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The citizen., 1911-03-16
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Bulky food serves to promote diges-
tion and health.
A ration rich in carbon will pro-
duce too much fat
II is not necessary to build e.ab-
orate poultry houses.
Too highly stimulating food Is apt
10 cause liver troubles.
Red beets. either cooked or raw
are excellent for fowls.
The best preventives for mites are
cleanliness and sunlight.
Geese should have access to green
forage as early as possible.
Having chosen your incubator.
study the book of directions and fol
low II carefully.
Food rich in carbohydrates tends to
the production OF fat. and fat hens are
not the best OF layers.
II is very bad policy 20 feed the
hens nothing but corn; but II is be
ing done by many. Feed a variety.
The trap nest Is the only device
that win pick the laying from the non
LAYING hens with absolute certainty.
The waste from the barn floor. corn
shelter, hay yards. etc. make excel
lent scratching material for poultry.
For all. the production OF eggs is an
important object In poultry-keeping:
for the great number OF people It 10
the main object
For the chickens alone you will find
feed mill pay. but II is a wiser plan
20 buy one large enough to handle
feed for all stock.
To produce fertile. hatchable eggs
that will bring forth vigorous. livablo
chicks we must have healthy. vigor
ous, breeding stock
The citizen., 1911-03-16
POLLUTION CAUSE OF DISEASE
Too Many Fowls Kept on One enelo-
sure for Year Without Change Of
Ground-ShouId Be Divided.

Nearly every poultry raiser keeps
too many fowls In a limited area OF
ground. II In a common circumstance
20 hear OF some person having good
success with poultry for few years.
when all at once things begin 10 go
wrong and the person loses faith In
the industry. Chickens die by the
dozens. and those that remain alive
fail to yield a profit. The cause OF
all the trouble seems TO be hidden, yet
Il Is not far TO fnd. right In the
ground OF the poultry yard.
FIFTY or a hundred or more chicks
or any other domestic animals. kept
change. will pollute their surround.
ings. This Is true even with healthy
fowls. and where disease breaks out
II is much moro true. The pollution
extends. as rule, not only TO the
grounds. but TO the poultry house as
we'll II Is often impossible or DIFF
fcult TO purify the house. The result
is that poison or disease become deep
seated in the surroundings and strin-
gent methods must be resorted TO in
order to eradicate them
Il is easy, or at least possible. to
clean and purify almost any poultry
house and make Il fit for continued
habitation Of fowls without hav-
ing to change them to other
quarters. II Is not so easy with
yards and grounds. The poison is so
deeply absorbed by them that Il re-
Quires months TO remove Il.
The immediate grounds around a
poultry house receive the most pollu-
ton. The grounds further away re
ceive less. For this reason. the
grounds Immediately adjacent 10 the
poultry house should be divided by
fence into at least two parts and each
part cultivated in some crop every
from II during the season Of cultiva-
tlon. This will allow much OF dis.
easO and other pests TO die out TOR
want Of anything TO feed on, and much
of pollution and poison will be con
sumed through physical and chemical
action In tho soil II the ground is
plowed deeply some OF them will be
buried 30 deeply that they will never
come TO light Cultivation. aeration
and the growth OF plants In the soil
ali have general tendency 10 soil
publication from the point OF view OF
animal sanitation.
Poultry grounds on the average
farm vsere there Is an abundance OF
free range can be kept comparatively
fresh by always feeding the fowls
away from the poultry house. They
will feed and range In other places II
no inducements are placed at or near
the house. Then they will use the
house only for roosting and laying
purposes and the natural daily poliu-
tion will be carried far away.
The citizen., 1911-03-16
PROTECT THE YOUNG CHICKS
Loss Through Depredstions by Crows,
Hawks, Cats and Other Enemies
May BE Avoided.

A covered coop or yard il advisable
on most farms for raising young
chicks. The loss through depreda-
tions by crows. hawks, cats and other
enemies In very large. and most OF
this can be avoided by raising the
chicks in well protected coops or
yards, says Farm and Home.
a yard that will give sufficient pro
lection should be inclosed on sides
and top. The first three feet of net.
ting shosld he Of oneinch mesh. the
balance Of two-inch. Either this net.
ting or board should be buried sew.
eral Inches ip the ground. SO that
skunks cannot dig under. In yard
20xi0 200 chicks may be raised until
large enough 10 take care Of them
selves.
Where brooders and individual
houses are used a small covered yard
should be attached 10 each house and
The citizen., 1911-03-16

The accompanying line drawing rep
resents the method OF J. II. Rines, an
eastern dairyman, Of keeping records
of the dairy herd. says the Orange
Judd Farmer. II is very simple ap-
paratus. The roller is a round cylin-
Ter OF wood, into which is inserted an
iron handle. Upon the cylinder IL
wrapped the sheet OF paper upon which
the records of the COWS are kept, This
may be a plain sheet of paper. when
put ON the cylinder. ' After placing the
cylinder In the box. by revolving the
cylinder and holding a pencil against
the paper. II will make a straight line
around the cylinder. The horizontal
lines can be made with pencil by us
ing the edge of the opening In the box
as straight edge. In the illustrs-
don the strip of paper which Is placed
ON the box just below the opening
through which the cylinder appears
contains the names OF the cows. These
names are opposite the columns on the
roll where their record is kept. A
slight improvement might be made 10
The citizen., 1911-03-16
Expenses, Regulations, Opening Days.

Berea College Is institution
in This deficit
who supporting order that
for lives Of usefulness
OUR SCHOOL Is LIKE FAMILY with careful regulations
the character and reputation the Our
the best families and earnest well
be sick the College provides doctor without
All
assist Of boarding hail. receiving valuable
ter expected that all win have
Write bScrs coming
postage
clothing
undeohng umbrellas
articles uniforms
other articles
LIVING EXPENSES really below cost The College asks
the buildings in which students charging
rent to for cleaning repairs fuel lights and washing Of beddns
without
$3.50 winter For furnished
bedding 40 week fall
Deposit" guarantee
nothing
q Academy
giate
ADVANCE, incidental
hoard by the bali lnsalmcnts folows
The citizen., 1911-03-16
Soft Wood scr Ties.

On account of the scarcity OF oak,
chestnut and other SAId-wood timber
commonly used for railroad ties, rail.
roads have been successfully using
the softer woods. which have been
treated with chemicals such as creo-
sote. zinc. chloride. etc. Preseryative
treatment can make a beech, red oak
or pine tie outlast a white oak tie.
The use OF screw spikes instead OF
nail spikes enables the soft wood 70
resist the strain and hold the rails in
place. The use OF soft wood is likely
to improve the market for those
grades Of timber suitable for the pur
pose.
The citizen., 1911-03-16

ing the other end and using small
straps OF leather to hold II shut. Cow
er the holder with coarse mesh wire
netting and hang II in a convenient
place high enough so that the fowls
cannot roost on II. yet SO that they
can feed from II readily. Use hangers
OF wood. tin OF leather.
This box will enable the fowls to
pick at the green stun. whether II is
clover. grass or chopped cabbage.
without danger OF the mass becoming
soiled or destroyed by the chickens
scratching In II.
The citizen., 1911-03-16
individual Coop and Covered Yard.

individual Coop and Covered Yard.
the same device should be adopted
Tor individual coops. Make the frame
work Of furring strips 1x2 inches and
6 to 3 feet long
Cover the sides With inch mesh net.
ting ls inches high. Put a ridge pole
IN the center. 80 that you can set
board shutters against them. These
may be made Of half.inch boards and
will give needed shade, as we'll as
protection from storms.
This yard should be permanently
attached 20 the coops. After the
chicks are old enough TO care for
themselves. let them out during the
day by raising up one end. and after
they go In at night they are easily
shut up. II is only ten seconds work
TO move the coop daily two feet onto
fresh grass.
The citizen., 1911-03-16
FEED HOPPER FOR POULTRY
Device Shown In Illustration VIII
Hold Several Days suppIy-wIIi
Be Found Handy.

Where II is desired 10 keep the
feed before the poultry. or any grits
or shell. the hopper shown in illus
tration will be OF value, as this may
be built to hold several days supply.
says Homestead. BY constructing
partitions inside same. severa! kinds
OF feed may be fed from the same
hopper.
The sides are constructed In the
manner shown: cutting same from a
board. that In the same width as the
The citizen., 1911-03-16

width desired for the hopper. to
these are nailed boards to make an
open tray at the bottom. with the bal
ance OF hopper inclosed. The feed
placed in the top will automatically
replace that In the tray. as fast as
the tray is emptied. The tray should
not be too wide. about a two and one.
half inch space is ample: then the
hens cannot spoil the grain by stand.
ing In the tray.
The citizen., 1911-03-16
Geese More Profitable.

Geese will undoubtedly prove more
profitable than chickens or turkeys.
considering the amount OF the cost OF
feed and labor. for they do not require
near so much care and attention as
fowls and the feed is a small consid-
Grafton. for their principal food is
grass, weeds. clover. alfalfa and such.
The citizen., 1911-03-16
The MOUNTAINS.
Which Department Will You Enter?

THE MODEL SCHOOLS eotvrsa
Singing Bible
Handwok Household Free tsus
books.
TRADE (aons and
Printing Woodwork
Nursing Household Earn"
ACADEMY REGULAR COURSE largely
at young for an honorable and useful life.
CHOICE STUDIES is .
diploma Agriculture Home Science
ACADEMY COMMERCIAL At for business Dvss
this pronaha Small
ACADEMY. PREPARATORY, Latin. Or
Algebra. History, Science etc, fitting for college
COLLEGIATE, Literary Scientific and Classical courses WIN
Of laboratories scientific and al modern methods Tho
teaching Frs
hrstclass
certificate Following twner spring terms) the nformOa
Culture
The citizen., 1911-03-16

When the road has been opened TO
traffic a sufficient amount of sand
should be added from time to time to
keep the surface smooth and prevent
the formation of mud Both the thick.
ness and the width of the layer of clay
to be spread are determined by the
volume and character OF traffic which
the road is to sustain.
The citizen., 1911-03-16
EXCELLENT MATERIALS FOR
GOOD ROAD CONSTRUCTION
Benefits Derived From CIsy-Ssnd Highways Should
Prove Incentive for n More General
Careful Study OF Subject.

sandy soils as in clay soils, and there
fore need not be so carefully guarded
against. Nevertheless. II any indica-
tons of these springs are found, pre-
cautions should be taken TO conduct
the water TO the side bitches by some
form OF underdrainage.
When the drainage has been prop
erly provided. the roadbed should be
brought TO crown. II has been
found more economical to crown first
section OF the road nearest the
The citizen., 1911-03-16
GREEN FOODS FOR CHICKENS
When Scarce or Difficult to Obtain II
10 Wise to Allow None Of Feed
to Go TO Waste.

When green food is scarce or diffi-
cult to obtain IL pays to plan some
way to prevent It's being wasted. Cut
two pieces for the ends OF a box. each
twenty-four inches long. getting prop
er curve by using a compass. Make
the back of the holder OF thin boards
four feet long and twenty-four inches
wide. and nail one end In place. hing
The citizen., 1911-03-16

points weak places are sure to be de-
veloped in the course Of time. Al
though natural drainage is much bet
ter on sandy subsoils than on clay, in
clay districts the conformation of the
country is more likely to be Of an un-
dulating or rolling character. thus
furnishing a natural watershed. Tenn
porary or so-called wet weather
springs are not SO lNely TO occur in
The citizen., 1911-03-16
Cross Section Showing Lumps Of Clay
on Sand subsoiI and Covered With
Sand.

source Of the clay. The first load OF
clay is dumped on this prepared sec
tion at the point nearest the clay bed.
each succeeding load thus being haul
ed over the preceding. Care should
be taken TO spread each separately
and evenly as soon as It has been de.
posted and before II is driven over.
After spreading the clay It should
be covered with a layer of clean sand.
The citizen., 1911-03-16

this outfit by placing the strip of pa
per containing the name above the cyl
inder opening instead of below, since
1t will be easier thus to keep the rec
ords clean, both on the roll and on
the strip OF paper. This device can
be made at home and st very low
cost
The citizen., 1911-03-16

Rather than pamper your fowls
with too much rich food. see that they
get plenty OF exercise In procuring
what they dc eat.
The citizen., 1911-03-16

Cross Section OF Road, Showing Dis
placement Of Lumps Of Clay When
Subjected to Travel.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-30
ssIoNER BOWERS
 oENouNceS PROF. ELIoTTS
Nugget Special Service


 WASHINGTON. D. C, June 30.- Fish Commissioner Bowers today has published a statement in which he de- nounces Professor Elliott who has giv- en out the information. or charges the government agents at the seal islands of allowing the killing of ycarlng seals. s
 The seal commission which has been in session failed to agree and Japan was the cause of the non-a agreement to protect the fur bearing seals. Then Professor Elliott came out with q statement that the government agents who were on the Pribilon islands for the purpose of protecting the seals and to prevent the yearings from being slaughtered, allowed them to he killed. and offered no protection to preserving the herds
 Commissioner Bowers goes right after Elliott and by facts and figures proves he does not know what he Is talking about. There are other people looking after the seal industry other than the agents stationed on the isl- ands for the governments has several checks on all pelts of seals killed
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-30
HEARD ABOUT TOWN

About forty of the young people here in Nome. who were known as the "IJ and I" dancing club during the winter season. have chartered the launch Wilhelmina Of the beach boat house to take them over to Sledge island Sun day. The young folks are going to ex- plore the island and see what there is about the place that warrants the name of Sledge being given to it. Bask- cts of good things to eat and material for coffee and ice tea will he taken along for should it be an ideal day they will spoil about twenty hours on the picnic
 Toby, the candy. man has decorated his window in an attractive manner with the fresh home made candies he makes at his place. The colors blend harmoniously and gives the people who like to give afternoon uncheons some idea of colors they can have candy made into
 J r. Plein and wife left today for otter creek where they will spend the summer. Mir. Plein has to devote all his time now to the big dredge they have in operation over on that creek The machine has been working for sometime and is extracting some of the gold over on that creek. for many hundred cubic yards of dirt are pass ing through the sluices daily
 A number of youngsters are in train ing for the events to take place on the Fourth of July. and the people will turn out to see and hear what takes place. IL will be Fourth of July day. park day and tag day all combined in one, and the youngsters between sell ing tags and winning prizes in the numerous contests will be very busy
 There is a movement on foot to have a water carnival on the Fourth of July evening. That k. many people are ar ranging for a spin on the water after the heat and dust of the day. Several parties are now arranging to go boat ing Fourth of July night. just to get away from the heat and dust of the city and should the present hot wealth CT continue the boat men in and about Nome will have their hands full talk ing care of the people who will want to go boat riding
 T. Lehman. who has recently nov ed or established a wholesale and retail
  tablshing quite a down town trade. and will see to it that he has plenty of goods to take care of his trade dur ing the winter.
 George D Schofield the United States commissioner has his residence paint ed in very attractive manner, and standing at the head of the street lead ing up to the courthouse gives to that section of the town an air of prosper ity.
 John ]. Never. the doughnut king. is having the North Pole Bakery re- painted and placed in standard shape for maintaining the record long estab- lished by this famous landmark of Nome
 The Sunday school children of the Catholic church went on a picnic up the beach yesterday IL required two boats under the watchful care of two sisters to convey the youngsters to their picnic ground which was about four miles up the beach to the west ward. The children returned about eight thirty. looking brown as berries and had a fine time, for the lunch baskets were all empty but the chil- dren said they were not a bit hungry.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-30
STEAMBOAT NEWS

The Flyer returned from Teller this morning and sailed for Solomon with a load of freight and passengers. The members of the crew report lots of ice to the westward of Nome That they had a beautiful trip and that the native who was drowned in the bay day be- fore yesterday met death by being captsized from small sail boat. He was one of q party of seven. and in a sudden gust of wind the boat upset and he was drowned before help could reach him. His body has not been recovered. He was 15 years of age.
 The Montara of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company left yesterday af- ternoon for the outside.
 Seddon returned from St. Michael and way ports last night
 The Defiance II left for the Igloo yesterday with l2 passengers
 The Duxury left for St. Michael and way ports yesterday afternoon with five passengers for Solomon.
 The Sea Wolf of the Tallentire Trad ing Company returned this morning at .2:15.
 Mary Sachs arrived this morning from Cape York and Teller
 The revenue cutter Bear returned from cruise to the St. Lawrence isl- and this morning and is now in the roadstead.
 There was a drill Of the United States life saving crew this afternoon at o'clock. The men went out with the life boat and capsized the boat being thrown into the icy water They righted the boat and went through their regular drill much to the amusement -Of the Spectators on the beach
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-30
MEDALS PRESENTED
 TO LIFE SAVERS

Two beautiful medals the workman presented today tu \. P Brandt of the united states life saving station. and Captain Charles Nolker. for saving the life Of little Emerson Fromm. better known as Buster from a watery grave in Snake river a few days ago
 The medals are artistic in workman ship. with the name of Capt C. Volker on one and 4 r. Brandt on the other The inscription For Valor." is engrav- cd on the front. then there is a large nugget in the form of a pendant. which in turn is followed by a unique en- graving representing the tug Kobuk. with its name across the stern. the
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-30
TAFT GOES TO
 SUMMER HOME
Nugget Special Service.

WASHINGTON, D. C., June 30.- President Taft left today for his sum mer home at Beverly, and the family will follow in the next day ar two The president Is going over 10 arrange for the opening of the summer homo and will return within few days Cor the family and see If congress necl-' him.
 All hopes of the extra session get ting through at an early date have been given up and the president Is bound to enjoy a little comfor; at his summer residence away from thA heat Of the city.
 His wife's health Is such iha: inc doctors have recommended she be iak en to the seashore where it is cooler but she refuses to go unless the presi- dent can go too.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-30
cLAuo KEEL PASSES
 ANNAPOLIS EXAMINATION

Mrs. kell. the mother of Claud, who IS one oi the well known boys of Nome received message from her son last evening. Informing her that he had passed the examination, which admit . ted him as a regular member of naval academy at Annapolis
 The mother Is very proud over the success of her son. and she can well afford to be SO, for Nome r. also proud that Claud was able to pass, and we will all watch the progress of the young man as he advances from year to year until he graduates and becomes an officer in the American navy. the second greatest navy in the world.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-30
HOT WEATHER CAUSES
 ROOF TO SLOUGH

The submarine mine being operated by Thorsen X Co. was the scene of an accident yesterday when large piece of the roof sloughed of striking Carl Rylander on the hand while trying to insert the points used for thawing the drift. The rock injured his hand SD badly he had to come to town and have it treated
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-30
ANY OLD TIME.

Is the right time to have your clothes cleaned, pressed and repaired.
 The Reliable Tailor Shop is the only place in town that does first class work at reasonable prices.
 The very latest methods of dry clean. ing for ladies and sentIeren's clothing. All work guaranteed. First door east of Cheap Johns.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-30
POPULATION TENiI
 LARGEST CITIES

The population of the first ten larg- est cities in the world changes places 50 often that We have taken the trou- ble to secure the population and or der of the same right up to date as given out in the government advance report of the census sheets which will in time be compiled in book form The following table is self explanatory and should prove of interest to our many s1hSpribarS
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-30

two banks of the river with the little child struggling for help in the rapid current and two men swimming to the rescue.
 On the back of the medals is in- scribcd the following
 Tn token for saving the life of En erson Fromm. June 26th. 1911. Nome Alaska From his parents"
 Both men who received the medals are we'll pleased with them not SD much for the token of bravery. but that they happened to he present to save the life of the child
 it IS plain white paper, the same stock we print our daily edition on.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-30
NOTICE.

wish to announce 10 my patients and friends that l win take personal charge Of my office on July 1. I win also specialize in the latest sanitary bridge work. called the Alveolar meth- cd. which can be placed where ordinary bridge work can not. Board of Trade building A. D. Andrews. b. D. g.
 Phone Main TO.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-30
NOTICE.

All subscribers to the Nome Quartz Development Company and all wno wish to subscribe, are requested to meet in the court room of the United States commissioner. in the Nome Realty building. on Thursday, July C. al D. m. Important business.
 BREEDING x RORGAN.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-30
FOURTH OF JULY NOTES.

Horsemen desiring to act as aides to the grand marshal will please notify S. w. Taggart, chief of stan, not later than Saturday noon so that regalia can be provided.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-30

We sell bonded whiskies at the same price you pay for blends. Try a bot tie, gallon or case. All goods delivered ot any part of the city free Of charge The Eagle.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-30

Special sale of fine Pinespples, 2se each, and rhubarb. Royal Fruit Com Pany.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-30
DARLING and DEAN
 COMPANY H A R D w A R E
/ QUOTES FOLLOWING PRICES
TAR PAPER.

P. & B Asphalt Felt. ply. 500
 rect '' -'... ..... .................S2 5e 1-2 Asphalt Felt. rolls. 250 feet .. 90 Asphalt Felt. 2 ply. heavy. 500 rect 500
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-30

Try case or a dozen Of fresh Blue Ribbon. Olympia or Rainier beer from Seward Coms Co. Main 6.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-30

PeoPles Laundry are making . sps- eislty of rough dry laundry. Give us . trial.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-30

Royal Fruit Go. delivers to all parts of the city. Phone Black 14s.