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The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25
CONSTANT FIGHT WITH FLIES
Camera Men Bothered With the Pests, Which Persist in Circltno
 in Front of the Lens.

Flies give the technical department of the movie companies some of their hardest battles, writes Robert Wagner in the Saturday Evening Post. Flies are worse camera hogs than actors 1; they wouldn't be so bad if they'd stay at the table and eat. but between courses they up and fly in droves all round the camera, just to be In the closeups. and when they pass direct ly in front of the lens they take on the proportions of buzzards.
 When we stage banquet scene It is banquet-not pasteboard eats. such as they have on the stage, but the real Peruvian doughnuts. And when one Df these great openair feasts-for. alas, our banquet halls are usually shy two or more walls-is announced and the diners sit down to their happy feed they soon discover that every fly from as far north as Inyo county Is also in attendance.
 As wicked as it seems to use poison gases at a banquet, we often have to do if just to keep the flies out of our artistic ointment It was because these creatures liked burnt sugar so much chat we had to give up that sticky camouflage for our strong waters; our Martinis are now drier than every.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25

derstand that you can't dissolve hickory ax handle into pulp. You can split 1t into a hundred pieces, but you cannot make a fibrous matter of it. Go out and see anyone you wish about 1t, and If he don't tell you as do will never again object to any of your plans"
 "Yes, I will go out" exclaimed MT. Bowser. as he brought his fist down on the reading table. "and l will let half dozen men decide who Is the ignOramus In the case. If you know more than I do"
 Mir Bowser went out. He inter viewed the carpenter. a grocer, butcher and builder. and. though they didn't call him names, they looked at him with amazement and n contempt that hurt his feelings. The builder went so far as to say that he might as well buy out a junk shop and try to sell the old Iron. brass and copper to the papermakers: and
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25

When Mir. Bowser came up to dln- ncr the other evening there was let ter awaiting him which had come in the afternoon mail It was a letter from a postmaster up the state. He opened it. and expressed q great satis- faetl0n. He had no particulars 10 give out, and Mrs. BoWser had learned to epress her curiosity.
 Half an hour after they had gone upstairs Mir BoWser began pacing fhe floor, as he always does when he ms got little scheme on hand. By md by he suddenly made up his =uind to unhesom himself. and he sat down and drew the letter from his pocket and said:
 Mrs Eowser l hold a fortune in ny hand"
 "IIas some one died and left you a legacy?" she queried with a smile
 You know that paper is made of woodpulp?"
 T do."
 "They take wood and soften It up in some way so as to make a pulp of 1t. You follow me. don't you?"
 "Yes. I understand everything"
 The papermakers have tried In vain to find a substitute for this Woodpulp They have even ground up old hats. They can make wrap ping paper out of boOtlegs, and straw stncks and kind of grass, but nothing but woodpulp makes the paper they want to make most, and whole forests have disappeared in he last two or three years"
 Yes. I have read about it several ;imes." said Mrs Bowser. Your coming fortune has something to do with the woodpulp. hasn't it?'
 "It has all to do with It, my dear. as you will soon learn. About a month ago stranger came into my office and introduced himself as Mir. Riley. He wanted to go to war and become great general. but he could cot do so unless he could make cer tain business arrangements. He owns I tract of woodland. comprising 1000 acres. It was worth $15 an acre, but he would sell it to me for SlO, and give ne plenty Of time to pay for 1t. That is, am to pay him half down in cash and he takes mortgage on the land for three years. Those are very favor lble terms. and they could not have aeen offered me, except that Mir. Riley was anxious to be a general"
 "Well?" was the query.
 He said that about half dozen paper manufacturers were after that woodland but he would give me the preference. There are trees enough on that land to keep 10 paper mills going night and day for year. The new supply of woodpulp will bring down the price of white paper fully lO per cent buy that land nt S10
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25
Birds' Shower Bath.

Nature first provided shower baths for the birds. and man unintentionally later added another variety of shower for the little brothers of the air" Ma lures gift is the dew. Early in the morning, when twigs, leaves and grass are dripping with the rninbow-drops, the birds dart back and forth, under and above and all around them, caus- ing the dew to drop on their feathers
 Then they poise In secure limb and fluff and preen their feathers, all the time singing or chirping in content ment. sian's gift Is the hose. When the water is playing over the garden. the birds delight to hop around where the spray will fall upon them, or among the drenched plants which drip cool refreshment upon the songsters.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25
important to Mothara
CHEAP BUT NOT DESIRABLE
Excellent Reason Why Chinamen Are Averse to Calling in the Aid
 of a Physician.

The cost of q doctors visit In China ranges from five to ten cents. One would think that. inasmueh As they are so cheap, nobody would be without doctors visits in China, but as fact, the Chinese get along with as few Of them as possible. The reason is said to be that the Mongolian doctors use such abominable medicines. Extracts of all sorts of creeping things enif into the Chinese drug list, and people are averse to taking them, except ID case of extreme necessity.
 It is possible that doctors have pa'' loosely provided themselves with these offensive remedies as means Of sell' protection. IL would be very wearing to be a popular physician at fve cen', n visit: he might run his legs OH anu get no sleep. He accordingly makes himself unpopular through the me dlum of medicines decocted of beeue' and grasshoppers and such thlnss He prefers simple poverty to po'ef' complicated with running about
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25

the grocer intlmated that as long as there were such men In the world the price of butter and eggs could never be brought down to the old standard.
 Mir Bowser realized just what would happen when he re-entered his house, Mrs. Bowser would be reading a book. She would lay that book down with a smile of triumph, and she would expect an apology from him. He would feel crushed and humiliated. and, though she would not crow over him. he could not hold his head up again for a week.
 Mir. Bowser fingered by his gate. He also fingered on the front steps. He turned the doorknob quietly and he walked in without his scuff of the feet. Yes, Mrs. Bowser sat there with a book. She laid the book down with a smile, but she said:
 "Mr Bowser. a rat has gnawed a hole and found his way into the kitchen. Won't you set a trap for him tonight7"
 That was all-all except that Mir. Riley hasn't sold that woodland to Mir. Bowser yet
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25
FEEDING THE SUCKING PIGS
Shelled Corn Is Particularly Good When They Begin to Nose
 Around for Food.

(From the United States Department of
 Agriculture)
 When the pigs are about three weeks old. sometimes less. they will begin 10 nose around for something to eat. If they are going to do as they should this something must be supplied. One Of the best feeds at this particular time Is shelled corn. It should be In self feeder In a pen where the pigs can go to it and will not be bothered by any of the rest of the hogs. This can be arranged by a creep just large enough to admit the pigs handlly. Don't forget that these little fellows grow quite rapidly and from time to time the creep must be made larger. After the pigs are or : weeks old, especially If they do not have good grass pasture, the addition of some shorts, tankage, or oil meal Is advisable. Nothing would he better. however, than skim milk. The Self-fecder in which Is kept corn and other feeds should be maintained right along up until wean- ing time. and after that if the pig Is intended for market purposes. Pigs to he used for breeding purposes may be kept on a self-feedcr all the time with splendid results, but in some cases they get too fat and logv and do not take the proper exercise. The most profitable pig is the one that never quits growing from Throwing time until he k driven over the scales.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25
PRODUCTION OF LIVE STOCK
Good Permanent Pastures, Leguminous Crops, SiIo and Purebreds
 Are Essential.

From tho United States Department of
 Agrieulture)
 Where live stock Is factor on the farm, make every field hog-tlght and sheep-tight have thoroughly good per manent pastures; grow legumlnous crops build silo; and keep only pure bred males. These five things are ab- production of live stock. Of course, this program calls for some labor and expense, but the permanent condition of prosperity in the sections devoted to live stock production Is proof of the good profit derived therefrom.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25

an acre. l hold it six months and am just as sure to get S25 for it aS the sun rises
 "I do not take anything for granted, am too good a business man for that. Mir. Riley could not give me the number of trees on his thousand ncres. | put him off and wrote to postmaster to get me a man to go over the land and do the counting. and here is his report. lt Is more than satisfactory. md Mir. Riley will he here tomorrow night md we will close the bargain. will read you the report. The man made il careful count, and he says there are about 40 trees 10 the aere-that Is. good.Slzed trees. These trees comprise oaks. naples, beech and iron- wood trees. There are also few chest nut trees and elmS."
 "The man did not count any spruce trees. did heT" asked Mrs. Bowser.
 According to this statement, he did not find any spruce trees at all, but just the sort | mentioned"
 II thought 1t might turn out that way. Your Mir. Riley Is a sharper my dear"
 That's it-that's 1t. Begin your
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25

faultfindng! Call a man sharper because he Is willing to show you how to make q small fortune. Mrs. Bowser. if you are going to do the usual thing, you will drive me Into leaving this house !'
 "I hope it won't be as bad as that, but there Is a certain thing you have not posted yourself about. The land Is covered with hardwood trees. You can't make woodpulp out of beech or maple or oak or hickory or any trees that list mentions. You can make ax handle, wagon spokes and veranda chairs out of hickory, and you can make furniture out of other hard woods. but you can't make woodpulp. You can steam some of the wood and bend in most any shape you wish, but you can't soften them into wood- pulp.
 "Why-why-I thought" stam- mered Mir. Bowser.
 You thought that woodpulp could be made of any tree." interrupted Mrs. BOwser.
 And thought rlghtl l tell you, woman, if mistake has been made here you have nude It. What right have yOu-a woman-to claim to be so Well-p0sted on matter that you surely know nothing about? Why, with all my experience l have never been in a paper mill. And you talk as if you have been in twenty"
 But a woman can read as well as a man." protested Mrs. Bowser. "One need not go near a paper mill to un-
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25
FOOLISH FEARS OF BACILLl
Quite Possible to Have Too Lively an imagination, and Thus Shorten
 One's Life.

It is impossible for a person of imag- inative temperament to read without a tremor the pronouncement of the medicine men that door knobs and the like are teeming with bacterial life and dripping with microbes.
 As the mind fills in the details of the picture, the horrors multiply. To board street car becomes an opera tion fraught with extreme peril, for the hand that grasps the handle clasps handful of germs. Consequently Mir. Imagination walks to work, and, arriving late, seiZes the knob of his office door only to let go appalled, with the thought that the bacilli upon its shining surface are more numerous than the inhabitants of the globe.
 Braving the dangers that turk in the lunch hour he approaches the pol ished brass handle of the restaurant door with shudder as he pictures 1t gwarmins with enemies, like hive with bees. In the spies of the inv1s- ible empire of disease that dog his steps, poison his peace of mind, and scare him stiff.
 Pretty soon he takes to his bed, and after a while he finds in nice, anu- septic cemetery an opening for which he is fitted But MT. Night Hawk, the policeman, who tries the door knob of every store on his beat at least once a night, and who doesn't know mi rrobe from a bathrobe lives to ripe old age.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25
Orioin of "Machiavellian."

A favorite epithet for centuries, the word "Machiavellian," has seen tire less service since the beginning of the present war as m adjective to be hurled at rulers who are accused of being treacherous and dishonorable. The adjective Is derived from the name of Niccolo Machiavelli of Florence. Italy, who died in 1527.
 MachiavellI, famous as an author. wrote book. "The Prince" in an en- deavor to prove that. for the estab- Iishment and maintenance of govern ment. any means might be resorted to. no matter how treacherous. unlawful, or dishonorable The ruler would be justified in using these forces, the au- thor argued. because he would only be pitting them against similar traits of wickedness and treachery in his people.
 Machiavelli was friend of popular government, and for several centuries there were few who argued that "'The Prince" did not truly represent his principles. but In reality was satire on rule by despots. The dispute was set at rest in 1S10, however, by the discovery of a letter written by Machavell The author said he wrote the hook for the private reading of the Medici. an Italian family of great wealth and power, because he desired to curry favor with them, and he had no idea the hook was to be published. Peoples Home Journal.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25

NO IudlltE Nuul iliS NOui tAiiu, gentle, thorough laxative should al- ways be the first treatment given.
 If your little one is out of sorts. half-sick isn't resting, eating and act ing naturally-look, Mother! see if tongue is coated. This is Il sure sign that the little stomach, liver and bow els are clogged with waste. When cross. irritable, feveriSh, stomach sour, 6rcath bad or h>s stomach-aChe, diar- Thca, sore throat, full of cold. give q scaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs" and in few hours all the con- sstipatcd poison. undigcsted food and sour bile gently moves out of the lit- tie bowels without gripping. and you shave a well, playful child again.
 Mothers can rest easy after giving this harmless fruit laxative" because it never fails to cleanse the little ones liver and bowels and sWeeton the Stom- ach and they dearly love it's pleasant t;stc. Full directions for babies ch!l- dren aaf aA ages and for groHnupS printed ou each bottle.
 Beware of couHjTteit fir SErupS. Ask your druggist for bottle of "Cal- ifornia Syrup of Figs" thaa seo that Il is madc ny the "Cal.feruia Fig Syrup Ccmp9uy. ."-Adv.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25

headaches disappeared. l gained in weight and feel fine. so I can honestly recommend Lydia [. Pinkham's Nege- table Compound to any woman who ia suffering as was. "- Mrs. ADELINE B. LYNCH, 100 Plain St, Providence, k. l.
 Backache and nervousness are symp- toms or natures warnings, which in- .dicate functional disturbance or an unhealthy condition which often devel- ops into more serious ailment.
 Women in this condition should rot continue to drag along without help, but profit by Mrs. Lynch's experience. and try this famous root and herb remedy, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com- pound-and for special advice write to Lydia E. Pinkham Med. Go. Lynn, Mass.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25
Healthy Pigs Kept Under Sanitary Conditions Are Better Able to With stand Diseases.

susceptible or subject to ailments which, if not remedied, checked, or pre- vented, will result In the cgrtallment of production, despite all efforts that may be made.
 Diseases of swine may be classed in two groups: (a) Ailments which are not highly destructive and can be treated as rule by the farmer; (b) highly destructive dIseases, particu- larly of infectious origin, which spread rapidly and kill quickly, and to handle them properly requires the co-Opera- ton of not only tho farmers and stock raisers. but federal and state officials.
 In the first group which is not high ly destructive may be mentioned such ailments and conditions as parasites. both internal and external (worms and licc) mange and other skin diseases {; tumors and abscesses; poisoning by aCents as cauStic potash and mold in garbage. cockleburr, cottonSeed, etc. {; pneumonia; thumpS, or other digestive disorders. These ailments as rule can be readily treated by efforts of the farmer himself, and the applica- ton of home remedies often proves ef- fective in their cure. Preventive meas ures at all times should be observed, such as proper housing and feeding. sanitary conditions of yards and shel- ter, good clean drinking water and above all the elimination of filthy mudhOleS.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25
Up to Date.

Marcella-Is Bennie BeanbfousD still painting houses for q liVins: LII Waverly-Yes, but he doesht 'a' 1t that now. ..
 Morcella-What does he call ll'
 Waverly-Camoullaging resiue"''N Youngstown Telegram.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25

The crown prince has te,o.
 his concentrations to Berlin eoapaed f'ne hundredth air raid oror Ou the No return congratulations aro 1oua'n ed. He and his army oro .epOrt termed at Nerdgn. 9'A in
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25

q ( II e 5, III J U h ' n ached all the time.
 I was tired and had no ambition for any thing. l had taken a number of medi- cines which did me no good. One day 1 read about Lydia E. Pinkham's 8 Y cTe- table and whatit had dGne for women, so 1 tried it. My nervousness
 1 I,,1~,rb.. .,,el
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25

After testing out the r.
 can troops the Germans seem 4 aller concluded that big offensive :" , to have American sectcf selected as " slh the spot was a trihe premature ,a tue Weak vertisement. Ill It's ad
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25
FA AR M ANIhaAl.S
PREVENT DISEASES OF HOGS
Most Important Way to Conserve and Increase Pork Production-Elim-
 mate Mud Holes.

Prepared by the United States Depart
 ment of Asrlculture)
 In the problem of conserving and increasing pork production, it must be remembered that one of the chief fac tors is the prevention of disease. Swine, particularly young animals, are
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25
ATTENTION GIVEN BABY BEEF
Account of the Scarcity of Feeder Cattle.

With the growing scarcity of feed CT cattle and the advance in value of farm lands, the baby-beef industry is of increasing importance and Is receiving the attention of farmers in all live stock sections of the coun- try.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25
Itching Burning Skins.

For eczemas, rashes, itchings irrta tions, pimples, dandruff, sore hand, and baby humors, Cuticura Soan and Ointment are supremely effective Fm free samples address "Cuticura. Dent x, Boston" At druggists and by mall Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 50-Ady
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25
Unconscious Backing Up.

"The author you seem to be so fond of. Maria, murders the kings Eng llsh"
 How can you say so, pa? l think his style is perfectly killing, ,''-Ex- change.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25

English and French soldiers a,. :. quiring from our boys the bohI, t 's E, chewing gum. But let us bono :, V Sammies do not in turn h.coa, Ae deted to the poilu propensity fo, aF VI s''latorv Snlutntion w
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25
lrreqular Intervals.

Tho Dispen>ary Intern-There. Take teaspoonful of thls directly after each meal and you'll soon feel all right.
 The Poet--po you think two or three doses wce3 will be enoughl
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25

That great American institution, the hen. must reflect bitterly on the in gratitude of men to their henefactorS when she listens 10 the angry pleas against the order prohibiting her ,slouoitar
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25

A St. Louis woman who hoped the kaiser would take the United StatsS Is now in jail, waiting for his invasion to rescue her That Is where all his .well-wishers on this side should be.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25

What has become of the old t,.,, ed cigars that prehistoric ''sllOa fathers used to distribute ayo.,. Proud a new baby came to towng " tne
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25

It must not be forgotten tb,, | prettiest gardens are made m ae but earth and elbow grease .rs palF' qlired to make useful ones ~ '
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25

Divorce court proceedings tnd,... that famous movie actarS ,,,s ."aeats eonvineingly on the film than T, has ao'e
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25

Bakery shops everywhere ,,u cation of q doughnut rayiu., sFe Ind. wonders where the fat comes t ana one
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25

To keep clean and healthy take Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regu- date liver, bowels and stomach.-Adv.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25

Some mens littlehess k by far the biggest part of them.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25

\ man is always known hY the com- ,pany that refuses To l>cla Aue
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25

Saying nothing at the right time is ,eauivalcnt to saying inc right thius.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25

To be effective sympathy shonId ,l way be backed by q little capital.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25

The right is more precious th., peace"
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25
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You must have Pure Blood GROVES TAsTELEss chin TONIC Hurhes and Bnriches the Blood and Builds mp the Whole system. IL contains the geu known tonic properties of Iron and Quinlne You
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The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25
HOW 10 AVOID BkCKhCHE AND
 NERVOUSNESS
Told by Mrs. Lynch From
 Own Experience.

Providence, R. I.-"I was all run down in health, was nervous, had head
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25

Lots of woman huters are afraid to mention it to their wives.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25

proclaim a victory over 1,,,s. .,..., ' troops when we are not s,a a'leriesa have any one over there, opposed ta
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25

success is the bride of endcavor." !"
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-04-25
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BOwSer'S Little Plan He Is Going to Reduce the Cost of White
 Paper One-Half
By M. QUAD.


 Copyright. Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate )
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-26
FOR THE BOYS COVER THERE.
Service Flag Displayed by Men
Who Want to Go.

Several officers Of the Depot Brigade
who have had deaf ear turned to
their request for transfer to com-
blatant units have "reconciled" Them
selves to the following extent:
A captain fin one of the companies
noticed a crudely made service flag
hanging from a small fagpole.
What is that?" he asked a member
Of his cadre -
well, sir. you. see that's. service
flag for the boys who have left the
the reply. -.
well, I'll be d., what do you
think this is. Boston tea party"
he said as he strolled away with a
half smile. Needless to: say, the flag
is' not there any more; but that's the
way most of the STEADY" brigaders
feel about it.. = = ,