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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15
FEATHERS AND EeesHELLs.

The individual who made the cross
of northern and Mexican wild turkeys
that resulted in the Mammoth Bronze
breed deserves statue in bronze
English authorities have scraped the
/ earth with q fine tooth comb to find
another place OF turkey origin, but
| have failed 1t is truly the American
/ bird
Turkeys are death 10 grasshoppers,
moths and beetles. Twelve thousand
wirewOrms and 440 daddy IOnglegs
were taken from the crops of two
pheasants, and it's fun to see Reeves
cock clean up the field mice. Guineas
go for army worms, and Pekin ducks
stay up moonlight nights to dig slugs,
but Tom Tumbledown's lousy hens
raise their own bugs.
The state fish and game commission
Of San Bernardino county, Cal, re-
Gently purchased wild turkeys from
Mexico that are so tame they can't be
'shooed" When turned loose the
strangers stopped with the rangers
and laid in the hangers
Seeing recipe that advertised how
to keep the hands soft and white, a
young lady sent he dollar and await
ed reply. This is what came: Dip
your hands three times day in dish
water and help mother" The poultry
mans wife needs no complexion
cream to beautify her dimpled cheeks.
and her partner isn't asking Santa
Claus for a manicure set and feather
beds Of ease.
When a flock of wild turkeys reach
a river they halt for several days to
rest before crossing. They then fly to
the top Of the highest tree and fly
across. Those that fall into the water
easily get to shore by swimming with
their wings unless the opposite bank
is very high
If you are cramming fowls here is a
No. / mixture: Fifty pounds ground
oats. all hulls removed; FIVE pounds
cornmeal, three pounds mealed clover
or alfalfa, three pounds blood meal,
one-half pound salt Mix thoroughly
and stir quantity desired into sour
milk or buttermilk to the consistency
of thick cream. An expert and his as
sistant can feed $50 an hour by this
method. To finish fowls in the or
dinary style, this makes a fine, moist
mash and splendid flesh. Lessen the
liquid and try it.
Noting the nervousness of Pekin
ducks. one would think when shipped
they would kill themselves in the
crates. 1t is Just the opposite. They
quiet right down like the blowhard
who is told to shut up or put up,
In England it is against the law to
breed game roosters. From the many
pictures Of game prize winners in the
London journals the law must be
dead letter. There are others"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15

man who keeps about twenty cows
and sells the milk an icehuusc II 10y IA
by y feet high is of sufficient size.
However I'm no case should an ice
house be smaller than - by - by 10
feet high, because the outside surface
Is too great compared with the volume,
and therefore too much Ice Is wasted
in proportion To the amount used
In the plans submitted the frame
work is made 10y laying a 10y { sill on
the concrete foundation. FaSten this
TO the foundation by ccmcutiug a few
bolts into the concrete ana allowing
them TO extend through the = by I sill.
Two 10y four studding Is then placed
upon this sill sixteen inches apart from
center to center The rafters fur the
roof are likewise made OF by As.
placed the same distance apart as the
studding. but the purlin plate upon the
by studdiug should bc at least six
inches wide The outside of stulding
may bc boarded either with common
shceting and paper, upon which poplar
siding i, nailed, Or with patent siding
or ship lap siding. the latter being the
cheapest and requiring only single
thickness Of board
The roof should bc made with not
less than one. half tu uup.third pitch
and preferably covered with shingles.
for shingles are better iuSulut1rs than
either slate or metal However. paper
may sometimes be- used to good ad-
vantage. \ cupoln or fue should be
built upon the roof Co allow FOR the
removal of the warm air from the top
Of the Ice. The veutllator may be
placed IN the gable end instead of the
cupola and when 50 placed acts for
the same purpose
A continuous door should be cut IN
one end 10 allow the Ice 20 be put IN.
This door may extend from the gable
down 70 within Eve feet of the bottom.
In the cut. ice and milk house com
blned. the side elevation shows how
the scheme has the advantage of utiliz- /
Ing the water from the icehouse here I
shown for cooling the milk No Ice /
needs 20 be removed from the Ice /
louse. IL operates automatically. n /
he weather T. warm the Ice meits
nore rapidly and keeps water IN the
ank AZ the required temperature j
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15

understanding Of the construction Of
an icehouse minimum amount Of
metage can be obtained The waste
from the bottom is generally cOnsid
cred to be the greatest. The amount
Of Ice melted in the bottom of the ice
house varies from one to six feet dur
ing the year, depending upon the con
structiOn OF the floor If the icehouse
is provided with an air tight floor with
the ice laid on at least eighteen inches
Of dry sawduSt the bottom waste rare
ly exceeds twelve inches during the
year On the other hand, if the ice Is
piled In the iCehOuse on the bare
ground without any insulation under it
or any provision made for drainage
the meltage frequently is six feet
The side and top meltage Is not 50
great, but It frequently ranges from
one TO three feet, depending upon the
insulation. The manner of insulation
Is shown In the cut Of cross section
Of icehOuse.
The icehouSe should be located Ia
the coolest place possible ana always
above ground The size of the build
Ing must be determined by the amount
of ice used during the year For
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15
GATE CLOSED

impedlments 1t is about as good as no
gate. In the plan suggested herewith
is a partial solution Of the difficulty
which so often confronts the farmer
at this season Of the year. Two cuts
are pictured. They show gate which
can he readily adjusted in case Of
Snowdrifts.
1t is easily made from ordinary
lumber A l by 6 upright is used for
the two lower boards. l by 4 for the
upper ones. The uprights at the hinge
post are double ! by 4, one piece out
side and the other inside the bars. The
upright at the latch side may be the
same weight Of stuff or slightly light
er and fastened in the same way. In
stead of mailing the bars to these up
rights. bolts are used. one for each
bar at each end The lowest board is
notched as shown. and the double
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15
Hsw 70 H.nsl. sisk s,neL.

Place the sick animal In a well dis
Infected and dry box stall with plenty
II bedding and sunlight avoid drafts.
In cold weather place blanket on the
animal and feed sparingly with digesti-
be food. such as bran mashes made Of
iinseed tea. Keep maucer sweet and
clean. Water should he pure and
clean and warmed when necessary.
u Is always necessary for new milk
COWS 20 Be given warm water. An IN
iection q warm water should be given
ell sick animals. excepting those you
can D. sure do not require it.-Dr. IA
vd Roberts. Wisconsin State Veteri-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15
Z arm ana
Garden
THE COUNTRY ICEHOUSE.

An Important Adjunct to the Up to
Date Farm.
BY PROFESSOR OSCAR ERF. Ohio Ag-
ricultural college.
In this age Of advanced farming the
icehouse is an important adjunct. The
most economical building Is the one
SO constructed that 1t will preserve
the greatest amount Of ice in proper
ton to the amount Of ice stored. Waste
in an icehouse IS largely caused by
meItage from the top, sides and bot
tom. In a properly constructed Ice
house and when the ice is properly
packed and cared for no waste should
take place from the inside Of the pile
Of ice. The melting from the sides,
bottom and top is caused by INSULT
cient insulation
To insulate 10 such an extent that
no meltage would take place would
be tmpracticable, but With a thorough
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15
A Horrible f1old-Up.

About ten years ago my brother was
"held up' IN his work, health and hap
piness by what was believed to be hope
less Consumption" writes W. R. Lips
comb, of Washington, N. G. "He took
all kinds of remedies and treatment
from several doctors, but found no help
till he used DR.. Kings New Discovery
and was wholly cured by six hotties.
he is a well man today" It's quick to
relieve and the surest cure for weak or
sore lungs, Hemorrhages, Coughs and
Colds, Bronchitis, La Grippe, Asthma
and all Bronchial affections. 50c and
81 90. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed
byBelt & Cherrington.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15
TubercuIosis In Animals.


The international congress on tuber-
culosls which recently met in Wash
lngton, as whole, dealt especially
with human tuberculosis, but consid-
cradle attention was directed to tuber-
culosis in domestic animals and nOta-
bly, to questions dealing with the milk
and meat supply and with the inspec-
tion of these products. One Of the
seven sections into which the con
gress was divided devoted itself espe-
cially to these topics. and the general
addresses before the congress, as Il
whole, included lecture by Profess
or Barnard Bang Of Copenhagen on
"Sudics In tuberculosis In Domestic
Animals and What We May Learn
Regarding Human tuberculosis" An
extended discussion followed the re-
affirmation by Professor Dr Robert
Koch Of Berlin of his theory as to the
nondentity and nOntransmisSibility OF
human and bovine tuberculosis, after
which resolution was unanimously
adopted recommending that prCven-
tive measures be continued against
bovine tuberculosis and that the pos
slbIlity of the propagation Of this to
man he recognized"
The very extensive exhibits from
the various countries in America and
Europe attracted much attention and
presented vast amount Of illustra-
tive material of rare educational val
nc. Phases dealing especially with the
and treatment Of the dis
ease in It's early stages nredominated,
there being n great variety Of models
n sanitoria and special appliances.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15
A Religious Authors Statement

For several years was afflicted with
kidney trouble and last winter I was
suddenly stricken with a severe pain in
my kidneys and was confined to bed
eight days unable to get up without as
sistance. My urine contained a thick
white sediment and passed same day
and night. commenced taking Foley's
Kidney Remedy, and the pain adually
abated and finally ceased and my urine
became normal. 1 cheerfully recon-
mend Foley's Kidney Remedy. G..
Stafrin; NJ. L. Thompson, Falls City.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15

Many little lives have been saved by
Foley's Honey and Tar, for coughs,
colds, Group and whooping cough. 1t is
the only safe remedy for infants and
children as it contains no opiates or
other narcotic drugs. and children like
Foley's Honey and Tar. Careful mothers
keep a bottle in the house. Refuse sub
4titutes. C. Stalrin; NJ. l.. Thompson,
Falls City.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward foE
ly case Of Catarrk that cannot be cured by
Hall's s Catarrh Cure.
F J. CHENEY 8, CO., Props Toledo, o.
We the delsigned, have known F. ]. Che
ney TO, the last 10 years, and believe him per-
icctly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by their firm.
WEST TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
WALDING, KIEEAN g. MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure ia taken internally setting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold By al
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15
Don't Get a Divorce.

A western Judge granted divorce on
account of ill-temper and bad breath.
DR.. Kings New Life Pills would have
prevented it. They cure Constipation,
causing bad breath and Liver Trouble
the il-temper, dlspel colds, Danish
headaches, conquer chills. 25c at Belt
& Cherrington drug store.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15

pipe. Ordinary yellow canker does not
spread nor take such deep root as
diphthrritic
For eauker gently remove patches
aud apply pure hydrogen peroxide;
also add ruup treatment for dlph-
liberia
For white diarrhea. twenty grains
venetian red per DAY.
Feed uourishiug food aud flavor
mash with ginger But listen II you
keep wCU FED. well bred. vigorous
stock iu comfortable. sanitary. well
ventilated ruomy quarters and al
Ways ston. look. listen and sleep with
o.. eve open you have little TO fear
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15
Brave Fire Ladies'

often receive severe burns, putting out
fires, then use Bucklen's Arnica Salve
and forget them. 1t soon drives out
pain. For Burns, Scalds, Wounds, Cuts
and Bruises its earth's greatest healer.
Quickly cures Skin Eruptions, Old
Sores, Boils, Ulcers, Felons; best Pile
cure made. Relief is instant. 25c. at
Belt & Cherrington drug store.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15

You would not delay taking Foley's
Kidney Remedy at the first sign of kid
ney or bladder trouble if you realized
that neglect might result in Bright's
disease or diabetes. Foley's Kidney
Remedy corrects Irregularities and cures
all kidney and bladder disorders, C..
Stafrin; NJ. L. Thompson, Falls City.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15
GATE FOR THE SN0WDRIFT.

Simple Plan For Open Way In and
Out.
There is no snow cleaning in the
country. The farmer breaks his way
through the drifts with difficulty.
There is more play for the winds in
the country than there is in the city,
and when the snow accompanies the
wind the drifts impede travel and
clog the ways about the farm. The
gateway must be kept clear because
that is the way in as well as the way
out Unless the gate is constructed in
a manner that will readily yield TO the
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15

There is no case on record of a cough,
cold or lagrippe developing into pneu-
monia after Foley's Honey and Tar has
been taken, as it cures the most obstl-
nate deep seated coughs and colds. Why
take ANYTHING else. G. Stafrin; NJ. l..
Thompson, Falls City.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15
Simple Remedy For Lagrippe

Racking agrippe coughs that may
develop into pneumonia over nignt are
quickly cured by Foley's Honey and
Tar, The sore and infamed lungs are
healed and strengthened, and danger
Gus condition is quickly averted., TAKE
only Foley's Honey and Tar in the yell
low package. c, Stafrin; NJ. l.. Ihomp-
son, Falle City.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15
GATE OPEN.

brace used from the top Of the latch
post to the bottom Of the hinge post
For the braces l by stuff Is strong
enough. These may be held in place
at the top by single bolt. They are
joined near the bottom with a bolt
which engages with the notches when
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15

If you will take Foley's Orino Laxa-
tive until the bowels become regular you
will OF have to take purgatlves con-
stantly, as Foley's Orino Laxative posi-
lively cures chronic constipation and
sluggish liver. Pleasant to take. G..
Stafrin; NJ. L. Thompson, Falls City.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15
rrainina Girl, Eor Earn MorL

The Arselcy House Colonial Train
ing school at Kitchens. England. is
devoting itself to the trainins ~ girls
for lifc in the English colonies more
especially for farming life. Through
cut the whcatfelds of Canada there
Is q continual demand Tor women u
help un the farms hut the oriinary
servant is FAR from answering the re-
quircments The girls 80 ArSelcy
House are taught plaiB r"okiur and
hreadmakiuC (which g. uut expected
u an English cuok. who gets her
bread from the iakeshopI riding. driv-
i7E stable management auI simple
carpentcrinf These unusual elements
~ education are O. make fhe girls rs-
sourceful aud capable memlrcrS - a
community far from sny center q
civilization.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15

Very fine crops Of potatoes and other
vegetables are raised on semi-arid
land by the dry farming process in
Wasco county.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15

SaHlNe - NNNNN NNNe " q a. W.
There viii he much discussion OF
farming for the next few months from
many angles. one among them being
the most useful size Of farms. We do
not wish to he one sided and shall al
ways state fairly the large farm or
combination arguments, but It seems
to us that farming I'm this respect Is
the exception among businesses Econ
owv In The cost ~ supervision Is the
only reason for the expansion Of the
unit IN any business. and land Is more
productive under the small farm Sys-
tenn Even II larger farm units are
possible they are not desirable We
do not want the European regime OF
lu overload with tenant farmers We
want the greatest number Of indie
pendent little farmers. who hardly
need even one farm hand James J.
I'm has more sense than nearly an "
the professors. and he delivered an
opinion two years ago 60 the cffect
that the individual farmer must have
fewer acres and more hoes.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15

A cheese factory is being built at
Florence.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15

Ontario has bought site for city
building.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15

A creamery may be established in
Ontario.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15

The Sumpter American predicts
that dredges will be taking out gold
near that town next spring.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15

One Grande Ronde valley farmer
has subscribed 4sO acres to the big
irrigation project.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15

Freewater is going to try to get
water.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15

There were 251 births and only 81
recorded deaths in Union county last
year,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15

A little uood ash Is held 60 le very
beneficial @ horses. 10 is given a tee
spoonful at a time. sprinkied o-a 2 fce=
- cats
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-15

A Michigan man may establish a
large basket factory in Drain.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-12-31
CARROLL COUNTY
SNOW bound
EVERY ROAD DRIFTED SHUT
Rural Nail Carriers Return Without
Making Delivery

The first snow of any account in
this county was on Christmas day and
on Sunday the snow, accompanied by a
high wind, soon had blizzard raging
which did considerable damage.
Traffic on the country roads was al
most completely blocked Monday by
the huge drifts of snow that were
banked across the lines of travel. The
wind in many places had full play
along the roads, and heaped the snow
in some places to the depth of 8 and
10 feet
Residents of homes in the exposed
places were forced, in nearly every
case to shovel paths to the main roads
Laborers were at work during Tues
day shoveling out the drifts from the
Westminster and Washington turn
pike. Travel in the county was we'll
nigh suspended, while those who at
tempted it generally found it neces-
sary to take to the fields. The trains
of the Western Maryland Railroad
reached here nearly on schedule time
and there was but little interruption
of travel on this end of the line.
The Western Maryland Railroad put
their snow plow into commission on
Sunday evening, making two trips on
the main line and two on the B. & H
Division.
The rural mail carriers started out
on Monday morning on thier routes
but did no go far before they returned
stating that the roads were impassa-
ble
The Democratic advocate., 1909-12-31
School Entertainment.


A most delightful and interesting
entertainment took place at Harris
vile school on Thursday, December
%. A grand program was rendered,
a huge crowd was present and the
house was trimmed with holly and
evergreen. Santa Claus visited the
schoolhouse the proceeding night and
left beautiful Xmas tree, which was
laden to it's utmost capacity a
grand time seemed to be enjoyed by
ALL The scholars presented numer-
Gus presents to their teacher. A part
of the program was as follows Reel
tation, by Evelyn Barnes, "A Merry
Xmas" recitation by Oliver Reynolds.
"The Disappointed Snowfakes;" reel
tation by Louise Peddicord, "Decem-
ber;" exercise by four girls and four
boys; recitation by Dora Gartrell,
''The Happy Family" singing, "On a
Snowy Day." recitation by Gladys
Reaver, "Old Christmas recitation,
by Edgar Mann, Xmas Bells;" reci-
tation by Earl Reynolds, Snow Every
Where;'' recitation by Russell Reaver,
"a Happy Christmas" recitation by
Addie CLANCY, "Her Reasons" reci-
tation by Barbara Klein, Santa Claus
and the Mousse; recltatlon Dy Maggie
Riggler, Jolly Santa Claus" singing,
"The Happy Little Esquimo;" recita-
ton by Virgie Gartrell, eff I were an
Esquimo;" exercise by the little child
rem; recitation by Charley Peddicord,
"The Best Way" recitation by Larue
Doyle, .Baby Lapps Ride" recita-
ton. byaDowne Reaver, Santa Claus
HeIper;;" short address by the teacher;
singing, "Sleighing Song, Ting-a-ling-
a-ling;;" recitation by Louise Peddi-
cord, 'sDolly's Surprise;;" recitation by
Bessie Bauer, eve Thank you Dear
Old Santa" exercise by eight girls,
"A Prank of the Merry World; short
address by Mr.. A. Peddicord;" closing
song, Chime on Sweet Bells" After
the presents were distributed Miss
Cora Bell gave a parting address,
after which she went to her home in
Walkersville to spend the holidays.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-12-31
BLIZZARD AND TIDAL WAVE.
Lives Lost ON the New England Coast.

Boston, December 26.-Grim winter
swept into New England today on the
the wings of a northeast storm with
such terrific energy as to cause great
damage, much Inconvenience, not a
little suffering and a Few deaths.
The gale drove tide into Massa-
chusetts Bay which nearly equaled
that of the famous storm of 1851, the
wet snow prostrated wires, telephone.
telegraph, electric light and trolley,
and railroad trains were stalled.
Three persons lost their lives in
Everett and Chelsea by the sudden
rise of the tide.
From midnight until late today the
storms destructive powers were unus-
ually extensive and severe. It's center
was somewhere OF Nantucket, but the
gale swept over the greater portion OF
New England and was accompanied by
a heavy fall of snow.
The big tide, however, was the tea
ture of the storm. Coming on a full
moon, the gale rolled a wave along the
coast which, in some places, reached
height Of over 4<feet above Low
water mark and has only been ex
ceeded, according to local records, b.
that which swept the coast at ths
time that -Minots Light was destroyed
| in April, 1851.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-12-31
Justice Shriver's Court.

The following cases were disposed
of by Police Justice Edwin w. Shriver
since December 81:
State of Maryland VS.. Michael Weiss.
assault on wife; found guilty; paid
fine and cost.
State of Maryland VS.. Michael Weiss
assault on daughter; found guilty
paid fine and cost.
Mayor and Common Council OF
Westminster VS.. Walter Simms, dis
orderly peace; guilty; paid fine and
cost.
Mayor and Common Council of West
minister VS.. Edward S. Zepp, drunk and
disorderly; found guilty; in default OF
paying fine and costs was committed
to Jail.
Mayor and Common Council of West
mintser VS.. Albert Cover, disturbing
the peace; guilty; paid fine and cost
State of Maryland VS.. Jacob Parr
carrying concealed weapon; guilty;
sentenced to six months in the Mary
land House of Correction.