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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-04-13
a Woman Scientist

Among distinguished women who
have helped to shed light upon abb
struse subjects was Caroline Lucre-
tia Herschel, the noted astronomer
She was the daughter Of a musician
Of Hanover. Her early education was
designed 10 lead 10 a musical career
She accompanied her brother. William,
after the ilIustrious Sir William
HeFschel-to England. Brother ands
sister soon turned their atteztiOn TO
astronomy, and in 1798 Caroline pub
hshed q Catalogue of Stars" Until
Sir William died. in 1872, she was con
tent for the most part TO be known
only as his assistant, but later she en-
gagged in many original and independ-
snt investigations. She devoted spe-
ciaI attention 10 the discovery OF
comets, and claimed priority in the
discovery OF at least i've.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-04-13
SMOKED HIS CIGAR BY PROXY
Bismarck Gave Cherished WEED" TO
Wounded Soldier and Enjoyed
Watching Mans Commitment

With all his brusqueness and even,
at times, brutality. Bismarck, says
Frederick Marvin, had much Of the
"live-and-let-live" philosophy, and it
humanIzed him 80 that men loved him
and willingly followed after him. The
story OF the last cigar at Koeniggratz
illustrates what has been said, says
the Yorkshire (Eng.) Post.
'The value Of a good cigar said
Bismarck, as he proceeded to light an
excellent Havana, lis best understood
when It Is the last you possess and.
there Is no chance Of getting another.
At K~oeniggratz I had only one cigar
left in my pocket, which I carefully,
guarded during the whole Of the hat
tie, as a miser does his treasure. 1
did not feel justified in using It.
Il painted In glowing colors in my
mind the happy hour when I should
enjoy 1t after the victory. But / mis-
calculated my chances. And what was
the of my miscalculations7 A
poor dragon. He lay helpless, with
both arms crushed. asking for some
thing to refresh him. / felt in my
pockets and found only gold, and that
would be OF no use to him. But stay.
I had sdIl myf treasured cigarl I
lighted this for him and placed 1t be-
tween his teeth. You should have seen
the poor fellows grateful smile.
never enjoyed a cigar so much as
that one which L did not smoke"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-04-13
No Use Ma.tinu lime.

They were dining OF fowl in a res
taurant. you see" he explained as
he showed her the wishbone, you take
hold here. Then we must both make
a wish and pull. and when it breaks.
the one who has the biggest part OF IL
will have his or her wish granted
aBus I don't know what 10 wish for"
she protested.
ooh. you can think OF something"
he said
"No, I can't she replied. II can't
think Of anything I want very much
sweu. I'll wish for your he ex-
claimed.
"win you. rsally?' she asked.
Yes
"weT. then. there's no 5 fooling
with the old w~ishbOne,r she interrupt
ed with a glad smile; "you can have
me-"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-04-13
sYmutnms


Some people take more pride in
their symptoms than they do in their
children. II you are fortunate enough
to acquire or inherit a number OF
alarming symptoms. you may be able
to spend a happy lifetime being miser-
able. There is something peculiarly
charming and piqusnt about n who
/ complains about his ailments. How he
Is welcomed into any little social
throngl How a room brightens at his
appearance Nervous disorders are
perhaps the most enyisble endow-
ments. Have you some? Persons OF
this description are charming CONVEX
sauonaIists. They are new at a los
for a remark. They can talk of theil
complaints at any length. Sick head
aches, loss Of appetite, weak back
dizzy spells are only q few OF theil
faYorita topics. II talking TO persons
Of this sort it is pardonable to say,
I'D rather you'd die OF your symptoms
than talk OF them"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-04-13
So What's the usel

A good story is being told OF s reply
given by a student TO a question set in
an examination paper. IF 20 men
reap a field in eight hours" a the
question, show long viii it take 10
men to reap the same ield?' The
student thought long and carefully
before setting down the answer, and
when he handed in his paper this is
what the examiner read: "rhe field,
having already been reaped by the 70
men, could not be reaped a second
time by the Is"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-04-13
Plain Words.

az have hired a lawyer to"
"Don't say you have hired a law
yer" protested the finicky person. at
is more elegant t. use the word re
tanned"
Maybe so. but l told the lawyer
that if he didn't win the case he
wouldn't get a fee, so l guess he's
hired"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-04-13

avoid 1t. For nearly three years the
president, congress, and the American
people have hoped to avoid It. But
n desperate act By the imperial Ger
man government has followed an
other"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-04-13
LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot-Ease,
the antiseptic powder for the feet. Shaken into
the shoes and sprinkled in the foot-bath,A Aliens
Foot-Ease makes tight shoes feel easy and gives
instant relief to corns and bunions. Try IL today.
Sold everywhere, Csc. For FREE trial package
address, Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.-Adv.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-04-13
Hardshins on oratorN.

"Why do you refuse to make any
more speeches? Won't your people
listen to your
THE difficulty is" replied Senator
Sorghum, that they listen too closely.
When | tell EN- something now they
rush off to have it verified and hold
me responsible for the facts,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-04-13
We've Noticed II.

Make the best Of things as they are
The ~big-mouthed man can't improys
his looks by eating green persimmonS
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-08-17
THE PEOPLES BARGAIN

1.-THE annual increase of our wealth
is estimated to be fifty billions of dol
lars. The American people are not
asked to give anything to their gov
eminent, but merely to invest small
percentage of the annual increment of
wealth in this country and take in re-
turn from their government the
strongest security on the face of Gods
earth; to receive in return for the
money lent 1-2 per cent per annum.
both principal and interest exempted
from all taxation except estate or in
heritance taxes. and with the further
provision that if the government
should issue any other bonds during
the period of this war at a higher
rate of interest the purchaser of a
Liberty Loan Bond may turn it in and
get a new bond at the higher rate of
interest.
'In protecting the credit of the
United States government you are
protecting your own credit, you are
protecting your own business, you are
protecting every interest you have in
life and property. In doing that you
are rendering a patriotic service in
supplying the sinews of war to your
country. William G. McAdoo, Sec
rotary of the Treasury.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-08-17
PROFITABLE LIVESTOCK
FARMING DEMANDS
BETTER ANIMALS

What sort of animal will make a
profitable feeder or successful breed
er? What qualifications are neces-
sary to make the animal top the mar
ket. The success of a farmers live
stock operations will depend upon his
ability to answer these questions in
his purchases of feeders, breeders or
market animals. Keen, accurate judg-
ment of the animal form, character,
and usefulness are more necessary TO-
day than ever before. The man who
uses present-day high priced feed and
labor on improbable types of animals
wastes money. The man who can ac-
curately see an animals present con-
dition and from it estimate its probable
future development can convert his
knowledge into cash. Men of great
native ability and wide experience have
been most successful in livestock pro-
duction.
The young man who lacks the ex-
perience, even though he possesses
natural ability, is no match for the
older man of experience in the live
stock field. There is one means by
which the young man can obtain help
full information and profit by the ex-
I pcrience of others in a comparative
ly short time; and that is through a
properly directed study of animal
form and character with emphasis on
their usefulness.
Perhaps no other courses in the
University of Missouri College of Ag-
riculture have more direct relation to
successful farming than those in
livestock Judging. Students come to
know market demands and those char
acters which contribute to profitable
production. They develop their pow
ers of observation and judgment to
study detail and to see accurately.
The former students who have re-
turned to farms and who have been
successful in competition with older
livestock men bear ample testimony
of tn practical value of well directed
course in livestock judging.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-08-17
NOT CONSTANCY, EXACTLY

When Lord Kitchener was in India
a young member of his staff asked for
furlough in order to go home and be
married. Kitchener listened to him
patiently. Then he said you're not
yet 81. Wait a year. If then you
desire to do this thing, you shall have
leave" The year passed. The offic-
err once more proffered his request.
After thinking it over for twelve
months" said Kitchener, "you still
wish to marry" eyes, SIR" Every
well, you shall have your furlough.
And, frankly, my boy, l scarcely
thought there was so much constancy
in the masculine world"
The staff officer, the story concludes,
marched to the door but turned to say
as he was leaving: "Thank' you, sir.
Only it's not the same woman. "-Ev-
erybody's Magazine.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-08-17
HEssIAN FLY UNDER CONTROL

The hessian fly is under control in
Missouri. As a result of the coop
erative fight which farmers made last
year against the pest there will be
fewer flies TO damage next years
wheat crop than there have been dur
ing the last five years. Abundant
proof is available that the measures
recommended for the control of the
hessian fly are practical. effective, and
advisable even during a very unfavor-
able season such as last Writer
Early in the spring many farmers
who had observed hessian fly control
practices were dissatisfied with their
efforts. They believed that the con-
troll measures were responsible in part
at least for the severe winter killing
of wheat. T. J. Talbort of the Uni
versity Of Missouri College Of Agri-
culture has summarized the reasons
which indicate that the recommended
tions for control of hessian fly are
beneficial;
l. Fall and winter conditions are I'M
favorable to winter wheat through the
entire wheat growing sections of the
- A4lNS0 AAdNSos IL + 81 hASoS VI AAN tiiiAS
Of seeding, or the remedial measures
for the control of the fly. This is
proved by the fact that winter wheat
was damaged severely in Illinois, In
diana, Iowa and Nebraska, where the
farmers seeded their wheat as usual
and made no special effort to control
the hessian fly, Moreover, the Mis-
souri, wheat crop this year will per-
haps on the average be better than
the wheat crops Of Kansas, Nebraska,
Iowa, Illinois and Indiana.
2. Experimental seeding plots were
established last fall in all the wheat
growing districts or sections of Mis-
souri,. The seedlings were made from
about September Is to October Is.
The results from these plots to date
show that the seedlings which were
made on good seedbeds on or soon af-
ter the fy-free dates gave better
Yields than the plots which were seed
ed earlier or later In other words,
the wheat which was seeded on a.
well made seeded, on or soon after
the fly-free date, passed the winter in
equally as good condition and in most
cases better condition than the wheat
that was sown too early.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-08-17
WAR ADDS VALUE TO
UNIVERSITIES WORK

If the work of American colleges
and universities is valuable, it should
go on more seriously now than ever
this year. This is the keynote Of mes
sages from numerous government and
military officials and men prominent
in business and professional life, and
this is the idea behind preparations at
the University of Missouri for the ses-
sion which opens September 18th.
While volunteer enlistments have
taken many who would have been in
school and the draft will take others,
President Hill says the same number
of professors is being retained and all
the University's work viii be kept at
the same high standard. The enroll
ment is expected to be affected only
slightly by the draft, as most of the
new students are below military age,
At the rate enrolment at the Uni
versity has been increasing, it is pos
sible for any falling of this year be-
cause of the war to be made up by the
usual increase due to wider knowledge
Of the school and its natural growth.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-08-17
RULES FOR JELLIES
BY M. U. WOMAN

Following are some rules for jelly
makers by Miss Louise Stanley OF the
University of Missouri home econom-
les department:
Don't use too much sugar The us.
ual rule is a cup Of sugar to a cup OF
Juice. A more successful general rule
is three-fourths Of q cup Of sugar 70
a cup Of juice. Less jelly is made but
it is better quality and has better
flavor,
Some fruits, such as peaches, pears
and sweet apples, do not make good
iellies because they contain an insult
ficient amount of acid. In this case
add lemon juice or better the crystal
of citric acid until the juice is about
as acid as good tara apples. Stir to
be sure that all crystals are dissolved.
The juice should be cooked about
half the time required to cook the jel-
~ before the sugar is applied. The
sugar should be heated in order not
to stop the cooking of the juice.
The juice should be well skinned
before the sugar is added for if it is
SKINNED afterwards much of the su-
gar is lost.
Cook until it jells or if you have a
thermometer, until the solution boils at
PIG degrees F. If jelly is cooked too
long it becomes a candy.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-08-17
LABOR BUYS LIBERTY BONDS

While it is not possible to give ex-
act figures either as to the number of
subscribers or the amount of bonds
bought, yet reports from many corpor-
atoms and firms which are large en-
ployers of labor show that the work
ing men of America were numerous
and liberal purchasers in the initial
two billion dollar issue of Liberty
Bonds.
There can be no doubt that the
working men of America are a class Of
citizens whose patriotism and ability
afford tremendous market for gov
Liberty Loan Bonds and their eXeup-
ton from all federal, state and local
taxation, except inheritance and estate
taxes, constitute them an ideal in
vestmefit for the smaller investors,
and the labor element of America
seems to have been quick to appre-
ciate the fact. That they viii be lib
eral purchasers. in the next issue of
the Liberty Loan Bonds may conf
IDENTIFY be relied on.
The working men are willing to
buy literally according to their means
and are able to buy largely in the ag-
gregate. The assistance given them
by their employers, in many instances,
in the way of arranging it so that
they could pay for the bonds by in
stallments out of their wages, to-
gether with similar facilities offered
by practically all of the banks of the
country, greatly aided the wage earn
ers of the country in their purchase of
Liberty Loan Bonds.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-08-17
SHAMEFUL ABUSE
OF HOSPITALITY

The Root commission members are
naturally putting the best face on the
situation that confronts them on their
return to the light of their experience
in Russia; but the statement of Chas.
Edward Russell. the Socialist member
of the Commission, throws a sinister
light on a certain kind of propaganda,
originating here, which did much to
hamstring the efforts of the mission
to win over the Russians to an orderly
development Of their freedom in the
interest Of a true democracy. Says
Mr.. Russell:
These propagandists, who pretend to
haev an intimate knowledge of Amer
lean conditions and American mo-
tives, informed their native country
men that the government of the Unit
ed States was more oppressive than
the old Regime at Petrograd.
This is the shame of it, that the
commission had to meet this contemp-
tible backfire. And what is worse is
the ingratitude of those of this ilk who
got back to Russia after having en-
joyed the hospitality of the United
States for years and yet were so
blindly venomous and malicious in
their mendacity. Yet the greater
shame is that they are supported in
their diatribes not against autocracy
but against free America by their CO.
workers among US, in the land that
gave and still gives them asylum.
Truly this is the land of opportunity,
even to being the promised Land,
not alone of Mary Antins, but of those
who fatten on its blessings only to
abuse it in world crisis!-Philadel-
phia Public Ledger.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-08-17
UNIVERSITY HELPS
STATE IN ROAD WORK

The Engineering Experiment Sta
ton of the University Of Missouri re-
Gently carried out an investigation of
the quality of stone and gravel
throughout the State suitable for road
making. This information is proving
of great value now in connection with
the States road building program,
and the bulletin on "Tests of Road Ma
terial in Missouri" is much in demand.
The station is now making studies in
the most satisfactory combination of
sand and gravel for mortar and con-
crete making, types of paving best
suited for Missouri towns and other
problems of this sort. The director
of the Experiment Station is E. J,
McCaustland, who is also dean of the
University of Missouri's engineering
school.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-08-17
MISSOURI PIGS TO
SOUTH AMERICA

The fame of the University of Mis-
souri, College of Agriculture livestock
herd has spread to foreign countries,
Four Poland China pigs, two bears and
two sows which were narrowed in
March, were shipped recently by the
College Of Agriculture to the Brazil
Land Cattle and Packing Co. of San
Paulo, Brazil. The pigs went from
Columbia to New York City where
they will be shipped together with
other purehred livestock purchased by
this company. The pigs were bred by
the College of Agriculture. The Col
lege also shipped one Poland China
boar to the Kansas State Agricultur-
al College and one to the Oklahoma
College of Agriculture.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-08-17

8. Practical. observing and think
ing farmers in all parts of the State
have ample proof that no mistake
was made last year by seeding lit
tie later than usual. And where the
farmers plowed their ground early,
cultivated to keep down weeds and
volunteer wheat, a substantial in
crease in the wheat yield was made in
most cases this year.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-08-17
Chronic CONSTIPATION.

1t is by no means an easy matter
to cure this disease, but it can be done
in most instances by taking Chamber
lain's Tablets and complying with the
plain printed directions that accom-
pany each package.-Obtainable ev-
erywhere.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-08-17
Stomach and Liver Troubles.

No END of misery and actual suf-
fering is caused by disorders of the
stomach and liver, and may be avoid
ed by the use of Chamberlain's Tab
lets. Give them a trial. They only
cost a quarter.-0btainable every
where.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-08-17

The present crisis suggests that
Thomas A. Edison's habits of sleep
less industry will be found more valu-
able than he expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07

taking for his subject in tho mornings
 'The Vision of the Invisible" and talk ing for his subject at night Jonah Sunday school at 9:30 at the Temple Emanu-El. Midweek service on Wednes- day evening at the Temple at o'clock.
 First Cumberland Presbyterian Church-Services at the First Cumber- land Presbyterian church, Twenty seventh street and Twelfth avenue, Norwood. The pastor, Rev. Tipton l.. Wood, will preach at Il a. m. and 7:So D. m.. Sunday school e:30, H. M Stiles, superintendent. Quarterly communion will be observed by the congregation at the Il o'clock service. Subject or morning sermon, "A Proper Begin ning;" subject of evening sermon, "The Deceitfulness of Sin" Christian En- deavor meets at 6:3G.
 First Presbyt Fourth avenue and Twenty-first street. The pastor, pr. John S. Foster, will con- duct the services at Il a. m. and 7;45
 D. m In connection with the morning service the communion will be ob- served. The morning topic will be, m Remembrance of Me-" and at 7;4o D. m.' "A Modern Figure of Life sunday school meets at 9:30 a. m. Prayer ser vice Wednesday at 7:45 D. m,
 Handley Memorial Presbyterlan Church-Corner Thirteenth avenue and Twenty fifth street, north; J. Frank Tur- ner, pastor. Sabbath school, 93O a. m.' w. G. Montgomery, superintendent Morning worship, Il a. m. Why we Celebrate the Lords Supper" Reglar quarterly communion. Evening worship TEAS o'clock, subject, '"The Open Door Midweek service of prayer. 7:45 p. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
SALTS FINE FOR
 ACHING KIDNEYS We eat too much meat which clogs Kidneys, then the
 Back hurts

Most folks forget that the kidneys, like the bowels, get sluggish and clog ged and need a flushing occasionally, else we have backache and dull misery in the kidney region. severe headaches. rheumatic twinges, torpid liver, acid stomach, sleeplessness and all sorts of bladder disorders.
 You simply must keep your kidneys active and clean, and the moment you feel an ache. or pain in the kidney region, get about four ounces of lad Salts from any good drug store here, take a. tablespoonful in a glass of water before breakfast for a few days and your kidneys will then act fine. This famous salts is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, combined with lithia, and is harmless to flush clogged kidneys and stimulate them to normal activity. It also neutra1izes the acids in the urine so it no longer irritates, thus ending bladder disorders.
 lad Salts is harMless; inexpensive; !; makes a delightful effervescent lithia- water drink which everybody should take now and then to keep their kidneys clean, thus avoiding serious comp1ica- tionS.
 A well-known local druggist says he sells lots of lad Salts to folks who be- lieve in overcoming kidney trouble while it is only trouble.-Ady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
NeM shade of Green

Shadow Lawn Green" is to be the latest addition to the list Of dress fabric shades which have been given to the fashion world with White House sanction. Shadow Lawn Green" is the new color of a silk, put out by H. R. Mallinson & Co., of New York. It was submitted to Mrs. Woodrow Wilson and her sanction was given for the use of the name. More importance than usual is attached to the bringing out of American shades at this time, since the general agitation in favor of Ameri- can made productions. The new shade is one of the grass tints and is expected to become especially popular for sport dresses. suits, coats par asoIs, etc.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
CHRISTIAN

First Christian Church-Services will be held at the First Christian church Sunday at the usual hours. Preaching by Rev. William E. Sweeney of Evans vile, Ind, nephew of pr. Z T. Swee- ney, acting pastor of this church. The Rev MT. Sweeney is a. member or the third generation of preachers bear ing his name and has the reputation of being one of the best He ex- changes pulpits with his uncle Sunday. Sunday school at 9:45, with D. B. Pen nington, superintendent.
 Fifty-seventh Street Christian-Rev. Lyman E. Page will preach both morn ing and evening. Subjects, Il a. m., "Busy Hands," Feel 9-10; 7:45 p. m., "Lifters." Heb. 12-12:13. Sunday school 10 a. m., R. H. Carter, superintendent.