davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-11-30
Hot and Cold Water.

A sanitary drinking fountain from
which gushes both hot and cold water
is the decidedly novel feature to be
found on Il street in Ouray, Il mining
town in western Colorado. The foun-
tain consists of an ornamental cast
iron post from which extend two
curved arms, each supporting a basin.
in the center Of which is an overflow
ing cup. From the one flows cold wa
ter piped from snOw-fed mountain
streams, while from the other runs
hot water drawn from nearby hot
springs, of which there are many In
the vicinity.-Popular Mechanics Mag
aZine.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-11-30
DICTATES OF FASHION

A cloth or satin cape will take the
Mace almost of a fur necklace.
BoIero styles are very becoming 10
small women as we'll as to young girls.
Lingerie with hemstitching and tiny
self-ruffles is in excellent taste always.
A girls corset is more Important
than any other item in her wardrobe.
Color is more fashionable than ever
before in the clothing of even little
babies.
Some of the most charming OF pres
ent-day garments are the little bibDed
aprons.
Slowly but surely the high French
heel is giving way to the sensible mill
tary heel.
A good vOile waist has square
tucked collar and front panel of hor-
lzOntal tucks.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-11-30

mats, among other things. Make pat
terms of your mats, cut from the linen
dOilies are made half-inch larger all
around. Finish the edges as you have
those of the doilies and, if you like
the work, add motif or spray from
the plate dolly pattern. It is rather
foolish, however, to waste time on
work that is sure to be covered up.
If you use bread tray, make a cover
to fl, and don't forget the hot-bread
cover and a cover for the tea wagon
or service tray.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-11-30

1helr Seeo supplies ana oeII ANY
Surplus.
particularly in Santa Clara and San
Benito counties and also in San Luis
ObiSpO county.
The pea-seed growing districts are
widely scattered but are somewhat re-
stricted by the pea weevil. The two
largest districts are in eastern Wash
ington and eastern Idaho.
Other Vegetable Seed.
The production of seed of the garden
varieties of beans is concentrated in
portions of Colorado, California, Wash
tngton, and Idaho. The Greeley dis
trict Of Colorado is the leading dis
trict. Lima-bean seed-growing is con-
fined to the coast counties of southern
California. CantalOupe and cucum-
Der seed is produced extensively in
Colorado, particularly in the Rocky
Ford district or the Arkansas valley.
Tomato seed is most extensively pro-
duced in Orange county, California,
south of Santa Ana. Other seed crops
produced in this district are peppers
and various vine crops. The principal
cabbage-seed growing district is In
the Puget sound country. but the grow
Ing of cabbage seed is being tried out
In other localities and new districts
Of Importance may be developed. This
statement also applies to turnip seed.
Spinach seed is produced in Cali
fornia and in the Northwest. During
the past season the industry has de-
velnped, particularly in Yolo and Sac
ramento counties of California, but is
not confined to that region. Other mis-
not confined to that region. Other mis-
cellaneous seeds of minor Importance,
such as parsn!ps, satisfy and endive,
nre grown most extensively in San
Benito county, California. Cauliflow-
er and broccoli seed is grown in the
market growing districts, but have be-
come commercial products only in the
Pacific Northwest. Onion sets are
grown in the Willamette valley Of Ore
con, near WOODBURY., and also in east
ern Colorado.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-11-30

TO allow the calves to nurse once and
thus obtain the first, or cOlostrum milk,
after which they are fed from pals. II
the calves are weaned early they are
more easily taught to drink and the
cows forget them sooner.
WEAVING is critical time, but if the
calves are handled properly at that
time there will usually be no trouble.
That is the time to pay particular at
tention to cleanliness, care and regu-
larity. All pals must be scrupulously
clean, and the pens kept clean and
plenty Of bedding supplied. Damp
quarters or dirty pals will surely cause
sickness. Once stunted by sickness the
calves make slow growth and require
more feed for the same gains in
weight.
Young calves require fresh, clean
and warm milk-not in large quantt-
ties but always a little less than the
appetite demands. At first, four to five
pounds Of milk is sufficient for one
feed when given twice daily. When
fed in this way the feeds should be as
nearly as possible II hours apart. II
it can be arranged, the calves should
be fed three times day for the first
week and the quantity at feed thus
CORRESPONDENCE reduced.
Regularity must not be forgotten, for
It. is essential in calf raising. Regular
feeding and a uniform quantity pre-
vent much trouble. Never try to guess
at the quantity of milk; weigh it!
Don't estimate the temperature Of the
milk; use thermometer! The finger
Is not sensitive enough to gauge the
temperature of the milk when it is be-
tween 20 degrees and 80 degrees F.
The first is too cold, the latter is right.
The quality of milk is increased
gradually so that at two weeks of age
the calves are getting daily IA to 16
pounds apiece. At that age, if the
calves are vigorous, skim milk may be
substituted for whole milk. Make the
change gradually, substituting pound
at time. Usually the change takes a
week or ten days, depending Oh the
condition Of the calves. At the same
age, offer them little clean dry grain,
such as brar; bright, clean hay also
should be placed conveniently. If skim
milk is plentiful, feed up to 20 pounds
a day to each calf and continue for
several months. When it is scarce,
calves may usually be wesncd at about
six weeks and put on dry feed.
The care duricg the first few weeks
is very important If healthy calves are
to re raised. Cleanliness, care and
regularity in feeding return good
profits in strong, vigorous calves.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-11-30
WATCH FOR DISEASE
OF COMMON POTATO
Outbreak in East Indicates In
PRODUCTION of Ai|ment.
Trouble May Be Recognized by Irrea'
uIar, Warty outgrowth-AII Sus
picious Cases Should Be Re.
ported to Washington.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture.)
Gardeners in all parts of the coun-
try are asked by the United States de-
partment of agriculture to watch for
instances Of potato wart, a disease
that has been discovered in gardens
in ten small mining towns in Luzerne
county, eastern Pennsylvania, and that
it is feared has been carried by Eu-
ropean shipments to other districts.
The disease may be recognized by ir-
regular, warty outgrowths, beginning
In the tender tissues near the eyes
and charging until the entire potato
may be changed into a black and
worthless mass.
All suspicious cases should be re-
ported to the Department of Agricul-
ture, Washington, D. c.. or to the State
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-11-30

As the miners come out of the pit
they hand their lamps to the girls
through little window in the lamp
room, receiving them again next day,
cleaned and filled, on their return to
work.
Saving the timber into lengths for
pit-props to support the roof in tho
mine is another branch Of labor under
taken by women and girls.
Thus do the girls assist the miner
to fulfill his great task of supplying
the allied nations with the coal which
Marshal FOch assures us IS the key
to victory" Thus do they help 10 light
his way and to Keep him safe. Cupid.
too, is busy at the pits today Many
a knight of the Silver Badge returns
to find bride among the bonnie
lassies on the pit-brow.-London Mail,
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-11-30
"C0RSETS ARE A NECESSITY"
Apparel Included In Essential Class
and No Longer Sold With Fashion
and Style Uppermost Thought.

The effect of the world war is maxi
ing itself felt in the currents of our
everyday life. Commercial, civic. so
cial and personal activities have all.
to a more or less degree, been sub
jected to certain process Of readjust-
ment in our effort to win this struggle
for peace that will embrace and sue
cor the world. Therefore, writes Edith
NJ. Blrtis, in the Peoples Home Jour-
nal, it has become necessary for wOm-
ems as well as mems apparel to con-
form to government rulings, so that
the necessary conservation of material
and labor shall be maintained, and all
unnecessary waste eliminated.
There has been considerable discus
sion about essentials and nonessen-
tails, and wOmen's cOrsets have been
considered in their relation to this
matter. Fortunately for women, ana
for the results expected from them in
their taking up the work Of men. cor
sets are included in the essential class.
If reverse decision had been reached,
l am convinced it would not only have
resulted in suffering, ill-hcalth and
the lessening of real efficiency among
women, but it would have worked to
the detriment of future generations.
Corsets are as much an essential Of
woman's dress as their shoes or outer
garments. The corset Is no longer man
ufactured and sold with fashion and
style the dominant thought in the man.
ufacturer's and retailers mind. And
progressive, thinking women no longer
buy and wear corsets solely because
they enhance :he beauty of the figure.
Women know, or should know. that
upon the selection of a correct corset,
and the proper adjustment Of it, de-
ponds their enjoyment Of health and
! happiness. and their ability to do
worthwhile work in the world.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-11-30
official Colors for Spring Waists.

Ivory, flesh, bisque, silver, sunset,
navy and league blue, the last named
being a shade created especially for
the United Waist league Of America.
have been e x1ed on as the "official"
colors for silk waists for next spring
by the color committee Of that or
ganization. For cotton waists ''league"
shades will predominant and will in
clude lavender, buff, green, blue, flesh
ivory, white and orchid. This is said
to be the smallest number of colors
for a given season ever used in the
American waist industry. The range
was limited purposely in order to COM
ply with conservation requests of the
government.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-11-30
FURS ARE SCARCE

Angora vest of beige blue and red and
scarflike revers which ran to the bot
tom Of the coat with slit pockets in
the ends. A tiny bit of fur did duty
as collar.
An zen voyage" model by Lanvin is
of gray covert cloth with collar
which develops into scarf lined with
wide black silk braid.
Black silk braid trims many of the
velvet suits. and one costume is bor-
dered in white even about the bottom
of the skirt.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-11-30

any Straying drake. In the afternoon
when the call is given "all aboard,"
YOU never saw such scrambling and
falling into the water to get up that
gangway, for the last half-dozen get
IL sound thrashing for being late. It
looked like crush ut a theater fire.
A Flood at Wicklow.
We finally reached VuchOw, the big
Doc" and his charming wife, formerly
Of the blue grass, showed me the most
interesting ten days Of my life. L could
forget three-fourths of it all and still
have enough left to write book. I
arrived in time to see what their city
is most famous for, flood. 1t rose As
feet, inundating great part of the
city, driving the natives to the hills,
on to house tops, and a few who were
able to pay 10 cents day, to house
boats.
of course, we lost no time in seeing
that great missionary hospital of which
my brother is chief surgeon and super
intendent. He had three Chinese men
and ten Chinese women nurses. trained
also as Bible students, and can accom-
mOdate about $50 patients. They have
every heinous disease and affection
onceivable-leprosy. typhus, Asiatic
cholera, smallpox, tuberculosis, denguo
fever, opium smokers poison, and
plague. The first sight that struck my
eyes was IL woman who had just come
in with her throat cut wide open and
bleeding to death. The bleeding was
quickly stopped and the Bible women
going to work at once, found that she
had suffered from guilty conscience
and cut her throat to let the evil spir.
it's out of her body.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-11-30

College Of Agriculture. All diseased
potatoes should be burned and the in
tested ground staked off.
Several well-established cases of the
disease have been discovered in gar
dens in ten small mining towns in Lu-
zerne county, in eastern Pennsylvania.
The extent Of the infestatiOn has not
YET been determined, but an active sur
vey of this and other districts is now
under way. In most of these gardens
it has been observed by the owners
during the last two seasons. In many
gardens it has been severe for three
years, while in few instances it has
done considerable damage for four
years.
From European Source.
The source of the disease appears
to be q shipment of several carloads
of European potatoes Of inferior quail
ity, distributed in 1912, before the
passage of the Plant Quarantine Act.
Since that date the importation Of po'
tatOes from countries where potato
wart is known to exist has been pro-
hibited by the federal horticultural
board, but the disease has evidently
become established in some localities.
The wart is a disease attacking the
tubers and also the stems, causing IT.
regular. warty outgrowths, beginning
in the tender tissues near the eyes and
no
be changed into a black and worthless
mass. The young gals are whitish
or greenish, suggesting cauliflower
head. In the present outbreak the dis
case manifests itself in a very severe
form, though in limited area, prac-
tically destroying the whole crop in
many of the gardens affected.
There is little danger that the dis
ease will spread rapidly to neighbour
ing states, as the Pennsylvania state
authorities. under the leadership OF
Economic Zoologist ]. G. Sanders, are
cooperating in the survey and will
take the necessary restrictive meas
ures to prevent infective material from
moving out of the district.
It is feared that other shipments of
European potatoes, made prior to the
quarantine, have carried the disease
to other districts. It should be sought
for, especially in the gardens of indus
trial and mining villages, which were
the principal markets for cheap. for
eign potatoes. In such places garbage
Is thrown into the garden and potatoes
are grown continuously, thus favOring
the spread of wart diseases.
European experience with wart dis
ease, particularly in England. indi-
Gates it to be very serious trouble.
The saving feature is the discovery
that certain varieties of potatoes are
immune, and only these are now al
lowed to be planted on infested land.
No American varieties have yet been
found resistant. The English sorts
will be tried, though experience to date
is that European potatoes as class do
not give good results in this country.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-11-30
chrxsanthemum Is China's.

There is common belief that the
chrysanthemum originated in Japan,
but like many other good things. it
was really borrowed from the Chinese,
1t is, however, the royal flower OF
Japan, appears on the seal of the en-
peror, and on the postage stamps OF
the country, while it has been the prtn-
cipal feature of an annual fete for 800
years. Adopted though it was. the
Japanese have done so much with the
chrysanthemum that they feel they
have Il right to call it their own.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-11-30
GRAIN FOR HOGS on PASTURE
Raisers Differ Widely on Amount That
Should Be Fed-Some Give All
They Want.

Hog raisers differ widely regarding
the quantity of grain that should be
fed to hogs while on pasture. Some
feeders give the hogs all the grain
they will consume. Others feed q
daily ration equal to about 2 or 3 per
cent Of the live weight of the hog. Still
others allow pigs to run on pasture,
feeding a 1 per cent grain ration.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-11-30
Plea for Tolerance.

The only atmosphere in which
strong, manly controversy, which u
one of the nOblest activities of the
earth, can truly live and flourish II
the atmosphere Of tolerance-an At
mOsphere whose elements are respect
for personal qualities and trust in the
power of truth.-Phillips Brooks.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-11-30

historical interest, says DR..
A. B. Leavelle in an account
Of his travels in China, published In
the Los Angeles Times. 1t is 2O5 miles
inland on the banks Of that wonderful
waterway, the Yangtze river. Its his
tory dates back, under different names,
several centuries before Christ, and it
has served under a number of dynas-
ties as the capital city. Marking is
very advantageOusly situated for de-
Tense and has the vantage point striv-
en- for by many of the leaders of Chi
mas numerous rebellions. 1t was here
that DR.. Sun Vat Sen lived and took
his oath of Office as president Of the
Republic of China in 1912. During our
stay in this city we were entertained
in that great yamen, formerly owned
by Lii Hung Chang, ex-minister to
America.
The present walls of Marking are
among the finest in China, being 80
feet high, 40 feet thick and % miles
long In their construction no fewer
than 100000 workmen were employ
ed. These walls have now been built
more than 1000 years and, though
moss covers most of the brick, are well
preserved.
The past glories Of this city are indi-
Gated by arched bridges Of carved
stone; by the ruins of the world-fa-
nous porcelain pagoda; the examina.
ton halls containing cells for 10000
students, the nearby ancient COnfuci-
an temples; the drum tower, and the
precious stone tea houses. The cele-
brated mausOleum Of Hung WI, the
humble founder of the Ming dynasty,
we saw just outside the city walls.
For miles it is surrounded by huge
carved granite figures Of animals and
solid stone images, known as the Ming
tombs. This is one of the most pic
turesque places known to history.
Purple Mountain That Was Chained.
All is Overshadowed by Purple
mountain, where the greatest battle OF
Chinese history was fought. The wife
of one of the emperors declared she
relieve his people of their terror he set
forth with 100000 coolies and con-
structed huge iron chain about it's
base. Since that day it has not moved.
Taking a stern-wheeler we proceeded
up the world-famous West river right
through China's present theater Of
war.
Our good captain, having a big con-
signment of silver aboard, was sure
the pirates would take us, and at night
fall placed big Doc" (my brother)
and me in a private cabin adjoining
his on the bridge, all Of which was
enclosed in iron grating with locked
doors. We had 800 Chinese herded
below on the deck which had no beds.
as they preferred the floor. was glad
Of the chance to see them at their eve
ming meal Of rice, bamboo sprouts and
chopped duck, served before them as
they reclined, half-dOzen or more
eating with chopsticks out Of the same
large bowl. 1t certainly was a great
sight. Then they passed around the
community water pipe, which after
few puffs would lay them out to sleep.
Oh, say, did you ever see duck
boat? Well, all along here you see
these peculiar boats with overhanging
sides equipped to accommodate some
thing like 1000 ducks. They land ut
new grazing place each day, throw
down u bamboo gangplank and herd
them like sheep-a call will bring back
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-11-30
INSECTS KILLED BY FLOWING
When Soil Is Put Into Shape for Next
Seasons Crops Numerous Bugs
Are Destroyed.

Flowing which puts the ground into
the best condition for crop growing
during the coming season will also
kill numerous insects that winter in
the ground, such as wirewOrms, cut.
worms, white grubs and corn ear
worms.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-11-30
STRONG AND VIGOROUS CALF
Demand for Desirable Young Stock
Justif1es Expense In Rearing
Dairy Youngsters.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
The herd of the next few years Is
composed of the calves of today, and
it is therefore very important that they
be strong and vigorous. If the cows
have been properly cared for before
calving, the calves are generally strong
when born. Afterward the vigor OF
the calves depends upon the care they
receive.
The three essentials for successful
calf raising are cleanliness, care and
regularity. Failure to follow any one
Of these results in sick or unthrifty
calves. If well cared for, each should
gain at least pound a day. In fact,
weight is one of the best guides Of
proper care; no gain indicates that
something is wrong.
Most calves at present are raised by
hand; that is, they are allowed to
nurse only a few times and are then
fed from pals. The common plan Is
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-11-30
INCREASE MILK PRODUCTION
Much Depcncs on Selection, Breeding
and agenert-EIiminate
Improbable Cows.
prepared ~ the United States Depart.
s,ent Of Agriculture.)

prepared u the United States Depart.
x,ent Of Agriculture.)
How to obtain large production most
economically is the great problem OF
every ia:ryman. Economical produc-
ton d,pends primarily on selection.
breeding, and feeding, care and man.
agement. 1t requires that all unprofit-
able cows be eliminated, that the re-
mainder be bred to first-class bulls.
and that each COW in the herd be fed
a properly balanced ration according
to production. It also requires the in
telligent feeding, care and management
Of calves and young stock.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-11-30
Liuht Reading.

"Wall, I'll declare" exclaimed old
Nissus Prude. "The stories in some
of these current magazines are enough
to shock body" And so saying she
threw off her switch for the sake OF
comfort and wired her eyes to the
page.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-11-30
Black in Favor.

Each season brings out its own spe
cfal colors, with navy blue always in
the lead, and this year much black t.;
being worn. It is not the dull, luster.
less black Of mourning, but black sat-
in and velvet and fine black velOurs.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-11-30
Don't FORGET.

When you are making that new
luncheon set don't forget that here
are few other things necessa : to
complete the effect besides thu CEN
terpiece and the various sized d lies.
You will need covers for the as. >stos
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-11-30
ono glitch at beginning of every other

ono stitch at beginning Of every other
needle toward front ten times.
Knit the other shoulder and front to
correspond. Put all stitches on one
needle: knit forty-two rows. Knit one
row in Angora, and finish with three
plain, three purl for two inches.
Sew up under arm seams for forty
rows. leaving balance for arm-hole; fin
isl neck and arm-holes with one row
Of single crochet stitch in Angora.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-11-30
W AGAINST Wearing Black.

TN woman's committee, council q
national defense, advises against wear
ing black as mourning for deceased
sCidiers-instead, black band.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-11-30
Dairy Products Favored.

Dairy Products Favored.
Dairy products enjoy the unique
distinction of being the only food
products which the food administra'
ton has urged upon the consuming
public.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-11-30
LjuhteninQ the Hair

Use q good tar soap in shampooirg
YOUR hair if you wish to make Il
lighter.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-11-30
Lastino Effects Of seours.

Lasting enecI8 OF SCOUTS.
The effects of scOurS on calves are
lasting. They stunt the calf and often.
times kill it if nothing is done to stop
them.