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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-24
THE BREECHEs BIBLE
And a Famous Old Riddle Written
On Interleaves Of Copy.

My husband. Robert r. Dearden,
has one of the famous Brooches
Bibles" in good condition. The ear
Hest trace that We have of the book
is that it was purchased "at an auc-
tion sale about the year 1887 at a
place called Haywood, near the town
of Bury, Lancashire, England" 1t
was brought to America soon after
ward by a Mr.. Crossley, and pur-
chased from him in the year 1855
by William Dearden, of Northamp-
ton, Mass, who gave it to his son
Robert in 1884.
In the volume the Old Testament
was printed in 1898 and the New
Testament in 1897. 1t has the
"Apocrypha," also, 1.-The Preface of
the Christian Reader Touching the
Two Alphabets" in the book and d.
rections How To Take Profit by
Reading the Holy Scriptures" and
"Godly Prayers" Containing the
duties of every true Christian" Be-
tween the Old and New Testaments
in old-style handwriting is this rid
de-" the answer being "a goose quill
"a pen"
OF flesh and blood | first was bred,
AS other creatures be;
Yet is there neither shape OF flesh
Nor blood remains in me.
l was as small as any worm
When 7 began to grow,
But coming into ripper years
My shape was changed so
That I was taken from the soil
Where | was born and bred,
And not for some but many things
Did pour out of nv head;
Which being done then did I drink
Whereby such powers ] had.
That put strife tween King and
King
Yet made true lovers glad;
| made some brothers deadly foes,
| made all friendships fail;
l made the angry folks to weep
And poorer folk to wall.
All this and ten times more did I,
And such things must do still;
Yet did | nothing of myself,
But all against my will.
This edition was printed during
the latter part of Queen Elizabeth's
reign. The Bible, which was printed
in 1894. takes its name from the
following rendering of Genesis iii.
z; And they sewed them fig leaves
together and made them breeches."
Il Philadelphia Press.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-24

De Laying.
Egg prices are unusually high
just now and there is no prospect
that they will be anything else this
winter. Egg boycotts in the cities
are becoming common. In New
York the moving picture shows are
helping tell the people who attend
them not to buy eggs until prices
go down. Evidently the average
New York family cannot have eggs
and movies both, and is going to do
without eggs.
That is the ridiculous side of the
high price situation. The business
side of it is this: The average hen
does not lay more than half as many
eggs during the winter as she would
lay If properly treated. Almost any
farmer can add to his egg returns
this winter, and most farmers could
double theirs. Dry, clean houses,
free from drafts, attention to para
cites, green feed, grit and lime an
abundant supply of mixed grains
ard either milk or some form of
meat scrap will bring the eggs this
winter, and every egg will bring
good price. The man who makes
his hens lay is going to make mon
ey, and almost any farmer can do
fhtc ga word RI tho Wisp-D-
[Southern Agriculturist.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-24
AIDED IN ROBBERY
OF TRAIN, CHARGE
Medical Student, Recently In Louis
Vile, He Says; Arrested.

Kansas City, MOI. Grady
Webb, young medical student, is
under arrest, charged by Federal au-
thorities with having been a men,
Der of the gang which held up and
robbed a Baltimore and Ohio train
in Dodridge county, w. Va. of ap-
proximately 100000 of unsigned
currency in October. 1915. n
Webb was identified by fellow
student, who recalled that the pic
ture on a poster issued by the Gov
eminent depicting the fugitive look
ed exceedingly like Webb. One
thousand dollars reward was offered
for the fugitive's capture. Federal
S6ficials say that about $1,000 of the
money was found in webb's posses
sion.
Webb, who told the authorities he
is 80 years old, said he came to Kan
sas City from Louisville, KY, three
months ago and became a student
at the, Medical University. Post Of
fee inspectors say he has confessed
to his part in the robbery. Three
other men previously had been ar
rested in the investigation of the
robbery.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-24
VETERANS DECIDE TO
MEET IN GREENSBORO

Greensboro will be the place for
the annual reunion in June of Unit
ed Spauish-American War Veterans,
it was decided by members of the
State Council of Administration in
session in Louisville recently. The
meeting in June will continue three
days.
Owen Isaac. of greensboro, was
named senior vice commander to fill
a vacancy in the State administra-
lion, caused by the recent death of
Samuel Fl. Gipe, also of Owensboro.
c. S. Lambert. of Covington. was APP
pointed chief of staff by State Com
mpnder w. M. Coulson. who presid-
ed at the meeting of the council.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-24
TRADE RESOLUTIONS
AGAINST MEOTRAlS
Quickening Of Interest in Russo.
American Commerce
Relations.

Pctrograd, (via London Rus
sia's holiday period. ending today
with the New Year, brought an aus
picious quickening of interest in
Russo-American commercial rela-
tons. The American Ambassador
David r. Francis, returned today
from a semi-official visit to Moscow
where a reception was given in his
honor by the Russo-American Cham
Der of Commerce.
The Ambassador discussed with
prominent Moscow officials and bus
mess men methods of developing
commerce between the two coun-
tries. Applying the sentiments
expressed to the Chamber of Com
merce, Mr.. Francis, in a statement
to The Associated Press and the
Rusky Slovoe called attention to the
growing knowledge and confidence
of America in Russ an resources,
but said that commercial relations
could only be securely established
and properly developed by a great
er interchange of commodities.
America has been selling much
more to Russia since the beginning
of the war than she has been buy
ing continued the Ambassador,
but Russia can produce, many
things which America can use
There is no reason why the people
of these two great Powers. whose
Governments always enjoyed friend
ly relations, should no; get closer
together Tor mutual OBLIGATION and
benefit. That end c71not be accom-
plished, however, if the principles
or resolutions of the economic con-
ference of the Allies at Paris last
June are confirmed and carried out
These resolutions, while inspired
by the desire to prevent a revival
of economic supremacy, as it were,
of the countries with which the AL
lies are at war, are ut the same time
a discrimination against commerce
with neutral countries, many Of
which have been supplying the AL
lies with requirements for a success
full prosecution of the var, and in
so dong have provided nuch mate
rial without which the Allies would
not have been successful as they
ha,, teen.
1.-THE idea that America has re-
ceived nothing but a benefit from
the war is mistake, and the charge
that America desires to see the war
continue because of profits she de-
rives has so little foundation that 1t
needs no explanation or defense"
. The Ambassador and the whole
diplomtic corps attended the New
Years reception given by the En-
peror today.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-24
The. Basis Of National Feeling.

National feeling Is obviously only q
conspicuous instance Of those corporate
enthusiasms. which are spontaneously
generated as soon as one recognizes
himself to be a member Of a group.
Whether one belongs to the French In
stitute, is a Daughter Of the Revolu-
ton, brakeman on the Baltimore and
Ohio, a delegate to religious congress.
is roofing for Harvard or ascending his
genealogical tree. he finds," writes
James Harvey Robinson in the Cen
fury. "his personality agreeably ex-
banding. Paltry, difiident and discon-
tented II becomes proud and confident
we"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-24
MILITARY FUNERAL
GWEN LIEUT.. HALE
honors Are Paid to Murray, KY,
Officer By Comrades
At Ell Paso.

Ell Paso, Tex.--With impressive
military ceremony the funeral OF
Lieut.. Gibson Hale, of Murray, KY,
who was accidentally killed on Sat
friday evening. was held here. Col.
Henry and many other officers Of
the Third Regiment attended the
ceremonies. Including Capt. King,
who was present when Lieut.. Hale
was killed, Lieuts. Sorry. Crump.
Linton, Coin, Clark and Logan, act
ed as pallbearers. While the body
was being conveyed through the
streets from the undertaking estao D
lishment to the passenger statiol,
the regimental band played fGner-
al march, and l. Company, o. tho
Third Kentucky, acted as guard of
honor.
Thousands of soldiers and civil
jams lined the curbing and stood
with barred heads while the process
sion passed. At the passenger sta
ton the Murray Company stood at
attention facing the barren Sierras
of old Mexico while the casket was
being carried to the train. Present.
iy the strains of TAPS" the soldier S
f. last goodbye, echoed in the interior
of the station. L Company and the
band then marched away to their
camps on the outskirts of the city.
Sergt. William Hale, brother of the
dead Lieutenant, left for Kentucky
in charge of the body. Capt. King,
of X. Company, of Greensboro, who
was handling a little shotgun few
moments prior to the accidental
shooting of Hale, was fully exoner-
ated by a board Of officers, which
was presided over by Capt. Terry
Humble.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-24
Great Is Sagebrush.

Nobody loves the sagebrush, yet
somebody is always trying to uplift
it. This is a difficult task since its
antecedents are so bad. Nevada
complained long time because she
was called the "Sagebrush State"
hunters hated the plant because of
the bitter flavor it impaired to the
grouse; prospectors, settlers. stock
men despised it because 1t encum-
bered the earth. It was fit only for
rattlesnakes to coil in and strike or
for coyotes to blend their tawny
skins into vanishment.
Not long ago an Oregon man
cried eureka" He said that sage
brush was the best roadbuilding ma
terial in the West. Now Idaho
claims in the despised weed source
of great wealth and the solution of
the problem of potash shortage.
"The average acre produces three
tons of sagebrush at a cost of $25.
The sagebrush burned in the kiln
gives from 25 to 80 per cent potash.
The supply is inexhaustible."
The Idaho poet, who called for a
festival Ito lift the curse from the
plant We know so well and should
love-" may now consider himself
even with those who. jeered and re-
fused to foregather with him.
New York Sun.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-24
How To Check That Cold.

When it is painful to breathe and
fever sends chills up and down your
back, you are in for a cold. A time
1y dose of DR.. Bells Pine Tar Hon
ey will stop the sneezes and sniffles
The pine balsam loosens the phelgm
and clears the bronchial tubes, the
honey soothes and relieves the sore
throat. The antiseptic qualities kill
the germ and the congested condi-
ton is relieved. Group, whooping
cough and chronic bronchial affec-
tons quickly relieve. At all drug
gists, 25c.-Advertiseme
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-24
A Friend Above and Below.

Speaking of dying and going to
another world. Mark Twain is not
the only man who had friends In
both places" Ben Marshall. of
Frankfort. told group of friends
recently. Mr.. Marshall, who is dis
trlct deputy grand exalted ruler Of
the Elks, told the story while here
attending the thirtyAthird hnniver-
sary dinner of Louisville Lodge. No.
8.
~ once had a friend who lost his
wife, and his heart was broken"
'ordx Marshall said. However. an
~ woman mended it for him in
~ out six months. He didn't get
Wong SO famously with her as he
I'd With the first one. and It was
fplv fifteen years before the Good
Lord took mercy on him second
time. Finally he got sick himself,
and the doctor. q friend. said to
him; John. you've been gay old
Elk. and you ought to make your
poace with God. Your time has
about come; John, and II you are
not IN good standing with Him you'd
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-24
Some Odd Christian Names.

An appellant rejoicing in the curious
name of Rezia at the last sitting of the
Somerset tribunal caused an inquiry
where he got it from. He replied from
the Bible, where'it is only mentioned
once-I Chronicles vii, 80. There lived
for many years In the village Of Twer-
ton, Bath, one named Miah. He was
born a twin. and his parents thriftily
divided the predestined name of Jere-
miah between them. the other babe be-
ing christened Jere.-LondOn Globe.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-24

That man is a good citizen who
does something to make his State or
community a better place to live in.
One of the men who certainly does
this is the man who helps to Kin the
Scrub sire.--lsouthern Agricultur-
list.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-24
DWARF CHARGE TOUGH
PROBLEM TO HANDLE
Reformatorys Inmates Eager to
Glimpse Man Who Arrived
Wearing Skirts.

Ralph Barger, the dwarf received
at the Indiana Reformatory, Jeffer-
sonville, from Franklin, Johnson
county. to serve from two to twenty
one years for killing his father,
Mack Barger, August l, spent an
uneventful day at the institution
Tuesday. He has been placed in
the hospital, not for treatment, but
to isolate him from hundreds of the
other inmates. He will be kept
there until a full complement of re-
formatory clothing is provided for
him. This may no. be for two or
three days, as there are number
of preliminaries to so through. No
stock uniform at the institution is
small enough for Barger and all of
his clothing will have to be made
under measurements '..t
Along with his preparations to be-
gin life as a prisoner Barger will be
photographed, his Bertillion meas
urement and finger prints taken, he
will be given a bath and barbered.
1T was with considerable reserve
that .Supt. d. c. Peyton talked re-
garding Barger yesterday and said
he did not know what he would do
with him, but he will have to have
some employment to keep him in
health. Barger is deformed to
considerable extent, his head being
unusually large and he has an alb
normal growth on his back. Supt.
Peyton said Barger was sensitive
about his looks and was easy to Of
fend.
Consideration Promised.
During the supper hour Supt.
Peyton addressed the other inmates
regarding the new arrival. They
were told he regretted his copdition
and imagined he constantly was be-
ing held up to ridicule. The other
prisoners were asked to treat Barger
kindly, endeavor not 20 humiliate
him and show him respect. The in
mates to a man signified they would
obey the request and they already
are showing an interest in him, al
though few have seen him. 1t was
known all over the institution a
prisoner was tO arrive in dresses
and this caused much speculation.
Supt. Peyton intimated Barger
was charge he did not appreciate
and said the institution was no place
for him. leaving the impression
some way would be found to secure
other quarters for him. About ev-
cry two weeks, Supt. Peyton said,
Bareer is subject to epileptic at
tacks and suffers rigors in severe
form. For this reason he thinks he
should be In some other institution.
Barger was not always as epileptic.
He, attended school several years
and made good progress. From
childhood he has suffered from cur
vature of the spine and Mrs. 'Barger
said she continued to clothe her son
in dresses because physician had
told her the boy must have as little
weight as possible on his back.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-24

better get busy But John died as
gamely as he had lived. He merely
replied: well, Doc, II don't make
much difference whether I do or not.
Whichever place go, I'll have low
ing wife to meet mel"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-24

Divide the family responsibilities
with the older children, but do not
expect them to use your head in
carrying them. These should make
a sort of training school for the big
ones that they will have to handle.
-[Southern Agriculturist.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-24

Your own wheat for the mill. your
own pigs In the pen. plenty of pota-
toes in the cellar and five hundred
cans of fruit and vegetables on the
pantry shelves. You should worry!
II Southern Agriculturist.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
PREPARING CARE FEN SOIL.

A simple test to determine when garden soil is ready for blowing or woring is to take a handful of earth from the surface and close the fingers tightly on it. If the earth competed in this way is dry enough for cultiva- tion, it will fall apart when the hand is opened This test is applicable only to comparatively heavy soils, but it is these which receive the most in- jury if they are worked when wet. On such soils over-zealous gardeners not only waste their time, but frequently do actual damage by attempting to work them too early.
 After blowing or working with "a spade, Ait is usually desirable to ap- ply some form of fertilizer. Barn yard or stable manure which furnish es both plant food and humus, is unz doubtedly the best, and applications Of from 20 to 30 tons to the acre are sat isfactory. The manure should be dis tributed evenly over the surface and later worked in with a hoe and rake. Frequently, 1t is advisa ble also to ap- ply commercial fertilizer, especially phosphate. An application of 300 to 600 pounds of acid phosphate to the
 
 to supply potash, if this is needed, un- leached wood ashes may be distri but ed oven the garden at the rate of 1000 pounds to the acre. Wet, or leached ashes have less fertilizer value. Two thousand pounds of these should be used. In order to start the plants ear- ly in the spring applications of 100 pounds to the acre of nitrate of soda are sometimes used. It is important, however, to remember that no form of commercial fertilizer will yield good results unless the soil is well SUD- piled with humus This frequently may be furnished in the form of sod or other vegetation which has over- thrown a garden spot and may be turned under with a blow or spade.
 In certain localities it is also ad- visable to test the soil for acidity. Nat urally moist soils are likely to be sour and in such a condition are not like- ly to produce the most satisfactory crops. The test for acidity or sour ness is a very simple one. A hand full of the soil slightly moistened and a piece of blue litmus paper, which can be obtained from any drug store. are all that is necessary. When piAced on sour soil the paper will turn red To correct such a condition lime should be used. The ground should be covered with a thin coat of air. slaked lime and the latter worked in we'll Lime is not a plant food, but it will correct the acidity and will inn prove the physical condition of the soil
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
HOW TO SELECT FOODS

The following suggestions on get ting the most food for ones money are from U. s. Department of Agri- culture Farmers Bulletin sos, "How to Select Foods"
 Use cereals (flour, meal, cereal breakfast foods. etc) freely, taking pains to prepare them with great care and to vary the kind used from day to day if necessary to keep people from tiring of them. Remember that quar-: of whole milk a day for each child, to be used as a beverage and in cookery, is not too mush.
 Plan carefully both in buying and in serving.
 Do not be ashamed to plan closely Thrift in food means providing enough food, neither too little nor too much
 Notice carefully how much of such staples as flour, sugar, milk. cooking fat, etc, is used each week for a month, and see if there are any ways of cutting down the quantity needed.
 Buy non perishable materials in quantities if better prices can be se- cured and there is a good storage place in the home. Neighbors can sometimes club together to get lower rates.
 Estimate carefully how much of any material will be needed before laying in a supply, then see that none is wasted by careless handling.
 Try to make the dishes served of such size that there will be enough to satisfy the appetite ,f the family ana no unnecessary table and plate waste
 Do not be above noticing whether anything usable is thrown away with the garbage, which always shows how thriftily food is used in a household.
 Many inexpensive materials can be made attractive and the diet can be pleasantly varied by wise use of diff ferent flavorings
 "Finicky" tastes in food often pre- vent the use of many valuable aa- terials which might be the means of saving money.
 Good food habits are an important part Of personal hygiene and thrift. Children get such habits by having suitable amounts of suitable foods served to them and then being ex- pected to eat what is set before them.
 True economy lies not only in buy ing wisely but also in ma king the full est possible use of what is bought.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
IF T FOUND ONE TO HELP ME.

Karl writes:-"I am a youth past seventeen. Unfortunately being an or phan, I struck the wrong place to earn my livelihood, I was in the office of an undesirable private loan party. My principles were good as his were not. I would not tell falsehoods. One stormy day, I was turned adrift. Church member knew I was poor but good, took me to his place as em- ployee. If I have not found one to help me, I will be discouraged"
 If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. If your new place is in any way good, try to keep it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
PATRIOTISM AND BABIES

How the strength of the nation Is being impaired by the conditions which make babies sicken and die and what some two thousand communities have done to awaken interest in the conservation of the youngest citizens, are briefly reviewed in new bulletin on Bany-Week Campaigns which has just been issued by. the Children's S Bureau of the U. s. Department of Labor.
 Approximately one in ten of all the babies born in the United States dies refore completing twelve months of life, and the Children's Bureau says
 Tt was once thought that a high infant death rate indicated a greater degree of vigor in the survivors. Now it is agreed that the conditions which destroy so many of the youngest lives of the Community must also result in crippling and maiming many others and must react unfavorably upon the health of the entire community"
 Two thousand one hundred com munities have reported to the Chil- dren's Bureau the details of a Baby Day or Baby Week by which they called attention to the need of pro- tectihg their babies. Ingenious de- vices for exhibits, new methods of dis tributihg pamphlets on baby care, Ways in which Information on local conditions was secured and published and other interesting features from these local reports are described in the bulletin as suggestive for those who are planning similar campaign. The bureau says: Not all of the 2,100 communities reporting a Baby Week Campaign in 1916, may find it wise to repeat the celebration in 1917 i; but the United States includes 14,1S6 incorporated cities towns, and vil- lages, and it is doubtful if among the thousands which have never had a Baby Day or Baby Week there is a single town or village which would not profit from such a campaign