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The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
Mothera OpInIon.

A rather prominent old bachelor Of
indianapolis the other evening went
home with one of his friends for
supper. Now. the friends has n six
year-old son, who is lively indeed,
and the bachelor was much interested
in him. At the supper table he asked
the youngster: Now, Bobby, when you
grow up are you going TO get married
like your father did or are you going
to be an old bachelor like l amp
Back came the little fellows i'm
mediate answer: "Ob, I'm not going
to be an old bachelor. Mother wants
me to amount to something"
Since then the bachelor has an
nounced himself as willing candi-
date for leap year girl.
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
IS RACE TO BE HAIRLESS7
Prediction Made, Not Without Reason,
That Coming Generations
VIII Be Bald.

That the man of the next century
will have no hair on bis head has been
predicted time and again, and the fact
that many men under forty are bald
seems to Indicate that this may be
possible, the men of the coming gen.
erations acquiring, badness at an
earlier age until finally hairless
specimen Of the genus homo shall ar
rive. But It is through no fault of
their own that men are losing their
hair, while women are perhaps un-
consciously getting ready to become
hairless females of the species, and
while they may be only working out
the will of Providence, they are doing
1t deliberately by ''bobbing' their hair.
The fashion was introduced, II Is
said, by Russian women, who disguised
themselves trying to get out of their
bolshevist-ridden country. Coming to
the United States, their bobbed hair
attracted attention, was first taken up
by the bohemian set In New York,
and now is rapidly spreading. Some
of the older women, not wishing to
sacrifice their locks, are said TO be
wearing false bobbed hair.
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
AUTOMOBILE
MmF1NTSMS

Wheel alignment can be disturbed by
striking a curb too sharply.
Dim your lights when approaching
another motorcar on the road.
Use common sense at all times and
you'll save trouble for yourself and
the other fellow.
Engaging the clutch too harshly can
permanently harm part of the power
transmitting system.
Never back or swing from the curb
into the street without looking back
to see If the way is clear.
In passing slower moving vehicle
pass 1t on your left, but in passing
street car always keep to the right.
Learn to shift gears without clash
ing. Practice will show the exact en-
gine speed needed TO make a noiseess
shift.
DO not cut the corners In turning
but keep well to your side of the street.
and look both ways before you make
the turn.
Attention TO fabrication regularly
will avoid rapid wear of n part. Once
part Is badly worn n lot of lubricant
helps little.
Stop when the street car ahead of
you stops and stand still TIL all passen-
gers getting off are out of the street.
In most cities this is required by ordi-
nance.
Often IL is difficult TO start a nut on
n thread of the bolt. A few draws of
a small three-cornered file on the first
thread will almost always cure the
trouble.
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
Nervous Spells
Near Heart Failure
EatOnic Stopped 1t

Mr.. G B. Loats, writing from MS
home at Lay, Nd, says, II had been
taking medicine from four specialists.
but believe me. friends, one box OF
eatonic has done me more good than
all the remedies have ever tried.
was in awfully bad shape. About
halt an hour before meals. 1 got nerv-
GUS, trembling and heart pressure so
bad could hardly walk or talk. One
box of eatonic stopped It,"
Eatonic quickly produces these tru-
ly marvellous results, because 1t takes
UP the poisons and gases and car
ries them right out Of the body.
OF course. when the cause is removed
the sufferer gets well.
Everyone that wants better health Is
told to have just little faith-enough
to try one box of eatonic from your
own druggist. The cost IL trifie,
which he will hand back to you II you
are not pleased. Why should you suf-
fer another day. when quick, sure re-
lief, is waiting for your Adv.
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
PREPARE LAND FOR ALFALFA
One Of the Best Ways to Get Moisture
and WeIl-Packed Soil Is by
Diskinp and Rolling.

Fall seeding of alfalfa requires
moisture and a soil which is well pack
ed. One of the best ways of getting
such condition is TO disk the ground
as soon as oats or small grain is taken
of then plow 1t and pack 1t thorough
ly by narrowing 1t or rolling. Soil
which has been in a cultivated crop
and removed early. such as early po-
tntoes. makes good ground for fall
seeding. On ground Of this kind n
thorough disking and narrowing will
often put it in good shape for alfalfa.
On many of our types of soil alfalfa
will do better IL limestone is applied,
This limestone should be applied after
the ground has been plowed and then
narrowed in to give best results.
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never
Suspect 1t
Applicants for Insurance Often
Rejected.

Judging from reports from druggists
who are constantly in direct touch with
the public, there is one preparation that
has been very successful in overcoming
these conditions. The mild and healing
influence of DIR. Kilmer's Swamp Root is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for
its remarkable record of success.
An examining physician for one of the
prominent Life Insurance Companies, in
an interview on the subject, made the as
tonishing statement that one reason why
go many applicants for insurance are re-
iected is because kidney trouble is 80
common to the American people, and the
large majority of those whose applica-
tions are declined do not even suspect
that they have the disease. 1t is on sale
at all drug stores in bottles Of two sizes,
medium and large.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR.
Kilmer & Co.. Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
REAL REASON FOR HIS TEARS
Teacher Fiattered Herself That Young
ster Was Crying Because She
Was Leaving Them.

The graduating class OF n Terre
Haute school gave the teacher n part
ing gift. During the speech she made
acknowledging the gift she noticed
that one boy was weeping. Then she
told how touched she was by the emo
tion displayed by this boy. what
greater tribute could teacher have
than TO have child cry because he
was leaving herr" she later asked the
class.
One of the other boys remained
after the others had left. Miss ""
he confided, "you thought Jim was
crying because he was going to leave
you, but he wasn't. 1t was becanse
that was going 10 he the last time he
would see that present. | had the
hardest time 10 get his 80 cents TO-
ward II out of him | ever had getting
anything. And when you took that
package he was just bidding thnt 80
cents a fearful farewell.
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
Important to Mothers
Still Thrifty.

He was so miserly that the girls
family twitted her much about 1t. In
desperation one night she decided TO
give him very strong hint that she
would like to have him occasionally
buy her a box Of candy. They We're
standing in front of II drug store win
dow. which was filed with boxes OF
candy. The girl looked nt Them "a
minute and said archly, DO you know
that there is n kiss at the bottom Of
every one Of those boNesr'
The thrifty young man looked nt
them. "Well, some day when J hnve
plenty of time" he said, "I'll go in
and look under one to see II can
find any.'
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
SWINE FOR WINTER MARKETS
Temptation to Fatten Quickly on
Corn Alone Is Liable to Cause
Loss of Animals.

Hogs for the early winter markets
should be carefully fed. The tempta-
tion 10 fatten quickly on corn alone
is liable TO cause the careless farmer
the loss of one or more animals. A
better and safer feed Is wheat mid
dlings and wheat bran made into a
thick slop. Give feed of this just
what the hogs will eat up clean twice
a dny, then give moderate feed Of
corn.
Keep plentiful supply of fresh.
clean water In the pens. See that the
trough Is clean. Have clean, dry pens
and yards. Dust the pens once week
with air-slacked lime.
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
PASTURINC HOGS
MOST ESSENTIAL
Interesting and Instructive Ex-
periments Made With Sows
at Illinois Station.
SIZE OF LITTER INCREASED
Popular Belief Substantiated That
Young Mothers Produce Smaller
Pios-Variation in Length
Of Termination Period.

A careful study of records relating
to the birth of 120 lltters OF pigs at
the University Of Illinois reveals many
raising. The 720 litters contained
$50 pigs Of seven distinct breeds.
The following conclusions are drawn
in bulletin No. 226 OF the University
of Illinois agricultural experiment sta
tion.
On the whole. the belief that young
sows produce smaller pigs than do
older sows Is substantiated. Likewise
the data substantiated popular belief
that up to a certain age, about three
years, there is an increase in the
size of litter as sows grow older.
The older sows farrowed 12.3 per
cent of dead or Immature pigs as com
pared to 81 per cent by the younger
sows.
II is doubtful whether there are any
variations in farrow attributable 20
Increase in Litter.
In succeeding littorS from the same
sow there was an increase In number
of pigs per litter and in the weight of
Individual pigs until the fourth Hitter,
at which time the sOws We're three
and one-half years old.
The records obtained from $40 lit
ters showed wide range. 9S to 124
days. in the length of CESSATION period,
with an average Of lI4.5s days. How
ever. 93.6 per cent Of the litters were
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
AUTUMN is CLEARING
TIME FOR FARM LAND
Convert All Waste Places Into
Revenue Producers.
Goats, Sheep or CATTLE Are Favored In
Order Named for Keeping Down
Sprout Growth-Methods
for Removing Stumps.

The fair-weather days OF the autumn
afford the farmer an opportunity to
undertake the clearing of land for
which he has no time in the busy
summer months, and which can not be
done while the land Is wet in the
spring. On thousands of farms there
are cut-over tracts which should he
converted into revenue producers as
soon as possible. If the owner de-
cldes that the land In question is bet
ter suited to crop production than to
forest growth. careful study of the
most economical method of removing
stumps and small growth should he
made. Most cut-over land passes
through three stages before reaching
Its greatest agricultural value. The
waste and small growth Is disposed of
first. then IL is allowed to remain in
stumps for n few seasons, until the
smaller stumps are dead and decayed,
during which time ii is used for pas
ture or may be cultivated. Finally,
all the stumps are removed.
Generally II is best TO cut brush as
close as possible TO the ground and
hNolu leaNIns SIlHrp points lnht might
injure stock. However, If the wood Is
of no value and the ground Is not to
be cultivated before the stumps are
removed it may he hest TO cut the
trees rather high above the ground. 1f
the stumps are left three feet high
there will be less sprouting than If cut
low down. and such stumps are more
easily pulled.
The most successful method of keep
Ing down sprout growth is by heavy
pasturing by goats, sheep, or cattle, in
the order named. Any sprouts not
killed by pastmrinE should he cut or
knocked off with the head of an ax.
There are great variety OF meth
DDS used in removing stumps. by
means Of burning. pullers and dyna-
mite. Farmers Bulletin 974. "CIearing
Land" prepared by the United States
department Of agriculture, contains in
formation designed especially for per-
sons interested In this subject. A copy
can be had on request.
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
Farmers Should Be Careful That Pig
Pens Are Clean and Dry.

farrowed between the one hundred
and eleventh and one hundred and
seventeenth days. The general belief
that old sows have CESSATION period
one to three days longer than young
err sows seems to have no very good
basis.
Neither Sex Predominates.
There was little, If any, correlation
between the length OF CESSATION period
and the birth weight of pigs, and the
sex of pigs In relation to the length
of CESSATION shows no tendency FOR
either sex 10 predominant more than
normal.
The average size OF litters was 81
pigs. The average weight of litter
was about 20 pounds. The average
weight OF pigs In litters with fewer
pigs than the average was 2.6I pounds.
and in litters with more pigs il was
2.5T pounds. The grand average of
all pigs was 30 pounds.
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
The Greater Trial.

bride of few months was de-
ploring the treatment OF her husband
to her mother, and between her sobs.
was saying:
"You see, mother, I've only been
married few months, and George
goes out nearly every night and leaves
me all alone"
Her mother did her best TO comfort
her
"You must not upset Yourself my
denr." she said. "lIow little You know
OF the real trials of life, and little do
you know wllnt | have suffered. Why,
your father never goes out at nlll'
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
His Contribution.

He was an old man, just about
ready to "cash In his checks" He had
more money than he knew what to do
with, but lived as misery and niggard-
ly ms he possibly could. The church
In the community was raising money
to pay for furnace. The solicitor
went to this man and asked him TO
help. well" he said. zone Of your
church members has owed me 81 for
over 20 years. II you'll collect that
50, I'll give you one of them"
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
Repair Valve Stem.

To repair broken valve stem
the fittings should he removed
and the stem slipped back in the
tube. Now make small hole in
the tube short distance from
the valve stem. bring the valve
out again through this hole. and
In so doing the fabric in the ORR
ginal valve hole will NOT be in
jured. The small cut formerly
occupied by the valve stem can
be vulcaniZed easily.
II the valve is battered so
that no fittings can be removed
the valve can he sawed on
across to the cut with hack
saw and the nut can then be
easily taken off.
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
Saw Too Late.

was invited to dinner by some
friends who were light housekeeping.
Just as dinner was served ! was re-
lating some past experiences of camp
ing. md remarked: I'VE had to use
tin knives and forks, and that always
spoils my appetite. Happening to
glance Mt the table, | noticed (too
late) that tin knives and forks were
the hest my hostess had for the oc-
casion. II was great relief to me
when conversation wns once more re-
sumed.-Exchange.
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
POTATO DISEASE EXPLAINED
so.called Blight Due to Tip-5urn or
Small Insect Known as the
Leaf-Hopper.

Much Of tie so-called potato blight
which is TO be found is due tn what Is
really tlp-burn. or 1t may be due TO n
small insect known MS the leaf-hopper
The tip-burn is caused by the dry
weather and extreme heat MS the sun
and wind draw the water from the
plant faster than the roots can supply
it from the ground. The leaf-hopper is
a small, greenlsr-like insect. which
will be found jumping from one plant
to another as the plants are moved.
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
AVOID SKIDDINC
BY USING Chain
Proper Handling of Clutch and
Brakes Will Prevent Rear
Wheels From Locking.
DON'T TURN STEERING WHEEL
More Than Extra Caution Should Be
Exercised by Driver, Especially
the Novice, to Avoid Acct
dents on Wet Days.

Choose a smooth bit of asphalt pave
ment when 1t is free from traffic and
where 1t is nice and slippery from a
spring shower. Speed up to the traffic
limit. put on the brake and at the
same time turn the steering wheel
slightly to one side. See what hap
pens. Then sit In the back seat and
let some one else skid the car. You
will be cured. at least until you forget
the gone" feeling.
The open season for skidding is
spring, summer, fall and winter. 1t
comes with late frost and cold rains,
with the thunder shower and the
street sprinkler, with the equinoctial
and earliest snowfiakes and with loose
snow, packed snow and ice. But you
may escape it or at least its danger
Gus phases and learn to neutrnlize the
effect
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
ALFALFA AND SWEET CLOVER
Two Crops Are First Cousins But De-
cidedIy Different in Making
Their Growths.

Cut. alfalfa when the buds OF the
second growth begin TO show at the
crowns OF the plants. Cut sweet clover
when the blossoms are about half ont
and raise the sickle bar Mt least four
inches. These two crops are first cous-
ins hut they are decidedly different
in this respect: Alfalfa shoots from a
crown; sweet clover shoots from buds
on the main stem.
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
PROVIDE GOOD GREEN FEED
Unoceupied Space in Garden Should
Be Seeded TO Rapid Growing
Crop OF Some Kind.

The average poultry keeper is al-
ways short of succulent green feed
during the late summer and early fall.
and provision should be made for a
supply. Every Bit of ground Ia the
garden from which early crops have
been harvested should be seeded to
chard. rape, lettuce. kale or whatever
makes the most rapid growth In your
locality.
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
Welcome Relief From the
Tortures of Rheumatism

cause it is one of the most thor
ough blood purifiers known to med
ical science. This fine old remedy
cleanses the blood of impurities,
and acts as an antidote to the germ
Of rheumatism.
S. S. S. is sold by druggists
everywhere. For valuable litera-
ture and advice address Chief Med
ical Adviser. 107 Swift Laboratory.
Atlanta. Ga,
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
BoRER EATS CLOVER ROOTS

Here are three life stages of one
of the worst clover pests, the root
borer. The root borer will attack peas
as well as clover. The larvae and the
beetles Of the borer literally riddle the
roots of the clover plant. The borer
may he the trouble with that sickly.
"spotty" clover patch OF yours. Do
little investigating.
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
ahau. MIth cutIeura soap

And double your razor efficiency ns
well ms promote skin purity, skin com
fort and skin health. No mug, no
slimy soap, no germs, no waste n"
irritation even when shaved twice
daily. One soap for all uses-shaving'
bathing and shampoOing.-Ady.
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
CAUSE OF ovEReRoWN WINGS
Result From Defective srooding Con-
ditions or Lack Of Vitality
Clip Them Off.

Overgrown wings in brooder chicks
result from defective brooding condl-
tions or lack OF vitality. Often the
wings really are not overgrown but
only appear so because the chicks, be
ing weakly, let them hang down. If
they develop to the point where they
are a burden to the chick they should
be clipped of.
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
Chief Cause Of Skiddino.

The chief cause of skidding Is run
ming on wet pavement at dry pave
ment speed. Then you want to stop
quickly and apply the brake. but the
car does not stop. The rear end slews
around and hits the curb or another
vehicle, or the car goes straight on
and drifts Into n trolley. automobile
or pedestrian. You should treat car
on wet pavement the same ms You
treat yourself on Ice, as though always
expecting your feet TO go out from un-
der you.
Front wheel skids come chiefly from
rounding corner or curve at so high
a speed that the front wheels lose
their traction. To overcome 1t apply
the brake gently. which will drag the
rear wheels and give the front wheels
a chance to take hold.
Another cause of skiddlng. which
comes chiefly in the country, Is due to
crowned road, or one which is fresh
ly oiled. The novice will find
crowned road-that is. one which is
higher in the center than at the sides
is often dangerous when wet. A
road which is much Travelled accumu-
lates quite bit of oil, and water add
ed makes 1t mighty slippery proposi-
ton. One Is likely to take a sudden
slide into the ditch.
Chains Surest Safeguard.
Antl-skid chains are necessary
when travelling on roads such as have
described. Their use is not imperative
ha al
though many careful drivers apply
them there. Chains are the surest
safeguard against skidding.
When a skid occurs, turn the front
wheels in the direction of the skid,
release the clutch and apply the brake
gently when the wheels seem to take
hold, not before. Do not apply the
brake too harshly or you will Increase
the skid action.
Skidding often may be prevented by
tlIrottling down the engine and apply
Ing the brake while the clutch Is still
engaged. This will prevent the rear
wheels from locking. 1t is peculiar
ity of traction that revolving wheels
are less likely to skid than where they
are locked and sliding over the pave
ment But when you try this method
be very sure that when the brake Is
applied you do not twist the steering
wheel.
The novice would do well to test
this method on wet pavement where
there is no traffic. Make the skid as
directed earlier in this article. but at
very moderate pace and then try to
correct it by this method.
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
In a Tender SPOT.

Mr.. Benover-No. | wasn't wounded
In any engagements In France, bui
was sorely wounded In my late en-
gagemeni with Miss Leecb.
Miss Romantique-In the heart, I
presumed
Mr.. Benover-No. In the bank roll
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
Can Come Only From Il
Proper Treatment.

Many forms of rheumatism are
caused by millions Of tiny germs
that infest the blood, and until the
blood is absolutely freed Of these
germs, there Is no real relief in
sight.
The most satisfactory remedy
for rheumatism Is s. 8. s. be-
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
REMOVE GREASE FROM AXLES
Garage Mechanic Has Devised and
Constructed Arrangement for
Flushing Out.

The necessity of removing and re-
plenishing the grease in the rear axles
Of cars, where no drain is provided.
caused a garage mechanic TO devise
and construct the following simple ar
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
Naturally.

"How was the actor who took the
part Of the fop In the playr
"Oh, he was dandy"
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13

II ones faults showed on the sur
face most people would look as If they
had the measles.
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13

A girl seldom refuses to ent corn
from the cob unless she has store
teeth.
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
Stock Raising In
WESTERN CANADA

10 a. profitable as grain growing.
Successes as wonderful as those from
growing wheat, oats, barley, and flax
have been made in raising Horses,
Cattle, Sheep and Hogs. Bright,
sunny climate, nutritious grasses,
good water, enormous fodder crops.
these spell success to the farmer and
stock raiser. And remember, you can
buv on Aasv tarma
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
SLOW
DEATH

Aches, pains, nervousness, din
Guilty In urinating. often mean
serious disorders. Tho worlds
standard remedy for kidney, liver,
bladder and uric acid troubles
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
Farm Land at
$l6 to $50 an Acre

land equal TO that which through
many years has yielded from 10 to ID
bushels of wheat to the acre-grazing
land convenient to good grain farms at
proportionately low prices. These lands
have every rural convenience; good
schools. churches, roads, telephones
etc. close to live towns and good mar
kets.
II you want to get back to the farm or
to farm on n larger scale than is DOS
sible under your present conditions
investigate what Western Canada hns
to offer you.
For Illustrated literature with maps and
particulars regarding reduced railway
rates, location of land. etc. apply to
Dept OF Imrirration. Ottawa, Can. or
W. v. BENNETT
Room 4. Bee Bldg, Omaha. Neh.
Canadian Oovernman, Agent
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
Aren,t WIves UnreasonabIe .

"All very well for you to preach
economy" said his wife, but 1 notice
whenever 1 cut down expenses that
you smoke better cigars and spend
more money for your own pleasure
than at any other time"
"Well, confound it. what do you sup
pose l want you to economize for, any
wayf'-Boston Transcript.
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13
GOLD MEDAL.
-Ip49lEMQp Ip4MQp


bring quick relief and often ward OF
deadly diseases. Known as the national
remedy Of Holland for more than ZOO
years. All druggists, In three sixea.
Look for the name Gold Medal on every bo.
And accept irilt.tlop
The Ordway new era., 1920-08-13

Choice Of a Prophet.
Jonah emerged.
~ certainly prefer dark horse to
a dark whale" he cried.