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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-07-02
Hints About Tomatoes.

Spraying is insurance on your crop.
Your slogan is "An Ounce of Pre-
vention is better than pound OF
cure"
Prevent disease and insect ravage
by spraying at two or three week in
tervals, commencing when the plants
start to do we'll in the field and con-
tinue until they are killed in fall.
What will we use? Bordeaux>mix-
ture! How can we get it or make
it? Ask your dealers or get in touch
with your County Agent, Canning
Field Man" or your bankers-they
are interested.
Make Bordeaux Mixture by
/ Stacking lbs. of lump lime in
sufficient water and make up to 20
gallons.
CD Dissolving 4 pounds OF blue
stone "copper" sulphate) in a wood
en- contalner) in sufficient water, by
suspending 1t near the surface OF the
water in thin cloth sack and dilute
to 20 gallons.
go Pour the two solutions to-
gether In equal quantities, straining
thru cloth into the spray tank and
use Immediately.
Note-(D If desired to keep the
stock solutions for any length OF
time, keep them separated until the
time to spray arrives.
CD In case insect pests are trou-
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-07-02
Use Ak When Disease Breaks Out In
Flock.

Flock.
Disease is one of the handicaps TO
successful poultry keeping and should
be guarded against at all times. I'm
less kept In healthy condition, chicks
will not grow properly and mature
fowls will not have their vigor and vi
tally. and will become unproductive
and Improbable.
II Is far better to prevent disease
by proper care and attention than to
attempt TO cure bird after Il is sick.
Therefore IL is important 10 watch the
flock closely at all times for any signs
of disease, so in case an outbreak oc-
ours II may be checked at once. Pre-
vention is always better than cure,
and all those who wish to succeed
with poultry should give their birds
such good care and keep their houses
so well cleaned and disinfected tba.
yDoth fowls and chicks will keep har-
dy and vigorous.
Some diseases may be treated sue
cessfully, while others OF o more Sc
rious nature usually prove fatal. II
only one or two birds of flock be-
come sick it is usually advisable to
kill ihem Immediately iunless they
are chico specimens and turn or bu-
ny the carcasses, say pcult.y specia-
lists In he U. S. Department ut Agri-
culture, If the birds are Kept and an
attempt is made 10 doctor or cure
them the disease may prove conta-
gious and spread throughout the en-
tire flcek.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-07-02
How Much And What Kind OF Foods
Shall You Eat?

AS the habits and conditions of in
dividuals differ, so, too, their needs
of nourishment differ, and their food
should be adapted to their particular
requirements. Each person should
learn by experience what kinds of
food yield him nourishment with the
least discomfort, and should avoid
those which do not agree with him.
Too much food is as bad as too lit
tie and occasions a waste of energy
and strength in the body as well as a
waste of nutritive material, say food
specialists of the United States De-
partment of Agriculture. While in
the case of some foods as purchased,
notably meats, some waste is unavoid-
able, the pecuniary loss can be di-
minished, both by buying those kinds
in which there is the least waste, and
by utilizing more carefully than is
ordinarily done portions Of what is
usually classed as refuse. Much OF
the waste may be avoided by careful
planning so as to provide comforta-
BILE and appetizing meal in sufficient
amount, but without excess.
II strict economy is necessary, the
dearer cuts of meat and the more ex-
pensive fruits and vegetables should
be avoided. With reasonable care in
cooking and serving. a pleasing and
varied diet can be furnished at mod
crate cost II should not be forgot
ten that the real cheapness or dear
ness of food material depends not
only on its markt price, but also on
the cost of it's digestible nutrients. 1t
should always be remembered that
"the ideal diet is that combination Of
foods which. while imposing the least
burden on the body, supplies it with
exactly sufficient material to meet its
wants." and that any disregard Of
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-07-02
INCUBATING OSTRICH EGGS

The experiment of Matching ostrich
eggs in an incubator with a special
ly large egg tray Is being tried at the
Philadelphia zoo. AS the ostrich is
a tropical bird, it is necessary that
eggs for Matching be gathered soon af-
ter they are laid else in our ATTITUDES
the germs may be fatally chilled. The
birds lay only about one egg in two
weeks during the laying season. The
eggs are likely to be eaten at once
unless a keeper is at hand to safe
guard them.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-07-02
Dasheen Aids Potato.

The first carload of American
grown dasheens recently arrived at
New York. They were grown on the
east coast of Florida. Owing to the
limited quantities shipped to market
at present the vegetable, which is re-
commended as a substitute for the po-
tato in locations where that crop can
not be grown, is high in price selling
for as much as Is cents a pound in
New York within the past week
The Trinidad dasheen, which is a
particularly, fine favored variety of
the taro, is one OF $4,000 foreign
plants introduced into the United
States by the Department of Agricul-
ture. It was brought here in the
belief that 1t would yield the South
a tuber crop which could be used to
supplement the potato. II contains
SO per cent more starch and SO per
cent more protein than the potato
Dasheens can not be grown in the
North, but they are finding favor
among consumers in that section of
the country. Dealers in Washington
and New York report that they are
having difficulty in meeting the de-
mand for the new tuber, even at the
high prices.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-07-02
11O-MILE GUN IN NAVY

The navy department has announc-
ed the successful completion of a gun
that will shoot nearly 10 miles.
Work on this gun was begun when
word was first received that a Ger
man gun was Smelling Paris rs miles
away. Details of the gun have not
been made public and no projectile
has been fired for the distance claim
ed, but the carrying power of the
weapon has been estimated from care
iul tests.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-07-02
AUTOMATIC

Personally, don't believe gro
GERS ever put sand in their sugar %
They don't have to around here
answered old Mr.. Putterby. What
with autymobiles an one thing an
another zippin' through Chiggers-
Vile from sunup to dark, all gro
ceryman's got to do is to leave the
cover off his sugar barrel an let it
accumulate"
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-07-02
SOLDIERS BONDS HELD.

On account of incorrect or insult
ficient address given by former SER
vice men, liberty bonds totaling
$4,000 mailed to them have been
returned to Washington by the post
office. These bonds belonging to
more than $500 veterans are held
for them by the zone finance officers
to whom soldiers should write for
the purpose of locating an undeliver-
ed bond.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-07-02
children Cry
FOR FLETcnER'S
Q a . Q r "a
FOR THE DURATION.

A st. Louis negro infantryman had
just returned from overseas duty and
was strolling west on Lawton Ave,
greeting his old friends.
Eyes, sab, suah am glad de wah
is ovah. Old Lawton Avenue suah
looks good to me-"
Did you enlis?" asked an aged
negro.
Sure, enlis'-l enlis' for the wah
and the duration of the wah. And
de wah is done ovah."
Yes" responded the old man. de
wah is done ovah--but de duration
is jest begun"
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-07-02
Carpet Grass Pasture Equal TO Blue
Grass.

Carpet Grass Pasture Equal TO Blue
Grass.
Good carpet-grass pasture on the
evidence available seems little, If
any. inferior in value to bluegrass
pasture. The experience of careful
farmers indicates that the best car
pet-grass pasture will furnish grazing
for one COW to the acre for about five
months each season and for one COW
to acres for three months longer.
Close grazing is very essential to
maintain the grass in the best con-
dition. The trampling by the stock
keeps the soil compacted, facoring
the spread of carpet-grass. and close
grazing keeps down the taller grow
ing plants which would injure it by
shading.
II field of carpet grass be left un-
grazed after October l it will grow
quite tall. In the protection thus at
forded green leaves will appear thru
much of the winter and furnish win
ter pasture. The cattle in eating the
green leaves consume incidentally
many of the dry leaves which other
wise they would avoid. Such a field
must never be burned over. as fire is
very destructive to carpet grass.
Write to the United States De-
partment Of Agriculture. Washington,
d. c., for Farmers Bulletin 1880.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-07-02

Often 1t is a distinct advantage
when purchasing farm to buy the
equipment. live stock. and materials
already on the place. In this way an
income is yielded almost from the
outset, which usually makes possible
the operation of the farm without a
loss.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-07-02
WOULDN'T THEY. THOUGH.

Lots of merchants who do not be-
lieve in advertising, would make wild
complaint ifsthey had to take the
signs from in front of their stores,
use blank paper for letterheads. and
be compelled to quit reading the
newspapers. We couldn't live with
out advertising, when we stop to
think about it.-Bethany MOI
Clipper.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-07-02

Women are going to get the bal
lot eventually If not soon. The last
laugh will be on the fellows who
spend thousands of dollars TO bring
about delays.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-07-02
Virginia Leads In Better Sires Cam
paign.

Virginia Leads In Better Sires Cam
paign.
with more than is, 900 head of do
nestle animals in addition to poultry
enrolled in the Better Sires--Better
stock" movement, Virginia leads all
other States in the Nationwide eff
fort to rid the country of scrub and
other inferior sires. The stock men,
toned is owned by $40 farmers, of
whom 354 are in Pulaski County, Va.
All OF these livestock owners have
filed with the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture declarations that
they will not only use purebred sires,
but will follow methods leading to
further livestock improvement.
The Bureau of Animal Industry,
which Is handling the enrolment re-
cords. received from Virginia recent
ly ~ pledges in one day or this
number Is contained statements that
purebred sires, including rams, boars
and ROSTERS, would be purchased.
Cases of this kind show that the
movement is not only educational,
but is gradually resulting in the re-
placement of inferior males with
purebreds.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-07-02

such a standard must inevitably pre-
vent the best development Of our
powers
New-York tribune., 1920-11-21
1t is Logical for the Thrifty to Shop Here
Special Purchase Sale
Little Tots DRESSES
Isl
Regular value $2.87 and S3.4-

Regular value S237 and S3.4
Daintiy made bloomer dresses of plain and 6cur.a
gsngham and chanabray in empire and belted stvIes
Sizes to years.
Paying cash for purchases enables snap IN sood
opportunities like this and eass the savings vo
we always take special pleasure the good we offer
to mothers which make it easier for them buy all Of the
dainty frocks and other needed things that every mother
for her little ones
Fine Dresses Babies Fine Wa, uo..
yoke empire models 8 .e7. .. ca
preety trimmed with lace and Babies shr+
carbohydrates double brcsed--szes to
BAT s245 10 $751;
'n'''e os soats-bel models
Effects to
years--our reg $l67 L 90 styles--sizes
Little Creepers-ginghsn - - ''''''.''''b47
ond ohonh..u sN Little aiioredF Felt Ras-n.vv
-' ~ '0NA black
~ va 's S'''''.'''' .S4 were s297 ...............147
See FuIPage Crarure Advertisement of Rabies, Mood.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-21

s. ct. New Scrim Curtainlng ~
Extra fine quality-dainty borders
in chirtz and Oriental designs
CURTAINS-BA BASEMENT.
sl.95 and S2.25 Mems ~
Work Shirts. ..............i" -"
Domet fannel-black sateen-0l.'
chambray-percale, etc.-collars ~
tached-all sizes in the lot.
MEMS WORK CLOTHES SHOP
BASEMENT.
Sl.15 Blea he'd Damask. .........''
GA inch-Aoral motif.
LINENS-MAIN FLOOR
s245 Mems Winter Underwear is'
Scotch fnish-wool mlxedI'O-'
finish - especially we'll mace
shirts 36 to 50-drawers 80 70 So
MEMS WEAR-MA1N FLOoh
S5.77 Crochet Spreads ..........,' '~' ~
White full size - hemneo a.
fr7nged and scalloped-assor'eo ~
signs.
spREADs-BAsEMENT. :.
81 ct. Fancy Outing Flannel. IN
81 inches wide-practlcai ana "@.
for urdergarments and nigh, ss
mcnts for every member oi ~
family.
WASH TABRICS-BASENEHi ST
SA.I2 Silkoline Comfortahles. ..,; Ia,
Floral and Persian designs'-p'''S
bordcr-cotton iilled-full SIZE
cOMFORTABLES BASEMEHA
Sc.95 Charmeuse--l0-in h: -.
Black, medium and dark colT;;t cU,;sv
high lustre-good wearing qosnR qonR
DRESS SATINS-MAIN FLoo~
New-York tribune., 1920-11-21

sl1.94 Boys Suits .8.65
Single and double breasted-plain
or plated models-1l to 18 years.
BOYS CLOThING-THIRD FLOOR.
$5.o4 & s7.94 Boys Rain Outfits. .4.5o
Tan. bombaZine or gray and white
miXture-buttoned to neck-storm
sleeves.
BOYS CLOTHINCi-THIRD FLOOR.
.97 Little Tots Skirts. .S8
White-special lot-lace and en-
broidery trimmed-sizes to yrs.
CIlILDREN'S WEAR-SECOND FLOOR.
s3.94 Flannelette Kimonos. $50
Pretty floral patterns-scallop fin
ish-sizes SO to As
Extra sizes, AS to g.
were SAT BIS
5Sc White Percalc .... 40
36 in. wide-ideal for nurses uni
forms, MILDLY blouses, mems and
boys shirts--also splendid for max
ing Of useful Christmas gifts.
WHITE GOODS-~MA1N FLOOR
S2.S7 Set of Table
Knives and Forks s..1.S3
Fine American steel ebony and
cocobola handles--set of six knives
and Iorksa splendid purchase.
CUTLERY Y--MA1N FLOOR
$2.JS French Sergcs. ..1.63
Brown, plum burgundy, navy and
black--i0 inches wide-all wool
flne twill.
DRESS Goops--MA1N FLOOR.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-21

$3.50 Mems Velour Hats 500
NeI made-colors black, olive
green brown--also included in this
special price the balance of our i'm
ported Italian and domestic fine
lelt hats-that sold formerly from
$3.50 to $1,000.
MEMS WEAR-NIAIN FLOOR.
SS.45 Mems Fine Madras Shirts $50
woven through and through-large
assortment of stripes-blue, hello
trope, tan, gray, etc.--all sizes.
MEMS WEAR-MAIN FLOOR
10 ct. Turkish Towels. 40
Full bleached-double thread
hemmed - white Turkish striped
borders
TowELs-MAIN FLOOR.
S2.37 Women's Cotton Fleece
Union Suits.
High or low neck-long sleeves,
short sleeves or sleeveless-knee or
ankle length.
Extra sizes--wcre $2.57.
KNIT uNDEHwEAK-MAIN FLOOR.
SO ct. yd. Ribbons ..... .sS
All desirable shades - splendid
quallty--satin and satin checks.
RbEONS-MAIN FLOOR
S4.47 Fine Filet Nottingham
=. Curtis aims ........ 2.96
Neat border and figured curtains
white or Egyptian trim.
RTAlNS--BASEMENT
l0c 36-in Blcached Cheese Cloth. 5ts
WASH FARRlCS-BASEME
Gilpin observer., 1920-11-11
REAL SUPERIORITY OF COOK
Not So Much in Preparation Of Fancy
Dishes as in Setting Table at
Lowest Cost.

The real superiority of a good cook
lies not so much in making fancy or
expensive dishes as in the attractive
preparation of inexpensive, every day
dishes, and in the skillful combina-
ton Of fiavors. The appetizing dishes
Il good cook can make out of the
cheaper cuts of meat or of meat left
overs" are almost endless. More skill
and time are required in their prep
aratiOn than in the simple cooking of
the more expensive cuts. just as more
time and skill are required for care
full. Intelligent marketing than for hap
hazard ordering. Once upon a time
some hOusekeepers seemed TO have a
prejudice against economiZing. To-
day most of them are glad to have sug-
gestiOns tor economical methods which
will insure the comfort of the family
and keep the meals as varied and ap-
petizing as when they cost more. A
good housekeeper, the United States
Department of Agriculture suggests
should take as much pride in setting
n good table at low price as n manu-
facturer does in lessening the cost Of
production in his factory.
Gilpin observer., 1920-11-11
TESTING STRENGTH OF CLOTH
Plan Outlined for Determining Amount
Of Strain Material viii Stand
Examine Threads.

To test the strength of a piece Of
material. place the ends of the thumbs
together, holding the material between
them and the first fingers; then pull
first on the warp, or lengthwise,
threads and then on the woof, or cross
wise, threads to see how much strain
they will stand.
In examining the raveled threads
of piece of cloth. notice how the
warp threads compare In strength with
the woof, or filling, threads. A fine
warp will not stand the strain from a
heavy filling thread. therefore mate
rias so woven are not so strong !;
neither are those which have n heavy
cord woven in beside n very fine
thread, as in the striped dimities and
musins.
Gilpin observer., 1920-11-11
ORIGINATED IN DAINTY VERSE
Expression That Is Considered Slight
Iy Vulgar Today Traced to
Poet Cowper.

Some of the crudest expressions in
he English tongue had their origin
n poetry, and even religious com
nands. Among these the phrase, ito
20 the whole hog" is striking ex-
lmple. Today 1t Is looked upon as
vulgarism. Yet the words were OBJ
aimed directly from poem by Cow
Der. whose title is the pretty term.
Love Of the World Reproved." The
)oem is the versifying Of an Arabian
tory that seems well founded in fact.
Mohammed In giving forth his laws
declared that certain part of the pig
ihould not be eaten, but he forgot to
mention just what part 1t was that
he thought unclean. His followers, to
make sure of not violating his CON-
nands, debarred the whole pig. AS
here were many, however, who were
iearly fond of pork, they met and
igreed that one would eat the steaks
)ne the chops. one the feet, and so on,
Until the whole pig had been eaten
md thus but one of the feasters could
De made to suffer for the sin. AS Cow.
per says: "They thought it hard from
he whole pig to be debarred." and
idds: with sOphistry, their sauce
hey sweeten, till quite from tail to
,nout It's eaten"
Gilpin observer., 1920-11-11
THIS GRAIN TRULY GOLDEN"
How Discovery Of Prolific Gold Field
Was Made in Mysore, State
of India.

One of the worlds most prolific gold
fields at the present time is in the
Kolar district (Mysore state) of India.
Discovery of it was made in a curious
way.
In prosperous years, when the gods
favored the valley with an ample hdr-
vest Of rice, grains of gold were found
now and then on rice ears. This great
ly mystified the natives, who ascribed
the gold to supernatural powers.
What probably happened was that
these grains, derived from the gravelly
soil, lodged on the young rice plants
when they were being grown in nur-
series (for subsequent transplantation
to the fields) and flooded at intervals
with water.
The strange occurrence, at first
deemed supernatural, led to the discov-
cry that the gravels of the valley were
rich In gold, brought down from the
mountains. Since then the Kolar dis
trict has contributed largely to the
worlds supply of the yellow metal.
Gilpin observer., 1920-11-11
PRECAUTIONS IN USE
OF PRESSURE COOKER
Specialists Outline Some Useful
Canning Hints.
Uniform Pressure May Be Maintained
During sterilizino Period by
Manipulation Of Gas or OIL
Flame or Moving Gamer.

To secure the best results in the
operation Of steam-pressure Gamers
In canning in glass jars, the following
canning specialists of the United
States Department of Agriculture.
Place each jar In hot water or in the
Gamer as soon as packed.
Have the water come to the plat
form, but not above it; add hot water
occasionally to prevent its boiling dry
before the lid is clamped down.
Have the Gamer absolutely steam
tight.
When the Gamer has been filed,
fasten down the lid evenly and mod
erately tight; then tighten fully.
Allow the petcock to remain open
until live steam escapes from it; then
close completely.
Force the pressure to the required
point before counting time.
Maintain a uniform pressure during
the sterilizing period. This may be
done by turning down gas or oil flame
or moving Gamer away from the hot
test part of the stove
Allow the Gamer to cool until the
steam gauge registers zero before
opening the petcock.
Remove lid of Gamer very soon
after steam gauge registers zero.
Remove the jars from the Gamer
and tighten the lids as soon as the
Gamer is opened.
Liquid will be lost from Jars during
the sterilizing period if steam leaks
at the joint and around the fittings
If the pressure is allowed to fiuctuate,
rs by running up to IL pounds, down
to seven pounds, and back to ten
pounds; if steam is allowed to blow
from the petcock during or at the
close of the processing period; If a
vacuum forms in the Gamer; or II
the wire bales on the glass-top Jars
are so loose that they will not go in
with snap.
Gilpin observer., 1920-11-11
Give WOODWORK
D|L|CENT CARE
Treatment That Oiled, Painted,
Waxed and Vanished Floors
Should Receive.
few HINTS BY SPECIALISTS
Unfinished Wood Surfaces Absorb
Grease and Dirt More Readily
Than Those With Pores Filled
Covering for Kitchen.

Wood forms large percentage of
the surfaces that must be cared for
In home. The following suggestions
made by household specialists of the
United States Department of Agricul-
ture are to help the housekeeper
to preserve and keep in good condi-
tion the wood, both in the interior of
the house itself and in the furniture.
Unfinished wood surfaces absorb
grease and dirt more readily, are
more likely to stain, and are harder
to keep cIean than those in which the
pores of the wood are filled with
varnish, oil, paint, or other finish. In
general house should contain as few
unfinished wood surfaces as possible.
In the kitchen, for example, labor may
be saved by finishing or covering the
floor, by covering the table with oil
cloth, linoleum, or zinc, and by paint
ing or vanishing the rest of the
furniture.
Scrubbing Unfinished Surfaces.
Unfinished wood surfaces may be
scrubbed with the grain of the wood,
using small quantities of water and n
mild soap, rinsed with cloth wrung
out of clear water and wiped dry.
Strong soaps, alkalis, and too much
water darken wood and may soften
1t. If the dirt cannot be removed
with soap and water, a scourer, such
as fine steel wood or powdered pumice
may he used. Unfinished wood can