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Thursday, February 13, 1913,] THE CABOLINA UNION FABMEB Page Thirteen ‘a large number of hearts cut from bright pink paper, but not more than an inch in diameter. These must be hidden in places none to high to be within easy reach of the smallest children, and it would be well to an nounce, before the hunt begins, that none of the hearts will be found by lifting ruga or moving furniture They can be secreted in the hall, in nooks and corners, under tables and chairs, doors and pillows, in keyholes and draperies, in whatever places be suggested by your ingenuity. The first chilly sense of formality may well be broken by the device known as “sneezing.” Divide the company into three equal ranks, and give to each rank private instruc tions. The first rank is told to cry out “hash”! at the top of their voices; the second rank receives orders to call out “hish”! at the same time; the third rank is to shout “Hush”! by way of variation. The hostess cries: “One! Two! Three!” and at the word “Three”! the different ex pletives are uttered in unison, giving the effect of a gigantic sneeze, and effectually raising a spirit of fun and laughter. The rules of the hunt are then ex plained. The hunting must be done in couples, and instead of prizes, which always leave the majority of the company out in the cold, the re ward for the couple finding most hearts will be that of being made king and queen of Valentine’s Day, while the others will be made nobles of various ranks. The hunt begins and ends with the ringing of a tiny call-bell. If two cou ples see a heart at the same moment, it belongs to the one who first touch es it. The count at the end will not take long, as each couple will already know how many hearts they have been able to secure. Crowns made beforehand, of pink tissue paper, which have been sprin kled with diamond dust over a little gum arable, can be securely fastened to the heads of the king and queen. There must be coronets, similarly made, for the others. After the guests are crowned, line them up for a march. Before the marching grows monotonous, tell them at a given signal to take some attitude and hold it for three min utes. This game is suggestive of the old-time favorite knowns as “Sta tues,” and appeals to the juvenile mind on account of its activity. Any one who is successful in holding his position for the required length of time should receive a valentine. A quieter game may well follow this. Blindfold one of the boys, and' lead up to him one of the girls. Let them shake hands. He can ask her three questions, which she must an swer before he tries to guess her name. She may disguise her voice, or may reply in a whisper. If he cannot guess correctly, a different girl is led forward. If he guesses correctly, the girl guessed has to be blindfolded in his place, and a boy is led up to shake hands and answer questions. , The old game of “Button! Button. Who has the button?” may be played with a heart of clear glass or pink celluloid. This game is always lively and enjoyable. If all the children are old enough to write and to spell simple words nothing gives them more pleasure than to sit down with pencil and pa per, and see who can prepare, in fif teen minutes, the longest list of words from the letters contained in the words “Saint Valentine.” A suit able prize would be a pink pencil tied with a pink cord to a pink-covered memorandum book. Fifteen minutes will be long enough to play any of these games, unless all the children are ten years old and over. It will now be time for refresh- if ments. See that thechiildren's wraps are put on. It will mean some trou ble for you, but not so very much,, the older children will help the younger. Your little guests will come to the table with better spirits and better appetites, if they spend five minutes before their lunch in a brisk game of tag upon the lawn. The lit tle call-bell can be sounded for them at the end of the prescribed five min utes. With the putting on and tak ing off of wraps, another fifteen min utes will be spent in this exercise. As to table decorations, a very pretty effect is obtained by crossing pink ribbons upon a white lunch cloth; or the bare table may be used, with Japanese napkins, which can be bought in a heart shape or with heart-shaped decorations, to serve as dollies.—Selected. ONE WOMAN’S ECONOMY. Some of you may laugh at my economical ways but I am going to tell you how I utilize the sack that accumulate at my house. The fiour, sugar and salt sacks are soaked in kerosene for a short while before they are washed. This helps to re move the lettering on them. They are laid aside until I have a number of them. A good portion of the lit tle ones every day underwear in sum mer is made of them. They are cool, light, very easy to wash and will last a long time. The material bleaches easily and quickly and when starched and ironed it is a good substitute for costlier material. I also make quilt linings of them. They may be left white or dyed and desirable shade. I often dye them in two colors and make the tops of quilts of them and some of them are even pretty as well as serviceable. I have made pillow cases of them; one of my neighbors who has more time than I makes a row of drawn work above the hems, she makes aprons of them, too, but I do not, for I prefer ginghams for my work aprons. They make excel lent tea towels and I have quite a number of napkins made of them for every-day use. I make spreads of them to tuck over and around mat tresses to protect them from dust. Of the five pound sugar sacks I have pieced them together, brier-stitched the seams and used for counterpanes on the children’s beds. The salt sacks I made into kitchen towels and they make excellent ones. MOTHER OF SIX. Thank you for your suggestions. Come again and tell us more about your economical ways. Most of us are interested in economy. It will soon be time for gardening, and I trust that some of the successful gardeners who read this page will give us some information along that line ,and thus help the less fortu nate. Write us a letter on garden ing that will make us want to begin to-day. My garden is green now from one side to the other,—turnips, col- lards, cabbage, mustard and onions. FARRE’S CREEK LOCAL, No. 1277. Dear Editor:—I wish to write a few lines as to the progress of our Local. We were organized January 3, 1912, with five members. We have enrolled since that time as many as forty-seven, but we have had some few to pull out. In spite of the draw backs, however, we are rapidly mov ing up-hill, and we are going to pull in that direction until we have gained the victory. It is a well-known fact that we, as farmers, have got to get busy or else be gobbled up by a lot of middlemen. Let us stand togeth er, like brothers, and make 1913 a record-breaker for the Farmers’ Union. G. A. MASSEY, Secretary. Mulberrj’, Tenn., R. 2, Feb. 1, 1913. IN SIEMORIAM. On the 23rd ot January, 1913, at 8:80 o’clock p. m., the great and Supreme Ruler of the universe, In His Inflnlte wisdom, saw fit to remove from our midst Brother Spots- wood' Burwell, the beloved President of Crowder Mountain Local, .Kittrell, N. C.; therefore, be It— Resolved 1. That In the death of our be loved, faithful, and efficient President, this Local sustains a deep loss which will be felt more and more each year. A true Christian gentleman of the old school, a kind and obliging neighbor, faithful In the discharge of his every duty, loyal to the Farmers' Union and his Local. He will be sadly miss ed in county, community, and Local. 2. That the entire brotherhood of this Lodge extend their heartfelt sympathy to his family in their sad hour of trial and loss. We commend them to Him who doeth all things well. 3. That a copy of these resolutions be spread on our minutes, a copy be sent to the bereaved family, and a copy furnished the Carolina Union Farmer with request to pub lish. R. A. HARRIS, P. J. WYNNE, A. A. CAPEHART, Committee. Qet the Germs Before They Grow Into Wot*ms T HAT’S the horse sense method of preventing hog troubles. To wait until the germs taken into a pig's alimentary tract grow into worms means to not only lose the benefit of the_ feed consumed, but a stunted bog that is an, easy prey to all diseases. Such a hog breeds contagious disease and endangers the whole herd. Yon are forced to resort to “cure,” a very uncertain method with hogs, as you know. PREVENT—that’s the modem method. “The Stitch in Time.” An ounce of Red Devil Lye Prevention is worth cans and cans of cure. Get Onr Boot « PREVENT.” It tells the complete story of the Prevention Method. In writing for this book send the names of your neighbors; we will send this book to them with your compliments. Red Devil Lye is in large, full-packed cans which are sold by Grocers, Druggists and Feed Dealers everywhere at 10c. per can. Ask For RED DEVIL LYE. WM. SCHiELD MFG. CO., ST. LOUIS, MO. To Farmers’ Locals Brother Farmers will you buy your CAB BAGE PLANTS from dealers, brokers and others who never see the plants but get a rake-off at your expense or will you buy from farmers like yourselves who have been growing plants and truck for 30 years— grow their own plants and sell them to you at 75 cents per thousand. 2 thousand. $1.40. Large lots on application. WAKEFIELD or SUCCESSION, Frost Proof. Farmers Plant Co. ENTERPRISE, S. C. LET US START YOU IN BUSINESS Will furnish you 12000.00 worth of Religious Books and Bibles on credit till fall and teach you how to sell from 8100.00 to $200.00 worth of books per week and take notes from purchasers payable next fall. Will aUow you $is I>er week for expenses and show you how to make from $150.00 to $300.00 per month. No one but WHITE MEN, between the ages of 21 and 60, with good character, who can furnish horse and buggy need answer. Don’t write imless you mean business. We are busy and haven’t time to lose with those who are not in earnest State age, give three business men as reference. No letters answered imless references are given. Address us at the nearest office to you. PHILLIP8-HOYD PUBLI8UIN6 COMPANY AUanta.aa.. Dallas, Texas, and LItUe Rock, Ar kansas. Cabbage Plants, Farmers Order your Cabbage Plants fresh and direct from our plant beds. Our plants are grown in open air near Sea Coast and are strong and tough. All varieties Prices, $1.25 per 1,000 or 5,000 Tor $5.00; or 10,000 for $7.50. Address all or ders to The Meggcft Plant Co. Box|3i MEGGETT, S. C. Frost Proof Cabbage Plants Now ready. Best seed, best varieties, best plants. Sfet early for best results. One to three thousand at 11.25 per 1,000 1,000 to 3,000 at 11.25 per 1,000 4,000 to 8,000 at $1.00 per 1,000 9,000 up at 90 cents per 1,000 Special prices to Local Unions and dealers. HIGH CREST TRUCK FARM G. L. B. Penny, Prop., Route 1. Ralelah, N. C. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR Superior Seeds Tested and True. Seed Potatoes, Farm, Garden and Flower Seeds of the highest quality and germination, also Poultry Foods and Supplies. WRITE FOR OUR FREE CATALOGUE AND PRICES. DIGGS & BEADLES, SEED MERCHANTS, 3 Stores. Richmond, Va. ll|jl|/rr|r| n’C Field Grown, Frost-Proof fTHrVLriELU O CABBAGE PLANTS Every step in the production of our plants (Cabbage, Sweet Potato, Tomato, etc.) is carefully planned in advance We use Long Island Cabbage Seed grown by the originators of the Early Jersey. 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Jonannet’s Frost Proof Cabbage Plants Are known as the beat to be had anywhere by thousands of experienced buyers, and are offered to you at prices LOWIffi than you pay for common, inferior plants. WILL HAVE ALL VAIIETIES. Plants tied in bunches of 25, PRICES: 75 cents for 500 lots; $1.00 per 1000; 5000 and over 85 cents per 1000. JOUANNETS EARLY GIANT ARGENTEUIL ASPARAGUS ROOTS, one year and two year old, $4 per 1000, $1 per 100. COUNT AND SATISFACTION GUAnANTEEO Low rates by Southern Express Co. Cash with order, please. For a profitable crop send your orders early to ALFRED JOUANNET, Box 215, MT. PLEASANT, S. C.
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