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Meade County news., 1917-04-05

Gives s2,5oo to 6elgians.-wichita
raised $2,5OO for the Belgian relief
fund. 1t will be turned over to Joe
T. Marshall of Concordia, Kas., vino
will take the Kansas fund of $4,000
to Belgium
Meade County news., 1917-04-05

Walks 18 Miles to DriII-Merle
Stiles, a farmer boy who lives near
Everett, recently enlisted in the Hor-
ton National Guard company. He
walks from his home to the armory
and back again, eighteen miles, in or
der to learn the rudiments of military
training.
Meade County news., 1917-04-05

Scarlet Fever at K. U.-Another
case of scarlet fever was discovered
among the students of the university
last night when the illness Of James
M. Scott, a junior in the college from
Mankato. was SO diagnosed. Scott is
the fourth student who has recently
been stricken by scarlet fever.
Meade County news., 1917-04-05

Farmers Fight Car Thieves
Aroused by four motor thefts in the
last two weeks, the farmers of Tai.
mage organized and offer $500 reward
for conviction Of anyone stealing a
car from fhat townobfn
Meade County news., 1917-04-05

Frontiersman Dead.-John r. Cook
a pioneer frontiersman, Civil Wal
veteran, author and lecturer, died the
other night at his home in Wulburton
Funeral services were held at the
Soldiers Home at Fort Dodge.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30
Japanese Vegetables

Very little meat is produced - con sumed in Japzn. the people depending Inaialy on vegetables. such aS rice, fish certain ealhS such ss tiger lily and Sexweed. which are very nouriShins and different from anything found along our seSeoaSs-
 Peas sad eeaas are largely ealtivst- ed in lapan. which resemble our bush beans, and are very prolihe. including twenty or more varieties. radlSAeS. in all sizes which weigh fram haS $ pound to $ pound
 Cacusahers include the climbing vS- riety. which has been lnsrO3ueeSi ii. this country; carrots ot large sire snd fine flavor; esSp,Sats, turnipS and s pumpkin which in sire and flavor Ii. ivSls our best. excellent as pie nll- ing CT cooked S we cook turnipS. The Judo compares fSyorshly with aspGra, gus
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30
BUFF COCHIN BANTAM HENS
Make Ideal Mothers, According to Kan sas Expert-liaht in Weight and
 Seldom Break an Egg.

Buff cochin bantam hens make ideal mothers. asserts N. L. Harris, super intendent ef the poultry plant at the Kansas State Agricultural college. Their tendency toward setting and their light weight make them desir- able for breeding purposes.
 Buff Cochin bantams are quite in disposition" said Mfr. Harris. and are not inclined To trail their chicks around in tall weeds and grasses. These lit tie mothers are always on the alert for enemies, and will fight 6 dog. cat, or hawk h protecting their chicks 9th er varieties of hantamS vary in their values as mothers. according to their dispositions.
 "It has been found desirable 10 use hantanlS for ine8hating and breeding purposes when eggs of great value are purchased. since hantams are light in weight and seldom break an egg.
 The Kansas state game warden in his efforts to replenish the quail supply in the state utilized buf cochin bantam hens in incubating the eggs secured from Texas. These hens were used also for broodins the young quail. This is practically the only method by which quail can be raised, for they are delicate when young. and require the constant attention of 8 good mother"
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30
FLIES IRRITATE LIVE STOCK
Summer-Any Repellant Used Must Stick to Hair.

The live stock always suffer more or less from attacks of flies in summer. Ticks, in those sections still infested, also become more numerous and do more injury as fall approaches. No satisfactory method of protecting live stock from flies has yet been found. Any material used must remain on the hair and skin to be effective and this sticky material collects dust and dirt and In some cases seems to do as much harm as the files. When flies are extremely numerous or trouble some keeping the animals in the sta hles or In dark shady places protected from the flies during the day may be necessary or some of the fly repellants may be used.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30
NEED FOR INCREASED PORK PRODUCTION

of himself more quickly than he can
 by the hand-fed route, and It has the added merit of being the cheapest way
 of producing pork. A SOW when she is not developing litter or nursing pigs can In summer time be placed
 in pasture and given very little grain. In winter, possibly the cheap est maintenance ration is eembina- ton of grain and hay, such as corn. wheat. rye, or barley, and alfalfa, cle- yer. cowpeas or soy-bean hay. The grain should be limited to one or two pounds per hundred pounds live weight per day. Sows should be given all the hay they will clean up Sows which show exceptionally rundown condi- tions from suckling their pigs should be separated from the herd and fed grain until they regain breeding eondi- tion. Where pastures are very luXu-
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30
Short and to the Point.

One of the shortest summings-up on record Is believed to be that delivered by the late Commissioner Kerr at the Old Bailey in case where man WAS charged with being in the unlawful possession of gold watch and chain.
 The appearance of the prisoner Ger, sainly did not correspond with the le- gitimate possession Of such costly or, naments. but he asserted his innocence of the charge and declared that he had found ths watch and chain on the pavement.
 The judge locked as the man in the dees and then at the men in the box
 "Gentlsmea of the jury he said -'I have walked over the paYemeatS oi London during the last forty years and I've never found gold watch and chain there yet. Consider your yer. dict ss,'-I.eation Tt-RttS
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30

flour to make SucceSSful Dreau, uSinS one part of whole wheat or white flour to two parts of barley flour. Barley meal has similar texture to corn meal. both the flour and the meal may be obtained in many sections of the country and as the increasing demand for it grows, will be more commonly in the smaller markets. Barley cook cry is being revived because of the lack of wheat flour, and we are beginning to appreciate it's value as food.
 Barley Pone.-Add two cupfuls of milk to one cupful of cooked hot hom- iny grits or rice three tablespoonfuls of butter. then cool and add tt half tea spoonful of salt, q cupful of barley meal sifted with two teaspoonfuls of baking powder, then add two well-beat- en eggs; pour into q buttered dish and bake in q moderate oven 45 minutes. Serve from the dish, cut in triangular shapes.
 Breakfast Food.--Add q half cupful of barley meal to two cupfuls of boil ing water and half teaspoGnful of Sait. COOK III uouble DoIieI oile HUT or in a fireless cooker over night. Serve with cream and sugar. Figs, dates or raisins may be added if desired.
 Barley Scones.=Take cupful each of whole wheat flour. eupful of bar ley meal, half teaspoonful of salt, two teaspoonfuls of baking powder, two tablespoenfuls of beef drippings. or any sweet fat. three=fourths of cupful of sour milk CT sour cream may be substituted. emitting the drippings and d half of teaspoonful of soda. If the fat is used, cut t in as for pastry and proceed as usual in the mixing. Roll out half-inch thick and cut in dfa- mond shapes. Brush with egg and sprinkle with sugar
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30

the oven or around the stove to dry as quickly as possible. Corn should be put in the trays for drying within an hour from the time fl is pulled from the stalk. This insures a fine sweet flavor. The corn is soaked and cooked in the same water until tender. then dressed with cream and dash of salt and pepper, making dish that may. but never has, been equaled.
 saIted 6eans.-Take young tender string beans. preferably in the fall. string and cut them as for the table. In 8 stone crock put layer Of coarse salt just covering the bottom Then put in 6 layer of raw beans about an inch deep, another layer of salt. just covering the beans and so on. ending with the salt. Tie 8 piece of muslin over the top of the jar and in a day or two they will settle. and more beans, and more salt may be added. Crooks holding several quarts are set in the cellar. where the beans will keep their color and flavor. When wanted. remove a few and soak them over night changing the water occa- sionally until they are right for eating.
 Canning Tomatoes-Seald the toma. toes and remove the stem end care fully. plunge in cold water to hold the eolering matter near the surfqce. then remove the skins and pack whole in jars. adding a teaSpOontul of salt to every quart Of the tomatoes. Place on a rack in boiler and cover the jars 10 the depth of an inch above the highest jar. When they begin to boil count the time and cook thirty minutes for quarts and twenty for pints. The tops should be screwed down light. When removing them be sure to tighten the tops. pressing down the edge of the
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30

Esd nasas co>t thIs country S2Sl- Qssl0sa 5 year. acearilHs to !. |. Pen aynseker highway economist ia tae United States of5ce of public raads Accor5Ing te his figures oRr annual hSulsse ES S50eooo0 tons. averzSas esSht miles
 The stem end af 8 potato IS the end tAaS waS attached to the vine he oa- f=zssse essS k tAs See3 end The Sees end might he called sAe Top ef ths patate and the Ssem eEa the hattna The buds q the seed end swell and SroW Ersz-
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30
LIME APPLIED WITH ALFALFA
Work Should Be Done After Flowing ard Preferably Three CT Four
 Weeks Sefcre Seeding

Lime should be applied after blow iae. and preferably three CT four weeks before seeding alfalfa. in order thst il may become thoroughly Incor- porated with the soil. II is often prac- teal. especially when using ground limestone. to apply the lime 10 the crop preceding. h order that there may he time for it to become thoroughly available for the alfalfa
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30

fF'rom the United States Department of
 Agrieulture)
 A SOW is good investment. This Is true even in these strenuous times of high prices of food concentrates, say specialists of the United States department of agriculture. The quo tations on these feeds are controlled to q considerable extent by the price Tt which meat animals sell. Hence concentrates usually command high 1 figure when hogs on the hoof at large packing centers sell at more than 16 cents per pound. However, record 1 prices for swine as we'll as feed con centrates have been q great incentive to farmers to leash in all the hogs available. That many sows have been l included is evident from the fact that on April l the correspondent of the i bureau of crop estimates reported ap- proXimately three per cent fewer sOws on farms in the United States than year before Further. thls Is the first year that the supply has not increased since 1913.
 Many Sows Sacrificed.
 At this time the marketing of SOW that can or has been bred Is fairly comparable to killing the goose that laid the golden egg" Although the fecundIty of swine Is well appreci- ated by farmers, at times some are sac rificed when little forethought would cause them to be retained. Breeding sows multiply five or six times as rap idly as other meat animals. They have an average litter of five or six pigs, and may be bred twice a year. al- though three times in two years ac- cords more with current farm practice The filters increase In size, on the average. until sows are five or six years old. However. a large proportion of the sows are sold after producing one or two litteIs, and before they have reached the period of greatest useful ness. Occasionally sows are unsuit- able for breeding because of their elum- siness, high" condition, inactivity. or harrenness. and these. of course. go to market when of proper weight, but the total sews of this class Is mere hagatelle.
 Hogs Utilize Waste.
 In these days when labor is high and also scarce on many farms. the hog may afford "a way out" Hogs utilize refuse and waste grains. dam- aged grains. and garbage: garnered grain behind cattle or shattered grain in harvest fields, and utilizing slaugh- terhouse hy-products and dairy by products They are also largely self feeders The modern farm cafeteria gives pig chance 10 make hog
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30

come broken by the wind.
 4 small salt sack folded many times until small square is formed, then slipped Into clothespin makes good griddle pan greaser. The cloth may be renewed whenever necessary.
 When driving with a small child, if her dress is spread so you can sit upon It, you will be able to support a rath- CT small child safely and still manage the reins. One mother padded q small box for her small child when driving in the auto. The child was comfortable and so was the mother, as she did not fear for it's safety.
 The children love to cut out pie lures of fruit from catalogues and one housewife pastes them on her cans of fruit instead of labels, making a most misunderstanding fruit closet.
 Never try to pick up bits of glass. Wet woolen cloth and pat 1t around in the glass. The fragments will cling to fl and the hands are saved the dan ger.
 X thrifty wife keeps a list of the things she needs to have attended to about the house. This list is placed where her husband is sure to see it, and when each is attended to Is checked of.
 Frosted Date Cakes.-Beat a third Of cupful of shortening, add a cupfnl of sugar and two eggs well-heaten. a half eupful of milk. one and three fouFths cupfuis of flour sifted with two teaspoonfuls of baking powder, fourth Of d teaSpoonful each of cloves and nutmeg. a half teaspoonful of cin- namon. Bake in gem pans. Cover with freSung and decorate with a Sranpd data
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30
TOLD IN A PARAGRAPH

T. appears thst smokers are throw- inr away annually about 500 tons of valnshle material. the ashes of the to- haeeo they consume
 Although there Is g larger habit able area in South Anerics than in North Araersca. there are 00ay hSaf as many people h the southern sseEsiaeat.
 The p@arg lS growing la popular f2- va- more rapldly than the aaaraeasl sCaarsias 70 the foreign trade depart uent of the Natto1Sl C1tx bank.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30

feel it my duty to emphasize that inc food situation is one of utmost gravity. which, unless 1t be solved, may possibly result in the collapse of eY- erything we hold dear fin civilization; The only hope Is by the elimination or waste ana actual and rigorous self sacrifice on the part of American peo. pie We do not ask that they should starve themselves. but that they should eat plenty. wisely and without waste, Herbert Hoover.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30
USE JUDGMENT WITH HORSES
Troubles of Stomach and Bowels Are Too Freouent-Remose Hind
 Shoes When on Grass

Affections of the stomach and bow els in horses brought on by incorrect feeding and watering are far too nu- merous. To reduce as much as possible the number of accidents 10 horses ST grass see that their hind shoes are removed. To prevent serious injury by kicks. and keep your horses as far away from ditches and barbed wire as you can.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30
DISEASES OF GARDEN CROPS
Much of Trouble Due .o Poor Soil Con. di.ion-Gcod Drainage and Deep
 Working Urged.

Many garden crops are attacked by bacterial diseases due 10 poor soil con dition and this is particularly true ot old gardens. Good drainage and deep and thorough working will aid much. as kin the application of land plaster or gypsum. or wood ashes. or othe- alkaline matter.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30

Al oShuNlNh AoA state occasions when most nourish- ing one Is needed is one of peanut but ter used as filling between two thin slabs of sweet chocolate.
 Take equal parts of diced banana ana pineapple, mashed to a pulp, and mix with strawberry jam. This is a great favorite with the boys.
 Mix together the solid portion of ripe tomatoes, diced cucumber, chop ped chives or onion tops and crushed we'll cooked bacon with cottage cheese. Spread on buttered rye bread.
 X thin slice of salt pork dipped in batter and fried nice brown, then placed between layers of chow chow on buttered bread is tasty sandwich well liked.
 Spinach well cooked and seasoned and rubbed with hard-cooked egg.
 Raisin bread cut in heart shapes and spread with fudge enriched with nut meats is sweet sandwich which will take the place of cake. These may be made in the ordinary way or the hot fudge may be poured on the slices and allowed to cool before the top slice is added.
 Lima beans put through sieve, sea soned with melted butter. q little onion juice and pinch of mustard. few chopped olives and dash of tomato catsup spread on brown bread.
 Corn Dainties.-Put we'll popped corn through the food chopper with a rew walnut meats. add a little melted butter and the beaten white of an egg with two tablespoonfuls of sugar. Spread on round crackers sandwich fashion and decorate the top with the same mixture and the half of n walnut meat. Bake in the oven until brown
 Patty Pie.-Ffn large paper ice cases with any seasonabte fruit cooked in sirup and top the fruit with ice cream, spread around the edges and flute with q fork. Mark q leaf in the center to re- semble pie and serve at once.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30
nosion Pictures ~Ealt.s :

After E,eElas pieeRre reel has heea made it must be ~s<3ited- "a somewhat the Saas method zs is : manuscript This operation Is performed by the eSal- tor making his efrecsion n alcssrfng machine ss the resl Is worked CT Ia front c. him
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30

Nut and Cheese Rosst-Ceok two tablespoonfuls of chopped onions in q tablespoonful of butter add three fourths of a cupful of water and cook until the onion is tender. add cupful of chopped nut meats, a cupful of cheese. i eupful of bread crumbs, salt and pepper to taste. the grated rind of lemon and the juice of half lemon. Turn into a buttered mold and bake twenty minutes. Decorate with lemon and parsley.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30
'Ho KTIQHEN
 GBINE f9=H $

cover with the handle of a knife to be sure that there is no way for bacteria to enter. To further secure the fruit dip the can tops into hot paraffin and place in cool dark eel lar
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30

" tICOIIIt IluI IIIUSt following may be suggestive.
 Gooseberry jam mixed with cream cheese. or chopped C Il erri e S mixed " i [ h c ct [ q 2 Q cheese.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30

contains much protein as hard wheat. It fur
 nishes starch, fat and
 mineral matter in equal amounts with wheat. As barley lacks gl u { e n. wheat flour must be add ed to barley meal or
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30
Wealth and Happiness

Many who seem to be struggling with diversity are happy. whilst some in the midst q riches are miserable; that is the case when the former bear the pressure with eonstaney and the latter employ their wealth thoughtless- lv.-TacfruS.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30

to that of canned corn. Select young ears. husk and plunge into boiling water and boil five min utes to set the milk. Slice from the cob and arrange on the drying trays. spreading as thin ly as possible. put into
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30


 tired nerves, says the oeuliSt.
 Paint hoops green and Use them as supports fp4 hy- drangea bushes, pc onies and other bushy plants which fall down and ha-
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30
Weeo ard Cultivate.

Keep the garden growing hy weed ing ard caluvatng. Cultivate even though there gre no weeds II Will Keep the plants growfns better
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30
.. ha4 h4~s4e
Talks Like a Man.

The gray parrot of western Africa iS ereditel with having a greater now. CT or initiating the human voice than any oird of the species It has long been favorite and is the subject of many stories of greater or less cred. ihiIIty.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30
The Nviss ssunninn Rird

Before { thunderstorm the Austra. Han huuEllg bird covers the toD nf it's nest with eo5weh. which Is 6 non. conductor Of electricity.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30
ss Mercy

one os the largest and uaaSt camhe-~ some forms q money is found h Cen stral Africa where he natives 1se | cr1cifora insss ot eorrsz ere oyer ten tacAes soaS.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30

And the pIowman settles the share More deep in the grudging cIod: For he saith. .tThe wheat is my care, And the rest is the will of God"
 -kipling
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30
u.-. ur.esi.bIe E..s

When shearing the sheep marx the ewes that for any reason + is coaSd- cred best 70 dispose o< later oa
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30
Has Another Thi,. co,

The man who thinks ha k,a,,.s .. .p generally marries woman rha teaches him lot more.-Bostoa Tran- script
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30
Essential System.

System is necessary in al things and in nothing more than in butter making
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30
 Careful cf Vines

Do not disturb the vines or peas or ing
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30
keec Bugs Away.

Keep the bugs of potatoes. Ar senate Of lead CT paris green will do the work.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30

lis not in growing like a tree. In bulk. doth make man better be. No digest of laws like the law of di- gestion.
 Moore.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30
Sows at a Premium.

SoWS a1 Premtun1.
 Breeding sows are at q premium. and the demand for young stock is un- preeedented. The hog buyers state in their reports that they are compelled to take anything that looks like a hog The fiuctuation in the number of hogs in the United States Is subject largely to the fluctuations in the tinan- cial condition of the country. The high prices paid for hogs are a big in- dueement to farmers to market their hogs. and as stated before. the high prices of corn caused them to cut loose during the latter part of the year. The high prices paid for hogs and an increasing export trade are the two main factors which make the hog busi- ness especially attractive at the pres ent time.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30

Better to search the fields for health unbought than pay the doctor for nauseous draught.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30
BARLEY DISHES $.

Barley has been used for years in in valid cookery for breths and as infant
 fond Hiph-prade barley
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30
HELPFUL HINTS FOR HOUSE
 WIVES.

Close your eyes when using the tele- phone This not only rests the eyes
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30
PRESERVING FRUITS AND VEGE.
 TABLES FOR WINTER.

To save cans for fruits 1t is wise to dry corn and many prefer the flavor
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30
TASTY EATS.

A sandwich filling is so often used and a variety of combinations are so
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30
n zter fer eD.

Celery ueeas plenty of water for tts heS- deyslorneat-
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-30

riant it Is possible to carry breeding sows on pasture alone. but the most palatable hay will not keep sows In good breeding condition if fed alone.