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The Detroit times., 1908-08-17

Robins Ave, I-2 Block North OF
Gratiot.
2 new 7-room houses large cellar. oak
floors gas fine bath: ready TO move
into: open Sunday, TO p. m.
BROOKS & KINGON,
NJ 1861: City is6i sos Whitney bids.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-17
ron Observation-Disclosures.

A big load kindling wood. 81 so: hard
wood. -: blocks. s275; economy nut.
"a: lump. $3.50 for Kitchen stoves
aud laundry. Houghten- French
Coal Co. Both phones.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-17
AUTOMOBILES. BoATs & ENGINE,

ELECTRIC light rubber covered wire
number IA. at 1926 per / 200 feet. IN
any quantity Order now before ad-
vance. w. J. Hartwig Co, 205 JET
ferson-ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
ST. Dolls, SOC.

Dressed German Dolls, 2I
inches high. They look as dainty
as can be, but they are sturdy
witl1al. The hair can be washed
and combed without harm; the
teeth can be cleaned, the face
washed, and the limbs are joint
ed so naturally that the clothes
can be put on and taken off
easier than with live baby.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
ST. Plated Ware. SOC.

The apollo" make, guaran-
teed for 5 years by makers and
us. Choice of Bread Trays,
Cream Pitchers, Sugar Bowls,
Claret Jugs, Horseradish Bot
ties, Candlesticks, Fern Dishes,
Jelly Holders, Bonbon Dishes,
Strip Pitchers, Card Trays, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
ST. Pictures, soc.

Game Pictures in 18x28 oak
frames Proof Etchings in I5x2o
oak frames; Photo Colors in IL
x2o ornamental gilt frames;
Genuine Pastels in 1IxI4
frames; Water Color effects, in
oxIo black frames; Photo Col
ors in gilt medallion frames,
IIxI4 inches. Fourth Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
SOC China, 44c.

Cracker Jars, Chocolate Pots,
Cake Plates, Salad Bowls, Sugar
Sifters, Bonbon Dishes, Sirup
Pitchers, Oatmeal Sets, Sugars
and Creams, Hair Receivers.
Candlesticks, Cologne Bottles,
Puff Boxes, H a n d p in e d
Plaques, Fancy Vases, Rose
Jars, Tea Pot Tiles, Tea Strain
ers, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
So Garments, S1.77.

Choice OF Knit Pony Goats.
single and double breasted
Long Kimonos, in Paris styles
Down Dressing Sacques, with
satin ribbon binding; Ribbed
Silk Vests, Silk Tights and bes,
of "Oneita" Union Suits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
So Presents, $1.77.
Until the Gong Sounds at Midday Tomorrow


Choice of the Newly Beautiful
Point Venice and Irish Crochet
All-overs, IS inches wide. Here.
too, are the new 45-inch Nets
used for waists and guimpes. On
Second Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
ST Sample Pieces, SOC.

Basement Floor for these Fig
ures, Busts> Jardinieres, 6-piece
Bureau Sets, Milk Jars, Import
ed Stems, Teddy Bear Jugs,
Flower Vases, Chocolate Pots,
Fruit Dishes, Hand-painted
Sugars and Creams, Cake
Plates, Rail Plates, Fancy Salad
Bowls, Decorated COMFORTS,
Fern Dishes. Water Sets, Bohe-
milan Wine Sets, etc. All at Soc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
So Variety, S1.77.

Basement Floor for these mis-
cellaneous goods-Nickel-plated
Baking Dishes, Hand-painted
Cake Dishes, Jardinieres and
Pedestals, Decorated Parlor
Lamps, Exquisite Lamp Globes,
Vases, Urns, Busts and Figures
from famous potteries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
ST. Silver, SOC.

Solid Silver Bonbon Spoons,
Sardine Forks, Sugar Spoons,
Sugar Sifters, Food Pushers,
Feeding Spoons, Pickle Forks,
Pepper and Salt Shakers, Olive
Forks and Spoons-all with
French gray handles and gold
lined bowls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
81 Gloves, SLY.

These are really $2.5o Glace
Kid Gloves, I6-button length.
They shall be only SLY pair for
tomorrow morning. Attractive
box given, even if YOU select
only one pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
ST Presents, soc,
Until the Gong Sounds at Midday Tomorrow.
81 Jewelry, soc.

Rolled-gold Neck Chains, 81
inch Opera Chains, Jeweled
Shell Combs, Lockets with Sc
cret compartments, Brooch Pins
ad infnitum, Solid Gold Finger
Rings and Scarf Pins, French
Hatpins, and Infants Jewelry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
ST. Leather, soc.

Leather Collar and Cuff Box
es, Writing Tablets, Travelling
Sets, Desk Pads, Pocketbooks
and Card Cases, Hand Bags,
Collar and Cuff Boxes, etc.
Many thousands of them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
So Jewelry, S1.77.

Broadly interpreted = choice
OF Large Mirrors, with gold
frames: Gold Clocks, in French
styles: Brush and Comb Sets
with silver backs, and Chate-
LANES, Scarf Pins, Opera Chains,
Back Combs, Belt Buckles,
Brooches, Lace Pins, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
ST. Child's Goods, SOC.

Choice of thousands of gar
rnents; Dresses in white and col
ors, Wool Dresses, and Sweat
ers, Leggins, Warm Gowns
Guimpes, Aprons, Hats, Bon
nets, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
So Pictures, Sa.77.

The Palais Royals Fourth
Floor Picture Gallery has all the
attributes of an art store, minus
the art stores prices. Judge by
the S. pictures, or those here at
various prices up to SIS each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
Soc Variety, 44c.

Pipes and Smokers Sets, In
laid Vases, Fancy Atomizers,
Drinking Flasks, Pocketbooks,
Hand Bags, Cigar Cases, Drink
ing Cups, Hand Mirrors, Chate-
laine Bags, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
81 Umbrellas, $a.77.

The fact is this-they are $2.25
Silk Umbrellas. We have no So
Umbrellas. Those for ladies
come in black and colors; those
for men are black only, with sill
ver-trimmed handles. SLY I'M
til midday tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
ST. Novelties, SOC.

These will be found in Til
fanny Room, and include Toilet
Articles for. Ladies and Men,
ornaments for his den, dainty
pieces for her boudoir and nov
elites to brighten parlor, library
or dining room. Tiffany
Room is on First Floor, north
east corner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
81 Hosiery, Sl.77.

The gift kind-of pure silk,
plain, drop-stitched and lace Ell
fects, in black and colors. Paris
Novelties and Silk-embroidered
Hose are included. SLY until
midday tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
ST. Handkerchief, soc.

Real French Linen Handker-
chiefs, daintily embroidered and
lace trimmed, are bargains at ST.
Tomorrow mornings visitors
will save money and secure a
satisfactory choice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
SOC Jewelry, 44c.

Thousands of pieces-Solid
Gold Scarf Pins Fob Chains,
Brooches, Finger Rings, Hat
pins, Belt Buckles, Photo
Frames, Jewel Boxes, Match
Boxes, Sterling Silver Pen and
Pencil Holders, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
ST Variety, soc.

Any ST article in the building
for 80c. The Palais ROYAL
makes a speciality OF offering the
most and best ST articles in
Washington. All five floors IL
lustrate the success of our eff
forts. Soc tomorrow-until the
gong sounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
Sn Furniture, soc.

Choice of Polished Wood
Tables, Footstools, Rugs, Ia
bourettes, Costumers, etc. And
Draperies, such as Lace Cur-
tains, Door Panels, etc. On
Fourth Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
ST. Bric=a=Brac, SOC.

Vases, Urns, Busts, Figures,
hundreds of various attractive
pieces from the worlds most ia
nous potteries. The Palais Roy
ais $I.oo Bric-a-Brac is famous.
Basement Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
ST. Mufflers, SOC.

Is sweetheart or wife looking
for the best ST Silk Muf1er for
him." It's at the Palais Royal.
Judged by size, weight, quality
and style, it's the best to be had
in town at ST. We know. You
should.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
$1 NeckWear, SOC.

Such variety-Liberty Silk
Searfs. Stocks, Coat Sets, Yokes
and Chemisettes, Embroidered
Linen Collars and Fancy Bows,
Null Ties. On First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
ST. Umbrellas, SOC.

The Palais Royal introduced
the Gloria" Silk Umbrella to
Washington. The many inita-
tons are a compliment. The
genuine at Soc will attract a host
OF regular patrons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
ST. Fancy Goods, SOC.

Fancy Baskets, Cracker Jars,
German Beer Stems, China Sal
ad Bowls, Powder Boxes and
Hair Receivers, Chocolate Pots,
Carving Knives and other cut
lery. Basement Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
SOC Garments, 44c.

The Corsets and Corset Gov
fers to be 44c are really 75c gar
ments; the Fascinators and
Shawls, Nightgowns and Skirts
are extra-good values. So are
the Nurses, Maids and Wait
resses' Aprons. On Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
SOC Gloves, 44c.

The fashionable Golf Gloves
for men and women-tl1e sensi-
BILE winter glove to be worn on
the street rather than on the golf
links. All colors in all sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
ST. Garments, SOC.

Fleecedown Dressing Sacques
in new styles; military effect Eli
derdown Dressing Sacques, Knit
Lambs Wool Skirts, Flannelette
Nightgowns. Atwood Cardigan
Jackets, Black Saline Petticoats,
Straight-front Corsets and Rib
bon Hose Supporters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
SOC Underwear, 44c.

Choice of Ribbed and Fleeced
Union Suits, Vests, Pants,
Tights and Corset Covers. Dou-
ble-satin Hose Supporters, Cot
ton, Wool and Isle Stockings.
On First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
ST Art Noveau, SOC.

Thermometers, Candlesticks,
Smokers Sets, Jewel Cases, I'm
ported Vases, Mirrors, etc. New
ly beautiful things-for sale in
Jewelry Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
S1 Underwear, soc.

Choice of Ladies, Mems and
Children's Ribbed ''Oneita
Union Suits, Ladies Vests,
Pants and Tights, in natural,
white and black. 8oc for any ST
garment in the Merino Under
wear Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
81 Leather, Sl.77.

Best of Leather Writing Tab
lets, Cigar Cases, Wallets, Gard
Cases, Letter Cases, Pocket
books, Shopping Bags, etc.
Rich presentation pieces, extra
good value at So each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
ST. Art Goods, SOC.

Renaissance Scarfs, 1ox30
inches; Japanese Drawnwork
Squares, 3ox3o inches, and 8oc
for other ST goods in the Art
Needlework Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
SOC NeckWear, 44c.

Mems Scarfs, Ladies' Stock
Collars, Ascot Stocks, Null Ties
and all the. new soc Neckwear.
And Veilings and Laces-all 5oc
goods, at 44c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
All soc Presents, 44c,
Until the Gong Sounds at Midday Tomorrow.
soc Books, 44c.

This statement is too modest
You will find $I.5o copyright
books here, with choice of 200
best titles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
ST. Home Needs, soc.

72-inch Double Satin Damask
Table Linen, Table Napkins,
Fringed Tablecloths, Silkoline
Comforts, English Fleece Blan-
kets, Bedspreads, etc. ..ks.:>
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
ST. Trimmings, SOC.

Choice of Gold, Silver and
Spangle Trimming; chiffon and
braid applique trimmings; Per-
sian Bands. All new. Go to
Second Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
ST Waists, soc.

The new White Wash Waists
with long and tight sleeves !;
plain, tailor-made and lingerie
effects. In all sizes. Boxed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
ST. Hose, SOC.

Ladies ST Novelty Isle and
Silk and Lisle Embroidered
Stockings, in half hundred
styles; Fine English Cashmere
Wool Hose: Jersey Cloth Leg
gins. 8oc for any ST article in
the Hosiery Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
ST Stationery, 800.

Fashionable Stationery in box
es that are a work of art, and
will be preserved long after the
stationery is used.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
Soc Stationery, 44c.

Holly boxes containing so
Sheets of Paper and so Envel-
opes to match. Calendars, too.
Postcard Albums, etc. All are
superior at soc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
SOC Handkerchief, 44c.

Ladies and Mems Presenta-
ton Handkerclliefs. Six of the
soc Initial Handkerchief for
Christmas will cost you $2.64 in
stead of $3-until midday to-
morrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
Soc Home Needs, 44c.

Pictures. in I2x2o-inch gilt
frames; Tabourets, Window
Shades, Pipe Racks, Lace Cur
tains, Lace Door Panels. 44c un-
til midday tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
81 Home Needs, $1.77.

Choice of sweet-singing Cana
ries, large cages; Bamboo Book
Shelves, Mission Tabourets,
Tapestry Table Covers, 2 yards
square; Brussels-effect Lace
Curtains, Coy Comforts, etc.
SLY until midday tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
81 Silverware, S1.77.

Best Quadruple-plated Tea,
Coffee and Chocolate Pots.
Crumb Sets. Fern Pots, Water
Pitchers, Candelabra, Baking
Dishes. etc. And only SLY for
w. Rogers Al Table Knives
and Forks-the set of one dozen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
ST. so Neck Rufus, soc.

Pierrot Neck Rufus Of MESA
line silk and chiffon, made very
full, with plated ruche at top;
large bow at neck; all the new
shades.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
ST Gloves, Spc.

If for presentation, they will
be exchanged after Christmas
should the size or color be not
as desired. Boxed free Of extra
charge.
Mems ST Dogskin for. Soc
Mems ST Mocha for. Soc
Ladies ST Glace for. Soc
Ladies ST Suede for. Soc
Boys ST Gloves for. Soc
Girls ST Gloves for. .9oc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
S. to $500 Christmas Presents
At 10 Per Cent Discount
Until the Gong Sounds at Midday Tomorrow.

that all goods
a
rtdes chooses from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
81 Child's Goods, S1.77.

Choice of Girls Cloth Dress
es, in sizes up to II years; Long
and Short Coats for infants up
to 3 years; Large Poke and
Tight-htting Bonnets; all S.
garments to be SLY until mid
day tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
Soc Linens, 44c.

Choice of 62-inch-wide Table
Linen, bleached and unblcached.
Full Size Sheets, cut work or
spachtel scarfs, aox54 inches,
44c until midday tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
SOC Dolls, 44c.

Everybody-nearly everybody
who has seen the Dressed
Dolls here at soc not only
praised them much, but eagerly
purchased. On Second Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
Soc Child's Goods, 44c.

Warm Underwear and Hose,
Gowns, Aprons, Leggings,
Sacques, Caps, Skirts, Fancy
Bids, for baby and children up to
IA years OF age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
PIC for All Csc Christmas Presents
BUT Only Until the Gong Sounds at Midday Tomorrow:

oneof in
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stores
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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-03
FEATHERS AND EecsHEIIs

II your hens lay very thin shelled
eggs, mix ground oyster shell in the
soft feed.
There are sixty poultry papers in
the United States. and their combined
circulation is said TO be 100000.
IL has been figured that Toulouse
geese pay better than hogs. They
nearly live on grass and are easily
raised
The only way 10 get good eggs for
Matching is 70 own good breeding stock
or 10 buy from those who know how
10 produce such eggs.
II is stated that 10000 incubators
were sold in 1907. And yet they saw
the business is only In its infancy!
What 4 big kid 10 keep In long dresses,
To tell ducks and brakes by their
quacking just remember that the drake
sings soprano and the duck alto. Per-
maps this is the reason the drake has 4
big head and the duck small.
Buying eggs ut the store for hatch.
ing gives poor results. Pay a decent
price FOR decent eggs 10 4 decent man:
then You VIII lie decent and set de-
cent hatch Of decent chickens.
Let us remind You that show birds
do not always bring prize winners.
The birds You see mated ut the shows
are not often mated for breeding.
Don't be left in buying. Save money
and crying.
You are asking If you can raise tur-
keys ON a town lot Certainly. We
have raised them on 4 plot twenty
i've feet square. but many say YOU
can't do IT, You can make such people
take water If you study up.
Before buying your pigeons, ducks
and chickens from city bird stores Just
accept this little tip. Run your eye
down the columns Of the poultry Jour
mails and you'll fLd them advertising
for old common pigeons. all kinds OF
poultry and pet stock. Now buy. if YOU
are 'ninny" enough, but don't cry IL
You set caught.
The winter shows proclaim the fact
that BrahmaS. CochinS and Games are
getting more and more To be fancy.
This shows that the people are learn
ING two thingS-hrSt. the hen Of quail
ity and profit Is not the clumsy feather
leg that occupies extra space: second.
ii IS real wicked To run back yard cock
pits. Now, If this cackling and scrap
ing over back yard fences can be eradi-
Gated the millennial dawn Will move
up notch.
Its blessing we do not all think
alike or we'd stay most awful dumb.
Our chickens would all be dunShiuS.
our pigeons would lie doing the old
stunt OF decorating the barn shingles.
the turkeys would be triple half
breeds. the ducks would be bowleSSed
runtS, and we chicken fellows would
be lean IS Jobs turkey that stood
against the pyramids 10 gobblc II
some one hadn't thought ont some
thing better. May our gray matter in
crease.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-03
ROOSTER APPROVES SENTENCE

The most amusing and unusual CO.
incident we have witnessed occurred
IN the York pa courthouse while we
were studying law in that city. The
late Judge Latimer presided.
rawboned six foot fellow I'm high
top boots and red shirt was called IN
Tor sentence for chicken stealing. The
ROSTERS were there as evidence. Just
as sentence was pronounced a rooster
crowed- Judge Latimer pounded: the
upst2n made an extra squirt OF to-
oacco Juice at the receptacle missed
as usual. and shouted silence But
threatened contempt Of court could
hardly still the crowd. The prisoner
was led before the box 70 plead to
another count. Found guilty. his sec
"hd sentence was pronounced. when
again from under the clerks table
rose that triumphant "Cock-a-doodle-
DO. The judge and whole assembly
shouted laughter IN unison. and. with
a years sentence hanging over him.
the prisoner cracked a smile. Good
FOR the rooster!
We all crow when a midnight head
wrinGer gets it in the neck.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-03

combs Is difficult 10 understand for
when they hop over 10 blind the bird
OF begin 10 drag him down the British
fancier simply slices the whole thing
or
England's crack paper. the Feathered
World. directs reader 10 cut of the
comb half an inch from the head and
20 apply = rcdhot iron 10 stop the blood
Rather medi-evl. Sort OF Bloody Mary
plan.
traid Tommy Atkins couldn't be 4
trimmer over here. Its a hot place
for trimmers, whether they do the
stunt in a Pennsylvania billion dollar
capitol or back yard hen pen. The
trimmer gets trimmed
What surprises most is the weight.
To win the minimum Is: Cocks. eight
pounds; hens. six and a half: cocker
els. seven and 4 half; pullets. six.
Some prize winning LeChorns reach
eleven pounds.
Now. YOU fantan, butterfly breeders.
take notice. You think there's some
thing doing when you build Wyan-
dottcS 10 the standard eight and 4 half
pounds. Minorcas 10 nine. Barred Rocks
10 nine and half. LangshanS 10 ten.
Cochins 10 eleven and Light Brahmas
10 twelve. but imagine a Leghorn roost-
or OF eleven pounds and 4 hen ten.
What's the trick? oh, they just cross
with Light Brahmas, thus destroying
the LeghOrn shape and laying quail
ties and breeding pure Leghorn paro-
dy with feather leggings and fuzzy
toes
We would advise our English kozens
who anticipate Introducing them in
NankeedOm 10 label their prize medley
Made In Ensland;" otherwise they
may be victims Of the pure food laws
or some OF our Harvard professors
may proclaim their very awkward bird
n direct descendant OF the great aux.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-03
FARM
FOR SALE

A FARM, consisting of 66s
"a acres. lying ON the Blue
n Ridge Mountain. u miles
from the Government Weather
Bureau. 500 acres OF this land is
cleared and good smooth farming
land. Would make fine fruit
farm. The remainder is in oak.
poplar. chestnut. pine and locust
timber. There is an excellent stand
for store, and a business man
could clear SO per month ON the
store alone. A good Grist Nlin is
located on the farm. The proposed
Trolley Line from Winchester to
Washington will cross the farm.
An abundance of good Building
Stone upon the farm. and limestone
Tor lining purposes within : mile.
This property will be sold at an
extremely low price.
For further particulars.
address.
MN, Care OF COURIER.
Berryville. Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-03
THE ENGLISH WHITE LgcHoRn,

English Leghorn cranks call the
American :. G. White 1.-The fantail but
terny.' People who live I'm crystal pal
aces should never throw mud at other
peoples pretty. perfect chickens when
their own look Ike a cross OF giraffe
ana ostrich. There. Tommy Atkins!
\ females photograph. accidentally
found. often causes a divorce. but one
would hardly think that the innocent
looking rooster herein portrayed would
be casus beili 20 start n scrap among
the ;. G. w. Leghorn fanciers OF rner-
RE England.
But It was rs a Haunting red rag TO
the Johnny Bull breeders. and now
they are divided into the minority
lighting for the beautiful typical bird
ana the majority footing for the "Toot-
niil strain OF mongrel monstrosities.
American Leghorn fanciers. looking
across the big pond with longing ewes
at Crystal palace cups. will not 20
rainbow chasing after dicestinc our
Leghorn tale.
compare our picture Of Crystal
palace first prize winner with the
American standard.
This bird has narrow bac,, hollow
breast. knOckknees and fat coarse
Shanks. He holds his tail ar sixty DO
grees, the blade Of comb IS trimmed.
ana there is such a break AT the shout
ders and end Of saddle that the head
and tail appear as II stuck on.
COMB" Don't mention IT," The
English Leghorn comb exceeds the Mi
norca's. II IS generally 4 half circle.
nearly always flop, and the blade fits
close 10 the neck. The blade gets so
massive that II twists and turns. so
they Just cut IL or or slice piece off
underneath. one writer saws. Their
combs are SO large n 20 bow down tho
neck OF the poor bird" What practical
reason there can be for breeding such