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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-30
A WORD ABOUT BOOSTS.
Some Think They Should BE Round, Other
Favor the Half-ROund.

Some Think They Should he Round, Others
Favor the HaIf-Round.
Roosts in shape should be round or
half round 1t is a question which Of
these two forms is best. We have al
ways supposed that the all-round roost
was the kind meant by nature, as the
feet of all roosting birds are so con-
structed that they naturally grasp a
round object. An Australian poultry
keeper, however, believes that roost
fiattened on the under side is preferred
by the birds. He put both kinds in
his hen house and the fowls left the
round ones for the ones that had been
partly f1attened. He believes that the
toes of the birds can grasp the latter.
kind of roost much better than the all
round ones
AS to the size of roosts, that must de-
pend somewhat on the age and size of
the bird. Most of our poultry houses
have roosts of one size, and the fowls arc
expected to like them, whether they
fit or not. A chick that weighs one
pound must certainly find some discom-
fort in cLnging to roost made for a
rooster weighing eight pounds. The
roosts of our poultry dealers vary in di-
ameter all the way from one to three
inches. What is the best size? Prob
ably it would be better to have different
sized roosts in every pen and let the
birds choose for themselves.-Farme
Review
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-30

ends of the Stats. The board in front
can be hinged to this strip if desired.
If one or two hoops on either side be
left two or three inches long, the ends
can be sharpened and forced into the
ground when placing the coop in posi-
ton. This will prevent animals or the
wind overturning it. The coop has no
bottom and can be moved to new bit
of greensward every day or two. To
keep the whole coop from spreading.
pass wires around the whole, along the
center of the middle two hoops, then
underneath to the other side, twisting
the ends of the wires when they are
brought togther-N. Y. Tribune.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-30

wide. The two outside tiers project
over the middle tier 1 inch, in order TO
make groove for chain to run in. The
post A in diagram is inches square,
hard wood, rounded off at each end to
run in bearings on floor and in overlap.
The big wheel is fastened on post high
enough for horses to walk underneath
The chain b is size heavier than com
mon pillow chain The jack in illustra-
tion is made from the gearing of an old
Buckeye mower. 1t is shown fastened
to post in barn. G. is wooden pulley
Is inches in diameter, with groove for
chain and bolted to rachel wheel, orig
inally on the main shaft of the old now
er. d is the bevel gearing and F is
wooden pulley bolted to cog wheel for
belt or rope to connect with cutting
box. \ is the Tightening pulley.
hinged at (a) with weight q attached
to keep chain taut.-Cor. Ohio Farmer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-30

about inches longer than the OUT
side ones, and about inches wide
on top-as thick as end of the tongue,
as far back as the pieces on end of
tongue extend. Use bolts, so everything
will stay.
Make the gauge the length of three
spaces and 3 or inches longer.
Hinge it to the middle runner lat c.
SO that it will turn over from one side to
the other. Make it of hard wood, to
5 inches wide, and to exactly fit in a
space between the top boards. To hinge
it, thin one end of gauge to thickness
of a small bolt, about inches longer
than width of gauge, and bend piece
of tin over bolt, and EAil both sides.
Cut notches in top boards right over
the center of runner, to let the ends
of bolt in, with a hole in one of them
for head of bolt; drive staple over head
end of bolt, close to hole, and fasten
a turn-button over the other. Thus the
gauge can be easily taken off when
not in marking use- y turn-button over
each end runner (at B and D., to hold
firm when in use.
The marking end CAY should be as
light as possible. Cut a gain about 3
inches wide so it will be evenly centered
for the next middle row. In it fasten
q piece twice as long as the width of
runner, and taper to desired width
at point Brace the marking stick by
putting a small hole about inches from
each end. Double a small wire and
put through hole and fasten; draw
tight over opposite edge of board and fas-
ten in like manner; spread the wires
and nail down solid. Raise the gauge
when turning round. Unless rows are
short, use stake, so that any devia-
ton from straight line can be seen
ahead; no measuring; simply stick
stake where marking stick starts
Ohio Farmer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-30
LIVE STOCK POINTERS.

When a horse is off his feed there is
something radically wrong somewhere.
Unquestionably the colt Is benefited
by kindness to the mare before foaling.
1t is cheap way of producing a better
colt.
Whenever disease breaks out among
the animals on a farm, it is neighborly
to give publicity to the fact and thus
put others on their guard.
In connection with the subject of
good roads it may be suggested that
wide tire wagons would aid in keeping
roads in better condition and save horse
flesh.
If mare with foal is neglected and
has, for instance, chill as the result
of such neglect, the growth of the fHtus
is checked, even if miscarriage does not
result.-Farmers' Voice.
There are too many horses in the
country that are afraid Of cars. It il
always dangerous to have a horse that
is frightened at engines, and especial
care should be taken to remedy the
weakness by familiarizing the horse
with what to it is a cause of terror.
The highest usefulness of an animal
depends to a considerable extent upon
its intelligence. a horse or COW that is
a natural fool will never do well.
Sometimes a lack of intelligence is
clearly defined in the animals that are
closely inbred Even a hog will show
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-30
FARM AND GARDEN.
GOOD CORN MARkER.
1t L. Easily Made and Does Its Work q
Perfection.

It Ii Easily Made and Does Its Work 70
Perfection.
Many may think that marking out
corn ground is a small matter, yet it
should not be so considered, because
much convenience about otherworkings
of the crop depends on straight rows,
thing that most farmers find it diff
cult to make 1 have used several sorts
of markers, but was never sure of doing
a good job till used one like that illus
trated. was SO pleased with it that 1
want others to try it, for don't think
one should be selfish with providential
success.
1t is far ahead of the four-row fold
ing marker; can ride or walk with
equal advantage, as the tongue comes
directly over the mark, giving one
great advantage over the team. The
tongue is light and easily put on.
Bolt the pieces to the tongue, which
should fit close to the sides of the run
ner, the front end of which should be
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-30
FARM HORSE POWER.

Erected on q Barn Floor and Used with
Excellent Success
1 send herewith a rough sketch of a
power erected on barn floor, which
gives good satisfaction for cutting
straw or cornfodder. The large wheel
in diagram is IL or IA feet in diameter,
made of wood. The hub of the big
wheel is feet in diameter, made of
inch boards nailed together, with
square hole in center to fit post. The
spolles, in number, are 2X4 inch
hemlocEe scantling, bolted to hub with
two A-inch bolts in each. The rim is
made of three tiers of inch boards, cut
the proper circle and about : inches
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-30
HINTS FOR BEEkEEPERS.

Bees gorged with honey never vol
unteer an attack
One of the best paints for the hive
is made by mixing white lead and white
zinc with raw oil.
The formation of new colonies should
be confined to the season when bees
are accommodating honey.
Where bees and poultry constitute
minor industries of the farm, some
buckwheat should be grown.
1t is mistake to make a practice of
extracting honey before it is ripe. II
can be refined artificially, but the nat
ural way is best
Robber bees can usually be distin-
guished from those that have been out
honestly foraging by the peculiar man.
ner in which they approach a hive.
Honey is a sweet substance secreted
by the mechanics of flowers. The color,
flavor aud qualities of it depend upon
the source from which it is gathered.
Sections of honey that are to be ex-
tracted to be used another year must
be cleaned out by the bees, or the sec
tons will be likely to contain candied
honey.
The general prosperity of bees in the
spring depends upon proper care, IA
vorable weather and plenty to eat, the
latter condition being absolutely indis-
pensable-
Having decided that certain colonies
are to be united, the first thing to
know is which has the best queen. This
ascertained. hunt out the poorest one
and kill her before uniting.
As soon in the spring a. the bees begin
to fly the entrance of the strongest col
onies should be contracted to an inch or
two, and the weaker ones so that only
a bee or two can enter at a time.
On the strength of the colonies de-
ponds the honey crop. If the colonies
are weak, double them up until strong
colony is formed, saving the best queen
and destroying the rest More brood
will be reared in one good. strong colony
than in several weak ones.-St- Louis
Republic.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-30
%eIf7S


in a poultry house more than IL to 10
inches above the floor. Mine are about
Is inches, and this allows the early
morning and late evening sunshine to
flood the floor so that the fowls can get
the benefit of it.
My laying rooms have 81 nests, and
there is room for that many more, if
needed They are made out of boot
boxes, and so arranged as to leave all
the floor space for a scratching place
for the fowls. There are rearing pens
attached also, which we like very much.
Cor. Ohio Farmer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-30
E...-yy.,kinr Farm Horses

Any-good breed of trotting horses, or
any horse which has thoroughbred
blood in its veins, can by practice be
made to walk fast No common-bred
animal can be made a fast walker A
fast walker is made by careful exercise
in that gait and it is delightful one for
a traveller if his steed walks four to
five miles an hour. 1t is also very i'm
portant to the farmer to have a fast
walking team: but it depends much on
The rider or driver whether horse ever
attains this highly esteemed quality
Farm and Home.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-30
AGRICULTURALHINTS
CUTTING POTATO SEED.
The Proper Way to DO 1t Is to Slice the
Tubers Crosswise.

The Proper Way to DO It Il to Slice the
Tubers Crosswise.
There is a right and wrong way tU
cut potato-seed, and most people cut
the wrong way. If you will take POI
tato and examine it carefully, you will
see the eyes, instead of being placed
promiscuously about the potato, are
placed in a more or less regular spiral
from stem to seed end. If potato is
split in half lengthwise after the eyes
have started in the spring, you
can see the continuation of the eyes
from where they appear on the surface
to the center of the tuber indicated by
watery streak, something after the
manner shown in the cut.
Now, if in cutting potatoes for seed
the pieces are cut straight through the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-30
Keep Everlastinely at It.

The ignorant farmer is to be pitied,
but the farmer who knows better than
he practices, and who, through sheer
laziness and lack of purpose, fails to
carry out better methods, is deserving
of the sympathy of no one Listen only
to the man who has made a success in
his chosen profession Read the words
of your favorite contributors with the
idea in your mind that they are talking
to you and not to '.the other fellow"
Be earnest, and whatever you under
take to do, do it with your might.-A.
G. Withow, in n. E. Farmer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-30
POULTRY HOUSE PLAN.
Description of q Conveniently Arranged
Two-Story Structure.

Description of q Conveniently Arrang cd
Two-Story Structure.
Here is the plan of poultry house
which built two years ago. 1t differs
SO much from any that have ever seen,
and suits me so well, that give it for
the benefit of your readers. The plan
is not my own, but a modification of one
by which my neighbor built.
My house is 12x16 feet and 10 feet
high, with shingled comb roof sided
with pine shiplap siding 10 inches wide.
put on up and down. Use six AKA posts,
10 feet high; the other frame stuff is all
2x4.
The first run of nail ties is IL inches
and the second run 60 inches from the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-30
THE FARMING WORLD.
HOMEMADE WINDMILL
put Up by q California Farmer at q Cost
of Fifteen Dollars.

put Up by q California Farmer at q Cost
of Fifteen Dollars.
We lately saw in operation on the
farm of C. p. Moore, at Geyserville, a
windmill designed and constructed by
himself whose total cost to him did not
exceed SIS. He had, however, utilized in
Reconstruction shafting and other irons
taken from an old horsepower thresh-
ing machine. Mr.. Moore wished to
pump water, and his early mining eX-
perience, before the days of machine
shops or even sawmills in the mining
districts of California, had taught him
that necessity could invent and produce
most things. AS we saw the mill work
ing there was Il very stiff wind, a2d al
most anything that was loose would
Lave to move, that days work was
hardly a fair test, but Mr.. Moore, in
formed us that it did its work right
along in almost any kind of a breeze
and that engineers on the railroad run
ming past had always told him that his
mill was working when others along the
road were at rest. As we saw it it was
forcing water through three-quarter-
inch pipe for about $50 feet with two
square turns, and raising it about 25
feet into a 50O-gallon tank. Mr.. Moore
informed US that with an ordinary
breeze it usually required about two
hours to fill the tank.
We give herewith an illustration of
such mill. The dimensions and con-
eztruction of Mr. Moore's mill are as fol-
lows:
A box of rough boards, without top or
bottom, feet by II feet and feet high,
set level and with plates of B by scant-
ling.
Across the middle of this box an inch
iron shaft from the old threshing ma
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-30
MULES FOR FARMING.
Continuous Work Seems BE = Daily
Advantage Them.

Continuous Work Seems to Be q Daily
Advantage to Them.
There is much unnecessary prejudice
against the mule. 1t exists among
those people who have had little or no
experience with this creature He is
not an extravagant eater, in the first
place. His preference is rather for the
cheaper provender and a very moderate
quantity of corn and oats. He Is built
for work, in that his looks do not sug-
gest any aristocratic tendencies. Under
sensible handling he is trained to work
in much less time than the average
horse.
He has mind of his own" and will
not always hurry on short notice; but
he is willing to plod along steadily early
and late, and thus accomplishes more
in day of heavy work than the average
horse team. No animal endures
drudgery well. Continuous work
seems to be daily advantage. When
worked steadily mule team is very re-
liable in every essential requirement.
A '1eveI head and more than "horse
sense" is characteristic of this faithful
brute. With many years experience
with them on farm the writer would
prefer that on farm of quarter sec
ton or more that three-fourths of the
teams should be mules.
With the great glut in the horse mar
ket IN recent years it would certainly
be advantageous to the general breed
ing interests if more of the horse stock
be bred to produce mules for the next
two years or more.
We may be sure that the mules win
not multiply themselves as another
generation of horses may do.
It's worth thinking about seriously.
Western Rural.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-30
COOP FOR CHICKENS.

Half of a Sugar Barrel Is All That Il
Needed to Make One.
A half of a sugar barrel, or two-thirds
of an ordinary flour barrel, cut in the
manner shown in the cut, makes an ex-
cellent chicken coop. One end is left
in and nailed tightly to the slaves be-
fore saving. A narrow strip is nailed
to the other end to hold the slaves and
hoops in place, and to receive the lower
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-30

The best systems of cropping are in
variably those which call for the most
thorough preparation of the soil.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-08-08
DELIGHTFUL SUMMER TOURS.
TWO Tours to the North via Pennsylvania
Railroad.

TWO Tours to the North via Pennsylvania
Railroad.
1t is tedious to lay out a tour for ones
self, for invariably expense doubles. and some
petty travelling annoyances brought about by
an oversight mar what should have been Il
pleasant trip. 1t is II pleasure to have every
thing arranged Systematically before depart
ing, thus obviating unnecessary expenses as
Inconvenience. To this end the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company first inaugurated person.
aly-conducted tours, maintained them ut the
highest possible standard of excellence. and
gave them an opportune season, after careful
study as to desirable dates and every neces-
sary detail.
| For the convenience of those who seek the
most attractive way of spending II Summer
| holiday. the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
has arranged two delightful tours to the
North under the personally-conducted tour
list system, July q and August IS. The
points included in the itinerary and the
country traversed abound in natures beau
ties. Magnificent scenery begins with the
journey, and ends only with its completion
The names of the places to be visited are
familiar to ALL No matter how much may he
expected, one cannot be disappointed in Wat
kins Glen, Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands.
Quebec, Montreal, Au Sable Chasm. Lakes
Chnmplan and George, Saratoga, or the
Highlands Of the Hudson.
Each tour will be in charge of one of the
companys tourist agents, assisted by an en-
pcrienced lady as chaperon. whose especial
charge will be unescorted ladies.
The rate OF 800 from New York, Brooklyn,
Newark, Trenton, Philadelphia, Harrisburg,
Baltimore and Washington. covers railway
and boat fare fort the entire round trip, paror-
ear seats. meals en- route, hotel entertainment
transfer charges. carriage hire fact, every
item OF necessary expense.
Tickets purchased and not used will be re
deemed at full amount paid If presented
personally or by letter at the General Office
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia. not later
than two days before the respective dates of
departure.
For detailed itinerary. tickets, or any adj
ditional information address Tourist Agent,
Pennsylvania Railroad Company. 1886 Broad
way, New York; $50 Fulton Street, Brooklyn;
Room Al, Broad Street Station, Phladel-
phia.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-08-08
PROVIDING FOR AGE.

The pleasure produced by an extrava-
CANT expenditure of money by no means
cOmpensates for the future miseres of a
wasted income, squandered fortune or
decayed constitution. There is every in
ducement offered by reason and self-interest
to make us careful of our means against
the days of adversely and the decay of life !;
because i'll old age we most need those
comforts which only money can procure; a
comfortable home and the indispensable
necessaries of life and some of its luxuries
in our closing days, are required by ALL as
they approach the verge of the tomb
Perhaps no more pitiable spectacle can
be seen. as recent event reminds us, than
that which is presented by either an aged
man or woman, who, having spent their
substance amid the alluring gaieties of
youth, are reduced to an utterly helpless
position, compelled to exist upon the gen
crosby or charity of others, and to be at
once ridiculed and derided.
The same principle of prudence which
makes it necessary for man to provide
against the wants and infirmities of age,
should prompt him against the nroads of
disease, the seeds of which are sown by
dissipation and folly. The CONCENTRATIONS
and self-reproaches of a broken-down spend
thrift are pitiable indeed, and he looks
back with bitter and never-ceasng regret
on the ill-spent days and the wasted for
tune of the past.
Are you rich? See that at least portion
of your wealth is securely guarded agains,
the vicissitudes of life. Are you poor? Let
industry be your guard, lest you need the
bread of life; and in wanting that, toe
many seek paths that lead to misery and
perdition. Strive not to he the object Of
pity or charity, while you have limbs tc
toll, imagination to suggest, or health tC
labor. Independence of others is true lib
erality; pecuniary obligation is slavery
indeed. Get money honestly, aid thu
wretched and save iudiciously.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-08-08
1T IS THE UNEXPECTED THAT
HAPPENS.

"Dd you put stamp on the letter
gave you this morning.
"A stamp? Certainly: OH, yes.
couldn't send it, you know, without a
stamp
and you mailed it, them
"Who, me? Why, of course"
''Let me take your coat and dust off the
collar
"My coat? No, thank you. haven t
time"
"You have plenty of time. Hand me
the coat. ~
Unwillingly he removed the garment
and reluctantly he handed it to her. There
was flash Of triumph in her eyes. She
ran her hand into his breast pocket and
drew it forth-empty.
There was no letter there.
Then she tossed the coat back to him
and turned on her heel. -Washington
star.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-08-08

For your Protection. -Catarrh 'cures' in
liquid form to he taken internally, usually
contain either Mercury or lodide of rotasSa
or both, which are injurious if too lsng
taken. Catarrh is local, not blood dis
ease, caused by sudden changes. Cold in
the head causes excessive flow OF lnucus
and if repeatedly neglected, the results of
catarrh will follow, and oftentimes an Of
fensive discharge. Elys Cream Balm is
the acknowledged cure for these troubles
and contains no murcury nor any injurious
drug.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-08-08

C. A. Snow & Co., Of Washington, ID. G.
patent lawyers, whose ad. is in another
column, procure patents for inventions in the
United States, Canada and Europe. They
will send printed advice about procuring
patents free to any address.
The morning times., 1896-08-25
BROKE A WORLDS RECORD.
Amateur Bovee Ties the Professional
Record for Two-tllirds of Il Mile.

BnghamtoD, y. Y, Aug 24.-Oyer 8 200
people saw Earl Bovee, OF this city, lower
the worlds amateur competitive record
for two-thirds OF a mile from l:25 10 10
1:25. at the National Circuit races at the
Bnghamton Athletic Association grounds
here today. Bovee's time ties the pro;es-
slonal record, held by Tom Cooper.
The professional riders displayed a ten.
dency to loaf in the trial heats. although
the time in the finals was fairly good
The weather conditions were well-nigti
perfect and the track as hard and smooth
as an asphalt street. Summaries:
Final heat-T TwU-thirds OF a mile, open
amateur Earl Bovee, Binghamton, won;
Il. E. Tunnic!iff, Richfield Springs, Sec
ond; George W. Thorne, Rnghamton.
third. Time, 1:2o.
Final heat-One mile. open. professional.
Otto Zeigler, won: Ray Macdonald, second:
\. C. Mertens, third. Time, 2:l1 20. F.
II. Allen, Syracuse; F. A. Mcfarland,
san Jose. Cal; A. Gardiner. Chicago; otto
Maya, Erie; A. ID. Kennedy. jr., Chicago,
and j. P Bliss, Chicago, also rode
One mile; city championship-Earl Bovee,
won. Time, 2:15 3-5.
Two-mile handicap, professional. final
heat-A. d. Kennedy, Chicago, won: otto
Maya. Erie. second: F. B. Rigby, Toledo.
o., third. Time, 4:3S 20
One-mie handicap, amateur, final heat
c. E. Tunnicliff, Richfield Springs, won
G. L. Wilson, Utica, second. II. b. Ketchum.
Binghamton, third. Time, 2:14 1-5.