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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27
P)U[IRl
CALL DUCKS ARE SMALLEST
Bred More for Show Room Than for
rroNt There 10 In Them for Mar.
ket Purposes-Good Decoys,

Gall ducks r bantams. and are
bred more for the fancy than for the
pront there Is In them 70 market
mere are two kinds Of call ducks. the
gray a and the White Call. and it
ID only a choice of plumage as to
which Is the better of the two. They
are both of one character as to size
shape, and habits. and differ only as
regards color.
Inc Gray Call is very similar In
color OF plumage to the Rouen. and is
indeed called by many the Bantam
houen, and the white Is sometimes
called the Bantam Pekin. Their uses
are only for the show room, or as
decoy ducks for wild duck shooting.
For the latter purpose they are
sometimes crossed with the common
duck or the wild Mallard. This latter
o is considered excellent, the pro-
geny being distinguished for tameness
and domesticity.
When breeding call ducks, smallness
OF size is the first consideration: the
smaller they are the better. The arts
Of skillful breeding for the showroom
are being used in keeping down the
size OF these ducks. I%nbreeding has
been resorted to. while late Matching,
scanty feeding. and nonbone-making
1000 have been the means that have
retarded their natural development.
The head Of the Call duck Is small
and slender; bill short and broad; neck
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27
Fell for II.

"Ya-as," drawled the Yankee. II once
Knew a man, sir, who fell off a win
dow sill in a fat 20 stories high and
never hurt himself, beyond a few
bruises"
Nonsense" exclaimed the English.
man.
"True!" asserted the other. "Up
there he was cleanin' the window, and
be fell right off,"
"Bosh!" said the Englishman. How
could that be-"
"Waal. sir" drawled the Yankee,
you see, he just happened luckily to
fall 1nside!"-Tid-Bits.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27

Of medium length, and back compare
lively short; the breast is round and
full. n body short, round and com
pact, with medium-sized wings; the
thighs are short and stout, and shanks
short.
The Gray Call drake is a beautiful
little bird, with a rich, lustrous green
head. dark hazel or brown eyes, lus-
trous green neck, with a white ring on
the lower part of neck, as in the
Rouen. The back is of ashy-gray
plumage mixed with green on the up
per part, while the lower part and
rump are Of a rich. lustrous green.
The under part of the body on the
sides is a beautiful gray. which grows
lighter toward the vent, and the ends
in solid black under the tail. The
wings are grayish brown, mixed with
green. and have the broad ~ribbon-like
marks of pulple with metallic reflec-
edged with white. The primaries are
= dark dusky brown. The tail feathers
are Of a dark. shy brown. the outer
web in old birds being edged with
white; the tail coverts are black, with
very rich purple reflections. The bill
Is greenish yellow in color, while the
shanks, toes, and webs are orange.
with brownish tinge.
The ducks head is deep brown, and
has two light tan stripes on each side,
like the head of the Rouen duck, run
ming from the bill to a point behind
the eyes Her bill II a brownish
orange color, and her eyes are dark
hazel or brown. The neck is light
brown, penciled with darker brown;
breast, dark brown, penciled with
tighter brown; back, light brown,
marked with green. and the under
parts and sides of body are light
brown, each feather distinctly penciled
with rich dark brown. The plumage
of wing is light brown. mixed with
green, and is crossed by a broad bar
Of rich purple edged with white: the
primaries are brown. The tail feath-
ers are of a light brown color. with
iistince, broad, wavy penciling of dark
greenish brown: tail coverts are
brown, with broad penciling of dark
brown or greenish brown; thighs are
dark brown; shanks, toes. and webs
are orange or orange brown.
The White Call Is pure white in
plumage throughout. and feathers of
any other color will disqualify it. 1t
IS in every respect like the Gray Call.
except in plumage. in the color OF the
ayes, which, are a blue. the color OF
the bill. which is a bright color. and
the color of the shanks. which are a
bright orange. No standard weight is
given for call ducks.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27
Wanted too Much.

The hanson ordered by a middle
aged spinster was late, and the cabby
came in for a good rating when he
finally drove up to the door.
1 shall probably miss my train"
the irate fare" informed him, "and
shall hold you responsible. 1 want
70 KNOW your name, my man. Do
you understand I-want-your-
name!"
The driver clucked up his horse,
easily. You'll make your train all
right, madam" he assured the woman
inside. And I'll let you have me
number II you like. But you can't
another young lady."-Philadelphia
Times.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27
Work for Extinction Of tuberculosis.
Exhibitions showing in graphic form

Work for Extinction Of tuberculosis.
Exhibitions showing in graphic form
the prevention of consumption have
been shown in every state in the
Uuited States, except Nevada, Arizona,
New Mexico and Wyoming, and also
in most of the Canadian provinces and
m Mexico, Porto Rico and Cuba, ac-
cording to a statement made by the
National Association for the Study
and Prevention of tuberculosis. There
are O 25 states and 16 cities hav-
Ing permanent and travelling exhibits
besides the two operated by the Ma
tional association itself, and the total
number of similar displays is over
200. including about $50 small school
exhibits. The first tuberculosis ex-
hibit in America was shown by the
Maryland tuberculosis commission in
January. 1904. In 1906 there were
four such exhibits.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27
The Quaker Scored.

An old Quaker went into a booksell-
er's shop, and ar impertinent shopman,
wishing to have some sport at his ex-
pense, said to him:
You r from the country, are you
not?"
Yes" replied the Quaker.
Then here is just the thing for
you," responded the man, holding out
the book.
What is it?" asked the Quaker.
1T Is an Essay on Rearing
Donkeys.'"
Friend" said the Quaker, thee had
better present that to thy mother"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27
DR.. Holmes Repartee.

One Of the best repartees ever cred.
tied to a habitual maker of happy
phrases was that made by the be-
loved "Autocrat of the Breakfast
Table" on a certain social occasion.
Going to dine with a Boston neigh.
Dor DIR. Holmes was met by her with
an apology:
i could not get another man. We
are four women and you will have
to take us all in."
"Forewarned is four armed" he
said with a bow.-Youth's Companion.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27
Supply.

New Minister-Now just one thing
more before accept this charge. Have
you got a SUPPLY"
Deacon-Well, yes. though we never
said anything to the last preacher
about 1t. III show you where it is,
and get you a key, but l tell you you'll
have to be just as careful about using
1t as the rest of us!-Puck.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27
A Few Stock Headings.

Joined in June" is the way a south.
ern newspaper heads a wedding re-
port. This suggests a few other al
n.erations as, Fastened in February"
mated in May" Attached in Aug
vs. Sliced in September" and 'Di-
'orced in Observation-Disclosures Tran
script.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27

Imports of horses are confined al
most exclusively to breeding animals,
which are admitted free of duty under
certain regulations. Over 5000 Of
these came IN during the past nine
months, at an average value Of q
shade less than $3.50.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27
Mortality Amono YOUNG Ducks.

The cause of mortality among
young ducks may be traced to over
heat, dampness, getting wet. lack OF
grit, grey. head lice. sudden showers,
delayed matches. exposure to sun. lack
of fresh water. drinking vessels too
shallow, breeding stock out Of con
dition.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27
DECIDED NOT TO OPEN IT.

CalIer|I was thinking about OPEN
ing a drug store in this neighborhood.
Do you think one is needed around
here?
Resident-Great idea. There's no
place within ten blocks where a man
can buy stamps or see the city direc-
tory.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27
A Wise Foreman.

Friend-(to juror)-Why did you &C
quit the prisoner wnen he actually
owned up to the theft?
'uror-Well. you see, the foreman
argued that a man who would steal
would also lie about it, SO we didn't
want to convict an innocent man.
Boston Transcript.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27
LIQUID Fertilizino Tank,

A barrel sunk into the earth in the
corner OF the garden makes a good
liquid fertilizing tank. Fill the bar
rel with water and mix with the wa
ter COW manure and poultry drop
pings. Apply this liquid fertilizer to
the plants about once a week.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27
Keen Careful RECORD,

II you want to know for a certainty
whether you are making or losing
money 1t is absolutely necessary to
keep a careful record of the milk and
butter fat produced by the individual
cows OF the herd.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27
Incidental.

Swift takes in all of the ball games,
prizefights. bowling matches and, in
TACT, everything in the sporting line"
isn't the old reprobate married"
Yes, he is, but he doesn't let it in
terfere with his pleasures. It is Just
. side line"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27
Her Method.

DID you get rid Of the flies?"
l don't know. After we had
oafned carbolic acid on a shovel and
.laoe a smudge of some kind of pow
uer n scattered oil of sassafras
around. ! don't believe any flies could
say in the place. I know us folks
couldn't"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27
Euos Found by Chance.

On no account should eggs which
have been found by chance in nests
in the open during harvest time or
at any other time be mixed with those
intended for market. Any such eggs
which are fit for consumption should
be used at home.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27
Quarters and Halves.

George AIDE. at the recent Lambs,
GamDol In New York. objected to the
extravaganza Of the modern wife.
1T is true that the married men OF
today" he ended, have better halves,
but bachelors have better quarters"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27

The litter of chah. ETC., which &C.
cumulates in the barn should be put
n the henhouse. The hens will
scratch 1t over and obtain seeds and
pieces Of clover that will do them lots
II good.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27

me Colonel-Majah. I'll bet I've
'"eat no less than II gallons.
.ne Major-Begging your pardon,
eenllemen don't sweat; they perspire.
Horses sweat.
Coionel-Well, then. by CAD.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27
White Holland Turkey Hardy.

1t is claimed for the White Holland
turkey that 1t is the hardest variety
known, the most quiet in disposition,
among the heaviest layers, quality of
flesh surprising all other breeds,
early maturity, maturing the first
season.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27
Not Adieu, But Al RevoIr.

Nongfaced Individual-I tell you.
hs,.ns man. you are going straight to
.oung Man-All r., old chapi See
~ aster.-Boston Transcript.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27
And Then He Escaped.

William" said Mrs. Peckem, stern
ly. did you ever stop to think that
some one might steal me when YOU
are away?"
Well" responded the poor husband
with q far away look. Il was a little
alarmed when a horse thief was prows-r
ing these parts last week"
Mrs. Peckem stifened up haughtily.
"A horse thief, eh?"
Yes. I heard that he carried ON
two or three nags from this district
And then Peckem made a Decline for
the door.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27

Mrs. Wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for ChAdreu
%teething, softens the gums, reduces iunamma-
ton. allays pain. cures wind collie, 2sc q bottle
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27

For a trainwrecker no punishment
can be too severe
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27

VAN Is not recommended for
1880 everything: but II you
KOOT have kidney, liver or
bladder trouble It win b
found Just the remedy you need. At drug
gists In fifty cent and dollar sizes. You
may have a sample bottle Of this wonder
ful new discovery by mail free. also
pamphlet telling all about II.
address,, Dr.. Kilmer q Co., B~iurhsmson. n v
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27
sHAKE INTO vOUR

SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES
Aliens foot Ease, the Antiseptic powder Tor Tive
aching, swollen, nervous feet. Gives rest and
comfort. Makes walking . delight Sold everywhere
25c. Don't accept any substitute. For FRUD.
sample. address Alien i. Olmsted. L. Roy, N. Y.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-07-27

The difficulty Of knowing what not
say is knowing when not to say It.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-11-17
NEWS BIG TREE At TRINITY
Passing Of Landmark In Few Green
Spots Of New York city-ovsr
Three Hundred Years Old.

New York.-Busy passersby In low.
or Broadway have paused in the last
few days before one Of the few green
spots In the business section to NC
tice the passing of an old landmark.
This Is tall tree In Trinity church
yard, on tho south side. very near
Pine street.
This tree. which 10 credited with
having passed its three hundredth
birthday. recently died. and Thomas
Floyd, tho venerable head gardener
of all Trinity's grave yards. who has
served in that capacity more than
thirty years. decreed 1t must come
down. Mr.. Floyd hired sailor, who
has trimmed of all but the trunk and
the arms Of its main branches. Even
yet the tree reaches to the fifth story
of tho Trinity building and almost
touches it, windows.
This is the only tree in Trinity
church yard which has been cut down
for more than q year.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-11-17
ORLEANS.

Mrs John Cunningham entertaint d
her sister and daughter Helen from
Dakota last Sunday.
School started Monday Nov. 18th,
with Miss Florence Gilmore, of Cresco
as teacher.
Mrs. Curtis Miller came home Tues
day morning from her visit at MiIwau-
kee.
Dan Farrell hauled hogs to Cresco
Saturday.
J. O. Rowlee is having some carpen-
ter work done at his place this week.
Mrs. Harmon who was visiting her
daughter Mrs. Herbert Schaefer was
called home by the serious illness of
Mrs. Harmon last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Gardner at
tended party at Phil CaroIan's last
Wednesday night.
VIM Kunes attended lodge Tuesday
evening.
The Powers boys are helping their
uncle MIR. HilIsebeck with his corn
husking.
Joe Walton is helping Joe Steinmetz
a few days this week.
Dick Despard did some plastering
at Frank Walton's Tuesday afternoon.
o. G. Watros was an early traveller
on this street Tuesday morning. Said
he was on his way to DEBORAH, but was
going west when last seen.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-11-17
OTTER CREEK CLIPPINGS.

OIIER CREEK CLlfPlNGS.
Kuntz Bros. have started to shred
fodder.
The storm of Sunday blew over the
windmill tower Of Goth's, and reduced
it to kindling wood.
No services were held here in the
churches last Sunday on account of the
clustering weather and rough roads.
Our trappers are after the furs now
days, Some have made few good
catches.
Ben Sanderson is helping his brother
Ole stack his fodder corn.
Paley and son, plumbers, of Ridge
way, are finishing up some work west
of the river.
MIR. and Mrs. Albert Mix were
visiting their daughter, Mrs. Will Lam
da, at Protivip, number of days last
week.
Demo Kratz is helping Henry Halver-
son pick his corn.
Miss Sadie Koch, who has been work
ing in Ridgeway for a few months, is
home for number of days on visit.
T.. Kratz went to DEBORAH, Monday,
to serve on the grand jury in Judge
Fellows court.
Wesley Kratz is picking corn for John
Hopperstad.
Our mails have been somewhat de-
layed on account of the roads.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-11-17
PROTIYIN.

Charles w. Chyle was Lawler visit
or Tuesday.
Frank famous and family left Satur-
day for their home in -Bagiey, Mime
sofa. -q, .-7.,->r,
Charles Chyle went to Bagley, Min
nesota, Friday to visit his sister Mrs.
Bedrich Brichnac.
Announcement has been made at the
Holy Trinity church of the approach
ing marriage Of Mr. Elias Weigl of
Law er, ard Miss Anna Landa Of this
place. And also of Mr.. Leon Holub
and Miss Rosie Fisher.
Miss Clara Sauna departed Friday
for her home at Oxford Junction
Joseph Hruska was Cresco caller
Wednesday.
Frank Polansky drove to Lawler
Saturday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-11-17
|utt,rmak,r, Are Complaining.

outtermakers Are Complaining.
Vigorous complaint is being made
to the state food and dairy depart
msnt by buttermakers of Iowa
charging the United States internal
revenue department with tyranny In
enforcing fines and penalties when
the federal department of agricultur-
al has refused to fix the standard
which buttermakers must reach IN
their butter. They are threatening
to appeal to the president for relief
from what they charge to DO the
unlawful action Of the internal rev.
enue department.
According to the complaint the de-
partment has decreed that buttes,
which contains 16 Or more per cent
moisture, shall be considered as
adulterated butter and the manufac-
turer must pay the same license and
penalties Is liquor dealers. This
consists Of . tax Of 10 cents per
pound and $50 per month license with
heavy penalties for violating the rul'
ing. As a result of this system Iowa
buttermakers are being fined once
and twice a year to the tune of $512
Tor each alleged violation.
Standard Weights Received.
The standard set of weights and
measures to be used in the enforce
ment Of the weights and measures
law passed by the last general as
sembly, were received by the state
dairy and food commissioner, from
George w. Stewart Of Iowa City,
stata superintendent Of weights and
measures.
Mr.. Barney will call all of the in.
spectors working in his department
to Des Moines the latter part OF the
week to instruct them in the pro-
visions of the new statute, and set
the men at work Immediately to
standardize the weights and measures
In every county in Iowa.
Articles OF Incorporation.
The George NJ. King Manufactur.
ing company Of Des Moines filed ar
ticles Of incorporation with w. c.
Hayward, secretary Of state. The
capital stock is $4,000. The com.
pany will manufacture lightning rods
and gas and electric lighting plants.
Tho City Cold Storage company Of
Cedar Rapids; capital stock. $4,000.
-
Contract For Monument.
The state executive council will lot
the contract this week for the erec.
ton of a monument to mark the
graves Of the unknown soldier dead
in the national cemetery at keokuk.
Plans for the shaft, as drawn by
H. F. Liebbe, state architect, have
been approved by the war depart.
ment. The monument will cost 81
700. The sum of $4,000 was appro.
priated by the last general assembly
and 500 was raised by popular sub
scription at Keokuk.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-11-17
To Resume Indian Hearinu.

Washington, D. c., Nov. Is. - 1t 10
probable that the house committee on
expenditures in the interior depart
ment will resume hearings In the
White Earth Indian reservation inquiry
ut an early date. Representative era
ham of Illinois returned to Washing
ton and has telegraphed the majority
members of the committee to be pres
ent at the capital this week II pos
sible, so that the hearings which were
discontinued last August at the close
II congress may be speedily resumed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-11-17
COUNTY NEWS
SARATOGA

There will be dramatic entertain.
ment by home talent at Saratoga,
Tuesday evening. Nov. q. If the
weather should make that: date impos-
sible the entertainment will be given
on the following evening, Wednesday
Nov. 22nd, consisting Of two plays
1.-The Bargain Counter" and From
Pumpkin Ridge" Also music, recita.
tons and readings. Admission 25c and
lOc. Proceeds for the benefit of Union
church building. This is an excellent
entertainment, it was given about two
weeks ago, but the weather was un-
favorable, and at the request of many
friends they have decided to repeat it.
1t is worthy of the patronage of all,
and we hope to see the hall well filed
Threshing has been somewhat re-
tarded in this community. owing to
serious breakdowns Of the engines of
weather.
1t is surpris ny the amount Of poul-
try that is marketed al. Saratoga every
Thursday. 1t is bought by our mer-
chant Mr.. Charles Viebrock. We
think the ladies must all be we'll sup
piled with pin money! Every one
knows that part of the farm produce is
certainly theirs.
A number of our schools commenced
Nov. 18TH Miss Margaret Owen of
Chester is teaching in No. Z. This is
her fifth term lin the same school,
which speaks we'll for her qualifications
as a teacher.
C. H. Wallace is attending the meet
ing of the board Of supervisors at
Cresco this week.
Mr.. Hanson marketed about eighty
hogs and John Miles seventy-fve at
RicevilIe last Friday and Saturday,
and Alfred Miles sold about the same
number at Elma on Thursday and FIJI
dao.
Reed Miles and George Moses are in
New Hampton taking six months
business course at the Oliver Business
College
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-11-17
|A[
IL You Suffer From The
Effects Of Eye Strain
CAN CURE 1T

Thousands Of people are
suffering from numerous com
plants, and do not suspect the
cause, eye strain, but when it is
removed, the trouble at once
disappears. Eye strain affects
the nerve system and is the in
direct cause of more ailments to
the human body thsn any thing
else.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-11-17
Problematjcal,

when Whifle ate about town he
used to give the waiter tip at every
meal"
"Just So"
But now that he's married he gives
his wife kiss for tip"
THAT must be much easier than
giving waiter tip.
ooh. l don't know. Have you ever
seen bis wife?"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-11-17
Seas Queer olssoroe.

Liverpool.-An earthenware casket
containing ashes of human bones. has
been recovered from the sea about
twenty miles from the Bar Lightship
near Liverpool, by the crew Of the flsh-
ing smack Ruby when trawling in the
track Of the Liverpool and Isle Of Man
steamers. The casket was fastened
with copper wire. and attached to It
was . slab Of lead. On the lid Was
written: John Henry Wood. Gre
mated June 8. 1911"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-11-17
CHAIR AWAITS sEA1r,E.
Appeal for Writ Of Error Denied-Gev.
ernor, Alone, Can Save.

Richmond, Nov. 10. - The supreme
court of appeals denied the petition
for a writ of error by Henry Clay
Beattie, Jr., convicted of numbering
on the appeal from the judgment Of
the Chesterfield court, which SEN
fenced him to die in the electric chair
Nov. "a, is final. Clemency or reprieve
by Governor Mann only can save the
condemned man.