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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-21
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The average dairyman of 20 years
ago gave the sanitary floor or stall
little consideration in the construction
of his COW stables, and used any meth
cd OF building which best suited his
individual ideas. He cared little about
the condition of the COW at milking
time SO long as she gave the milk.
The most of the old dairy barns are
so arranged that 1t is impossible to
keep cows clean in them.
The floors now commonly found are
dirt, wood, either block or plank, brick,
stone, and in some cases concrete.
Dirt of course Is very undesirable
since it affords an excellent harbor
for bacteria, insects and vermin. In
order TO maintain sanitary stable
such floors must be eliminated. Wood
en- floors are about as undesirable as
those made of dirt, but when care is
exerted may be SO constructed as to
be fairly satisfactory.
Brick or concrete are the only
floors one can safely say are sanitary.
Brick should be laid upon a good sub
base and IL this is not good firm
foundation 1t should be well tamped
before laying the brick. The brick
door having been completed. the
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-21
A Mennonite Custom.

When young man reaches the
marriageable age and shows those
well-known symptoms the elders Of
the church hold a meeting. They
decide If he is honest and reliable
to buy him farm. usually an eighty.
Into the farm he puts his savings. and
then members or the congregation
raise the rest of the funds to pay for
the land
This amount the young man must
pay back with small rate of inter
est. Thus by example and material
assistance they bind him by the
strongest bonds, that of debtor to the
church. They know full well that
nothing can be lost, for the land is
always worth what it will cost After
the young people are located on their
farm the elders assist with advice
and help. Do you wonder that this
thrifty people are gradually buying
the best of all Kansas land and the
best part of the incest little city
within the borders of that great
state?-Seneca Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-21
First Owners Of Furs.

Women who expect to buy furs this
winter show lively interest in the
Zoo animals" said Philadelphia ami
NAL keeper They want to find out
what the animal looked like that we're
their fur coats and NUTS before the
furs were made over for them.
The recent warnings against imita-
ton furs have made them particular
ly curious. Somehow they imagine
that by comparing the fur Of live
lynx with cat or a rabbit they will
be able to detect the difference in dyed
furs. OF course they won't. but any
how this little excursion into natural
history will do them no harm.
Women with caracul coats are the
most persistent investigators. Very
few people except furriers know what
kind of an animal caracul grows on,
and the specimens of the Russian
sheep that produce real caracul and
the Chinese sheep that cheap wool
that is sold for caracul grows on have
been trotted out for inspection so often
that they have become as blase as q
New York show girl"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-21
A Shame to Spend the Money.


"Pianissimo, pianissimo," said the
vocal teacher to the student, your
voice is too loud. Learn to shade your
tones"
And the student worked hard to
carry out instructions.
When she went to her next lesson
the teacher said: "Better-but still
too loud Try again-you win get it
after while"
Again the student returned to her
room and tried for softer tone. Again
the teacher told her it was still too
loud.
Now William, the colored butler,
without whom the house would never
have gone on properly. had heard and
wondered at this gradual diminishing
of tone. 1t did seem shame to spend
the money. He would interview the
lady who occupied the room below
that of the vocal pupil.
What does you think about de
voice above?' he asked, pointing to
the ceiling. Hit strikes me hits
CROWN weakah ev'y day"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-21
CONCRETE FLOORS MOST
DURABLE AND SANITARY
Material Recognized Economical for Dairy
Stable Floors and Every Effort Should
BE Made Install Them.

In making a concrete floor be sure
that a substantial sub-base is secured.
Upon this spread three inches of mixed
concrete, consisting of one part ce-
ment, 21s parts clean, coarse sand,
ard parts broken stone or clean
gravel spread in one continuous layer.
Unless there is to be excessive wear
no finishing coat is needed. If such
a coat seems desirable in the drive
ways II should be mixed l part ce-
ment and 2 parts sand. The finished
coat should be about three-fourths
of an inch thick and laid off in 4-inch
squares, the grooves about one-fourth
inch deep. Finish floor in this way
and horses pulling a load will not
slip and fall.
Stall mats should be constructed OF
seven-eighths inch lumber and so
placed in the stall that they may be
removed frequently to facilitate In
cleansing the stall. since 1t is quite
evident there will be small amount
of filth collecting from time to time,
thus poluting the sanitary condition of
the stall.
In the illustration. four designs of
cutters are shown. The fall of gut
ter should be about one inch In 80
feet, but this may vary to meet con-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-21
Now About Clean Food
Another Splendid Opportunity
Bring
n Ow
Another

When the Weekly" which sued US for libel
because we publicly denounced them for an
editorial attack on our claims) was searching
for some weak spot" they thought best to
send a N. Y. Atty. to Battle Greek. summoned
rs Of our workmen and took their sworn state
ments before Commissioner
Did we object? No. On the contrary. We
helped all we could, for the opportunity was
too good to be lost.
Geo. Haines testified he inspected the wheat
and barley, also floors and every part Of the
factories to know things were kept clean.
That every 30 minutes a sample Of the pro
ducts was taken and inspected to keep the
food up to standard and keep out any impur-
ities also that 1t is the duty of every man In
the factories to see that anything not right
is Immediately reported Has been with the
Co. 10 years
Edward Young testified had been with Co.
Is years. Inspector he and his men exam
ined every sack and car of wheat and barley
to see they were up to standard and rejected
many cars
H. E. Burt, Supt., testified has been with
Co. over 13 years. Bought only the best
grain obtainable. That the Co. kept q corps
OF men who do nothing but keep things clean,
bright and polished.
Testified that no ingredient went into Grape
Nuts and Postum except those printed in the
advertising. No possibility of any foreign
things getting into the foods as most of tho
machinery is kept closed. Asked II the fac
tory is open to the public, said yes" and 1T
took from two to three guides constantly to
show visitors through the works" Said none
OF the processes were carried on behind closed
doors.
At this point attys for the weekly" tried
TO show the water used was from some out
side source. Testified the water came from
Co.'S own artesian wells and was pure.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-21
Bring Out Facts

He testified the workmen were nrstclass.
high-grade and inspected by the Co.'S physi-
clan to be sure they were all In proper phys
zeal condition; also testified that state reports
showed that Co. pays better wages than the
average and he thought higher than any in
the state.
F. B. Martin, Asst. surt, testified Grape
Nuts made of wheat, barley. yeast and
water. Anything else? mo. sir" Postum
made of Wheat Wheat Bran and New Orleans
Molasses. Statements made on his expert
ence of about 10 years with Co.
Testified bakers are required to wear fresh
white suits, changed every other day. Said
had never known any Of the products being
sent out that were below the high standard
of inspection. Asked II any ono connected
with the Postum Co. had instructed him how
to testify. Said. NO, SIR"
Horace Brown testified has been with Co.
years. Worked In GrapeNuts bake shop.
Testified the whole Of the -four Is composed of
Wheat and Barley Attys. tried to confuse
him, but he insisted that any casual visitor
could see that nothing else went into the -four.
Said machinery and floors always kept clean.
So these men were examined by the Week
~" lawyers hoping to find at least one who
would say that some undergrade grain was
put in or some unclean condition was found
somewhere.
But It was no use.
Each and every man testified to the purity
and cleanliness
As sample. take the testimony Of Luther
w. Mayo.
Testified been with Company about 10 years.
Now working In the bakery department max
ing GrapeNuts. Testified that the ovens and
floors are kept clean and the raw products n
they go In are kept clean. Also that the
wearing apparel Of the employees has to BE-
changed three times u week
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-21
BUILD BARN WITH ROUND ROOF

tend or feet out of the ground to
make room for several arches to be
made at one time. These arches are
placed about 3 feet apart on the side
walls. which were built of stone 4
feet high and feet thick. The arches
or rafters were covered with sheath
ing and shingles. except at the top.
which was too fat for shingles, and
the metal roofing was used. Six
round posts were used in each end,
extending from the top of stone wall
foot high to the arches. The CIR
ders and siding were nailed to these
posts.
The floor is paved with field stone
about IL inches deep. except in the
stalls. which were filed with sand 8
inches deep and covered with wooden
blocks inches long set ON end. The
stone was covered smooth with hard
clay.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-21
London's standards Of Length.


Londoners have access to authori-
tative standards for comparison pur-
poses. These are fixed on the outside
of the wall of Greenwich observatory.
and the various lengths are decided by
passing the measure to be tested be-
tween raised points inserted in metal
plates. At the Royal observatory also
is a pound balance. by which any
pound weight may be verified. Stand
ards of 100 feet and one chain f66
feet), with subdivisions accurately en-
graved on them. marked on brass
plates, are available for public pur-
poses in Trafalgar square. being let
into the granite steps on the north
side of the square. Where rigid ac-
curacy is desired recourse must be
had to the Standards ONCE in Old
Palace Yard. where the tests are car
ried out under the scientific conditions
as regards temperature. etc.. prescribed
by act Of Observation-Disclosures Adver-
tser.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-21
Valuable Crops.

Carrots and mangel-wurzels, or
mangolds. are two neglected crops
that are valuable and easily grown.
Either of them produces heavily on
good corn land and makes excellent
winter feed for all kinds Of live stock
and poultry. Carrots are especially
good for cows and horses, while a few
mangolds for cows. sheep and pigs
promote health and growth. For poul.
try they make perfect substitute for
green feed or other kinds.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-21

CRACKS should De nileQ WITH mixture
of cement and sand. The proportion
which will best fill the requirements
Is part cement to 11a part of good
clean sand. This should be mixed thin
enough to spread easily and then
swept into the cracks with heavy
barn broom or steel brush. Such a
door will be found very sanitary and
not so slippery as concrete. For drive
ways where loads are to be drawn or
where horses are to stand, better
grade of brick will be required.
Concrete is the best and most sani-
stary floor that can be used in dairy
barn and effort should be made to
have such floors installed whenever
a barn Is being constructed. They
should be laid upon good foundations
and finished with grooves to prevent
the animal slipping upon them. The
stalls should be provided with mats
OF lumber SO placed that they may be
frequently removed for cleansing. All
parts of the stalls which are made of
wood. should be removable SO that
they may be readily replaced when
worn out.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-21

A Marseilles medical expert" has
Just distinguished himself by declar-
ing that young woman found dying
on the pavement of one of the streets
had been assassinated. His expert
knowledge enabled him to state that
the causes of death was dagger stab
In the back. 1t has been proved that
death was really due to fall from the
fourth floor Of house on to the pave
ment below. The dagger wound"
was q bruise caused by the fall.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-21
AboIlah Bear Traps.

Wilhamsport sportsmen intend 10
circulate petitions to the legislature
looking toward the abolition Of bear
traps. The only persons using traps
are those who hunt bears for mar
ket. and sportsmen are anxious that
the bear be more fully protected
than under the present laws. 1t u
pointed out by those back Of the
movement that the catching Of bears
in traps not only tends to exterminate
the species Of game but is cruel
practice, as the animals frequently
free themselves by leaving parts OF
their legs In the trap.-Philadelphi
Record.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-21

govt during the later years of his life.
and had to be carried about on litter.
After his death this litter was careful
ly preserved In Old St. Paul's, where
he was buried, and in course Of time
miraculous virtues were attributed to
it. 1t was held to be a sovereign cure
for fever. and fever-stricken pilgrims
from all parts of the country would
flock to the shrine of St Erkenwald.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-21
An Awful WARMING.

To those students of English 1itera-
ture who like to write of lie dernier
cri when they mean the latest craze,
and generally to pepper their pages
with tags of Latin and French. the fol-
lowing authentic composition is pre-
sented as an lawful warning" says
the University Correspondent. 1t is
the letter of an Indian subpostmaster
who is anxious to be promoted: "Sir:
I have the honor to request you that
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-21
81. ErkenwaId.

church at Southend. England, has
been dedicated to st. Erkenwald-the
only one Of its kind In existence. Erik
enwald, who was bishop Of London
from 675 to 500 A. D., was at one time
a very popular saint In his country. It
was he who built the first stone cathe-
dral of st. Pauls. He. too, 1t was who
erected In the eastern portion of the
city the gate which gave the name to
Bishopsgate. This prelate suffered from
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-21

did not receive any answer to my
petition as yet. Though I am fagrante
delicto. fiat justitia aut ruat soelum.
My younger Fra has gone articula NOR
tbs. Ipso facto o! tempora o! mores.
Does the life of man go out like a
candle? Sic transit gloria mundi that
veni, vidi, Wei. 1t is outrance af-
faire d'honneur which is agenda for
your pertinentIy consider"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-21

ditions. If cistern is used for re
tanning the liquid manure it may be
desirable to have more fall.
The liquid manure cistern should be
so situated as to permit of as few
angles as possible In the pipes lead
ing from the cutters. Traps should
be so constructed where the pipes
have their beginning in the cutters
as to permit of quick cleaning. Open
ings should be provided in the floor
at each bend of the pipes. In this
way little difficulty would be expert
enced in keeping the drains free.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-21
Genuine Relief

"For five years." writes Mrs. L. Fulenchek, Houston,
Texas Il suffered with pains all especially in my back
and sde and was weak could hardly do my housework
friend told of Cardui Since taking it. feel much
better! Now can do all my Homework and not bothered
with pains at ALL Cardu has been wonderful help to me-
Cardui the womans tonic has proven especially beneficial,
in cases of womanly ailments with pain principal symp
o whether the pains from too much walking, standing,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-21

which similar
In the difficult clean.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-21

self at ALI
A. Yes. use them at homo.
Q. II from your knowledge of the factory
which you have gained in your ten years at
the factory you believed that they were dirty
or impure In any way. would you use them?
A. I do not think would. No.
Asked II any one on behalf Of the Company
had asked him to testify In any particular
manner. Stated "No"
All these sworn dispositions were carefully
excluded from the testimony at the trial. for
they wouldn't sound well for the Weekly"
Think OF the fact that every man swore to
the purity snd cleanliness so that the Atty.
Tor the weekly" was forced to say In open
court that the food was pure and good
What disappointment for the "wsskIyI"
But the testimony showed:
All Of the grain used in GrapeNuts, Postum
and Post ToastIes ls the hiEhest standaFd
possibIe to obtain.
All parts Of the factory are kept scrupulous-
" clean:
None q the xorkmen had been told how to
testi1y:
Most Of them have been from 10 to is years
With The Go: and o.e the PF0ducts on thsIF
table, at home.
Why do their families use the products.
GrapeNuts. Postum and Post Toasties. that
they. themselves, makef
There's . Reason"
Postum Cereal Co.. Ltd.
Battle Creek. Mich.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-21
Her First Vote.

It was the evening of election day,
and Higgleby had just returned home.
well. my dear Jane" said he, as
he kissed his wife. did yoI vote to
day."
"Yes." replied the lady.
Straight ticket. / suppose?" smiled
her husband.
well, no." said Mrs. Higgleby. AFT
er thinking it all over and reading the
platforms of both parties. I felt that
one was about as good as the other,
so split my ticket"
"Split it?" roared Higgleby. why,
how did you do it?"
'Why, instead of putting an x over
the name of one candidate" said Mrs,
Higgleby, II divided it in half and put
a v over both."-Harper's Weekly.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-21
Their Happy Time.

Caroline-Are Emily and her hus-
band happy?
Carl-Well, part of the time.
Caroline-Part of the time?
Carl-Yes, when she's at home and
he's at the Office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-01-21
Homework IireSOrne?

STOPPING or just as symptom of general female weakness
Cardui is strengthbuIdng medicine You need it it
your system is out of ORDER suffer from any OF the
pans, to which women are peculiarly liable.
MTyTM Women who need strength, should find it
E%AMzkIIA in Cardui
kYD0 Fifty years of success have produced
No . ~ idence in Cardu that cannot be ignored. Dur
\ ~ y ing this time Cardui has benefited million
IA women. Why not you now?
|1~IoJA All druggists keep Cardui in Stock all the
|$AS&y az time.
II I Get a bottle and try il, to-day
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-22
John Bull Blocks
 Rebel Plans For
 Chinese Republic

Shanghai. Dec. 22.-The peace negotiations are in an almost hope less snarl, today. Premier Yuan Shi Kai, who has been debating between a republic and a monarchy, has heed ed the voice of Great Britain and now announces that he cannot consider the revolTtionists' demands for a republi- can government.
 Yesterday, the premier announced that he would accept republic pro- vided he could be elected president. Instantly England became alarmed. fearing a bad example for India an.l Yuan was persuaded to hold out for constitutional monarchy.
 To add to the complications that have arisen since Tang Shao Wi an- nounced that he would consent to q republic if that was agreeable to the premier the. revolutionists have changed their demands. They now ask the imperial government to mete out severe punishment to the viceroy and six others. Tang Shao Wi and pr. Wu Ting Fang held conference, today, to consider the demands but there is little likelihood that any de- finite understanding will be reached Great Britain is being bitterly con- demned for interfering with Yuan Shi Kai to hold out for monarchy. It is feared that apti-foreign outbreaks may result from England's action.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-22
HOW THE STATE OF ILLINOIS TREATS
 MOTHERS WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN

soundest. The principle of the law has been worked out in New Zea- land, not wholesale, as in Illinois, but in application to the children of workers killed on the railways, in which case the widow gets a certain sum annually, if needed. until she re- marries and a certain sum annually for each child under legally fixed age.
 There are those who will say that these laws indicate that government is going to pieces fast.
 Not SO! The cost of the humane and provident care of men and wo- men is found in the long run to be even more profitable than the same kind of care given to beasts.
 The time is not distant when the state that gives less consideration to the we'll being of child than it does to the we'll being of a horse. or a COW. will be regarded as financially crimi- nal. as we'll as criminally inhumane.
 Scientific farming pays. Human beings to give the best results must be fell fed. well clothed, we'll shelter ed. well rested. weh educated, and protected from disease.
 There is profit in the Illinois law.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-22
A GOOD THING

A Democratic club. statewide in scope, cannot but be beneficial to the party, which, as now constituted. lacks homogeneity. In fact the Dem- ocratic party in Connecticut has been out of power in the state so long, that it has become sort of federation of local Democratic parties. form of organization not favorable to winning broad victories. The election of Gov ernor Baldwin, and the practical cer- tainty of his reelection. has .empha- sized the weakness of the situation. The proposed club. which has the ap- proval of the governor. win fill a long felt Democratic wgt. It should be encouraged by those who have the we'll being of the party and the state at heart and should not be permitted
 to languish for lack of financial sup
 port.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-22

The state of Illinois has adopted a law which marks high tide on the shores of Humanitarian progress. |. is . law pensioning deserving poor mothers with families. For each child according to age. the widowed or abandoned mother. receives from five to ten dollars a month. until the cAIld b deemed capable of self sup port
 Formerly the practise was to sepa- rate the mother and her children. eonsisning the latter to state supp ported institution. The new plan IS no< expected to be much costlier. and 1t hos infinite advantages over the in- stitutional plan.
 Chfldren require individual atten- ticu. The County Home is a brooder that sin its type may do for the poul- ry raiser. but it Is not the best thing for the rearing of children. r.
 Under the new law the money needed for the support of the child is given to mother who spends it as shs sses flt. and much better in tho ereak majority of cases than the state could spend it. Of all the pensloo plans yet tried or suggested, this sssms to be the safest sansst and