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ent rations but also comparing their
effect on each animal.
Ration No. was very satisfactory
in all respects and all the horses ate
it with relish. The presence of oats
in ration No. 2 made it the most
expensive. and it proved no more
satisfactory than the others that
contained no oats, either in respect
to the animals or the efficiency of the
work. Ration No. 3 was very salts
factory and was the one most liked
by all the horses. Feeding too large
a quantity of bran, however, seemed
to make the animals "soft" and in
clined to perspire more freely than
the other rations. Ration No. 4
proved valuable throughout the
whole experiment. Four pounds of
oil meal per day showed no i'll effects
upon any animal though it was not
eaten with the relish the other ra-
tions were. During the feeding of
this ration the horses remained
quite constant in weight. Prof. Bur-
kett in writing up the experiment
says: ''It seems to the writer thft
two pounds of oil meal and tIso
pounds of bran per day, instead of
four pounds of oil meal, would be
more satisfactory in the long run" )"
Ration No. was the least satisfac-
tory so far as feeding was concern
ed, for none of the animals relished
it. and at first were inclined to avoid
it because of the cottonseed meal.
On this ration four horsese either
held their own or gained throughout
and the fifth at the last weighing
lost but a few pounds.
There we're a number of other
COMPARISONS made during the two
years to determine the relative value
of corn stover and timothy hay;
comparing corn and oats with corn
and bran; comparing bran and oats
for winter feeding, and comparing
corn and oats with corn and bran for
winter feeding.
AS an account of all water drank
under the various systems was kept
it was easy to determine how differ
ent feeds affected the amount of wa
ter drank and how largely the indi-
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-06-06

viduality of the horses entered into
the amount drank.
If horses are fed fixed ration it
is their keep.
The experiments under considera
ton show that it is not necessary to
feed oats to maintain the desired
weight of work horses, nor necessary
for efficient work.
For winter feeding when horses
were on light work a ration of corn
stover, bran, and corn gave as good
results as timothy hay, corn and oats
and was furnished at less than two
thirds the cost.
A summary of the experiments
show:
1. Various kinds of food stuffs can
be used to advantage and with econ
omy in feeding horses.
2. There is no so-called cone ra-
ton for horses"
3. Any food stuff or combination
of food stuffs, furnishing the desir-
able nutriment at least cost, should
be considered in preparing ratlons
for horses.
. #. II mlAGuE0 VI UIdu Ct1Io COA1s
half and half, is a good substitute
for corn and oats for feeding work
horses.
5. Corn stover is a good substitute
for timothy hay for winter feeding
of horses because of it's feeding
value, the yield Per acre and COM
mercia1 value.
6. A change from a grain mixture,
consisting partially of linseed oil
meal, slowly or abruptly, does not
cause a decrease in weight in horses.
if a proper substitute ration is fed.
7. Feed influences the quantity OF
water drank by work horses.
s. Labor influences also the guam
tity of water drank by work horses.
9. The individuality of the horse
has greatest effect on quantity OF
water drank.
10. The quantity of water drank
by the five college farm horses varied
from 25,895 pounds per year to 32,-
997 pounds.
II. The average total cost per
year for actual food supply per
horse was $74.32.
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nure stock became so general, that
in 1878 a lot of fanciers got together
and formed what is now known as
tbe "A. P. A" (American Poultry
Association). This association after
being in existence a short while,
complied the STANDARD of Perfec-
tion' otherwise known as the fan
cier's Bible), by which all chickens
at fairs and poultry shows are
iudged. No one with even a few
nure breds can do without this book.
Who would want to have pure chick
ems but not know how they compared
with the ideal bird of that breed?
The standard of Perfection"
The standard does not improve
the breed so far as vigor is concern
ed: it recognizes the exterior quail
fcations only. All the established
breeds are bred to standard" each
breed being allowed a possible 100
points. These points differ accord
ING to the breed, but encourages
beauty of form and plumage rather
than utility; each breed has, by the
standard" been preserved in it's
purity, by compelling breeders to ad-
here to every little detail, but it is
not always the choicest show speci-
men that makes the best layer or
breeder.
Beauty, Not Utility.
The highest scoring fowls there
fore may be only ornamental, yet
it is in keeping close to the require
ments of the STANDARD" that we have
so many excellent breeds. The
breeders of strictly pure breeds have,
by rigidly adhering to the stand
ard" prevented the destruction of
some of the best varieties. For
crossing the farmer needs no stand
ard" but if he is going to use the
pure breeds he should endeavor to
secure standard" birds in order to
make sure that they are all that he
desires.
The "a. P. A" does not have any
shows, but holds its annual meeting
in connection with some large poul-
try show. like New York, Boston, or
Chicago. Last year it was held at
St. Louis during poultry week at
the Worlds Fair; two years ago it
was held at Charleston, S. c., during
the progress of the West Indian Ex-
position. Just at present the Asso-
citation is having monkey and par
rot time" over the new illustrated
standard" which should have been
out in time for the last winters
shows, and is not out yet, and not
now likely to be before fall.
Join Your Breed Club.
In addition to the A. P. A, almost
every variety of pure bred chickens
have their speciality club. Of these
specialty clubs the American Barred
Plymouth Rock Club is the largest,
with the White Wyandotte Club a
close second, and so on down the
line; these clubs have no connection
with the "a. P. A" and are separate.
and distinct. Any Barred Rock or
White Wyandotte breeder can be-
come a member of the club by max
Ing application to the State vice
president, or any of the members
and they can be found in almost
every State in the Union. The dues
are only 80 cents a year and the lit
efature received during the year is
well worth the price.
Great Care Necessary.
Io breed birds up to the "stand-
al,
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-06-06

Io L.. breed birds up to the "stand-
ara a IS no child's play, and more
man one promising young fancier
uaS III taken his birds to shows with
tIe IN 1qll expectation of capturing all
tIe N blue ribbons in sight, but when
tne show was judged there was no
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-03

Notice is hereby given that the reg
istration looks Of the city of Astoria,
for the primary nominating election to
be held In this city on Monday the 18th
day Of November, 1905, will be opened
at the Auditors office In the city hall,
on Monday the 23rd day Of October,
1905. and viii close for said primary
election on the 7th day Of November,
1905, at the hour Of o'clock p. m, said
registration books will be again opened
on Thursday the 10th day Of November,
1905, for the general election TO be held
in this city on Wednesday the 18th day
Of December, 1905, and will close on
Saturday, the 9th. day Of December,
1905, at 4 o'clock p. m. All persons
must register in order TO be entitled TO
vote.
Dated, Astoria, Oregon, October, 2lst,
1905.
OLOF ANDERSON.
Auditor and Police Judge Of the city Of
Astoria
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-03

the curve Of the world from little
house powered In roses. II shines into
your cheeks, Come: there will be more
color where the roses are. Let rs 60 to
find them"
II dare not" she murmured, trem.
bling.
"A gentleman connected with an ex.
press company" said be calmly. "wIi.
call for your baggage and your moth
sr's tomorrow about this hour"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-03

Is now in your city, introducing my
wonderful arts of healing. Come one
and all and will tell everyone their
disease and you will be made well. My
medicines are all natures remedies,
roots, herbs, barks and berries.
After l introduce my medicine I win
leave certain kinds Of II In your drug
stores. My home Office and laboratory
is at 1852 Hurst street, University Park,
Portland, Ore. e
0aice hours 0 to II q. m, 2 to 8 p.
m, at tthe Megler House, $50 CONNER
cial street. rooms l and 2.
Consultation free at Astoria, Ore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-03

sword was sharpened upon hard facts
and polished with much thought. And
at last he forced 1t into the hand Of
the great magician and was himself
next moment head and shoulders In tho
barrel Of red gold.
ITO be plain. Edith, l have done a
pretty stroke of business. have some
money down and some work to do and
a good, safe contract for a sufficient
salary. Dearest. look out into the west
The tint in that sky shines up around
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-03
.oIsTIFiED against the days un
kindly promise by n mclan
choly breakfast. Kendall re-

turned TO the upper regions oi
the boarding house and rcsolutely sal
down 10 write. There lay before hin
the first pages Of story. II had stop
ped like cheap clock In the sinai
hours Of the morning. aud he had
abandoned II with groan and had
gone 90 bed. But the thing must h,
inkcred aud put together and wound
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-09
UNION MILL COMPANY
Manufacturers of Washington Fir
Lumber.

The Union Mill Co was estab-
lished in 1903, and is owned and
managed by local men, who have
backed their faith in Aberdeen's
advantages by heavy investments
here.
The officers of the company are:
r. L. Douglas of the Douglas Bros,
foundry, president; J B. karshner
of Karshner Bros. meat market,
vice-president. and j. G. Lewis,
thoroughly practical saw mill man,
manager.
Since its inception, the plant has
been constantly improved and its
capacity enlarged. This summer a
planer was added and the present
output of the mill is 10000 feet of
lumber daily, of which about 25,-
600 feet is dressed. The employees
number 60.
The mill runs entirely on Wash
ington pine or Douglas fir logs.
None of Aberdeen's saw mills
possess any greater advantages q
location. The site is an extensive
one on both banks Of the Chehalis
river, with a water front of fully
1900 feet. Northern Pacific side
tracks reach the yards. and every
convenience is possessed for both
water and rail shipment.
Nearly all of the product goes by
coastwise vessels to California
ports, Ganahl & Co., OF San Fran
cisco being sales agents.
The margin of profit on manu-
featured lumber is small one, and
the unquestiOnable success of the
Union Mill Co.. may be attributed
to economy and careful manage
ment.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-09
THE ABERDEEN
MANUFACTURING co.
General Wood Work, NOuldingS.
Turning, Scroll Work, Boats
Etc.

A growing industry which has al
the employment of from 5 to 20
men is the well-equipped plant of
the Aberdeen Manufacturing Co.
1t is doubtful if the people of
this city realize the extent and di-
ve1sity of its present output or the
completeness of its equipment.
Ideally located, convenient for
the receipt of lumber, and the sale
of its finished product. the plant is
operated under unusually favorable
conditions for economical produc-
ton. and in consequence is able TO
Iuote prices that win and hold
trade.
All of the native woods CTR, &C.
dar, spruce and hemlock, as we'll as
some oak) are used. and no plant
of this kind anywhere is in posi-
ton to secure better selections of
suitable stock. The lumber is kiln
dried On the premises, and much of
it is housed in a steam-heated ware
house, which insures its perfect
condition.
Store fiXtcres. such as counters,
sncl' ing. tables. shelves, partitions
and decorative interior woodwor (
are an important part of the output
and this work is turned out in a
comfortably heated room by skilled
men who are employed at good
wages. Many of the most attrac-
tive store fixtures in Aberdeen
business houses were made to o.
der here.
An immense amount of turned
and scroll work is kept in stock,
a large warehouse 24X150 feet be-
ing entirely devoted to this pun
pose. Here are shown brackets,
grill work, balls for nag-staffs.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-09

IS susceptible is treated. Many ma
ternity cases are treated each wear
The hospital is in charge of Dr.
Paul SHIFTS, graduate of Ann Ar
Dor, Mich, and associated with him
are DIR. j. A. Mapes and DR.. d. c.
Uric, physicians and surgeons OF
high standing.
The Aberdeen General Training
School for Nurses is a valuable fea-
ture of the hospital. The class at
present includes twelve young la
dies.
Naturally, in an industrial center
possessing so many mills and other
manufacturing industries, accidents
from contact with machinery ara
OF somewhat frequent occurrence but
hospitals are by no means limited
TO the treatment of accident eases
Patients have much greater
chances for recovery when treated
IN modern, thoroughly equipped
hospitals than is the case in anv
home.
The fact that proper nursing and
diet are vital necessities in al, ser
ious cases, is becoming universally
admitted. There was a time when
the public regarded hospitals as
being beneficial solely for the
treatment of surgical cases, and for
the unfortunate stranger who be-
came i'll away from home. Today
those who have given the matter
intelligent thought realize and ad-
NIT that the benefits of HOSPITAL
treatment should in justice be ex-
tended to the sick whenever posi-
Bile. A great many lives have been
spared for years of usefulness be-
cause friends or relatives of the
sick were sensible enough to per-
suade them to enter hospitals for
treatment.
The quiet, the care, the system
attic treatment. kindly yet firmly en-
| forced, effects cures that could not
be accomplished under less favor
able conditions.
True, equal medical treatment
so far as the physician is concern
ed, is possible in a private home
but medicine is not the only fac.
tor needed in the majority of cases
Not only are the influences sunr.
rounding the patient at home nee.
essarily less helpful, because in the
hands of less-skilleYl nurses. but
the patient is much more apt tC
effectually circumvent the instruc-
tons of the physician in regard ia
diet and important hygenic con.
! ditions.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-09

up a reputation for speed in filling
orders and executing contracts. 1t
Is one of the old established con
Germs of Aberdeen, dating back to
1890. The present proprietor, Mr.
Andrew Semmen, has owned the
business for the past year and a
half. AS a plumber and steam fit
ter, he was well-known in Aber-
deem prior to that time, and his
personal knowledge of the practical
work insures the high standard that
Is maintained.
If YOU want a Square deal" all
round. let the Aberdeen Sheet Metal
Works take care of your needs in
the lines mentioned in this ar
ticlc.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-09
ANDERSON & MIDDLETON
LUMBER co.
Manufacturers and Dealers in Fir,
Spruce and Cedar Lumber.

To its lumbermen, this commur-
itv owes the marvellous develop
ment that has transformed Aber-
deem from a few scattering houses
TO a compact. well-built, thriving
city of 10000 people.
The operation of the mills has
given employment to we'll paid Ia
hor and made possible the growth
of what is now one of the i'm
portant Pacific Coast cities.
The main article in this edition
of The Herald covers in detail the
story of Abcrdccn's growth. Among
the factors that have contributed
largely to this wonderful develop
mont, a prominent place must be
given TO tho Anderson & Middleton
Lumber CO. ono Of tho most i'm
nortant industries of GraNs Harhor.
This company succeeded to the
old WcathcrWaX mill (the second
established in Abcrdeen) and has
since made many improvements.
Tho cut of the mill mt present is
$4,000 feet a day, or nearly w.
coo. 900 feet year. Some 125 ON
ployos are required in the plant,
The woll-cguippcd planning mill has
for some time run night and day.
Contrary TO the custom of most
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-09
Loading Lumber in Aberdeen.
Dryden n LEITCH LUMBER co.
Spruce

After shut down of about two
months in order to install new ma
chinery, The Dryden & l-eitch Lum-
Der Co., began operations anew on
October 18th last, with greatly
increased capacity and now en-
ploys So men.
The mill is cutting at the rate OF
2O,OOO,OOO feet annually, of which
about 80 per cent will be dressed.
The output is practically all Wash
ington pine Cor Douglas fr) lum-
Der. including everything from
heavy timbers to matched flooring
and ceiling.
Most of the product is shipped
to California ports, although the
export orders to China, Honolulu,
etc. include several cargOes a year
The Robert Dollar Co., of San
Francisco are sales agents.
The plant was established in
1879 ana Is Ideally lotdttu vi tHc
south bank of the Chehalis river
with a water front of between l.
900 and 1900 feet. Tracks of the
Northern Pacific pass the loading
platforms.
The officers of the company are
James Dryden of Portland, Oregon,
president: and John II. Leitch, sec
rotary and manager Mr., Leitch
came to the Pacific coast from
Michigan, with a thorough know
ledge of saw-milling, and all of his
time is devoted to the active man
agement of this mill. His faith in
the growth of Aberdeen and the
material development of this sec
ton has never wavered, and is to-
day justified by present accom-
plishments which herald even
greater local prosperity in the flu
ture Mr.. Leitch is a member OF
the Aberdeen City Council.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-09

renee tops. balustradcs, a1G
stair work, table legs, etc, and 4
very large assortment of moulding
Few concerns in the largest cities
carry in stock anything like The
amount of finished work seen in
this warehouse It's existence yer
mits speed in filing orders
The skiffs manufactured have No.
CURED more than local reput2-
ton. A number are now on TIE
Yukon river and at other Alaskan
points. Some have been sold ir
Portland, Ore, and of course IL
great many are in use in the Va
tiers of Grays Harbor They mees
the demand for a servccable, easy
pulling skiff at moderate price
To give an idea OF the increase
in size of the plant, it may ee
said that the original building is
now used for the engine and boiler
room and for the moulding and me
turning room. And this building
has been enlarged. In addition to
it there are three large buildings
besides the double dry kiln All Of
these buildings are solid and sub
stantial
When the present owners tooT
! hold of the business they marpefg
out a construction plan for the tn
/ ture and the buildings are arranE-
ed to permit of adding additions as
needed
The Aberdeen Manufacturing CT
is the outgrowth of the business eS-
tahlished some Is years ago by
! Anthony Damitio. About six y7:avs
ago, Geo. f Huntley, A. A. Dan-
tito, John Damitio and John TTeintE
purchased the plant. but before the
end Of the first year the two former
bought out their associates. Jas
w. Scott secured an interest in the
business some 214 years ago
Mr.. Huntley is president; Mr..
Scott, secretary. and Mr. Damitic,
treasurer of the company
They are all practical men OF
skill and experience in wood work
ing and personally take hold Of the
work of the plant another poine
that makes for economy of produe-
ton. What they have achieved in
the past few years is but an inti-
cation of future business growth
and increased facilities.
Their successful business policy
is to furnish their products at =
price that makes it expensive 70
ship in similar finished work, AMI
to turn ont just as good work as
money will buy.
So that, in patrOnizing the An
erdeen Manufacturing Co. not only
is an important local industry b.
ing built up, but customers ere
sure of getting full value for the5r
money.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-09

Oncrcu 20 Gr.5o larbor Ladies'
E..u .,..-. ,a'll-
tiles lor addtus 40 eetau. appear
ance are not superior 10 those of
ieted inc ladlto of Grays TTarbor at
Marsh $
1t is an enterprise that merits the
approval and patronage Of the most
fastidious. and critical and it
boon to those who appreciate the
advantage of appearing at their
best.
The sales and display room used
is magnficently furnished and i'm
pressively fne-fullv in keeping
with the superb millinery stock. 1t
bears the impress of the individual
ity of Madame Marsh, and there is
no other like it in this part of the
state. Everywhere are evidences of
that perfect good taste which is
distinguishing characteristic of this
establishment.
The millinery display includes
many imported hats, and the latest
direct from the worlds greatest
millinery centers are shown. The
ladies of Seattle, Portland or San
| Francisco are not able to make pur
chases more Gin the mode" than
are those who are patrons of Mrs.
Marsh's
Miss Rowe, who has been in
charge of Madame Marsh's trim
ming department for the past five
been sought by the most correctly
costumed local society leaders, is
better than ever prepared to please
patrons this winter.
The hair dressing and manicur
ing parlors, with modern appoint
ments, are in charge Of Miss Per-
kins. who recently came to the coast
from Minneapolis, and who Is an
artist of skill anil experience. The
arrangement insures perfect pri-
vacy. Many are availing themsel-
YES of Miss Perkins appreciated
services. The possibilities of mark
ed improvement in complexion must
be experienced and cannot be des-
cribed. Correctly manicured hands
are an indication Of refinement that
bring endless satisfaction.
Hair Goods.
Miss Perkins is not only expert
in hair dressing, but is thoroughly
versed in making any and all kinds
of hair goods. An excellent stock
Is carried, and the requirements of
patrons are made-up in this estab-
lishment-a very much more salts
factory way than to purchase ready
made hair goods.
Is there, on this earth's surface,
woman who does not covet beauty
if for no other reason than the de
sire to please which springs up I'M
hidden in every heart?
Nothing is of as much impor-
lance in attaining this end as the
skilled assistance and advice which
are offered the ladies of Grays Har-
Dor at Marsh's
France has always led the world
in the costuminG and beautifying
of the fair sex, and it was from
Paris that Madame Marsh came to
the United States. After continu-
linz for timo i'm Boston and New
York; She c9mo direct 10 aberdeen.
opening her establishment six years
ago To those who have been pa
irons. no argument is necessary.
but Tho Herald desires 10 call en-
phattcally to the attention of those
who have nor yet visited "Marsh s.
the decidedly excellent facilities af-
forded thom The location is on
Heron street. next TO Woln's dry
goods store