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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18

( strength consists Of valuable com
pounds for plant growth that have not
been dlssipated through decompOsl-
tlon.
In the soil, these plant foods are alb
sorbed and held for plant growth; out
Of the soil, most of them are carried
away by the air and wasted.
The litter in ordinary stable manure
has absorbed much liquid product, and
this litter well mixed with the soil
will give up these fertillZing COM
pounds, and the litter itself will en-
hance the chemical and physical con-
ditlon of the soil.
The improving of the physical con-
dition of the soil Is of as much value
as adding chemical fertilizers, for soil
in a good physical state gives up its
plant food readily and makes a com.
Portable home for the roots and plants.
1t is held by many that fresh ma
nure, of any kind or quality in the soil
during n dry season Is a detriment.
We have not found by repeated expert
ments that this is true
For several seasons we have ap-
piled fresh manure to the surface soil
of the garden crops and corn till late
in the summer. working the manure
into the surface soil with each culti-
walton.
With corn the manure wagon was
driven down rows.in the same manner
MS the tWO-hOrSe cuItiyator goes. and
the manure applied heavily between
rows.
The good effects were apparent aft
er each rain when the soluble portions
were carried into the soil and taken up
by the roots of the growing crop.
When this manure was cultivated
into and with the surface soil it acted
as a mulch, increasing the moisture
holding capacity of the soil; and dur
ing very wet periods it retarded wash
ing, decOmposed rapidly without detri-
mental heating results, and promoted
rapid plant growth.
We should use all the well rotted
manure that can be secured for the
garden, but the garden should not be
without manure when only fresh is
available. OF course when fresh ma
nure Is used on the garden or truck
patch the cultivation should be done
with horse tools so that the soil may
be worked and mixed deeply to thor
Oughly incorporate all fertilizers in
the soil.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18
FRESH AND ROTTED MANURE

There seems to be a difference OF
opinion as to the value and use of
fresh and well rOtted manure. Almost
all authors on gardening recommend
the use of "well-rotted" manure for all
plants.
That well rotted manure is the
| safest and best for immediate results
in general farm and garden practice,
Is admitted.
But large quantities of this fer
tilizer is difficult to secure at all times.
Besides, manure which has rotted in
heaps, unless properly handled, has
lost large share Of it's best fertiliz-
ing properties. The greatest objec-
tion to the use Of fresh manure for
immediate plant growth is that it
burns the crop unless the growing sea-
son is very wet.
This, too, 1t will be admitted, is the
usual case; yet the bad effects from
the use of fresh manure arise from i'm
proper methods Of applying the ma
nure and the working of the soil after
the application.
Fresh manure may or may not heat
in the soil and injure plants, accord
ing to the way it is worked into the
soil. Fresh manure, of course, under
goes decomposition and produces heat
in the process; and the more of it
there Is in one place, the more heat
there will be given off.
Then to overcome the bad effects
of the heat to the growing plants fresh
manure should be we'll scattered and
well mixed with the soil so that no
large amount will remain in any one
place.
The soil should be. deeply narrowed
and disked, or both, so that all the
manure is thoroughly incorporated
with the soil particles, leaving a uni
form mixture. Then the decomposi-
tion will be- slow, hence less amount
Of heat evolved.
This thorough working or mixing of
the soil will also prove beneficial in
many other ways, as every farmer and
gardener knows.
The soil, in good working condition,
for any crop of plants cannot well be
worked and mixed too much. This Is |
true when manure of any
klnd is used
Fresh manure is strong, and its
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

the diseased portion of the ear There is
only one way to cure Catarrhal Deafness,
and that Is by a constitutional remedy
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE acts
through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
of the System. Catarrhal Deafness is
caused by an infiamed condition of the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube.
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it Is entirely closed, Deafness is the
result. Unless the Inflammation can be re-
duced and this tube restored to its nor
NAL condition, hearing may be destroyed
forever. Many cases OF Deafness are
caused by Catarrh, which Is an infamed
condition of the Mucous Surfaces,
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for any
case of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE.
All Druggists 75c. Circulars free.
+. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18
Startinu the Clock.

If clock refuses to run after being
wound owing to the need Of cleaning,
try this: Roll bit of cloth, tie 1t
well so it cannot unroll and saturate
it with coal oil. Place the roll in the
bottom Of the clock, well out of the
way Of the pendulum. After the fumes
of the oil have had time to do their
work-say from ten to twelve hours
wind and start the clock, and If moth
ing is broken 1t will run.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18
Put to Work by Women.

The resOurcefulness of women can
teen workers in the French field is il
lustrated by recent achievement re-
ported from Paris headquarters of the
American Red Cross. Seven of these
workers were operating a rest station
at one of the aviation camps abroad
Having an insufficient number of tin
cups for the ues of the canteen, the
head worker discovered that there
were several plumbers among the Ger
man prisoners working about the
camp. She gathered a quantity of
empty tin cans and set the plumber
prisoners to work fashioning drinking
cups. The canteen was quickly sup
piled with plenty of well-made tin
cups, with neat handles made from
the covers.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18
The
Runaways
BY Charles Powers Mitchell


Copyright. 1917, Western Newspaper Union. }
'"Thls Is lntolerablew cried pretty,
vlyacious Florence King, and she
looked prettier and more vlvaclous
than ever as she faced her prim,
straight-laced aunt with flushed cheeks
and flashing eyes.
81 know my place and duties" re-
piled the thin, sallow-faced Miss Wall,
with vinegarish asperlty and decision
u hope you will not compel me to pro-
cccd to extreme measures"
Extreme measures /" gasped Flor
cnco. Extreme measures u she re-
peated, this time in almost n shrek.
could you go any further than you
have, shutting me into my own home
prisoner fOrblddlng me the privilege
of seeing my friends? What new in
dignity and persecution have you de-
vised for me? Extreme measures! /
suppose you are thinking Of locking me
up in the basement and feeding me on
bread and water"
"What / have been forced to do IS
all for your own good" asserted Miss
Wall.
"Oh, yes-I feel awful good, l do"
mlmicked Florence. ~ feel so meek
md lowly and charitable, / could
scratch your eyes out" and with this
final crisis Of indignation Florence
rushed from the room quiverlng and in
tears.
"Of all the vlperish, uncomfortable
tempers" gasped Miss Wall. Defy
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18
cottonseed Oil for Canada.

The United States food administra-
ton has completed arrangements with
the food controller of Canada, whereby
cottonsecd oil and its products may
move into Canada for local Canadian
consumption. There will be no re-eX-
ports Of these products. AS Canada
raises sufficient hogs for its own uses,
export licenses for hogs will not be
granted for an indefinite period. The
policy of the food administration is to
see that Canara is supplied with GER
tain necessaries from the United
states required for feeding their own
people, but no more. Regular licenses
will be required on all shipments as
heretofore, but no licenses will be is
sued without the approval of the food
controller of Canada.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18
A WONDERFUL LETTER
FROM A SOLDIER.
Old Veteran Suffers From Stomach
Trouble for 30 Years-Then Finds
Relief In PEPS-AlD.

Mr.. Biyins of Decatur, Illinois, writes:
Il have always thought would never
with the many advertised medicines, but,
since have received such wonderful bene.
fit from the use Of PEPS-AID for stomach
trouble, | believe it would be wrong for
me 10 withhold my name from the public.
/ was a sufferer from stomach trouble for
more than thirty years and tried very
many doctors and patent medicines with
taking the last of three boxes of PEPS-
AID, / have been entirely free from any
stomach trouble"
''What PEPS-AID has done for Mr.. Bi.
wins il will do for you"
Sold by druggists in 25c, SOC and dollar
boxes. Your druggist has it or can get it
for you.
PEPS-AID Company, Goshen, Ind. Adv
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18
AFIGHT FOR LIFE

II has been fight or die for many of us
IN the past and the lucky people are
those who have suffered, but who are now
well because they needed natures warn
ing signal in time to correct their trou-
BILE with that wonderful new discovery
Of DR.. Plerce's called "An-u-ric." You
should promptly heed these warnings,
some OF which are dizzy spells, backache,
irregularity Of the urine or the painful
twinges Of rheumatism, sciatica or lum-
bago. To delay may make possible the
dangerous forms of kidney disease, such
as stone in the bladder.
To overcome these distressing eondi-
tion3 take plenty Of exercise in the open
air, avoid a heavy meat diet drink freely
Of water and at each meal take DR..
Pierce's Anuric Tablets double strength.
You will, in a short time, find that you
are one of the firm indorsers OF Anuric,
as are thousands of neighbors.
Step into the drug store and ask for
a 60c bottle of Anuric, or send DR.. V. M.
Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y, 1Oc for trial pkg.
Anuric, many times more potent than
lithia, eliminates uric acid as hot water
melts sugar.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18

Ing my authority! Willfully wicked
Amazingly antagonistic! Well, 1 shall
hold to my duty, unyielding as STEEL
Miss Wallis idea of duty had been
exploited to the limit. She was a half.
sister of Florence's father, and when
Mrs. King died had come to the King
home to act as housekeeper and COM
panion, and mentor of Florence. From
the first she had antagonized the girl.
! Her waspish ways, her assumption of
authority, her spylike actions had
chilled the warm-hearted young girl
end then had created dislike.
When Mr.. King was called away on
business to South America, he had told
Florence that he left her in charge of
Miss Wall, and, knowing her high tenn
per, asked her to be indulgent and re-
spectful to Miss Wall.
"Fact is, Flossie," he acknowledged,
81 fancy made a mistake in bringing
her here, but can't get rid of her all
at once. When return we will make
II change. Be tolerant and dutiful un-
III IllCll3 hOl JOuy IOL MY SuhG, DcI
"I'll do anything for you, papa" de-
clared Florence, and although she had
hard time of it she had got along
quite well with her tyrannical relative
until climax materialized. Miss
Wall by insistent gradations had pro-
moted herself from companion to chap
erone, from that to censor and abso-
tute tyrant, and then the frail chain
of shallow harmony was snapped in
twain by the high-spirited Florence.
1t was all about Neal Ward, whom
ihe had known for over a year. It was
unfortunate that they had become en-
gagged while Mr.. King was away, for
the latter liked young Ward and he
mad never discussed nor censured his
attentions to Florence. Miss Wall had
taken it upon herself to refuse to sane
tion or recognize the engagement. Very |
peremptorily she had ordered Neal
from the house. Just as insistently |
she had forbidden Florence to meet
him or speak to him. Then Miss Wall
had cut off those charming little par
ties Of Florence's with her friends,
And the last fell blow was a refusal
to allow Florence to go down town
alone, she always accompanying her.
Florence had rebelled. She had hor-
rified the old maid by kissing her hand
to Neal when he passed the house She
all kinds of notes to her
over and received many in return.
This last feature of the situation, how
ever, had been now eliminated, for,
Miss Wall detecting the go-between. a
involved in the clandestine
promptly discharged
Ter from service. She had prohibited :
wen the reception Of Florence's girl {
riends, except when she was near by, {
exercising the vigilance of a cat and 6
he surveillance of an eagle. {
II shall write to my father and very i
oon change the condition Of things" r
eclared Florence.
'He is on his way home and by a
1ng route, and do not even know
there to write him myself" responded |
IisS Wall. v
''vcrv t7ell, I'll find some way to re- s
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18
r....-s policemen Of the East.

N'f'nHN NffNNffi~N ~ wv E@~As
Two of our most fnI.ous gunboats
win their luurcls In III Fast. The old
sldc-whoelcr MonocrnoE says "A writer
In ST. Nicholns wi ch has handed
down her Indian = me 20 her Yang.
use successor, was or years one Of the
most tnmilur sights IN Chinese waters,
She burned wood, aud was unwieldly
az ferry boat, but did yeOmun service
even as late as the Boxer troubles In
1900. The Petrol, one of Admiral
Dewey's famous squadron at the battle
of Manila bay, is now used as Il station
ship In Cuban waters. The Callao,
Don Juan de Austria, ElcanO, Isle de
LuZon, Pampanga, Quiros, Sandoval,
Samar and the Vlllalobos once few the
flag OF Spain, for they were captured
from The Spaniards at Santiago or Ma
nil0 bay. The Villalobos proved too
much Of a name for Yankee tars, so
they have rechristened her the Village
Hobo.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18
Meet Trouble.

Rise above small things. The wom-
an who let's small things worry her
will be completely undone the first
time she meets with really big prob
lem. 1t is disintegrating to your men
tai and nervous condition, not to men
tion your physical condition, to worry.
You needn't be resigned to fate nor
slip your troubles off as the old friend
ducks back throws water. But you
can meet troubles with a will to con-
quer them or adjust them-and, after
that, they should worry" but not you.
Exchange.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18
ECZEMA CAUSED YEARS
OF INTENSE AGONY

'T have suffered intense agony from
Eczema on my leg and other parts of my
body for years, and received only tempo
ary relief from other preparations It is
only a month since l started to use
PETERSON'S OINTMENT, and there is
no sign of Eczema or itching. You can
refer to me."-Geo. c. Talbot, q Penfeld
St, Buffalo, N. Y.
I've got a hundred testimonials, says
Peterson, just as sincere and honest as this
enc. Years ago, when l first started to put
out PETERSON'S OINTMENT, l made
up my mind to give big box for a small
price, and I'm still doing it, as every drug
gist in the country knows.
I guarantee PETERSON'S OINTMENT
because l know that it's mighty healing
power is marvellous. l say to every one
who buys box that it is rigidly guaran-
teed for Eczema, Pimples, Salt Rheum
Old Sores, Blind, Bleeding and Itching
Piles, Ulcers, Skin Diseases, Chatting,
Burns, Scalds and Sunburn, and If not sat-
isfactory any druggist will return your
money. 80 cents Adv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18
B0SCHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP

Why use ordinary cough remedies,
when Boschees German Syrup has
been used so successfully for fifty-one
years in all parts of the United
States for coughs, bronchitis, colds
settled in the throat, especially lung
troubles. 1t gives the patient a good
nights rest, free from coughing, with.
easy expectoration in the morning,
gives nature chance to soOthe the
infiamed parts, throw off the disease,
helping the patient to regain his
health. Sold in all civilized countries
80 and 90 cent bottles.--Adv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18
Justifiable Adoption.

The big, hat-footed, hungry negro
was up for theft.
Il caught him nippin' a fresh-made
pumpkin pie from the MacGregor
house on Marguerite street. explained
Officer Casey.
Did you?" demanded the judge
Oats a rough word, yo honah-
sayin' All done stole hit. Now as ter
de truf-dat punkin pie was settin' dar
on de winder ledge, abandoned, iedge.
Nobody nowhar nigh it jedge. Hit
was a case Of justifiable adoption
brought on by de Christmas sperrit."-
Philadelphia Star.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18

The Saturday half holiday and the
observance Of Sunday as day of open
air recreation, a writer states, are
working powerfully and beneficially
toward health and longevity. Girls and
women stand peculiarly in need of
exercise, and activities which give
them an entirely new set of mental
and physical impulses. Gardening and
botanizing, motoring parties, excur-
sions, bird study, and all the things
that amuse and interest, including all
light athletic sports, especially if
these can be practiced in the open air,
are splendid.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18

"Yes, madam" said a Chicago sales
man, 'this is the most exquisite dinner
set we eXer handled. The price is
$780,"
III take it," said the lady on the
other side Of the counter, "if you'll
agree to mark it Imitation-Price
$685."
"Of course, madam, but-er-that's
rather an odd request"
Il realize that, but want to deceive
our servant girl.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18
May Soon Call on Momen

Women and children "for the pres
ent" will not be made subject to com
pulsory munition work in Germany.
The reichstag committee on national
service raised objections to a proposed
project to make women and even
youths between fifteen and seventeen
subject to compulsory munition work.
The war Office then stated that "for the
present it will not be necessary to call
up the women and children.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18
Make Your Mind Master

To make your life count you must
begin now. The youth who applies him
self has the best advantage. But it
often happens that bright young folks
have to play the fool for a few years
to learn the value Of opportunities.
Some of them never get over it. They
are the ones who know it all and re-
sent advice from their betters. But
anyone can rise If he wants to. Set
the proper task and see that it's real
lied. Make your mind master and the
result will be to your credit.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18
Mistaken Identity.

"What have YOU IN gentleman's
glovps?' asked the excited shopper Of
II well.dressed man who had laid his
hat on the counter while he mopped
his bald head.
Both my hands, madam" he re-
piled. I'm not a floOrwalker. I'm
simply waiting here for my wife"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18

medicine for woman's ailments ever
saw. Mrs. SARA SHAW, 4. No. /,
Portsmouth, Ohio.
Mrs. Shaw proved the merit of this
medicine and wrote this letter in order
that other suffering women may find
relief as she did.
Women who are suffering as she was
should not drag along from day to day
without giving this famous root and
herb remedy, Lydia E. Pinkham Vegc-
table Compound, a trial. For special
advice in regard to such ailments write
to Lydia e. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn,
Mass. The result of its forty years
experience is at your service.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18

friend told me of DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery so / began it's use
at once and it soon cured me of my
stomach trouble, cleared my blood and
left me in a strong, healthy condition.
have also used the 'All-Healing Salve,'
and found it excellent for healing open
sores of every snrt."-MRS. A. 7.
COGGESHALL, 1881 Calhoun ST.
Send 10c TO DR.. V. NJ. Pierce, Buffalo,
N. Y, for trial package of the tablets.
ADV
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18
Easy Money.

Secretary Lansing at a luncheon
talked about the German corruption
funds.
Germany gave over 100000 marks
to Bolo," he said. "She gave over
100000 to Lenoir. She handed to
Count Bernstorff for his various prop
aganda at least 100,000,O00.
"This proves to us that there are
lots Of easy marks in Germany
Detroit Free Press.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add l OF. Bay
llum, a small box of Barbo Compound,
and 4 OF. of glycerine. Any druggist can
put this up or you can mix it at home at
very little cost Full directions for max
ing and use come in each box Of Barbo
Compound. 1t will gradually darken
streaked, faded gray hair, and make it soft
and glossy. 1t will not color the scalp, is not
sticky or greasy, and does not rub off. Adv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18

1t is said to have been discovered
that if silk is worn next to the skin
there is much less danger from blood
poisoning if the silk fabric is driven
into the wound, than in the case of
cotton or wool. This has resulted in a
special silk prepared by secret process
that is being used by the war depart
ment. I
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18
No Patent.

"Have you talking machine at
your house?"
"Yes; have had one for the past ten
years that has never been out of or
der, never ran down and hasn't stopped
once"
"Where did you get itT
II married it."
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18
Kent His Word.

81 thought you said you'd make me
Il good price?'
80 / did.2
"But you have charged me more for
this suit of clothes than | have ever
paid befOre!"
"Well, you can't say l didn't make
it good price while l was at it,"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18

80 weak at Times 4
could hardly get
around 10 do my
work, and as 1 had
four in my family
and three boarders
itmade it very hard
for me. Lydia u.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound
was recommended
to me. / took il
and it has restored
my health. It 10
rartainlv the hoaS
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18

SAAA uGtdIilb all
rundown, weak and
n ervOus and my
stomach was in very
bad shape-a gastric
condition. My blood
was very bad, and l
broke out in sores.
This was in the
spring of the year. I
tried medicines with
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18

LAXATIVE BROMO QUINlNE, the World Famous
Cure for Colds and Grip, y nov aOc per box. On
account ~ the advance IN tho price Of tho Dix dif
forent Medicinal, Concentrated hxtracis aud Chnm-
lcua contained IN LAXATIVE BkOMO QUlklhE,
II Nas necessary 10 increase the price % the Drug
Rtt u has stood the test for Quarter OF \ CENT
uTy, ills used by every Civilized Nation.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18

Daughter is the first to discover
that she is old enough to go with the
boys, and father is the last.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18
Sir oliver Lodue,s FaIth.

II will not believe that it is given
to man to have thoughts higher and
nobler than the real truth of things"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18
Mother Gray'S Powders
Benefit Many Children

Thousands of Moth
ers have found MOTHER
GRAY'S SWEET POW.
DERS an excellent rem
edy for children COM
planning of Headaches,
Colds. Constipation.
Feverishness. Stomach
Troubles and Bowel Ir-
regularities from which
children suffer at this
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18

are easy and pleasant to take and excel.
lent results are accomplished by their
use. Used by Mothers for .7r years.
Sold by Druggists everywhere, as cents
Trial package FREE Address.
THE MOTHER GRAY CO., LIE Roy, NJ Y
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-18
Often Mistaken.

There is always a chance to be mis-
taken. Your wise notions of today
may seem mighty foolish next week