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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-04-01
Essentials Necessary in Chick Rear
inQ,

Owing to extraordinary weather con-
ditions throughout the Northwest dur
ing the last two months, few hens
have become broody until late in the
season. Consequently the matches as
a rule, will be exceptionally late and
early fall layers will not be plentiful,
unless special care be given the chicks.
With high percentage OF fertlllzed
eggs. from stock of strong constitu-
ton and vigor, it is not difficult thing
to get strong, healthy chicks with the
use of either broody hen, or fncuba-
tor. The successful rearing of large
percentage of the chicks, however, is
quite another proposition. The broody
hen instinctively knows her duties con-
nected with incubation, and the opera
tor has carefully prepared instructions
for the care of his machine.
Thus far ones wits are not par
ticularly taxed in the business. But
when the hatch has taken place re-
sponsibility begins in earnest. There
is every evidence that nature PROVIDES
for the life of the chick, so far as
food is concerned, until the chick is
fully two days old. We then do not
offer the chick any food before that
age. Then the first natural food is
fine grit and dry small seeds, with
fresh water. So to follow nature we
should dispense with wet and mushy
feeds of all kinds, and initiate nature.
1t is said by many of our leading
chicken authorities that the mortality
among young chickens fully averages
60 per cent, and that the principal
cause of it is, bowel trouble, which is
generally superinduced by improper
care and feeding. First then the chick
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-04-01

Poultry fanciers who fit birds for
exhibition, very often feed sunflower
seed-the Russian variety is consider
ed the best, to give that extra gloss
and shine to the plumage.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-04-01

Proper ventilation of the poultry
quarters does not necessitate open
windows or cracks so that there is a
constant draft on the fowls. Drafts in
duce colds, roup and other troubles.
Ventilate well, but provide ventilation
at the top of the house.
Have you put the brooders away
where the older chickens cannot get
into them? Many wonder why their
early brooder chicks take the gapes
before being put on the ground. The
older chicks have left the start in the
brooder and you did not thoroughly
clean it.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-04-01

Parties of Spokane and Kennewick,
it is said, have formed a company and
will erect $4,000 factory at Kenne-
wick for the manufacture of agricul-
tural implements. They will make a
speciality of the new combined har-
vester and thresher that was such a
favorite in the Inland empire last sea-
son.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-04-01

R. L. Talbot and his brother re-
Gently secured a patent on weeder.
The Talbot boys live at Walla Walla,
and they, with B. G. Holt, E. o. Nc
Coy and G. N. Crosfeld, have formed
a company for the manufacture OF
the implement The firm name will
be the Washington Weeder Company
and it's headquarters will be at Walla
Walla. It's capital is placed at $4O,-
900.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-04-01
sLANcHARD's POULTRY BOOK.

A new and revised edition just is
sued. By H. l.. Blanchard, a success
full farmer of Western Washington,
who tells how he makes his farm
flock of 200 hens pay him a net profit
annually of nearly $500 apiece. De-
scribes breeding, rearing of chicks,
feeds, poultry houses, reproduction,
etc. Price 20 cents. Worth many
times the price. Address The Ranch,
Downs Building, Seattle, Wash.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-04-01
Use the Best Soaps.

The practice of using poor soaps for shay
ing is worse than unclean-it is positively
dangerous. When the best shaving soaps,
such as Williams, to be had for so little
money, there is excuse for using unnt
articles If people who shave would send
for the free sample of Williams soap men
toned in the advertisement elsewhere, they
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-04-01

If you have a large flock Of fowls
do not make special effort to feed
all the small potatoes to the hogs.
Cook some of them for the chickens.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-04-01

If you have any popcorn to spare,
feed it to the laying hens, as it con-
tains more nitrogen than it's relation,
Indian corn.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-04-01
Notes for Poultry Raisers.

Throw fresh earth or gravel over
the droppings to secre best results as
fertilizer and health to the chickens.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-04-01

Green feeds for laying hens, which
add to the palatability of the ration,
also furnish a large amount of nutri-
ton, and help to keep hens in condi-
ton.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-04-01

The New York experiment station
recommends for winter feeding, clo-
yer, alfalfa and immature grasses, and
states that these contain more of need
ed lime than do grains. The liberal
feeding of dried young clover and
grasses will generally insure deep or
ange colored yolks, which are pre-
ferred by many buyers to pale yellow
ones.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-04-01

of the winter sun is oftentimes largely
cobwebS.
The Van Buren press., 1904-12-31
Fatal Christmas Accident.

A day Of JOY turned into one of dark.
ness and despair in moment. This
was the fate of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Houseley, and Christmas with its joy
ous times for most of as will, with
them, for many years to come, bring
up sad memories.
The Houseley family and the Doerr
family are neighbors and Eddie House
ley, aged II, and Lewis Doerr, aged 10,
were playmates. Lewis had received
as Christmas present 22-cal. rife, of
which, bov-like, he was very proud.
Last Sunday afternoon Eddie Houseley
had gone over to visit his companion
and Lewis had taken out bis rifle In the
yard and was sitting on a stone wall i,
with it lying across his knees. Eddie
was standing few feet away. right in
line with the muzzle of the rife when,
in some manner, 1t was discharged, the
ball striking him in the left side and
passing entirely through the body. He
sank to the ground with cry and was
picked up and assisted to the house by
Lewis.
A physician was at once summoned
and everything done for the relief of
the little fellow, but he was beyond
medical aid and passed away at
o clock that evening, The funeral was
held at 4 p. IN. Monday, Rev. Sherman
officiating.
The Van Buren press., 1904-12-31

Ike Rose has completed all arrange.
ments for opening a saloon at Fort
Smith next Monday. Marion Tanner,
who has been his head bartender for a
year Or more, will accompany him.
Both will move their families over as
early as possible thereafter.
Following the spring. like warmth OF
Sunday and Monday came cold wave
that sent the thermometer down to l5s
during Monday night and 40 during
Tuesday night. The change was such
an abrupt one and was accompanied by
such high wind that 1t caused much
discomfort A small amount Of snow
accompanied the wave, but 1t soon die.
appeared, In spite Of the fact that the
thermometer did not reach the thaw
point
The Christmas holidays brought very
little 10 the cotton farmer TO be thank
ful for. The bears took II that the
government crop report gave them the
right to hammer down prices some
more and they did 30 with vengeance
so that now, what WAS thought early In
the season would be an impossibility--
cent cotton-is staring them In tn,
face. Not alone that but the seed buyer
also thought he would take hand, &c
that the price OF seed fell of 81 so n
ton.
Yes, we do Job Printing, And what
more yon needn I be ashamed TO sent
our work out It. II stand comparison
The Van Buren press., 1904-12-31
Crawford County Premiums

Crawford County Premlun1s.
The state superintendent Of the Ar.
kansas Horticultural Exhibit at the st.
Louis World Fair, has submitted his
report TO the state commission, nc.
companied by the following list Of
medals awarded TO Crawford county
Crawford county exhibit Of fruit,
silver medal,
Allen g. Edmondson, peaches silver
medal.
John O'Brysn, peaches bronze
medal,
Conyer g. Durham, apples bronze
medal.
CIR Cordell, peaches; bronze medal.
e. X. Creekmore, peaches bronze
medal.
Ham. Greig peaches bronze medal.
j. l.. Rea, peaches, silver medal.
NJ +. II Smeltzer, pears and peaches
bronze medal.
The Van Buren press., 1904-12-31
FRISCO HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS

On December cath 25th and Stat and
January lat, with final limit OF January
4, 1904 Rate Que fare plus SOC Tor the
round trip 10 all points IN Arkansas,
Indian Territory, Tesss, Kansas, Na.
braska Oklahoma and poInts In eastern
Colorado In Missouri south Of Missouri
river aud to Memphis, Tenn,
On December Goth, eiss, 22d and asth,
with final limit OF 80 days, Rate one
fare plus ~ 90 for the round trip 10 all
points ~ Iowa. Nebraska, North and
South Dakota, Wyoming, Wisconsin,
Minnesota, North Missouri Eastern
Colorado, Western Illinois and poin,s
In the Southeast, east of Mississippi
river and south Of Kentucky and vir.
gIua, Note tho dates. Enquire Tor
further Information,
P,w FURRY, Ageut
The Van Buren press., 1904-12-31

While around Van Buren not enough
rain has fallen 10 lay the dust, Little
Rock and other points In the central
and eastern part Of the stats have lately
been visited by some very heavy rains.
Dave Hammett escorted q party OF
trsmps 10 the other side Of the river
last Saturday evening, and those who
witnessed the performance say II WAS
worth the price OF admission and more.
Barney Mccoy, a powerfully bnilt fel.
low, gave our officers an interesting
time OF II Saturday evening, and had
Lee Montgomery, who WAS escorting
him 10 the holdover about bcsted when
Hugh Miller arrived on the scene and
knocked several hunks Of pugnscious.
ness out OF the obstreperous prisoner
With his six-shooter. Justice Miller
Monday fined Mccoy t5 and gave him
ten days In jail.
The first meeting Of the creditors OF
Robert Clonch was held In the Office Of
Referee Southmsyd last Wednesday.
and W. T. England was selected "a
trnstee 10 take charge and administer
the estate. The bankrupt was not pres
ent In person, but WINS represented by
W, II. Neal, Berkeley Neal and Park
Crutcher represented ths petitioning
creditors aud Sam X, Chew and Ben
Moore represented Metts b Kanne Of
~ Louis, to whom the bankrupt exeont.
ed = bill OF sale II was the execution
o. ,h.a bin ~ sale which cansed tha
other creditors OF Mr., Cloueh TO make
application TO Judge Rogers Tor eu
order declaring him bankrupt aud
asking for an accounting The trustee
WAS instructed to demand Of Mstte &
Kanne the REIMBURSEMENT oi the stock.
II n one OF the few good features OF 'he
bankrupt law, that when creditors rsel
uujust advantage has been taken cfihsn
they can force the debtor into hsuk.
ruptcy aud compel IN accounting, sna
oil then share alike,
The Van Buren press., 1904-12-31
Week Of Prayer.

The following is the program for the
week of prayer adopted by the Van
Buren Ministers Association held Mon
day morning, December &c, 1901:
Monday evening January 2, at the
Presbyterian church, VIM. j. Grant,
officiating. Topic: Kingdom Of God
on Earth.
Tuesday evening, January 8, at the
Methodist church, r. E. Cornelius,
officiating. Topic: "The Young People
of Our Country
Wednesday evening, January 4, at
the C. p Church, VIM. Sherman,
officiating. Topic: 1.-The Revival
Movement.
Thursday evening, January s, at the
Christian church. G. S. Bass officiat.
ing. Topic: "'Missions-Home and
Foreign.
Friday evening January 8, at the
Baptist church, Gillian Yoes, offici.
ating Topic; THE Family and the
School.
Saturday evening, January Z, at the
Methodist church. A. e. Miller, offici-
ating. Topic: Opportunities Of the
New Year -
These services will commence at p.
IN and everybody interested in religious
uplifting In Van Buren for the New
Year is invited and urged to attend all
of these meetings.
G. S. BASS. President.
Ct. G. Yoes, Sec, Y pro tenn.
The Van Buren press., 1904-12-31

Comstock Bros, at Uniontowu fur.
nished the prime Christmas beeve on
sale on the local market, II WAS n
4.months-old calf that dressed 244
pounds.
Charley McManns, one Of the oldest
and best-known residents OF Fort Smith
and well.known 10 many Van Buren
people, passed away ut his home last
Tuesday afternoon.
Town Marshal Wright OF Alma has
been forced 10 resign. not through any
action OF the Alma council. but because
his friends have been annoyed 40 much
by the tough element Of that town that
he rendered his resignation 10 give them
peace. The resignation was victory
for thu element that In fast making
Alma \ name that Ia far from enviable
Ruic pitcock has been elected 10 thu
place vacated by Mr., Wright,
The Van Buren press., 1904-12-31
Fight VIII Be Bitter.

Those who will presist In closing their
ears against the continual recommend.
alton Of Dr. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption will have n long and bitter
fight with their troubles, n not ended
earlier by fatal termination. Read what
T II, Beall OF Beall. Miss, has 10 say
Last fall my wife had every symptom
of consumption She took DR. Kings
New Discovery after everything slse had
failed, Improvement came ut once and
four bottles entirely cured her. -
Guaranteed by r, q, Kerr the drug.
gist. Price SOC and u 90. Trial bottles
free.
The Van Buren press., 1904-12-31

The berry growers who want the best
crate on the market will find it at the
Waltop.Kuox Co. Ask them before
buying.
The cold wave caused enough Ice to
form on the ponds around Van Buren
first of the week to furnish skating for
the more venturesome school boys.
Tonight at midnight another year
comes to close. May the coming one
prove one of prosperity to the people Of
Crawford county is the wish of The
PRESS.
Guy Burson was up from DeQueen,
Ark, for the purpose of eating Christ
mas turkey with his parents, Guy is
appropriating to himself the form of an
alderman.
Sheriff Garrett treated the twelve
prisoners In Jail to fine Christmas
dinner He was assisted in celebrating
the meal by donations of cake, etc. by
outside parties.
Chas Montague has accepted a posi-
ton with a firm Of cotton buyers at
Memphis, and left for that point last
Friday, stopping few days on the way
with relatives at Forrest City.
John Rouan, who has been general
yArdmaster for the Iron Mountain In
Van Buren has resigned his position to
accept the position Of night yardmaster
Of the Pierre Marquette In Toledo.
Marriage licenses were granted to
three parties Monday, They were;
John Poole and Miss Ollie Gregory, c.
A, Carney and Miss Lon Jackson, J. II.
Horton and Miss Sarah McCurley.
WP. Woolum was presented Christ.
mas, by one Of his friends, with an ele.
gent invalid 8 wheel.chair and he made
his first appearance on the street Thurs.
day, since returning from st. Louis.
His friends were all pleased to see him
out and apparently In such good health.
To-day closes the Y, M, q. A. contest
and during the past few days there has
been some tall hustling on the part Of
the opposing teams, Their standing
will not be known until announced just
previous to the banquet, 10 which the
winning team will sit down and the de.
feated one will act as their walters,
The list OF stops for Nos. 80 and 81,
the fast nisht traine ON the Missouri
Pacific, has been extended No SO will,
hereafter stop vt Ozark and Atkins will
be u flag station. The regular stops for
those trains will be Clarksville, Ozark,
Russellville, Morrilton and Conway
with flag stops at Atkins aud Plummer.
vile.
Miss Cecil Wilson, during the past
two seasons employed as teacher IN our
schools, rendered her resignation to the
school board Friday and loft for her
home at Batssville, Rumor has II that
on Jan, lltb she win be led to the altar
by one Of the best.known young men OF
Van Buren, now engaged IN business At
Bokoahe, 1T, Miss Francis Shaver has
been elected TO the position made vacant
by Miss Wilson = resignation,
The large landholder Ia the bane Of
the cotton farmer. lie compels his
renters to put from two.thirds 70
four.fifths OF the land rented In cotton
and the result Ia there IL too much cot.
ton grown In the South, Cut up these
large holdings Into forty.aore tfaots aud
put them Into the hands OF individuals
and the South would bs better on In
that there wonld be less cotton grown
and less hog and hominy purchased out
Of the stores,
The Van Buren press., 1904-12-31

mrs SudS' nlUliDR uds Rouc on u Nisit
to her daughter, Mrs. Allie Marks. at
Chicago.
s. W. Stewart and daughter, Miss
Olivia, spent Christmas with relatives
at Pine Bluff.
Linzee Hynes has been spending the
past week here with his mother and
other relatives.
Today Is the last day that liquor can
be legally sold in Van Buren,, for two
years, at least.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Keller and
daughter were visiting relatives at
Bonanza this week.
Last Saturday P. RUNNER and Miss
Viola Wilson, both of Rudy, were
granted marriage license.
Will Spradley returned Tuesday morn
ing to Braggs, I. T.. after a few days
visit to Van Buren relatives.
j. G. Landers of Hiattsville, Kas,
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. P. W
Furry during the holidays,
A protracted meeting will be begun
at the Methodist church by Rev. Sher
mon on Sunday, January 7th.
The bar fixtures Of the Van Buren
Liquor companys sample room were
shipped to Argenta first Of the week
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Swearingen came
down from Muldrow for their Christ.
mas dinner, taking 1t with relatives
near town.
J. H. Butler has purchased lot on
East Main street from Mrs G. o. Warren
and will erect 4 residence for himself
thereon.
W. II. Minor moved his household
goods to Fort Smith this week, where,
beginning Monday, he will engage in
the saloon business.
Levy Davis and Miss Hollie Summers
Of Dyer secured marriage license last
Saturday, likewise G. L. Harris and
Miss Minerva Shibley,
A negro woman named Banks loss.she
thumb and forefnger on her right hand
Christmas morning as a result of daily.
ing too long with cannon cracker
Ed, B, Peirce spent a part of the
Christmas holidays in meeting his old
Van Buren friends; and therC.can be no
mistake, they are always glad to meet
him.
j. W. Mckinney, who has been buy.
ing cotton for the Lesser Cotton Co. at
Tishomingo, l.. T.. came In Saturday to
spend Christmas with relatives and
friends.
Frank Warren and wife came down
from Holdenville Christmas eve TO
spend holiday week with his mother
and sisters. They will return homo to-
morrow.
Spence Heard and wife spent Christ.
mas with Mrs. Heard's mother at Little
Rock, Mr., Heard returned Tuesday
but Mrs, Il. remained for a more ex.
tended stay,
Miss Dana Tate spent Christmas In
Van Buren as guest OF Mrs. Len Merrill.
Miss Tate Is now a resident Of Holden.
vile !, T., where she tills a responsible
position In the post Office,
The Van Buren press., 1904-12-31
The Courts.

~IRCUIT COURT meets at Van Buren, on the
~ Third Mondays In June and November
] II Evans, Judge; r L Rogers, Pros, Attorney
OoUNTY COURT meets in Van Buren on the
lst Monday In January, April, July and oc'
tober.
DROBATE COURT meets the third Monday
in February, May, August and November
The Van Buren press., 1904-12-31
A Costly Mistake,

Blunders are sometimes very expen-
sive. Occasionally life itself is the price
of a mistake, but you II never be wrong
IL you take DR.. Kings New Life Pills
for dyspepsia, dizziness headache, liver
or bowel troubles. They are gentle yet
thorough. Csc, at F. &. Kerr's drug
store.
The Van Buren press., 1904-12-31
STORE,
Test Its Value.

Simmons Liver Purifier Is the most
valuable remedy | ever tried for consti.
patton and disordered liver. It does It's
work Thoroughly, but does not gripe like
most remedies OF its character |
certainly recommend II whenever the
opportunity'occurs.
NJ. M. ToMLIHsoN
Price 25c. Oswego, Kansas.
The Van Buren press., 1904-12-31
OF VALUE TO FRUIT GROWERS.
A Special Magazine and "The Press"
One Year for Sl.OO.

A new and attractive offer by us Is
that of The National Fruit Grower in
combination with The PRESS. the two
one year for 81 90. The National Fruit
Grower, which is published at st Joseph
and Benton Harbor. Mich. lis monthly
devoted to the subject Of fruit growing,
which 1t handles with great ability. The
various topics are discussed by special
ists, and it is invaluable to every fruit
grower.
This is for new paid up subscriptions
or old subscriptions paid up and one
year In advance.
The Van Buren press., 1904-12-31
This Ia no Joke.

Hunts Cure has saved more people
from the odd Scratch than any other
known agent, simply because 1t makes
scratching entirely unnecessary. One
application relieves any form Of itching
skin disease that ever afflicted mankind.
One box guaranteed 70 cure any one
case.
The Van Buren press., 1904-12-31
It's Strenuoua.

There Ia no true superiority except
that created by true merit. The resson
Hunts Lightning Oh outclasses sll
other linlnents-it has the merritt
does something. See what II will do for
cuts, burns, bruises, sprsins, sore and
stiff muscles and Joints, Your surprise
will only be exceeded by your grstiHcs
tion.
The Van Buren press., 1904-12-31
LOCAL and Personal.

When you want the best in Job Print
ing, ring up No. 55--that's US.
Don't forget to date Iyour letters 1905
after today.
Ollie Laws spent Christmas here with
his parents.
Window glass, putty and paint at
John o Kane Drug Store.
Miss Eva Carrick of Dallas, Texas, is
visiting Miss Nellie Wood
Jesse Boatright was in from the Terri
tory spending the holidays.
4. Buy your Window Glass and Putty
from the City Drug Store.
Stock taking has been the order Of the
day with our merchants this week.
The Masonic lodges installed their
uewly.elected officers Tuesday night.
Drennen and Dunham Scott arrived
LONE Saturday to spend the holidays,
We guarantee every bottle OF our
safety Chill Cure. Only a Dimes -
bottle at John o Kane 8 Drug Store,
Mrs. Jas. Lawson and family Of Little
Rock spent the holidays with Mrs @,
Scott,
Miss Lillian Rowland OF Little Rock
has been the guest Of Miss May Caulkins
this week.
Sec y Geo, Shipp Of the Y. M. G, A.
and wife spent Christmas with relatives
at St. Louis.
Harry Cory came down from Long,
I. T., Saturday TO spend Christmas
with his mother.
Will o Kane came In from Prague,
Okla, Saturday to spend Christmas
with home folks,
Safety Cough Cure Is as good as
the best. Only 80 Dimes bottle at
John o kane's Drug Store.
Mr., and Mrs. Jas. Hawkins spent
Christmas with Mrs, Hawkins mother
at Springfield, Mo.
We would be pleased 10 have You
telephone us any Item OF news. Our
number Ia SO.
The Racket Store will continue
through the year 1908 10 Always
Underbuy and Undersell, -
Harry Wood came down from 81,
Louis Saturday to spend Christmas with
his mother and other relatives.
Misses Minnie May Snyder and Merle
Jones, teachers In the public schools
spent the holidays at Senatobia, Miss.
John 4. Steward was In from Dokoshe
Sunday TO take Christmas dinner with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs, Sam Steward,
Clyde Kagy spent Sunday and Monday
here with his parents. Mr.. KHgy IL
cashier Of the new bank at Fort aipson,
When you want n pleasant laxative
take Chamberlain = Stomach and Liver
Tablets, For sale ~ John o Kane 4
drug store,
Miss Jennie Allen came home from
kirksville, Mo-, 10 spend the holidays
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs John
Allen.
Mr., and Mrs. j, T. Owens OF Dover
Ark. spsnt several days this week here
~ guests n Mr., and Mrs G. NJ,
Imam.
Harry Wood, after spending Christ
mas and the frat OF the week with hi,
mother and other relatives, returned
Thursday 10 ~, Louls,
The Van Buren press., 1904-12-31
An Emergency Medicine.

For sprsins, bruises scalds and similar
injuries, there Ia nothing 10 good as
Chamberlain 8 Pain Balm. II soothes
the wound and not only gives instant
relief from pain. but causes the parts 10
heal In about one-third the time required
by the usual treatment, For sale at
John o Kane drug store.
The Van Buren press., 1904-12-31

Mayor Pernot dealt out even. handed
justice to quite an assortment OF hu.
manity Monday morning, most OF whom
celebrated the birth Of the Saviour by
filling their hides with whiskey aud
then making public nuisances OF them.
selves