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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-07-03
Little Girl Successful in Raising
Poultry


One little girl of Davidson county
Tennessee, set As Barred Plymouth
Rock eggs in March. From these
eggs she Matched 38 chickens, and
was successful in raising 35.
This was her first experience in
poultry keeping. The first hen was
set on March II, and 81 days later
10 downy chicks appeared. The only
care of the hen while setting was to
furnish plenty of corn and fresh
water daily. The next day the seconu
hen, which had been set on March Is,
came off with IL more husky chicks.
She followed the direction of her
home demonstration agent in caring
for these chickens. The first few
days they were fed hard boiled eggs;
after a few days time corn bread;
then after ten days she began feeding
a little chick feed The third hen,
which was set on March 10, Matched
off IL chickens. There were SO chick
ems from the three settings of eggs.
She kept plenty of fresh water before
her chickens at all times and the dish
es in which the water was given were
kept perfectly clean. She was also
careful to see. that the feed was
clean, fresh and wholesome.
This little girl could easily sell her
35 chickens for $500, but she real
let's are March hatch
ed and properly cared for, and that
she will find no trouble in having a
dozen eggs to market daily this win
ter, when eggs are worth from rs
to 80 cents dozen.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-07-03
NOTICE

There will be big picnic given
al Glenn Springs summer resort
nine miles northwest, Of Park Field,
Tenn, July 9. 1t is hoped that this
will be the largest and best picnic of
its history. The privileges for the
rights Of the stands, as well as other
concessions, will be let July / at A
pm. at the springs, followed by a
big ball at night July 1. Admission
to ballroom, Is and rs cents.
12j3w DIR. A. B. BLAYDES, Prop.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-07-03
Drink Rnttermilk

Buttermilk is one of the best drinks
in the world-nutritious, palatable
and full of zest and vim. The man
who drinks buttermilk regularly and
copiously is doing a good turn for
himself.
Buttermilk day, it is hoped, will
remind many people Of this drink,
introduce it to others, and be the
beginning of a greater consumption
of butterrnilk that will contribute to
the health and happiness of the con-
sumers and help dairy farmers to
develop production.
While straight buttermilk is an ex-
cellent drink, there are number of
delicious combinations. Buttermilk
lemonade is obtained by adding the
juice Of two or three lemons to a
quart of buttermilk with sugar to
taste. Buttermilk may be combined
with lemon juice, orange juice, or
eggs and sugar for making frozen
dainties.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-07-03
Try this standard out on your herd,
Ne Self-Feedera

Fatten hogs on self-feeders as far
as possible. Hogs fed in this way
save labor, save feed in proportion
to the gain in weight made, and are
ready for market sooner than those
which are handled. Less feed is
actually required to fatten when hogs
are self fed, The system is therefore
economical in every respect.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-07-03
4 GRATEFUL woMAN's STORY

Mrs. Robert Blair, 461 S. 10th St.,
Terfe Haute, Ind, writes: Il suffer-
ed two years with kidney and blad-
der trouble. After taking Foley
Kidney Pills a few short weeks /
found my trouble gradually disap-
pearing. The backaches stopped and
| am also free from those tired
spells and headaches, and my vision
is no longer blurred" Foley Kidney
Pills help the kidneys, keep the blood
clean and eliminates the impurities
that cause backache, rheumatic pains,
sore, stiff and swollen joints and mus
cles. Sold By Union Drug Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-07-03
To Bleach an Old Straw Hat

An old straw hat left from last
season which is too good to cast
aside and which has become discol-
ored by the sun can be bleached, af-
ter all trimmings are removed, by
cutting lemon and dipping it in
sulphur and applying it to the hat.
After covering the entire hat with
the mixture, it should be placed in the
sun and left for three or four hours.
Ribbons, flowers, feathers and lace
may be dyed by using oil, paint and
gasoline. Take a small tube of oil
paint and squeeze it into the gaso-
line until you have the desired tint,
then dip the article into this and
shake unit dry.
To make an old ribbon look fresh
place damp cloth over the sur
face Of hot iron, then take the
ribbon by each end and pull it back
and forth over the iron and let the
steam from the damp cloth penetrate
the ribbon.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-07-03
PUBLIC NOTICE

! hereby certify that will not
be responsible for any liabilities in
any respect for my wife, Addie Carr
Doyle, from this date
This June 90, 1919.
26j4t LA VOY E. DOYLE.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-07-03
IRIS DE TRUFE. Too'

A Kentucky editor printed the fol-
lowing; aThe fellow who is counting
a certain married lady had better
leave town, as her husband is on to
him" The paper had not been out
an hour before every man had left
except three cripples and a man who
couldn't read.-Ex.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-07-03
She Had Him

Husband and wife were having
words, when he said: 4 don't believe
in parading my virtuesl"
MOI" answered the wife. do You
think you could. dear? Il takes
number, you know, to make q pa
rade?"
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-07-03

According to dealers, New York
women have not diminished their use
Of cosmetics because Of the added
cost resulting from the luxury tax.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-07-03

The chance Of two finger prints
being alike is figured as one in 3D.
100000.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-07-03
BOAR FOR SERVICE

have a registered o. I. c. boar,
and offer his services at $3.50 at
gate, with return privilege.
19j4% s. r. CHAPMAN.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-07-03

Constant advertising brings results
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11
The Art of Play ! citing

4 guess youTi and some in the pan
try. But mas got beautiful pink
cake
"Never mind the be-yoo-tiful pink
cake. I'm cookie hungry" Aieeiah
danced TO the pantry and back. She
sat on the stool beside Lenny. and they
had a delightful hour together. They
chatted OF old times and old friends.
OF the strange new life that had claim
ed Aleelah, and of her many adveD-
lures since she had gone away from
home.
Now feel that I've got the real vii
lage news" said Aieeiah gayiy. "Ev-
erybody's tried to tell me, but you
know you always did see things so
straight Lenny."
She sprang to her feet, shook out her
ruffies and danced for him some new
dances she had learned for her photo
plays. Then she paused beside bis
chair and looked at him with brooding
eyes.
IT'S a queer world live in NOW.
Ali play-acting. l don't ind much time
to be myself, Lenny, dear" She sigh
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11

ediy eager at the other side Of the ia
BILE. The oblong package began to as
sumo delightful properties. she pa
tiently poured second cup of tea.
giving the mysterious bundle sly
pinch as she passed it,
Nov, we'll see." Cousin Cordelia
pushed aside the tea things and laid
the package on the table. Don't cut
the string--it's a good cord. l hope
you amt wasteful. Eunice. "Therel"
She flung open the wrappinss and
Eunice caught glimpse OF dull, mot
tied cloth like granite: the hem OF q
folded skirt and the wrinkled sleeve
OF a coat. What is it," she asked
family.
TITS a suit. A suit had made and
only wore twice." proclaimed Cousin
Cordelia. "It'e too tight; so it'll Just
about At you If you set the buttons
over. And a slim ngure like yours
don't have to be fitted exactly, Eunice.
Then the skirt can have pieat taken
on each side and hide the spot OF clam
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11

TO home-grouch. keeping the sunny
side Of his nature for strangers and
the gloomy side for his wife. He real
lied that be had been a perfect brute
and Ruth had been perfect angel to
stand him.
His thoughts were interrupted BY
one Of the girls going to the piano and
striking up 3 song. The other girls
sathered around and sang 1t.
At the end OF the song he recovered
his composure enough to say: Girls
am extremely sorry 10 have you see
the worst side Of my disposition, but
you have awakened me to realization
OF my own shortcomings. Hereafter
things are going to be different Every
time I am tempted TO say something
unpleasant I'll stop and think--would
! say that to any other woman? My
wife is entitled to more respect than
strangers are, and hereafter I'll SEQ
that she gets It, / did forget about her
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11
Eunice Receives Present

treated right n 10 see US living the
way she thinks we ought to-" said
Thad. warningly. Don't let her ever
get an idea we're anything but close
and spying like herself. She hates ex-
travagance."
"we're ligkely to be extravasanti"
Knocked Eunice. Then she kissed him
on the top OF his sunburned nose and
pushed him gently across the door SILL
Later Cousin Cordelia arrived. fat.
oblong package. In her arms. i've
brought you a present. Eunice," she
announced. But you can't see II tiil
I've had a cup Of tea"
The visitor -fiirted her long bonnet
strings aside and bent over her tea
cup. "I was going TO give you both
something irst." she said. between
bites OF gingerbread. Something use
full for the house. But didn't. This
10 for you, Eunice. though ! don't
doubt Thad will be pleased. And it1l
save him money, too"
Eunice sat round-eyed and restrain
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11
The Course Of True Love

er loyer-like. II vas also an agree
able state OF affairs, after be had gone,
II go he must, to be able to turn to
Frank for consolation.
Being an honest little person she
told John so, ending with so why
can't have him just for q friend,
dear hearth" at the same time kissing
him eoaxingiy.
But lovers also have way of jeal-
ousIy guarding their own, SO wise john,
after firmly replying, mo, sweetheart.
you must give up one or the other"
suggested she would not see either, Of
them for 3 whole week, and then she
would know which one she most de-
sired This seemed good way 10
solve a perplexing problem, and she
promised 10 give 1t fair trial. fully
intending to keep her word, thus send
ing John back to his work with an
easy mind.
But, oh dear what a way fate has
Of upsetting the best laid plans. Could
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11
By Phil Moore

Later in the afternoon Lenny heard
a clatter at the gate; voices of several
women, talking at once. Then one
voice came plainly:
Isn't II wonderful the way Alec
iab's changed? She's so proud and
stylish I'd never known her. My what
q little prosperity win do for girl"
''It seemed like meeting a stranger.
But we ought to be proud of her." 1t
was the Wills nearest neighbor speak
ing now. II don't >s'pose she ever
thought of Lenny."
This was more than the boy behind
the curtains could stand. He thrust
q flaming face into view and sent his
voice shrilly across the garden space.
"Aleelab came to see me. Mis- Mack
lin. She came here for an hour fore
she went to your tea. Yes; and she
ct some Of Mas cookies--and she
danced for me. And she's just Alec
lah Allen as much as ever TO folks that
can see things straight"
whats the boy meau?" he heard
Mrs. MackIin ask In a stage whisper,
as be retreated behind his curtains
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11

mammoth pink-frested fruit cake, had
departed directly after the MONDAY
meal Lenny In his aicove sat visit
fully watching the front gate. when
there was low sound OF ripping
lsughter-sn there stood Aieeiah.
$50 busy watching the front gate
you didn't hear the back door," she
cried gieefully. "Oh, but I was care
full and came in on tippy-toes. How
are you. Lenny. dearf"
She stopped and kissed his cheek
lightly; stroked bis soft hair. and drew
away again. Lenny regarded her ar
IDENTIFY. She was delectable vision
the same girl he remembered, and yet
not quite the same. But she was only
a little girl and not a fine young lady
at all
She wore q simple, ruffied frock OF
pink dimity with a black velvet rib
bon girdling her waist Her bright
chestnut curls were unbound with a
bow on top as she used TO wear it;
and she swung a big shade hat by Its
slim ribbon strings.
Amy cookies, Lenny?" she caroIed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11

without any planning on her part she
saw Frank every day. John heard of
this-a little bird must have told him
and wrote:
Dear Edith-There is no need TO
write me your decision. Your actions
speak plainly and show which one you
prefer. wish you happiness In your
choice, Your erstwhile lover,
JOHN"
And thus matters stood. But Edith
was not happy. She began TO realize.
all too late. how dear 70 her was the
love she had thrown away SO thought
iessly. How tender John had been,
and how thoughtful Of her happiness
aiwsysl What q sweet visit she bad
enjoyed in bis home, and how she had
learned to love his mother and sister.
and felt they approved Of her. too.
Should she send for him and tell him
she knew now her mistake7 Pride for
bade that.
Vacation time found her en- route
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11

ed softly. 'But like it. On. it's very
exsiting-snd profitable" Brighten
ing, her smile was humorous. Now
I must go and act some more. For
the waiting ladies' at the judges house
and the pink cake tea
"Act7" gueried the boy. mysihed.
YES; l must play I'm celebrity
and q grand woman OF the world. oh.
I must be very fine. Listen, Lenny.
I'm going home now and do up my
hair In q wonderful way. and put on
q gown that came from Paris. It's q
Jade green silk with bilioys OF col
ored net like fireworks and gold
spangies And then shall put on my
naughty airs and be very distinguished
and very uncomfortable"
They laughed together. With
swift motion Aleelah embraced the boy
and swayed back 10 regard him with
misty eyes.
Don't let them fool you, Lenny.
dear" she said tenderiy. This Is
really AIeeIah. your old playmate
Good-by. I'll send you post card
from California"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11

she be blamed for the sudden down
pour, which would have drenched her
had not Franks umbrella protected
her agsin7 What man would let q
dear little girl go urnbreIiaiess for the
sake of keeping such an absurd old
promise?
That was the hrst night OF that
week. Uncle Jim sent her two tickets
for play that she wanted to see, for
the next night, and inviting a girl
friend she went. Was IL her fault IL.
In looking at the people about her she
found, to their mutual surprise, Frank
sitting at her right. Blame the ticket
seller. OF course she laughed and
chsLted with biT and Of course he
escorted them both home, and natural
iy she invited him to a merry little
feed. What harm in thst7 But honest
Edith began to have twinge in the
region where her conscience ought TO
be. Was It quite honorable7 Was 1t
playing fsirg And yet. that week,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11

70 accompany bis singing Of an even
tng-mueh nicer than noping alone
although, of course, not to be pre-
ferred 70 John-but then, be was far
away, attending TO horrid old business.
Surely. it was perfectly innocent and
proper. even II one was engaged, to so
with Frank on nice little car rides.
ending with picnic lunch in the love-
iy out OF doors on beautiful Sundays.
Lovers have 8 way of knowing these
things-and strangely enough, q mes
sage came from him demonstrating q
itttie Il want you 10 have . good
time and be happy, but. dearest, you
can not have Us both: 80 you must
choose which one IL is to be-" Nov.
when one is 20 and attractive IT is
hard 70 choose wisely; in fact, she did
not want to choose at all. 1t was al
together satisfactory to have a dear
John writing ardent love. sending flow
ers and candy. coming 20 spend an oc-
easionsl week end and being altogeth-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11
By Joella Johnson

for Maine, and fate again took a hand
In bringing things about, for all un-
known TO her, John was travelling on
the same train, never dreaming of her
nearn ess.
A dreadful lurchirg of the car threw
Edith violently forward. and very
frightened little girl hurried out to the
platform to Fee what was the trouble.
and ran plump into Johns arms. Those
arms were not slow in closing about
the trembling little figure and after az
astonished, Edith, love. how came you
here?" and her equally eager. "Oh.
john, suppose you had been killed?
each realized this, that nothing mat
tered as long as they had each other,
and that love laughs at plans and
promises. and whats to be will be-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11

sman enange through her spreading
fingers. And Frances says l can get
q lovely suit from that tailor in Dover
for s2o--and everything found. Satin
lining. TOO. and fancy buttons. UNI
m-m." Her blue eyes stared softly
through the window above the bright
tops of her growing plants.
I'D like black-and-white plaid like
Frances; but 1 don't know. II I had
to wear 1t long-perhaps navy blue
would be better. Yes, navy blue serge.
That's always pretty. And Thad likes
blue"
She poured the money back into the
jar and danced across the door to the
pantry. On her way back she paused
before small mirror to smile and nod
at her reflection.
How'd you like yourself In a new
nasy-blue serge suit. Eunice Tyler."
she demanded. made by 0 tailor In
Dover-made TO at you. And with a
white collar and white sioves--wont
you look scrumptiousf My goody!
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11

Dinner ready7 No? we'll. why not 2
II you've got time TO doll up, you've
got time to have my dinner ready aft
err I've worked hard at tho office all
day. oh-goins to blubber, suppose.
We'll. it won't affect me any" and he
staIked madly off in the direction of
the living room. where to his surprise
and extreme modification were seated
etx astonished girls.
why. Mr.. Mortoni" exclaimed one OF
them. We are certainly surprised 10
hear your loving greeting TO your wife.
This 10 her birthday. so she invited
MS over for a surprise. That's why
she's all dressed up. Haven't you 3
present for herr"
Mr.. Morton knew not what to say.
Gone was the winning manner, the
irresistible glances. the confident
smile. In flash he saw himself as he
really was.
Why, he was actually developing In
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11

Look AZ that clock. Almost time for
dinner and Thao."
II may be . little late tonight Got
an extra job on" said Thad as he rose
from the dinner table. ''Thatli bean
extra dollar bill for YOU, Eunice. ri
go fifty-fifty. oh, most forgot. Cous-
in Cordelia is coming over this after
noon. Going to bring you present"
"Me-a PRESENT." Eunics's eyes
sparkled.
well, us a present. suppose. She
hasn't given us anything yet, though
she promised. She sure does hate 10
part with her money" Then Thsd
laughed. I'VE needn't worry. EunIce.
What she don't spend now will be
more for us later. Cousin Cordelia
hasn't a relation left but me. And II
we keep on the right side Of the old
lady"
THAT ought to be easy, Thad. Just
10 treat her right"
But Cousin Cordelia's idea OF being
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11
Il ubby Surprises Ruth

didn't like 1t. Why wasn't the dinner
better? Why didn't she have his
things where he could find them?'
II she dared TO venture q word OF
protest he would say that she was the
most unreasonable woman that ever
was. and then slam around the house
In q srouchy mood for the rest Of the
evening. But-oh, be could be SO po-
lite and charming to every other wom-
an but his wife.
She remembered 30 clearly that ey-
cry one of her girl friends was always
congratulating her on her perfectly
nne, spiendid husband-so polite
such charming knightiy manner
couid he ever be cross" and what a
lucky girl she was TO have husband
with such Q 6ns dispogition!"
A she wondered, these words came
to her:
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11

Aleeish at the train with brass band
and loads of flowers. And Judge
Browne is going to make a speech of
welcome"
~O-oh!" Lenny's eyes were big. ~
wonder what Aieelah'u say 70 that
Bet she'll blush up and want to run"
"Lenny-boy, you forget" Mrs.
Wills tones we're gently admonitory.
-Aleeiah Allen isn't the little girl you
remember. the wild. shy little thing
that used TO run over here and play
with you and eat nay cookies. She's
ene young lady now; and has lots OF
money and rich friends"
Lenny Lay back upon his cushions
with haif-closed eyes. "Aieeiahll
come to see me. won't she. mar
IL guess so. Lenny-boy." Mrs.
Wills face held an expression that was
hidden from her son. "Of course.
she'll be very Observation-Disclosures
and all. But I guess she'll md time"
Aleelah did come. and just at the
moment when the cripple was begin
ming 10 fear he had been forgotten.
Mrs. Wills. proudly bearing her
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11

humiliatins him in order 70 open his
eyes to his disagreetble ways. They
emphaticaily expressed their opinion
that 1t must be Joke, for they knew
he was the kindest, most agreeable
fellow imaginable. "Just you wait.
was all Ruth said, with a wise ex-
preston.
That evening. as the girls we're seat
ed in the living room. step sounded
on the stairs. and Ruth rushed to the
door. with happy. expectant look on
her pretty face. She was dressed IN
a dainty white gown. such as be used
to love to zee her In when they were
sweethearts.
His FIRST words were: Whatever
are you all doIled up fort You needn't
think am going opt anywhere. for
I'm not!" Then with . bang, as he
savagely hung his coat and hat on a
chair. well, what are you staring
at me for? I'm no curiosity.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11

stranger,
And smiles for the sometime guest.
But oft for our own the bitter tone,
Though we love our own the best
Never was there truer words. she
thought. But--just wait, she would
teach him q much needed lesson. She'd
show a few OF her girl friends what a
charming cavalier he was. 1t was get
ting so she couldn't stand his grouchy
ways much longer. and that evening
strengthened her resolve. for he came
home IN a worse mood than ever.
The next day was her birthday.
Would he remember. she wondered7
Well. she would certainly have sur
prise for him, SO without bis knowi-
edge, she invited six OF her girl friends
over for the evening. setting the time
OF their arrival before her husband
would return.
She conflded TO them her plan for
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11

recplent or ner SISTERS CASTOR anu
misfit clothing.
Two or three times she had been
close to the happy possession of a
purchase made with her own earnings
in the berry season, but there had al
ways been a family misfortune or an
urgent need to claim her scsnty saw
ings. The last time IL was Janey's
wedding. and q present.
Janey was the eldest Cubberly girl; !;
and after her marriage the next sister
Frances had gone to work IN another
town. where she took care OF two small
children belonging to a wealthy family.
The last time Frances had come home
she was a charming vision in a new
tailored suit which was the hrst thing
of its kind TO appear in the Cubberiy
family. Thereupon Eunice changed
the terms of the ardent desire from a
new store-bousht dress TO new tai
iored suite.
Seventeen dollars and sixty-thres
cenis." unused Eunice. dribbiins the