Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 29, Number 45, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 7 July 1921 — Page 8

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CONRAD" Synopsis.—ln a New York Jewelry stare Philip Severn, United States consular* agent, notices a- sinaii- box which, attracts him. He purchases it. Later he discovers in a secret compartment a writing giving a clew to a- revolutionary movement in thiskvXintry seeking to overthrow the Chilean government. The writing mentions a rendezvous, and Severn decides to investigate. Finding tile placet mentipnsd in the. writiv-- up pare fitly deserted, Severn visits'a sahoon .in the vicinity. A woman in ttye place Is met by * mar. by appointment, ami Severn, his suspicions aroused, follows them They go to the desigimted meeting place. Van abandoned iron' foundry. -At'the rendezvous Severn is accepted as onee 4 f tile' conspirators and admitted. ' He me’ets a ’stranger who addresses him as Harry lialy.* The Incident plays into Severn’s hands and he .-ic-eyts it. His-new acquaintance is ii notorious thief. "Gentleman George" Harris. Concealed. Severn hears th*. girl he had followed address the conspirators.' She urges, them to hasten the work of revolution. - ; ( - - , (|

CHAPTER "7v— Continued “The agent? • Oh, yon mean 10S? What about that arrangement, Mr. Horner ?“ —v ,i I recognized* Harris in the reply, his voice perfectly cat in and confident.'ln allprobajdllty he lied, but it was'done rooet .convincingly. “Those w-hre my’positive instructions \f\ I.ondon." he said coolly. -‘"The hanking house there was not to he involved in the slightest degree; no trace of tfie transaction was to appear oil their books." “But why has the money not been drawn and used?" “That’is for Alva to say. I tried to get him to act. hut he refused without another authorization from Mendez, and sjiechii instructions." “ “You never received these, Senor Alva ?" _ —-tlXo.. Xstskavd- by- Cvide ;_I. supposed he would answer by messenger." . There was a pause, a silence. I Imagined I could understand something of whiff Harris was endeavoring to accomplish in this delay, Ateg the entire sum transferred into currency in private hands. It was one more step in his intricate scheme of robbery, hut. so cautiously concealed ns to arouse no suspicion. Whnt else had he done to this end already? To aehieve delay, and,.thus gain opportunity. hail lie intercepted, or even changed, the code message sent by Alva to Washington? All this Was possible enough, yet it - Vras evident -that the-woman accepted the explanation ns satisfactory. "I do how true aft this is." she said. qtl|ast. slowly. “I was told the money \*is already being used. I do not believe'there Is any pecosslty of any further Indorsement, as Senor Alva, is working under direct commission from tlie junta, with- full authority to act.. However, I will, verify this ■tomorrow, - 1 all; .goingrSt, retire-- now, Senors., and leave you alone to discuss the matters I 'have presented. Above nil'll is necessary that I should know at once who you select for the important workv. and when we mirv expect results. This information I must positively take hack with me." “When do you return?” “On-thtw itildniKlit ,train, I have three hou'rs yet.”

chapter* V. A Strange Appointment. I most have failed to grasp the* full bieaning 'of what she said, or else It nevej occurred to me that her retirement would he made through this particular door. At least she had pushed It wide open before I realized the necessity of retreat anti.l wajfWiemmed In behind Its fiarrier, ‘fortunately securely hidden from the eyes of those In the larger apartment. Someone Alva, jio doubt, from his words and voire- \v:isf ireside her as she emerged, and. -indeed, it- might. have been his ilmml that swung the door hack against [me. I stood there startled, unable to move, afraid that tny. breathing jniftKt be ovprfctmrd.- - p ; "You 'mldnjght,. you sa'y, *eno.ri.ta," he protested In Spanish; “but surely you intend' to remain at pfesent?” “Until.you reach some final decision, —eyes •• that is my mission?- 1 - . t“i shall see to that at once; we will draw lots. You can wait either in tlds room, or-another'Jtist 'beyond. Promise you wiU.-opt jail til I see and talk with you attain?’ ... - “I promise that —So you are not too long. I must make that train.” * At'iu'll milk' l hr.. iI.V car4<sa*>te twi? blocks away, ami'l pledge niyelf to have you there on timg. All tlds _ luisini s.s can lie attended. tp_ in half an hour.” .. v He stepped" hack, partially closing tlictdnwr, While -she turned, her own hand on the lutein facing me. Her eyes stared directly • into. mine, her face whitening under the light, her teeth shutting down close against the " red lips as though to repress a scream, was startled almost beyond eontrol, yet mastered the fright instantly. aShe glanced about at the ‘ partially , ripen 1 door, and silently close 1 It tightly. . . 1 ; ■ ——- “tYha|—what are youdolhg here?” "’She gasped in English, her voire'trembling. ‘'Listening*?"

I "No,” I lied, seeing hut one pos- ; sihlt* means <if escape, and hoping thus to prevent her, sounding an im- | mediate alnrm. waiting fob# friend win* is inside. I just came into this room." ‘ ’ "You actually belong here, then? You are one of these men?” . “Not exactly." I had to admit. "I know one of them very .well, and' he '’stationed me out hove.” She appeared puzzled. doubtful* ye,t .! to my surprise still hold the door tiifttj ly dosed, her eyes searching my facet j “Who is tlie' man you know —-yoiir, ; particular friend?" „ S' I hesitated an -tfistapt, Uionrmu/ es'capitfg roe. ( r / i "Horner." V / "Oh. indeed; very j prompt to answer.” | ".Well,” I ,said, and nmnajjpd to j smile, as though it was of little consej quence, “you see I have not always known him by that name. There are times when names need to be changed occasionally.” , “True,” she admitted soberly. “Do you mind gratifying The curiosity of a woman as to What his real name might he?” “I could’ not, if I so desired. Ever since I knew him he has been called Harris.* That is all I can say.”"Harris! Then he is not Chilean, and-never before pretended to.be. I thought that from the first. Is the man American, English or Irish?” I shook my head. won’t answer. That may be ignorance or it may l?e pretense. Never mind. I recognize your face now. You were the man eating in the saloop an hour or so .ago. Were you waiting for this Horner-—alias Harris—then?” “We met later.” Her -lips smiled a little, and her ‘•.ves- 1 hi . .“Did, I merely dream that you appeared Somewhat interested in me tit jhe time, or was it true?” - • “It was true.” I answered honestly/ •‘You did interest me. You didn’t appear the. sort to he making a ren-

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dezvobs -out of a saloon. * however respectable It might be. The- proprietor even volunteered the-informatlon that you' ‘were bis niece." ~r~ “Did be, indeed?. That was very nice of him. wasn't it? 'ltather odd,-is it not, that ysiu should later drop in here, and find ’me again. 1, What do you think of me now?” I looked at her for a moment before T answered, unable to' frame my. words to any satisfaction. What did she mean? Wlmt'.exactly was she’driving at? Her whole planner puzzled me exceedingly. Was site playing tne for-a fool? Was she attempting to lend me on for some secret purpose of her, own? Did She’believe m.v explanation? and. If not, why did she fall to throw open that door, ami denounce me, at once as a spy? There, in that’ soft light;, she appeared more attractive (ban ever, and So peculiarly wornffnly as to seem utterly -out of place in tills scene oft plot nnd\crlme; It was a young face, 'bright, animated, which fronted.me. tlie dnrk eyes smiling ami unafraid, .gazing straight into mine. With a challenge in their depths. Her very nulnflte ptqtiedymp, aroused tile to defense. I desired to hold Tier respect, her interest; nothing she might say. or do, served to lower her hi my estimation to the hideous level of a political conspirator. Yet..what e.lsi' could she be? 1 low —flout4 I account for her presence In this plane' on any <,tlier theory ' xreptrTtniT~sliTj , mile iUT r a representative’ of Chilean- intrigue? As -the trusted rfiessenger of.that se-, Vret, oo’Tisplro'ry'Tt't Santiago, under orders of tlie revolutionary junta at Washington? I hall heiinUJler words kpdken bojdly to this band of plotters. Av.nr'K.'of' authority—demands they dare not igfiore. No, there waif no doubt'ns to'who she was, or what shg was. lii spite of her fare, her pleasing niann.er. iter attractiveness of "person, she was a dangerous enemy to flits government which protecte4_tUuva despicable snake crawling through the dark to strike down a victim—a -tiring’to he .crushed without, mercy. The very softness, womanliness, .only made her tbe inore to he feared. She should cast no spell over me. I would

hnrden, niv heart, and forger all except the duty Lowed my country, and that neutral nation in tin' south with, jyhom we were at peiioo. ’T'lafikly. 1 1 do not know what to thiiiic,” I answered a - last. "Your mission here to) light, as I understand It. -(V7 rob rev does ooi- fit rn-wlbh my oa t--uni I conception of you as, n woman.’ Sire laughed, hut so low ns to I'd inaudible .to thitsc beyond the closed door, - "You mini so die. Cannot a Woman —even ti womanly woman. If yon please-*-tove her country mid lie willing to sacrifice In its behalf?" t* "Not to the ex'tent of ti-oiii-hrryandj, deceit; not to trie erfdMhat innocent men and , Women ’suffer," I returned hotly, forgetting caution. “Ami is that jny purpose here, you -.think?" “Is It not? This is a neutral land, ’ yet whah else can this Mnspirhcy eontemplate hut cowvViily destruction?" “I refuse to answer-—here and now, at least. Nor do h know why you should ask, WJtv are Con ltere. and how? Do you realize tile ease, with which I could ; o|H-a thisrfoor. and give you over tii the mercy , of those men in there? After what yon have just said, wily do you suppose 1 fail to tin so? Because 1 mil such a womanly oimuii.Trtrn I's^J- — s. “Rather lihornse you have n<> reason to si) ayrC I may ‘lennukeo vour eoi'.nectiprf ’wiNxjJiiii-tHfnir, Believing it wfirk for any true vYmfmrto dm tnjgaged- in. and yet myseljf be no traitor to the cause.". "You stifl hold me a true woman then?" “Yes; I may be blind, but I retain faith." "ThtH is good—yet do tint trust too much in any woman.* Wliat is your name?” “D : Daly, Harry Daly.” r - " “You seetn to have, some difficulty tonight in remembering names. Does tl.iis - mean you also possess a variety ?” She stopped, listening intently, her head tilted Wl*k so as to better hear’ what jvas occurring behind the closed door. ’ "Be quiet,” she Whispered, one hand, held forth In swift warning. “They are through in there, I think, and Alva will lie out in a moment. Now listen! Don’t ask any questions, bttt listen. Will you pledge yourself to do whatever I say?” -.“Within any reasonable limits—yes* y. V v-Tdniits* DotlT fajk limits,” impa-' tiently. J"-You say you are blirulj but retain faith. Act on that faith blindly. I cannot speak here ; there, is no time, no opportunity. Tomorrow ilB two. o’clock, come tp 247 Be Compte street.. Will you?” “Yes.” . ....... ' , “Do not mistake the number. Ask for Miss Conrad. Now go. inick there anti wait for Horner* Quick —they are coming.” I plunged - hastily- Into the passage, Utirt groped my way bftelt-bet ween- Hie - narrow - walls to the secluded room In , the rear. I was too confused, too ' startled, to even think clearly., M.v conception of this woman, her nature and her puniose. had been ehoafced a dozen time* during this brief malversation.. Even now I was utterly in rbe-dark. Did the woman know me? or suspect the reason of rny presence? .That was Manifestly impossible. She | was utterly strange to nje, and she was nT>t one to he easily forgotten. Why,-then, did she trust me—if it was Trust? It must lie either that, or treachery of tlie foulest type. "247 Be Compte street” —I could not recall tlie neigliI tiTTrtinnd. only a vague conception of red brick •buildings of exactly the j same general fairly respectable boarding houses. And 1 was to ask for “Miss Conrad.” Who ! she lie? Not the Indy I had Just | )• fl...siit*4.y;- f<ie-ehe-wttw.-ivcUmUiUgl.- to ’ •nkh Hie midnight train for Wasiilngi ton. “.Miss .Cotirad” might he anyi ttiirtg=s=tr strange woman, an aycomI plice, even a disguised policeman, It masked .somaMi’lek surely, of which I was quite Jtablo to he tlie victim; beLiiod - lady’s.. smiting. eyes, and ehept-fulncss, there was surely some "marked purposf. TJilb was the intjifessitfh with which..! ended—that for some end' unknown she \vas_ coldly pitying, witti mp,.laa<Hng me bn.

“Then the devil mutt have helped, me.” / *

(TO UK CONfINUKD.J MOVES, vtITH REST OF WORLD Abundant Proof That China Is Waking Up From Her" Sleep of Two Thousand Years. Asa study In, strange 'customs and startling incidents, Chjjta is interesting because it lias changed so little In point of view during tlie last two thousand ’ years. Tim chargcteristjc of China is Satisfaction with the wisdom of tlie fathers,, slowness to let go of principles tested by ages. The good old-fashioned (tyinese • soldier slouching along in his baggy ckfthes, or doubled up on a pony, tlie shave-pated priest, the- magistrate wTTh his glass button and peacock’s feathers, the coolie in his blue cotton drawers, the plumy merchant" in his silks, have been coming and going for two or throe millenniums, just about the same; ’Up to two decades ago the Jiftrd seemed sffirttntiged and unchangeable. The empire has an organization under which the nation has as much -trttvTmH—find ")■•" prosperity, th.-iti' most iif itsitelgHfimS 1 . '__j —• Nevertheless even a month" or two In China makes it clear, enough that China is rapidly going through.a great change. Many Chinese in the treatyports. wear European telegraph wires are strung all over the country; a Chinese post office takes- yqur mfiil, uni*-s jnu make a point of turning it, over to' the foreign posts ; Chinese steamew splash along tlie rivers; locomotives frighten Chinese donkhys; iron works clang; schools- spring*np; ’modern buildings arise; newspapers appear; armies are created; public opinion has ’become ti fashion. 4 : - it Is allfWell enough to die happy, but it Is fur better to live that way.

TIJE yAPT>A\EI’ ADVANCENEWS

BEST RECIPES FOR PREPARING 6RIED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

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Dried Corn Keeps in &Sod Condition for a Long Time, If Good at the Beginning. . > -j ’ ’

(Prepared by the United States Department of. Agriculture.) Even though they de-not spoil, many dried vegetables which were delicious and attractive In every way during the first few weeks or months of storage, do not keep their color, flavor and cooking qualities indefinitely, but.zleiferiorate gradually after a long pertod of storage. Even vegetables which are blanched before drying will deteriorate in much the same way, though more slowly, and blanching in salted water (1% per cent solution) before drying constitutes a slight improvement over the rofnmon custom of drying without such treatment. Household stocks of dried vegetables should not be held over from one yenr to the next for the reason they lose In quality. Indeed, It is the partof wisdom to use them early in- the winter season, reserving canned goods for the late winter or early spring. |The experimental kitchen In the UniRed States Department of Agriculture has carried on a number of experiments 'with dried •vegetables, "and the work 1* being continued. A progress report is in order and some, of thg result* arrived at to date follow; Dried corn is one of the vegetables which keeps in good condition for a . I nng.~ti me, ..18-good -aH i h-4*oginn I ng,~ The peculiar flavor developed In dried green string beans is popular in many parts of the country. Dried soup mixtures deserve wide use, for the com-' blnation ,of such strong-juiced vegetables as onions, daifrots, cabbage and turnips will retain considerable flavorfor a long time, even though the In dividual vegetables, which compos*- it may have deteriorated somewhnt in .flavor when compared with the freshly dried vegetate/'"* - * / Preparing Dried Vegetable. Dried vegetables may be soaked from one to three hours in warm orcold Water, and then cooked from. TO to 30 minutes (or longer, if necessary)-.. Or they may he put at once, without any soaking, into boiling water, and then cooked slowly over the simmering flame for 20 to 40 minutes, or longer, if necessary. The length of time *fnr which they must Tie cookeil depends! largely upon the rendition of the fresh 'vegetable before It was dried. Large carrots, or white enhhnge, evert though cut into small pieces before drying, must be Rooked longer than small.'ienrrots or green cabbage. The water added for soaking or cooking should-bp little mere than what the vegetables will take up. To soak them in a targe amount, of water which is thrown away, then rook . them in a fresh .supply of Water which also is-thrown luva’jrp is to lake the most thorough method which could be devised for extracting ami discarding most of their nutritive constituents as ’’well as most of their flavor, Three cupfuls of water to one cupful of vegetahje Is as good a general rule as can tie given, but spinach and greens take hnif of that, being light for their volume, Bong cooking demands a larger amount of water, because it boils away; but vegetables should not he rooked longer than is absolutely necessary, except In the making of puree. Particularly when the dried vegetables are put into boiling water withL out soaking, it (s best to salt them toward the end of the rooking" proeess rather than at the beginning. One cupful Dnensured dry) of most kinds of dried, vegetables will “serve two persons heartily® or three . persons’ with moderate portions. Dried rogetablrs may he used in the same way ns fresh ones, (while they are still in prime condition. When they begin to fall off in flavor thev should he judiciously combined with other materials and” have flavoring materials’added to them. Dried sweet potatoes or carrots which have become rather flat, when served with butter and Walt- -roily nre more appetizing when i-lnzwi. To do this, hake them (after cooking tender hv boiling) with ft 9flU.de o! smmr or molasses or sTrup, and fat. Dried spinach which has become a little flat will be liked if it Is served with ah egg and vinegar Working Buttonhales. If you "tvish to work buttonholes in a gnrtnctrt which frays badly, take a piece *-f glue which has a smooth and' rather thick edge,“dip it in hot wafer., and pass lightly ’over the goch^s,.'xbi'{-wre cuffing the butfOrilioles. ■'*’ - Prevent Chocolate Sticking. To prevent chocolate from sticking to a dish when melted over hot wafer first rub tlie dish with oil on the lnalde. , - - r. -——

dressing, or In a cream sauce flavored with onion or celery. Dried vegetables (after being boiled) may be ’served in the gravy with the pot, roast or meat or vegetable casserole or In the sauce for the baked or boiled fish. They may be combined with each other or with other fresh vegetables, In “boiled dinner” or in chowders or casserole dishes of any kind. They may be used with rice, macaroni or bread crumbs, in stuffing baked peppers or tomatoes or meat or fish; they may be combined in a mock mincemeat. " Cooking the Dried Fruit*. Drted fruits are usually given a lopg, slow cooking In water below the boiling point. - They may be soaked for a few hours, or they may be simply mashed and put directly into the warm water for cooking. The important point to be observed is not to soak or-cook In too much water. The dried product can not be expected to have as much flavor as does the fresh; so all pains must be taken to dilute that flavor as little as possible. Most recipes for cooking- dried prunes and apricots direct that two cupfuls'-ei water lie used to one cupful of fruit; but a better-flavored product will result, If equal measures of water ans -fruit-tie—used,- when cooking Is. done slowly in a tightly covered vessel, so that little of the steam escapes. Dried fruits may be sweetened lightly (since they usually contain a good deal of sugar themselves) with sugar, or with any sort of sirup, according to taste. They are to be used as sauces, in puddings, fruit cakes and cookies, compotes, whips, souffles and even salads, much as fresh fruits are used. _ FINE ART OF COOKING RLCE Cereal Can Be Cooked So That It'll Flaky and Each Grain Is Separate, Say Spccialista. Rice can be cooked so that It is flaky and so each grain remains separate, ,ay food. specialists in the United States Department of Agriculture. To obtain .that result wash the rice thoroughly, both it in a large proportion of water,-and do not overcook. To one cup of dry rice, use four or five quarts of water and one teaspoonftil of salt. .Wash the rice through several waters until ail the loose starqh is removed, and drain It. Have the -boiling water ready in a deep •saucepan, mid the salt, slowly, drop in the rice, and allow it to boil rapidly for about la'or 20 minutes,) or until a gpaln when pressed between the thumb, apd finger is entirelyLgoft. In order to prevent the r)oe from sticking to the pan, lift Jht iCWessary from time to time with a fork, hut do not stir it, for stirring Is- likely, to break the grains. When sufficiently cooked, turn the rice Into a colander or a sieve, and after the water has (IfSHSeJI-off cover with a cloth and set over a pan of hot water on the back of the stove or in the oven; or turn the rice into a shallow pan, cover with a Ud, ,#nd place it in a warm oven for a short time. Treated in this waV the grains swell and are apt to keep separate. tst—

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A sedentary worker ..requires loss food than a person engaged in heuvy manual labor. * * • ■** Jelly or-Jam tarts are nice garnished with a spoonful of whipped cream or , meringue. i * • • ... Always leave paint brushes soaking In i kerosene oil and they will-be soft and clean when needed. i i • '■ Spinach halls are delicious served on buttered toast, with cream enuce poured over the whole. *• ' To clean a vessel after dyeing clothes fill with clean water and add a handful of oatmeal. 801 l for dome .Stine. • • • Qn thin material or On clothes that are going to get hard wear the buttons should always be with a piece of heavy material. • * • A frame on which to allow cakes to cool, after baking, can be made from mosquito netting nailed onte a square made from four pieces of wood, Va

AIM TO PREVENT PLANT DISEASES Much Could Be Saved to Future Crops if Care Is Taken to Avoid Infected Plants> CROP ROTATION IS HELPFUL *" L Setting of Few Clubrooted Plants May Give Start That Wilt Ruin Garden for Years—Wilts Are Easi ly*T ransrnitted. (Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture.^ What a lot might have been saved If we could' have npplied to crop production 20 years ago what we know now about the control of plant diseases. And equally true, what a lot we could save in future crops if we would only apply the knowledge that we have. “Future crops" is written advisedly, for the introduction of a disease into new soil, may affect for years to come the crops planted on that soil unless radical and extensive measures ure taken to eradicate the disease from the soil, say specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture. f Infests Soli for Many Years. Take, for example, the case of clubroot of the cfucifers; 1. e., cabbage, •cauliflower, mustard, etc. The setting of a few clubrooted plants may give the start that.in a single season will make for years an otherwise good garden unsuitable for cabbage and other crucifers. A case Is known in which a calilmge patch in Pennsylvania was abandoned 27 years ago because of the prevalence of cluhroot. When cabbage was again planted the crop was badly affected. • The disease

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Clubroot on Young Cabbage Plant. had been kept alive during all those years by wild mustard and 6(her crucifers that had grown upon .the land as weeds. Clubroot is not manifested iff the top In early stages of development, but may always be seen on" the roots if it is present at tlie time tlie plants nre taken from the seed bed. An abnormal swelling in any part of the root is an indication of the presence of this disease. In Its’ later stages thepswell.ing may involve the entire root, as shown in the Illustration and will invariably cause the production of a poor-trend. - Another example is that of rootknot of a wide variety~Of plants, so injurious in the southern part of the country and occurring nlsb in some of the more northern States. -It would be impossible to state how much rootknot there was in the

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Root-knot on Young Tomato Plant. ago. lint- it is certain that the disease la. t)cc(i>qiing. .more wide .stire.ajj, every year. This, distribution Is due largely to its transmission by diseased plants. Some -years ago a carload of potatoes was shipped from one state to unother to be used for seed. Too late it was discovered that the potatoes were Infested with root-knot producing, eelworms, which were, of couPs?, scatterqd far .and wide by this tneftns. YVhile tills may not have beeft the first introduction of the disease into that state, it was at least one of mjny Introductions which hove resulted in the wider and wider spread of rootknot and the loss of millions of dollars. ~ Set Only Clean Plants. Tomatoes, tobacco, celery, peppers, figs, gegchc3, and nytny other, plants

are likewise Instrumental In carrying this disease. As Indicated by the mime, Its prlnclpnl manifestation Is on the roots of'plniits In the form of swellings or knqts. .Severe lnfestutlon will result In the yellowing and dwarfing and often the death of tlie plant. Wilts constitute another group of diseases that may be transmitted to new soli by means of diseased plants. They are Manifested by a wilting of the whole plan£. These, and the ones referred to. above, may he and ought to be-kept out of new land. The way to do it Is to set out otily cleitn plants.' The way to keep the plants clean Is to sterlize the seed beds. If steam pressure Is available, the inverted-pan method described lit Farmers’ Bulletin 990 is best. Such steam pressure may- often he had in tlie greenhouse from the used for heating. For outside seed beds any kind of a steam * ' +

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* Clubroot in Advanced Stage. , boiler, either on a stationary, outfit or a steam traction engine, will furnish plenty of pressure. If steam pressure is not available,' good results can be accomplished by the hot-water treatments advocated In Department Bulletin 818.; . ' ’ - GET CUSTOMERS FOR PARCEL POST TRADE . ■ , Write to Relatives and Acquaint" ances in Cities. Many People Will Not Order Farm Produce From Strangers Because They Do Not Know of Conditions of Production. . (JPrepared by United Stales Department Agriculture.) For producers who wish to market by parceß.pnst. Ihe most satisfactory- .way - of finding customers is to write to friends, relatives, or acquaintances in eltles, seeking their trade, say specialists of the bureau of nmrkets, United. States Department of Agriculture. Purchasers, on the other hand, often can locate reliable producers by correspondence with friends, relatives, or acquaintances In the country. More titan 7a per cent of the produce being marketed by parcel post in u number of cities in which Investigations have been made Is sen. by persons who obtain their customers in this way. Making'business contact is less difficult between friends becajtse there js an absence of the suspicion and distrust that sometimes is fonnd between strangers. Many persons will not order farm produce from strangers because they do not know the conditions under which the articles are produced, it Is said. AlthoojjjtUwnys of obtaining customers are numerous, no method is so promising as that (of working up a trade with or'through friend?. This method of establishing business relationship Is especially recommended for the general farmer who lias amount - of produce. Those who wish to market a great deal of produce by parcel post may find it necessary to obtainscusthmers by personally soliciting strangers or through advertising in newspapers and by other public means. Another" method is to .write to friends in the city, asking for a list of acquaintances who would probably be interested In receiving table supplies by parcel .post,

ROOF ON POULTRY BUILDINGS Decided Advantage to Unroll Prepared Material and Let in Light and Sunshine. When putting prepared roofing on poultry houses, it is a decided advantage to unroll the roofing and to let in light and sunshine for a few hours,. Tlte roofing expands from the warming aud ties smoother when applied to the roof. Tlte inside (IT tlie roll is cooler than tlie outside air, and so If not placed In tlie sun before application, it will expnnd after nailing and produce wrinkles. DUCKS INTENDED FOR MARKET Fowl Should Be Fed on Fat-Forming Food During Last Three Weeks of Its Life. The duck intended for mnrket should be feti on fat-forming food during the last three weeks of her life. A good .rat ion for this Is meat scrap, one pffFt; wheat bran,' one part;' wheat middlings, two parts; corn meal, three parts—all try weight. A small percentage of grit and one part green feed should be added. • • Best to Sow Oats Early. As oats do best in cool, humid weather, it is well to sow early, it also has been proven by experiments that early sown.nhts produce a larger yield mid ' grain of higher quality. Valuable Forage Crop. Those who have grown rape con? slder it ft valuable forage crop. It may be sown at any time during the growing season or even later for fall, pasture.