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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-11-01
Room Broodig THA NEW ch %gTs0 %rr Of
OUT BROODERS OF ANY KIND :: :: :: :: ::
'DERS OF ANY KIND.

and without the stuffy, smelly, reek-
ing hovers?
Just who was the first man to try
this is not known positively. Peta
humans are too big and broad and
busy to waste time squabbling for the
credit of it, but to the best of my be-
lief, Mr.. Thos. Vestal was the first to
use this method on a large scale. In
the spring of 1908 he placed 6, 600 new
ly Matched chicks in six rooms, about
16x2O #, 1000 chicks to a room and of
these 5000 chicks he raised 5378 to the
broiler size. Can you beat that? l
admit that can't. Given 5000 chicks
distributed amongst 100 lamp breeders
or twice that number of the freless
kind and should not expect to raise
1876 per cent of them to broiler age
as Mr.. Vestal did in his big rooms,
for it must be remembered that there
is great difference between looking
after few brooders and looking after
Ou0 VI TWO VI Gu0IH.
Here are some more figures. Mr.. H.
F. Arenberg put 100 chicks in a
room 16x20 it,, killed off number of
cripples and weaklings and at ten
weeks had 1910 chicks so good that
the broilers sold for So. so per dozen.
Mr.. @. d. Carpenter put 1000 chicks
- nd Of tb.0n ~ he
sold 1850 broilers and 1908 pullets, "a
per cent of the number he started
with.
While in Petaluma last winter [ saw
one of these rooms, containing 800
chicks, which was heated by an old
fashioned wood burning box stove and
each night to tend his fire. but. in spite
of that, the chicks thrived and grew
finely with but little loss. Another
chick raiser had his room heated by
base burning coal stove which need
ed tending at least once during every
night but with few exceptions all the
by stoves with distillate burners.
This distillate costs IL cents per gal
Ion in Petaluma and, when last in
quired, 1OH cents per gallon in Seat
tie. A large burner sufficient to heat
room holding 1900 to 1900 chicks
burns about four gallons every "a
hours in cold weather and considerably
less during average weather and when
the chicks grow some and feather out.
The fuel cost is never more than half
that of operating individual lamp
brooders and think that under aver
age conditions it is about one third as
much. And what a saving in labor,
why you can't compute it.
But IT is treating the subject very
conservatively to say that the same
number of chicks are raised with one
third the amount of labor demanded
by the old method. And these great
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-11-01

1t is the intention of the Ranch to
exploit in this department such new
aud practical devices as a careful in
vestigation finds worthy of the atten-
ton of this raper's readers, who are
all of them practical people.
The first of these new features: =
Room Brooding, or chick rearing with
out breeders of any kind, is taken up
in this number. This new method
revolutionizes the business of poultry
raising and it is not expected or desir-
ed that it will be received without ar
gument by the people of the North
west. But facts are stubborn things
and not easy to get away from and we
propose to deal in facts and figures as
BELTS a practical paper and let our
readers draw their own conclusions.
In spite of the fact that there are
nearly a hundred papers devoted to
poultry topics exclusively printed in
the United States, this new method,
which has been in successful opera
ton for two years, is now given to
the public, for the first time and by
this paper. Just why the poultry
papers should ignore SO momentous an
Improvement over the old fashioned
methods is hard to comprehend. 1t
may be that poultry show reports,
poultry ASSOCIATION squabbles and rows
over the revision of the so called
Standard of Perfection have distracted
their attention from mere practical
matters, or it may be that they did not
want to hurt the business of such adj
vertisers as had breeders to sell, any
way the fact remains that The Ranch,
a general farm paper, is the first to
offer this information to it's readers.
Since Petaluma forged to the front
as a great poultry producing center it
has led the rest of the country in
economy of labor and equipment. In
short they got results easier and
cheaper than the rest of us did. Two
years ago they had pushed the hot
water pipes sectional brooder to the
limit. Many breeders we're raising
300 birds to a compartment and it was
undoubtedly a great improvement over
the individual lamp brooder. Then
came the fireless brooder, for which
an eastern breeder claims the credit.
Well, Petaluma would have none of
the tireless bIooder; it was too fussy
and old maidish for the Californian
poultry raiser, who has other things
to do besides herding little punches
of chicks to bed, but it gave some
clever man an idea. If chicks could
be successfully raised in room where
the temperature was not extreme with
out artificial heat, why not throw
away the tireless box and raise the
chicks naturally and sensibly, as a
human baby would be raised, in A
room heated to the proper temperature
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-27
lNAUG URATiON OF PRESIDENT.
ELECT w. r. TAFT.

Great preparations are being made
by the AfroAmerican citizens of
Washington, D. c., in anticipation of
Ia great throng of visitors to the in
augural ceremonies, which are being
planned on a scale of magnificence
never before attempted.
The whole city will be illuminated
at night during inaugural week, and
one night will be set aside for the
display of fireworks which will excel
in splendor anything ever seen before
in this country.
The citizens of Washington, D. c.,
have organized for the occasion and
have secured Convention hall, the
largest in the city, where they will
receive and entertain the great thrcng
OF visitors expected. The several
auxiliary chairmen of the local COM
mittee on public comfort are author
lied to extend invitations to the re-
ception to all Minnesota people who
expect to be in Washington on March
5 to the end that they may attend.
The guests are admitted on their in
vitation, but must be provided with a
supper ticket which will cost 81. In
tations and supper tickets can be OBJ
tanned through Mr.. Daniel Murray at
500 F street, N. W., Washington, D. c.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-27
Pilgrim Baptist Church Notes.

The members and friends are great
ly elated, and very justly so, over the
| phenomenal success of the outcome of
their pipe organ rally last Sunday. At
the close of the services Sunday night
the sum total of $1,50S.52 had been
paid in in cash and there is quite a
neat sum still to be collected. Very
much credit is due Mrs. w. r. Francis,
who as chairman of the Pipe Organ
association has been indefatigable in
her labors. Mrs. Francis band was
the banner one, it having brought in
$717.72. Mrs. Corinne Carriers band
came next with $419.GS. The rest of
THE money collected was divided be-
tween the other bands, the captains of
which were Mrs. Addie Miner, Mrs.
Birdie High, Mrs. Maggie Hart, Mrs
Emma Hood, Mrs. Mae Barksdale, Mrs.
Harriet Hall and Mr.. John H. Hick-
man, all of which did valiant work.
The big pipe organ, which is to cost
$4,000, will be installed before Easter
Sunday.
There is also an effort being made
| by the young people to place a new
hardwood floor in the auditorium. This
will make the church the finest Afro
American church in the state.
Mrs. R. c. Minor has begun rehears-
ing special music for Easter, at which
time the organ will be dedicated.
It is certainly remarkable to note
the amount of enthusiasm that has
been displayed in this rally, and goes
to show that Pilgrim church is COM
posed of wideawake members, for
many seem to wake up from their long
lethargy and are working for Christ
and the church.
The members are urged to invite
strangers to our services and make
them welcome.
Rev. w. D. Carter has had peace
full passionate of nine years. He is to
be commended upon being man of
clean character and a worker for the
uplift of his race. When the Christian
spirit of the church seemed to lag he
has been the means of injecting new
life.
Remember the prayer meeting ON
Wednesday night.
1t is hoped that all the members
who have children will send them to
the Sunday school,
It is hoped that all of our young
people will take an interest in the
B. Y. P. u. society and be present at
Z o'clock every Sunday evening.
Give the strangers within our gates
a hearty hand shake and a pleasant
smile and you may find him or her
in the congregation every Sunday.
Don't forget to place something in
your envelopes each week, to help
keep up the expenses Of the church.
Every member is urged to do his or
her part.
There is plenty of church work
for each and every member, for the
harvest is great, and the laborers
are few. Don't wait to be appoint
ed to a place but show a disposition
to work for Christ and the church.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-27
DUckLINGs.
The Attraction at the Star Next

The Attraction at the Star Next
There is always a pleasure in the
anticipation of the coming of some
thing new for the average theater
goer, and next weeks attraction at the
Star will be retaliation week. when
the now famous ''Duckhngs" will pre-
sent their splendid program for the
first time in this city. Absolutely new
and refreshing in it's entirety is the
claim made by the promoters of this
magnificent organization, which is at
the top class in that form of amuse-
ment, numerically and artistically.
Two invigorating comic and musical
parts of the program are termed Der
rywoods Busy Day. and ''Kelly's Dub
lin Bar" both of which introduce the
mammoth company of show beauties,
singing and dancing girls, comedy .ex-
perts and the very limit of vaudeville
excellence, including Miss Louie Da-
ere, the Eva Tanguay of burlesque, the
European Bergs' musical seNtette
(fresh from foreign triumphs); HALEY
and McKinnon, black face comedy
stars; James Brennan the German
philosopher; Boyle and George, come
dy sketches; Miss Marie Dodd, the lit
tie electric battery of song, and forty
others. AS to scenic and costume
equipment, the "Ducklings" is claimed
to be dazzling throughout.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-27
ANCHORS FOR BATTLEsHtPs.
Those Recently Made Heavy Enough
to Hold Largest Vessels.

Those Recently Made Heavy Enough
to Hold Largest Vessels.
IF some of the sea worthless could
come to earth and get look at the
anchors which were recently turned
out in the Charlestown navy yard they
would not believe their eyesight," said
H. M. Knight of Boston. "Battleships
nowadays carry four anchors. These
have been cast heretofore, but they
were liable to break at the wrong
time.
They were so big, however, that it
seemed there was no other way to
make them. Finally it was decided to
try and forge an anchor of the size
needed at the Charlestown navy yard.
Accordingly five men were set at work
on an anchor which was to weigh H.
600 pounds. The men worked on the
anchor a month and then turned out
one that stood all the tests and was
accepted. Now they are making those
anchors in the yard in sets of fours
for shipments wherever they are
needed. IT, > 49,.
These anchors will hold the larg-
est battleships afioat unless they are
caught in a hurricane. They are i'm
mense affairs. They are fifteen feet
long from crown to shackle and about
nine and half feet across from point
to point. The palms at the arm ends,
which get the grip on the bottom, are
thirty-two inches wide. Several sets
have been shipped to the Pacific coast
to go on battleships at the stations on
that coast" Y 49,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-27
ct. JAMES CHURCH NOTES..

st. James was well attended last
Sunday at both services. Mrs. Maggie
McGhee joined the church at the even
ing service. The choir was at it's best
all day and never sang better. Clinton
Ave. NJ, E. church and st, Paul Park
church will be the next engagements
the choir of St. James will fill.
The choir will begin rehearsing it's
Easter music next week.
Revival meetings for two weeks are
on at st. James, Rev. James L. Whar-
ton of st. James, Minneapolis, in
charge. The meetings have been well
attended all week. Rev. Wharton will
preach Sunday morning and every
night next week.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-27
Get the the habit of smoking Habit
Lady Assistant When Necessa
Both Phones soa. St. Paul, MINI.


Get the the habit of smoking Habit
Cigars.
Bear in mind the Grand Ball in hon
or of the Smart Set" CO. at Union
Temple hall, % Washington avenue
south, Monday evening, March Is. You
are invited to go over and have
good time.
Eat "krispy Crackers"
Go to Holmes & Hollowell's coal Of
flee at seven corners and you can get
small bag Of coal FREE for the
asking. It's a sample of the sort of
coal they sell for $4.75 per ton in
three ton lots.
Visit the REESE SHINING PARLOR
for ladies and gentlemen, 374h Min
nesota street. Shoes shined, polished
Or dyed. All work we'll done, called
for and delivered. H. A. Reese, propri-
etor- Phone 1894 Cedar.
Shoes mended while you walt. at
Jarvis, 1854 Minnesota street. Half
coles, so and 70 cents. Prices reason.
able for all kinds of repairing. He
can do it on short notice. Jarvis 354
Minnes ota Street
The Junior Auxiliary of st. Philip
church had very leasant meeting at
the residence of Miss Lorena Cox last
Saturday. An excellent program was
rendered and refreshments were serv-
ed.
VOCAL AND PIANO LESSONS
given by Mrs. Addie Crawford Minor
at her residence, 326 harrington ave-
only. Hours for instruction arranged
nue., to suit patrons. Tel. Dale 1892
Terms reasonable.
KENTss EXPRESS AND STORAGE
Co. Office 2S2 w. Third st. Cor. Pleas
ant Ave. Competent help and care
full handling. Prompt deliveries. Wood
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-27
Storm Left Hawk With One Feathe

Storm Left Hawk With One Feather.
Lightning did some queer stunts
here during a storm last night, among
them the knocking of all but a soil
tary feather from the body of mouse
hawk, which, strange to relate, still
lives to bear mute evidence of the
occurrence.
The hawk was found under the tree
which had been struck the following
morning, when the hands on the I. D..
Stone farm were inspecting the work
of the storm. The bird was barely
alive, and stripped Of all but the one
feather presented a sorry appearance.
1t was taken to the house and fed and
bids fair to recover.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-27
IDEAL. RESTAURANT.

341 Wahasha ST., St. Paul, MINI.
Special A Ia carte Sunday Dinner
From 1900 to 500 p. m.
ReIishes.
Olives, S Pickles, 5
Soup.
Cream of Tomato, 5
Fish.
Fried WhiteFish, Saratoga Chips, 20
Boiled
Boiled Ok Heart, IS
Roasts.
Roast Beef Au JUS. 20
Roast Young Turkey with Dressing, 25
Vegetables
Green Peas, 5 Stewed Tomatoes, 5
Green Corn, 5
Salads.
Potato Salad, 10
Desert.
Hot Mince Pie, 5 Apple Pie,
Ice Cream and Cake, 10
Communication tickets, 1925 for $500.
L. j. Thompson, Prop. =,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-27

The Ramsey County. Afro-Ameri-
can Club. formerly located, on Cedar
street, is now located on the second
floor of 115 E. Third street, with
everything new but the name The
membership is. growing daily, dem
onstrating the popularity of the club
and the board of management. The.
appointments of the new club are far
superior to those of the old club, and
it is now thing of beauty ad Joy
forever. President Phelps and Sec
rotary Charleston are up-to-date in
their methods and their management
Of the club leaves nothing wanting.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-27

pany The story is one of absorbing
interest, interpreted by. Miss Eugene
Besserer as the star, supported by a
first-class company with genuine IN
dams, cowboys and horses with real
istic stage settings and mechanical eff
fects.
The play is in four acts and com
prises a bright, sunny afternoon at
Black Greek, with a typical Western
saloon, with miners, cowboys and In
dians; and exterior of a mine with
machinery at the shaft in the midst of
the Rockies approached by wooden
bridge across a deep ravine; a
mountain pass of forestry and an In
dian camp and facsimile reproduc-
ton ola typical ranch house.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-27
Farmers Short Course.

A Farmers Short Course will be
held at the School of Agriculture at
St. Anthony Parkifor one month COM
mencing Friday, Jan. 18th. The course
consists of lectures, demonstrations
and Judging of stock and grains. The
most practical subjects connected
with farm life will be discussed The
course includes nearly all the farm
subjects taught at the school of agri-
culture. No entrance examination is
given and there is nosage limit. The
expenses are low. 1t*ssis hoped that
there may be large attendance of
farmers.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-27
BraZjl's Hi0h Tariff,

"Outside of a few cotton factories
that are making good Roadway Brazil
has very few infant industries to
boast Of" said Mr.. H. w. Sapp, an
American engineer who has lately
visited that country.
But in the name Of fostering it's
industries the Brazilian congress has
levied enormously high duties on i'm
ported goods. I met a fellow 'Ameri-
can in the State of Sac Paulo who
told me that buggy he brought in
from the United States was taxed
$240 by the customs officials, Salthough
he paid for it here only $S5.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-27
u.aB. T. NOTES.

New is good time for those who
would like to join North Star Lodge
y. B. F. to make application. There
has been a dispensation granted ad-
hitting members or reinstating old
ones for $3.50. The dispensation
runs for 80 days and a club of so
more is expected to take advantage
of it, judging from the number of
applications already received.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-27

Cats Long Journey in a Bureau.
A tiny Maltese cat has completed a
trip from Holland, Mich, a distance Of
$500 miles, in a drawer of a bureau
wrapped in sacking and shipped by
slow freight.
When freight hands opened the
bureau the cat jumped out and al
though lean and thin from its long
trip without food or water was appar-
emily as good as ever and displayed
a keen appetite.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-27
FIVE DOLLARS IN GOLD.

FIVE DOLLARS IN GOLD will be
presented to the person sending the
list containing the greatest number of
words which are made from the let
ters contained in Tho GEORGE
NICHOLS TEA COMPANY
This is stamped on all our pack
ages of fine teas and coffees and a
label from one of these packages
must accompany each list.
Full information in all packages.
Send orders by mail to our mail
order department, IS Union Block.
T.. George Nichols,
Proprietor.
Telephone, N. w. Cedar $500.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-27
Rhinoceros Blood a Cure-Alj,

The blood Of the rhinoceros is very
highly esteemed by Burmese and Chin
csc as medicine for all kinds of all
1nents. Whenever a party of hunters
are successful in shooting a rhinoceros
they are less numerous than they
used to be-the native heaters care
fully draw off the blood and bring it
to Rangoon stored in hollow bamboos.
The precious liquid is worth it's
weight in silver
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-27
Appearances.

Little Margaret and her mother,
while out walking, approached a par
ticularly filthy and bearded organ
grinder with his monkey, and her
mother gave her a penny to bestcw on
the unfortunate animal.
She hesitated a moment before pre-
senting her aims, then gravely asked:
"Shall I give it to the monkey, or to
his father?'
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-27
Not Half as Severe.

"Really-er''- stammered the
gossip. who had been caught red
handed, I'm afraid you overheard
what said about you. Perhaps-er-
I was a, bit too severe"
ooh, no." replied the other woman.
"you weren't nearly so severe as you
would have been II you knew what I
think of you" TE. -.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-27
Announcement.

The Dwyer Hotel has at last land
ed the proper man for its manager y,
the person of Mr.. Charles Hill, a
widely known up-to-date hotel man.
An efficient night clerk to look after
late callers, and it is never too late
at the Dwyer. The Dwycr Transfer
is quite a success. Call Nicollet 1851
and you will get prompt service.
There is a new line of wagons just
from the shops, and the new carri-
ages will be here about Jan. list. No
use looking around; you'll find the
best there is right here.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-27
GRAND ENTERTAINMENT AND
BALL

In Honor of the "Smart Set" Co. at
Union Temple Hall, Min
neapols.
There will be a grand entertain
ment and ball rendered to the Smart
Set" Co. under the auspices of the
Twin City Walters Social club at
Union Temple hall, 2S Washington
avenue south, Minneapolis, on Mon
day evening, March Is.
Good Music and refreshments. The
best of order will be maintained.
The refreshments for this occasion
will be in charge of Thomas & Quinn,
successors to the late Scott Blake
and will include in the menu, OPP
pcssum and Sweet Potatoes.
Admission, 35 cents.
All are invited to come and have a
royal time with the Smart Set" The
affair will be under the management
of
George w. Tyler.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-27

Drink Golden Grain Belt Beer.
"krispy Crackers" sounds good; they
taste better.
Try "krispy Crackers" once and
you'll try, try again.
Read the ad of the Magic Sham
poo Dryer OH 4th page.
Modern furnished rooms for rent
1o2 Bryant Ave. N. Mrs Matte
Darby.
The Pastors Aid Society of St.
James church meets every Friday
evening. Literary programme.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Roberts will
leave Monday evening for Washington,
d. c., to attend the Inauguration.
For sale, cheap, fine modern
house. rooms, on 18th Ave. South.
1t faces Powderhorn Park. Enquire
at 52s Boston Block.
You should smoke Habit Cigars.
Mr.. lack Johnson entertained a.
number of young folks at Dutch
lunch last Sunday at o'clock. Covers
were laid for ten.
Look out and wait for the Grand
! Ball in honor of the "iSmart Set" Co. at
Union Temple hall Monday, March IS.
Admission. IS cents.
Lawyer w. T. Francis has success
fully conducted several lawsuits in our
courts recently for and on behalf Of
the Northern Pacific railway.
st. Thomas Mission 9Th Ave. and 9th
Str. So. Services every Sunday after
noon at o'clock, Sunday School at
3. Rev. A. H. Lealtad, Rector. All
| welcome.
Pride Of the West Chapter No. 80
is making great preparations to en-
terrain the Grand Chapter of Illinois
| and Jurisdiction when it meets here
| next August. ,
The ladies Of the Eastern Star are
arranging for house social at the
residence of Mr.. lack Johnson in the
course of two or three weeks. Look
for the date later.
LAWYER Harvey B. Burk, has
opened a law Office in room 52s Bos-
ton Block, cor. Hennepin Ave. and
Third street and is prepared to take
charge of cases in any of the courts
of the state.
Habit, the best cent Cigar.
WHEN IN ST. PAUL 80 to the
St. Louis Kitchen, 317H Wabasha St.,
upstairs, for your meals. All home
cooking. All regular meals rs cents.
Breakfast from 700 to 100 a. m;
dinner from 1900 m. to 800 p. M;
supper from SOC to 500 Mrs. Julia
Hinson, Prop.
Every Afro-American in the Twin
Cities should read the address of Rev.
H. P. Dewey of the Plymouth COngre-
gational church, delivered Sunday,
Feb. Fl, on the Race Problem and
It's Christian Solution The entire
address was published in, the Mime
apOlis Journal of the issue of Feb. %.
Mock inauguration March 4, 1909, at
| st. Peter A. M. E. church at o'clock
| The following program will be given ::
Taking the oath of office of the presi-
dent-elect; the delivery of his inaugur-
al address; converting of congress;
the senate will act upon the confrma-
ton of DR.. W. D. Crum as collector of
the Charleston, S. G. The second part
will consist of the following numbers:
Solo by Miss Myrtle Brand; reading
| by Miss l.. o. Smith; male quartet
and solo by Madam De Leo.