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The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-15

A useful pair Of book ends. made Of
rich colored tapestry and gold braid
I'd. has A strap ON the Outside Of ono
end to hold scissors and a paper cut
ter. Another book end when closed
looks for all the world like Z cream
colored flower pot fun Of gay bloomatI
and when nlled with books 10 Just -
pretty, showing only oos side of -
oowef pot. s.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-15

Slesp b Hard % Maiss W.
It tales IS days for the average In.
nan body u recover funny ftu0 the
less Of tvo conSscutive nights slseH
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15
PRESERVE EGGS IN SOLUTION
Where Sodium SIIicate Is Not Handy
Limo Water Is Satisfactory and
Very Cheap.

Sodium silicate, or water-glass, is
the most convenient preservative in
which to store eggs for winter use, but
where lime Is easily procurable, lime
water is very satisfactory and much
cheaper than water-glass. Lime water
is apt to roughen the shells of the
eggs slightly, making the eggs some
what less attractive in appearance
than water-glass. Directions for using
this lime water are given by the
United States Department Of Agricul-
ture.
To preserve with lime, dissolve two
pounds of unslaked lime in a small
quantity of water, and dilute with five
gallons of water that has previously
been boiled and cooled. Allow the
mixture to stand until the lime settles,
then skim off, and use the clear liquid.
Put clean, fresh, unwashed eggs in
clean earthenware crock or jar and
pour the clear lime water into the yes
sci until the eggs are covered. At least
two inches of the solution should cover
the top layer of eggs. Keep the re-
ceptacle tightly covered TO prevent
evaporation and also to keep all for
eign material out of the solution.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15
Gentleman George"
no RE CONTINUED
WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK
Solemn Ceremonies in Sistine Chapel
Concentrating the Death and
Resurrection of Christ.

At the office Of the Miserere. which
is sung in the Sistine chapel at Rome
on Wednesday Of Holy week, cere-
mony takes place in which a triangular
candleStick, upon which are 10 can
dies. corresponding to the number of
psalms recited. is placed at the epistle
side Of the altar.
After each psalm, one of the candles
is extinguished by master of cere-
monies and after he benedictus the
candle on the top is alone not eXtin-
guished, bur is removed and concealed
behind the altar ana not brought out
until the end OF the service, While the
Canticle is sung the six candles on the
altar are extinguished aus well as those
above the rails
The custom or coneeOllng the lsst
aud most elevated candle and bringing
il forward burning at the end Of the
service, Is an alusion to the death and
resurrection of Christ. In the same
manner the other candles extinguiShed
one after the other may represent the
prophets who were successfully put TO
death before the crucidxion of their
Lord,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15

! note in code. Something had fright
ened the lady. and she made a night
appointment over here"
"Here! How did she know the way
out?"
"She didn't, for the matter of that ;
But she had been plped off on JAMS
place, and agreed TO be there as soon
as it was dark. I'm wondering If she
showed up; let's go In and see"
The three moved off down the pas
sage, still conversing in subdued tones,
the sharp accent Of the Spaniard most
prominent, and | became acutely
aware Of the black silence in which |
stood. There was no occasion for me
to risk my life farther I'm an effort to
learn more. / had located the secret
rendezvous Of this gang of revolu-
tionary plotters. | was aware Of their
connection with the Chilean Junta at
Washington, and 1t would be a COM
paratively easy matter now to capture
them red-handed. | saw therefore nc
reason why | should venture further,
or endeavor TO learn in detail the ma
ture OF this message lntrusted to the
girl for delivery. My duty now was
to report what / had discovered, when
the prompt arrest of Alva, and few
others, would end the whole scheme.
II seemed simple enough, If / could
only find my way out safely.
But escape unobserved WIS far from
being assured. Any retreat by way of
the lighted passage was impossible !;
there were guards there at both ends !;
the only hope lay in blind effort for
ward
l accepted the only course possible.
and began to feel my way to the left.
sklrting the wall Of rough boarding.
until It widened out into what was ap-
parently the larger room beyond. No
sound reached me from any direction,
the silence and darkness depressing
me, as though they had weight.
Yet one fact became more and more
clear--the deliberate purpose with
which this deserted iron factory had
been prepared for a secret rendezvous.
Apparently, from without, it stood
grim. desolate and deserted, yet the
interior arrangements were such that
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15

activities were confined to the purchas-
Ing Of branded barrel covers and thu
selhng of rc.atoes. Thirty-fiye thou
sand barrel covers were bought at a
saving of 500, and 126 carload lots
Of potatoes were sold with a saving of
$4,000.
A great growth in cooperative mar
keting and purchasing has been one
Of the outstanding results of extern
sion work In the South. County agents,
assisted by marketing specialists,
through marketing demonstrations and
by instruction and advice, have aided
local and county associations of farm
ers in the cooperative selling of many
kinds of farm produce and live stock,
and in the cooperative purchasing Of
a great variety of farm necessities.
Farmers have gained knowledge of
methods and acquired confidence in
their ability to do business on a CO.
operative basis. They are beginning
to undertake definite business organ
lzations on a countrywide and even
statewide scale for the marketing Of
their main cash crops, such as cotton,
tobacco and peanuts.
Owing to the cooperative work in
cotton grading, CHASING, and stapling,
and information given as to the mar
ket value Of the various grades and
staples by extension workers, it is es-
timated that between S1,000,000 and
100000 were saved to the cotton
farmers of Texas during the year in
increased returns.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15

conspirators could meet securely In
side, protected from observation, In
rooms through whose walls CLEAN
of light might be visible from either
street or alley. Only an accident. or
constant vigilance without, could re-
veal the true use TO which the building
was now being devoted. This knowI.
edge rendered the peril of my own 30.
sition the more Intense. / could he
killed, murdered. and no man would
ever be the wiser. l would simply lis
appear vanish. and that would be he
end.
AT that moment had no thought hut
to discover some means of escape. The
knowledge of the danger | was in
robbed me of all courage ! was like
child afraid in the dark. | moved
forward. inch by inch, feeling my way
along the rough planking with enc
hand, my limbs actually trembling I'M
der rue. IL l could only find some
opening; see some CLEAN OF light /;
break away from this terrible silent
darkness.
supposed l was moving with the ut
most caution. every nerve on edge.
feeling a way forward with hands and
feet Once l stepped upon she'll If
some kind which crunched beneath the
weight. and again my cropping hand
dislodged small block of wood. which
fell with slight cl'itter. l halted
both times, my heart in my mouth, yet
nothing happened, and l moved for
ward again confident of not being over
heard.
| could not have told what Il was
that halted me. / remember ] stopped
as though shot, my very breath sus-
pended. one foot still uplifted in a step
forward. my eyes staring helplessly
into the black void. The silence was
that Of a tomb. could feel the
Precipitation flow down my face in Il
stream; il was an instant of torture.
Then an unseen hand gripped me and
an electric flash-light glared into my
eyes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15
WAS FAMILIAR WITH CHRONIC
ious to Air Her knowledge,
and Her Ignorance.

Harvey Maitland Watts, Philadel-
phia art critic, said at dinner in Rit-
tenhouse square:
''The ignorance of the new rich in
art matters is quite incredible. The
wife of new rich profiteer was buy
Ing pictures in Walnut street shop
the other day. After she had bought
a number of costly pictures she said !:
"'Now show me something a little
cheaper for the back hall. It's dark
there
1.-The salesman brought out another
picture.
This, madam, he said, is only a
chrome, and we could let you have it
for nearly nothing
1.-THE new rich lady nodded in a
sage way.
ayes, of course she said, Chrome
is a struggling and obscure artist,
and he can't expect to command good
prices till he makes a popular hit. can
her"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15
FAILURE OF ORGANIZATIONS
Unless Farmers Remain Steadfastiy
Loyal Downfall Can Be Brought
About Quickly.

An association Of men opposed to a
farmers cooperative enterprise can
bring about its downfall very quickly
unless the farmers remain steadfastly
loyal. Many cooperative organiza-
tons have failed through the weak
ness OF members who could not resist
the temptation offered of fraction of
a cent. When the opposition organiza-
ton puts out bait to catch you, try to
remember it is only lure to draw you
from your own friends, Once you
have deserted, the bait Is withdrawn.
Stick to your friends, if you expect
them to stick to you.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15
BAD FEEDING is
CAUSE OF RUNTS
NEGLECTED AT WEAVING TIME
Many Understood Pigs Often
Grow and Develop Into
Useful POrkerS.
After Growth Of Animals Has Been
Retarded IL Takes Considerable
More Feed to Overcome Con-
dition and Grow Out.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture)
my nine years experience in stock
raising has been almost entirely with
purebred cattle and hogs, and while
some runts appear at birth they are
not nearly so numerous as the runts
caused by neglect and improper feed
ing and housing" This Is the opinion
Of a Tennessee farmer in letter to
the United States Department Of Agri-
culture.
Many Small Animals Develop.
Specialists of the department
emphasize the fact that many animals
that are understood or small at birth
often grow and develop into useful,
profitable animals If little special
attention is given them soon after
birth. Tbjs is especially true with
pigs. Unless the small pig Of the lit
ter is thus provided for when quite
young, very often 1t is not worth feed
ing to maturity. II the proper kind
or amounts of feed are not given when
very young, If required to compete
with stronger or older animals for
what they do get, born runts or those
that are understood viii becfme more
pronounced runts as they grow older.
In this respect they resemble closely
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15
"a MlLLIoN!n

synopsis.-In a New York jewelry
store Philip Severn, United States
consular agent, notices a small box
which attracts him. He purchases
It Later he discovers in a secret
compartment a writing giving
clew 70 a revolutionary movement
In thts country ostensibly seeking
TO overthrow the Chilean govern
ment but evidently international in
character. The writing mentions a
rendezvous, and Severn decides TO
investigate. Finding the place mem
toned in the writing apparently de-
serted. Severn visits q saloon in
The vicinity. A woman In the place
is met by a man, seemingly by app
pointment. and Severn. his suspi-
cions aroused Fellows them. They
80 TO the designated meeting place.
an abandoned iron foundry At the
rendezvous Severn is accepted as
one of the conspirators and admit
ted. He meets stranger who APP
pears to recognize him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15
Calling Teacher.

"Yes." said the teacher. "the egg
represents all that is gentlest in crea-
tion-the cooling doves, the tuneful
song birds and the stately swan. John
ny, what other gentle things are
Matched from eggs?"
Snakes, alligators, sparrow hawks
and eagles" said Johhny.-Edinburgh
Scotsman.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15
Traditions LASTING.

Tradition seems TO have as power
ful hold upon the minds of the most
highly civilized as we'll as the most
barbarous peoples. For 500 years all
rulers Of Great Britain have been scat
ed upon the traditional stone of Scone
to be crowned. when Jacob, patri-
arch OF Israel. had his vision Of a
ladder extending from earth to heaven
with angels ascending and descending,
he set up a cairn or monument in com
memoration Of the event, crowned Il
with a block Of stone. which be had
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15
INFORMATION ON SHIPMENTS
Dealers Unable to Give Fair Quota.
tons Because Of Lack of Ex-
plcit Details,

Many shippers when writing to dis
tributors fail TO give sufficient informa-
ton concerning their respective ship
ments, says the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture. The dealers, there
fore, can not give fair quotations on
the offered goods. Information. it is
pointed out, can not be too explicit or
detailed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15
MAIN VIRTUE OF SANDY SOIL
Roots of Plants Pass, Through II
Readily, but II Dries Out Too
Quickly.

The chief virtue of sandy soil is
that The roots Of plants can pass
through II readily; its chief fault is
that 1t dries out too quickly. Clay soil
holds water well. but II tends to pack
and harden. Both types of soil need
stable manure-it loosens up clay and
helps sand to bold moisture
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15
OF No Importance.

Painters certainly are tonchy, when
ignorant people dare to comment upon
art. A woman of no importance as an
art critic was studying the work of a
well-known artist and remarked:
Really, of these two pictures. /
don't know which / like best"
Don't bother, madam" said the
quiet voice of the artist, who was
standing just behind her. sit doesn't
matter"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15
A Sincere AdmIrer.

do you understand the scientist to
whose lectures you apparently listen
with so much attention."
NO" replied Senator Sorghum. II
am interested in him as a man who
makes 'em applaud things they cam
not hope to understand. l often feel
called upon to attempt the same thing
In my own business"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15
Culture and cnokinn.

Critical Husband-Where did you
get the recipe for this mess?
Cultured Wife Calmly - When
speaking of the directions for prepar-
ing foods you should say receipt"
When referring to medicinal prepara-
tons you may, if you choose, use the
term ''reeipe" from t he Latin "reci-
pere"-take.
Husband used the correct word,
then. This pudding is dose.-Boston
Transcript.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15
Line the LInoIeum.

When purchasing Iinoleum for the
floor 1t is a good idea to order lin
ing of felt. This precaution will
probably prolong the use of the lin
oleum. 1t also deadens sound and
makes the floor warmer in winter. 1t
prevents the linoleum from expanding
or contracting and 1t gives a softer
tread, all advantages worth consider
ing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15

animals that are normal when young
but later become runty from a lack of
such proper feed and care which
usually occurs about weaving time.
After enimals become runty or their
growth retarded, undoubtedly it Will
take more feed TO overcome this con-
dition and grow them out.
Cause Of Runts.
"When pigs become runty," the Ten
nessee farmer adds, "they never be-
come normal I have estimated it re-
qulres at least 25 per cent more feed
to put them in marketable condition
than II does normal hogs My expe-
rience with purebred dairy cattle is
that fully 90 per cent of runts among
cattle are caused by improper feeding
aud care. If the stock raisers of this
country were educated In the proper
feeding and care Of live stock until
they reached normal growth, the runts
in live stock in the United States
would be almost eliminated"
This statement not only further en-
phasizes the fact that 1t does not,
broadly speaking. take more feed to
prevent runt animals but does require
considerably more feed to develop
them once they become runty. Also
that it rarely is advisable to feed out
a pronounced runt. The only practi-
cal thing to do, therefore, is to pre-
vent runting by providing the neces-
sary feed, care, and management at
the most critical periods Of their
growth and development. These pc
RODS with most animals are when
very young and at weaving time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15
There You Are

"What is the shape of the world?"
asked the village sehoolmaster.
"Don't know sir" piped the class.
"Well, what is the shape of my
snuff box?'
square, sir"
"No, no; / don't mean that one.
mean the one use on Sundays"
Round, SIR"
"Now, then; what is the shape of
the world?"
Square on week days and round
On Sundays. sir 70
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15
RAPID LOSS OF PHOSPHORUS
Due to the Fact that Grain Is Sold
Stock Use Product in Making
Bones and Tissues.

The fact that phosphorus is found
largely in the grain OF crops results
in a relatively rapid loss OF available
phosphorus from the farm, for the
grain usually is removed and sold.
Even where all crops are fed on the
farm the loss is large because grow
ing animals use it In bones and other
tissues.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15
Universal Reason

She was old and gray and was FISH
ing in a little pond near her house.
l asked: "Well. Auntie. what are you
catchingg" She said: Il ain't catch
ing nothin'. faint nothin' in hyer to
catch" "What are you fishing forg"
| asked. She said: Gaze hits
handy. Wynne (Ark.) Progress.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15
hnn Some Sfnrt-

AIRY one-way streets in this town p
asked the Boston man, who was visit
Ing California in his car. adjusting his
spectacleS,
well. stranger" replied the native.
Eve had one once. but when we got
thar last earthquake that one-way
street commenced going every-which-
way
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15
Human FraiIty.

An argument between a man and
his wife had been going on for some
time, and at last the woman ex-
claimed:
81 suppose you think 1 am per.
feet fool I"
None of us, my dear. is perfect"
came the soft answer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15
COOPERATIVE MARKET
SAVES FOR FARMERS
High Proficiency Shown in North
Carolina.
Activities Last Season Confined 70
Purchasing Branded Barrel Covers
and Selling Potatoes Cot
ton Farmers Gain.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture)
During the last year farmers ex-
change in Beaufort county. North Caro-
lima, saved it's members and the farm
ers in the community between $4,000
and 100000. according to report to
the United States Department of Ag-
ric1lture.
The organization, formed to aid po-
tato growers, has shown high prof.
cheney in cooperation. Last season its
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15

the vegetable blood tonic
of fifty years standing.
Get SIS. from your
druggist today, and write
about your condition to
Chief Medical Advisor,
SAT Swift Laboratory,
Atlanta, Georgia.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15
smelled and Tasted.

Little four-year-old Miriam came
running in and said: "Oh, mamma.
there's great big dog in the front
yard. He smelled of me and tasted
me, but he didn't eat me-"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15
YoIl CAN WALK IN COMFORT

II you Shake Into Your Shoes ONE ALIENS
FOOT=EASE the Antiseptic. Healing pow
1t takes the friction from the shoe and
gives relief TO corns and bunions hot, tired,
sweating, swollen feet. Ladies' can wear
shoes one size smaller by shaking Aliens
Foot=Eas in each shoe.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15
In lime.

''We arrived just in time"
"What do you mean?"
81 could tell from the way they act
ed when they let us into their house
that they were just in the midst
of a fine little family quarrel"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15

used as a pillow while he slept and
the place was called Bethel. A long
train Of traditions attaches to this
stone.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15
"That Tired Feeling" Often
Forecasts Sickness

time. ANY doctor win tell you that.
Start at once to drive impurities
from your system and help enrich
your circulation with famous S.S.S.,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15
AS One Raised
From Dead
STOMACH PAINS GONE
Eafossic Maske Hin, Well

after suffering ten long months
with stomach pains, I have taken
Eatonic and am now without any pain
whatever. Am as one raised from the
Dead" writes A. Percifield
Thousands of stomach sufferers re-
port wonderful relief. Their trouble
is too much acidity and gas which
Eatonic quickly takes up and carries
out, restoring the stomach to a
healthy. active condition. Always car
ry few Eatonics, take one after eat
ing, food will digest well-you will
feel fine. Big box costs only a trifle
with your druggists guarantee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15

When you are tired without good
cause, lack ambition and feel out
OF sorts generally, you may be
heading straight for a sick spell.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15

These symptoms often
show the whole system,
especially the blood, is
disordered.
Don't wait till you are
sick in bed. Almost ev-
cry ailment can be ward
ed off If attended to in
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15
CHATTER ".

I Become a Wsli-kno"n Thief.
The sudden, uHandcipaJed attack
the burst o. dazzling light in my eyes,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-06-15

Courage may be largely Gallons.
nessi Aut that kind is valuable too
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-17

TWO handsomely furnished rooms and
hath. suitable for or Q gentlemcn or
4-roorn Tpartment, handsomely furnished.
Phone A aaemy 23iO Apt 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-17
Fen More Private Homes
In Bronx Filed Yesterday

so BLVD s 45n 18TH s.. . story
brick dwle. 29x57. JOS Cuscenvo. sol
Crescent ave. ownnr: NJ W Del Caudio
'5S " 45th 81. archt; cost. $40. 900.
AILERTON AVE, 8 Homo ave. story
hollow tile dwlg stxa1: Eugene d Gsor-
VOLCANIC. 035 fremont ave, archt cost
WILlIAMSBR1DGE RID s. 100 Pierce
ave 2'a story frame dwlg, 22x35. and |
story garage. 25x50: Mary Rudman. 174a
Garfield st, owner; Ebeing. 1872
Zereca ave. archt: cost. $1,000
FAIRFAX AVE. 8 ESQ n Paisley ave
story frame dwlr. 2ox21: Thos and
Mary Kerr. 242l Butler ave owners;
archt cost 5000
story brick dwlg. 2ox52: Tony and
! Sanzo 1855 Lorillard pl. owners. Anton
Piruer 2os9 Westchester ave, archt: cost,
$4,000
JARVIS AVE. 8 " zulette ave 2 story
frame dwlg. 2673o: Aug G Bochow, 1927
Jarvis ava. owner ard archt: cost. IS 900
EDISON AVE, 9, 2o5 Randall ave, .
2oS6 belmont ave. owner: Staurer Bros
l4o Willis ave, archts; cost $4,000.
EDISON AVE, q. 22o Schoy ave. z
story frame dwlg. 22xos G johnson. !
West llsth at, owner: Staufsr Bros. 40
Willis ave. archts; cost. $500.
EDISON AVE. 9 8, 267.s n SchiAv ave 2
story frame dwlg. 22xo8; r Mattson. 2o7o
Willis ave. archts: cost. $500
story brick dwlg. 2lx55 and s
celsstino 1s7 f 2o5th st. owner; r +
Knockenhauer 34s2 Sd ave archt cost,
$4,000