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The sun., 1918-12-22

Max Selling. % West Fifty-ninth
street, puts up a varnlsh for wooden
plant labels convenient for the
use of amateur gardeners. Nurs-
erymen paint heavy labels to pre-
vent their rotting of in the ground
and the lettering or wording OF the
labels is done with paint and brush
When varnish is used the lettering
can be done with a pencil having a
large lead. The label is then var
nished. which preserves the pencil
marks and the label
Labels can be vanished quicker
than they can be painted, and the Job
is not so mussy. and a varnish label
will not rot quickly. 1t pays to use
thick labels, as they last much longer
than the thin ones.
The sun., 1918-12-22
FERTILIZERS PoRHoME PLANTS

Small quantities of bone meal and
wood ashes stirred into the soil at the
top of the pots in which palms arc
growing will cause them to thrive,
providing they are properly watered
and kept clean.
Watering with ammonia water may
be an easier method of encouraging
growth. Use a teaspoonful of am
monia to a quart OF water. This can
be used occasionally on most house
plants.
The sun., 1918-12-22

quently results from over watering
which sours the soil and makes It un-
At for the plants.
Never allow surplus water to re-
main in pot saucers. Never water
the plants until the surface OF the soil
is moderately dry.
Sprinkle the foliage OF the plants or
wash occasionally to keep free from
dust.
The sun., 1918-12-22
BIRDS PROTECTED.

1t is unlawful to kill any OF the fol-
lowing birds and many others at any
time: Band tailed pigeons. common
ground doves, wood ducks, swans,
grosbeaks and nighthawks. Who has
seen any Of these wild birds in recent
years? The law is 700 late to save
swans. which were once plentiful In
this country. Humming birds. once
plentiful wherever there was a flower
garden, are almost never seen now.
All shore birds are also protected,
grosbeaks. meadow larks, orioles, rob-
ms swallows. Hangers. wax wings.
whip poor-wills, woodpeckers and all
perching birds which feed entirely or
chiefly on insects; gulls, herons looms.
terms and others are also protected
permanently.
The sun., 1918-12-22

Good, rich garden soil two parts and
one part sand makes very good pot
ting soil. One-twentieth part bone
meal added to the mixture will make
the plants thrive.
The very best potting soil is made Of
compost in place of garden soil. The
compost is made by cutting sod and
piling UP two layers OF sod. grass side
down. On this throw layer Of ma
nure and continue building up in this
way, a layer Of sod and a layer f
manure. When the compost heap has
laid year 1t is ready for use.
The sun., 1918-12-22
BATHING HOUSE PLANTS.

Ferns in pots should have the soil
kept slightly moist all the time. The
drainage must be good. Place the
plants in a tub and give them a bath
with weak suds made from good soap.
Ivory soap is excellent. The bath re-
moves dust and insect parasites. Rinse
on the suds Immediately.
Aspidistras, palms. ivies. rubber
plants and other foliage plants will be
benefited by an occasional bath to free
the foliage from accumulated dust.
The sun., 1918-12-22

The National League for Women's
Service. 257 Madison avenue, wants
every soldier boy in the hospitals
around Greater New York TO receive a
flower Christmas morning,
The florists have promised to give all
they can, but more flowers are needed.
So the league is appealing to indi-
Wduals, Every little bit helps. Those
VINO have greenhouse or conserva-
tory are asked TO send a few flowers
TO the National League headquarters
Christmas eve. Even a few. Six car
The sun., 1918-12-22
ELIzABETH, N. j.. December ..

There are no red pansies and no
blue roses. believe have seen quite
all the shades Of panstes grown. and
there are no true red pansies, such
red as we find commonly in the red
geralium.
The blue rose is not blue but is far
from it. 1t is, however, the nearest
approach to blue that we have in
roses. For blue the delphiniums give
the true color.
The sun., 1918-12-22
FARMERS POOR BUSINESS MEN.

Farmers should strive to be better
business men. A New Jersey farmer
from whom several barrels Of potatoe,
were ordered last autumn has never
sent the bill for them and his address
has been lost by the man who bought
them. The farmer is probably taking
his satisfaction by calling the city
man a thief instead of sending a re-
quest for his pay.
A New York farmer accepted an
order for several barrels of apples
In the early autumn, agreeing to shin
them the middle OF November. Tho
apples were never shipped and no
explanation can be obtained, as no
reply is made to letters.
The suppOsition is that the farmer
later obtained better price than he
first sold them for and is not man
enough TO write the purchaser say
Ing so or giving him an opportunity
to pay more. The price was set by
the farmer himself.
The purchaser refused several or
portunities to buy other apples. stand
ing by his purchase, and as IL result
is left without apples. The farmers
action was both dishonest and mean.
Nicotine sulphate or tobacco extract
Is deadly poison, 1t is commonly
used about gardens and should be
carefully and plainly labelled poison.
Then keep 1t out OF the way, where II
will be safe Two gardeners. cclebrat-
ing the signing OF the armistice ac-
cidently drank a little nicotine sui
plate and instantly dropped dead.
The sun., 1918-12-22

forms the edible part should not be
grown in very rich or freshly MANFRED
soil. as this has a tendency to stimu-
late the development Of the mass OF
fine rootets and results in forced or
double tap roots. Conversely, the soil
for head or leaf crops should be as
rich as possible and plenty Of water
should be provided.
CHAs. G. NJ. STEWART.
Elizabeth, n. j., Dec 13.
The sun., 1918-12-22
o Christmas, merry Christmas:

o Christmas, merry Christmas;
Is 1t really come again,
With its memories and greetings,
With its JOY and with its pain7
There's a minor in the carol,
And a shadow in the light.
And a spray OF cypress twining
With the holly wreath tonight.
And the hush is never broken
BY laughter light and low.
As we listen in the starlight
To the bells across the snow"
FRANCES RIDLEY HAvERoAf.,
The sun., 1918-12-22

Geraniums in window gardens will
bloom better IL the roots are permitted
to become somewhat potbound and
the soil is not kept too wet
The sun., 1918-12-22

To THE EDITOR GARDEN DEPART MESr
or The SuN-Sir: With reference
TO the article on THE Tap Root"
by Susan P. Dixie, possibly it may in
The sun., 1918-12-22

nations will brighten the Christmas
morning of six wounded soldiers. If
those who haven't greenhouses will
send even small contribution it will
help' Even ten cents! If 10000 people
were to send ten cents each the bed
sides Of several thousand boys would
be frightened.
Contributions of money may he
sent any time until December "a.
Flowers should be delivered Christmas
eve Don't forget the address. 257
Madison avenue
The sun., 1918-12-22

meet beauty everywhere little realize
what 1t means TO a wounded trooper
when even a single pink or rose is
placed in his thin hand, or what mem
cries II may awaken. memories which
perhaps may help to win back health
and strength. e I. FARRINGroN.
The sun., 1918-12-22

Mix honey with minced meats OF
almond. hickory, pecans or English
walnuts and make into sandwiches
with small baking powder biscuits.
This is the next best thing to honey
spread over hot biscuits
The sun., 1918-12-22

A note from Arthur Brentano o:
Brentano's. Fifth avenue at Twenty
seventh street states that some very
interesting old gardening books are
on hand Just at this time.
The sun., 1918-12-22
LARGE ASPARAGUS, RHUBARB
AND WlTLOOF CHICORY ROOTS

TOT Forcing IN cellar or greenhouse du-.
Ing winter: these delicious vegetable,
easily grown and may bs had fresh A.
crisp all winter. Catalogue and euturt
Hurry Z. sQCIREs. Good Ground. ny
The sun., 1918-12-22
SWINE


BE1IROSE STOCK FARMS. Rtchto-H y
Y, now offer choice number OF Rnr,s.
tered Duroc Jersey sows bred for s7rInK
farrow. Also service hoars ard BABY
Durocs at So each. Express raid
pnland china PIGS breeding Prospects Only. T.,
WYNN O"''u ~ Produce OF Modern Il 4 T-r,
Celebrities. DR.. Knox. p. y. Box 50, DanLu'F,
Conn
The sun., 1918-12-22
CATS.

BEAtTIFC1i ANGORA Cats and XII.
tens; make the best ratters fs On IN
Stamp for reply. BAY VIEW FARM Noi'n
Haven, Maine.
The sun., 1918-12-22
FARM PRODUCE.
FRESH SAUSAGE AND sCRAPPLE

FHESH HNUSAGE MD sCKAPPLE
Direct from the farm. Fresh Sausage
81 cts. per ID: Smoked. IS ctr: sausaKa
Meat, ~ cts. per H.: Scrapple 20 cts PEI
10. Made from choicest farm raised meat
Prepaid in orders OF lbs or more Les,
than lbs, 10 cts. additional for postage
packing, SC. Cash must accompany or1a-,
also checks accepted 4 trial VIII Convlncs
that our products arc the best obtalnah..
E. III. GOOD & son, Route 7. Lancaster Pa
The sun., 1918-12-22
HONEY.

ONLY sweet our forefathers know: pu,.
New York State Bee made honey. & in
pals. fl.65: 10 Id. pail. ;3.20, and s0 H.
can. 1850; delivered TO your door: either
Clover or Buckwheat flavor.
The Deroy Taylor Co.. Newark New yorL
The sun., 1918-12-22

VEhMUNI FJhE MHFLE SVHUp
Absolutely pure, finest quality. $3.50 "a,
half gal, so. Pure Honey, SI25 : H. cav.
Id. can, 1915. Vermont Maple Syrup Co.
Wellington Market New York.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-30
ELSIE FERGUSON
KEENEY HEADLINER

with Elsie Ferguson heading the
photoplay program and Ben Hamey
and company heading the vaudeville
bill Keeneys has the best show this
week that ever played this city. This
might we'll be called a novelty show.
Every act and every photoplay entire
ly different make this a big summer
show from start to finish
Elsie Ferguson In her play of mill
tary life, 1.-THE Rose of the World"
introduces q novelty SO unique and
original that the audience fairly
gasped with astonishment. The com
pany supporting Elsie is far above the
average and the gowns and settings
of the usual ramount-Artcraft
standard.
William Duncan lives up to his rep
utation for being the greatest actor on
the screen in his latest episode of "A
Fight for Millions" a moonlight ride
across the snowfields of the pttur-
esoue northwest being one Of the
nrettiest scenes ever shown in this
+beater. "Iron STAR" his faithful
friend, comes in for a share Of the
honors.
AS an extra photop1ay attraction
big f1ve-reel Vita graph story of life
among the simple peasants Of Italy is
| shown.
| The TO 10 comedy this week con-
| tains moro than the usual number Of
1aughab1e situations. Once again the
| Screen MAGAZINE shows the various
| battlefield scenes so familiar to read
ers Of the war news. Only by running
= continuous show with no irtern0ie-
sion can the management show all t~e
| bic photop1ava.
i On the vaudeville bill thrnn big nov
! eTtv acts seldom seen outside Of the
| large CITY houses arc shown. A dane
ing act by four cxtror0o7v clever GIRLS
| Introduces y series Of dancos that are
| oil the rage a+ present in Now York
A com edv sketch with n very original
plot gives Henrietta TTendrio17e md
corn nanv n chance TO sine and d0ncn.
Ben Hamey and company cause
more laughter than any act seen here
this season in a, reDertoFy of odd
southern melodies and dances. Ben
once more shows his marvellous ability.
A new serial starting Wednesday has
the beautiful Santa Clara valley of
California for the opening scenes.
"Brass Bullets" the title of this mill
tary serial, will pay particular atten-
ton to western scenes.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-30
KNIGHT OF BATH FUGITIVE
Fails to Appear AS Ordered and Po-
lice TheOrize Whether Water Killed
Him Or He Failed to Obey.

The police are seeking the youth
who was sentenced yesterday to take
a bath. Whether he is a fugitive
from justice, q victim OF the much
needed bath or whether he has not
yet finished the big job he had on his
hands is uncertain. All the 1nembe
of the police department are theoriz-
ing on the cause of the boys failure
to appear at the police Headquarters
Prosecutor klett, sustained bv
other officers who saw the boy, are of
the opinion that the boy has not fin
ished his bath.
One of the officers insists that the
boy visited police headquarters and
he beamed SO brightly as a result of
the bath that he escaped unrecog-
nized by the officers who scrutinized
him.
At least so far as Prosecutor Klett
is concerned he stands as q fugitive
and the police will try to round him
up
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-30
E{1EYa ,EH.21aP

we offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
yard for any case of Catarrh that can
rot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
Halls Catarrh Cure has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past
thirty-five years, and has become
known as the most reliable remedy for
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru
the Blood on the Mucous surfaces, ex-
pelIing the Poison from the Blood and
healing the diseased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Cure for a short time you will see q
great Improvement in your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh
Cure at once and get rid Of catarrh.
Send for testimonials. free.
r. J. CHENEY &, CO., Toledo, Ohio,
Sold by all Druggists, 75a.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-30
OE TAXES.
Be Paid to Col
OmorTOw Night.

S5UU,UU0 has been
1hr this year by Tax
Adotte LOOMS on the
6b1s during the month
1le total amount to be
property taxes is about
knd the collector expects
R1f million dollars will be coll
Before closing time tomorrow.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-30
IN THE CITY COURT.

Pugliese & SgWbate have been sued
through Attorney Greenstcin by y. d.
L1pman and Samuel Rather for $500.
The action is brought to recover on
rent due. Judgment to recover $500
and costs of $3.50 has been render
ed in favor of the American Pump "
Engineering Co, against oscar IL.
kraus by default. Louis l1utleWlcz
has brought suit against Jerry Mar
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-30
CLOSING OUT GROCERY.
Curtis Hail Decides 70 Give Up Tong
Established Main Street Business.

Halls grocery store. a fixture on
Main street for the past SO years, will
soon cease to be, as the present man
ageE, Curtis A. Hail, has decided to
dispense with the buness and viii
conduct q clesing-eut sale this week.
Halls grocery store has been ore of
the leading stores in the city for over
three decades. For ST years it was
conducted by the late II. A. Hail, and
snee he retired from active manage
ment, and also since his death, it
has been conducted by his son. Curtis
Hall.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-30
City Advertisement
Personal Tax Notice,

Commencing Monday July 29th,
the office OF the Personal Tax Collec-
tor will be open from A, M, to 9
p. NJ, every day until Saturday, Aug
ust 9rd. This Is the last week to pay
Personal Tax, No other notice re-
ouired by law and prosecutions will
start Immediately,
CHAS. J. ELLTOTT,
Special Personal Tax Collector.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-30
IIARGREAVIES IN RUSSIA.
Former Deputy City Clerk, Now Army
Captain, in Land OF Former Gar.

Captain Harry y. lIargreaves, for
morly city clerk and now adjutant
Of the @O1st United states Infantry,
has arrived i'll Russia With q con-
tingont Of the American Expeditions
airy forces, according to a cablegram
received by his Wife last night.
Captain Hargreaves was former
deputy city clerk and was also regi-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-30

that Ableman turned from one side
of the street to the other.
Boys living on Arch street are MAX
ing a practice OF throwing stones at
passing automobiles. Arrests will be
made If the police can get the Offend
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-30
AUTOS COLLIDE

Automobiles owned by B. Abelman
Of Willow street and Martin Nelson
of Wethersfield collided last evening
on East Main street. Both machines
were slightly damaged. 1t is claimed
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-30

dame, through Attorney f. b. Hun
gerford. The action is based on the
trespass of horse, which damaged
Dutewicz's homo garden. Judge f.
u. ITungerford issued the writ.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-30

mental sergeant-major of the old
First Regiment After completing a
course at the first Plattsburg Train
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-30

t and Mr.. and Mrs. john
~ of Meriden are spending
Ief,. vacation at Cozy Beach.
II Goodness of Aunt Delia's Bread
8dvt
A bicycle was stolen from the
Aar Of 7. G.. Hughes yard at 81
#aple street, last evening.
Fipenen held practice drills last
sening. Engine Company No. 4 an6
look & Ladder No. drilled.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-30

ing camp he was commissioned a cap
tain and since that time has been sta,
toned at Camp Devens.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-30

gIlH VIII Contribute the MAJOR pOF@
H410n OF this amount. The American
Hardware corporation will pay S147,-
427g2i Landers, Ffary &c Clark, $751;
2es.e5 Stanley Works, $BT,270.42j
Stanley Rule &c Level, $52,461,55. The
tax collectors office Will be open until
7 o'clock this evening and until 8
o'clock tomorrow evening.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-02-21
REDUCING LABOR

So many young men having been
called from the farms for service, it
is evident that we will have labor
shortage this year. This can be part
ly overcome by proper planting of the
crops. Such crops should be planted
that will distribute the labor out well
over the season, thus making use of
the labor during longer period. which
is more satisfactory to the laborer,
and less expensive to the farmer Some
plans for the farmer on the dry land
to keep in mind are:
First: Have one or more cash crops
such as winter wheat and beans; this
gives ready money for taxes. interest
and improvements. Second: Milk a
few cows, keep plenty of poultry and
pigs, and raise a good garden. This
should furnish good living for the
family; Third: Keep live stock, ro-
tate crops. including some legume
furnishes the means fer soil building.
Fourth: Raise corn for silage, and for
grain to feed; raise other forage crops
to provide feed for the stock. This
saves buying, and means more profits.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-02-21
GEORGEH. THOMPSON
LOANS

lieve in religious democracy. We
know the early church began as a
democracy, and We know that the fu-
ture United Protestant Church must
be founded on the principles of de-
mocracy. II a democratic form of
government of the people, by the "eo-
pie, and for the people, is essential to
world peace, it is also essential to re-
ligious peace and harmony. Every
man must be allowed to form his own
creed in regard tc all doctrines not es-
sential to salvation.
Therefore, in every movement for a
united Protestant Church, our hat is
in the ring. If the people are ready
TO make history in this community by
forming Union Christian church,
with representative form of govern
ment, broad enough to receive all VIII !,
sincerely believe in God and desire to
dedicate their lives to the service of
Him under the leadership of Jesus
Christ. am with you. You may count
on me- But am here to help put all
narrow sectarian creeds into the bot
tomless pit and seal them up with all
tn, kaisers forever
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-02-21

beans will be turned over to farmers
vhere needed at cost, SO that there
will be no higher price for seed. and
10 reason for growers to hold beans.
Growers should apply to their county
agents for contracts. The County
Agent has placed contracts in the
hands of each bank and elevator in
the county, where the contracts can
be explained and signed. The Food
Grain Corporation re-
serves the right to cancel this contract
if it does not obtain similar contracts
by March l, 1918. for 75,OOO.OOO lbs.
of pinto beans, estimated to amount to
approximately rs per cent of the
available crop, less seed requirements
Be sure to sign contract at once,
if you have beans for sale. Arrange
ments have been made to have the
beans cleaned in this county.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-02-21
GOVERNMENT BUYS PINTO
BEANS

A letter received this morning from
the Extension Department at Fort
Collins, informs US that the Govern
ment has made arrangements to ham
die the pinto bean crop direct from
the farmers. and thus save him the
commission which he would otherwise
be compelled to pay.
The Government contracts are going
to be sent to the County Agent the
first of next week. These contracts
will in turn be sent out to farmers
having beans to sell. We are anxious
to get these contracts to as many far
mers having beans to sell as it is pos
sibie, but not being acquainted with
all the farmers, we are asking YOU
who have beans to sell to write the
County Agent Of Sedgwick County at
once, and he will send you contraet
which you can look over. and make
your own decision as to whether or
not you want to sell.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-02-21
NEWSY RED CROSS NOTES

Wednesday. Thursday and Friday
afternoons are the Red Cross days at
the co'nt house
The Southeast Table Auxiliary near
Nenanco has Over si;'v member. The
Following officers have been elected ::
ChaiTnan-Mrs Grace NJ. Flora
Treasurer-Mrs. Anna C. Baxter.
Secretary-Mrs May Derby
The Chap'c.' is in receipt of some
gold enamel"d Rcd Cross pins to be
sold Ia the members Tor 25 cents zach.
Anyone desiring one of these pins
please call on Mrs. O. P. Wilson or
the secretary, Mrs. G. A. Reed.
The Woman's Club and friends of
the Red Cross Chapter wish to express
their appreciation for the generous
help and donations given for the lunch
served at the Hans Heldt sale on last
Saturday. Especially to Mr.. and Mrs.
Bert Austin for their generous dona-
tions of supplies and to Mr.. Chas.
Lent for $500, contribution. In all
the ladies will clear about $4,000 for
the chapter.
Another supply of knitted woolen
garments is ready to send to head
quarters. Up to date 90 knitted gar
ments have come in from Sedgwick,
South Side and Julesburg.
The Southeast Table Auxiliary have
completed about two dozen hospital
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-02-21
INTERESTING
FROM COUNTY ACT.
BY WALTER J. OFT, Co. Axeat
CLUB WORK

Last week was spent by the County
Agricultural Agent, in company with
the State Pig Club Agent, J. T. Tin
gle, in organizing pig clubs in Sedg-
wick county Several schools were
visited and great deal of enthusiasm
was shown by the boys and girls for
this work. The work was supplement
ed by lantern slides from the Depart
ment of Animal Husbandry, Washing
ton, d. c.. which showed the progress
of pig club work in Colorado and 9th
er states. Desirable and undesirable
types of hogs were shown; desirable
and undesirable methods of housing
and caring for hogs, and the different
makes of self-feeders were included
in the lantern slides, and shown where
possible.
Permanent pig club organizations
were perfected, and the number en-
rolled are as follows: