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The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-04-06
The Great Amcrican Hen.

Rightfully comes she by the title,
for according to statistics the Ameri-
can hen yields more money annually
than any other one farm product. With
eggs as low as a cent piece-a very
cheap and nutritious food-a well
bred hen laying about two hundred
eggs a year has value of 50. An
estimate is made that 81 year will
keep her in comfortable if not luxuri-
Gus, quarters. The trouble is that
millions OF barnyard scrubs do not
yield a hundred eggs year.
According to Government authori-
ties the earning from the egg and
poultry industry amounts to about
$3.50. 100000 Cotton, the king of crops
with a value reaching up to $3.50 ,000,-
600, is thus dethroned by the magnifi-
cient earnings of the fowl.
During 1905 the total value of all the
gold. silver. wool and sheep produced
in the United States was s272, 1000.
The wheat crop, considered the most
valuable of all agricultural products
had value in the same period of
s229,000,O00. The great American
hog, consumed at home and abroad,
was valued at about S1S6. 500 OBS. The
sugar production of the country was
only $4,000. 900. The combined value
of the oat and potato crops was only
s16O,00O,0OO. The industrious little
gallus domesticus produces enough
eggs to require a train of refrigerator
cars 800 miles long filed with 10000
600 crates. each of which holds $50
eggs The value of the egg as n food
product is equal to that of any food
stuff of its size.
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-04-06

The Bureau of Animal Industry has
just prepared short bulletin embody-
ing a number of useful hints to poultry
raisers. In submitting the text to Secre-
tary Wilson. Chief Melvin of the
Bureau stated that the article was pre-
pared with the special end in view of
furthering the purpose of his Bureau
to give the raisers of poultry, especially
the general farmer, the best informa-
ton possible in very concise form.
The article is written by G. Arthur
Bell, Assistant Animal Husbandman of
the Bureau of Animal Industry.
Selection of Variety.
Pure breeds are desirable, says Mr.
Bell, as with these one has a flock of
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-04-06

fowls which will produce carcaseS and
eggs of n much more uniform shape,
color, and size than will mongrels, all
of which aids in finding a ready sale.
Ii one already has a flock of mOngrel
fowls and cannot afford 10 buy pure
breeds, he should choose purebreed
male bird of the breed preferred and
mate him with few Of the best mon
grel females. This system, il carefully
followed for a few years. viii give a
hieh-grade flock that will be practically
as good as purebrcds. so far as market
conditions for dressed fowls and eggs
are concerned
Choice of variety will depend largely
on the purpose for which the fowls are
kept-whether eggs alone. both eggs and
meat, or meat alone is the chief object;
whether whlte-shelled or brown shelled
eggs are desired; and whether sttters
or nOnsitters are wanted.
Egg BreedS.-Nonsitters and prodgc-
ers of white-shelled eggs-Leghorns
and Minorcas.
General purpose breeds.-Sitters and
producers of brown-shelled eggs-Ply-
mouth Rocks. Wyandottes. Orphing-
tons, and Rhode Island Reds.
Meat Breeds Sltters and producers
of brown-shelled eggs-Light Brahmas,
Cochins, and Langshans.
What Kind OF Houses.
LocdtiOn.-Select an elevation hav-
ing natural drainage away from the
building. dry, porous soil. such as a
sandy or Erayelly loan, being prefer
able to a clay soil.
ErpOSure-As sunlight and warmth
are essential to the best success with
poultry. the buildings should face the
south. A southeastern exposure is pref
cradle to a southwestern one if a
direct southern exposure cannot be OBJ
tanned.
Size of HOuse.-The size of the house
will depend almost entirely on the
number of birds to be kept. If in tlocks
of forty to sixty. about > square feet
of flour space should be allotted to
each hen. The building should be high
enough for the attendant to avoid
humping his head against the ceiling.
AHouse Tor Fifty to Sixty Fowls.
The best house for fifty to sixty fowls
is 90 by IA feet; front elevation Gla
feet, back elevation 5l@ feet, with
double pitch roof of unequal span. The
roof. if shingled, should have not less
than one-third pitch. If roofing paper is
used. one-quarter pitch will answer, In
the front, or south wall there should be
placed two windows about l foot from
the top and 3 feet from the ends; by
10 inches is a good-sized pane to use
in a twelve-light sash making the sash
about 3 by inches high and . feet 8
inches wide. A door 2l2 by feet may
he made in one of the end walls, and
also a small door in the front wall, for
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-04-06
NOT the Laying Kind.

A few days ago a rather bashful
young woman went into Southern
grocery store with some chickens to
sell. She inquired the price of fowls,
and at the same time put hers on the
counter. The clerk didn't notice that
the chickens feet were tied. and asked
her if they would lay there. She bit
her handkerchief, turned her head, and
said, mo, sir, they are ROSTERS
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-04-06

Ducks don't need water to thrive.
There are many farms in this country,
where thousands of these fowl are
raised each year for market, and where
there is not even a puddle for them to
founder in. One of these establish
ments is said to furnish 10000 ducks
year,
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-04-06

cabbage which are very good for this
purpose. Some kind of meat, such as
green cut bone or meat scraps, is valu-
able as a food and it is well to keep in
a box where the chickens can help
themselves at all times. Water should
be provided from the start placed in
such a dish that the chickens can not
get into it and get wet
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-04-06
THE STANDARD BIRD.
Greatest Profit in Pure Breeds OF Fowls.
GUY ELLIOTT MICHEL

should be placed against the end of the
house opposite the door or under the
roost platform. and should be darkened.
1t is well to have several small boxes
for shell, grit, beef scraps, etc, against
the walls about 16 to is inches above
the floor. If cement or wood floors are
used, a dust bath should be provided
for the fowls.
The Feeding of Hens.
In order to obtain eggs, 1t is neces-
sary to have healthy, vigorous stock,
properly fed. To do, their best, hens
should be fed grain, animal. and green
food. They should be fed enough to
keep them in good condition but not
overfat, and should be induced to take
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-04-06

The Pennsylvania Railroad is con-
templating cutting tunnel through the
Allegheny Mountains and the South.
ern Pacific will eventually tunnel the
Sierre Nevada range.
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-04-06

The roost platform should be placed
in the rear of the house and extending
its whole length. The platform should
he about feet wide and ) feet from
the floor, with the perches arranged
about s or 10 inches higher. The nest
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-04-06

Cork, in spite of its buoyancy. will
not raise to the surface again from a
depth of 200 feet below the oceans sur
face. owing to the great pressure Of
water. At any depth short of that 1t
will gradually work its way back to
the surface.
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-04-06

The bloodhound is generally thought
to be very ferocious. while, on the con.
trary, it is really as gently as almost
any other kind of dog.
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-04-06
SINGLE COMB BUFF leoHopNs.

Cock was Awarded Firs,
rst Prize, 81. Louis Exposition.

the fowls to pass in and out of the
hnilding.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-19
nGn furnishings.

& =
1oo Handkerclifc fort this sale only Sc
15c extra large aud fast color: &c
1oc biaes ana brown hose at &c
LOG sray WORKING hose at .4c
soc ana ne shirts ct soc
soc and 5egorking shirts at. 4, ssc
2Sc ana $sc nenss underwear, all
sizes !. y i. .i.,.:. !. $50. 19c,
25c and ~ mems underwear. all
SIZES at X. 80. 39c
sl.as raen's una erwear, all sizes, at see
s5c snspendars at 4. i. Gle
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-19
Shoes.

A table full of ladies, boys and some
mems at ............- $50
A limited quantity Of ladies shoes.
you must hurry if you want them,
at ........-...... ..-..... $1.24
one lot of ladies' shoes, if you ever
paid $3.50 for "a shoe, you did not
get any better service than you
will get here at ...............$1 SLAB
One lot of ladies patent colt and
Dongola lace and blucher. $50. $1.9s
One lot boys oxfords and shaes. pat
ent colt, Velour and box calf,
worth $500 ............... $1.9s
One lot mems patent colt oxfords,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-19
Ladies DelaItllBIII.

15c ladies' gray and black hose 10
75c ladies' stock collars 81 I'll
&c and SC caItcpes in allfcolots
7c Lancaster ginghams
csc children's hoods. iic
35c and SOC children's hood 70
75c and 81 children hoods i5c
25c and 35c ladies underwe 81
soc corsets II. 4. |. 4. 4. 25c
75e-and 81 corsets fsc
$1.25 ladies' wrappers 79c
81 go and S1.75 ladies wrappers csc
SOC Soyaset dress goods 25e
124sc to 1sc dress bingham Toe
$3.50 to 5000 skirts csc
$500 to $500 skirts .es
$50 to $3.50 skirts I. q AS
$1.25 alarm clock 4 z5e
$1.50 to $500 quilts L. 9sc
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-19

also shoes in all feathers, gun
metal and p. colt, in button and
b1uchers. If you paid $3.50 some
places you did not get any better
ones, at ............. ......... .S2.4S
There goes the cream Of our shoe
department. no matter how swell
a dresser you are, will dare say
ing that you never bought better
shoe at any price. The patent
colts are in button and bluchers,
and the gun metal is bluchers.
Only miss this lot If you dare,
at ........ ............ $9.4s
Ladies' Furnishings.
Handkerchief worth 1Oc at. SO
Handkerchief worth 15c at. -. .10c
Handkerchiefs worth 25c at...... .19c
Ladies' collars worth 15c at. ..... sc
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-19

Ladies' collars worth zoe at. 4 .1oc
Ladies' collars, the best in the
house 1890: 1880. 19e
one lot black and gray stockings
at ............... .....7c
One lot lace hose. you have been
paying in this town or in any
mans town, SOC, at this sale
only Csc
Shirt waists, soc and 75c ones at ssc
Shirt waists. s1.5O and 50 ones at $50
A few silk shirt waists. $3.50 and
"a ones at ...-....... SEAS
Ladies hats, Il the regular price.
All Of our 25c-s5c shirt waist goods
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-02

Panama Eggs ....f5c 70 Boo
BOOSTERS that crow. Chickens
that run, Rabbits. Ducks. Pigs.
Donkeys, Cats, Chickens, Cows.
Mousers. Hoosters. and 90 on
.....ao....... sc TO $3.50
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-02

GLORINNE and
her Raiium Girls.
r. Nelson Downs.
King OF koins.
The Rizlcys Euro :
y @ "a n nrruhafa
Crouch and Rich %
a r 4 q, musicians .
Morton and Pair
field. mcdinna. Ida
Howell. Cometiicnne :
Pete punEworth,
Starascope. Orchcst-
sal Gems and Other
Great Turns.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-02

turned away. while his attorney
made the statement 10 the judge
that tho ehlld'a mind had been
turned against her father since u
divorce was granted TO the mother.
The court was then Informed that
the Academy ~ Holy Names had re-
fused to take care OF the little sir!
because Of the notoriety which the
divorce Of the parents had caused
Tho Flrl waa sent 10 n similar school
In TAenma.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-02
KILLED BY AUTO

NEW york. April - Mrs q. J..
kuohler and her Sister. Mfa AlYina
stein. we're struck BY an automobile
ana hurried with terrific force
against the stone ahulmsntH Of a
railroad bridge AZ New Rochelle yes
tardny, the latter being killed and
the furnsrr probably fatally injured.
The occupants az the automobile.
two men and three women. drove
away "a a rapid rate and the polls e
are tracing them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-02
BODIES
ARE FOUND

LENS. France. April -EiEhi
additional bodies Of men buried la
the recent mine explosion were re-
covered yesterday An esamlna.
tion showed that tho miners had not
been dead very long Deputy ffaa-
Icy. OF the house 81 deputies. has
made statement accusing The com
pany ar paying mere attention TO
the saving ~ ita property than to
ruacniuE the miners.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-02
TOT SPURNS HER
FATHER MCOURT

by Judge Frazier The father went
20 his little sifl when uha was
brought into the room. expecting to
take her IA hia arms, as he's has al
ways done, when the innocent little
maid looked up at him and said, Go
way, YOU horrld brute You're a
bad man"
Almost broken hearted the father
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-02
Easter Favors Are Out

Happy Hoollgan. Gloomy 0ua.
Foxy Grandpa and the boys.
ssssssss t.ssft. tt-.s .stss soc
And a thousand and one other
favors and toys that will delight
you.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-02
FATAL FIGHT
OVER BEER

cHARI.ERo1 Pa, April A.
ffEhiinE over a kek OF beer IN the
woods near here yesterday. Lewis
Williams WIS shot TO death aud
Oscar and ~ a Schneider. two
brslhora. received what Will prot
abb he fatal injuries.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-02

A pliihll scene occurred Ia judge
f'ratera department az the supporter
court. on SATURDAY., when the Swear,
old daughter II Lawrence Gocrig
and Ines Geefig was brought snto
court BY her mother Ca see her
father for the first time since she
Was last In the court room. aud was
sent IA ~ Academy ~ Holy Names
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-02
90 our OF BUSINESS

pEkIN. M, Aprn s-The bank
Of I. ana A. Smith a co, closed
this morning, 4, .. Albertuon was
made trustee with bond ofsbo,Qoo.
The firm WAS established VA ikte.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-02
OREGON ARRIVES

SAN FRANCISCO. April ON
her way "a Hfemefsen - undergo.
repairs. the battieship Oregon ar
rived yesterday frona Honolulu. az
sr encountsfiuE a gale that swept
away her port quarter boata. She
viii leave In a few days for tie
sound
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-02
"SAPOLIs" IRON ENAMEL
zoe CAN

A preparation suitable Tor radia-
tore. CRATES. registers furnace
fronts. gas aud 81 stoves. Haw :
Ing machines oF other articles
made 81 iron. Gives brilliant,
permanent. sauGaih ead In
tsnHeiy black finish like that
Of a bicycle Price. per halt
pint car Wiih brush 80. zoe
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-02

oustaning Iiethe q
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-02

This preparation Il anesasl.
ed for polishing gold. s.lssr
ard iu fact al kinds Of plsisi
Wafe. Does Its xefk ia
iifsle labor and without
scratching the most defeats
surface
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-02
Car Tickets Free

Frss street car tickets on ffidasn
ana Saturdays with every purchase
% soc Of over Ht Hand nux meat
market. 100 FIRST ave. -.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-02

Wire Carpet Bsatsfs. earn Il.
Dust Pans. each Toe and 53ss
Complete assortment Of -
thrr busters. Bfo0mn, Bfas6s.
etc. etc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-04-02
Cedarine Csc a Bottle

This IL the very finest preparation oh.
tainuble for cleaning ana renewing all
kinds of finished wood. II removes grease.
scratches. fiy-apcckH mars ana finger
marks. Il IL manufactured from cedar
products IN connection win COM
pounds used 10 produce polish On
the finest pianos and furniture The
cedar odor permeates the wooden goods in
the rooms where Cedarine n used. thus Il
Is an excellent moth preventive. From
lie very nature u tends 10 renew ana pre-
serve the original finish Of all articles on
which Il IN used.
Housekeepera win find Cedaflne n
splendid investment. II does nil that f.
claimed for A. white cedafine costs more
than some other pollShes that could be
obtained. We nevertheless use u Ia our
finishing room b. the gallon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-11
SKETCH OF NEWCOMERS.
A Southern Woman's Acid Opinions as
to Their Aims and Manners.

In return for all the offensive moral benefits
which the North is so fond of bestowing on the
South. a Southern woman. Mrs L. H Harris.
attempts. in a recent number Of THE indie
pendent" to do little missionary work In the
North. Her particular field of effort Is New
York and she hopes that her observations on
the life of the imperial city may lead to some
social contrition' among it's people
The burden Of Mrs. Harris's complaint seems
to be that NEWCOMERS have ceased TO be
human beings. They have turned into mere au-
tomato insanely intent on getting ahead OF one
another
Down here" she says. I'VE have less en-
ergy against one another and more kindness
1t Is not conscious, ethical kindness, according
to the laws of charitable association such as
they have among these hag ridden people, but
it is genial peace OF mind we have because
we know that our neighbor viii not get I'D be-
fore sunrise in order to get the best of US at a.
bargain. He also loves his ease. and we can
trust him on that account But in New-YorI1
gather that the competing spirit is a mistaken
Idea OF aspiration. IL Is possible there for a
woman who has no need to work no desperate
obligation to be wise. TO study herself into
state or nervous proStratiOn In an effort 10 know
all that is 10 be known on a given subject I
OF insects. OF the evolution Of matter and of
astronomy.
What good does it do you to wear yourself
out learning these things?' I asked him.
"1 take pleasure in knowing that know
thenl.' he replied.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-11
Paris. March 2

Paris March 2
One hears a good deal about automobile gar
nnents nowadays but outside Of shop windows
nothing approaching an automobile costume is
seen IN Paris. Women automobilists dress as
daintily and as lavshly as possible. and in their
glass framed broughams make the most at
tractive pictures that have been seen, perhaps.
since the days Of the sedan chair and the white
wig. One rarely sees a tailored gown, or what
the French call a demi- taileur, worn in the
afternoon. The calling gown de rigueur seems
20 be made Of mousseline velvet silk or much
trimmed and embroidered cloths There is a
great recurrence Of interest In silk gowns. but
the silks in vogue, like the velvets. are Of
souple though heavy quality and yards may be
consumed in the making Of a skirt.
There has been a good deal OF talk about the
revival OF peacock blue, but in spite of the fact
that IL has been again and again suggested by
the dressmakers- few people have taken it UP.
Recently, however. there have appeared a few
toQues OF this material which look particularly
well and not all glazing The popular colors
now are so bright, or rather so intense, that this
difficult shade OF blue seems quite within bounds.
1t has always been a trying color TO combine
snd is at its best with either black or white A
dinner gown on which peacock blue figures in
the form Of satin transparency is made of black
silk wolfe and Chantilly lace put together in the
form OF panels. The bottom Of the gown is
trimmed with bands of broad and narrow velvet
ribbon which run as high as the knee although
the trimming is cut into by the lace panels
An odd use Of black on a girlish evening gown
Is that shown in a costume worn by popular
actress. The material is white tulle and the
lines OF the gown are az fluffy and youthful but
the black note is very insistent. The border Of
the skirt is finished with a ribbon band Of back
snousseline, with tiny Cluny lace roses resting
on IL The '''~'c overdress IS cut IN deep points,
which finished with a black band and small
lace flowers. The gown has a low neck and the
front is almost covered by q sort OF draped bib.
which crosses in the back with long, flowing
ends. something like a big fchu put on with the
ends in the back instead Of in the front The
bottom OF this is cut into shallow points and fin
ished Ike the bottom Of the skirt. The lace
sleeves are long and flowing and the fitted corse-
let belt is Of sky blue velvet.
The noticeable thing in the spring fashions is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-11
NEw.yoRIp DAILY TRIBUNE SUNDAY. MARCH II. 1906

rooted prejudice which denies that any good
thing in music can come out or England, WINE
snv composition which bears the stamp Made
in Germany must at once be accepted hoiens
Volens. -, - - .~,,,or,
The Journalists bureau, which does SO much
in the London club in the way OF paLasrapn1
work has established branch IN bernh am, anu
is much used by the English anc American
writer's ~, ,,,, ,,.a q
ever established for whatever purpose Wi VIII
eventually taking up some branch or sociai oI
philanthropic work And this Is true ol tne '
Lyceum Many of the members exuaoTu ma,
devote their talents and money TO soelaI woIh
and the cultivated German woman mas srea'
gift In this line For them bureau Oh sooiol0e'-
cal information has been established
There is scarcely German woman Oh hote
or prominence who is not actively interested ~,
the Ilyceum Frau Hedwig Heyl, who estaoilshed
the poor kitchens in Berlin and INTRODUCED tne
teaching of domestic science into the SCHOOLS Is
president and Cirahn Harrach is vice president;
The court Is represented by Princess Fedora OF
Schleswig- Holstein, sister of the German EN-
press who writes verses and makes sketches I'M
der the pesudonyme of F. Hugtn and the imam
ciaI world by Mrs. Isreal, Frau Won Mendeisohh
Frau Won Leyden and scores of others
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-11
Dainty Motor Brouebor7 Costumes.
Strictly Automobile Not Shop
WindoVs-BreteIles Spring

the curious meange of the crinoline and the first
Empire modes. a recent model for a street
gown has a cloth skirt built in five etages.
each edged with a pleated entredeux of silk
in the same color. SILK is used for the top,
which is in the form of a Directoire jacket with
skirts starting under the bust and ending on
the hips. The skirt is extremely full, and I'M
doubtedly is held out by some support.
There are few gowns exaggerated as the
one described above. but in truth many of the
shortwaisted gowns have skirts flowing out in
a multiplicity Of godets and loaded with
trimming. The reverse of this fashion is also
in good style: skirt of moderate size is trimmed
with straps and self toned braid, and worn with
a short jacket Of the most frivolous description.
Bretelles evidently TO be counted with in
the spring and summer fashions and indeed
the addition of these is sometimes the only nov
city that distinguishes the princess skirt worn
from that which launched six months
ago. The cOrseet skirt of cloth wool has
the addition of bretelles, and is worn under the
short long Jacket that accompanies 1t. This
much is in it's favor, that when the jacket is
moved the result is rather more complete than
in the case of the usual skirt and chemisette
An interesting example Of a two-piece gown
Is worn in a play al the Palais Royal.
There is princess skirt plated, with the plaits
stitched well down the hips, and made Of
the fashionable black and white plaid. Bre-
tees OF white Liberty ribbon pass over the shout
ders and are attached to the top Of the skirt
with smart bows. The blouse is a lingerie crea-
ton of Valenciennes and Irish lace. To COM
plete this costume is a long, loose coat Of the