davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

Here is version of the tailored suit that Is distinctly new and in excellent style. It conserves wool to the last inch in the coat in order that the skirt may be indulged in an unaccus- toned bit of drapery at the back. In nearly all the new spring suits 1t is the skirt that has not an inch of cloth to spare, for the regulation skirt is as plain as the experienced tailor knows how to make 1t. The coat is made interesting with the remainder of the goods from the allowed yardage which must not exceed four and q half yards of 54-inch goods.
 Small checks in which blue and black, brown and black, or green and black, are the predeminating color combinations, are featured this spring made up with plain fabric of the color in eolored check. and the colors are dark, but vivid. There are quiet CT checks. like that in the picture in taupe and gray and an occasional black and white.
 The small, fitted-in coat in the suit pictured has no peplum at the sides and front, only the side bodies and
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
CUCUM BERS.

The soil for eueambers should be a rich sandy loam, rather moist but not wet. The seeds may be planted in berry baskets or on s0ds In the hotbed and these transferred to the open ground. or the seed may be placed di- rectly in the ground Considerable time will be saved by starting the plants in the hotbed In either case they should not be placed in the open until the ground has warmed up, which will be about four weeks after the last killing frost in the spring.
 They may be planted in hills feet apart each way or drilled in rows I feet apart in the rows. It is a good plan to use an abundance of well-rot- ted manure in the holes or in the rows.
 Gucumbers should receive frequent shallow cultivation until the vines be- gin to run freely; after this very little cultivation is required They are ready for use as soon as large enough, and no fruit should be allowed to ripen on the vines. It is advisable to spray cucumhers with Bordeaux mixture, as they are quite liable to be injured by diseases.
 For a full discussion of insects and diseases affecting eucumbers and "em- edies for them. see Farmers Bulletin S56, entitled Control of Disease and Insect Enemies of the Home Veget. ble Garden"
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
LATE CABBAGE.

Late cabbage is usually grown as q crop following early potatoes, peas or some other crop that leaves the ground free for about one-half the growing season. The plants may be grown in the seedbed, 1t being necessary to sow the seed some three or four weeks before 1t is desired to set them in po- sition in the garden. It is an excel lent plan to follow early potatoes with late cabbage as none of the insects that affect early potatoes are liable to molest the late cabbage, and it is possible to set the plants between the potato rows some two or three weeks before the potatoes are dug. In this manner sufficient time is gained to permit the cabbage to reach maturity before hard freezing weather occurs in the fall.
 The rows should be about 8 feet apart and the plants some ? feet apart in the rows Slight freezing does not injure cabbage, but il should not be subjected 10 repeated freezing and thawing. Late cabbage can be stored by taking up plants and pack ing them closely together in a trench, placing a frame of boards CT poles around the trench, some supports across the top, and covering the whole with straw or corn fodder. The heads may be removed as needed and the roots and stems left in position in the trench. These will furnish an abun. dant suppiy of greens ill early spring.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
LET SHEEP CRAZE IN PARKS
Good Idea Both From Financial Stand point and in Improved Appear
 ance of the Grass.

For many years European cities have turned out flocks of sheep, muni- eipally owned to graZe in their parks. The sheep is one of the best of lawn mowers. It crops closely, yet not too closely, insuring that smooth-shayen effect which delights the eye. And grazing sheep as well as well-trim- med lawns, are highly ornamental.
 The city of Denver keenly. aware of the necessity for the utilization of all available land in the production of f0OdStuffs, has decided to purchase no fewer than 5000 sheep to now it's park lawns next year. The agricul- tural experts have decided that where the grass is heavy and well rooted three sheep to the acre can be easily maintained. They will buy eweA ready for lambing, according to plans, and will make d handsome profit upon the mutton and wool
 There are 150 cities in the United States with populations in excess of 10000. and practically every one of these cities has hundreds of acres of park land. These park acreages, the government believes, could easily maintain 100000 sheep each summer.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
Lemons Whiten and
 Beautify the Skin!
 Make Cheap Lotion

The juice of two fresh lemons strain ed into bottle containing three ounces of orchard white makes q whole quar- ter pint of the most remarkable lemon skin beautifier at about the cost one must pay for small jar of the ordi- nary cold creams. Care should be talk en to strain the lemon juice through fine cloth so no lemon pulp gets in, then this lotion will keep fresh for months. Every woman knows that lem on juice is used to bleach and remove such blemishes as freekles, sallowness and tan and Is the ideal skin softener, smoothener and beautifier.
 Just try it Make up a quarter pint of this sweetly fragrant lemon lotion and massage it daily into the face, neck, arms and hands. It should natur- ally help to whiten, soften, freshen and bring out the hidden roses and beauty of any skin. It is wonderful for rough, red hands.
 Your druggist will sell three ounces Of orchard white at little cost, and any grocer will supply the lemons. Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
FILLING THE FLAPPER'S NEEDS AND DESIRES

center of the back are extended into a short peplum. Three narrow tucks are stitched in at the waistlne, across the back, where they make themselves very useful. They help fit the coat to the figure, and make the required sup port for the belt. This fastens at each side of the back with three hand some bone buttons of gray with bor- der of white set in a rim of black. The belt is wide and plain and extends about the figure without wrinkles. The long collar is of white wash satin.
 The skirt is smooth across the front with two plaits at each side The back is cut long enough to allow 1t to be caught up in two places.
 There are a good many of these short coats in variety of designs, be- sides eton jackets. that make it easy to use short allowance of material. Many suits are lavishly braid-trimmed with the braid applied in many par allel rows to plain coats and skirts. Some checked suits are houn0 with braid but checks take the place of decorations and are at their best when simply treated.
 The revival of trimmings has trans formed the showrooms and windows of millinery establishments into a millin- cry paradise filled with beautiful flow CTS and fruits. ribbons and braids and all sorts of alluring fabrics. Much of this splendor of joyous millinery is
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
CELERY.

Celery seed should be sown in the hotbed or window box about the time of the last frosts in the spring The seed is very slow in germinating and the plants are small and delicate. They are improved by transplanting at least twice.
 Celery requires q deep. rich, moist soil with plenty of well-rotted manure or fertilizer and frequent shallow cul- tivation. In the garden, celery may be planted after some early crop, such as lettuce, radishes or peas. As soon as the plants attain considerable size the leaves should be drawn together and q little soil competed about the base of the plant to hold it upright, If the bianching Is done with earth, care should be taken that the hearts of the plants do not become filled. Boards. paper or other material may be used for blanching. but earthing up will pro duce the finest flavor.
 Celery may be stored and kept for winter use by placing it in old hotbeds. ant covering it with fodder or straw i; in trenches covered with coarse ma nure or straw; in outdoor cellars; or in the storage room in the basement.
 Celery will test the skill of the gar dener about as severely as any crop he may choose to grow, but no garden product pays better for painstaking cure and effort than this crop.
 For details as to the storage of eel cry, see Farmers Bulletin S79, "The Home Storage of Vegetables.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
The Daily Grind.

There's new glory about 1.-the same old morning till-night-to-pay-the rent drudgery!
 At the sight of a service flag chins instintively lift. shoulders square. The soldier comes out in the man be- yond draft age when he starts down town in the morning. He wears no uniform, no insignia, no cap band, no brassard He does the same work he did before the war but-bless him he does it better, better because of the boys overseas, better because Amer lea must win. His bit is colorless task. but. by such is democracy being made safe for the world.-Renette Lovewell of The Vigilantes.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

out of the question for the "flapper" who must wait until more years than seventeen have passed by her before she may have whatever she wills. Tt is forbidden" is written on much trim med millinery for her.
 But those who make the needs of the young girl their special care, have provided lovely, simply trimmed hats for her; embodying the charm of little girlhood in them. No one else can wear hats just like them. Three models, made for the girl be- tween twelve and seventeen are pie tured in the group above, two of them for all-round wear and one for dress up times. The hat at the upper left is of Italian milan with the crown in the natural color of the straw and the brim in blue. Several colors in the brim with natural color in the crown make q choice of combinations possi ble in this hat. It is trimmed with a wide band of moire ribbon fastened at the front with a painted ornament of wood. The ribbon extends from the right front of the shape te the middle of the back, about the left side. It is
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

turned down at the back falling in a single sash end to the waistline.
 At the right spappy, picturesque shape is of Italian milan all in the nat ural color of the braid. It rolls up at the left side. A band of blue velvet ribbon is attached to the upturn and brought around the hat to the back. Here it is arranged in flat bow against the crown with two short streamers falling from 1t half way to the waistline. An ornament painted in the same bright blue as the ribbon is posed against the crown at the right
 No flapper will be able to look upon the hat pictured at the center of the group without growing enthusiastic It is q light pink hair braid having a wide brim faced with georgette crepe and three rows of narrow lingerie lace in frills about the brim. It has long sash of wide pink satin ribbon and the sweetest of small garden roses, full blown, sets in it's leaves, against the sash at the front. Almost any tiapper will blossom into a vision of loveliness in it.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
 Stranuer Understood.

The stranger in Cleveland accosted man whom he judged to be an old inhabitant.
 Have you lived in Cleveland longT asked the stranger.
 About twenty years" acknowledged the Clevelander.
 'Is the climate here salubrous?'
 'Is the climate here? Say, you can just bet il is. And would you mind putting that word down on a piece of paper for me? l can use it. I've used all the cuss words I know of on this doggoned climate. and that sounds like new one. How do you spell it? Yes, sir; I'll bet this is the most saubrious climate this side of hello, where are you going?"
 But the stranger had learned all he wanted to know-Cleveland Leader.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
Public Health Too Much Neglected.

Public health work in this country is still in its infancy. All tests applied showed the health departments in the smaller cities to be weaker than those in the larger cities. Perhaps the most surprising finding is that the Southern and Pacific cities have better devel- oped municipal health departments than the Northern cities from the Rockies to the Atlantic. The Central Northern cities stand at the foot of the list. A recent report concludes that the appropriations granted most health departments in this country are grossly inadequate for the new functions modern science requires them to perform. It is stated that health departments should be allowed a minimum wage of 50 cents per in- habitant per year as compared with the present average allowance of 22 cents.-Goyernment Bulletin.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

Building-up for the Spring Attack at the Front is a good deal like putting the body in condition for an invasion or the germs of grip, pneumonia or spring fever" here at home.
 At this time of the year most people suffer from a condition often called Spring Fever. They feel tired, worn out, before the day is half thru They may have frequent headaches and sometimes "pimply" CT pale skin and white lips. The reason for this is that during the wintertime, shut up with in doors, eating too much meat and too little green vegetables, one heaps. fuel into the system which is not burned up and the clinkers remain to poison the systen-a eloggSg up of the circu- laton-With inactive liver and kidneys. Time to put your house in order.
 For an invigorating tonic which will clarify the blood, put new life in the body, sparkle to the eyes, and a wholesome skin, nothing does so well as glyceric herb extract made from Golden Seal root, Blood and Stone root, Oregon grape root and Wild Cherry bark. This can be had in con- venient, ready-to-use tablet form at all drug stores, sixty cents, and has been sold for the past fifty years as Dr.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. By reason of the nerves feeding on the blood, when the blood is pure the. nerves feel the effect, and neuralgia or. other nerve pains disappear because such pain is the cry of the starved nerves for food. When suffering from backache, frequent or scanty urine. rheumatic pains here or there or that constant tired feeling, the simple way to overcome these disorders is merely to obtain Dr. Pierce's Anurie from your druggist. In tablets. sixty cents
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
SWEET CORN.

Plant sweet corn about the time of the last killing frost in spring and make 3 or successive plant ingS at intervals of two weekc From quarter pint to a half pint of seed is sufficient for hundred foot row. Plant the seed ip drills 3 feet apart and thin to a single stalk every 10 to 14 inches, or plant 5 to seeds in hills 3 feet apart each way, and thin out to to stalks in q hill. Cover the seeds about ? inches deep. Cultivate frequently, taking care to remove all suckers from around the base of the stalks.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
GREENS AUGUST FLOWER

Has been used for all ailments that are caused by disordered stomach and inactive liver such as sick head ache, constipation, sour stomach, nervous indigestion, fermentation of food palpitation of the heart caused by gases in the stomach. August Flower is gentle laxative, regulates digestion both in stomach and intestines, cleans and sweetens the stomach and alimen- tary canal stimulates the liver to se- crete the bile and impurities from the blood Sold in all civilized countries. Give 1t a trial. Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
Erut. Pickers Dream Come True.

An Ingenious method of gathering fruit which reduces the fruit picker's work to a minimum, makes use of a large net suspended above the ground directly under tree and does away with the usual fruit-picking harness, buckets. pails and baskets, says the Popular Science Monthly. The fruit is dropped from the tree by the picker and it falls into the net and rolls down through cone-shaped canvas spout into barrel or fruit box. The net is held taut by framework sup ported by iron posts driven in the ground.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12

supply of young tender beets at all times. The beets should be used be fore they exceed q diameter If inches as the young beets of moderate size are of much better quality than those allowed to make a greater growth. The beets that remain unused during the latter part of the season should be allowed to grow until frost, pulled, trimmed and stored for winter use. If not desired for table use. they make an excellent stock or poultry feed.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
f)Nrlf TOWN
 HELPS
TO DISTRIBUTE GARDEN CROPS
Disposition of Vacant Lot Produce in Cities Will Be Systematized This
 Coming Season.

In every city where the vacant lot gardening movement received atten- ton the past summer-and the num- Der is represented most accurately ny an atlas of the United States-there has been in full sway movement nav ing in view the preservation and con servation and wise distribution of the abundant crops produced. Demon strations In drying, canning and pre- serving of fruits and garden produce were given all summer from one end of the land to the other, so there seems little danger of the wastage or loss or the city lands abundance. And that Is not all.
 City officials and civic organizations have actively concerned themselves with plans for next year. Fall blow ing was provided for. Needed enrich ment of the soil and the securing ana proper distribution of fertilizers are being considered. More systematic and more thoroughgoing methoGS for the direction and handling of the city gar dening movement are being worked out. In word. the thought and in- tent of the city dwellers of the United States are for q still more abundant harvest next season from the vacant lots and waste places of the eongested communities.
 The men and women of American cities, joining hands with the men and women of American farms, are quiet ly and consistently setting about to prove that it is not yet possible to starve the civilized world, much less America, while soil and rain and sun shine last-Mac Lean Libbey in Col Hers Weekly.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
WORK FOR PATRIOTIC WOMEN
Fsod Supply of Nation May Be Greatly Supplemented by Production of
 Chicken Flock.

The women in the farm homes of this country may greatly supplement the food supply of the nation by rais- ing all the poultry and eggs they can this year Every fowl and every dozen eggs raised and consumed on the farm will release meat and other foods for our armies and those of our allies. Pa triotic production of poultry will pay profits to the patrons of the nation.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
REMEMBER
U.s~pEP'r. or AoRlcuerORe HOWTOaGR!;'OW !:;''. I TOMATOES. I

The tomato is one of the most satfs- factory of all the garden crops and one that is found in practically every yege- table garden. No matter how small the garden space available. it is always advisable to have few tomato vines.
 Tomatoes will grow in almost any good soil but the soil should not be too high in nitrogenous matter, as this will cause the plants to go to vine, rather than to fruit. The plants should be started in the window box or In the hotbed, some six weeks before time to set them in the open. For best results they should be transplanted at least once. It Is possible to secure crop much sooner by carefully growing the plants indoors in pots and transplant ing to the open ground as soon as con ditions permit. They should not be set in the open until about two weeks after the last killing frost. If set sooner than this. they should in all cases be protected from frost with a muslin cover or with boxes covered with glass or by other means.
 The pot-grown plants are especially desirable, as they may be brought to the blooming period by the time it is warm enough to plant them in the gar den. If the plants are not to be trained, but allowed to lie on the ground, they should be set about feet apart each way. If trained to single stalk and tied to stakes or a trellis, they may be planted in rows 3 feet apart and IS inches apart in the row If to be used for table purposes only, p plants under good conditions will supply the average family. If for can ming, from 50 10 loo plants will be nee essary. One hundred plants should supply sufficient tomatoes for present use. and enough to can Tt least 100 quarts.
 Under favorable conditions tomatoes will continue to grow and bear for the entire season, and it should not be necessary to set q late crop
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
Greetings.

On New Years eve in a Yorkshire town two men were carried to the hospital-vfctims of an explosion. One had the misfortune to have his nasal organ blown off the other had lost one of his ears. The two men were placed in adjacent beds. and in the morning the one minus his nose shouted to his neighbor
 Happy New Year to thee. mate !"
 Happy new nose 10 thee, and mind thine own business" growled the other.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
capes for Summer Wraps.

Summer evening wraps are very like ly to take the form of capes this year. notes a writer in the Brooklyn Eagle. though there are delightful coats a-plenty and quantities of garments half coats and half cape that one can lump under the head of wraps.
 These evening wraps are likely to take the form of full capes, with slits for the arms and more or less pro nounced sleeve or, rather, cuff set into these opening. But there are other models more subtly constructed with
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
Ribbon Skirts to Be Worn.

Ribbon skirts are in evidence again this season. Last year skirts made of stripes of wide ribbon joined with flag. goting were brought out. and some very lovely garments were seen. The ribbon skirt shown for the coming summer combines strips of ribbon and sections of net, chiffon, or other sheer fabric in matching width
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
Limit of Confidence.

"She seems to make a eonfidant of you
 "Yes, I'm her dearest friend She tells me everything"
 Her innermost secrets I presume" "Yes, indeed Shes even shown me where she has hearded few pounds of sugar in her attic
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
Knowing What You Want.

The girl who always knew what she wanted would be too wise for her years. Often when she is surest if she were left to follow her own path it would mean bitter disappointment. It is well for girl if she has faith enough in those who have her welfare at heart, to believe what seems rather hard on the face of it. that they know what she wants better than she knows herself.-Girl's Companion.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
GARDENING NOTES

The more blisters you raise in cultivating. the less water your plants will need.
 Weeds waste moisture and plant food. And they're not even pretty.
 Have you filed your hoes? Some sticks to mark the rows?
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
Probably She Didn't.

gentleman winked ut bright little boy on the Lewiston ear the eth- CT day. The youngster tried to return the salute, but both eyes persisted in shutting.
 Mamma he finally said to nice- looking woman by his side. wink at that man. ."-Portland Press.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
Should Have Been Easy

You can't always tell what a man is by way he talks"
 Perhaps not
 "0ne morning in the lavatory of a Pullman ear several men were talk ing about how hard it was to dress and undress iii a berth"
 "Yes?"
 "The man who made the loudest complaint was eontortionist who could tie himself in knot.n-Birming- ham Age-Herald.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
One Great Truth.

q suppose you claim that you will leave office poorer than you entered it?"
 I'm not making any statement about that. But I can truthfully say that the campaign depleted my bank roli ably"@KaEsas City Journal.
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
A Conversational sucoess-

Do you know" exclaimed MT. SilIi- son. "I believe the telephone young lady has gotten interested in me-
 How can you imagine it?'
 She makes me repeat any number I call for half dozen times. She must like to hear me talk r'
The Monticellonian., 1918-04-12
Keep Henhouse Clean.

Keep the henhouse neat and clean. Repair the roof, the windows. and stop any direct drafts that are possi- ble by knot holes or cracks. Too much glass and not enough open front is bad.