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'r --1 r~--? ^, 1 r Mi".- v>* .tit j. " ' Volume McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, JUNE If#903! NUMBER 50 LET THE EAGLE SCREAM «Hf'H€NRY WILL CELEBRA1E THE .•> GLORIOUS FOURTH. L.<:»inmirtee C«nv«w«d tb« Village Ym- : (crday and Knlned Ktiutigli Fuuds to In- Mire Snc<j«si4. ' »• .• ... NOW THEY ARE HAPPY The eagle will scream in McHenry on the Fourth of Jnly. Cannons will boom, a hand will play, the boys will yell and shout "hooray!" There will be games galore and speaking in the park, a great tug of war, and a crowd 'till dark. And then comes the fireworks. A committee of six men canvassed the town yesterday and fonnd that nearly everyone was in favor of celebrating. Not only did the business men favor the Scheme, but they came down with the wherewithal, about $125 being raised in the forenoon. People for miles around know that when McHenry celebrates there will be something doing out of the ordinary. We have had great crowds in former years and there is no reason why this shnnld be an exception Watch these columns and see the posters for full particulars. MEMORIAL DAY ADDRE8S. By .Mm. Wm. Spikea, state Chaplain of G. A. R. Ladie8,fO«hlcosh,iWls. The following address delivered by Mrs. Wm. Spikes at Oshkosh, Wis, oo Memorial Day should be read by every­ one. Mrs. Spikes is well known here, consequently the article is of double interest to many: "Sisters and Comrades of the Grand Army of the Republic: Another year has rolled aro nd and we are spared to meet here to honor our beloved dead. Some that we knew and loved have been called from time to eternity since onr last memorial service, and why are we spared? "It may be we have a work to do- some deed of kindness to some comrade or sister. We can at least give them a kindly word or smile and a warm clasp of the hand. This costs us nothing. Perhaps the people at large do not re­ alize the good th^t onr circle has done the past year, It may not be out ol place to mention a few things. About Christmas time we presented our com rades with $25, which they richly de served for the kindness and encourage­ ment they have given us. We sent $1< ,to the soldiers' home at Waupaca. W* gave $10 to a soldier's family who wert in trouble, and we have given $25 ii flowers and fruit, besides other sinal charities too numerous to mention Oar s' ciety is strictly a benevolent or­ ganization, solely for the relief of olfi soldiers and their families; and allow me to say that no one can giye to a worthier cause. "And now, sisters, although we may at times meet with many things to tr\ our patience and discourage us, let m be faithful to the dear old Grand Aran hoys; for only a few short years and the flag will be p'aced on the breast of thf last one, and all will answer to the rol' call from the Great Captain of our sal vation. who alone has power to give hi- faithful ones life eternal. "I do bopei and trust that when w« are gone there will be others to fill oui pla< es who will take the sam<- interest that we do now in placing tlowers oi the graves of our honored dead; and sisters, while you are doing this, wi i you breathe a prayer of sympathy foi the mothers and daughters of the nobb men whose bones lie mouldering in th« southern soil, unmarked by stone or evei the flay: they love^i and fought for. Lei as hope that our circles will increase an< prosper,and that our children and grand children will continue this good work when we have all passed over the dark ••fsMrer." Connotl Proceeding*. ' Council room, June 3, 1908 Special meeting. Present, trosteeh BKick. Chapell. Engfln,- Eldredge, Lan res and Rothermel. The president stated that the meeting had been called for the purpose of paws ing the annual appropriation ordinance. An ordinance for making the annual appropriation was presented and read in ordinance making the annual ap­ propriations for the current fiscal year. Sec. 1 Be it ordained by the presi­ dent and board of trustees of the village of McHenry, 111., that the following 8mns, or so much thereof as may be authorized by law, be and the same are hereby appropriated for the corporate purposes of the village of McHenry, 111., as hereinafter specified, for the fiscal year commencing May 1, 1908, and end­ ing April 30, 1904. • water works .. $ 500 00 " streets and alley#..... 500 00 sidewalks . 1000 00 " public property . 325 00 " salaries.. 1450 00 " contingent expenses 225 00 Making a total amount appropriated for the purposes aforesaid of four thous­ and dollars. Sec. 2 This ordinance shall be known as ordinance No. 80. Motion by Chapell, seconded by En- geln, that the ordinance be passed as read. Ayes-- Block, Chapell. Engeln, Lanres. Nays--Eldredge, Rothermel. Motion carried. > On motion the board adjourned. - ' J OHN I. S ^ORY, president. STOFVEL, Clerk. ; ' Tf I Tears In Bed. R. A. Gra/ J. P., Oakville, Ind.. writes, "For ten yean I was confined to my bed with disease of my kidneys. It was so severe that I conld not move part of the time. I consulted the very best, medical skill available, but could tret no relief until Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended to me. It has been a Godsend to me." Sold N. H. Petesch. Bead The Plaindealar adTsrtiscmwitii. They are interesting. Another MeHenry Couple Kxd|UM»ge Nup- iiat Vow*. It was not a surprise, although there were few people who knew the exact date until the bride and groom returned and the charivari took place. Fred Feltz and Miss Martha Block went to Woodstock last Thursday and at four o'clock were married by Rev. Bertram, pastor of the German Lutheran church. The bride is the daughter of Alderman and Mrs. Henry Block of this village and is so well known here that words of introduction are unnecessary. She is a refined young woman and htr many friends say that she will make an ideal housewife. " The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Feltz, also of this"village, He is upright and prosperous young man and counts his friends by hundreds. Mr. and Mrs. Feltz will reside at the home of the groom's parents until the new house, now being built by Mr. Feltz, is finished. The Plaindealer extends congratula­ tions and wishes the newly wed nothing but happiness. THINK DOG LICENSE TOO HIGH Many Ctofcen* B«v« Kiled OlgMtlnm to ' the New Ordinance. When the new ordinance pertaining to dogs appeared in The Plaindealer last week there were several small indigna tion meetings held among dog fanciers who considered the license of three dol­ lars too high, A petition was at once circulated, in which the board is asked to reconsider the matter. It has been signed by a large number of citizens, some of whom own dogs and others who do not. There are many who consider the li­ cense none too high, but in nearly every instance, of course, they do not own dogs, The board did not pass the ordinance with any intention of being severe. The only object the members had in view was to rid the village of tramp enrs. The petition will be presented to the board at the next regular meeting on the first Monday in July. The petition­ ers are handicapped however owing to the fact that the ordinance goes into ef­ fect on the 14th of this month and provi­ des that the fee must be paid before July 1. Family of Boyn. A DesMoines paper recently offered a prize for the best picture of one of the large families of Iowa, and J. W. Ken- nebeck, of Carroll, well known in Mc­ Henry, was the winner. We haye be­ fore us a picture of the fumily in which are seven robust boys, ranging in age from two to fourteen years. There is also a baby girl. The photo was given to President Roosevelt on his recent vie- it to DesMoines. GRADUATING EXERCISES. CLASS OF FIVE FINISH THE HIGH SCHOOL COURSE,} i: . / Exercise* WitneoRed by a Large Andlenee --llt'Hittifulty l>ecorat«d--Salutato­ ry and Valedictory. The annnal commencement exercises of the McHenry Hi^li School were held at Stoffel's hall last Thursday evening, attended by a large audience, every chair in the hall being taken and many persons being compelled to stand. The sta^e was beautifully decorated. A white background all around the in­ side of the stage was covered with green branches, while a row of palms across the front added to tne picture. On a white background stretched across the stage, with purple letters, were the words "Launched but not anchored," the class motto. Five elegant rocking chairs were arranged iu a semi circle across the middle of the stage and were occupied by the graduates. Gasoline lights were used, thus Adding vto the beauty of the seme. It must, be most gratifying to the superintendent and the class to know that such a splendid and high class pro­ gram could be given v.-ithout asking for help outside of the school. Tne High School Aerial Quartette opened the pro­ gram with '"Love of Liberly" march. This orchestra has been the pride of the Hchools and well may it be. Some very pretty selections were played during the evening After prayer by Rev. S. W. Lauck, pastor of the M. E. church, the saluta­ tory by Nina Mae Colby followed, which is printed below in fuli: SALUTATORY. -. With grateftil hearts, we bid yon- all a welcome here to-day, Who come to Learning's sacred shrine, a tribute meet to pay. The golden days of school have fled to join t.he phantom past, And now our happy, crowning day, in beauty shines at last v For some time we have been living in a miniature world of our own, forming the characters we are to retain for life and preparing ourselves for the men and women of this busy world of ours - -to work for the interests of a bright and glorious land for "blessings are not free; they do not fall in listless hands. By toil the soul must prove its steadfast purpose over all- We have climbed the ladder of learning, step by step, but we fully realize that we are far below the topmost round--however, we are happy that we have completed our school work, because it is the final exercise of our course, wherein we have toiled to­ gether with but few clouds to obscure the brightness and sunshine of life's joy­ ous morning. Much that is past we may regret-- what is beyond we know not, but never- c . n s i i i < Sl.'l'KKL\TKM)KXT OF SCHOOLSlD NEW BUSINESS BLOCK. Anton Schneider will Bnlld on.Xots Hear the River. " ' Anton Schneider, of Chicago, has purchased-lot one and thirty-six feet of the north part of lot 4 block 19, being situated on the cornor opposite J. J. Buch'8 place, where the big fire oc­ curred some years ag~. The property was purchased of Paul Brown, of Chi­ cago, the consideration being $1100. It is one of the most desirable corner busi­ ness lots on the east side. Mr. Schneider expects to erect a large, modern business block and conduct a store Just what line of goods he will handle is not yet known. High School Alumni. Members of the High School Alumni and invited friends spent a pleasant evening at the school building Tuesday. A short program was rendered which was greatly appreciated. Charades were also a source of considerable amusement during the evening. Ice cream and cake were served in lieu of the customary banquet. The Alnmni should perfect a permanent organiza­ tion, there art now enough members to make such a plan expedient. Sherman Hospital Receives 95OO. v Elgin Courier: Mrs. E. H. Walker, who died a few days ago at Lake Gene- ya, left provisions in her will that $500 should be given to the Sherman hospi­ tal. Mrs. Walker was a former mem­ ber of the Woman's club, and the money which she left to the institution comes at a time when it is most acceptable. theless we bid yon be with us in this, our farewell to school days. To you we owe much, as it is thru your influence that the public schools are open to us so that we may gain edu­ cation, • . ** Thru the untiring efforts and cheer­ ing words of our faithful teachers we have been able 10 complete our course which seemed difficult and at times im- jtossible^-to them we wish to tender our heartfelt thanks and by our lives hereafter repay them for their earnest efforts, Altho our class is composed of pu­ pils coming from.different schools, the best of feeling has always prevailed. Our paths may lie in different directions in the future but we will ever remem­ ber each other with affection and re­ spect. Launched but not anchored. May each bark be steered-by a heart and mind directed by God's o'ershadowing love, to an anchorage where peace and good­ will abouud. Again we wish to extend yon ft. most hearty weloome. • * * Miss Colby's essay, "Seed Time and Harvest," followed the salutatory. It is a broad subject and would cause the best writer to pause before touching pen to paper. Miss Colby's effort, how­ ever, showed that she had devoted much thought to the matter, and handled it nicely. She has a clear voice and her deivery throughout was good. The vocal solo by Miss Florence Howe vfoas well rendered. Miss Howe has a sweet alto voice and it is always a pleasure to bear her sing. The violin solo by Edwin Evanson, with Miss Caesie Eldredge as accompan-' ist, was encored heartily. Though young in year* Edwin handles the bow with considerable skill. "Edgar Allen Poe" was the subjeot selected by Miss Bel (iallaher. She told of Foe's life, as a devoted husband, a drunkard, and a genius through all. His was a peculiar career and Miss Gal- laher depicted his life in an able man­ ner. Her reading of the complete poem, "The Raven," was exceptionally good, it being evident that she had not only committed the words but thoroughly understood the feelings of the poet when he wrote the lines. Her gestures were easy and graceful and expression good. The voeal duet by Misses Harriet Latnphere and Zue Gallaher was very good. l»oth yonng ladies having strong, clear voices. Miss Birdie Small's essay on "Making a^Life" was a production worthy of any person's pen. Those who gave her their attention could fully reaize that there is more in this world for each and every fcne of us if we wonld only accept that which is onrs in the right light The trouble with the human race is that we do not grasp the opportunities- when they present, themselves. "In an­ ticipation of the dream tieasurea of to morrow, we spurn the treasures within the grasp to-day." In the above sen­ tence Miss Small spoke volumes. The essay was well worded and thoughtful­ ly constructed. The valedictory by Miss Small follows: VALEDICTORY. As we gathe. here to-night to show, in a measure, the appreciation and grat­ itude we feel toward those who have made it possible for us to occupy this position, it is with mingled feelings of pleasure and pain 'that we realise tfcat our high school days are over. We cannot but regret that the glad free school days have passed, but at the same time the bright aspirations and dreams df youth fill our hearts with joy that now our lives as men and women have begnn--with hope that the worl< may be better for our having lived, and given to it the best that is in us. How gladlv and thankfully do wi turn aside for a little while to night, to express our gratitude to those who have given us the educational advantages on which depend our future success--the "sunken piers" on which we will ever strive to build, firm and strong and true. Our hearts speak the thanks, kind friends, which our lips fail to express. May we ever during our lives, by en­ couraging others passing thru the days of work and endeaver which we have completed and by helping on to the ex tent of our ability every educational ad­ vancement, show that our gratitude is sincere--that we have not forgotten what we owe to you, the board of edu­ cation, and to the people whom you rep- present. W hen it comes to our teachers, we pause and look backward over the events of our school life. Can we but wondei at their patience, their kindness, theii perseverance during these years of work and study? Surely, teachers, if you knew the respect and admiration we feel for yon--the glatitude of each Jonng heart for the daily example you ave placed before us--the higher and nobler ideals of life which you have giv­ en-- yo" would realize that your efforts have not been unappreciated. And as we turn to bid farewell to oui schoolmates--to those who are soon to take our place, it is with a feeling ot gratitude that our lives have been per mitted to come in contact with theirs-- that they have so often by their presenot and words helped and encouraged us. With the regret and sorrow that we feel at parting with schoolmates and teachers comes the consciousness that at a class, united in aim and purpose, we shall exist no lo*ftger. Now we are be ginning to feel that we are trul} launched on the sea of life. But alwaye there will lie tender thoughts and mem­ ories of the school days we have spent together preparing to meet the tempests and storms of life which we realize mus; me our way, as well as to enjoy tb» fair weather and sunshine of life. So let each of us struggle ever onward, on ward, onward, that when our Fathei sh ill say "It is enough, come up high­ er" we may cast our anchor with the pe&Qe and joy of those whose lives have not b^enflived in vain. Samuel Zimmerman was the only boy in the class and he naturally chose tnasculine subject, that is, a subject which appeals more to the imaginatioi: of the American bov than the girl "Our Army and Navy." Samuel is ful. of patriotism and his description of the prowess of the American on land an<. sea would have given a Spaniard the chills in no time. He told of t'ie earl) victories of the nation when the navj consisted of a "lot of old tubs," of th» later achievements with the iron clads. He gave tne officers credit for their head work and bravery, but did not fail t» praise the men behind the guns. The cornet solo by Dick Walsh, with Mrs. T. J. Walsh as accompanist, wat> proi.ably one of the most interesting numbers on the program. He rendered the triple tongue solo "Lizzie Polka' in a manner that few professionals could criticise. He responded to th»r encoro with a very pretty and difficult selection. He used a new Conu Con­ queror cornet which his parents had ri cently given him. It is one of the in the world. Thfe Junior address by Miss Elizabeth Mc-Gee and Senior response by Miss Agnes Stevens were full of life. Each, as representative of her class, expressed her regrets at parting in well choseit words, and brought out pleasant rem- inescences of the past. The following is, in part, -the addres4 by Prof. Fisher, in presenting the di\ plomas: The idea that life exists for life is re­ flected throughout the whole of crea­ tion. This does not mean that the high­ er forms shall destroy the lower, that the powerful states shall be the oppress­ ors of the weak, that the predatory rich shall despoil the working man, nor do we refer to that form of life where one kind lives at the expense of the other, displaying purely parasitism, but rather that hopeful view in which one species performs service, not only to those of its own kind, but even to those of other species. The selfishness in human con­ duct may well be put to shame by the social spirit exhibited by certain ani­ m a l s . * * * * « « There are conditions governing ani­ mal life, in which, the naturalists tell us, they live together and neither suf­ fers from the presence of the other. They live in harmony and presumably to their mutual advantage. If not in- HTGH SOIIOOTj CLASS OF 1903 M a v Nuia Mac ( iiitiy M vi tn lici <•: Samuel Louis Zimmerman Hirflii timately associated and there is no mut­ ual advantage the association is merely commensalism; if very intimate, with oo-operatiye and marked advantage, the association is symbiotic. It is par­ ticularly these conditions that we wish to look squarely in the face, analyze, and *ee if ours is the spirit of modern education, or if we are as the "broad expanse of India and China with here and there a single missionary trying to oreak the ice of paganism." * * * * We believe the conditions are right for the development of an educational spirit in our community which will leave us forever heirs of that modern education we now possess and enjoy. To do this there must be a correlation, a synthetic construction, of all educa­ tional forces. The principal factors are the church, the home, the public libra­ ry, the newspaper, art museum and the civil state with its well established laws protecting life and property. The -;huroh with its high ideals, self-denial, helpful ministrations and constant ap­ peal to the higher spiritual nature, must be considered as a mighty educa­ tional factor. The church buildings all over the world, conceived in the high­ est types of architecture, their towers iK)inting upward, are the visible ex­ pressions of those deeper feelings that are inspired and developed through the ministry of the church. The home, A'ith its teuder, parental care, with its love at the hearth, with its industry and intelligence, with that air of cult­ ure and devotion at the altar which makes it, as Holland says, "The sweet­ est type of Heaven," contributes a fun damental element to education. The school -this the grand state of Illinois supports, having both the moral and legal right to protect herself against ignorance, and demands that all her children shall acquire an education. gloom the spirit of brotherhood? Co­ operation, then, is the word. Eliot, at the close of twenty-five years as presi­ dent of Harvard university, said his leading aim had l>een "to secure co-op­ eration." The vitality of this word! Ancient and mediaeval writers pleaded for it---modern writers are pleading for it to-day, and we belive it the potent factor in education. Industrial, religi­ ous and educational co-operation should stolid together as a unit. * * * * * Seniors, representing the board of ed­ ucation, it is my pleasure to deliver to you these parchments. Certainly, you have been and are tonight a credit to our school, which you have so well and nobly represented. As you discoursed on "Seed Time and Harvest" "Mak­ ing a Life," "Edgar Allen Poe" and "Our Army and Navy," our thoughts were directed to what one might term two forms of education, representing the menial, whose highest ambition was to make something, and the noble­ man, whose ideal was to be something. The menial is concerned to perform a share in the service of the community as each jiart of a machine may fill its place in the work of that machine. The nobleman's ideal, howeyer imperfectly carried out, is to develop his life. He is no part of a whole but an independ­ ent whole, complete in itself and able to stand by itself. Your work through­ out the year (xhough words lightly spoken and deeds carelessly done have at times swerved your course), has proven to us that you belong to that class of noblemen whose ideal is to be something. A man is described by his ambition. If this ambition is the ac­ cumulation of wealth, he is a slave of selfishness; if pleasure, he lives for the transient; if fame, he will stoop to please. To live for wealth, pleasure or fame is to live for the present. Let us HIGH SCHOOL AERIAL QUARTET PRINCIPLE AND POLIC*, DISTINCTION BETWEEN TWO HOT OFTEN EXPLAINED. If the Beginner In BatineM is Honest Sim­ ply Because it P»ya, He liny Become IMithouent in the Eptd. *Sfig Congressman Lorimer, in his address- to the graduates of Ewing college last Thursday evening, said; "Education in itself will not mafcl you successful in life, but it is a spies- ' v,." did foundation. Bnt there are other el»- t j ments essential to success. Great coajr-. ' age is required. Yon must do right for right's sake. The old saying that hon- KM etty is the best policy is the wrong the* ory on which to begin in the world. If you begin life on the theory thai on*: should be honest because it pays the beet you are establishing yourself upon a ' foundation that will not hold the struct­ ure. The tinn> will surely come whett , it will seem to be more profitable to do a dishonest act. The foundation will fall away and the structure topple over, - because you started out on the wrong theory. But if yon begin life with : determiuation to be honest at any cost^ 'J to make any sacrifice because it is right# then you place yourself upon a founda­ tion that is as strong and impregnable V as the rock of Gibraltar." Here is a distinction between prinoi- \ pie and policy not often explained in business circles. "Honesty is the beat v. policy" has often been quoted to encour­ age 1H\VS to be honest. Honesty is gooil . c-v.-'S as a policy, but it is infinitely better as ft M principle. - .-'3.^; Much of our business fabric is built on the theory that it pays to be honesV but here is a man who insists that thft. theory is likely to prove weak under thft hard tests of life. If the beginner in business is honest- simply because he believes it pays, he may become dishonest because it pajw better, says the T-ibune. Therefore, Mr, Lorimer urged the graduates of Rwing college to be honest at any cost, to do right for right's sake, to practice honesty as a matter of principle, take the consequences. • >:X: w <?! •i •ji • -J > *' • , a • • • .4 '-V •r SW­ AN INTERESTING PROGRAM. By Pnplla of the Schools Town>hi|ii,' of McHenf)*v'.' .4 The entertainment givett ai StolfelV " hall Monday evening by representatives - from the various schools of the township was well worth hearing, but there w4UT,. a very small andience in attendance^ , compared with what there should hat* : been. S• Every number of the program had been prepared with care. The Ring- wood school was well represented on the program and in the audience, as were other districts. This may be the proper place to say something about the Ring* wood school. Prof. F. W. Cole, super- . intendent of the school at that place haft been the correspondent for The Plain* dealer and as a consequence his modesty has prevented him saying anything about the good work that has bee® . going on in his district. Bnt the edit<* -r has learned from several sources that * the school there is in excellent condition. Prof. Cole is a studious, bright young man, fnll of vim and ambition, and he* has not failed in infusing some of thia into the school. We are informed that Mr. Cole will not teach in Ringwood * next year; a fact that is much regretted by the pupils and citizens as well. Miift Bertha Baldwin has been an able assist* ant in the school. In the Ostend school Emery Kimball has just closed his first year as a teacher and has given the best of satisfaction. In the Sherman district Miss Jennie BL Smith has proven herself to be a thor* ough disciplinarian and instructor aad' her work is appreciated by the direct*-., ors. Miss Charlotte Madden has made a good record in the Hall district The Johnsburgh school under the direction of the Sisters Benedicta and M. Borgift in excellent shape. • *1 • •: .r>i' ' X- • * WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN United States Department Report For the Week KndlnK J one 8. Ski Dick Waslh Samuel Zimmerman Edwin Evanson Miss Cassle Eldredge . Carleton Boss i ,\v 5>»" : Is it not, then, a central factor? Even mom then the church or home, assisting the individual iu acquiring virtues, both private oues, as temperance and pru­ dence, and public ones, as veracity, be­ nevolence and justice. Thus it moral­ izes the child, establishing a moral and virtuous condition of the mind, such a disposition of the will, and, in connec­ tion with this, of the feelings' and thoughts, as will subserve the ends of morality. Th' constant appeals made to the best efforts of the child make the school pre-eminent among educational forces. Without speaking in detail of the other educational forces, who dares question that the library is not an in­ spiration for the community; the news­ paper an ever active advocate for the better things of life; the art museum appealing to our aesthetic nature, and the state, flashing aoross the rifted •1.- ' V, ; •• ^ r" • • with Bishop Spaulding feel that "To live for common ends is to be com­ mon ; The highest faith still makes the high- set man; For we grow like the things our souls |)6li6V6 And rise or sink as we aim high or low." * * • * * . According to Patrick's ideal life, ideals are to realities as cause to effect, hence the progress of the world depends upon the ideals of the masses, The ideal is the ever movable star that kind­ ly advances as we approach it; it is the unattainable which has attained the present; it is that njxm which the in­ tellectual and moral condition of the future depends- * * * * Intellect guides the world; it opens the (Continued on page four) 2T Rainfall occurred practically over thfti entire state every day during the weelf, to Friday, inclusive. The amounts vai-- 1 ied from light to heavy showers. Thft . amount was slightly deficient in tne cen^ / tral district in the lake portion and ijjjpv 4 the southern district. The temueraturfj was slightly below normal, and the. • weather cloudy except Sunday. Field . work has been almost entirely suspended -;: and in consequence weeds have begun V vigorous growth. "f M In accordance with previously eaa--£^ pressed expectations to the contrary, all corn is not yet planted. Thecoutiuuoup' * V rains caused suspension of all field work£' v O11 account of the thoroughly saturated ; * condition of the soil, the completion of > the work will be delayed for several days. The plant above ground has at^; 're­ tained a good stand, but mnch rrplant*-' /«• ing will be necessary. The crop neede.-, ' cultivating -conditions having been far* ••• - orable for growth of weeds. Oats show decided improvement, wh'le many correspondents note an un­ even and thin condition of the crop, a great majority report favorably, and' state the condition to be improving or •doing well, with promise of a fair yield. Strawberries are yielding a good crop in the northern and the central districts*,. Blackberries and raspberries will bt» plentiful. Except in the southecft trict the ontlook for apples is fair. r . I "What Shall We Eat *" • Every day the same old question* > $ What shall we eat for breakfast, for ' VjL luncheon, ft>r dinner? assails with mo-i notonous regularity the patient house- < A wife who seeks to provide good hying- ,;,A; for the family in agreeable variety at a. moderate cost. There is a daily depart- ^ meut in The Chicago Record-Herald which is intended to answer this que«- , tion satisfactorily every day in the year. -y&Z It is entitled "Meals for a Day," and pro- * u vides menus for the three meals ever d a y , w i t h t h e n e c c e s s a r y r e c i p e s . T h e e e t 3 . . . menus and recipes are carefully selected^ by The Record-Herald's household eA»- itor. and cash prizes are awarded to th«-"^pKr.; best that are received. Housewives everywhere are invited to participate*. in the competition. For full partic-» ulars see the "Meals for a Day' de» partment in the Chicago Record-Herald,1 .V 5 Chronic bronchial troubles and sum* , ^ , m e r c o u g h s c a n b e q u i c k l y r e l i e v e d U H ! * - , cured bv Foley's Hooey nd Tftr. M|*' by N. H. Peteech. is 4; s'iy