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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-04-02

Laid properly, good linoleum will
last for many years. With reasonable
care it will retain its attractive ap-
pearance indefinitely Tn cold wea-
Their, linoleum becomes brittle. If I'M
rolled when brittle, it is apt to crack.
The roll should be left in a warm room
until it has softened. The laying
should never be done on a cold day,
because then the material is contrac-
ted and will not stretch or be suffic-
iently pliable to wear well,
When laying linoleums directly on
wood floors, it is very important to
allow it to "give," or stretch, week
or two, before lacking into place. This
expansion period is not necessary
when the linolcum is to be pasted and
cemented down, though it might be
desirable then. Care must be taken
to fit the material neatly around ra-
diators, watse pipes, door1ways, wall
projections, etc, seams should be but
ted tightly together. Where possible,
the stoves and other equipment should
he Disconnected and the linoleum laid
under it.
Laying LinOleum Over Felt
The most satisfactory way TO lay
linoleum is to put it down over heavy
felt paper Ordinary grey builders
felt, weighing about 12 ID. to the
square ayrd, is the best grade to usc
for this purpose.
All floors are subject to expansion
and contraction. Cracks may cause
linoleum to break or buckle. The felt
layer, then, increases the life of the
linoleum, deadens sound, acts as a
cushion, and makes the floor warm
and delightful to walk upon.
/. Cut felt to lay short way Of
room.
2. The quarter-round floor would
ing is removed and felt fitted snug
ly at each end.
3. waterproof linoleum paste
is applied to undersurface of felt,
then roll, or press down, felt until it
adhcrees firmly to floor.
a. Before laying each strip of Ii
noleum, the surface Of felt is well
coated with the paste, except for four
to six inches along each end and side
and along the seams. These spaces
ere left bare for application of &C.
ment later. Thel inolcum lengths are
placed lengthwise of the rom and
crosswise to the felt.
5. Roll Of press down the linol
cum. After paste has begun to dry,
trim free edges of linoleum to fit
neatly at all points.
g. Apply q waterproof, insect
proof linoleum cement Ga kind of
glue) to the felt along all edges and
seams, back under linoleum for dis
lance of four to six inches.
7. The linoleum should finally be
well rolled with about $50 ID. iron
roller, if possible, to insure perfect
adhesion.
8. Weights, such as bricks, or sand
bags, are placed end to end, length
wise, along all edges and seams, to
press thel inoleum firmly against the
felt while the cement dries.
8. After "a hours, the weights are
removed, the quarter-round mould
ing is put back into place, and the
floor is ready for use. The result is
q neat, comfortable, sanitary, water
and inscct-proof floor. -'--'--r.-,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-04-02
KNOB LICK ROUTE l

There will be pie supper and en-
tertainment at the Fairview school on
Saturday night, April 10. All are cor
daily invited.
Misses Genevieve and Helen Bal
lard spent Thursday night with home
folks.
Miss Edith Lowe spent the week
end with home folks.
Miss Lucille Webb is visiting rela-
tives here.
Bye Webb and family spent Sunday
with relatives at Knob Lick.
The remains of Mrs. Frank Allen
of Colorado Springs, Colo, were
brought here for burial Sunday. She
leaves to mourn her death a husband
and nine children. One preceded her
in death. M ~:
Mrs. Pat Acuff and childrent of st.
Genevieve are guests of Mrs. ,Acuff's
father, Ed Marshall, of Route l,
Miss Golden Ebrecht, a. student of
the Ozark Business College, visited
home folks last Week. II .e,j1
Grandma Webb isxery i'll at this
writing. 4nin4gs ~
Howard Bayless oftthe Lead Belt
spent Sunday night in Knob Lick.
Geo. Tabors of the Lead Belt attend-
ed the funeral of Mrs. Frank Allen
Sunday afternoon.
Miss George Anna Williams spent
Sunday afternoon with Miss Edith
Hibits.
Waldo and Carl Bird made bus
mess trip to Pennington Saturday.
Misses Lucille Vance and Irene
Buhrmeister visited relatives in the
Lead Belt Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Ebrecht trans
acted business in Pennington Saturt
day.
N. C. Sebastian made a business
trip to Flat River Friday, ,4 :, 2
Mr.. and Mrs Ben Nixon made d bus
mess trip to Pennington last week.
Mrs. Medley spent Saturday in
Pennington.
Mr.. Kinneman, transacted business
in Pennington Saturday. Iii.
Mrs. James Ballard made busi-
ness "Trip to Pennington Monday.
Lester Martin was Knob Lick
visitor Sunday.
VIM. Williams is visiting relatives
near Doe ,Ryn:
Mrs., Mary Mcfarland came down
from Sc Louis IT, visit home folks
and attend the funeral Of Mrs. Frank
Allen, NJ 's''.'4' ~ III ~
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-04-02

Maurice Whitesell was a DeSoto
visitor Saturday.
Miss Della Rattye visited at the
home of N. Nash Tuesday.
Miss Ada Heaton visited at the
home of A. P. Rowe Tuesday evening.
Ellis Rowe of st. Louis visited his
father, R. H. Rowe, Saturday and Sun
day.
Misses Ethel and Edna Whaley,
who have been visiting their parents,
returned to their work in st. Louis
Tuesday.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-04-02

WE BUY, raise, and. sell fur-bear-
ing rabbits, and other fur-bearing an
imals. List what you have with us.
stating your lowest prices on large
lot shipments. The Fur & Specially
Farming Co., 515-5f7 N. P. Ave, Far
go, N. Oak. I2-4t
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-04-02
SUGAR GROVE

= Mrs. Peter Zolman and Mrs. Harry
Noitkemper visited Mrs. T. F. o'Ban-
non Sunday afternoon.
Nr. and Hrs. Tom Couhts.. Sf1 ST.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-04-02

Six good young mules, ages ranging
to years.
One work gelding.
Three registered saddle mares, two
drop mule colts before day of sale.
One Jersey milk cow.
Gang Pl0w.
Sulky PlOw.
Two walking plows.
Two CultiyatOrs.
Disc Harrow.
Disc Cultivator.
Two spike-tOOth harrOws.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1920-08-12
Massasoit Statue.

II is thought that the bronze statue
of Massasoit which is to be presented
to the town of Plymouth by the ma.
tional organization of the Improved
Order Of Red Men will be located on
Watson's hill instead of Coles hill,
where some of the Pilgrims lie who
died during the first winter after their
arrival at Plymouth. This latter place
Is considered more appropriate than
Coles hill, as II was resorted by In
dians and they not only lived there,
but had feasts, as remains have shown,
while skeletons of the original inhabl.
tants have been found. Their name
for the place was Cantaugantiest. II
was south of this hill the settlers first
heard the Indians and on the crest
OF the hill they appeared to the peo-
pie in the colony. 1t was there also
they came from when Massasolt came
across Town brook TO make the famous
treaty with the whites.
Interested persons have been look.
ing over the hill to ascertain what II
offered for site for the monument tc
the great Indian chleftain and there is
at least one open lot which commands
a fine view Of the bay and town.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1920-08-12
The Winner.

There are brides and brides and
after all of them we often hear some
one speak longingly OF "the old-fash-
Toned BRIDE" but the other day we met
one who certainly beat all the old
fashioned ones we had ever heard Of.
She was In furniture store hunting
the furniture to put In their new
home. The clerk was valnly trying to
taik her into buying some which she
felt that they could not afford. As
n particular inducement he said: "But
really this is wonderful bargain, you
can't afford to let 1t GO"
The girl smiled Mt him. "But can't
afford to buy It," she returned in
perfect good humor. "and besides I've
got such a wonderful husband that
don't need other wonderful things
not even bargains"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1920-08-12

TAFFETA silk is, by all odds. the
L most popular of the heavier
weights In silk fabrics, its only close
rivals, In the high regard of women,
being crepe de chine and georgette
1t Is used for many of their belong
ings and for those of their little
daughters. For evening and afternoon
dresses II is the pre-eminent favorite,
and Its gentle rustic this summer is
going to last as long us that of the
leaves does.
All the designers need do to make
salable frocks of taffeta Is to follow
the mode and introduce little orig
inality In the details of finishing dec
grafton. Two very excellent examples,
that are up to date and original, por-
tray an afternoon frock that Is made
entirely of taffeta and are having a
decoration Of white yarn.
Navy blue In taffeta, with decoration
OF white yarn makes an ideal dress for
midsummer, and 1t is this combination
that is shown In one of the afternoon
frocks patterned. White taffeta faces
the upper part Of the long tunic and
forms the cuffs. Blue and beige or
blue and tan make combinations as
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1920-08-12

pleasing, and are very fashionable thi,
season. In this dress the tunic is set
on to a narrow yoke. which extends
above the waist and fastens to the
bodice. Two large buttons that re
peat the colors used, call attention to
this feature. The tunic is laid in three
deep plaits at each side. giving a
widened hip line and revealing its fac
ing. Three-quarter length sleeves and
Chinese collar are items worth no
tlcing In the design.
Navy blue, black, or any of the fo-
vored colors In silk Will look well In
dress like the rufile-trimmed model
pictured. II has three corded shir
rings at the waistllne where bodies
and skirt are Joined, and corded tuck
defines the hip line. Elbow sleeves
and rolled collar high at the back
add two very important style details
to the design. The narrow frills on
the skirt have picot edges. and there
is charming lace vest in the bodice.
1t is the only detail of this dress that
Is not made of the silk; even the
smart bow at the waist is fashioned
Of II.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1920-08-12
Efficient American Farmers.

The average American farmer pro-
duces nearly three times as much food
as any other farmer In the world.
Most people will be surprised to hear
this. especially In Europe. We often
read that farm land abroad produces
three or four times as much per acre
as In the United States, and the Amer
lean farmer Is often criticized for this
state of affairs. II Is true that an acre
produces much mors abroad. but that
Is because there are so many more
men TO work on II. Some 80 per cent
of the population OF the United States
work on farms. and they not only feed
themselves and the 60 per cent who
live in cities, hut most of the world be-
sides.-Boys' Life.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1920-08-12
HElGolAND or THE ADRIAric
Island Of cherso Has Become Point Of
Importance on the New Map
OF Europe.

The Versailles conference set Amer.
leans searching the gazetteers for
zap; the San Reno conference turns
the spotlight TO another obscure island
-Cherso
practically unhenrd of on this side
or the Atlantic, eluding most trav
elers, even escaping many of the seek
ers after the little-known places of Ell
rope. Cherso neither is inaccessible
nor unattractive," says bulletin from
the National Geographic society. at
bangles like pendant in the Gulf OF
Quarnero. low hung from the neck Of
Flume. II Is the Long Island of that
port, It's shore line rising II miles TO
the south of D'Annunzlo's present
stronghold. Its slender form extends
to the southwest for 40 miles. though
II never exceeds seven miles in width.
and It's area Is somewhat more than
twice that Of the District of Columbia.
Holding In mind this location, near
the head Of the Adratic, in view Of
the tentative plans to make Fiume a
buffer state between Italy and Jugo-
Slavia, the strategic possibilities of
Cherso become apparent Indeed, one
may picture 1t as potential Hego-
land of the Adriatic.
"Cherso lies off the shores of the
northern part of Dalmatla and the
Croatian lttoral, a region formerly
known as Morlacchla. The Morlacchia
channel preserves this name, originat.
ing with the Slavic invaders of Dal-
malta, who called the Latinized peo-
pie they found there Vlachs, or Nav
ro-Vlachs-black Vlachs.' Thus the
Slavs of this region have come to be
known, by a corruption Of this title,
as Morlachs.
"ln rural districts Morlacchian wom-
en- retain their historic costume, which
includes a kerchief for the head, many
strands Of beads, waist band from
which hang amulets and various trim
kets, and, over blue cloth gown, an
apron of exquisite embroidered pat
tern. About her neck an unmarried
girl wears string of coins and rings
which comprise her dowry. Formerly
the men wore their hair In plait,
which their wives were expected to
comb, adorn with ribbons and charms,
and anoint with fats"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1920-08-12
0DOR TRAVELS IN CURRENTS
Experiments Seem to Have Demon
strated Fact Beyond All Possibility
Of Dispute.

The rapid propagation OF smells no
tlced IN the open air appears due en-
tlrely to currents, since In small tubes.
where currents do not exist, the rate
Is found to be very small. Expert
ments along this line were first under
taken In England by Professor Ayr
ton. and additional data have been
reported In this country.
With ammonia dIffusing through a
tube 9leter and half long, over two
hours elapsed before the smell could
be detected at the other end of the
tube. Using different lengths of tubing,
1t was found that the time required
for the diffusion OF the smell was
roughly proportloned to the square
Of the length. Ammonia ana hydro
gen sulphlde were used for these ex-
periments. The presence of ammonia
could he detected chemically at
point In tube after about the same
time as when the sense OF smell was
used for detector. The rate OF pror-
agatlon Of the smell OF ammonia was
not markedly different when this had
to pass along the same tube either
horizontally or vertically upward or
vertically downward. With camphor,
hcwever while the rates horizontally
and downward were about the same.
the speed upward was about twice as
great. The smell given to iron and
brass by rubbing these with the fin-
gers was also tried, but gave no def
mite results.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1920-08-12
Bird Study Of Interest.

A novel opportunity for studying the
birds is offered by the English spar
row. This bird was introduced into
New York city soon after 1860, did
not reach California until 1871 or 1872,
but has recently been found by DR..
Joseph Grinnell Of the University Of
California TO have settled in the heart
of Death valley at Greenland ranch.
This location is ITS feet below sea
level, with temperature at times ex-
ceeding 130 degrees #, and great dry
ness. How development will be af-
fected is a matter of much interest.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1920-08-12
Navy plrloIbles Worlds Largest.

Two superdirigibles, the largest in
the world, are planned by the navy,
and one of them now being built in
England. will attempt transatlantic
flight next fall, Captain Craven, direc-
tor of naval aviation, recently told the
house naval committee. American ma
val officers and enlisted men who will
fly the British-built ship to America
are in England training. In asking
S2,700,OOO for construction of a second
superdiriglble. Captain Craven said II
would be 90 feet longer than the Brit
ish-built craft, which is GA feet
Scientific American.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1920-08-12

paucity OF government orders follow
Ing the close OF the war to increase
the volume Of business that would be
necessary TO keep Its enlarged plant
In operation, had acquired an sdser-
tising manager; the man was fairly
well along In years, but having pos
sessed himself OF n good position ut q
good salary, was not averse TO shaf-
Ing his good fortune with n good wife.
Thrown into daily contact with Ger
aldine. upon whose Judgment respect
Ing his work he had come TO depend
more each day, II seemed natural de-
velopment that he should seek to ex-
tend his opportunities to promote his
suit With her.
But for this poachlng on his pre-
serves Randolph White had not quite
prepared any line of defense and 1.
was very surprised young man who
heard his invitation TO the theater that
evening refused.
But, jerry" he demonstrated,
somewhat puzzled at this unusual hap
pening, II already have the tickets"
"Sorry, RAN" came the answer,
with n slight ripple In her voice, "but
| promised to 90 with Mr.. Burton"
How Randolph subsequently ex-
pressed his feelings would have done
Justice to a trooper, and while under
ordinary conditions the occurrence
would have been n portent of sew
cred friendship. Geraldine. perhaps
in feminine wisdom smiled to herself
contentedly.
AT the other end of the wire RAN
dolph turned In irnte haste to the in
nocent stenographer seated before her
typewriter. "Do you want to 20 to
the show with me tonightT II was
the same tone of voice he employed
when he sold a letter sealer. The Gus
toner couldn't say no"
Arriving few moments after the
performance had begun, two couples
walked down opposite aIsles, directed
to four vacant seats In the center Of
the row.
On adjusting themselves Geraldine.
amazed, saw Randolph with "hIs
stenogrnpher," and the look that en-
tered that young mans eyes brought
Mr.. Burton TO the edge OF his chair.
II was the snapplest show In town. hut
for some lnexpllcable reason none of
the four enjoyed Il.
As II nothing out OF the ordinary
had occurred which was the occasion
for sleepless night for both. Ran
dolph accompanied Geraldine to their
usual haunt for luncheon the next day.
They ordered. Neither ate.
TITS no use, Jerry" he abruptly be-
gan, ut can't be DONE"
Geraldine pretended not to under
stand. "What can't be DONE RnnT
"Oh, this Just friends business"
He leaned across the table and took
possession of her hand. "WiIl you let
me be something more? Say Jerry,
will you marry me?"
And evidently they came to some
understanding about being 'just
friends" because Ferry & Co. have
had to find new purchasing agent.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1920-08-12
Reurov,inu Lens

A starfish, seized by one of its arms
surrenders this to the captor and es
capes with the other four. regrowing
the missing part at Its infinite leisure.
A starfish may jerk off each Of its FIVE
arms seized In succession; II may cast
off an Injured or parasitised arm; in
rare cases there is multiplication by
division. Sea cucumbers discharge
their viscera In the spasms of cap
ture and may thus escape from an
astonished foe. The replacement Of
the food canal Is sometimes accom-
plished in ten days though 1t may
take as many weeks.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1920-08-12
Worlds LATEST Town,

little seaport in New Zealand,
called Russell, was described as the
sleepiest place in the world. Herbert
Garrison, lecturer, said residents of
the town took life so easily that, al
though the fish were jumping out of
the water asking to be caught, the
people preferred TO eat timed salmon
from British Columbia. Rather than
be put to the trouble of milking their
own cows. they imported condensed
milk from Switzerland.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1920-08-12

WHEN negligees come up for dis
w cussion, the temptation is to
pics ont these varied and fanciful cnes
that reflect the costumes Of other
lands. But there are Others of Amer
lean design that are really better liked
by our own people and that merit the
preference shown them. They are
graceful, dignified, more or less simple
garments, often developed In beautiful
fabrics. They reveal an appreciation
of what can be done with lovely colors
when designers are not restricted In
using them. 1t is In the realm OF neg
ligees that they can give fancy free
play and be more daring than even
evening dress will warrant and little
journey into the shops convinces one
that designers make the most Of this
privilege.
Speaking Of dignity In this apparel,
some Of the new negllgees have ac-
quired so much of II that they might
be easily mistaken for evening dresses.
Those made Of light-colored brocaded
silks and satins, like the handsome ex-
ample pictured, leave one In doubt at
first glance as to whether they were
intended to blush unseen by any eyes
but those within the walls Of home,
or to be placed on parade. There are
just some little touches about 1t, like
its simple decoration Of silk-covered
cord finished with silk-coyered balls,
that relegate its usefulness to the
NJ Int N 70 aai
ating turbans and caps that are worn
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1920-08-12
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The Transparent Hat.

The type of hat said to be having
the greatest sale for summer is the
one made Of transparent material. This
may be hair braid. malines, organdIe,
georgette or lace. So heavy. In fact.
is the call for transparent hats that II
is difficult to secure hair braid in suf.
ficient quantity TO supply the abnormal
demand.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1920-08-12
Short vamped Shoes.

Short vamped shoes are having de-
cided vogue-the popular models con-
forming to the blunted toe. but the
models put out by the exclusive shops
have more rounded. medium toe that
Is far more graceful to the foot.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1920-08-12
Air Travel to Be Popular Soon

Henry Ford says that Berlin, Lon
don and New York will, within few
years, be only day apart. The Pa
cific will be crossed by air and trans
continental travel In light and speedy
alrshlps viii be common within three
to flye years.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1920-08-12

with these negllgees lend them the un
mistakable flavor of boudoir dress.
The negllgee pictured is model
that slips over the head and has
round neck split little way down
the front. Its edges are finished with
siik-covered cord and sllk-covered cord
laces 1t at the front and hangs from
the shoulders. The side seams are
left open at the bottom and the ma.
terial rounded Off and bound with the
covered cord.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1920-08-12
What's the User

Mother-lf you wait TO ask father
for money TO buy hat advise you to
wait till he's In good humor.
Daughter-But. mother, by that time
II will probably be out of style.--IIar-
per's.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1920-08-12
UnceaGng Vigilance.

"Why was It that the prohibition
sleuths raided the Bingbangers?"
'Bingbanger happened to remark In
the hearing of one of them that theirs
was bottle baby"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1920-08-12
The Result

81 like man with plenty of touch
and 90 about him."
"The last one of that kind met was
In jail for picking pockets"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-02-10
Electric Fire L.oos.

Electric fire logs, which have been
used on the stage for several years
are now available for other uses.
These fire logs are made Of imitation
wood, consisting OF three or more logs
naturally grouped for interior fire.
places and outdoor campfires. The logs
are Of translucent material and as
bestos. REINFORCED with metal, and are
made hollow for the insertion of cleo
trc bulbs. The bark and cut ends
OF the logs are artistically designed
and manipulated 20 give the natural
appearance of partially burned logs.
BY shading the translucent and
Opaque parts properly and providing
for reflection from below, the logs,
when illuminated, glow with the nat
ural bright and darker shading of
burning wood logs. The fire logs can
also be obtained in the form of q
large wood log with imitation ash
heap, for large oid-tssnioned firepiaces