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Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11
TOO MANY BAD EGGS.

The egg and chicken business of the country during 19oS amounted to about se5n.oooeeo. making it one of the most important items of farm rev enue But for many years past there has been an enormous loss. though small in any individual case. as a re suit of the inferior quality of eggs which were put on the market. With the purpose of finding out just what these losses were due to the bureau of animal husbandry ef the agricultural department at Washington has the past year made study of the problem and in bulletin recently published gives summary of It's findings which should be read carefully by every chicken raiser in the country. The in= vestigator Mir. Hastings. finds that of the eggs produced in the country in 1908 there was loss of 1i per cent between nest and table itemized as follows: Dirty eggs, per cent: break age per cent: chick development or heated eggs. , per cent. rotten eggs. 25 per cent: shrunken or held eggs. . per cent. moidy or bad favored
 5 per cent The loss from chick de velopment seems 10 be the chief source of loss. especially in the south and west. where it amounts to a5 or 30 per cent during the heated season. To pre- vent this Mir Hastings asserts that a campaign of education is necessary which will make every farmers wife realize that when eggs are left in damp nests under broody hens or in hot kitchens there is loss in quality which in the end means money loss to herself and her neighbors while a system of huYing eggs should be adopted which will give each producer full value for just what his eggs are worth The rule should he infallible to market eggs as soon as possible after they are laid. The greatest handicap in the egg trade is found to be the practice followed fin the general store of bartering merchandise for eggs. In which transaction the merchant reck- ons his profit on goods as more than his loss on eggs. Under this arrange menf he Is unable or does not try to enforce improvement upon his patrons by buying on quality basis. and so long as he does not and strictly fresh eggs fetch no more than stale the seller has no incentive to exercise care aside from his own conscience.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11
SPRING WITHOUT FLOWERS.

Many home would be brighter and happier were there a larger recogni- tion of the claims of religion and this given demonstration in attendance at the neishborhood church Tn ut least one Sa abbath service There is in us all ai best q good deal of the barbarian. and this tendency coupled with con rinual occupation with things material
 which so often vey and degrade and tend to obscure our perception of higher things that are really most worth while. luakes it we'll nigh i'm perative that we should avail our selves of such religious influence as we can If we would live the best life we may Not only does religion give quality aud meaning to the humdrum. everyday life but it means much Tn the special crises of life-when new life Is ushered in. when new homes nre established. when the curly head of a little child bathed in the fragrance of flowers or the toll worn hands of a faithful parent are laid to rest in "the gives hope of q life to be where we may clasp again ihe hands of those who leave Us here and where there shall he no more sorrow or crying. Ma terial interests are well and good bu, ungrafpd by a wholesome religious in fiuence they are as Il dHy without sun light or sprincfime without flowers
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11
Winchester, Ind told me that the

pound. After taking ono and one: half bottles of tho Compound. l am all right again. and I recommend It to every suffering woman. "- MRS. MAY DEAL, Winchester, Ind.
 Hundreds of such lettsrs from girls and mothera expressine their gratitude for what Lydia E, PinkhAm's Vefc- table Compound has accomplished for them have been received by Tho Lydia E. PinkhAm Medicine Company, Lynn. Mass.
 Girls who arc troubled with painful or irregular periods. backache, head ache, dragging down sensations, faint ing spells or Indigestion, should take immediate action to ward on the seri- ous consequences and be restored to health by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound Thousands have been restored to health by it's use.
 If you would like special advice about your case write . c0nfiden. tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham. at Lynn, Mass. Her advice is frecs and always helpful.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11
In Black and White.

A southern banker gave his young son s. and instead of spending 1t the bey handed 1T back to his father to de nosit for him in order that he might draw the interest \ few days later. however. the youDgster saw something he wanted more than he did the inter- est. so asked his father to please re- turn the money.
 This the banker refused to do, ex- paining that the son had no note for the money and unless he could prove in black and white that the money had been handed him the S5 was his
 The youthful financier looked both puzzled and unhappy. Then his coun- tenance cleared. He called the colored butler
 John. did you see me give father & the other day ?"
 He was answered in the affirmative. Then he put the same question to his grandmother.
 When she. too. said yes young Ma chiayelli turned to his father trium- phantly:
 There. father. I have 1t in black and whiter'
 He got the money.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11
 The Wronq Line.

Two telephone girls were talking over the wire one afternoon. The sub jeet of the conversation was lawn party which was to take place the next day. Both were discussing what they should wear and after i've minutes had come to no decision. In the midst of this important conversation mas culine voice interrupted, asking hum- bly what number he had. The lack of any reply did not squeleh the inquirer. for he asked again for the number. One of the girls became indignant and scornfully asked:
 What line do you think you are on, anyhow?"
 Well" said the man. "I am not sure: but. judging from what 1 have heard. I should say I was on clothes line"
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11
 Chanoed at Last

A butcher in small way of business was in the habit of sending his son out with a small trap to deliver or ders. The lad was careless driver. and one day he knocked down an old lady The inevitable lawsuit followed. and the butcher had to pay heavy damages
 Shortly after this the son was the cause of another accident. which had a similar unfortunate result, and the drain on the butchers resources brought him to the verge of ruin.
 few days after the second case had been settled he was sitting In his shop thinking over his hard fate when neighbor came rushing in breathless with the information that the butch CTS wife had been run over by the careless driver of a private carriage and she was lying in the hospital with a crushed leg.
 ''Thank goodnessw exclaimed the butcher. as if greatly relieved. My iuck's changed at last"
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11
A Slight Misunderstanding.

lady from South America, pos rssed of decidedly quick temper, Fsied New York with very incom- F'e'e knowledge of the English Ian Faase. Al her hotel she rang for the Eeanbermaid But a waiter came in 'esd- Having ascertained that the ale of the chambermaid was Susan, fady marshaIed her meager knowl- [sse Of English in a desperate effort hske the waiter understand that he agaid eall the chambermaid. What z slid to him. however. was:
 all me Susan.r'
 me waiter leaned against the wall Eagh alarmed.
 e&h me Susanw shouted the South neriean.
 aae waiter became appalled,.
 eah me Susan" roared the lady.
 eyes flashing furiously.
 eassn. then. if you will have itr'
 aained the poor waiter. Then he precipitately.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11
A Dinner h Mexico.

The dinner began with soup. follow ed by an array of courses, mostly com. pounds of things l did nof recognize and nearly all very hot with chili pep pers. but on the whole palatable Fri joles (beans) were served just before the dulce That Is a warning that you have had all you are going to get and to satisfy yourself upon them if you have not had enough of the othei things They were well cooked and good The bread was In the form oi rolls. sweetened and of poor quality pan blanco" II Is called. It is the characteristic bread. however. of Mex. ico-when bread is to be had at all. The coffee was of good quality. but. like All Mexican coffee. muddy and very strong. II Is burned black In roasting. ground to q powder. boiled and served. grounds and all. You are supposed to drink the grounds.-Out- ing Magazine.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11
- The > Scrap Book
4 Quick Recovery.

srf q man wants to encourage calam- ,.t.s thae sometimes result in mira = all he has 10 do is to send a son :. college and present him with an sa.,snei.lle.' declared the father of a -.,.zv man now in his second year at ~ nf the big universities.
 .rhat boy of mine was likely to ,,rsr,lpt me with his calls for money ...ay damages to and by his machine .-fil I wrote him that in future he .rt,.t earer all such expenses out of hss allowance. which Is about ten ,,,ass what my father gave me when vent to college.
 arer a time there wasn't single demand from him. but last week he ssnt me a telegram like this: Wire ,na saDn immediately Have killed ,,sn.s horse Of course 1 said things nn6t to repeat and finally teiegraphed Nm. Demand exorbitant. Will be on ,omerrow to compromised
 atnagine my amazement. in view of the horses late demise. at receiving r,thin two hours this inexplicable re- ,,y Don't trouble to come. Horse rseorering
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11
He Wouldn't Shoot.

efihg a strike in the coal mines of . Virginia some years ago appre- pn on the part of the state au. aies led h the calling out of the I There was really no trouble, me situation was tense. and blood. vas looked for ar any moment. uay q soldier in uniform on duty !, suesiihg through the main street - town wherein the greatest vie- vas feared when he was sur sy a crowd of strikers sst now. Bill.- asked one of e'eh Of the nlfIiriaman. would you Tour fellow men :'
 Eonsdn't.~ promptly replied Aza ia uniform. .I never shot q e in my life. an I ain,t gein' L a0w.~
 fasFd eheered. and some one in l~ Eaititiaman to have 8 drink
 aqn which he accepted viii A Nhen he had satisfied hA sae qEesfiaa was put.
 sA aFe ia sympathy with th4 ~ay did you answer the cal heseg~
 . sd was in sympathy wit - WIS fhe unexpected Fe 1 st ghe man in uniform
 sea said Ecu wouldn't shoot g
 siat's the same thing. pro xae Of the men.
 1 sealers.s said the unifnrmes
 moments hesitation. T. = tAe truth, I never carried
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Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11
WORTH LOOKING INTO.

The Fery heavy fire losses from light ming which have been sustained by scores of farmers during the recent spring storms should lead to a consid- eratiou of the protection which would be secured by equipping the building with scientifically constructed light ming rods and conductors. Ii is true that when the lightning rod craze was on thirty or more years ago good many unsuspecting fd9k got loaded up with twice or three times as many rods as they needed and improperly grounded to boot which were in real ity a greater source of danger than protection. Many had their stomachs still further soured by having to pay outrageous prices for this shoddy work or having notes which they gave turn up for amounts greatly in excess of the price agreed upon. But this era has passed, and there are today reputa- ble lightning rod firms which will guarantee to rod buildings properly. This fact is recognized by many in- surance companies which quote . much lower rate to farmers whose buildings are thus protected against lightning damage. In any event 1t is a proposition which farmers who own big red barns on open prairies should look into.
 Sciatie rheumatism is about the only excuse that the right kind of father will offer for not playing one old cat with those boys of his.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11
The sIsvs.

The people known as the Slavs ap- pear in history north of the Black sea about the time of the Emperor Trajan, A. D. f1U. and begin fo be mentioned with some frequency during the sixth century. Since then they hare pushed westward into the Teutonic domain. but have now here. save fin Russia. re talned political independence. Of the fifteen or more Siayofie languages the old Bulgarian and the modern Rus. sian. Polish. Bohemian. croatias and serbian are of fiIe most importance New York tfaeTf
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11
Locatinu the Joke.

A hearty laugh had gone almost around over the story of the fisher man who to locate the place on the lake where he had had good luck cut nick in the side of his boat. Al most around" for the Englishman sat solemn and silent. About five minutes later. however. he awoke with roar of laughter and when asked the trou- ble replied. Well. wouldn't 1t be a eorking good joke If that fisherman got a different boat the next time he went out?'
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11
Every Woman Viii Be Interested

There has recently been discovered an aromatic, pleasant herb cure for woman's ills, called Mother Gray : Aus;ralian-i.eaf II Is the only certain regulator. Cures female weaknesses
 nd Backaehe, Kidney, Bladder and Urinary troubles. Al ail druggists os by mail A cts. sample Free Ad- dress, The Mother Gray co., LeRoy, NY. 1U-28
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11

Intelligent dairymen interested in the health of their dairy cows are equipping new barns which they are building with ventilating systems and installing the same in their old barns. which are of tight construction. The King system. which is recognized as one of the best. lets fresh air in near the floor through several small open ings. while the foul air Is taken from the building by good sized ventilator shaft extending from within foot or so of the floor up the side of the wall through the story above the stable tu the cupola. where It Is discharged This system recognizes the fact that impure air is heavy and Hes near the floor.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11

One of the improvements that might be carried out on many farms this sea. son is that of drainage of the wet acres. At tie least it will cost nothing to have some reliable man who under. stands tillng to come and look things over and give you a pretty accurate estimate of the cost of a system of
 tillng which will carry surplus water off readily. While economy of con, struetien is proper consideration. Of fieieney and permanency are of more weight and will mean a saving in the long run. It Is fair to say that thc value of land redeemed through tilins will be worth five or six times per
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11
The Progressive Lion.

The latest lion story is worth repeat ing. even if it is only change iron the fish yarn. The narrative comes from Nairebi, in British East Africa A hunter met most magnificent lion almost face to face With terrible roar the beast sprang at the man, but missed his aim by jumping two feet too high Disappointed. 1t dashed away into the woods The next day a party set out to track the beast down. At last they came upon It In an open space in the jungle. The beast was practicing low jumps.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11

Lord Aberdeen at q charity dinner in Liverpool said T arrived af a rail- way station one day where I was ex- pecting telegram to await me. l went up to porter and asked him would he mind inauiFing at the station masters office whether there was q telegram for me. There's none for you. sir replied the porter. I've just come out of the effiee. and there's only one telegram there. and that's for Lord Aberdeen Just then an official who knew ma approached. and I ex- plained the position to him. remark Ing jocula-ly that the porter certainly did not think looked the part. By way of consoling me he promptly re piled: Never mind. my lord. If you don't look it. you feel it. ]"
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11

The young nan who comes to his majority clean hearted. with a gecd physical constitution and a reasoa- able ambition to he somebody in his day. k by all odds more fortunately endowed than his fellow who inherits a quarter section and biz wad of greenhacSs merely, II Is what he k rather than what he has that counts In satisfaction and eontentment.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11
 Went Him One Better.

President Nicholas Brown. for whom
 Brown university was named. was
 fond of quizzing small boys. One day while walking in the streets of Provi- dence he came upon little fellow
 sho attracted his notice How do you do. my boy?" said the president. What is your nameg" Ny name is Harry, sir" replied the | child
 Harry, is it?" returned President
 B'own And did you know the evil
 one is often called old Harry" Why, no. sir answered the boy.
 I thought he was called old Nick"
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11

Readers who may have in mind seek ing western home will be interested in the dra wing which the state land board of Colorado will hold at Ignacio. Colo. on July i5 for the disposition of the Ute Indian lands in Pine river valley. opened by recent special act of congress- This land Is tt be sup piled with irrigation, the cost of con. structing the canals being payable over a period of years on easy installments The tract In question Is situated in the famous fruit section of southern Col. orado. where lands of the same charac. ter under private ownership in bearing orchards are worth from $l.000 to g. 600 per acre.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11
A aahxs Feet.

A habv's feet. Ike seashell pink. Might tempt. should heaven see meet. An angels lips to kiss. we think. haby's feet. like rose hued sea flowers toward the heat They stretch and spread and wink Their len soft buds that part and meet On babys feet. Nh flower bells that expand and shrink Clean half so heavenly sweet As shine on life's untrodden brink babys feet.
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Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11

It is matter If observation that residents In sections where prairie wolves abound are not se concerned over ihe depredatiens which they may commit. but that they almost inyaria hly spare the old wolves so that they may raise batch of little ones next season for the bounty they will fetch. If the bounty was done away with en. tirely the spirit of the law would be better observed.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11
Sunstruck,

Old Deacon Calhoun appeared on the street. one day with his face banged and battered and patched in a most fearful manner.
 "yo' say yo' wuz sunstruck. Deacon Calhoun?" exclaimed friend "Fo' de lsn's sake. man. no sun could dis nggah a face like dat"'
 Deacon Calhoun. with a sad smile shook his head
 You don know nah son. he said simply.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11

me regular. and that l would event ually have drepsy. l would hloat. and sufferfrom bearing down pains cramps and chills. and l could not sleep nights. My mother wrote to Mrs. Pink ham for advice. and I began to take LytiiaE Hnkham' $ NAvn
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11

When fellow gets hold of a type of religion that looSens nn aas pocket. book. makes him pay his honest debts and proside as his means allow com forts and advantages for these de pendent on him. it goes without saving that it is practical and of the right kinsi
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11

Life on the average farm would be a good deal lighter for those engaged In household and field work if really serious attempt were made to limit the working day to ten hours. In rush seasons. with help scarce, 1t is well nigh impossible to do this. but whes- ever It can be done It should be. Folks who work hard ten hours day get old and rich fast enough without stretching the treadmiil operations to fifteen or sixteen hours.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11

X friend who has several apple trees in his yard has noticed that certain tree which husky house cat has sharpened his claws on for several years past has borne the largest auan- tity of fruit This was without ques- ton due to the hruising and mutilating of the trunk. the cat doing In this way unwittingly what the orchardist aims to do when he prunes n tree heavily. cuts and peels up the bark or gtrdies the trunk. While this practice of tree mutilation may be followed within certain limits. 1t is questionable if 1t k advisable Tn the long run. even If the cat does the job.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11
THE PUTNAM PATRIOT Jnne II 1909

FITS seem to forget that it IS bet ter te have little dirt and disorder In sitting room and rarler than to hare their boys spending most of their spare hours In the haymew and back alley
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11

Tine Ice cream makers in some states are up against recently enacted pure food laws which say this delectable product shall not contain more thau i per cent of gelatin nor less than i2 per cent af butter fat ar. h plain Eng fish. generous supply Of cream While thls regulation may work 3 hardship on the manufacturers of some of the stun that has been palmed otf on long suffering public as cream. It Will be deemed real blessing.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11

A Minnesota reader of northwest. ern agricultural paper is led te speak a word n defense of auack grass be. canse through Its almost complete oc- equation of his farm he was compelled to quit grain raising and adopt stock raising type of agriculture. which he finds more profitable than the other. The average landowner should be able to see the errors of this soil rob ping way without going through any such narrowing penitential experience as this Quack grass imposes.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11

Butter records. like some other lau- rels. don't seem te stay long in ane place re illustrate. the blue ribbon for the largest butter production for seven days was captured short time ago by Grace Payne Ills Homestead. owned by + A Mover of Syracuse. \. Y. her performance being 2s 41 pounds of butter fat, equivalent to 35.5 pounds of butter.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11

\ trmptIns priee essea induces tie stock rafssF so pavs ~iii, his f5est p'sre bred animals when hlk own tinametal benefit covering a period sf years would be served by keeping them. II Is only in rare instances that such stock Is not worth just little more to the grower than to any one else un- Tess the sase is deemed necessary 10 prevent fnbreedIng.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11

The squad of sitting hens should be provided with toilet facilities in the shape of bath of wood ashes. sulphur and fine road dust Tn a good sized fox- II VII be q great aid to them in keep Ing rid of lice and mites
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11

The agricultural stand batter may be defined as the fellow who persists in following old methods when new CT method will give better results with the same or less expenditure of time and money. The scandalous soil rob bery which Is still going on in many sections, the failure to grow on the farm the crops which will give best re. turns and the failure to get the max imum value out of the crops that are raised may be accepted as indisputabie evidence that the class of agriculture stand patters is all too large.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-11

It Is about ali q grass widower of sixty can do 10 keep hIs head level with . dashing young spouse of twen- fy-fwo. but when on top of this be buys 6 so i00 automobile he is in for grief a-plenty.