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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-11-15

on farm to see fine young chicken
or turkey allowed to struggle around
in the dirt with it's neck wrung until
it is soiled; then it is hung up until
it is convenient to pick it. Then it
is put into a pan and boiling water
poured over it, A chicken or turkey
that is to be dressed should be put
in a handy coop or basket with clean
litter and kept from food for twenty
four hours. 1t may have water to
drink, as this washes the intestines
beautifully clean. When all is in
readiness for the picking it should
have it's feet tied together and re-
ceive a blow on the head to stun it
before the "stick' is made, or it may
simply be stuck without stunning;
but it must be remembered that the
ca sier the death, the easier it will be
to pluck, as the birds will clench
their feathers tightly when in pain
and they are hard to pull out. If the
bird is intended for home use it may
have a heavy blow on the head with
the blunt side of an AK but as this
sometimes destroys the appearance it
is better to learn to make good
"stick" The "stick" consists of an
incision with a sharp penknife from
the inside of the roof of the mouth
through the thin bone of the skull
and into the brain. The bird should
be plucked Immediately. Some dres-
sers will entirely denude the carcass
in few turns of the hand. An ex-
pert picker will have all the proper
feathers out in less than a minute
For an exhibit the wing feathers are
left on the second joint, a good ruff
of feathers on the neck, all the head
feathers and a small ruff on each leg.
A capon has row of feathers left
on the thighs. The head is laid
around the left side and the legs and
wings pressed up tight to the body
where the breast is pumped up as
high as possible. A little fresh pars-
ley arranged around the bird is a
great improvement.
(Mrs.) OCTAVIUS ALLEN. .
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-11-15
Starting in Poultry Business.

I have a place on the east side OF
Lake Washington, with western expos
ure. on which | am thinking OF start
ing a chicken ranch.
Will you oblige me with information
on the following points?
What is the best time of the year
to start?
What is the best breed of chickens
for laying, also for boilers for the
market?
Starting in a comparatively small
way, what would be the best number
of chickens to start with?
Would you advise an absolutely
pure breed. or would cross bred ones
be better?
Can you inform me what is the best
incubator and mother? An early
reply will oblige.-Mrs. E. e. Warvel.
Answer-If the plan is to set the
eggs under hens we would advise Sc
curing early Matched pullets OF some
setting breed, in the fall, get them
to laying as early as possible and
when they become brOOdy in January,
place under them for Matching eggs
from some pure bred Rocks or Wyan-
dots. If Matching is done with lncu-
bator, January and February are good
months in which to make the start.
The Leghorns are unsurpassed as
layers, while for layers and broilers
the Plymouth Rocks have no superb
ors. Pure bred fowls are advisable,
since by judicious handling they can
be kept from retrograding. The cross
bred fowl is no better in any respect,
and the fact that generally speaking
those who become engaged in the
business for any length of time de-
eide upon and hold to some pure
breed or breeds, would indicate that
such are found to be more profitable
than are the cross breeds.
My experience is confined to Cyph-
ers IncubatOrs and brOOders. l like
them.-H l.. Blanchard.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-11-15
The Natural Conditions

To secure eggs from hens one must
learn from nature, by observing the
habits of the BIRDS in their natural con-
dition. In many cases the young
birds must be fed by their parents, as
with pigeons. In others the mother
assists the young to seek their food,
as in the case of the wild Likely and
quail. Both classes have been do
mesticated The barnyard fowl as
sits it's young to seek food, and the
pigeon feeds it's young. Birds when
feed their young hatch but few at
time and work industriously to feed
them, while the others, like the COM
mon hen, can be induced to lay
large number of eggs before she be-
gins to incubate. The wild birds
seek what animal food they need. The
demand for animal food by domestl
Gated fowls is greater; not that there
is more animal food required for the
support of the young of the domestic
bird, but because of the constant de-
mand of certain substances which en-
fer into the composition of the large
number of eggs produced during the
wear. Do our hens have that animal
food? 1t is safe to answer to the
contrary in the majority of cases.
During the warmer period of the year
fowls secure for themselves a fair
supply, but they often have too linn
tied an allowance in winter, when
they should have it in the greatest
abundance. With grain they are fully
supplied, as it is a convenient feed,
but of the very substances which WILL
above all others, most promote egg
production, they are allowed but lit
tie If man can make an animal or
bird by selection, and adapt it to his
purposes, he should be able to under
stand it's requirements. The domesti-
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-11-15
Dressing Poultry for Market.

Among the dressed poultry exhibits
at the agricultural shows | noticed
a great number of birds that had been
scalded. l do not know whether this
actually disqualifies the bird that is
exhibited, but I noticed that in no
case was prize awarded to
scalded fowl At any rate it is
great mistake to scald birds that are
to be picked, and if any one doubts
this let him pour boiling water over
an already picked carcass and watch
the skin shrivel up. One of the most
important points to be observed in
a table bird is to keep the skin in
condition. 1t is not at all unusual
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-11-15

gets her toll and WEAKNESS Then a
sudden movement sends thrill of pain
through her and she realizes that though
love may tighten labor it cannot tighten
pain.
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Favorite Prescription as it has done me SO much
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N. c., Box Ioe. "I was swollen so could hardly
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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-11-15
p O ULT r 7
HI. l.. BLANCHARD

Communications for this department are
solicited. Personal experiences detailed and
questions prove of great benefit. Write to
H. L. Blanchard at Hadlock, Wash, or
direct to The Ranch, Seattle.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-11-15

Gated bird is more prolific than the
wild one, and demands more food, as
we'll as a greater variety, but the wild
bird has the privileges of selecting its
food, while the domesticated bird is
governed entirely by conditions OF do
mestication, though also compelled to
follow natural laws.
Lice in Winter
In winter the lice must be fought
and kept down, or they will annoy
the fowls and prevent laying. When
the birds are lousy they begin to
droop and sometimes refuse food. Els
pecially is such the case with chicks
When the bird does not appear to be
we'll and tries to dust itself frequently
it is a sure sign of lice. Such lice are
generally the large kind and may be
found on the heads and necks. At
night carefully observe them on the
roost, and if they appear restless or
uneasy it will be because the red lice
from under the roosts are crawling up
and beginning their nights work.
Lice may be found in the cracks, I'M
der the roosts, in the droppings on
the floor and on the hens. BY care
fully noticing the actions of the hens
one will soon learn to know when lice
have made an appearance. CHICKS
simply droop, have disease OF the
bowels from debility and perish. A
cheap remedy is found in kerosene,
which may be used freely. Pour 1T
out like water, if necessary, every
where. so that it can find it's way into
all the cracks and crevices. Let the
under sides of the roosts receive at
tention as we'll as the upper sides and
allow no lice to escape. Dust the
feathers of the hens and chicks with
insect powder, blowing it we'll into the
feathers and amounting the head and
neck with a mixture of kerosene, lard
and crude petroleum. The nests es-
necially should be overhauled. Re-
neat the work two or three times and
always give the birds plenty of fine
drv dirt for busting, as it is by the
dust bath that they drive the lice
from their bodies.
Bones and Meat
Green cut bones are not used as
extensively as they should be, because
Grain can be obtained with less diff
Guilty and at a minimum cost, but as
egg PRODUCING LudCOlldl CIO COiiS ~ 100
superior to grain and does not COST
more than grain in some sections
The cutting of the bone into available
sizes is now rendered an easy matter,
as the bone cutter is within reach OF
all. Bones fresh from the butcher
contain more or less meat, ami the
more of such meat the better, as 1t
will cost no more per pound than the
bone, while the combination OF Dotn
meat and bone is an excellent food
from which to produce eggs. II the
farmer can get two extra eggs per
week from each hen during the WIN
ter he will make large profit. Even
if the product of each hen can be IN
creased one egg per week, that one
egg will pay for all the food that Will
be consumed by the hen, and 1t there
fore pays to feed the substances that
will induce the hens to lay. II the
hens are consuming food and yet are
producing no eggs they will cause
loss to their owner and this happens
every winter on a large number or
farms where the hens receive plenty
of food but not the proper kind
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-11-15

Catalogue free of the best Brown W y,
and Bun Leghorns, Minorcas. Brahmas' d. oktb
Rocks. FRED A. JOHNSON, b1s 3. o'''
st. Tacoma, Wash.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-11-15

Gated bird is more prolific than the
wild one, and demands more food, as
well as a greater variety, but the wild
bird has the privileges of selecting it's
food while the domesticated bird is
governed entirely by conditions of do
mestication, though also compelled to
follow natural laws.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-06-16

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The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-06-16

Young women especially do not reaii1s
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The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-06-16
RIJSINE SIS LOCAL

DIPS pickles at FlummerfeltS.
Can nr,d.how Bros. q co. for cot tage
0cc III loft
doors.
fyou wart a garden tract See H.
Lee Purdin.
purdin ha, some choice tracts for
sale. See him. -'V'
Now is the time to get a nice tract
If land close in, see l'urdin. ol Z'tl'
4 GOOD place to trade Bradsha"
Bros. q Co.
leo Cream for sale, wholesale and re-
tail at the Palace. Special prices on
large quantities.
Miss Johanson has opened dress
,.I.i,,,r n,rlor in room 9 EIolOlulu block
and viil he clad TO serve her lazy lflehu9
Ask your grocer for "Dlamond or
com Best" both patent Hours. NaIIs
action guaranteed or money reluhueu'
Room, to rent, furnished and uu-
furnished. Price reasonable. Apply
500 East Third street. -i'-'
Buy your doors, windows, monldineS
and finishing lumber of bradshaw Bros
"'',' left
y Co.
Ask your grocer for "Diamond, or
"Our Best" both patent hours. oatis
faction guaranteed or money REFUNDED
WASTED \ team for light ROAD
work for their keep. Might buy II
suited. MIN
\ large lot Of fancy chinaware ana
dinner sets will be closed out at COS. COSY
for the next sixty days. at w ms
BAZAAR. Sow is the time for bargains
Go and sec the cuts and price OF the
best material for gravcotonea, statuar!'
nr monument, of any kind, at WINS
~ y, '''o,' Aft
bazaar.
We have the only Government
pc.,llo,iun. SMOOTH Bore ,ectlfylng
camera in the state. Smooths out all
wrinkle, and giyes everybody rose
bud mouth pAUTZkE'N ART STUDIO
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-06-16
Frank and Brus,,

The Spokesman.Revlev mi.
to the consideration Of voten
John L. Wilson's Seattle n.,
reminds it's readers ~
'rhat the latest republicans, IT,.
vention, by a decisive VOTE -
indorse the proposition to e emt
party to any railroad comm,..''
therefore, GAVE IT'S DISApps,.
SO FAR AS IT COULD M,
PROPOSITION" "S
There you have the truth H.,
confessed and brutally STATED
lows that any promise Or s,,...
which may be held out to Ill.,
that Mead and the other rsllr.,,
inees Of the Farrell conveptio, a.
ed, would contribute in any v, ,s
commission cause will be put,
to deceive the people.
The issue in this state, as en-.
by wilson's paper, is clear On, :,
mistakable. Shall the state n \,
ington throw restraints s,op,l
powerful transportation comm.
shall it leave them wholly irwy,
as they please with individual, t.
and communities?
That is the material side Of tA,,
and coupled with it the voter f,i,.
grave moral question:: Shall tbs,
control their political partie, mi
ventiOns, or yield that contnl :
audacious democratic railroad hs
thus permit the railroads to pr;
state officials, control legisl.tir
drive into retirement every pubhr
OF courage and devotion To duy
dares to make a stand for Justin
common decency?
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-06-16
Peoples Party State ConvsAd'i

Edward Clayson, Sr., state org'al
of the peoples party OF the "a
Washington, has called a state lnS'-
for June IS, 1904, at Elk's ball. @'
2nd and Pike street, Seattle, W''
delegates to the nationa! con'ealA
be held in Springfield, Ills, 'as'
1904, and for such other actlonsD
come properly before the mee''s
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-06-16

She is perplexed about conditions OF
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She thinks of the family physician. But
her delicate nature slrinks from the
questions she might be called upon 70
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she drifts along while every day time
tightens the letters OF disease.
Young women instinctively know that
certain conditions are abnormal. They
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The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-06-16
For State Treasurer.

The Portland Oregonian aisrs
ago contained an article recomuss
X. Lee Purdin of Ellensburg b.
nomination for state treasurer ri
democratic ticket.
Nothing of political import could,
the Express man greater pleasure
to have the privilege Of supporia,l
Purdin for the position.
Nearly II years ago knew hlnt
as a model high school student !;
that time | have watched bis ss
closely, and am supremely happy
able to say all the good words xi
a young man who deserves all lheF
things that can be said Of him, or
can come to him.
BY hard work and strict integrr
has obtained, not only the goMH
a host of people in central Washing
but is now treasurer Of Kittita CO...
The position came to him wilhaa
seeking. He has not only acaai
himself creditably in the position
has discharged the duties Of the 9th
faithfully, that he is now aproui'
candidate for an important state o
The Express is for r. Lee PuNH
Ellensburg for state treasurer
Express.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-06-16
The Heart Cl'y Of the
MOtherleSS Maiden.

sMother. ocr back from that -choless shore
And take MT again III your arms as ct y'Tc'
When the mother is taken from the
home, the loss falls heavily on each
member of the family. But i'll time
kindly Nature heals the wounds, dulls
the memory, and comforts the heart.
The little girl turns anew to her dolls
and her plays and her mother becomes
memory. The real loss that She has
sustained comes to her much later IN
life, when standing with reluctant feet
where wo,nanhood and girlhood meet"
she feels the need of mothers counsel.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-06-16

Will Iltl OUT III Il |tlN
short time that she has been mistaken
by putting her trust in hone doctors !
hal been sick for eight years unUl 50
months ago commenced with Or. 4. Y
Iierce's medicine and it brought me
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a great many women who have take,
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ious local treatments, cOnsi .-.d uccus
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The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-06-16

John Holtz. who has been blind for
the past fifteen years from cataract
has had his sight restored by DR.. {. H.
Reed, the oculst. Mr.. Hotz is full of
gratitude for the recovery of his vision.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-06-16

S'fiHG q dtW 63P A|"|'f
bcdaWe 4 7pOUi0N twenty
five years ago., until SIX
months ago when | began
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ravorite Prescription and
Golden Medical DiScov'
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The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-06-16
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The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-06-16

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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-06-22
RECEIVE, FOR MRS. LEVITT.
Three Denison Ladies Hold Big Re
ceplion Thursday Afternoon at
The Gronau Residence.

Mesdames Carl Gronau. j. D..
sievers, and B. ]. Sibbert we're the
hostesses at big reception held at the
Gronau home Thursday afternoon in
honor of Mrs. A. S. Levitt of Sioux
City. Two hours for receiving the
guests were appointed, from two to
four and from four to six and over two
hundred guests attended. The color
scheme was req aud white and the
house was handsomely decorated
throughout in this design. All the
rooms we're decked in red and white
peonies and festoons of smilaX and the
color design was also carried out in the
refreshments.
-Four little girls dressed in red and
white were stationed at the door TO
admit the guests and also in the upper
hallway to usher them to the dressing
rooms. Carl Sibbert presided at the
music box in the upper hallway
throughout the afternoon.
The hostesses we're dressed IL white
and wore red ard white peonies and
ferns. They received the guests n the
reception hall beneath two large palms
and under canopy of smilax and
peonies.
The dining room was handsomely
decorated in the prevailing colors.
Festo ons draped the walls and hung