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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-11-03
Buff cochlns as LAYERS

am probably the largest breeder a
Buff Cochins on the California coast
says a writer in an exchange. Com
pared with general-purpose and Leg
horn breeds they are superior in tbs
amount of meat produced, and as fall
and winter layers they excel the Leg
horns. 1 have always worked on the
theory that three dozen eggs in De
cember at IS cents dozen is better
than six dozen laid in April at Is cents
a dozen, and have always found thai
while Cochins averaged smaller NUM-
Der of eggs than Leghorns, Wyan,
dottes and Plymouth Rocks, still the
test Of the true value of a breed lies
In the total gross receipts for eggs
laid, not the number produced. Many
are fooled by advertisements that
read "200-eggs-a-year hens" If these
200 eggs were laid when the price of
eggs was at its lowest, and they usual.
ly are, the profit is much less than
with hen of a 140-egg record, laid
during, before and succeeding the
period Of maximum market price. I
breed none but the finest, as quality
does not lessen the egg yields, but
swells the profits when stock is sold.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-11-03
KILLING DUCKS FOR MARKET
Two Good Methods Are Being Sue.
cessfuIIy Used by Some of the
Largest Raisers.

There are two methods of dressing
ducks for market, by dry picking and
by scalding. Both of these methods
are good and are being successfully
employed by the largest raisers. Some
have a preference for dry picking
and others for scalding, and it be-
comes only a matter of taste which
method is used. When birds are
dressed by scalding, they should be
dipped several times, or until the
feathers come out easily. The back
should be dipped in the water first.
After scalding, wipe them as dry as
possible with sponge and pick the
breast feathers first.
A bird when dressed for market
has left on it the feathers on the
wing, the tail feathers and the feath-
ers on head and neck. The legs are
left on, and generally, the birds are
not drawn.
The process of dry picking is con.
sidered the simpler of the two meth
DDS, and one who is accustomed to
the work can readily dress three doz-
en- birds a day. The picker's outfit
consists of a chair, q box for the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-11-03
PREPARE GEESE FOR MARKET
Method for Getting Birds Into Proper
Shape to Bring Top Prices Dur
ing Holidays.
(RvR z RTsHoP Illinois f,

(By B. F. BISHOP, Illinois)
To prepare geese for market, as
soon as weather becomes cool, con-
fine in small lots. Commence to feed
gradually mash composed largely OF
corn meal, mixed with milk il COLI
venient, otherwise water, giving
enough forage or vegetables to keep
In health, increasing grain until they
have all they will eat, twice day.
never forgetting plenty of water and
a box of grit. By the time the goose
market is on, say from Thanksgiving
to New Years, the birds will be In
prime condition and bring top market
prices. To dress them, kill same as
other poultry. Commence to pick the
coarser feathers and most Of the
down off as soon as the fatal stab TO
brain is given and bleeding COM
mences. Then sprinkle and rub well
with powdered rosin, scald and rub
down off quickly, plunge body IN hot
water then cold, wipe, and hang up
or lay on table to cool before pack
ing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-11-03
To Starch Linens.

In starching linens and similar
goods too light for mourning starch
and too dark for the white, put In the
boiling starch large piece of tissue
paper in shade to match as nearly as
possible the dress material. This will
dissolve, and when the starch is
strained nothing but the dye will re-
main, making a starch Of the exact
color desired.
This is a good hint for the woman
who does much color embroidery OF
the stiff1y starched variety.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-11-03
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1,uck hovers around the clean hen

Luck hovers around the clean men
house.
Butter and eggs are in great de-
mand and at paying prices.
Too little green feed is common
cause of loss among fowls.
You will find wedding pays as wen
in the flock as in the fields.
The spring chicken sold at Thanks
giving time is an expensive product.
Open turkey houses can be shut up
during transforms by leaning Doaros
against the sides.
II is becoming better known every
wear that there is no profit in feeding
poor, unthrifty birds.
Old hens rarely make good winter
,overz and as a rule do not do 80
well in the spring as pullets.
II is easier to keep fowls In good
condition than to allow them to run
down and then build up again.
when feeding grain throw 1t broad
cast all over the lot so that all tna
fowls may have an equal chance.
Feed and water ducks at the same
time. You will notice that they take
a SIP of water after every two or
three bites Of food.
Like the cockerels, too, old hens
take up room and consume food that
The bullets need, preventing them
from developing as they shouE
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-11-03

miles, and is a whole days journey.
The cars in which you make the trap
are not as commodious as American
ones. So you are certain to grow
weary of the trip before you reach the
city. l suppose it is the only railroad
in the world, journey upon Whlcr
makes one "sea sick"
San Jose is situated in fertile val
ley and has a population Of about %;
900. Two railroads enter the city;
one from the Atlantic side and the
other from the Pacific. The latter Is
under government control and is In
complete. The city is lighted by cleo
tricity and also has an electric street
railway. Those low adobe houses that
have swayed the architectural STYLE
since the early Spanish days are Civ
ing place to modern brick structures
that pierce the air above the head OF
man.
1t is in this city that you find one
of the finest theatrical houses in the
world. 1t was in course of construc.
ton seven years and cost about S..
100000.
The seat of the cathedral is here,
one of the finest in the tropics. 1t has
three massive doors, "a massive posts
distributed along the three broad
aisles and is lighted with about 500
candles aside from the many electric
lights.
The republic controls the manufac.
ture of whisky and it is in San Jose
that you find her big distillery. Much
American capital is invested here,
and there is promise Of much business
activity. The climate being salubri.
Gus. a trip down there is an enjoyable
one; the city is often called the Paris
of Central America.
Costa RIGA has not had SO large a
share as some Of the others in the
revolutions and wars which have dis.
tinguished the countries of the 18th.
mus ever since their establishment;
nevertheless, the little republic has
by no means been free from strife
There is trouble enough on the 18th.
mus at all times, and Costa Ricans
would scarcely be human If they did
not put a finger into the pie. Still
the country is safe for foreigners and
is most interesting to visit. With the
establishment of the canal it will ex
perience a new lease of life and is al
ready getting ready to take the adj
vantages that will come of entrance
into a new era of prosperity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-11-03
War;.

War is much more than merely the
absence of peace. War is a condition
where all is fair. 1t is governed only
by the whims and caprices Of the
commanders of the participants. War,
therefore, has nothing to do with con-
situations, statutes, morals, traditions,
manners or etiquette.
During war it is right to forage,
which is a euphemism for stealing.
During war it is right to decimate
the enemy, which is a circumlocution
for murder.
During war it is right to be a spy,
which is another name for lying.
During war it is right to confiscate
contraband, which is an invasion Of
the rights of property.
During war it is right to draft SOL
diers, which violates the sacred right
of personal liberty.
During war it is right to be led
away by the passion Of the moment
which is another name for acting
foolishly-Life.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-11-03

PRODUCTION of modern arrS AnC agricul-
tural methods and implements were
given every encouragement.
Sad to say, the uplift in the general
education has awakened misdirected
ambitions among the poorer classes,
attracted the peasants to the cities.
created a greed for government posi-
tons, these having consequently null
tiplied beyond all reasonable limits,
with a corresponding and necessary
increase of public expenditures.
Moreover, on account of a heavy
public debt, the result partly of I'M
scrupnlous speculations of foreign
and native financiers and of unwise
undertakings. the government has be-
come entangled in heavy financial diff
flculties that have brought the coun-
try to the verge of bankruptcy. This
deplorable economic situation has
been aggravated of late by several
consecutive failures of the coffee crop,
by unusual rainy seasons, resulting in
foundations, destruction of railroads
and depression of the banana trade.
Two Leading Cities.
Sailing in any staunch ship from
New York or other Atlantic port for
Costa RIGA, one lands at Port Lfmon,
the Atlantic sea entrance of the re-
public. This is one Of the largest ex-
port banana markets in the world
The trains run into the banana fields
aud bring out the thousands Of bunch
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-11-03
Size Of Eaas.

The size of the egg is chiefly con-
trolled by the breed or by selection Of
layers of large eggs. In number of
tests at experiment stations slight diff
ferences in the size of eggs have been
noted with varying rations and en-
vironment, but this cannot be attribu-
ted to anything more specific than the
general development and vigor Of the
fowls. PuIlets at the beginning OF the
laying period lay an egg decidedly
smaller than those produced at later
stage In life. The average food value
of the large egg is slightly greater
per pound than that of the small eggs,
because of a smaller percentage OF
shell In the former.
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feathers and a couple of knives, one
knife being dull and the other being
sharp-pointed and double-edged for
bleeding. The bird is taken between
the knees, the bill held open with the
left hand, and a cut made across the
roof Of the mouth just below the
eyes. The bird Is then stunned by
striking its head against a post or
some hard substance. The picker
seats himself In the chair with the
bird in his lap, its head held firmly
between one knee and the box. The
feathers are carefully sorted while
picking; the pinfeathers are thrown
away and the body feathers with the
down are thrown into the box. Care
should be taken about this, as the
feathers from each bird will weigh
about two ounces and will quite pay
for the picking.
The dull knife and the thumb are
used to remove the long pinfeathers,
and this should be done without tear
Ing the skin. The down can usually
be rubbed off by slightly moistening
the hand and holding the skin tight.
Often some Of the pin feathers can
not be taken out without tearing and
disfiguring the skin; when such is the
case they should be shaved off, Seven
Or eight minutes is all the time neces-
sary to dress bird.
After the birds are picked they
should be carefully washed and
pumped by placing in a tank or bar,
rel of ice water. They are hardened
In this ice water and given a round.
ed and full appearance.
They are then packed in barrels
or boxes and shipped to market. The
first OF bottom layer Is packed with
backs down; a layer of ice is then
placed over them, and all other lay
ers are packed with the breasts
down, layer Of ice being over each
layer of ducks. The top of the boz
or barrel is then rounded off with ic(
and covered with burlap. A barrel
will hold about three dozen birds
Some raisers use boxes for shipping
and have the empties returned free.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-11-03

es as though they were SO many logs.
The city is hemmed m on one side
by Limon bay, and on the other py
hills that look majestically down upon
it through their verdant covering
which knows no change. One OF the
most substantial iron piers in the
world is here. With it's great iron
piles rooted deep into the bed of the
sea it extends far out into the water.
Upon this the trains run alongside OF
the big ships with their loads of bana-
mas for export. Sometimes there are
so many ships here that some have to
drop anchor and wait till others clear
port. 1t is at Port Limon that they
have a municipal free laundry.
The distance from Port Limon to
San Jose, the capital, by rail, is 1O8
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-11-03

cheviot, or light weight cloth. Tho
blouse Is cut in one piece with the
sleeves and Is trimmed with applique
bands OF black satin which are EN-.
broidered with cord matching the
gown. The guimpe and sleeve puffs
are of white tulle or mousseltne de
sole; the girdle Is of black saun fas-
tened at the left side with pretty
knot.
The skirt has an odd tablier which
forms a point at the bottom where IL
is bordered with large black satin but
tons with loops of cord. The back
and sides of the skirt are finished with
flounce headed by a band of the en-
broidered satin, which also trims the
middle of the back extending from
the top to the flounce.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-11-03

sides and is edged with silk that Is
cut in vandykes; silk muslin fills up
the opening at sides; two rows OF
gauging are made on the hips.
On the bodice, the front and back
are cashmere edged with silk, and arc
tucked on the shoulders, the sides ar
of muslin. Piece lace is used for the
yoke and sleeves.
Straw hat trimmed with acacia and
ribbon bows.
Materials required: Four yardscash-
mere 48 inches wide, two yards silk,
three yards muslin 81 inches wide, one
and one-fourth yard lace.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-11-03
Some Glove Hints.

Roth long and short gloves VIII be
aoded for the fall. coat sleeves being
49, but sleeves for dressy occasions
short. 800 nd
mocha will be most fashionable. suede
and all dull finishes will not be much
In fabric gloves, chamois-fnished
ra1a still leads in favor, the best col
orc being black, white and yellow.
Kid and silk gloves will be shown
,,r,ncinally in black and white, though
tan slate. mode and. to lesser ex-
tant blue and green will be in the
fashion. -,
FINALLY, embroidered silk gloves
will continue in popularity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-11-03

HE toilet at the left is of emerald
green satin finished cloth. The
corsage is draped by means of
crosswise plaits in front, and has
q deep yoke of the material which is
cut in one piece with the sleeves. 1t
Is trimmed with bands of embroidery
to match and with passementerie but
tons. The collar and sleeve ruffies
are of fine lace with jabot of the
same ornamented with little knots of
velvet and buckles of brilliants.
The skirt with raised waist line is
made with an inverted plat in the
middle of the front and is finished at
the bottom with hounce of the mate
rial cut in points at the top and mead
ed by a band of the embroidery.
The other toilet is of moss green
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-11-03
'R1CYZ77U c0HEzE M C0SZA Rzc4.

- OSTA RIGA stands alone among
III the turbulent Central Ameri-
can states in all things per-
"a a tanning to freedom, self-govern-
ment and progress. The coun-
try was colonized at first by people
from the ancient Spanish province or
Galicia, and the colonists have not,
as in many tropical countries, ANAL
gamated with the aborigines; they
have consequently kept to the present
time the original characteristics, as
well as the qualities Of their race, and
the inherent grace and charm OF their
ancestors. They are laborious, pro-
gressiVe and peace-loving, and have
record of long period OF absolute In
ternal tranquility.
Three-qdarters of the population In
habit the so-called central plateau,
the climate Of which is the most per-
feet realization of perpetual spring.
The agriculture of this region IS very
highly developed, the principal prod
uct being coffee, maize, beans and po-
tatoes. The land is divided into ex-
ceedingly small holdings. Almost
every peasant is a landowner.
The Atlantic coast, warm, humid,
and rather 'unhealthful, but very fer
tile, produces on a very large. scale
bananas and cacao, the exploitation of
which is unfortunately tied by con-
tracts with foreign companies. In the
banana plantations, covering over
hundred square miles, the laborers
are mainly West Indian negroes, the
only human beings able to stand
hard and continuous work under the
climatic conditions.
The Pacific coast does not differ
much from the interior but for its
warmer temperature and its extensive
glass-covered savanas, in which
stock raising is the chief industry.
Except for a small part, located in
the western province of Guancaste,
the 100000 inhabitants are crowded
into a narrow belt extending across
the country from ocean to ocean,
along the railroad which connects
Port Limon and Punta Arenas. The
remaining part of the state-that is
to say, four-fifths of it's entire surface
of about 18,400 square miles-is will
derness, with but handful of hardly
half-civilized Indians inhabiting the
valleys of Diquis and Talmanca.
OF the five Central American repub-
lies, Costa RIGA was the first to be
connected by railway with the east
ern coast, thus getting into close
touch with European civilization. In
many respects this was a source of
real benefit to the country. The Costa
Ricans became great travellers. They
sent their sons to be educated in for
eign schools and universities, and on
their return these diffused among
their fellow-citizens new ideals and
more advanced moral standards. For
eign teachers and professors were
brought and kept long enough to es-
tablish on a solid foundation an excel
lent school system, so perfect indeed
that illiterate men or women are hard
to find. while books and newspapers
are common even IN the most remote
hamlets. The scientific study of the
climate and the natural resources of
the country was carried on at the ex-
pense of the government, and the in
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-11-03
PARIS TIRED OF BUTTONS
Novelties In Tailor suits TOT an
Show Smart styles Sure to
Be Popular.

A tailor suit has DeeH OpSoIN0U IL
Paris that is as common as the cnesC-
nut leaves and which we nave seen
seldom in America. Ten to one 1t Will
be the suit of the autumn with U.S. II
lends itself too readily to the cheaper
stvle of ready-made clothes, In winch
It has already appeared In the huge
department shops here, and yet IL Is
very smart.
The skirt is narrow, more or less SO
according to the inclination, and mas a
has band around the edge or SNORT
narrow coat. The skirt, mind you' mas
no bias band. 1t seams are lappeo
and stitched, and there Is row OF
small buttons for about six inches up
the two front seams.
Paris is very tired of buttons so
these are left off in the suits made Tor
the American trade. The skirt Is
about a yard and a quarter wide, but
this will be enlarged by our tallors.
The coat just covers the ROUNDED
part of the hips, and It's bias pano
rms from three to four inches wide.
The shoulders are inclined to be mar
row. because they are not padded, ana
the buttons, which go straight down
the front, are large bullets OF lead
colored metal, or brass If one prefers.
The sleeve is long and plain, the reVer
short and square at the edges.
IF YOU want to know just how the
majority of smart women look at noon
at Trouville, Deauvill and the boule-
yards YOU must imagine in your minds
eye this suit
The skirt is short, showing dark
gray silk stockings, with heavy clocks
I'D the sides, and patent leather Amer
lean pumps, with fiat bow, which
will be replaced by heavy shoes With
gran tops. A high collar attached to
the blouse shows above the coat, and
in the front is always plated fr1ll'
with lace at its one edge.
The hat is still fiat and rather large,
hut in the next week or two 1t Will
he replaced by tall. plated turban
of changeable velvet, bordered with
fur or grebe. There is little trimming
IN these hats for noon wear, but for
afternoon use they are repeated with
the addition of a pair OF Mercury
wings placed directly in front ana
made of iridescent pin feathers.
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wire to a post and procuring large
round bottle. The latter should be
kept half-filled with water and the
mouth of the bottle kept in the drink
ing dish as per sketch. AS long as
there is any water in the bottle the
chicks can rely on a drink being in
the dish. 1t is especially useful for
young chicks, as you can use small
drinking dish so that there is no dan
ger of drowning.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-11-03
A New SILK Braid.

The woman who wants embroidered
effects. but does not like arduous
work. will welcome new silk braid
that looks like chain stitching. A de-
sign is stamped as for ordinary en-
broidery and the braid is sewed on
the outlines by hand. A few t1il1ng
stitches or French knot centers in
oreese the effect of hand embroidery
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-11-03
LIqht sAIry Poultry House.

framework should be made Of 2xA
inch stuff sheathing for the main part
of the building. 1t is never good
plan to use old boards in building a
poultry house, because they harbor in
sects. Better use new material and
cover thoroughly with paint inside
and out.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-11-03
Love Thy Neiqhbor.

Jesus Christ took his stand at the
heart of humanity. He taught his
disciples to recognize value in
every life Love thy neighbor as thy.
SELF" So long as that Is the stand
ard of conduct the selfish life Is i'm
possible.-Rev. Stanton, Presbyterian,
Occur D,Alene, Idaho.
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Yelled Gown.

Rather effective and equally unusual
is the gown of two-toned silk yelled
with chiffon or other shimmering ma
terial. The combination is intensified
If the underdress is itself trimmed
with handwork or done in the Persian
colors or metallic threads.
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Separate Fowls Into Bunches.

If convenient separate the fowls
into several punches. They will lay
more eggs than if crowded together
in one house. For instance If hum
dred hens are kept, divide them in
to four or five f1ocks and have a sep.
arate house and apartment for each
flock
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-11-03
His Reason.

$50 he is going into the rSinistry?"
'Yep."
"Has he got CALI"
mo, he just thinks he looks well
n q long-tailed coat"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-11-03
ouack system No Good.

The use Of quack systems will not
make hens lay well even during the
best season, but proper care, housing
and feeding will encourage them to
lay even during mott.
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These braids come in colors to match
most of the new shades of dress ma
terial They are especially effective
on pongees and standings done In
self tones.
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Old Hens Take Up Room.

Old hens in a crowded poultry house
will keep back more eggs than they
will produce and the sooner out or
the way the better for the rest and
the egg basket.