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fl are en Saturday, Ma 29. WIS, ..f '; ' ,lr ha(i an instance of this m treated; the water, in all open wells rcc. a screen on the inner bade tested; all Houses screened," and two having a a on the v screened thirds of the back porches enclosed: It is surprising "how. many., all " Unsanitary . closets done .away V .t through the porch door but with; powers have ; been planted, flies get t .Vn'nor flip kitch- trps mnH IipMwac et mi K . . . ':-: ' " . ' seems -that' these- people are reattv. " Hnnrs must ' have iust betnnnincr to live. ri . 4 -Jr. , . .".. J. 1 ' .Safeguarding... their vouner ...men 6trnThe window screens should be; from intemperance "was. ' discussed, . nvable so no ignorant cook could" and every hand went up in response nw them open "to coolrselfV to the call; for members of a local I A 1 to 10 s6lution, of formalde-' temperance union, . . in saucer& on shelves, outside, And they boosted the . girls' , em !l doors and near the manure.piles,- broidery club their literary club, and '11 prevent many 1 reaching, the .canning club, and the boys' corn club Tuse One part formaldehyde and;; .--they have all of these and put on ne parts milk, or water is correct. ' foot a movement for a poultry club. Flv traps are good also.' ; ., Then the social hour I, What a de- 5 Don't have a vile garbage buck? light it was The domestic science et' outside a back door pr window to girls in their dainty' caps and aprons breed and attract flies. Keep it in served- sandwiches, pickles, coffee, the house and scald it with, the dish .cake, and hot chocolate.. There was water each day. If yoU faust have'it quite-a buzz now and many a tired out of doors, bore a hole through the mother forgot her burden of weary floor, set the covered bucket . under- ing commonplaces. Here and there the hole, run a tube with, a" funnel- would sound voices almost as merry the bucket cover, pour all stuff meant heads bowed together in the passing for the pigs down the tube. , ' of ' petty f gossips, but there was an 6. Swat the occasional -fly in win- uplifting, exhilarating feeling there ter more industriously than 'in sunK and we instinctively felt that all gos- mer '. ' sips were forgotten. . - ( 7.. Do your swatting "after the , The meeting over,' the women1, with breakfast dishes are -done and while tnany a farewell nod. and happy smile . r.'u!1.. s nKenf : ?f t. vni1f .; fill Chnfn4 Arntra ti nm Pnri fA viirti ilo rt-tire Altrinrr tile IdHlllj 19 aU'VlU) JV ."" 1 u v v UU1UV Ci u , 1 UIIWIIIVI o, . ing has screened, the house well. " This .nearby, left in groups reminding us last seemingly unimportant "item is a of happy school days. .''".-- recipe for the conservation of. his-' In. the-twilight as I drove' -to my' nerves. It takes nerves made of tin home beyond their community limits, to endure a fly swatter at rest' or. I thought of the many happy firesides meal time. If, however, , your bus- that would be dotted here and there band can afford the few dollars .for . in their little community that niht; screens but is just a little careless of the mothers, not cross and irrita about them, of-course, he mayjehjoy ble, but rested and -xalm, of the, little being reminded of the presence of ;tousled heads- pillowed : on mother's flies. ' . " v-' breast and, crbonexk softly to sleep; 8. While speaking on this : choice of the , little prayers lisped' at moth- ' subject, one might say that there is ;er's kneef' and tired little.; bodies, one thins; more "disgustingly filthy" tucked gently "in bed. And there un- than either, fly, swat or swatter and ; consciously, in their little. club they that is the habit of the. soiled-aproried were laying the broad and only' foun lady who stands over , a table with datidn . for a model community for leathers or -shredded papers-on, a the" hand that rocks the, cradle rules stick and waves them over;the chick- the worlds , J , 1 . . ' . .. 'T . en, shakes their dust into the butter, r . ;:4 . ' ..' and inadvertently, flips; the -gravy, if lyou Need a' Rural Letter Route trom the bowl, over your ' best and - . T n . . . . . , . only frock. '. : : Get Up a Petition (13) 513 A Visit to the Salemburg Women's Club : A" FRIEND writes:' "We have hop A ed'for years to get a rural -mail delivery through our part of the mmtrv anH eppffl trr ha vf bpfi : iff- TWILL be noticed by all who read nored," though it has been giveir to Editor Poe's , inspiring ;' story , of. other sections in the meantime. Can Sampson County's progress last week we do anything about it?" ' that he gave the women's clubs most - - Indeed, you can. , Perhaps you have of the credit for the wonderful de- never asked for one. You, either velopments at Salemburg and Ingold alone or in consultation with others; and elsewhere in Sampson;' The fol- decide on what you believe would be lowing article by Mrs. H. E,-Lance, a good route, Then write the Fourth describing her visit to the Salemburg Assistant Postmaster General, Di Woman's Club, will , therefore be vision Rural Mail; Washington,' D. C; lound interesting: , :. - f6r a form of petition and instruct- was my great privilege to-be an ions, "and get "the petition signed by invited guest at their last club meet everybody possible who would ' be "& and what a revelation ; it was I. served by the proposed route. Anin inere were ,40 or more ladies present. ,'specCor will be sent to . go over the atJaS Saturday and some looked tired Voute; talk to the persons who sent in ana Worn others seemed to beware- the petition and,' after much red tape, c, and not a few.ibrought their you will get your rural delivery. ' oabies. But- wV.AtrTQ . J . . v . "ee or nursing, there , was a spirit of " :nTTl0n a knowledge of worth, 11 heaven-born determination em- ; anating from each member that seem w to literally fill the - whole ; room: l;.a whrat did they do? .We can con-. vl .r, our town women of broader dm; age glvinS lectures .and con au mg round table discussions, but '',; instinctively think;of the farmer's ' V fac. tS a, yoman with care-worn ' 1 ' ae rough hands, and- soiled . dress, -Jco V l!S a mere-tool on the farm to ' ' ': . nct;oV.lWVtO Wash':tiron- But ' r, c mmen-.in.this little .-" lecture Anere were splendid "-lures tnvn tl.!. . - . liicir doctor s Wite Ten little flies All in a line; - One got -a swat!- ' .', Then there were? Kine little flies ' - Grimly sedate, - Ijcking , their chops--" ' Swat! There were ..." Eight little flies. ,;'-. Raising some more Swat! .Swat! ..Swat! Swat! Then there were -Four little flies ; Colored green-blue; ' Swat! (Ain't it .easy!), Th,en there' were , Two little flies ' Dodged the civilian N . -Early next month - , . 'There were a million . ' Buffalo News. r A leading North Carolina attorney, one in- ca4-aA 4n fa rtnl ner and who shows his ap- III w or,---. L preciation . by taking a large number of sub gave ti,r. " car :r 1 sPndid ideas..about-thern?. and OnrA V e Ddy, the importance Of presenting them to his farmer friends PtUre food, of fresh e throughout his section, said to .me recently: eerfulnPQc tl , ?lf 0f rest of "I'Hke The Progressive Farmer and think Verv tr , T . lhe health bulletin was ' has done more good in. the State of $ much in evident " 4S North, Carolina during the past two- years The s4ml Zl , Ce' . ' - ' : ' than all the other papers In the state com- t r j. -"Haren within fk - bined. in the same period." ho say we a. - Strict hav, U": : , Farmers, me nam npriod," merchants, . lawyers, doctors,, all ith both , been ' OCulated follow his1 example and boost this power for Serum it e uphold ,and smallbox : ood in . the South.. Pass The Progressive Crum, all . victims J 111 -Fwmer arpund.-AIton.M. Worden, Alta- ums of. ; hookworm, mont Range, Tenn. ... V ice. Those Carriers of Typhoid and Ulher Uangcrous Uiscaccs. r "hile flv Walters, stickv flvt)aoer, fly traps and other devices are effective I 111 on; the adult fly, the best, safeguard k against tnis pesris 10 preveui uw nv from hatching. . Thi- TTnifrl SriifM nenartmieht of Agriculture' nffr Ytnivft tftsts. recommends Powdered Borax as the. mncf ffrriv?. economical and oractical substance for this purpose. Aoee bulletin ot tne unirca Diaccs Department of Agriculture No. 118). The fly lays its eggs in garbage, stable manure or other refuse. us Prevents Fly Esa from Hatching , " . Dircctiono ;:-".'r';''" : Apply through a fine sieve or flour sifter, 2 ouncei of 20 Mule Team Borax (the same Borax you have always used in your home,; to tne can of garbage, daily, ippiy in tne same way, xu ounces ox u muie Team Borax to bushels of fresh manure, and sprinkle with 2 to 3 gallons ot water. Sold by Dealers Everywhere Clubo! Sixteen The M01dr.IBlM Thirty-One Piece Dinner Set This is a new mintone design. All edges 'have the beautiful Royal Avenir Flow ' Blue decorations handsomely embellished in gold. In the center is shown the old mill design, the delicate blues of which blend beautifully with the dge decora tions. - . ' , ... The set contains six 8 -inch plates, six cups, six saucers, six dessert plates, six individual butters, one 11& -inch meat platter. s . - i We will be pleased to send upon request a descriptive circular of the set, showing 1 jthe design in detail with acual reproduc- . tion of coloring. We will send this beautiful set, post-', . age or express prepaid and safe delivery ,: ., guaranteed as a reward for sending us ' n a club of sixteen New Trial Subscriptions at 25 cents each, or for a club of 10 Neyr Trial Subscriptions and 75 cents extra, or a club of six and $1.25 extra or a club of . tnree and S1.65 extra. Address, ' " THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER , " For a t,' , 1. ;': - ' Club Of Five . , . EIGHT-PIECE KITCHEN OUTFIT This" set is made of; extra quality steel ing Fork, -1 Extra Quality Patent Can with riveted ebony handles and. nickle " Opener, made to fit any style or size of ferrule. -' ', ' v cftn It consists of the following: 1 Meat, : We will send this splendid Outfit, post- . Cleaver, 1 Sanitary Meat Saw, 1 Carbor paid, as a reward for sending us a club rundum Sharpen er", 1 Carver, 1 Butcher of Five New 25-cent Trial Subscriptions Knife, 1 Paring Knife, 1 Meat or Carv- or for) a club of Two and 40 cents extra. If you have any neighbors who do not read The Progressive Farmer send us their names and we will send them some sample copies. Then call on them and ask them to subscribe, : ' 7
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