW
Special Tag Band Should Be Put on
Particularly Promising Specimen
Note Its Development.

It is a good plan to Gull the flock as
the chickens grow. When a particu-
larry promising specimen is noted, that
is full Of life and vigor and growing
all the time, a special leg band may be
put upon 1t and note taken of its de-
velopment. Successful poultrymen
know their best breeders from chick
enhood to maturity.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08
An AII.season Erock.

Georgette and chiffon are now con-
sidered suitable for winter wear upon
many occasions, and are sheer and
cool enough for wear In dog days. The
various silk crepes are also capable Of
all-the-year-round service and By COM
bining georgette or chiffon with silk
one has another all-seasons frock.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08

green NetOur WIFI tuTnco-uP USUv ou
coat and wide olrdIe forming sash In
front.
soldiers have been smiled at and, some
say, kissed by the midinettes as they
strolled the boulevards at noon hour.
Why try to outline the conglomeration
Of episodes that are reflected in these
autumn clothes that we will soon be
asked to buy and mold to our indi-
viduality7 France has put the pass
ing panorama of the planet into cos
tumery. II we adopt 1t all, we shall
look like procession Of the ages
staged by some Gargantuan stage d.
rector. 1t is our part in this process
sion that is Of vital Importance. It Is
necessary that each woman should
face the situation with some knowl-
edge, much discernment and an incli-
nation to express herself.
Copyright. 1917. by the Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate.)
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08
BLANcHING ENDIvE IS EASY
When Leaves Are Dry Bring Up and
Tie Together--Untle After Rain
to Let Them Dry.

CBy lie ROY cADY. Associate Horticui-
turist, University Farm. st. PAUL.
Endive may be blanched by bringing
the leaves up together and tying. This
must be done when the leaves are dry.
II ia good plan to unite the leaves
after every rain and let them dry out,
otherwise they may decay.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08
WIRE SPLICER EASILY MADE
Neat and Strong Device Can Be Made
With Little instrument Shown
In Illustration.

The neatest and strongest wire
splicer can be made with this little in
strument, says Minnesota writer In
The Farmer. Take strip Of iron
one inch wide and one-eighth inch
thick. Cut one end narrow and bend
into hook large enough to fit neatly
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08

New York An English paper has
recently published an article dealing
with the attempt and failure Of Ameri-
enn women and designers to be indie
pendent of Paris and congratulates us
ON our good sense. as 1t were. In re-
turning to the source.
In truth. there was not serious or
concerted attempt to be independent
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-09-08
A Wire Splieer.

the largest wire to be spliced. At the
sides of the hook two notches are filed.
Turn splicer backward to make the
splice. Use pair of large pincers to
hold the wires.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-08
ALBA,

Miss Blanche Heiserman is enjoying
a weeks rest at the springs in Colfax.
Daniel Rhodes is home from kemper
Military academy.
Lester Larson. who is a corporal OF
Company H of Manchester at Jefferson
is home on short furlough.
Elsie Grant is home from Lorimer.
where she taught successfully the past
year. She is planning to attend col
lege next year.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. T. Holmes and two
children of Allerton were recent visit
ors at the F. H. Holmes home.
Mrs. Claude Sparks and Miss Emma
Porter and their niece. Dorothy Porter
have departed for an extended visit
with relatives in Kansas.
Miss Cora Teller, domestic science
teacher in the high school, is visiting
her sister in Ottumwa and will visit
friends in Waterloo before going to her
home in Miller, S. D., to spend the
summer.
Supt and Mrs. Harry D. Kies we're
summoned to Des Moines Monday be-
cause of the serious illness of Mrs.
Kies' father in the Des Moines hos.
pital. Prof Kies will spend the sum-
mer in chautauqua work while Mrs.
Kies will be with her parents at Delhi.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-08
FAVORS FOOD
CONTROL BILL
COMMERCIAL CLUB SENDS RESo
LUTON OF APPROVAL TO
HOUSE AND SENATE.

The Commercial club through the
action OF the board OF directors a; this
weeks meeting went on record favor
ing the administrations plan Of con-
troll of the distribution and marketing
Of food A resolution conveying the
clubs approval OF the measure was
seat the senate and house Of represen-
tatives.
The directors also extended the priv
ileges of the club through its travelling
men members to other travelling men.
non members. who are in the city over
night or for few days. Cards for this
purpose were ordered supplied by the
secretary to a travelling man member
upon request in order to extend club
courtesies to visiting knights OF the
grip.
An invitation from l. n Taylor OF
Oskaloosa. chairman for the sixth
congressional district for the food con-
servation committee. to send a delega-
ton from here to Oskaloosa Friday
when former President William How
ard Taft speaks in that city, was &C
cepted. A committee will leave here to-
morrow morning.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-08
GOOD PROSPECT
FOR ALL CROPS

The report for the week ending June
5. issued by George NJ Chapel, direc-
tor of the Iowa weather and crop ser
vice. tells of little damage done in the
state despite the rains and low tenn
perature and says the crop outlook is
good. The report follows:
Des Moines. June Another cool,
cloudy and wet week has further re-
tarded field work. The average daily
deficiency OF temperature was about I
degrees, and the rainfall was frequent
and in many localities excessive, es-
pecially over the southern counties.
Some damage was done by erosion on
hillside plowed ground and flooding
lowlands. yet as whole the prospects
are encouraging. All small grain, grass,
potatoes and garden stuff are in nne
condition. Corn is showing an excel
lent stand and but little replanting is
necessary, and. while the weeds are
getting a start, few days Of warm
sunshine would enable the farmers to
clean the fields. Warm sunshine would
also stop the working Of cutworms and
wire worms which are now unusually
active on sod ground.
Following is summary OF reports.
showing average condition Of crops on
June 1: Corn, IS per cent; oats. 101;
spring wheat, SO: winter wheat, "a:
barley, IS; rye. 90; fax. 90: potatoes,
90; tame hay. "a; wild hay. 95: pas
lures. 90 alfalfa. 8S per cent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-08
A0E NCY.

Mr.. and Mrs Dick Sweeny and
daughter Helen Of Bloomfield visited
this week at the Mrs E. r. Allen home.
Miss Vera Shadford Of Ottumwa
spent Wednesday here with friends.
John Anderson of Eddyville was
calling on friends here this week.
Mrs. Harry Spragg and Miss Ethel
Davis Of Des Moines visited this week
at the John Giltner homo.
John Lynch Of Ottumwa spent Wed
nesday at the Mrs. Mary Bailey home.
Mrs. T. H. Newell spent Wednesday
with relatives IN Ottumwa.N
Simon Heflin had the misfortune to
break his arm Saturday while cranking
his automobile.
Mrs. N. j. Lambert of Ottumwa has
returned homo after spending the past
week with relatives in this vicinity.
Oliver Gay Of Ottumwa was transact
ing business here Wednesday.
The Epworth League held business
meeting and social time in the church
Tuesday evening. Dainty refreshments
were served.
Willis Smith had the misfortune to
have an arm broken recently. the 40
cident occurring when q horse crowd
ed against him.
A. D. Warden made business trip
to Illinois this week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-08
ALBA.

Mrs. Mary E. Tucker OF Abba is Wis
ting her daughter Mrs. Charlie Davis
in Davenport.
Chef Akers of Ottumwa spent Sun
day in Abba.
VIM. Lacey Of Ottumwa was in Abba
Sunday
Miss Blanche Dale Of Centervilie who
has been guest of Abba friends Is
visiting In Des Moines.
Miss Williams of Ottumwa was In
Abba Saturday and Sunday.
Otis Bailey. aged 20, Des Moines and
Miss Reva Stilwell, age IS. Des Moines
recently secured a marriage license
here.
VIM. Baker. age 80. Omaha. Nebr.
and Mrs. Emma L. Fairfield. age 81. Of
Los Angeles, Calf. received mar
rage license June 1.
A. j. McKissick. age q. Abba. and
Miss Lillian Owen, age %. Abba, Sc
cured a marriage license June i.
Mike Sutton. age 40. Hiteman. and
Miss Leona Harvard. Abba. age is,
were granted a marriage license June
p.
Edward C. Castillo. age .5. .Melrose.
and Miss Catherine A. Carmady. age
Fl. Melrose received marriage license
June 4.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-08
WILLIAM S6URG.

Eva Edwards and wife of Cleveland.
Ohio are here this week visiting at the
home OF the formers parents and also
with brother. who resides on farm
east OF the city.
Robert McEachron OF Marengo is
here visiting with daughter and with
various friends and his old army COM
rades, with whom he was associated in
the civil war.
Louis Walter. Jr. who resides in
here Saturday and visited with various
friends.
James eastman Of Pilot township
was visitor here Saturday at the
home OF his sister. Mrs. George Nc.
Callister.
James Furler Of South Troy, who has
been here attending to some business
interests and visiting friends returned
Saturday
e. C. Edwards Of Hilton township,
who was here last week attending to
his business interests and visiting with
his many friends returned Saturday
Albert Mas, Henry and James War
tenberg, three OF the German farmers
Of Iowa township. were here Saturday
visiting with their German friends,
who were former neighbors.
Bert Murchison transacted business
here Saturday and visited with his for.
mer teacher, the writer hereof
Dan Driscoll Of South Troy was a
visitor here Monday with his friend,
F. c. Rock.
H. B. NJ. Daniels. one of the early
settlers of York township. who now
resides one mile east Of the city was
visitor here Monday with his many
old time friends.
John Conroy Of Hilton township was
. business visitor here Monday. He
informed the writer that the corn crop
was looking we'll In his locality. but
needed warmer weather conditions.
Fred Klever and Andrew Yearing Of
Pilot township were here Monday at
tending to business at the bank and
visiting with relatives and friends.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-08
CHARLTON.

! Lucien Stanton is spending week
in Iowa City with his brother Edwin,
who is student at lows, university,
and attending the commencement ex-
ercises.
Mrs. Jennie Van Werden OF Neva-
da. Mo-. formerly of this city, spent
few days this week with her old Char
iton friends, en- route to Leon. where
she may locate. She was accompan-
led by her granddaughter. Helen
Lorenz.
Rev w. J. Gilmore and family have
moved to Eureka, Kas., where he has
accepted the pastorate Of the Chris
tian church.
Miss Carrie Bentley left Friday
evening for Abba where she expects
to spend some time with her cousin.
Mrs. John Miller,
Mr. and Mrs. .Adamson Of Quincy.
H., are visiting in this city with the
latter's brothers. Dee and Charles
Pettyjohn
Reno Rahmgren Of Aurora. Neb.,
formerly Of this city. has been spend
ing week In Charlton with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs Charles Rahmgren.
and old friends.
Mrs. Leona Cornwell OF Des Moines
returned home Friday after a visit
with her mother Mrs. Ira Holmes.
who accompanied her home for visit.
Mr.. and Mrs Dave Marshall have re-
turned from few days visit with rel
atives in Abba.
Mrs Ed Young has been spending
a week with relatives in Centerville
where she formerly resided.
Mrs. W. l.. Scull and two grandchil.
dren Of Essex. until recently OF this
city. returned home Saturday after a
visit with her children here.
Miss Alice Smith Of Melrose visited
over Sunday in Whitebreast township
at the home Of her uncle, James
Lyons.
Miss Rose Babbitt visited Sunday at
her home in Alton. She was accom-
panied by her little niece. Larue Shell
ton. who will spend several weeks In
Alton with her grandparents.
Miss Jessie Crowley spent Sunday
with friends in 1ndianola
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-08
TRAVELLING MEN TO
HAVE SPECIAL TRAIN

The Grand Council of the United
!. numerical Travellers at Waterloo VIII
lake delegates from all over the state
10 that city this week A special train
left Des Moines this morning car.
Tying members from Des Moines,
bskaloosa, Ottumwa, Osceola. EN-
lnettsburg and other councils near
.ly. Ottunwa will be represented by
kessrs and Mesdames A. J. Epperly.
william Boyer. H. C. Clark, B. H. Peck,
Boston Campbell, J. A. Garretson, TIL.
man Kratzer, A. G.. Cook, Hugh Doran,
IL. l.. Graves and l.. B. Grove, the
isroup leaving last night to join the
tpecial at Des Mooines.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-08

TOCOME EARLY

The graduates from the rural eighth
grades are asked to be at the Grand
Opera House at 40 p. m. Saturday to
prepare for their commencement exer-
cises which begin at $3.50 o'clock
The children are to be seated on the
stage. The program will be In charge
Of the high school glee clubs and A. c.
Fuller state school inspector will talk
on. Marks Of Service"
The stage will be decorated with the
NATIONAL colors and the diplomas for
the ll6 graduates will be tied with red,
white and blue ribbon
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-08
INSPECTION IS
DELAYED FOR TIME

The inspection OF the new Outpost
Signal Corps, scheduled to take place
of by Adiutant General Logan as it
was impossible for Captain McElroy
to get here The adjutant general did
not say when the inspection would be
held but is expected soon. The men
that failed to appear Sunday to take
the federal oath were sworn in last
evening and the corps is now at full
strength-seventy-si men and five
officers.