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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23
CAT AND RAT PROOF COOP.

RAI AMI RAJ GitOOr' COOf.
chicks, however small, is easily moved in
two sections, can be made warm or
cool at night, can be used with hen
confined or free, will last half life
time, If housed in winter, and. except
the wire, uses material always at hand,
being as low in cost as is possible for a
satisfactory coop.
The house part is an old soap box.
covered with building paper painted.
The box part is not attached to the
yard. The yard is four feet square, made
of foot-wide inch-mesh netting for the
sides, fastened with staples to frame
made stiff enough to hold up well and
endure moving. The top of the run is
covered with a four-foot square of two
inch mesh netting The door from box
to yard is of strong one-fourth-inch wire
mesh, which keeps out rats and let's in
air. On cold, wet nights, slide Of wood
Is substituted A. Fiske, in Farm
and Home
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23
BIG SHRlNkACE IN GRAIN.
Facts and Figures Show That Holding
Crops for Higher Prices Is Not
Always Profitable.

4 The advantage to the farmer of stor-
slng his grain and holding it till spring
lis not always represented by the in
Screased price he may get for it. The
shrinkage during the winter storage
must be taken into consideration, and
this shrinkage not infrequently more
than offsets the increased price
In such cases it pays the farmer to
sell his grain as soon as it is in shape
TO go to the market. A good many
investigations have been made to dis
cover the percentage of shrinkage in
various grains. The results have varied
Immensely.
In some of the humid states and with
early gathered crops the shrinkage has
been as high as so to 40 per cent, while
grain raised in arid states and hauled
to humid states and stored has gained
In weight during storage. The shrink
age of wheat has not generally been as
great as that of some other grains.
Wheat stored in Michigan elevators
lost from five to ten per cent, during
winter. A lot of corn very heavy and
little dry at the time of storing lost 80
per cent. in weight by February. Tests
made in other states have shown
shrinkages of ten TO 16 per- cent
One lot of corn, that was gathered
At the time of year when 1t was well
glazed, but contained as large an
amount of water as possible and pass
IN state fair competition, shrank
about 40 per cent Oats shrink little,
but are recorded to have lost about
our per cent in weight during win
er-St. Louis Republic.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23


This leaves me net profit OF little
over S1.5S hen. They laid an average
Of 1876 eggs each. Were mostly old hens
Of Plymouth Rock and Leghorn breeds.
In winter keep them In a warm house
Of modern build, 12x30 feet, and in an
old shed. They are fed wheat or oats
scattered in litter of straw in the
morning. At noon they are fed a mash
consisting of bran and corn meal with
boiled potatoes, beef scraps and red pep
per occasionally added Salt is given
every day. At two O'clock they are fed
whole cabbages or other green food and
at four O'Clock all the corn they will eat
up clean. In summer they are fed
about the same, except that the green
food is omitted and not SO much corn
given, as they have the range of the
whole farm
! raise all my chicks and hatch them
by hens. / remove my setting hens
from the henhouse to another place
when setting them. They are set in
cheese boxes. BY the use of these I
hardly have hen break her eggs. Last
year 80 per cent. of all the eggs set
Matched, and this year they are equally
as fertile.
have now over 100 head Of young
stock, all Of which are thoroughbred
Single Comb White Leghorns, Mot
tied Anconas and Silver Penciled Wyan-
dottes. Experience tells me. that pure
bred poultry is far more profitable than
monpre1s
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23
VALUABLE PASTURE GRASS
The Bronze Grass Withstands Either
Drought or Excessive Moisture
and Natures Quite Early.

in discussing the question of grasses
yefore the Maine State Dairy associa-
Jon. Prof Hurd said: The following
.ood qualities possessed by the bronze
rass make il one of the most prom
sing grasses, especially for pasture
ands. 1t can endure almost any de-
rec of cold. and can stand high tenn
serature during the summer months.
1 withstands well either drought or
Excessive moisture. 1t natures early,
"opens soon after ii heads, and live
took relish 1t more than any of the
RAISES, with perhaps the exception of
richard grass It's feeding value equals
bat of timothy Some fault has been
3nnd with this grass because a ten
ency to thicken at the base retards its
rowth, but that seems an advantage
sssreal value is in pasture rather than
ay. 1t stands close grazing, is ready
arlier than others, furnishes late pas
ire. and is worthy of strong endorse
rent. It's chief drawback is the high
rice OF seed. which is sown at the rate
rs pounds to the acre. A small
uantity brought to maturity can be
rown for seed, and will in measure
TeTcome this difficulty.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23
Difference in Soils.

Light and heavy soils are accepted
as terms applying to sandy-clay loca-
tions. A sandy soil is considered light
but in reality it is heavier than a clay
soil so far as weight of soil is con-
cerned; but light soil is one that Is
easy to work, hence the application to
sandy soils. Clay soils may be sticky
when wet or bake hard when dry, re-
quiring much labor before the soil can
be gotten in proper condition for crops
but sandy soil is always mellow, sell
dom clogs and can be worked at any
| time during the season.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23

Meat is expensive when eggs are low.
but nevertheless gives profit, though
small. In winter, however, 1t is cheap
feeding, considering its value as an egg
producer. We can point to breeder
who states that during one winter
when eggs were scarce and sold for so
cents dozen, he bought meat at 20
cents pound, fed an ounce daily to
each hen and it paid him well, as he
secured plenty of eggs. while his neigh
bors were not getting any.-Commer-
cial Poultry.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23
RAT AND cAT-PRooF COOP.
A Combination Of Wire and Wood
That Unites Quite Number
Of Good Points.

After losing some years about one
third of chickens Matched, made study
of the coop question, selecting from
scores Of styles combination Of wire
and wood which seemed to unite the
greatest number Of good points. as in
the cut shown. During three years OF
successful important changes have
been made in the line Of convenience,
safety and cheapness, and / believe it now
answers all requirements.
1t is cat and rat-proof, holds the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23
CLEVER LADS EXPERIENCE.
He Handled a Flock of Poultry in a
Way That Yielded Him Big
Returns.

A New York lad Of IS tells in re-
cent issue OF the Farmers Gazette Of his
success IN harding flock Of poultry.
They were cared for during his spare
time while attending high school. He
says:
During the last year went to the
high school 40 weeks and kept poul-
try during my spare time. The monthly
record Of my flock of IS hens is as fol-
lows:
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23
CHEAP DRAIN FOR KITCHEN.
A Convenience Which Is Sure to Be
Appreciated by the Tired Farm
Housewife.

Dig ditch. about one foot deep, ten
inches wide and as long as necessary,
with slight incline Take one part
cement and two parts sand. add water.
and use as soon as mixed. Line bottom
one inch thick. Take a two or three
inch piece of pipe two feet long, or a
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23
Look Well to Uniformity.

The first and perhaps the most i'm
portant point to be settled is what class
of cattle to buy. Only cattle of the
same general age, class, weight and
breeding should go into the same feed
lot. Look out for uniformity. A
mixed lot of big and little, rough and
smooth, grades and scrubs will neither
feed nor sell as well az a uniform lot.
Decide on your class and then stick to
It, When this is done you can figure
with some degree of accuracy upon
the three important factors of the
question, cost price, feed bill and prob
able gain per day or ratio between
feed and gain, Midland Farmer.
Rely less upon drugs and more upon
good care to keep the horses in good
shape Condition sanitary will beat
condition powder every time as a con.
dition maker.
A clean skin Is conducive to horse
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23
Dire.
CHEAP KITCHEN DRAIN.

straight stick, and press in cement.
then remove and let groove harden
After bottom is finished, take one par:
of cement to six parts of sand, replace
the pipe groove and spread two or
three inches thick over top. 1t takes
about five minutes for cement to
set, SO that piece of pipe may be moved
along groove until drain is finished
When top hardens, fill ditch with dirt
and drain is ready for use.-Albert
Fowler, in Epitomist.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23
AN OHIO POULTRY HOUSE.
It's Cost Is About One Dollar Per Hen
and 1t Will Last for at Least
Ten Years.

At the annual state agricultural con-
vention at Columbus, o., T.. E. Orr, Sec
rotary of the American Poultry associa-
ton, and very successful poultry
breeder, described the form of poultry
house that he uses. A cross section is
shown herewith. The house is IL feet
wide, 51s feet high in front and Az in
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23
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l2SzE /. R5IDIEM
IAN IDEAL FARM DIVISION.
Sdow Well Known Missouri Agri-
culturist Secures d Good Deal Of
Profit and Comfort.

The accompanying sketch shows the
siivision OF Mr.. Deckess farm In Green
county, Mo Last year the crops raised
were 40 acres OF wheat. 40 acres OF
scorn, 40 acres of grass. In addition to
sthis there were 40 acres Of pasture
#divided into two lots. with small
pasture next 70 the barn and feed lots
AS will be noted Mr. Decker believes
In free planting and has tract con-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23
WORKING THREE HORSES.

are two neckyokes and a triple evener.
The middle horse has one-third of each
doubletree, making two-thirds of both,
while each outside horse has two
thirds of the evener he is hitehed' to-
Ohio Farmer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23

A duh, sunken eye in fowl denotes
Elective nutritive power and lack of
institution and vigor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23

A clean skin is conducive to horse
health as 1t is to man health.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Congressman Ogden from
 Louisiana.

Hon. H. w. Ogden, Congress- man from Louisiana, in a letter written at Washington, D. C., says the following of Peruna, tho national catarrh remedy:
 sT can conscientiously recom- mend your peruna as a fine tonic and all-round good medicine to those who are in need of a catarrh remedy. It has been commended to me by people who have used it as a remedy partic- ularly effective in the cure of satarrh. For those who need 9 good catarrh medicine 1 know of nothing better"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
50 Members of Congress Send Letters of Endorsement
 To the Inventor Of the Great Catarrh Remedy, Peruna
Congressman Powers of vsr.

Congressman Powers Of vsr.
 ment.
 Congressman H. Henry Pow CTS, of Vermont, writes from Morrisville, Vermont:
 ttPeruna have used in my family with success. I can re- commend it as as an excellent family femedy and very good for coughs, colds and catarrhal af- fections.
 Catarrh in its various forms is rapidly becoming national curse. An undoubted remedy has been discovered by Dr. Hartman. This remedy has been thorough ly tested during the past forty years. Peruna cures catarrh in all phases and stages. There is no remedy that can be substituted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Congressman B0tkin from
 Kansas.

In a recent letter to Dr. Hartman, Congressman Botkin, of Kansas, whose fame Is a national one, says of Peruna:
 My Dear Dostor-"It gives me pleasure to certify to the excellent curative quali- ties of your medicines, Peruna and Man alin. I have been afflicted more or less for quarter of a century with catarrh of the stomach and constipation. resi- dence in Washington has increased these troubles. A few bottles of your medicine has given me almost complete relief, and I am sure that a continuation of them will effecta permanent cure. Peruna Is surely a wonderful remedy for catarrhal affections. -. D. BotlIin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Congressman BroWnIOw Of
 Tennessee.

Congressman Brownlow writes from Washington. D. C.. the following:
 II have suffered with catarrh of the stomach for several years and for the past twelve months was in an exceedingly critical condition. My attention was call ed to your Peruna and I began to use it, and my improvement was noticeable after the first three days. I have taken three bottles of the medicine and feel satisfied that I am now almost, if not permanently cured. In connection with the Peruna I have used your Manalin for biliousness and torpid liver. I regard it as the best medicine for this purpose that ever used. Having been benefited so much myself. give you this statement that others may be likewise benefited
 w. P. BROWNLOW, M. c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
CsngTsssman meeklsea from 0hle.

Hon. David Meekison is we'll known not only in his own state but throughout America. He began his political career by serving four consecutive terms as mayor of the town in which he lives, Napoleon, O. He was elected to the Fifty-ffth Congress by very large ma- jority, and is the acknowledged leader of his party in his section of the State. h recent letter he says:
 ''I have used several bottles of Peru na and feel greatly benefited thereby from my eatarrh of the head. I feel encouraged to believe that if use it 8 short time longer will be able to fully eradicate tho disease of thisty years standing." Yours truly,
 DAVID IMMERSION.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17

Other members of Congress who endorse Peruna are:
 U. s. Senator Call. from Florida.
 Congressman Brewer of Alabama. Congressman Burnett, of Alabama.
 Ex-U. s. Senator B. F. Rice. of Okla homa.
 Congressman Fred S. Goodrich, of Flor ida.
 Congressman Harry Skinner of North Carolina.
 Congressman Zach Taylor, of Tennos- see.
 Congressman J. H. Huling. of West vir- ginia.
 Congressman D. L. Russell, of North Carolina
 Congressman E. J. Turner of Kansas. Congressman Spencer Blackburn, of North Carolina.
 Congressman Case Frederick. of Hol- ton. Kan.
 Congressman A. H. Cofroth, of Som Set. Pa.
 Congressman M I. Deweese and Ex- U. s. Senator Corgin
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Congressman Fitzpatrick
 from Kentucky.

Hon. F. Y. Fitzpatrick, Congressman from Kentucky. writes from the National Hotel, Washington, D. C., as follows: At the solicitation of A friend I used your Peruna and can cheerfully recom- mend your remedy to anyone suffering with catarrh or who needs good tonic."
 F. Y. FITZPATRICK Peruna cures catarrh wherever located AD the human system.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Senator Butler of South
 Carolina.

Senator M. C. Butler U. S. Senator from South Carolina, two terms, writes from Washington. D. C., the following:
 T can recommend Peruna for dyspep- sia and stomach trouble. I have been using your medicine for short period and l feel very much relieved. It is, in- deed. a wonderful medicine, and, besides, a great tonic."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Senator Sullivan from
 Mississippi

Hon. W. V. Sullivan, United States Senator from Mississippi, in a letter re- gently written to Dr. Hartman from Ox- ford. Miss. says the-following:
 For some time have been a sufferer from catarrh in Its most incipient stage, so much so that I became alarmed as to my general health. But hearing of Pe- runa as good remedy, I gave 1t fair trial and soon began to improve. Its ef- fects were distinctly beneficial. remov- ing the annoying symptoms, and was particularly good as a tonic
 I take pleasure in recommending your great national catarrh cure, Peruna, as the best l have ever tried"
 W. V. SULLIVAN. Peruna is a remedy that needs no eulo- gizing in addition to what the people say of 1t. Everywhere the people are praising Peruna as a remedy for all forms of catarrhal difficulties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Congressman Badkhsad
 from Alabama.
zEsA 1svaa 1EssaEanusA

Congressman J. H. Bankhead of Ala bama. one o9 the most influential mem bers of the House of Representatives, in a letter written from Washington, D. C., gives his indorsement to the great ca- tarrh remedy. Peruna, in the following words:
 -Four Peruna Is one of the best medi- cines ever tried, and no family should be without your remarkable remedy. As a tonic and catarrh cure know of noth- ing better"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Congressman Warrington
 from Nevada.

Congressman II. c. Worthington, from Nevada. eX-Minister to Argentine Re- public, also at one time collector of port at Chareston, was an intimate friend of General Grant and is one of the two liv- ing pall-bearers of President Lincoln. Congressman Warrington writes the fol- lowing letter.
 Allow me to express my gratitude for the benefit derived from your remedies, I have taken one bottle of Peruna and it has benefited immensely a case of ca tarrh of some months standing and I commend it."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Congressman Llnnsy frem Merih
 Carolina.

W8s WssW0'
 Congressman Romulus z. Lin- ney, from North Carolina, writes:
 seMy private secretary has been using Peruna for several weeks, and l wish to testify as to it's. great. value and merits in cases of catarrh. My secretary had as bad a case as l ever saw, and since he has taken one bottle he seems like . different man. Before he started on Peruna his system was very much run down, and at times he could not work at all, but ever since his first bottle he has been building sp. I don't think any man who is under a nervous strain should be without it. | cannot express the goed it has done him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Congressman McD DOnaId
 from Maryland.

John M. Mcdonald. ex-member of Con gress from Maryland, home address, Po- tomac. Md, writes: "The experience of many of my friends, as well as my own. compels me to give my hearty endorse ment to the use of Peruna as a tonic and catarrh cure"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Congressman Turner from
 New York.

Hon. Chas. H. Turner. 5s1 c. Street, Washington. D. C., ex-member of Con- gress from New York City, writes:
 "I have used your remedy. Peruna. as a general tonic with satisfactory results. l have many friends who have testified to its virtues, and fully believe you have c valuable remedy" E
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Congressman Purman from
 Florida,

Congressman Purman from Florida.
 Hon. W. J. Purman, ex-member of Con gress from Florida, writes from 142S o Street. N w., Washington, D. C.. as fol- lows:
 From representations to me and my own experience feel justified in recom- mending your Peruna to any and all per- sons suffering with catarrhal nervous ness or stomach troubles"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
osngressnan Irvlns Dungan ef
 Jaoksen, Ohio.

Congressman Irvine Dungan, of Jackson, Ohio, elected to the Fifty-second Congress as Dem- ocrat, in a recent letter from Washington, D. C., says:
 'l desire to join with my many friends in recommending your in- valuable remedy, Peruna, to any one in need of an invigorating tonic, and whose system is run down by catarrhal troubles. Pe- runa is a permanent and effective cure for catarrh and would ad- wise all who are afflicted with this disease to try this remarkable remedy"
 IRVINE DI1NGAN
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Senator cEnery of
 Louisiana.

Hon. s. D. McEnery, United States Senator from Louisiana, says the folIow- ing in regard to Peruna:
 The Peruna Medicine O., Columbus, O.: Gentlemen-"Peruna is an excellent tonic. have used it sufficiently to say that believe 1t to be all that you claim for it." Very respectfully,
 s. D. McENERY.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Congressman Pelham of
 Virginia.

Ex-Congressman c. Pelham, of Ban croft, Va. writes:
 My sster-in-law has been suffering from catarrh of the throat for a consid- erabe time. She has been using Peruna for about one week and Is manifestIv im- proved. believe 1t is an excellent rem edy for catarrh.i'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
COngFsssmen Thompson of
 Kentucky.

Ex-Congressman Phil B. Thompson, from Kentucky, writes:
 My friends have used your remedy, Peruna, and I take pleasure in testifying to the merits of your medicine. Besides being one of the very best tonics, 1t is a good, substantial catarrh remedy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Congressm Smith from Illinois

Hon. George w. Smith, member of Congress, in a recent letter to the Pe- runa Medicine Co.,, says the following in regard toPeruna for catarrh: House of Representatives, U.S.,
 Washington, D. C. The Peruna Medicine Co.,, -.@ ......... .
 Columbus, Ohio: Gentlemen-It take pleasure in testify ing to the merits of Peruna. have taken one bottle for my catarrh, and feel very much benefited. To those who are afflicted with catarrh and in need of good tonic take pleasure in recommending Peruna."
 Resp. GEO. w. SMITH. Congressman Smiths homo address is Murphysboro, III.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Congressman Livingston
 Georgia.

Col. L. I. Livingston, member of the Industrial Commission and the leading Democratic member of the Committee on Appropriations in the House of Represent tatives, whose home is at Atlanta, Ga. writes the following in regard to Peruna. the catarrh cure. Col. Livingston says:
 T take pleasure in joining with General Wheeler, Congressman Brewer and others in recommending Peruna as an excellent tonic and a catarrh cure.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Congressman Bartlne from
 Nevada.

Hon. H. F. Bartine. ex-member of Con. gress from Nevada. writes from Wash lngton. D. C.. as follows:
 "Yorr Peruna is not only a great dis coVery. but also great remedy for ea- tarrh. and all its incidentals. I regard It as sure relief and remedy"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
COngressm an Doviner of
 West Virginia.

Congressman R. B. Doviner, from Wheeling, West Virginia. in a letter writ ten from Washington, D. C.. says:
 'I join with my colleagues in the House of Representatives in recommending your excellent remedy, Peruna, as a good tonic and also an effective cure for ca .arrh"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Congressman Clark of
 Missouri.

Ex-Congressman John B. Clark from Missouri. in a recent letter from Wash ington D. C.. says:
 T can recommend your Peruna as good. substantial tonic and one of the best remedies for catarrhal diseases"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Congressman MahOn of
 Pennsylvania.

Congressman Thad M. Mahon, of Cham bersburg, Pa, writes.
 'I take pleasure in commenting your Peruna as a substantial tonic and a good eAtarrh remedYs" =
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Senator Mallory of Florida.

United States Senator Stephen R. Nal lory, from Florida, in a recent letter writ ten from Pensacola. Fla, says the fol- lowing:
 "I have used your excellent remedy, Peruna, and have recommended it both as a tonic and a safe catarrh remedy"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Congressman KazeIton of
 Wisconsin.

Hon. Geo. C. Hazelton. ex-member of Congress from Wisconsin, writes:
 'I cordially recommend your Peruna to any one suffering with catarrh. I am fully convinced of its curative qualities" !"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Congressman Suarkman of
 Florida,

Congressman S. M. Sparkman, from Tampa, Florida, writes:
 II can indorse Peruna as a first-rate bonic and 8 very effective cure for ca- 1arrh.T