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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-02

amusing amateur theatricals, gotten
up BY Lorraine and Ted. The acting
was upon Laura Rooseyelts tennis
court. All the children were most
cunning, especially Quentin as Cupid.
in the scantIest OF pink muslin tights
and bodice. Ted and Lorraine, who
were respectively George Washington
and CLEOPATRA really carried OF the
play. At the end all the cast Joined
hands IN a song and dbnce, the final
verse being devoted es becially to me
love all these chiIdfeT and have great
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-02

\ nave had the happiest home life
'ol any man I have ever known wrote
Theodore Roosevelt. This letter, TO a
member Of Mrs. Roosevelt's family.
describes birthday scene and pays
10 the children's mother, the highest
tribute. Such a letter, and others OF
the series afford not merely a glimpse,
6nt a revelation Of the home life OF
this great American.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-02
Pfesldent at Play.
nd Miss Emily 7. Carow.)
OYSTER BAY,

Aug. l6, 1908.
8rehie and Nick continue tnsepara :
he. Wish you could nave seen tn ,sl
ibe other day, after one OF the plcnics,
|waiking oiennly up, Jointly CARVING
haskell and each with q captufeu
turtle d MS dilengsged hand. Archle
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-08-06
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THE VALUE OF LAND.
The Price of Farm Lands Have Risen
Steadily Past Year.

The rise in price of farm lands
leads some conservative people to
| fear that it has reached an artificial
level. They claim that those who buy
farms and mortgage their property,
on the present scale of prices, may
buy into a falling market in a
dangerous way.
For instance, they say that farms
a few years ago would have sold for
$4,000, very commonly bring S15,-
| 900 or even more now.
A young man with $4,000 might
buy such farm for SIS, 200, giving
mortgage and notes for $4,000. II
land prices should fall so that the
property was worth but $12, 900, the
owners equity is wiped out, and if
he had to sell he would lose all his
cash.
1t may seem unwise to suggest
this side of it to intending pur-
chasers Of land. Yet anyone who con-
templates acquiring a farm must
have dwelt much upon this phase of
the subject and it should be con-
sidered in all its aspects. Everyone
is glad to see farms becoming more
valuable, but there is such thing
as pushing them up to an abnormal
figure that tends to discourage pur-
chase. And when ownership is dis
couraged, the result is to place land
in the hands of tenants, who fire.
quently allow the soil to be exhaust
ed and property to run down. So an
owner who gets fair offer for a
farm property may make a serious
mistake if he holds it at the top of
the market.
War conditions pushed all kinds
of prices up to figure that does not
seem likely to be permanent. When
the people Of Europe get to pro-
ducing again, prices must drop a
little all around. This would tend to
let land prices off somewhat.
High prices Of land will stimulate
small farm ownership and intensive
farming. In the long run the price
of land will not fan far, and the
man who looks ahead twenty years
can be confident that property will
be worth more then than less.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-08-06
PRICES MILK AND CREAM.
More Dairy Herds Being Sold Under
AuctiOneer's Hammer Than
Ever Before

The prices of milk and cream and
butter and cheese are higher than
ever known for the summer season.
A season when the Pastures give
a cheap feed in abundance, and when
the winter transportation and labor
problems do not bother the producer.
And yet, the country over, there
are more big dairy herds being sold
under the auctioneer's hammer this
year than ever before.
In one dairy county five of the
chief herds of the district have been
sold at auction in three months.
These herds were managed by skilled
dairymen; they were high producing
herds, they were on farms where
much pasture land was available, and
close to a big city market, reached
over paved roads.
And yet these experienced dairy
men, usually favored in situation,
equipment AMI low overhead expense,
quit.
Any breeders magazine will show
Ipages of dispersal sales.
All over the country milk cows
are going to the butcher; big herds
are being broken up; dairymen who
are not entirely quitting are cutting
down their herds so they can "af-
ford" to stay in business.
And about this time we discover
that milk and butter are not only
the cheapest foods We have been get
ting, but that they are essential to
the healthy growth of the young, and
mighty near essential to the welfare
of the adult.
We are discovering that there is
no substitute for butter, or for
cream, or for whole sweet milk, and
many cities are supplying poor chill
dren with free milk at their schools.
The necessity and demand for
dairy products is greater than ever
before, and still the source of sup
uly is constantly dwindling, and the
men who have been longest in bust
ness are the keenest to get out.
Maybe Uncle Sam will have to
take over the milk business to in
sure the health of the growing gener-
alton.
We trust that if he does ne will
boost the price less than McAdoo ele-
waited the freight rates.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-08-06
NOTICE IN PROBATE.

To whom it may concern:
You and each of you are hereby
notified to appear at the Court House
in Winneshiek County, Iowa on the
22d day of September, 1919, at 800
O'Clock p. m, to attend the probate
or an instrument purporting to be
the Last Will and Testament of
James Bucknell late of DEBORAH
township, in Winneshiek County. de-
ceased, at which time and place YOU
Will appear and show cause, if any.
why said will should not be admitted
to probate.
In testimony whereof I have here
unto subscribed my name and affixed
the seal of said office, this cath day
of July, 1919.
S. J. MOORE,
clerk of District Court.
M. A. HARMON, Attorney.
ala
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-08-06

The housewife Of Holland would al
most as soon be without food as with
out her Real Dutch Drops" as she
quantity calls GOLD MEDAL HARLEM
Oil Capsules. They restore strength
and are responsible In q great measure
for the sturdy, robust health OF the
Hollahders.
Do not delay. Go to your druggist and
insist on h Ii supplying you with GOLD
MEDAL Harlem Oil Capsules. Take
them as directed. and IL you are not
gladly refund your money. Look for
the name GOLD MEDAL on the boz
and accept no other. In sealed boxes
three sizes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-08-06
Wealth is State of Mind. ANYWAY.

Wealth is State of Mind, Anyway.
One of our shrewd farmer friends
has been adding materially to his
worldly wealth by marking up the
price of his land from 500 to 500
per acre, every time It looks extra
good to him, which is every pleasant
morning. When We saw him, three or
four days ago, he had boosted it to
$3.50 per acre, and by this time likely
enough, he had just as soon keep it
himself as to sell it at any price
Sagacious man!-North County In
dex.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-08-06
KIDNEYS WEAKENING?
LOOK OUT!

Kidney troubles don't disappear of
themselves. They grow slowly but
steadily, undermining health with
deadly certainty, until you fall VIC
tim to incurable disease.
Stop your troubles while there Is time.
Don't wait until little pains become big
aches, Don't trihe with disease. To
avoid future suffering begin treatment
with GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Cap
sules nQw. Take three or four every
day uncl you are entirely free from
pain.
This well-known preparation has been
one of the national remedies OF Hol-
land for centuries. In 1896 the govern-
ment of the Netherlands granted a
special charter authorizing It's prepara-
ton and sale.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-08-06
NOTICE IN PROBATE.

To whom it may concern:
You and each of you are hereby
notlned to appear at the Court
House in Winneshiek county, Iowa,
on the 22d day of September. 1919,
at 200 o'clock p. m. to attend the
probate of an instrument purporting
to be the Last Will and Testament
of Amelia Wemett, late of Burr Oak
Township, in Winneshiek count, de-
ceased, at which time and place you
viii appear and show cause, if any,
why said will should not be admitted
to probate.
In testimony whereof l have here
unto subscribed my name and affixed
the seal of said office, this 18th day
of July, 1919.
S. ]. MOORE,
Clerk of District Court.
by c. r. Selland, Deputy.
BOICE & HOOK, Attorneys.
29-4.
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Try Orr Want Column
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-08-06
Violet Highly Prixed.

The violet was the national flower
OF the Athenians, and the men of
Athens were frequently addressed by
their orators rs "Athenians crowned
In yiolets." The Romans believed the
flower had medicinal qualities, and
Pliny advised a garland of violets
about the forehead would cure head
ache or dizziness.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-03-07
Piney Creek.

S. Golf and family spent Sunday
with R. c. Moore and family.
Ezra Williams left for New Or
leans Sunday after spending a sew
en- days furlough with homefolk.
R. 7. Bailey is quite indisposed.
A dance was enjoyed by several
couples at Roy Beecham's Saturday
night.
H. J. Petty hiss been visiting in
Darden since last report.
Miss Patra Bailey spent Saturday
night with Mits Ella Little.
f. S Golf visited at R 7. Bailey's
Sunday.
Miss Patria Bailey entertained
several friends, at her home Sun
day.
Several attended singing at Pres.
ley, Sunday.
Claude Mccormack spent Satur-
day night and Sunday in Lexington.
A social was enjoyed by several
Iyoune people al the home of Mrs.
Mary Williams, Saturday night.
Grady Bailey has purchased a
phonograph and is having some
dandy music.
Prof. H. A. Powers was here on
business Friday.
| w. F. Little and f. S. Golf were
IN jackson on business last We'd
aesday aud Thursday.
| A large number of our citizens
we're in town Monday.
| Miss Mae Petty has returned
from Missouri where she has been
visiting relatives.
| ). x +. Golf have purchased a
saw and erist mill and expect to
60 to work soon.
A. NJ. Bailey is doing carpenter
work in the Center Hill vicinity.
Robert Bailey and wife visited at
5. K. Vetetos Sunday.
Mrs. w. A. Scott spent Sunday
with her father.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-03-07
If WOMEN ONLY KNEW
What Heap Of Happiness Il Would
Bring 10 Lexington Homes.

Hard to do housework with an
aching back.
Brings you hours of misery at
leisure or at work.
If women only knew the cause
that
Backache pains often come from
weak kidneys.
TwOuld save much needless woe.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for weak
kidneys.
Read what Lexington citizen
says:
Mrs. l. Lawler, Henry Ave, says:
Deans Kidney Pills have been
used in our home with fine results.
| suffered more or less from kidney
trouble for some time past. My
back would often be awfully pain
full and sometimes had TO be helped
up from a chair. My kidneys didn't
act act properly and was in pretty
bad shape. Finally | began taking
Doan's Kidney Pills which got at
the Stewart Drug Company, and
was surprised at the quick results
they brought me. am glad to
recommend this medicine.
Price Coo, at all dealers Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mrs Lawler had. Foster-MIl-
burn Co, Mfgrs.. Buffalo. N. Y. ADV.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-03-07
SMOKING TOBACCO
FACTS FROM The
ENCYCLOPAEDIA
The Use Of FlavOrings Deter.
mines Difference In Brands

The Encyclopaedia Britannica says
about the manufacture Of smoking to-
bacco: g. on the Continent and in
America, certain sauces are employed
:. the use of the sauces is to improve
the favour and burning qualities Of the
leaves" Which indicates that smokers
enjoyment depends as much upon the
flavoring used as upon the tobacco.
Your nose is q sure guide in the mat
ter of flavorings. Try this simple test
with several tobacco brands: pour some
tobacco into your palm, rub briskly,
and smell. You will notice distinct
difference in the fragrance Of every
brand. The tobacco that smells best to
you will smoke best in your pipe, you
can rest assured.
Carefully aged, old Burley tobacco,
plus o dash Of pure chocolate, gives
TUXEDO Tobacco a pure fragrance
your nose can quickly distinguish from
any other tobacco. Try it and see.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-03-07

J. A. Deere, Warrens Bluff,
brought a barred rock ceckerel to
Lexington. which he had recently
purchased from a man in New
York. 1t cost $500. 1t is of the
Thompson line of breeding which
is very popular.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-03-07

FOR SALE:-Good farm horse;
also buggy See E F. Dennison,
Lexington. Tenn.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-03-07

Mrs. Clyde Jones had on the
average "A hens laying during Feb
ruary From them she received
43l eggs
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-03-07

In case your community wishes
to secure ground limestone try to
get enough Of your neighbors inter-
ested to get a car load. A car
load is Is tons or more. The cost
delivered in Lexington is about
$3.50 per ton.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-03-07

H. S johnson, near Lexington
had some very fine toxic soy beans
in Lexington Monday. This variety
has finer stems and more leaves
than the mammoth yellow as well
as being high yeilder of seed.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-03-07
FINER
FARMING
By H. A. Powers.

Mrs. Clyde Jones had on the
average "a hens laying during Feb
ruary. From them she received
43l eggs.
H. S johnson, near Lexington
had some very fine toxic soy beans
in Lexington Monday. This variety |
has finer stems and more leaves
than the mammoth yellow as well
as being high yeilder of seed.
j. A. Deere, Warrens Bluff,
brought barred rock cockerel to
Lexington. which he had recently
purchased from a man in New
York. 1t cost $500. 1t is of the
Thompson line of breeding which
is very popular
In case your community wishes
to secure ground limestone try to
get enough of your neighbors inter-
eSted to get car load. A car
load is Is tons or more. The cost
delivered in Lexington is about
$3.50 per ton.
I. M. Newman. near Lexington
has been growing corn and soy
beans on the same land for 10 years.
He says that each year the corn
gets better under this continuous.
cropping Do you suppose he be-
lieves in soy beans? Ask him.
There was an enormous crowd
here the LIST Monday. With it came
a great many mules and horses for
sale, and to trade. This is great
for the county. 1t brings buyers
and sellers together. Why can.
we make better use Of it by brings
ing other things to town for sale.
AT Wildersville last fall Mr.. W.
r. Hawks told the people what he
knew about storing sweet potatoes.
Alvin Brewer was there. He had
never been able to keep potatoes
very long in his storm house. He
went home and cot up an oil stove.
lie followed Mr. Hawks advice.
tie now reports that that m an knew
what he was talking about.
The Life community has ordered
a car load of lime for its use- What
will give greater returns than an
investment in this rock for use on
our landsY What corporation can
secure the same dividends for each
dollar invested as one can secure
on the investment of a few dollars
per acre for agricultural limei
Amy company that pays such div
idends has no stock for sale.
j. H. Buck, who lives near Reagan,
says that every few days some one
drives drove of hogs by his house
on the way to Lexington for the
market Upon inquiry he finds
that these swine hsve been pro-
duced largely upon soy beans that
were grown in the corn which had
been gathered before turning the
hogs on the beans, He says that
he now plans ne xt year to grow
soy beans in ever y hill Of corn
w. c. league planted corn in
March last year. He says that he
learned that il yielded less than
later paintings that it required
more cultivate ms than later plant
ings; and al. o the cool weather
caused it to get yellow and stop
growing for several days Let US
have some o lore experiences about
March plant ing of corn. We might
also add That he observed that
later plant ings matured just as
early
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-03-07

Mr.. w. K Hawks, of Gleason.
was here n the LIST day of March
to talk to the Sweet Potato Growers
Associate n. He predicted a big
future for the farmers in this sec
ton of West Tennessee, in this new
crop groI IN on a commercial scale.
He is III the business himself at
Gleason but says that they cannot
begin tc, supply the demand they
have there. Gleason potatoes have
been selling at S245 per busheL
He says the remainder Of the crop
viii bring more than that
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-03-07

I. M. Newman, near Lexington
has been growing corn and soy
beans on the same land for 10 years.
He says that each year the corn
gets better under this continuous
cropping. Do you suppose he be-
lieves in soy beans? Ask him.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-03-07

There was an enormous crowd
here the 1st Monday. With it came
great many mules and horses for
sale, and to trade. This is great
for the county. 1t brings buyers
and sellers together. Why CAM
we make better use of it by brings
ing other things to town for sale.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-05-09

Easter, the most joyous festival of
the church, except Christmas, came
and went. revealing that the war has
had no effect upon 1t as the focal point
In styles of dress for spring. The
costumes, suits, frocks, millinery and
footwear in which throngs of men and
women wend their way churchward. or
somewhere, on Easter Sunday consti-
tute the spring song Of tailored clothes.
And the frOcks in which women en-
bark on their social doings after East
er crystalline the styles into fashions
for midsummer in all kinds of ap-
parel.
vest, 1t almost goes without saying,
outnumbered tailored frOcks and all
others, in the Easter parade, but the
tailored frock held Its own as quite
as chic and trim for the street. There
is a great variety in suits, but the sew
eral styles have points in common, as
narrow skirts, ankle or instep lengths,
and some of them drawing In about the
bottom; a slender silhouette, re-
CARELESS Of whether the coat Is
straight-llne, blouse or semiftted, and
vests more or less conspicuous.
The semifitted and the blouse styles
In suits are illustrated above In two
good models. They are not rs numer-
Gus as the straight-line model, which
Is considered by some people a point
In their favor, and they are recon-
mended for women of slender figure
as more becoming than other styles.
A trim suit shown at the left has a
coat cleverly cut, and diagonal pock-
cts, including a mannish and useful
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-05-09

and lemon Juice and then polish with
dry leather.
Old hot-water bags. split open and
cut into circular pieces, are excellent
mats for house plants.
To Prevent Candles From Dripping.
Candle light is one of the prettiest
decorations we have, but they often
make such a mess n hesitates to use
them. You may avoid all this. II you
freeze the candles before using, they
will never run, and burn twice as
long.
Candles hardened by being kept In
the refrigerator, or a cool place, will
burn longer than others. Keep the
wick "snuffed," as did our grandmoth-
ers; when you blow a candle out blow
up. instead Of over the light, and the
candle will not gutter. but burn even
ly next time. Church or wake candles
cost more, but are made Of harder ma
terial and last longer.
For a candle economy, shape a cork
to fit the c%andlestick, then drive
through the center a shap nail, bring
ing the pointed end out on top. Place
the end Of the candle on the point Of
the nail, and you will be able to burn
all candle ends down to the very last.
Loose Casters.
II annoyed by casters dropping out
of any article Of furniture, try soaking
large corks In water to make them
pliable, then pounding them into the
socket. Make a small hole In center
Of cork and drive the caster In 1t. II
the cork is large enough to fill the
socket you will have no further trou.
BILE.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-05-09

breast pocket that proclaim 1t to be
Of a practical disposition. 1t has a
vest with pointed edge, which fastens
from left to right and is finished with
a binding at the neck and three but
tons ut the bottom. 1t is made Of tan
cOlored silk tricolette. But vests are
made Of all sorts Of materials In many
colOrs.
The suit at the right is an example
Of the very much bloused coat with
Its skirt portion covered with braid.
1t Is a youthful model, best suited to
slender figures. The skirt has its
seams overlapped at the sides and fol-
lows the lead Of the coat in the use
Of braid with fine rows above the
hem. Rather large bone buttons are
set mt the ends Of the braid and en-.
phasize Its lavish use. There are five
Of braid in the sleeve and in
the roll call Of new style features
vestee answers "here."
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-05-09

cred with any frosting desired. To
prepare the cake, cream two table
spOOnfuls Of butter or other sweet
fat with salt, and a cup Of sugar I'M
til well mixed; add an unbeaten egg
and beat the mixture well before add.
ing a half cupful of milk alternately
(small amounts at n time) with n
and three-fourths cupfuls Of sifted
-four with a teaspoonful of baking
powder. Beat well to incorporate as
much air into the batter as possible
and bake In a small dripping pan.
WheatIess War Puddlno.-Take n
cupful of grated raw potato, the same
OF grated carrot, one t~easpoonful each
of soda and cinnamon and One-fourth
t%easpoonful Of cloves, one-half cupful
Of molasses, two tablespoonfuls Of
corn starch ahd one-half cupful OF
raisins and one-fourth of a cupful Of
chopped nuts. Mix and steam two
and cne-half hours. Serve with
Maple Sugar Hard sauee.-Take
one-third of n cupful Of butter or
vegetable fat, one cupful of grated
maple sugar. one-half tablespoonful
of vanilla and a tablespoonful Of hot
milk. Cream the fat and sugar well,
then add %flavOring and the hot milk
very slowly to prevent curdllng.
Steamed Ginger Puddino.-Mix one.
third Of a cup Of shortening, two
tablespoonfuls of sugar, two beaten
eggs, one cupful Of milk, two and
one-half cupfuls Of barley flour, three
~teaspOOnfuls Of baking powder, pinch
of salt, one-fourth Of cupful OF
chopped Canton ginger. n table
spoonful Of the ginger strip. Steam
one and One-half hours and serve
with whipped cream favored with
the ginger strip.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-05-09

improve the cookies and the same
added to a fruit salad makes a very
pleasing addition.
The praises Of raisin bread have
been s % often expressed that 1t is not
necessary to mention its food value
and whOlesOmeness.
RaIsin Rolls.-Sift two cupfuls of
flour into a bowl, add one-half tea.
spoonful Of salt. two teaspOonfuls of
baking powder; put in half a cupful Of
shortening, two tablespOonfuls Of
strip and three-fourths Of Il cupful of
milk. Mix and roll out to one-half
inch in thickness, sprinkle with two
tablespoonfuls Of sugar mixed with
n teaspOonful Of cinnamon and one
cupful of seedless raIsins. Roll IN as
cinnamon rolls, cut in slices. lay in a
creased baking pan and bake in a mod
crate oven. Serve while hot.
Raisln sauce.-Mix together two
tablespoOnfuls of cOrnstarch with one
fourth Of a cupful Of water, add one
half cupful of sugar, a tablespoonful
Of butter, n cupful of seedless
raisins and one and one-half cupfuls
Of hot water. Bring to the boiling
point and simmer for fifteen minutes,
Add a tablespoonful of lemon Juice or
favoring.
Ralsln Pancakes.-Beat three e
add two cupfuls Of buttermflk, a tea.
spoonful of soda and one of salt. one
teaspoonful Of baking powder and two
cupfuls of -four with one cupful of
raisins. The eggs are better beaten,
separating the yolks and whites, add.
ing the whites last. Serve with maple
sirup.