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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-12-01
Timely Clippings.

Fattening geese for market is al
most a business by itself. They
should be placed in a pen which is
not so large that they can run Oft the
fat which it is desired for them to
accumulate. Feed them all they will
eat up clean three times day, OF the
following mash: Four parts corn
meal, one part middlings, one part
q ound beef scraps, one part wheat
bran. Do not mix into slOp, but
wet it just enough to have it dry and
crumbly. Water and grit should be
kept before them at all times. Do not
give them green food while fattening,
for this will change the appearance
and character of the flesh. When it
is desired to sell them as green geese,
the fatening process must begin before
the geese are twelve weeks old, for
after this period they begin to :shed
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-12-01

and will scarcely fatten til the end of
the season,
The feathers of geese are an i'm
portant source of revenue and find
ready sale in the market. A goose
will average about pound of feathers
in year, which will bring about 30
to rs cents. The feathers should be
plucked when there is no blood in the
end of the quill; this can easily be
ascertained, as the feathers at that
time will leave the flesh without hard
pulling. -Successful Poultry Journal.
The following facts on marketing
turkey feathers are we'll worth re-
membering: The quilts from the
third Joint or tip end of the wing are
called pointers, and should be kept
separate. In packing, keep tail and
wing feathers separate. Tie each kind
in bundles by itself, and press the
bundles in the boxes tightly. All
feathers must be clean, sound and
dry picked. The wing quilts which
have full plumage on both sides of
the quill, which come from the first
and second joints of the wing next the
body, are more valuable than, and
should be kept separate from, the
pointer. Tail feathers should be kept
by themselves and are most valua BILE.
The short tail and wing quilts, if
saved, should be kept separate from
the long oness, they depreciate their
value if mixed with them. The direc-
tions for shipping are to mark the
correct weight and tare on the boxes,
also the name of the shipper, and
ship as turkey quilts. Flown and
Country Journal.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-12-01

a cup for best display of Orpingtons.
All varieties competing.
William Shepherd, Sumner, will
give cup for best display of White
Leghorns. Both rose and single comb
cmpetipg.
j. e. Bonnell, Tacoma, will give
cup for best display of Wyandottes,
other than white.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-12-01
Catalogue 80 Years Old.

A grocery catalog 30 years old u A
very interesting document has come
into our hands from one. I of & our adj
vertisers, the North West !. Grocery
Co., of Tacoma. The imam at the
head of this institution is e. L. Dur
gin, who 30 years ago was doing an
extensive grocery business at Mime
apolis, MINI. The list is printed
neatly in the form of a magazine, al
most like this paper, only a little
smaller. Some of the items it con-
tains would show very marked con-
trast with present prices of groceries,
particularly those quoted by Mr..
Dulgin's Co., now. For instance,
dried apples are quoted at 20 pounds
for dollar. Star matches were then
quoted at cts. per box, now the same
box can be had at two for five cents.
Kerosene oil is about the same.
Kinks Soap was then quoted at 7 cts.
per bar, II bars for dollarq. Sugar,
10 pounds for a dollar, present price
almost twice as many pounds for
d ollar. Those who would sigh for
the good old days, would change their
tune If they could see the price list
of the North West Grocery Co., and
compare it with this old price list of
30 years ago, and yet this old price
list gives prices that were 10 to 20 per
cent lower than Mr. Durgin's com
petitors at that time. His rates in
the pamphlet known as Durgin's
Grocery, was then, as the N. W.
Grocery Company's price list is now,
a thorn in the side of those conserva-
tive merchants who would hold prices
up to handsome profit.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-12-01
Poultry Department
Tacoma Poultry Show, January
q to 9.
q to g..

chosen Judge of the 10Th annual show
of the Tacoma Poultry association, to
be held January to 2. The judging
at the poultry department of the
Washington State fair, North Yakima
and the Interstate fair, Spokane, was
done by Clipp, who is a man with a
national reputation in this line.
Negotiations are now being con-
Quoted by the executive officers for
ba much larger building than was used
last year to accommodate the IN
creased number of entries assured.
Fanciers are reminded that the date
for making entries will close January
Nineteen cups and trophies will be
awarded IN addition to the ribbons
and prizes in the form of cash and
fowls. This will be the longest list
of cups and trophies ever offered by
the local association. In the souvenir
book, just published, appears the fol
lowing list OF cups and trophies:
Thomas N. Nor is, sheriff, will give
a cup for the best display of Buff
LeghOrn.
The American Black Minorca club,
Seth w. Geer, president, and George
H. Northup, secretary, Raceville, N.
Y, will give C p for the test cock,
cockerel, hen and pullet.
Charles H. Burnett, Seattle, will
give cup for the hest cock, pen OF
Single Comb Rhode Island Reds.
Fred A. Johnson, Tacoma, will give
cup for the best display in the
Asiat1c class.
The Northwest Poultry Journal, q.
F. Williams, editor, Salem, Ore,
will give set of silver knives and
forks for the best display of Black
Langshaus.
Collier & White, Tacoma, will give
a cup for the best display OF Black
Minorcas.
Mrs. d. A. Robertson, San Jose,
CAL, will give handsome ribbon for
the best display of White Rocks.
e. |. Salmson, jeweler, Tacoma,
will give a cup for the best display in
the Mediterranean class.
Mahncke, the jeweler, Tacoam, will
give a handsome vase for the best dis
play of White Wyandottes.
The Tacoma Poultry Association
cup-For the 10 highest scoring birds
in the show. To be won three times.
The Stephen Holbrooke cup-For
the 10 highest scoring Holbrooke birds
in the show (Bantams and Games eX
cepted. This cup must be won three
times.
The March McCandless cup-FO or
the largest and best display of Black
Minorcas. Given by the March Nc
Candless company. This cup must
be won three times.
j. M. Harris, president. Tacoma,
will give cup for the best display
of Minorcas, Blacks. white and rose
combs competing.
Seth w. Geer, secretary, Tacoma,
will give a cup for the best display OF
Barred Plymouth Rocks.
Henry A. Durr, Tacoma, will give
a cup for the best display of White
Plymouth Rocks.
Mile Bros, Fern Hill, will give
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-12-01

Mr.. Fred Lewis, Secretary of the
State Grange, report twelve new
Oranges with 485 members this
month. This is certainly fine show
ing and Washington is to be congratu
lated
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-12-01
FOR SALE-LANDS

MOUNTAIN VIEW POULTRY YARDS.
John Van frozen, Sr., Prop, BREEDER of
pure bred Buff Leghorn and White wy
andottes. Pens acreage 205 and e07
discount on orders OF 200 and over; also
breeder of o. I. c. Swine bred from best
registered stock. Write for particulars.
Chimasum, JEFFERSON Co.. Wash.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-09

The most Interesting announce
ment ever made in connection with
the automohi!e industry was un-
doubtedly that made a month or two
ago to the effect that the new models
Of the White Steam Cars could be run
on kerosene, or coal oil, instead of
gasoline Everyone at once recog-
nized that the use of the new fuel
would add materially to the advan-
tages wEi2h the White already pos
sessed over other types of cars.
There were some people, however,
who were sceptical as to whether or
not the new fuel could be used with
complete success and, therefore. the
makers of the White Car, the White
Company. of Cleveland Ohio, deter
mined to make a public demonstra-
tion of the new fuel in the 1909 Gid
den Tour.
From the standpoint Of the public,
no test more satisfactory could have
been selected. First of all, the dis
tance covered on the Glidden Tour,
from Detroit to Denver and thence to
Kansas City, was 1850 miles. This
was certainly more than sufficient to
bring out any weaknesses, If such had
existed. Still more important was
the fact that the car was at all times
while on the road under the supervi-
sion Of observers, named by those
who entered other contesting cars.
Therefore, it would have been impos-
have even tightened a bolt without
the fact being noted and a penalty in
flicted. At night the cars were
guarded by Pinkerton detectives and
could not be approached by any one
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-09

Many Of our miseries are only un'
ripe mercies.
Wisdom Is the power to see through
facts to truth itself
Paying iniquity back in its own coin
only makes sin the richer.
We need have no fear of the blows
Of the man who is always blowing.
It's no use seeking to produce His
likeness unless you possess His life.
The scoffer never believes you are
in earnest until you have laid him out
fiat.
The man who Is blind to his broth
er on the street never sees God in the
church.
The religion you can leave at home
in the summer will not go far with
you in the winter.
Some use up so much wind talking
on brotherhood that they have none
left to give another fellow a plain
boost.
The difference between the right
eous and the unrighteous is good
deal more than a matter Of crease
in the trousers.
Some Of the people who talk most
about seeing God in nature in the
summer seem to be looking for Him In
the newspapers in winter.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-09
Old Favorites


Since I've Been in the Army.
I'm Paddy Whack of Ballyhack,
Not long ago turn'd soldier;
In grand attack In storm or sack,
None will than l be bolder.
With spirits gay march away,
l please each fair beholder,
And now they sing He's quite the
thing"
Ooh! faith! ye girls, charm ye.
And there ye come, at beat Of drum,
To see me in the army.
Rub q dub dub, and pill Ii loo,
Whack! fwal de lal la and trilli ii loo;
l laugh and sing like anything
Since I've been in the army.
The lots Of girls my train unfulls
Would form a pleasant party;
There's Kitty Lynch, tidy wench,
And Suke and Peg Mccarthy;
Miss Judy Baggs and Sally Maggs.
And Martha Scraggs all storm me,
And Molly Magee Is after me
Since I've been in the army.
The Sallies and Pollies and Kitties and
Dollies
In numbers would alarm ye,
Fen Mrs. White, who's lost her sight,
Admires me in the army.
The roaring boys who make noise
And thwackd me like the mischief
Are now become before me dumb,
Or else are very civil.
there's Murphy Roake, who often
broke
My head, now daresnt dare me,
But bows and quakes and off he
sneaks
Since I've been in the army.
And If one neglect to pay me respect,
Och! another tips the blarney,
With whist! my friend and don't Of
A gentleman of the army"
My arms are bright. my heart Is ligh,
Good humor seems to warm me;
I've now become with every chum
favorite in the army.
If / go on as I've begun
My comrades all inform me,
They soon shall see that I will be
general in the army.
Delightful notion, to get promotion,
Then, ladies. how I'll charm we,
For it's my belief commander-in in chief
l shall be in the army.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-09
A GASTRONOMIC IDYL,
Empires May Fall, but the Genius
of Cookery Remains Triumphant.

Empires May Fall, but the Genius
of Cookery Remains Triumphant.
You will find small restaurant just
inside the street entrance. 1t Is pre-
sided over by waiter who has ap-
parently been 40 years of age for the
last two decades, says a writer In the
Bookman. He has a friendly, alert
air, and anything in the world that
you want he will promptly provide,
for the honor of the Hotel de Nor
mandie. You will naturally order
some sort of pottage or something that
your fancy suggests; but whatever
else you do, be sure to call for mus
sells. l can see you turning up your
nose at this. In America, who eats
mussels except perhaps at rare times
some picked mussels? They are with
us In the same category as tripe. But
behold the genius of the French!
When the waiter brings in a enormous
silver bowl with a domelike silver COW
er, and when he removes the cover
then you forget everything in the
world except the delicious savory smell
of the steam which arises from the
myriad shells that open lovingly for
you to extract from them the dainty
sea-favored mussel that turks within
Mussel, did l say? No. these are not
the ordinary mussels that Americans
know. French gastronomic genius has
transformed them into moules marin
iere. In some deftly magical way the
French chef has impaired a delicious
suggestion to the moules, just that
indefinable, evanescent memory of gar
lic-garlic which in the hands of the
ordinary cook Is an offensive and dead
ly weapon, but which in the hands of
a cook of high degree--an artist in
facts a means for achieving some
of the supreme triumphs Of his art.
After the moules you will have any
thing you care for-dainty slices of
galantine or sliced capon nesting
amid watercresses, and then perhaps
some peaches in little basket where
the fruit is EMBODIED in leaves from its
own tree and ripened to precisely the
right turn on some ancient wall in
the sunshine of an old French garden.
Then, perhaps, some pulled bread and
a bit of Camembert and a cafe Maza-
gran in a long glass. No one remem-
bers now the battle that gave its
name to this particular preparation of
coffee-which shows that men may
come and empires may fall and armies
may be dashed into fragments upon
the battlefield, but the genius Of cook
ery remains triumphant and its
achievements are never lost
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-09

amount OF tuei used on the trip
showed thaI Kerosene is at least
fifteen per cent more efficient, gallon
for gallon, than gasoline. The car in
other respects made Il most creditable
showing. and there WAS the usual riv-
airy among the Observers to be as
signed to TIE Waite so that they
could ride with the maximum of COM
fort. The only adjustments or re-
pairs charged against the car during
the long trip were tightening lubri-
Gator pipe and wiring a damaged mud
guard These penalties were not in
fiicted until more than 1000 miles
had been completed with an absolute
ly perfect score"
A particularly interesting feature
of the new White Steamer is that
either kerosene or gasoline may be
used as fuel The necessary adjust
ments so that the fuel may be changed
from kerosene to gasoline, or vice
versa, may be made in a couple OF
minutes; but so completely successful
has kerosene proven to be, that it is
not believed that any purchasers VIII
care to use gasoline.
The White Company report that
the demands for their new steam cars
both the S2000-model and the
O-model-exceed their most SAN
guine expectations. 1t is evident that
the combination of steam-the pow
er which everyone understands and
has confidence in-with Kerosene
the fuel which everyone has on hand
and can handle without any danger
is thoroughly appreciated by
up-to-date purchasers of automo-
biles.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-09

The complete success of the new
fuel while on this 2650-mile public
test and the advantages gained
through its use were well described
In the following dispatch which the
correspondent Of the New York Sun
sent to his paper at the conclusion of
the tour:
"a feature of the tour which was
watched with special interest was
that the White Steamer used kero-
sene, or coal OIL as fuel instead of
gasoline. The new fuel worked
splendidly throughout the 2G50-mile
journey, and all claims made in it's
behalf were fully proven. First of
all, as regards cheapness. the White
driver secured kerosene all along the
route from cents to 10 cents cheap
er per gallon than was paid for gaso-
lene. Secondly, the new fuel was
handled without any precautions, and
it was not unusual to see kerosene
being poured into the fuel tank while
the crew of the car and an interested
CIo"u SNoOu Dy Will ulCu >
and cigarettes. At the finish of the
tour, the White was the only car per-
mitted by the authorities to enter
Convention Hall, where the technical
examination took place, without
draining its fuel tank. Thirdly, the
new fuel proved to be absolutely
without smoke or smell. Fourthly,
kerosene could be purchased at what
ever part of the route was most con-
venient, and not once during the trip
through the ten States of the Middle
West was there found grocery store
where kerosene was not readily and
cheaply obtainable. Finally, the
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-09

Two darkies were engaged in live
Iy dispute about the purchase Of a
mule.
Look hea, Mistah Jackson" ex-
claimed one, you done tole me. tree
weeks ago. dat mule was young ami
NAL. He haint got a toof in his head,
he's so old"
Mr.. Jackson thoughtfully scratched
his head and then replied: Time
shua does fly In dis hea country
Success Magazine.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-09
Bad Breath

For months had great trouble with my
stomach and used all kinds of medicines.
My tongue has been actually as green as
grass, my breath having bad odor. Two
weeksago friend recommended Cascarets
and after using them can willingly and
cheerfully say that they have entirely
cured me. I therefore let you know that I
shall recommend them to any one suffer
ing from such troubles "-Chas II. Hal
perm, ia +. 9TH ST., New York, N. Y.
Pleasant. Palatable. Potent, Taste Good.
Do Good. Never Scken, Weaken or Gripe.
l0c, Csc, Soc. Never sold In bulk. The gem
uine tablet stamped c &C. Guaranteed to
cure or your money back. 9Z3
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-09
COMFORT IN SUMMER CLOTHES.
Resistance to Heat Acquired by
Few Precautionary Measures.

Resistance to Heat Acquired by .
Few Precautionary Measures.
The coat for summer wear should
be loose and Of some light open-wove
material. says DR.. W. R. c. Latson
in Outing. A very common fault IN
all coats Is that the collar Is made
too short, thus causing more or less
pressure upon the back Of the neck.
This pull of the coat collar tends to
drag the head of the wearer forward,
thus contracting the chest and inter
fering with the action Of the lungs
and other vital organs. This means
a lowering of the body's powers OF
breathing and other vital functions,
This. of course, means a loss of gen
eral vitality and diminution OF the
body's power to resist the heat; and
thus adds more than one would think
to the discomforts of the hot weather.
AS to the waistcoat, the garment Is
bad enough at any time, but during
the hot weather it is an abomination.
1t is gratifying to note that most we'll
dressed men discard the waistcoat dur
ing the summer.
Suspenders are happily little worn
during the summer. Nor should they
be. either then or at any other sea,
son. For the suspenders are uncom'
Portable and injurious in many ways,
They are uncomfortable because, OF all
the appliances worn by men, they pro-
duce the most incessant, strong and
unrelenting pressure. Air can pass
through the coat, the shirt, even the
waistcoat but under the place where
the suspenders cling about the chest,
back and shoulders, no air can get
AS every man knows, the suspenders
are the hottest thing he can possibly
wear.
And why wear them at all? well"
says some one, ''if you don't wear
suspenders you must wear tight belt,
and that is nearly as bad
True, a tight belt is nearly as bad,
but it is not necessary to wear a tight
belt-or a belt at all, unless you wish
to do so for appearances sake.
How, then, are We to keep the trous'
ers in place? Very easily. Have the
trousers cut so as to fit snugly over
the hips; have the buckles at the sides
just over the hip bones, instead Of at
the back, and you will have not the
slightest discomfort or difficulty in
keeping the trousers up.
The pressure is distributed over the
hips and the sacral region so that it
is felt hardly at all. There is perfect
freedom of the trunk and shoulders
and there is no need for the tightly
drawn belt that is not only ugly and
uncomfortable but actually injurious.
In my own case | have not worn
either suspenders or belt for twenty
years, but have worn trousers which,
being cut with a closely fitting body,
have kept themselves in place without
the slightest discomfort or annoyance.
Tailors call trousers cut in this way
hip trousers" and any good practical
cutter can draft the pattern so that
the trousers shall be, as they ought
to be, very full across the lower part
of the seat and the thighs, falling in
artistic lines to the ankle, and yet
holding firm. gentle grip over the
hips.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-09
Well Supplied.

II find it hard to kill time" de-
clared the pampered pet. Il only have
my music, you know. How do you
manager"
"Oh, l do very WELL" answered the
other girl. "In addition to my music,
l have my sweeping, my dusting, my
sewing and my dishwashing. g."-Louis-
Vile Courier Journal.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-09

Butcher-What can l send up to- day.
Mrs. Styles?
Mrs. Styles-Send me up a leg of
mutton, and be sure that it is from
black sheep; we are in mourning, you
know.-Red Hen.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-09
TeII-Ta1e Arom n.

Josh-It's too bad.
Bosh-What's too bad?
Josh-That our neighbors always
know when we have fried onions for
supper, but never get next when we
have Strawberries and ice cream
Ycnkers Statesman.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-09
Must Keen Awake.

when you gifts a job o. work to do,
sor," said Uncle Eben, don't ina gine
you's a chicken on roos' an kin hold
yoh position by g'ine fas' asleep
Washington Star.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-09
Cost Too Much.

Meenister-And why didn't We come
to the kirk last Sawbeth? Sandy-I
had nowt but shillin' in my claes.
That's over muckle siller to pit in tn
contribution box all at ain time
Cleveland Leader.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-09
Where Women Err.

The trouble with "A woman pretend
Ing to believe her husband when he
tells a falsehood Is that he is encour-
aged, instead of being ashamed.-At-
Gibson Globe
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-09
RAMS HORN BLASTS.
Warming Notes Calling the Wicked
to Repentance.

All finding de
pends on some for
saking.
A n a t lon IL
W orth what II
gives to the world
and no more.
The practice OF
mercy serves as
an antidote for the
poison of malice.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-09
Stn n ding on His Rights.

Police Justice-Have you any way D.
making a living?
Vagrant-I hev, y'r honor. kin
make brooms.
Police Justice-You can? Where did
you learn that trade?
Vagrant-I decline t answer, y'r hon
or.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-09
Rare Experience.

Sunday School Teacher-Now, Dan
ny, what do you understand by right
eous Indignation?
Danny-Gettin' mad without sayin'
any cuss words.-Boston Transcript.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-09
A Ftnancfer,

Customer-Please, mister, I can't
remember what ma sent me for, but
you can give me two cents worth OF
peppermint candy. cause she said
>ould keep the change
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-09
wron- Kind of Cook.

Mistress-Jane, 1 can't have you en-
tertaining company in my kitchen all
the time.
New Cook-Faith, an it do be your
own fault, ma'am. Yes should ave
advertised for a plain cook-Puck
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-09

$50 you think he's really in love.
eh?"
mo doubt about Il. Why, he thinks
she's attractive in auto goggles."-
Louisville Co lrier-J )urnal.