Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 158, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 July 1915 — Page 2

BOUNTIFUL PROMISE FROM WESTERN CANADA

Average Increase of Acreage in Wheat Over 22 Per Cent Wheat Acreage Province. Increase. Saskatchewan 25 per cent Alberta 32% per cent Manitoba 15 per cent Average for prairies... .22% per cent Saskatchewan. The growth of the crop during the past week was very satisfactory. Rain fell In many places during the early part of the week, followed by warmer weather, which has been most beneficial to the grain. Breaking and sum-mer-fallowing were well under way. and conditions generally were most promising. The following reports have been received by the department from the various centers: Denholm—A little rain needed in the northern part to start late grain; remainder of district plenty of moisture. Davidson —Ideal growing weather; a few farmers harrowing grain to conserve moisture by breaking crust formed since last rain. North Battleford to Prince Albert — Good growing weather; crops looking well. Slight damage near North Battleford from cutworms; recent rains beneficial Klndersley—Crops looking fine and prospects good; plenty of moisture, with prospects of more rain Every slough In this country is full. Prince Albert —Crops in fair condition, though cutworms and light frosts have done damage in some sections. Have had moderate quantity ot rain. Owing to prompt marketing of the harvest of 1914. the farmers were enabled to devote more time than usual to cultivation in the autumn, under conditions which were decidedly favorable, and that, combined with the opportunities for soil preparation presented by an early spring this year, has resulted In the seeding of a wheat area estimated at twenty-five per cent greater than last year. Areas sown to oats and flax may be less than last year, because of the concentration upon the cereal in greater demand for export. Wheat seeding was completed eight days earlier than the average, under almost ideal conditions. Alberta.

"Prospects excellent. Abundant moisture throughout the province, following rain. Area thirty to thirty-five per cent greater. Crop generally two weeks earlier.” Attention Is drawn to the fact that the land has not been in such fine condition to work tor years; neither has there been as much moisture as there was last autumn. This was protected during the winter by a little more than the average snowfall, which remained on the land, not being removed by the warm Chinook winds, as is usually the case. There never has been a more optimistic feeling than exists today, Judging by the information received from various parts of the province. We feel Justified in saying that the crop never went in under more favorable circumstances; weather splendid and land particularly well While it is true that the acreage will be greatly increased, it is pleasing to team that, despite the high price of feed, the receipts of milk and cream at the dairies continue to keep up, and that the output of the creameries has Increased In quantity. One of the most encouraging things In last year's work was the Increase of practically thirty per cent In the output of cream and butter south of garyManitoba, Owing to the exceptionally early harvest last year and favorable fall weather, a much larger acreage of land was prepared than usual, and partly tor the same reason and the prospests of high prices for all kinds of grain, farmers took more pains In the preparation of land, so that the spring opened up with 1,235.000 acres of fully prepared land above the previous year. Seeding was general by the 7th of April, some days in advance of the average. Since that time the weather has been exceptionally favorable for the sowing of wheat, and the farmers have taken full advantage of It Much of the crop is now above the surface. There has been a very general and liberal rainfall; this will hasten the germination of the recently sown wheat and will prevent the soil from drifting off the later sown crop. The area sown in wheat is fully 15 per cent greater than last year. To sum up the agricultural situation generally, the Department of Agriculture says: “The area is larger than usual, the land has been well prepared, and the wheat has been sown at the right time; not so early as to run the risk of being killed off by frost, but sufficiently early to insure its ripening in the fall.”—Advertisement

Shocking and Inexcusable Waste.

“The plaintiff in a recent suit for divorce," related the simp, “declared that he awoke in the night to find his bed soaked with alcohol and his wife hunting for a match!” “Ar-r-r-r!” grumbled DeLeary IL Trimmlns, “that waa a heck of a way to waste alcohol, wasn't it?”—-Kansas City Star.

Pew women would care to be angels they couldn’t talk out loud to each other while the heavenly choir is sing If you want to study human nature don’t patronize a correspondenct

HIS OPPORTUNITY

By GEORGE MUNSON

John and Cynthia were to be married when John was raised from twenty to twenty-five. But Christmas came, and John received no notification of an increase. *1 think it’s a shame, John,” said Cynthia, weepily, as she contemplated another year of spinsterdom. “Why don't you go to old Hart and tell him how badly you need the raise? I am sure you are doing two men's work in that old office.” “Why, dear!" exclaimed John, aghast "If I were to do that they would simply give me my discharge. Nobody ever goes to Hart. He is unapproachable. He has no more sympathy than a stone." “Oh, John, are you sure you have enough initiative?” wailed Cynthia. “You know, they never, never pay anybody more than he is willing to take.” “1 tell you it’s no use, dear,” John answered. “You see, I understand conditions there, and so —” And so that was the way it went. And John toiled at the office all through the dreary winter, and he had never bad to work so hard before. It was as Cynthia had said. He was doing two men’s work for Hart. He began to grow desperate. Hart was becoming more and more unsympathetic. He practically told John he was not worth his salt. He hinted at changes in the staff. John began to study the Sunday newspaper advertisement columns. On the very first Sunday he saw an advertisement which seemed to have been Inserted specially for him. “WANTED," it ran, “an expert in the wholesale stationery trade, with complete knowledge of stock. A young man of not more than five and twenty years, who is willing to work up with an old-established firm. Salary to start, 3125. Apply by letter, with full particulars, to P. Q., Box 195.” That was John’s line. Moreover, he was sure he knew who It was that advertised under the initials P. Q. That must be Quincy, Hart’s chief business rival, who had been engaged in a cut-

“Then That Is the Explanation of This Letter.”

throat competition with him for years. How he would welcome a man with John's experience, especially when he was taking him away from Hart! Cynthia lived with her mother in a tiny uptown apartment. When John had read the advertisement he hurried round to consult with the ladies. John wag a favorite of Mrs. Barton’s; she had been as eager as a girl about the: marriage, and its postponement had been a bitter disappointment to her. “Fm going to write Quincy a strong letter,” said John. “I feel sure that I can get that position, only—l’m not much of a hand at blowing my own trumpet.” “You are too diffident, my dear John,” said the old lady. “Let us put our heads together and see whether we qan’t show up your good qualities. If we can’t, nobody can.” A little praise from Mrs. Barton, a little tender love from Cynthia, a little eagerness on John’s part, and a touch of bitterness at the memory of Hart, and the following letter was produced: “In answer to your advertisement, I beg to say that I think I am just the mar, for the position. I am twentyfive years of age and wish to make a change. lam at present employed in a wholesale stationery house and have a complete knowledge of the business. I am planning to leave because I am worth at least $125 a month and am getting less. I wish to enter the service of an enterprising firm that knows a good man when it has him, and if you will accord me an interview I believe we can come to terms.” The last sentence, to which John demurred, was the product of Mrs. Barton’s brain. It seemed to the women just the sort of letter calculated to appeal psychologically to Quincy. They said so and John was forced to agree. He watched Hart narrowly the next morning. Somehow he felt as if a vast load had been lifted off his mind. He no longer feared Hart, he no longer dreaded to go into the little booth where he had his desk. Threats would leave John unmoved. He dreamed away the morning, in fancy seeing himself al the altar with Cynthia, and

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in his pocket the price of an extended honeymoon tour through the South. At lunch time the office boy told John that Hart wanted to see him. When John entered there was a frown on Hart’s forehead that boded ill. "Mr. Darrell, we have been thinking of making some changes in the office,” said Hart. “I have been under the impression that you were not altogether satisfied with your position here.” “No, sir,” said John. “Eh? What’s that?” snapped Hart, looking at him menacingly. “You aren’t? Why didn’t you tell me?” “I think I am worth more money, sir,” sard John, respectfully. "In fact, I—l am sure of it.” “Then that is the explanation of this letter which 1 received from you this morning,” said Hart, flinging John’s missive down on the table. John felt his blood run cold. It was one thing to leave Hart triumphantly, to go to Quincy; it was another to be kicked out before he had secured another position. “Of course, if you are not satisfied, Mr. Darrell," continued Hart, more blandly, “you are at liberty to leave us. But we are enlarging the department, and I wanted to get another man as assistant preparatory to advancing you to a higher position at $125.” Which was not strictly true. Hart had advertised for another man, but he had Intended to keep John In the same position at the same salary, and all his expressions of discontent on previous days had been directed toward frightening John lest he should make a demand on him. The new man was to have superseded John. “If you like to take the position it is yours, Darrell,” continued Hart. John looked at him in stupefaction. It seemed too good to be true. He was appreciated, then. His employer had recognized his years of service! Hart turned on the reproachful tap. “If only you had let me know that you wanted more he said. “Why, sir, doesn’t everybody want more money?” asked John. “They do. But those that get-Jt—-ask for it. Not that I intend to advance you further —for a year, at least,” he went on, hurriedly. “But if you would like to start in at >125 next month you may.” “I want to ask for a couple of weeks’ vacation first, sir,” said John. “You see, I —l’m going to be married.” “Why, certainly—certainly, Darrell,” said Hart, hastily. "Congratulations, I’m sure. Er —good-morning, then.”, . When John was gone he leaned back in his chair and smiled. He would give the new man John’s salary. And John, a married man, would never write such a letter as the one that had terrified him that morning. Hart’s reasoning was sound enough; only he did not reckon on John’s mother-in-law. For a wise mother-in-law is a man’s good providence. (Copyright, 1915, by W. G. Chapman.)

NOT AN EXTRAORDINARY FEAT

“Marathon Run” Has Been Duplicated Many Times by Sprinters With No Great Claim to Fame. Historians differ by two days in relation to the date of the battle of Marathon, but the weight of opinion has been in favor of May 30, 490 years before the beginning of the Christian era. It was a small town, but like many of the small towns of great wars, it became famous through all time in history as the turning point for the forces of the Athenians. Marathon is about twenty-eight miles northeast of Athens, the modern town being in the midst of a beautiful plain. Circuitous roads lead around spurs of Mounts Pentelicus and Hymettus, famous in Grecian history and poetry. On this date Miltiades, the great leader of the time of the Greeks, met, as the tale is told, 100,000 Persians with only 10,000 Greeks. The story of the battle is one of the most thrilling in all history. The Greeks drove the Persians out of that part of the country. In recent years the battle has been remembered by rather absurd “Marathon races,” the reason for them being the story of a runner who sped those 28 miles without stop for a rest to bring tffi| story to Athena of the wonderful victory of the little army of Miltiades, which changed the whole face of affairs between the contending Greeks and Persians. The story had been disputed of the feat of this runner, but it was challenged by athletes in various parts of America as being no great feat, as Lord Byron proved that the story of Leander swimming the Hellespont was no unusual accomplishment for any good swimmer. Many an American young man has duplicated the Marathon race ih various parts of thia country, proving that the Greek of about 2,500 years ago, who brought to Athens the news of the victory of Miltiades, was merely an ordinary sprinter.

As Usual.

As nothing is quite as hard on youth as another youth just a few years older, Tommy resented very severely Jean’s foibles at the table when there was company. "Mother, please don’t let Jean come to the table tonight,” he begged; “she always acts like we never have ice cream ’cept when there’s company.” “Honest I won’t,” begged Jean, so convincingly that she was allowed to come. However, when the time for dessert came and her favorite strawberry ice cream appeared, Jean’s emotional enthusiasm had to find some outlet. “Oh,” she crowed, dapping her hands ecstatically; then, true to her promises, she continued, “We have it every night. We have It every night.”

FRILL IS PROMINENT

REALLY THE CHIEF INNOVATION OF THE YEAR. Fluffiness Is Again on the ThroneCompromise Between fashion and Comfort In the Two-In-One Collar—Colored Linens. The most noticeable innovation this year is the addition of frills. Of course It is hot an innovation really, but a revival. The jabot blouse had its last incarnation about six years ago or so. We were wearing very high collars with bones all around them then. Instruments of torture that they were! Some women used to carry pads of cotton wool in their purses, ready to tuck a bit under tips of supports which were digging holes in their necks. When the no-collar edict was extended to blouses we were all. thankful. Frills then left us for a while, and the forerunner of the present two-ln-one collar, a turnover affair leaving a pointed opening in front, was in vogue. Last year the blouse was the waistcoat model of handkerchief linen and pique, with flaring collar points. The effect was very smart and a good quality was sold at 25 francs in Paris and $25 in New York! This year fluffiness reigns again. For more strictly tailored wear the ingenuity of the two-in-one collar makes a compromise between fashion and comfort in a plain blouse. Frills, however, invading all our garments, even our shoes and gloves, form veritable cascades down the front of our blouses. After several all-white seasons colored linens appear again this year and colored organdies—of a transparency! We have to be as careful how we dress under them as we used in the days of the "peek-a-boo” waist, as vulgar as its name. As soon as the country houses are occupied and the country season in full swing we shall know whether the colored fabrics have been extensively adopted or not. In town, where the blouse is not worn in the

Mauve and Blue Striped Satin Bodice With Blue Tulle Skirt Over Mauve Tulle.

street without a jacket, it is impossible to tell which is preferred. Very good shops, however, show expensive models, both imported and domestic,

HANGING HOLDER TOR FERN

With Plant, It Makes One of the Prettiest Ornaments That Can Be Provided for the Home. There are certain windows, a window at the end of a hall for instance, in which a fern suspended from the

Hanging Fern Holder.

ceiling always looks very pretty, and we give a sketch of a dainty little holder to use for this purpose that can be made without difficulty. The size must be determined by the size of the pot that is to be placed upon .it

NAVY BLUE HAT

Navy Blue Turban of Silk Poplin With Crown of Same Color and Large* Roses.

in the pale shades, particularly lavender and pink. The hair line of color on a white ground seems an established fact and dots of color, some rather large, are also shown. The color note on a white foundation is also introduced in the popular revival of smocking. (Copyright, 1915, by the McClure Newspaper Syndicate.)

TOGS FOR TENNIS GROUND

Probability That the Fashions of Last Season Will Be Utilized and improved Upon. The question of' tennis attire will soon be upon us and it seems likely that the changes which made their appearance toward the end of last summer will be found to have established themselves and that there may be even more to come. The wider skirts, too, will make for greater grace and freedom. Cotton poplin, flowered voile and crepon, the new materials, as well as the new soft piques, will come in for a full share of patronage. A distinct Rubicon has been crossed of late with regard to dress for the game since the passion for color invaded its sacred domain, so long consecrated to white. It is neither likely nor desirable, of course, that this will be the case to any great extent, but the little touches of color that are now allowable on a tennis court are a decided relief to the monotony. One of the latest innovations is the wearing of gray shoes and stockings instead of the traditional white, with perhaps a pale gray hat and tie. Delicate gray and white are, strangely enough*, a perfectly charming mixture, giving a wonderful effect of coolness. Another welcome diversity is provided by the flowered crepons that have been so much the vogue.

The Separate Coat.

It is much more of a problem than it used to be, the question of the right separate coat to go over the morning, afternoon or evening dress. When the number has to be reduced to its lowest terms because of shortened purse strings or because one may need a garment that can be worn without change during the entire day, there is much difficulty to find something that is right, modish and at the same time in place.

Ribbon on the Wrist.

The latest fashion idea is a narrow ribbon around the wrist looped over the hand between the thumb and first finger and tied in a bow on the back of the hand. '’"lt is intended to keep the sleeve and cuff in place.—Minneapolis Journal.

For its construction a circular piece of fairly thick wood will be required and three holes made in it in the positions indicated in diagram A on the right of the illustration. Too these holes are fastened three pieces of fine copper wire, the ends of which are carried upwards and twisted into a loop by which the holder may be, hung up. _ The surface of the wood is covered with dark green silk, the material being turned over and fastened on, underneath with tiny tacks, and diagram B illustrates this. To the edges of the wood soft silk of an old gold color is fastened , on, also with tiny tacks. The material is allowed to hang downwards and then gathered together in the center and finished off with a gold silk tassel. To complete the holder, narrow dark green silk braid is fastened on round the edge of the wood with brass-head-ed nails of a fancy pattern driven in close together.

Frocks for Giris.

There is nothing newer tn; the line of frocks for little girls than the coat and skirt combination carried out in contrasting fabric. Sometimes the coat is of colored linen, over a skirt of white linen; again it may be of velvet over a ruffled lace skirt or a coat of -flowered pussy willow silk may be combined with a skirt of frilled and shirred net. Children’s skirts are. very short and flare from the belt. The little coat has straight lines in mandarin effect, and is usually sleeveless, with a lower edge cut in scallops or square tabs. Sometimes a sash of knotted velvet falls from beneath this loose, straight soat over the full skirt.

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Can’t Be Done.

"Mrs. Giddy has invited all the members of the sewing circle to a luncheon and matinee party .’I “Doesn’t she know they have been gossiping about her something awful?” “Of course she does. That’s the reason she’s trying to square the circle.’’

More Important.

“Fine feathers do not make fine birds,’’ said the ready-made philosopher. “No,” replied Mr. Growcher; “their responsibilities are greater. They are depended on to make fine human beings."

Paraffin paper tubes have been Invented to aid the users of bubbling drinking fountains.

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