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GOOD COMMUNITY HOUSE BENEFITS Distinct Pleasure Experienced by People of Neighborhood in Owning Buildings.

MANY VALUABLE SUGGESTIONS Structure Should Be Large Enough to Serve Needs of Every Organization, and Should Be Located Conveniently. {Prepared by the United Ftates Department of Agriculture.) A community can “live around’’ from church buililinK to church building from school house to schoolhouste. from hull to hull, hut so long ns it lives that way it will never experience the distinct pleasure that comes from occupying a home of its own la the form of a community house. A good coniinuoity house adds something to the life of the community, in the opinion of specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture, set forth in Farmers’ Bulletin 1173, “Plans of itural Community Buildings," now ready for distribution. Before a community decides the question of erecting a building, says this bulletin, it should make a thorough study of the local situation. The study should show that an actual need for Ihe building is felt by the varied organizations of a public nature and by the i»eople themselves. It should demonstrate that the building can and should be maintained as a permanent Institution. After it has decided to erect a building numerous questions arise, upon which the bulletin gives much helpful information and many valuably suggestions, together wiili pictures and Ihsir plans of a wide variety of community buildings now in actual use. Make Survey of Community Needs. The original study, It is pointed out. should not only determine the need of a community building, hut also the most desirable type. The bulletin advises that the building lie large enough to serve the present needs of every member of the community and every organization, regardless of party, creed, or class, no matter how far distant they may be. and should be lie cafed at a place naturally frequented by nil members of tile community. Raising the money for the undertaking is 4ted as one of the important problems. The amount to he secured cannot be accurately estimated in advance. Department specialists advise

A bad epigram, like a woman's pencil, is pointless. When one woman envies another she is sure to snub her. About the only way to avoid trouble is by not being born. A cynical woman is one who declares that all men are alike. With tlie exception of yourself everybody is more or less deceitful. No man is a nonentity nnless he is a prominent woman’s husband. The poor deluded bride thinks she is marrying the best man at the wedding —Chicago News.

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Neighborhood House in Arizona. that before an attempt is made to estimate the funds available a well-di-rected campaign of enlightenment tie carried on throughout the surrounding country, with the object of making known the benefits to be derived from the erection of the building. Every community will have Its own particular uses for a building, and these cun he determined only by the people themselves. A standard cotnmuunity building, however, it is pointed out, should have us a minimum these accommodations: Accommodations of Every Building. An assembly room, perhaps with movable seats, that can be used as a meeting place for the people or for various organizations. Witli the seats removed the room will be available as a gymnasium, as a game room, as a dining room, or for fairs and exhibits. A stage on which lectures, plays and various entertainments can h« given and which may have a screen for motion pictures. A kitchen where food may be prepared. A place where lunches, suppers and banquets may be served. The more advanced communities would need, It Is thought, other accommodations. These should he carefully estimated In determining the size ot the structure. It is well to take future growth Into consideration. IH?talls of the various features of planning. constructing, and nmlaialnlng a community house are contained in the bulletin (Farmers’ Bulletin 1173), which may he had upon request of the United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Department Bulletin K‘-.’. r '. "Rural (’ommunlty Buildings In the United States,” another publication of the department, gives the history of tiie community building movement.

The Preacher — While there’s life there's hope. The Stranger—Not for me there ain’t. The Preacher—Why, what do you mean? The Stranger—I'm an undertaker.

Sally—Martha Weathers is the laziest woman in this here county. Cynthia—What makes vou sav that, Sally? Sally— I know it. Why, she left the window ojien so the rain would come in the kitchen and wash the dishes.

His Advice.

Mrs. I M n ecuni.ius—The grocer says that its the end of the year and that our page in hm ledger is full. I M P—Tell him to turn over a new leaf.

Situation Wanted. I want a job,’’ said the nigged tramp To the employment agent's clerk . " I want a job- a good, steady job, At any old thing—but work.’’ Tit for Tat.

Dehorn Marks! Cattle. Dehorned steers or heifers not only can he handled more conveniently on the farm than cattle with horns, hut If put on the market either as stock calves, feeders, or finished fat cattle, will sell for more.

THE GREENCASTLE HERALD

SATURDAY, JULY 9, 1921

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VICTIMIZED IN BUYING JEWELS Americans Often Tricked in the Purchase of Gems From Swindlers Abroad.

MUCH TIKE IS LOST IN FIGHTING WEEDS

Survey Has Recently Been Conducted by Experts.

Hr—Why docs a woman always think »h ought to waar a smaller sins? than she can ? She—Why does a man always think ii 'iglit to wear n larg-r hat than lie ■an .*—Yonkers Sf, ; ■ esumu.

COULD DO BETTER AT HOME

Poorest Possible Gems and Flimsiest Kind of Jewelry Offered to Gullible Tourists at Ridiculously High Prices. New York.—Large sums of money were lost annually before the war by credulous American tourists victimized by irresponsible foreign dealers in precious and semi-precious stones. Not much was heard of these losses outside of the Jewelry trade, however, for the travelers, when shown that they had been the victims of misrepresentation, usually hud little to say about their experiences. Now that foreign travel, interrupted by the conflict, gives promise even of exceeding the pre-war mark, losses Incurred in this way become still larger unless the warnings given to prospective tourists are heeded. The chances of deception on the part of the foreign dealers referred to, according to Julius Wodlska of this city, are greatly enhanced at the present time by stories, most of them exaggerated, of the great flood of wonderful gems and Jewelry set loose throughout Europe. In this guise some of the poorest possible gems and the tfinisiest kind of Jewelry are already being offered to the gullible traveler, and when sales of this stuff are made, Mr. Wodlska asserted, the prices obtained by tlie seller are ridiculously high. ‘‘It Is a curious thing," he continued, “that, while Americans are everywhere accredited with being the most discriminating buyers of precious stones and the better grades of jewelry in tlie world, many of them can readily be victimized abroad. These unfortunate persons are easy prey for wily dealers who seek their customers in the hotel registers of Paris, London and similar other big European cities. “In tlie half century that I have been associated with the jewelry industry 1 have frequently heard men and women, on tlie eve of going abroad, assert confidentially: ’We are going to buy our diamonds and jewelry on tlie other side.' They did—to their Intel sorrow. They found that their ‘bargains' made a very sorry showing when compared with jewelry manufactured In this country. In fact, most of the stuff they had bought at high prices, and had paid duty on in addition, was of such a character and quality that there was no demand for It here. The money invested In it would have bought something a great deal better right here at honn . “In no case were these purchases made from responsible Jewelry houses In the European cities. There exists In Europe, however, a large number • if ‘easy money' individuals of suave manner and pleasing address who make It their business to be ready with a ‘gold brick' for American tourists In the form of Jewelry ‘bargains.’ A not unusual performance of these men Is to burst Into tears because their necessities require them to sacrifice family heirlooms. If the price Is considered too high by the prospective customer, the assertion is usually made that a still higher price had been offered only a little while before. It is not said, however, that this offer was made by a relative or friend, or that It was made at the request of the seller to enable him to say truthfully that he had had such an offer. Alleged Crown Jewels. "As for alleged crown Jewels that tnuy be offered them. American tourists should keep in mind that, while gems Of great value doubtless have been •old as lost by their owners in various countries, anything imssessing real value and merit is bought up by the legitimate merchants with capital •nough to do so. Really valuable artlclaa and stones are not peddled around by irresponsible dealers. A great many of the gems handled by these dealers are known to the trade ‘rejects,' which because of their pijor quality are entirely unacceptable to Ihe American gem buying public. “In every European city there ar# responsible Jewelry houses of the highest repute, and if Americans prefer to buy Jewelry abroad they will protect their own Interests If they will patronize only dealers of that kind. Rut, even If they do, where is the economy? After they have paid the imisirt duty their purchases and the premium for insurance against loss or theft, they will find that they would have done better by buying in this country. Not only the price, but the quality, of the merchandise would be in favor of American-made guilds.”

Special Attention Given to Best Methods of Conquering Some of Worst Plants—Publications on Eradication or Control. (Prepared by the L'nlted States Depart ment of Agriculture.) Fighting weeds occupies about 30 per cent of all the time a farmer spends in cultivation of crops, according to experts in the United States Department of Agriculture, who recently have been conducting a weed survey. Special attention lias been given to the best methods of conquering some of the worst weeds, and the following publications on their eraul cation or control may be obtained bj writing to tlie department. Farmers' bulletins: 610, Wild On ion; tiob, Weeds in General; H33, Wild Oats in Hard Spring-Wheat Area; 9T‘

A Study for Phrenologists.

Smith—When you asked him for his laughter's hand, did lie raise any objec;iou? I Jones (feeling si me new bsmps)—Ne j jrojectious. ^ 1 Heavy Part. Bacon—I understand you are cast for i heavy part in Wright’s new play. Eggbert — Yes; I am scheduled to •atcii the large leading lady when she .'aints in the last act.

Killing Roadside Weeds With Spray. Bermuda Grass; 11G1, Dodder; lltid, Poison-Ivy and Poison Sumac; 1003. Canada Thistle. Department circulars: 108, Chicory. 130 (3 cents a copy), Hawkweeds or Faint Brushes. Department bulletins: 511 (10 cents). Farm Practice in tlie Cultivation of Cotton. In addition to these the following multigruphed leaflets on special weeds may lie obtained by writing direct to forage crop investigations, bureau of plant industry, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D C.: Chemical Weed Killers; Eradication nf Nut Grass; Wild Carrot; CrabGrass; Killing Dandelions in Lawns; Sheep Sorrel; Chiekweed in Lawns; Eradication of Quack Grass; Wild Morning Glory, or Bind-Weed; Honeysuckle u.s a weed; Perennial Sow Thistle.

CULTIVATE POTATOES OFTEN Hoeing Should Be Done Once a Week for Six Weeks After Plants Appear—Kill Bugs. Potatoes must lie hoed or cultivated at least once a week for about six weeks after the plants appear. While cultivating, the soil should tie drawn about the plants, forming bills to pro tect the potatoes from the sun. Potato lings, old-fashioned “hard shells" uiid their children, the soft shells or slugs, are sure to eat the foliage of potatoes unless prevented from doing so. The “hard shell" bygx that are first to appear can often lie picked off by hand and killed, but about the only way to control the young soft bugs or slugs Is to poison them. This run lie done by spraying or sprinkling the potato leaves with a mixture consisting of one ounce of arsenate of lead in one gallon of \va ter or tlie plants may be dus ed with powdered lime to which parts green has been added at the rate of one ounce to four quarts of lime, say specialists of tlie United States Department of Agriculture The dust should he sifted over the plants during the early morning while tile dew is upon the leaves. It will not lie necessary to dust or spray nil the plants, but only those where the hugs have start ed. then go over the potatoes every few days to see that the hugs have not gotten a fresh start

Mary Would.

EXCURSIONS—EVERY DAY ; SPECIAL SUNDAY RATES VIA ITERRE HAUTE INDIANAPOLIS & EASTERN TRACTION CU. Connecting with Electric and Steamship Lines TO NIAGARA FALLS, X. Y ’’ORONTO.IONTARIO Toledo, Cleveland, Ohio; Buffalo, N. Y. Detroit, Sr. Clair Flatsjand Port|Hur->n, Mich. RETURN LIMIT: J15 days to October 15th. Special Circulars giving ail information as to time of trains and boats, and rates to the various points, on request of Local T. H. I. * K. Trac. Co. Agent, or Address Traffic Department. 205 Trac. Terminal Building, Indianapolis, Indiana.

TWO PRINCES CUIM CHUTE All Historic Building and Grounds Seized by France During War Is Demandeo.

HELPFUL HINTS FOR POISON IVY RELIEF

Grease or Oil Tends to Dissolve and Spread Infection.

Dudeup—“Can't’ cross here, don Cher know. I'll spatter my new Easter suit.” Miss Mary—''Really, that is too bad. f I had my cloak now, I would do the daleigh act for you."

SWEET CLOVER BUILDS SOIL

Snips Beeping Woman’s Hair. Fort Thomas, Ky.—Mrs. Waters Howe of Orlando, Fla., claims to have been the victim of the meanest thief in the United States—one who, she said, clipjied the hair from her head while she was asleep in a Pullman •n route from Jacksonville. Fla., to this city. Mrs. Howe reported that besides her hair, she was robbed of several piscss sf Jewelry aud 4300 La

By Vigorous Growth and Decay of Large Roota It Restores Humus in L erge Quantities. As a soil builder sweet clover Is ll a class by Istelf. By its vigorous growth and the decay of It large r«*>ts It restores humus to the soil in large quantities. If it is allowed to remain and decay where It has grown, hint* quantities of plant final are made available. Moreover. It ts a legume and can. therefore, take its nitrogen from the air, thus adding an element to the soil that Is very beneficial. Its long fleshy roots penetrate the subsoil and bring food to the surface fot other plants to use. and. at Hie same time, improve tlie soil texture.

PROFITABLE SIZE OF FLOCK

Best to Keep Number Under 500 Un lese Breeoer is Man o. Considerable Experience, Until one has had considerable ex perlence It is best not to brood ove* 500 chickens In one flock, and a smat' er number would probably do hette* say specialists of Hie Felled Staiw Dipu'-tiuent of Agrbultu**.

Cousin Jack—Yes, I'll put 45 on for rou if you'll pay me back. You didu t he last time, you know. , Cousin Kate—Oh, well, the horse lidu’t win.—Brooklyn Life.

Ethyl--S;) you are reallyungaged to Foui at last ? Myra - Yes : I got tired of refusing liiu every day.

Worth Winning.

"Say, Marker,” began Pembleton, counting a bunch of tobacco coupons, “did you ever wio a prize by smoking cigarettes'’" "No,” responded Marker, the sensible young man, "but I won a prize when t stopped smoking them." "You did” Where Is it?" In the hammock over there— my wife, you know.”

Man Must Forget.

“No,'' he said, impatiently. "I never sould dictate my work. To dictate one must he able to forget the presence of the stenographer, and that is beyond me.’* Her eyes were full of earliest sympathy. “ Bat couldn't you get a man stenogw npher?”—Town Topius.

ROYAL HOME TWO CENTURIES

Louis XV Gave It to Marshal Saxe and Napoleon Presented It to Marshal Berthier—Became Possession of Dukes of Parma. Paris.—Efforts by two princes of the douse of Bourhon-Punna to recover possession of Hie celebrated Chateau Chambord, which was sequestrated by the French government during the war, Is one of the most interesting aftermaths ot' the great conflict. Tlie chateau is more than 4ix) years old and is one of tlie most striking and interesting of the famous feudal establishments of ancient France. It was once one of the most magnificent of these great estates and lies In Hie vnlluj- of the Loire close to the town of Blois and has about Io.ihhi acres, part of which is Inclosed by walls extending for 20 miles. The building is about 2(H) feet square with famous circular towers at the corners and a double spiral staircase leading to the double lantern, which dominates Hie center tower. Royal Residence Two Centuries. It was built about 152(5 and for two centuries was a royal residence. Louis XV gave It to Marshal Snxe and Napoleon presented it to Marshal Berthier. Eventually It fell into the pits session of the duke of Parma. At the beginning of the war it was owned by Prince Elias of BourbonParma and was sequestrated because he was serving in the Austrian army as an attache of Hie Austrian general staff. Prince Elias is a brother of Zita, wife of the former Emperor Charles of Austria, who lately attempted to regain his throne as king of Hungary. After the war Prince Elias attempted to recover possession of the estate, but tlie French courts have Just disallowed his claim. This, however, does not sottle the question of its ownership, for Prince Sixtus, also of Rourbon-Parma, brother of Prince Elias, has put in a claim to the ownership of the chateau. Princes’ Services Refused. Prince Sixtus does not suffer the disability ot' Prince Ellas, as Sixtus and his brother. Xavier, both offered their sirvices to the French government In the war and being refused on ►be ground that descendants of the old royal houses could not be permitted to fight for France, they both enlisted In the Belgian army, where thev served ns stretcherbearers. Their brnrery In this service was afterward rec ogntzed In a French citation. Americans will Identify Prince Six tus as the man who received, while the war was still In progress, ihe famous tetter from Emperor Charies of Ans rria In which he stated that he sym withized with Frani-e’s aspirations to recover Alsace-Lorraine and that fn his opinion Belgium should he restored 'y Germany. Prince Sixtus turned the letter over o President Pnlnculfe and Its publication by Premier Ulemenoenu created -onsternatlon In Germany Emperor '"T.nrlos denied Its authenticity.

Specialists of Department of Agriculture Favor Applications of Solutions of Cooking Soda or of Epsom Salts. (Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture.) In the early stages of ivy poisoning remedies having a fatty or oily base, such as ointments, should not be used, us the grease or oil tends to dissolve and spread the poison, according to specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture. Instead they advise simple remedies such as local applications of solutions of cooking soda or of Epsom salt, one or two heaping teaspoonfuls to a cupful of

water. Fluid exlract of grlndelia, diJ iuted with four to eight parts of water, is often used. Solutions of this kind may be applied with light bandages or clean cloths, which should be kept moist, and should be changed and discarded frequently to avoid Infection. During the night, or when moist applications cannot lie used, the poisoned surfaces should lie carefully cleaned and dried and left exposed to the air rather than tightly bandaged. In the later stage, after the toxic material lias exhausted Itself, ztnc-oxtd ointment and similar mild antiseptic and astringent applications hasten healing. These are a few of Hie helpful hints concerning ivy poisoning contained in Farmers'Bulletin 11(50, which tells also how to distinguish between poison ivy and poison sumac. The bulletin is Illustrated with pictures of the two plants, which are often confused. TO SWEETEN RANCID BUTTER Mslt and Skim It and Add Piece of Toaet Free From Burn—Offen•ive Taste Removed. To sweeten rancid butter melt the butter and skim it. Then put Into it a piece of toast free from burr,. In a few minutes it will lose its offensive (aste and smell, which the toast has absorbed.

HOUSES ARE 7.C00 YEARS OLD Ancient Dwellings Are Brought t Light When Drought Lowers Level Waters In Swios Lake. London.—Tin three-months’ drougle on the Swiss glaciers has caused the water of the lakes to sink so low that prehistoric lake dwellings are visible at Severn I places. At Greng. near the Lake of Mornf. the remains of a large settlement can he seen while by Lake Neuchatel, and near MorgP“. on the T.uke of Geneva, other interesting relics are visible. These Swiss lake dwellings are heleved to have been built as long r.s T.tHHl years ago. The structure which supported the wooden platforms on which the dwellings were built was made of plies driven Into the bottom if the lake.

CARROTS SERVED WITH PEAS Dressed WJth Cream Sauce, Well Seasoned, or With Melted Butter, They Are Very Good. Carrots can he served with several other vegetables. They are very goofl served with green peas either’ fresh or canned. They can he dressed with cream sauce, well seasoned, or with melted butter and pepper and salt. PROTECTION AGAINST MOTHS Faw Cant*’ Worth of Tar Paper Placed in Boxes and Cloaete Will Prove Efficient. Pieces of tar paper laid In fur boxes and In closets are a protection against moths. Five cents will buy enough for all the packing boxes and closets of a large house for a year.