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The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-16
MASH FEED FOR CHICKENS
The Number Feeding Wet Mash Ap.
pears to Be Increasing, as Re-
suits Given Are Better.

Most poultrymen feed mash-some
wet, some dry. The number feeding
the latter appears to be increasing.
It's advocates claim equal or greater
results, healthier and more vigorous
stock, and better results at Matching
time, and there certainly is a saving
of labor. There is no questioning the
fact that making and carrying wet
mash for any considerable number of
hens is hard work and takes time.
What do the hens say about dry
mash? We have tried it in small
way, and l have been surprised to
see how readily hens that had been
accustomed to wet mash took to it,
says a writer in Good Literature. We
have fitted out five pens with home
made dry-feed hoppers, and are trying
it on the hens this winter. A cut of
one of these hoppers is shown here.
with. It is made from a soap box 20
inches long, inches deep and Is
inches wide, inside measure. The
throat at the bottom is two inches, and
the tray part is two inches deep. Tho
cover is made sloping to discourage
any ease-loving hen from taking an
after-mash siesta thereon. Leather
hinges are used on some of ours. This
hopper might be made with the box
on end, making a shorter tray and
less exposed surface, if preferred.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-16
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AFFECT FERTILITY OF EGGS.
Too Warm Quarters and Overlooking
Laying Stock Have Injurious
Effect.

Officials of the department Of agri-
culture have been collecting data re-
garding the factors which affect the
fertility of eggs. 1t has been found
that too warm quarters for laying
stock and overlooking are commonly
believed to exercise an unfavorable in
fluence on egg fertility. The way eggs
are handled or stored is also believed
to affect the proportions which will
hatch.
The conditions under which incuba-
ton occurs also have an effect. The
vfgor and character of the parent
stock and the length of time the male
bird has been with the flock are also
important questions with respect to
egg fertility. At the outset it should
be stated that fertility and "hatcha-
bility" are not necessarily identical.
An egg may be fertile and still the
germ does not have sufficient vitality
to produce healthy chick under the
ordinary conditions of incubation. In
a series Of incubator experiments at
the Rhode Island station, of 8,677 eggs
tested SO per cent. were found to be
fertile, while only as per cent. of the
fertile eggs, or 1876 per cent. of the
total number of eggs, Matched under
the conditions of the tests.
The various observations made,
while not entirely conclusive, indicate
that, in order to secure fertile eggs
which will hatch, the laying stock
must not be kept in very warm quar-
tiers; males should be kept with the
hens continually and only those eggs
should be used which are produced
after the male has been with the hens
several days. Only fowls from very
vigorous parent stock and those known
to produce high percentage of fertile
eggs (hens vary widely in this re-
spect, should be used. The hens
should be allowed to rest after each
laying period, while the eggs should
be handled carefully, not be subjected
to extremes of temperature in storage
and be used only when comparatively
fresh.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-16
PROFITABLE POULTRY FEED.
Successful Raising of Chickens De-
Ponds on Supplying Proper Kind
Of Feed at Right Time.

The successful raising of poultry,
whether for meat or eggs, depends
upon supplying the right kind of feed
in the proper proportion. A fowl re-
quires certain quantity of food con-
tanning protein, carbohydrates and
ash to sustain life. A surplus over
and above this goes to produce eggs
or accumulate flesh. A study of the
composition of the body and feathers
of fowl shows that almost one-half
of the dry matter of the body is pro.
tein and about eight per cent. ash.
Investigations by Jeneter at the
New York experiment station show
that the body of a Leghorn hen
body, bones, feathers and viscera-
contains 55.S per cent water 11.6 per
cent. protein, 2.S per cent. ash and II
per cent. fat. The analysis of fresh
egg shows it's composition to be: Shell
liza per cent, water 65.7 per cent, fat
S.9 per cent. and protein between II
per cent and Is per cent. OF the to-
tai dry matter in an egg, including
the shell, there is 35.6 per cent ash,
25.9 per cent. fat and from 33 to SO
per cent. protein.
study of the above ANALYSIS shows
clearly the Importance of supplying a
liberal allowance Of both protein and
ash matter in the rations of poultry.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-16
No Fear from the Chickens,

1t does not require very large plot
for early vegetables and small garden
truck and no fear of the chickens
should be felt The large fields of
corn and potatoes can in most cases
be planted at some distance
from the poultry house, and in any
event the fowls will harm them little
after they get good start. But by
no means would we be without a
place in which we could confine the
hens when desired at seed and har-
vest time and of course breeding hens
must be fenced. In this manner the
parks do not require to be so large
as when confined constantly, and
fowls can be given their freedom a
greater part of the season. On this
plan a larger egg yield will be secured
hence the greater profit
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-16
NOTES OF THE POULTRY YARD.

With over 20 distinct breeds of
fowls to select from it always seemed
curious to me why some people in
sisted upon keeping scrub hens.
When poultry is being cross-bred
for special purposes, such as roasters.
broilerS, ETC., believe that better re-
suits will come when we use male
of the smaller breed and hens of the
larger breed of fowls.
Incubator chicks should be fed with
more caution than those Matched with
hens. Their artificial condition makes
them more delicate and more suscep.
tible to changes of food and temper
ature.
With poultry there is greater oppor-
tunity for choice among a long list Of
breeds than amung any other kinds
of stock. We can select color accord
ing to our taste; we can breed for
eggs or for flesh, for sitters or non.
sitters, for large or small fowls.
Feeding fowls does not consist in
throwing out to them certain guam
tity of feed one, two or three times a
day. 1t requires judgment to properly
feed fowls. They will not require the
same quantity every time. nor the
same kind of feed. This is matter
that can be studied with profit.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-16

These dry-feed hoppers made of
wood or galvanized iron may be pur-
chased from poultry supply houses.
They may be little more artistic,
but no better for practical purposes.
Another style of hopper for feeding
wet mash consists of two triangular
end pieces 20 inches high, to which
are fastened one by two inch strips,
and to these are nailed the upright
strips, about two inches wide, sharp
at the upper ends. On one side these
are nailed fast, but on the other the
lower longitudinal strip is rounded at
the ends, these ends being fitted into
an auger hole in the triangular piece.
thus making a sort of gate which is
opened to put the feed into the trough
A wire hook at the middle fastens
this to the other side when closed.
The trough is about five inches high,
V-shaped, and rests in V-shaped cleats
at each end, so that it may be re-
moved readily for cleaning. We have
two of these feed troughs which have
been in use several years. The trough
in one of them is made of wood, in
the other of galvanized iron. The lat.
ter is now rusted through in several
places, while the wooden one is good
for several years more of use. These
feed racks or troughs may be made
of any desired length.
We have, also, couple of the same
style racks, about IS inches square,
designed for water. They were very
satisfactory while they lasted, but
the galvanized iron pans rusted out in
couple of years. One of these was
built with a space under the pan so
that some hot bricks might be put
under in cold weather to keep the
water from freezing. These devices
may be purchased from some poultry
supply houses, though l think the
sides are made of round rods instead
of Stats.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-16
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for HAT

p 1BBON is always more used on
N summer than on winter hats, and
there is every prospect that the huge
bows which last season often formed
the only trimming for an ordinary hat
will again be popular.
For making these bows, materials
by the yard are preferable to ribbons,
as they make more graceful loops. A
thin, light make Of supple taffeta or
messaline is the favorite material for
simple hats, while more elaborate ones
have bows of lace or tulle, bordered
with satin or soft pompadour silks and
gauzes.
The material is cut on the cross in
bands measuring from eight to ten
inches in width, and is bordered with
double fold, in which milliners wire
is inserted. Often this border is of
different color, even of different ma
terial. Thus gauze bows are given,
either In the same or contrasting
color.
the hat and decide whether it is to be
fiat or outstanding. This can best be
decided from the style of the other
trimming. Measure the length for the
first loop, double over, twist heavy
patent leather thread around the neck
of the loop to hold it in place before
making the next loop or loops. When
the bow is finished all the loops are
wound firmly together and the wind.
ings are covered with soft folds of the
material.
If the wire is not run in before the
bow is started, as is the case If the
edges are bound, it is inserted in the
middle of each loop aud caught with
few slip stitches.
There is such an art in tying
graceful bow that the beginner should
never experiment on good materials.
Pieces of soft cheesecloth, wired, are
excellent for practice, and old bows
can be ripped, pressed and tied as
nearly as possible as they were be-
| fore.
If possible, it is we'll for the girl
who intends to go in for trimming her
own hats and making her own girdles
to take a few lessons in bows from
a professional. Even with careful in
struction she may never acquire the
knack that seems to be Unborn, but
her bows will not look hopelessly
home made.
The chief requisite for the begin
ner is to know what kind she wishes
to tie. Fashions in bows change as
they do in everything else. One sea-
son they are Alsatian, again the loops
stand out in sickle shape, or are COM
pacted into huge rosettes. 1t is too
soon to say just what order of bow
will prevail, either for hats or sashes
the coming season.
The wide-awake girl who must do
her own work will make tour of the
fashionable shops and study the latest
thing. She will decide on the kind
she wishes to copy and note not only
the number of loops and ends but their
length and general direction.
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The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-16

East Indian hats are among the new
articles of headdress.
Of late there has been turning
from the long-used white yoke to lace
and net Jokes of the color of the
gown.
Close, clinging styles have not yet
received the expected setback, and
will now probably prevail we'll into
the spring.
The fancy arrangement of braids
and bands over the bodice produces
the bolero effect without it's being a
separate garment.
The new corsets are very short
from the bust to the waist line and re-
markably long over the hips, suit
able style for large women.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-16
"Reverse Engiish!"
acter.

Dinah, crying bitterly, was coming
down the street with her feet hand
aged.
why, what on earth's the matter?"
your feet, Dinah?"
Dat good TO- nothin niger (snif-
ile) done hit lse on de haid wifi
club while was standin' on de hard
stone pavement. '-Everybody's Maya.
zine.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-16

mistaken. He-isn't married. That
isl mean-the Fred you mean
isn't"
He looked greatly perplexed, but
replied in peculiarly soft and gen.
tie tone: Il thought you understood
that l referred to my old chum, Fred
Wells. He has been very poor cor
respondent, but one must excuse him
under the circumstances"
How stupid of mel" said Angelina.
81 might have known you meant him.
We haven't heard anything of him
lately either. But, as you say, he is
quite excusable under the circum-
stances"
Then, to her great alarm, the young
man drew closer to her and looked
steadily into her eyes.
He was trying to hypnotic her. She
had heard that he had delusions on
the subject of hypnotism, believing
himself possessed of extraordinary
powers.
Her head swan. The color rushed
to her face, then receded, leaving her
CHASTITY. She breathed with difficulty.
Once she arose, with the hope of es-
Gaping, but sank back into her chair
when she saw that the door was
closed, and that the stranger had per-
ceived her intention.
Miss Haughton," he said, in that
strangely modulated tone, you have
been under unusual strain lately and
it has affected your nervous system.
Allow me to give you something that
will quiet it."
"No, no, no." she protested. IL
have a rooted objection to drugs"
But this is very mild" he said, ia
king vial from his pocket and ex-
tracing two tablets. 1T is perfectly
harmless, and will benefit you imme-
diately."
Her refusal would enrage him. Her
acceptance might mean death by poi
son. Clearly, her only safety was in
flight.
AS the lunatic was between her and
the door, she rushed to the open win
dow, thinking she might get out on
the fire-escape. She had partly sue
ceeded when she felt his strong arms
about her. dragging her back She
tried to scream for help, but her voice,
as in a nightmare, refused utterance;
her limbs gave way beneath her. She
could not resist when he placed her in
a chair and put the tablets in her
mouth. Swallow Them" he command
ed sternly, and she felt herself COM
PEELED to obey.
That's a good girl" he said in the
tone sometimes used by elders to a
child who has been refractory. "Now
lie down on the lounge for a while,
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-16
Moisture in Incubators.

Moisture tests at the Oregon station
were made in which incubators were
operated, according to the directions
of makers with the exception that
moisture was used in different
amounts. In the moisture machines
a tray of dry sand was kept under the
eggs. The sand in the maximum mois-
ture machines was kept wet all the
time, or as wet as it could be kept
without water standing on the sand.
The final results showed an increase
in number Of chicks Matched OF SO,
per cent. by using moisture in inca
batOrs.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-16
Fence Out the Chickens.

great many farmers and others do
not keep fowls because they claim
they destroy so much garden truck
and grain. That it is far better for
hens to run at large most of the time
is generally conceded, and of course
no one can have a garden with hens
in it. The matter can be easily ar
ranged by having the garden fenced
in and the hens fenced out, contrary
to the usual method, fence four feet
high will answer and the fence can
be removable and of a temporary char
acter.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-16

Her friends said that Angelina was
q deep thinker, and excused her alb
sent-mindedness in consideration of
her genius.
When she came from a suburban
town to visit friend in New York,
who lived in the top fiat of large
apartment-house, she went alone to
the roof 10 mediate, and descended
through the scuttle of the house ad-
joining. All the houses in the row
were under the same management
and were of similar plan. AS the
door of the private hall was ajar An
gelina walked into the parlor, set
tied herself comfortably in an easy
chair, and took up magazine.
She did not observe the entrance OF
a young man until he said with some
hesitation: miss Haughton, I hope
you will excuse my mother. She has
been unavoidably detained"
Angelina's momentary bewilder-
ment gave place to alarm, for it &C.
Cured to her that this was the neigh
Dor who had been afflicted with ty-
phoid fever, whose mind was temper
arily unbalanced, and who had a hab-
it of wandering into other peoples
houses. She recalled uneasily that she
had not needed Mrs. Woods caution
to close the hall door, and that she
was alone in the fiat. She had heard
that the invalid was extremely iras-
chile, and, endeavoring to humor him,
she said, falteringly: Don't mention
1t. I should be sorry to have your
mother hurry home on my account"
She could not think Of any other
safe remark, and there was a long
pause before the stranger asked alb
-ruptly: where's Fred now?"
Fred! Perhaps he referred to her
cousin, Fred Stearns, who had spent
some weeks with the Woods two or
three years ago. "He's gone to Colo
rado," she answered. II often hear
from him and his wife. Their little
girl is my namesake."
Little grill Fred married! It
can't be possible! T."
He was growing excited, and would
not brook contradiction, so she hast
'ened to say: mo, mean yes, I was
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-04
COLONEL MANN DECLARES
FORECAST IS OF NO VALUE
Nottoway Candidate Campaign Man.
ager Claims Counties and Cities
Put in Tucker Column.

RICHMOND, VA. Aug. 3.-Col.
James Mann. campaign manager for
Judge w. II. Mann. today gave out
the following statement concerning
the Times Dispatch forecast Of the
result of Thursdays primary. in which
Harry st. George Tucker was picked
to win:
'It is significant" he said, that no
figures were given. A forecast that
does not give any figures is, Of course
of no value whatever in determining
the vote in a primary where every
vote counts. The Times-Dispatch
forecast" itself is the best evidence
of this. If we take from the Mann
column all of the counties and cities
claimed by our local friends. which
are given to Tucker in the forecast,
and place them in the Tucker column
by the same majorities that our
friends are claiming them for Judge
Mann. it still leaves Judge Mann
majority Of 6,040 votes. II the Times
Dispatch wants it's forecast to have
anv value. il should give the figures
They are the things that tell.
Some of the counties given Tucker
by the Times Dispatch are claimed
by our friends by as much as three
hundred majority. Our estimates are
made by experienced men, who have
made il a business to ascertain, not
lust the sentiment as shown on the
surface in one community IN n ccun-
~. as would be the case with a local
newspaper correspondent, whose
views would he largely cClored by his
own preference. but the preferences
and intentions of the individual voters
throughout the whole county | am
confident that Judge Mann will car
~ nj least twcnty-six of the counties
and four of the cities that are placed
in the Tucker column.
Our reports received during the
past few days are more encouraging
than ever. and our friends do not
feel any doubt Of Judge Mann's nomi-
nation by an overwhelming MAORI
ty, certainly not less than twelve
Thousand. and probably much larger"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-04
lysander John Up Against II.

The Lysander John hppletons lived
in a house of five rooms for many
years. and were so crowded that none
of their kin ever expected to be in
vited 20 visit them. But recently
Lysander John made a little extra
money, and his wife had two rooms
built on. Have you heard the
news?" was shouted all through Kin
sille. The Appletcns have two more
rooms News like that spread like
wild fire in Kinville. and they began
coming by twos and threes, and al
ways with the deafest old man.
loudest voiced old woman, and cross
est baby they could find. This ex-
plains why Lysander Johns limbs are
tied in knots: he has been sleeping In
a hammock for six weeks past, being
crowded ont Of his bed by visitors
from Standardization Globe.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-04
STRIKE MAY BE SETTLED.
Steel Workers Hold Meeting to Dis
cuss situation.

PITTSBURG. PA, Aug. "A meet
ing CT a majority of the $500 strikers
Of the Pressed Steel Car Company :
plant at Schoenville is being held to-
night at which the men hope to come
10 an amicable agreement among
themselves i'm regard 20 returning to
work for the company. The general
opinion seems to be that the strike
will soon be settled.
No effort was made today by the
company officials to evict the As strik-
crs and their families from the com
lany's houses. A justice of the peace
at McKees Rocks. today received y
aridavits sworn to by strikers who
state that they paid sums ranging to
So to foremen of the Pressed Stee'
Car Company before they could Sc
cure positions. They were presented
10 company representatives.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-04
WILL CLASH ON NEW
PARK DIAMOND TODAY
Hampton and Cape Charles Will Pull
of Another Game Here This
Afternoon.

Hampton and Cape Charles. old time
rivals in the baseball arena, will meet
on New Park diamond this afternoon
to decide which is the strongest and
hest team. Twice this season have
the team met only to tie the score
in each spasm.
Today'S game is going 10 be red-hot
and both teams are certain of vic
tory. II viii probably be the most ex-
citing contest pulled off this season,
especially as the success or defeat
means much TO either of the mines.
Manager Charles II. Hewins is not
doing much blowing. but he is conf
dent that Hampton will once fer all
show Cape Charles that the Crab
town nine is its superior.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-04
JUDGE J. r. BRYAN CEAO.
Roanoke Police Justice Succumbs t
illness at Northampton, Mass.

ROANOKE. VA, aug. 3.-Judge D.
Randolph Bryan. of this city, died
Of Brights disease at Northampton,
Mass. where he had gone for special
treatment two weeks ago. Judge
Bryan had served one term OF mayor
of Roanoke, which position he re-
signed eight years ago to become
police justice. A few months ago
illness caused him to give up active
work.
He was a member of the distin-
guished Bryan family of Charlottes-
vile, and came to Roanoke twenty
years ago. where he engaged in the
practice of law with Capt. W. w.
Berkeley. He was regarded as a
leading member of the Roanoke bar.
He had been active in Virginia poll
tics since attaining his majority,
twenty years ago. He was the most
active of all the counsel in the re-
cent contest of the wet and dry
election in Roanoke, which resulted
in setting aside the dry victory by
the courts.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-04
TWfHTY-SiX DEATHS
OCCURRED DURING July
Nearly Half of Total Were Children
Under Two Years Of Age
Monthly Report.

DR.. Walter A. Picker. the health
officer OF Elizabeth City county. last
night gave out his report for the
month of July. which shows that TWEEN
ty-six deaths occurred in Hampton,
Phoebus and the county during the
past month. OF this number three
were white males, seven white fe-
males, six colored males and ten col
ored females. The report brings out
the information that eleven Of those
who died were children under two
years of age.
In the cause of death DR.. Picker
finds that five were due TO diarrhoe.
three TO tuberculosis OF the lungs. two
10 tuberculosis miningitis, three TO
cOngestal debility, two to brights dis
ease. two to heart disease and one
each to disease of the arteries. tumor
e brain. oystitis, measles. lack OF
care. typhoid fever, thrush. and
Gastritis.
The report states that there are
three cases of scarlet fever and three
OF typhoid fever in the county.
Since January first there have been
a deaths among the whites and 80
among the negroes. against 50 white
births and 90 colored