New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 18, 1917, Page 11

‘_ IEATHER ECONOMY . NEEDED IN AMERICA , Shoes and Harness Sbould Be -~ Preservd Against Waste ' Washington, D. C. May 18.—War k. demands leather—Ileather for sol- por daiers shoes, leather for harness, ; .rnhn- for equipment of many kinds. . “Mn this country there is no such sur- ' plus that we can afford to waste any of it; and it is wasting leather not to care for and preserve it properly. -l\ln the army and out, we all wear 'shoes. If we manage them rightly they will last longer, we will not need So many new ones and there will be more left for others. - The following suggestions from the leather and pa- per laboratory of the United States department of agriculture can be utilized by everyone who walks. To Save Shoes. Shoes should be olled or greased whenever the leather begins to get hard or dry. They should be brushed thoroughly and then all the dirt and mud ‘that remains washed off’ with { Warm water, the excess. water being .taken dff with a dry gloth. . While the shoes are still wet .and.warm ap- ply the oil or grease with a 'swab of *3wool or flannel. It is best to have the ofl or grease abhout as .warm as the hand can hear and it .should "be rubbed well into the leather, prefer- . ably with the palm, . If Cessary, the oil can be appled to dry leather, but it:penetrates bétter when the lat- ter is wet.. After freatment the shoes ~sshould’be Jeft to dry in a place that ' is warm—not hot. . Castor oil fs satisfactory for shoes that are to be polished; for plainer . . foatgear neatsfoot, fish oil or woleine . may be substituted. 'If it is desired to iake the shoes and boots more wa- beef tallow may be added to any of thess substances at ‘the rate' of half a pound of tallow to a pint of oil. The edge of the sole and the € welt should be greased : thoroughly. - .- Harness leather, like shoes, can not . [be neglected without injury that les- . sens its durability. It should be washed and ofied . frequently. The ‘washing should be done in tepid wa- _ter, with a neutral soap and a sponge brush. After rinsing in clean tepid water, the harness is hung up to drain a little while before olling. For driving harness neatsfoot or ok o O 4 ness there magibe some tallow in the oil. The applications should be:light for driving and liberal for heavy har- ness. The ofl, warm to the hand, is The ocollection of floor cov erings in this store has been, chosen with great care. considered that rubbed the lesther while it is still wet from the wash-| ing. Exoess oil which the leather is| unable to take up should be removed with a clean, dry cloth. . SOLDIERS AS FARMERS Britain nnmpmnm Fighters in Huge Agricultural Army %o Keep Up Food Supply. London, May 18.—The experiment of placing ex-soldiers on the land and training them as small farmers is tak- ing definite shape, and in time the first land settlements, comprising §,- 000 acres will be occupled by 240 men. More estates will be acquired if the results of the experiment warrant an extension of the movement. At present, sixty cotfages are being’ erected at the Crown Colony, Patring- ton, about fifteen miles from Hul,] wcontaining 2,863 acres. At the central ‘farm of about 200 agres the men who 'propose to settle on the land will be ‘emiployed under the supervision of the director and, when they have obtained the necessary experience and saved a little capital, they will be placed on holdings, of which there will be sixty. In time the control farm will disap; The plan does not make provision for disabled men as such. The root principle’'is . to: determine by “experi- 'ment how far the recommendatiors of ‘the committee which'drafted .the plan can be made a success. It: hoped, ‘however, that:a certain number.of dis- abled men will be among the settlers. "After the cottages, the farm buildings ‘will be erected, and the Young Men's ‘Christian Association hus undertaken to put up a recreation hut, The ‘Board of Agriculture will ob- tain possession. of land at Holbeach for their second colony in October. In addition to'a colony to be estab- lished in the southern or western countieg of Bngland and one in Wales, & prominent agriculturist has made s gift of over a thousand acres in Here- fordshire. ~ ABOLITION OF - GOVERNORSHIPS. Sydney; Australia, May la.-——Aboll-l NEW BRITAIN ' CONNECTICUT, FRIDAY, MAY:18,: 1917, ENGLISH PROPOSE BURNING UP GROPS May Try to Starve Germany by Novel Method ‘ Birmingham, England, May 18—A Plan to destroy the German crops by setting them on fire by means of fire+ balls dropped from Entente airplanes is suggested by Lord Calthrope, a former member of the British army who has given much thought to the food situation brought about by this WaT. Lord Calthrope married a daughter of Ogden #Hofmann Burrows of Newport, R. I. ° : Lord Calthrope’'s proposal, madé sknown through letters to the news- papers in London and other ‘cities of fiingland, has attracted a great deal of sttention. While many methods for bringing Germany to terms by the starvation ‘routé have been suggested, no/such theory as Lord Calthrope's had before been broached, “In the Rhile Valley and districts within reach of our aircraft” he .writes, “there are vast tracts or land planted with grain, the flelds touch- ing one ancther, and without fences or hedges. Similar conditions exist near the Russian frontier of Germany .and in the plains in Hungary. “Fireballs dropped . from airplanes would, if properly constructed, destroy . thousands of acres, as the crops be- came much drier than in England, and with little risk to the inhabitants, otherwise non-combatants, as cottage. and farm buildings among the field: are Tare. v “A suitable fireball could soon be: de and manufactured by our ex- pe! but it is imperative, however, that the necessary experiments and ‘plans are made ‘quickly, as the Ger- man harvests are earlier than ours. ‘There is therefore no time to be lost.” Lord Calthrape says that, as it/ has become a question as to Which country starves first, Germany or England, it tion ‘of the present wystem of state|js important’that the Entente aliles vernorships—ap; &0 c pointmrents by . the British Government for each of the six Australian states—are likely to be in- itiated by the present national or coalition N_tlnmcnt of the present incumbent in ‘this state, 8ir Gerald Strickland, the time will be opportune. for against a system which has been growing in unpopularity for som mfl‘ m_fi ‘contimo) i Should’New h Wales, the olilest atate, succeed in representations 20/ the' $0-this ‘end it 1s = st the abolttion of the post would be extended to the other states without quesion. ENGLAND GOING DRY. London, May 18.—Ten thousand seven hundred liquor saloon licenses have been cancelled by purchase eince the passing of the English lcensing act in 1904. The average cost of purchase has been slightly over $4,600, and the total thus spent is nearly $50,000,000. % Large Export of Orude Oil ‘Mexico City," May 18.—Exports ‘of crude oil from the Tampico field in March exceeded those of the next larg- est month in the history of the field by ovéer $00,000 barrels. . It amounted to 2,587,000 barrels. BEAUTIFUL SERVICEABLE FLOOR COVERINGS lose no time in hastening the de- struction of the German crops. GERMANS ARE STARVING., WAS A GREAT SUFFERER WITH STOMACH TROUBLE Miss: Ontherine Shirr of 130 . Beaver Street, This - Oity, Tells the Public What LAX-A-TONE Did For Her. ‘We have another endorsement of 4] Herbal Lax-a-tone that will surely in- | terest the public, said Mr. Martin of the N.'E. Economy Drug Co. It only goes to prove the many instances that I have told many people of its won- derful powers. Lax-a-tone is a remedy that will get results and get them quick. Miss Shirr says: “I am real glad to testify of the merits of Lax-a-tone, as before I be- gan to tgke it I was a great sufferer with stomach trouble, had gas bloat indigestion, impure blood, felt run down and tired out and needed a tonic, i and believe me I found that tonic in Lax-a-tone and am pleased to recom- mend it to all.” TLAX-A-TONE is a remedy for sour, acid stomach, gas and bloat, also is a ‘wonderful: tonic for tired nerves, and will strengthen the entire system if used as directed, so if you are a suf- ferer, try this up-to-date remedy. It will please you. The LAX-A-TONE man is at The N. E. Economy Drug Co., 365 Main street. wherg he is introducing it tc » New Britain fpublié.’ He will re main until 10 p. m. Saturday evenin for those who are unable to'see hin during the week. We have kept the CONSTRUCTIVE ADVERTISING 6B us for ORIGINAL IDNMAS for yoar PRODUCT. ‘A postal will'liave our salesruan explain’ _our illustrating’ department. The A. PINDAR CORP. 516 Arylun Se, . Hartfora, Phose ‘Ch. |l-ll-_" Geneva, Switzerland, May 18—Swiss | ‘'officers bn leave who have just. re- turned here after nine months’ serv. 0 L'DE‘N BLUM 1 Munst MILLINERY COQ, " MG:A buidi : ./ New BRITAIN BRANCH STORE 863 MAIN STREET, OVER HARVEY & LEWIS, Hartf WHITE HAT ARE ALL THE GO First to show these new Summer Hats and In wholesale variety, too. A special sale for the balance.of the week. Straws include Lisere, Milans, Panamas and Leghorns. All new and extra smart. Sport shapes and tail- ored effects. Also lace edges and . maline. Choice at ) Worth $2.50 - m “Children’s Hats Priced Half Little ones are taken excel- lent care of from this wholesale . -display - of - Children’s -Hats. Prices are cut in half and now at 45¢ up to $3.00 you will fina the biggest:values of the season for the little ladies. TRIMMED HATS—$5, $6, $7 Trimmed Hats, All colors™ - " SPECIAL FOR'SATURDAY .....0.,....... TRIMMINGS THAT ARE * “THISIS THE EXTRA STYLISH MILLINERY SHOP—WHY ? Every sort of trimming imaginable is included Fast growing because it has the latest fipst in this showing. 'Wings and feathers, white flow- | biggest stocks and the lowest of prices con ers and the prettiest pansies, daisies and the with Al quality merchandise. Goldenblum’y your trade—reasons galore, 3 WORTH UP TO $3.50. An early season display mid-summer’s smartest Hats; 'such Hats as usuatly at this season’ for prices up $3.50. Pretty ' and trimnied with ribbonw and elty effects. Cholce-at $1.00,% choicest quality ribbons. All reduced. GOLDENBLUM_MILLINERY_CO. ce aqn ‘the Swiss-Alsace frontier sy " that even the German officers in Al- sace and Lorraine are suffering from hunger and when they ‘arrive at-the Swiss outpost: villages are now glad ! to obtain a good meal, paying any rice. - Until a few months ago the German officers, unlike the men on the frontier who are always hungry, - pretended they had plenty of food but their pale | faces belied the statement. admit that decent food is lacking and their Swiss officer comrades, though neutral, are doing their best for the Germans, although the Swiss military authorities prohibit any intercourse. Now they ! If this is the case with officers the condition of the German soldier may ‘be imagined on the frontier where the kindly Swiss are sharing their rations. One German deserter said: “My whole company would desert ' and enter Switzerland but we are told by our officers that we would be re- | turned to Germany and then shot. The variety of de- signs and colorings is ample to meet the requirements of any room in any home, and the range of weaves and gises sufficient for very demand. As this store purchases only from those mills whose products are recognised for their excellence and reliability, the floor coverings purchased here will give utmost satis- faction. ‘Whether. it is a small Rug, Hall Runner or Room-size Rug- which you need, you 'will find it a pleas- ure to make your selection from our very extensive assortments. VELVETS In unusually Aattractive pat- terns . and colorings. Made seamless with wide turnback at the ends. Exceptionally good values priced at 9x12, $27.00; 8-8x10-6, $35.35; 6x9, $16.25; Hall Runnes, $6 t0 $11-75. TAPESTRIES Smooth surfaced with the ap- pearance and weering - qualities of the more expensive Body Brussels. An excellent assort- ment of. pattérns in two grades priced at * 3 $28.00 and $24.25 ©+4°$26.98 and $22.50 AXMINSTERS A wealth of . beautiful pat- terns in womnderful color com- binations including many de- signs particularly well adapted WILTONS + A wide range of patterns and color combinations in several grades priced from $30.00 up in the 9x12 size and $47.75 up in the 8-3v10-6 size. Small Rugs from $6.25 up. ¢ BOZART RUGS The ideal Summer Floor, Cov- ering for Living Room, Bedroom or Veranda whether for city or country house—always in keep- ing with tasteful furnish- ings. 4 Bozart Rugs are unaffected by sun or rain. They will not fade and can be washed daily without injuring brilllancy of coloring or firmness of fabric. Bozart Rugs are made of clogely-woven, imported Kraft Yarn. They will not shrink curl or bulge, will e fifit with- out tacking and are abolutely odorless. Bozart Rugs are made in many alluring patterns, Prices 8-3x10-6, $7.50; 9x12, $9.00. LINOLEUM Inlaid $1.17, $1.35 and $1.80 per square yard laid. LINOLEUM RUGS Printed 54c, 68¢, 76¢ and 85c pr sq. yd., laid. They e flat, can easily be cleaned without being taken up are quiet and resilient under foot. A good selection of attrac- tive patterns priced 6x9, $5.75; 7-6x10-6, $9.00; 9x12, $11.00.. It's the good fairy of the floor, ' Dry, sanitary, resilient to the step, easily kept clean. Lies flat without tacking, and won’t curl. Makes dull, dingy rooms look like new. Tough, long-lived fabric, product of the cen- tury - old manufacturing experience My Nursery Children love to play in nurseries furnished with 'clean, warm, cheerful iz g .of one of New England’s oldest firms., - Made in scorgs of ‘appropriate de- signs, specially suitable for nurseries, - kitchen, pantry, bed-rooms, bath- « rooms, halls, closets and even dining- room and living-roony. *Come in and pick your favorite patterns today. Made by BIRD & SON (Est. 1795) East Walpole, Massachusetts . i :