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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09
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Regularity in feeding should be the
plan.
The hen that viii not scratch Ia not
well one
Nothing gives a chick worse set
back than pining for food
Duck raisers pack 40 dressed duck
4 lings in a barrel for shipment.
1t is generally estimated that broil-
ers shrink about a half pound when
dressed.
Poultrymen make a regular practice
of raising roots, cabbage and lettuce
for their laying hens.
The best food for sitting hens is
whole corn, with plenty of pure wa
ter, grit and charcoal.
A loafer in the hen house is not
desirable companion for good
strong. healthy, busy hens.
If there are two toms in the flock
and they don't agree, shut up one one
day and the other the next.
The turkey hen that ranges far
from the barn, is likely to steal her
nest long ways from home
Costly houses for the poultry are
not essential, but they should be
warm. dry and free from draftE.
Caponizing Is performed when the
birds are about two or three months
old-before the comb develops
Make friends of your turkeys, sc
far as you can, and 1t viii aid yes
considerably in caring for them
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09
FORCING FOWLS FOR MARKET
Good judgment and Proper Manage
ment Essential In Fattening
Poultry-keep Pens Dark.

To fatten poultry quickly and prof
itably requires good Judgment and
proper management in the care Of
the fowls and proper feeding. The
best foods are bits of fat meat,
mashes, of meal or fine grits made
from yellow corn, with skim milk;
boiled potatoes, rice and oatmeal and
milk. If anything. oatmeal is prefer
able because of its greater heating
qualities and its effect on color or fat.
The main point to keep in view is to
fatten your fowls in the shortest
time possible. To do this they should
be in coop or pen, where they can
not take much exercise, for by exer-
else they work off flesh and keep
down fat. A good way is to confne
them to small, light coops made of
lath or wire netting. These may sit
out in the back yard or barnyard, on
well-drained ground. In case of rain
or damp weather cover them with
oilcloth. Keep the pen dark during
the daytime, except when the fowls
are eating, by throwing a thick COW
ering over the coops, such as old
carpets, blankets or quilts. This will
prevent the fowls from stirring about
between meals. In the morning give
them boiled potatoes, mashed while
hot and thickened with corn meal,
with little salt and pepper for sea,
soning.
They should be. fed three times q
day, and their bill Of fare varied as
much as possible, but with large
proportion of starchy heat and fat
producing articles. Very little green
stuff should be given them, though
pumpkin or squash may take the
place Of boiled potatoes occasionally.
Fresh bedding should be supplied
frequently, and the coop and spot it
occupies should be kept clean. The
coop should rest on cinders, or on
gravelly or sandy soil, with a bedding
Of hay or straw. The coop being
light, 1t will be easy to move it to
new place occasionally by man
getting at each end and lifting it an
inch or so Off the ground, gently push
ing the chickens along inside the
coop as it is moved, having prepared
the bed Of hay on the new place
beforehand. is
Unless hen Is a very valuable
breeding fowl it does not pay to keep
her after she is two years old. They
should be marketed just before their
second moulting.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09
SILENCE THAT WAS WASTED
Aunt Melissa Supremacy Indifferent to
Fact That Pa Had for Days
Been In duff"

Aunt Melissa Spigott was such an
exceedingly energetic talker that the
youngsters of the family used to sup
pose that her tongue must be copper
toed, because 1t never wore out Uncle
Silas, on the other hand, was as eco
nomical of words as marketman is
OF early strawberries.
The too free exercising Of this un-
ruly member of Aunt Melissa's on
one occasion. gave Uncle Silas serious
offense, which he manifested by a
severe silence lasting for several days.
At the end of that period one of the
older daughters approached her
mother upon the subject with the re-
mark. Ma, seems like you ought to
make up with pa by now"
Make up with pal" exclaimed
Aunt Melissa, in great establishment.
Make up what?"
Why returned the daughter,
don't you know poor pas feeling
bad yet? He's still huffing."
"Hufing for the lands sake! How
longs he been a-huffing?"
Ever since you came down on him
so hard about wasting sugar by not
stirring his coffee; that's three days
ago.
Why, you don't tell me, jamie
Maud" Aunt Melissa looked amazed.
Your pore pa! Been a-hufing for
three days, and never mistrusted a
thing Of it!"-Youth's Companion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09
Dragging Their Hosiery.


Little Arlene was familiar with the
appearance of the garden hose at
home, but when she observed line of
fire hose, with its great length and
bulk lying serpent-like in the street,
she Immediately inquired what it was.
Her mother replied that was firemen's
hose, and the child went on watching
the fire.
In the meantime two additional fire
companies dashed up. and these newly
arrived fire fighters were carrying
their respective lines toward the burn
ing building, when little Arlene spied
them.
ooh. mamma she cried, craning
her neck out Of the crowd. here
comes more firemen dragging their
hosiery behind them!"-Lippincotts.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09
CLEAN WATER roR POULTRY
Drinking Fountain SO Arranged That
Hens Cannot Scratch Litter
and Dirt Into Pan.

When the hens are shut up in the
house, they are very apt to scratch
dirt into the drinking pan and also to
muddy up same, by standing in it
with their feet. BY using about
twelve 11-inch lengths Of heavy wire.
the wire protector shown in illustra-
tion can be easily and simply made.
The wire is Joined together at the top
by winding with piece of malleable
wire, and the wires are then bent
outward in the form shown at the bot
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09
DIsTEMPER

In all its forms among all ages of horses,
as well as dogs, cured and others in same
stable prevented from having the disease
with SPOHN'S DISTEAIPER CURE.
Every bottle guaranteed Over 100000
bottles sold last year $50 and 81 90. Any
good druggist, or send to manufacturers.
Agents wanted. Spohn Medical Co., Spec.
Contagious Diseases. Goshen, Ind.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09

tom, bent SO as to fit into the drinking
water pan and remain upright. This
leaves ample room for the hens to
reach the water to drink. but pre-
vents their getting into the pan. BY
setting the pan on a platform about
ten inches above the floor it Will be
out of the way Of litter when the
hens are scratching.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09
corn and plymouth Rocks.

A hen should not have a very
great quantity of corn. 1t soon makes
her too fat. This is especially true
of the larger fowls. The Leghorn is
more of runabout and seldom gets
too far for good laying, but Plymouth
Rocks are not to be trusted with too
much corn before them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09
Narraaanaett More popular.

The Narragansett turkey should be
more popular than It is.s It is slightly
smaller than the Bronze. and Is very
docile and stands the confinement
better than most other varieties.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09

Principles Of Justice.

Justice is immortal. eternal and
immutable. like God himself: and the
development of law is only then a
progress when 1t is directed towards
those principles which. like him. are
eternal"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09

good fortune to hear Of Doan's Kidney
Pills and under their use gradually
grew better. The frequent flow Of the
urine was corrected, the brickish sedi-
ment and gravel disappeared and the
color became natural. recommend
Doan's Kidney Pills in the highest
terms
Remember the name-Doan's
For sale by druggists and general
storekeepers everywhere. Price Soc.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. 7.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09

on the skin, showing
plainly that l had
dropsy. Whenever I
caught cold, / lost
control Of the kidney
secretions. My ply
sician stated nothing
would save me but an
oneration. Il was nv
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09
COOP FOR HENS AND CHICKS
Common A-shaped Affair is Easily
Constructed and Can BE Made
Without Any Floor.

The accompanying illustration
shows common A-shaped coop used
for hen and chickens. It is quickly
and easily made, says the Homestead.
As shown in the illustration it is three
feet wide, two feet from front to
back and two feet high. The cross
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09
Privilege.

Visitor Why don't you get out of
this town? You can never make q
success in this dull hole
Native--No, but can always tell
what could have done elsewhere II
I'd ever have gone away.-Puck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09
A-shaped Coop.

pieces nailed on the front side are
three inches apart. Ordinarily a
coop Of this kind is made with a
floor, although this is not absolutely.
necessary. If 1t is not fioored care
must be taken to have it placed where
water will not enter in case of heavy
rains. 49, %.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09

you wish to divorce your hus-
band? You cannot agree? In what
way does yotO incompatibiiity Of tenn
permanent manifest itself?' .Oh. I
wish to get divorced and he Doesn't
lie Dire.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09

II thou knowest anything good Of
man. tell 1t unto others; If anything
Ill, tell it privately and prudently to
himself --Burkitt.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09
SHAKE INTo YouR shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, the antiseptic powder It's the
greatest comfort discovery of the age Aliens Foot
Mase makes tight or new shoes feel easy. 1t is q
certain relief for sweating calous. swollen tired
aching feet. Always use 1t to Break in New shoes
Try it today. Sold everywhere, rs cents. Don't
accept any substitute. For FREE trial pack are.
address Allen g. 0lmsted. LIE Roy. NY.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09
nRnpsx
DRoPsY.
How Terrible Case Was Cured After
Doctors Treatment Failed.

Michael ]. sharp, 1ss Maryland Ave.
Rosebank. N. Y, says: Il had In
tense pains through my back and
my feet swelled so could hardly
WALL The slightest touch left mark
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09

Ask favor of an enemy and you
will probably make a friend; ask of
friend you may make an enemy
Marmaduke.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09

and i went to the
store to get q bottle
of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vege table
Compound, but the
clerk did not want
to let me have it
he said it was no
good and wanted me
to try something
else, but knowing
all about it l in
sisted and finally
got it, and I am SO
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09

For HEADACHE-REick CAPUDENE
Nervous Troubles, Capudine will relieve you
It's hquid-pleasant to take-acts immedi-
stely Try 1t. 10c., 26c., and so cents at drug
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09

o WOMEN need envy the sphinx
- her wisdom, il she has learned
the uses Of silence and never asks a favor
OF a hungry man. Myrtle Reed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09

After her third engagement girl
begins to appear anxious.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09

Start afresh this Spring-cleanse and
Tea. Herb laxative and blood-puriGer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09
SHE GOT
WHAT SHE
WANTED
This Woman Had to Insist
Strongly, but it Paid

Chicago, Ill.-"I suffered from fe-
male weakness and stomach trouble.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09

If you don't believe honesty is the
best policy. try it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09
ZzeETfGTiEN'
(gGz@ABINET

ULY. bare thy loving breast,
- And give, thy child one hour os
rest:
One little hour to lie unseen
Beneath thy scarf of leafy green"
z 20. w. Holmes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09

Health is the greatest gift, content
edness the best riches.-Dhamman
ana.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09

z The Professor An ordinary brick
will absorb quart of water
The Pugilist- Then my brothers no
brick!
The Professor-Wh do you mean?
The Pugilist-He never absorbed
THAI much water in his life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-06-09

the nest is closed. The hen is re-
moved from the top of the nest, which
is then set as shown in the cut.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-13
PARDON FOR MORSE
IS NOT EXPECTED
Taft Playing Golf at Augusta Ga.
and Has Not Considered the
Papers.

Augusta. Ga. March 13.-The
president played golf early this
morning. The president has not yet
considered the papers in the appli-
cation for a pardon for Banker
Morse 1t is said the best bankers
friends expect is a communication OF
sentence to five years imprison-
ment.
Augusta. Ga, March 13.-President
Taft had a rest yesterday. He motor
ed 10 the station in the morning to
meet Mrs. Taft and Miss Helen Taft
They attended service at st. Johns
Methodist church. The presidential
party were guests at luncheon of Ian
don Thomas. Tonight they took long
motor ride. The president has not yet
looked at the papers in the case of
Charles w Morse and John r. Walsh,
former bankers. who seek pardons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-13
KILLS IN DEFENSE
OF WRONGED SISTER
Tennessee Young Man Meets Girls
Paramour and They Battle in
the Dark.

Newport Tenn, March 13.-To
avenge what he asserted was a wrong
done his sister, Kidwell McSween, son
of Colonel W. J. McSween. a lawyer
and member of the democratic state
committee, engaged in a duel with
John Pritchett, the girls suitor, here
at an early hour, yesterday. Nc
Sween was killed and Pritchett was ia
tally wounded.
Pritchett, who is a railroad man, be-
came acquainted with Miss Emma Nc
Sween more than a year ago, but the
members of her family objected to his
attentions, and then the couple met
clandestinely. In the effort to make
her forget Pritchett, Miss McSween' s
father sent her away TO school, but
she left school, met PritChett, and the
two went to Knoxville.
Members of the McSween family as
serted that the two had not been mar
ried. Miss McSween's brother then
armed himself. Pritchett was warn
ed not to return here. but he ignored
this, and when the two young men
met, the duel followed. They fought
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-13
LORIMER ASKED TO
RESIGN BY CHURCH
Moline CongregatiOnaIists Also Cen
sure Senator CuIiOm in
Resolution.

Four hundred members of the
First Congregational church, Moline,
last night voted for resolution de-
manding the resignation from the
United States senate of William Lori
mer and censuring Senator Shelby
NJ. Cullom for his support towards
the retention in Office of the junior
Illinois senator The resolution
states further that the members of
the First Congregational church will
refuse TO recognize LoTimer as their
representative in the United States
senate Senator Cullom is asked to
decline 70 act with Lorimer in an Of
fetal capacity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-13
SECOND SPELLING MATCH
Contest for Grade Pupils TO BE Held
April 20.

The second annual grade school
spelling match is to be held this year
in April. The arrangements have
been made for the contest to occur
on April 20, at which time the boys
of the city schools will compete to
see which is the best spelleT. This
form of competition was introduced
by the Y. NJ. c. A. last year with
fine results as TO the work in spell
ing and from the interest manifest
ed then il is safe TO predict a warm
contest this year The prizes will
be desirable and the plans calculated
TO make the most of the chance to
stir up interest in spelling The
match for the girls. who will com
pete for the McCabe trophy. will oc-
cur the week following, on April %
The same rules and general plan will
be followed as were used last year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-13
ONE RESCUED FROM CAVE
ENGINE HITS A LABORER
Harry ChiCurOs Injured at BurIing-
ton ROundhouse. III.

Harry Chicuros, a Greek laborer
employed at the Burlington round
house in this city. sustained painful
injuries about $50 last evening
while at work shoveling ashes out of
the ash pit into car. An engine
was run to the pit while Chicuros
was at work there and he did not
see it coming until it was too late
TO escape. He was caught between
the pilot and the rails and was bad
ly bruised, although the engine was
stopped so quickly that he was not ser
iously injured. He was taken i'm the
city ambulance to his roominS place
at 21S1a East Second street, Dav-
export.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-13
POWDER COMPANY
TO PAY ALL LOSSES
Duponts Will Rebuild Village of
Pleasant Prairie, Wis, Wrecked
by Explosion.

Pleasant Prairie. Wis, March 10
The Dupont Powder company officials
and directors. after an all day meeting
in the ruins of their plant here. Sat
urday night promised TO rebuild the
village and TO pay every cent of actual
loss sustained by any person as a result
of the explosion Thursday night. The
promise was made by T. p. Laffey of
Wilmington, Del, general counsel for
the company.
The company plans to rebuild at
least a portion of the mill at once.
The managers admitted that the plant
here is too large and said a large
amount of business previously done
fere will be transferred TO the new
plant al Hibbing, Mimi
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-13
COURT DEFIES
LEGISLATURE IN
BALLOT BOX WAR

Chicago, March 13.-Judge Owens
election Of commissioners OF Cook
county not 20 surrender the ballot
boxes Of the Fourth and TweHty-dfth
senatorial districts upon the order
issued by the state legislature. Fred
J. Crowley. who is contesting the
election in the Third congressional
district. which includes parts Of both
the above senatorial districts. filed
objection 70 the removal Of the
boxes. Should the legislature at
tempt TO override the commissioners
il is said the latter viii ask the
federal cour5 for restraining order
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-13
ESCAPES ASPHYxlATION
H. l.. Board Has a Close Cali in
Davenport.

H L. Board of Alpene. Mich. who
was an employe of George L. Myers.
430 Brady street, Davenport. had d
narrow escape from death Saturday
by gas asphyxiation. Board failed
10 report for work Saturday morn
ing and his employer went 10 his
room at SIP Ripley street and dis
covered that the room was filed with
fumes of gas, the gas jet in the
room being partially turned Med
ical aid was given Board. who
through the timely arrival Of Myers
win recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-13
EXPOSURE CAUSES DEATH
Charles Swanson Orion Pioneer
Who Was Nearly Frozen. Dies


Orion, Ill, March 13.-(S (SpeciaD
Charles Swanson. a wealthy farm
er living two miles south of town,
died at 2 o'clock yesterday after
noon from the effects of exposure
that he was subjected TO last win
ter. Jan p he was found nearly
frozen 70 death in his home where
he lived alone. having been attack
ed by illness when the thermometer
was near the zero mark and being
unable to build a fire. The effects
of the ordeal finally resulted in his
death He was - years of age and
had lived in this vicinity 60 years.
He leaves three sons. Melchor, Al
bert and Frank. all living On the
home farm, and a sister. Mrs. JoNE
Samueison Of Springfield, III The
funeral will be held at 1890 to-
morrow with interment in the Luth-
eran cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-13
UNITED STATES UNLIKELY
TO TAKE THE AGGRESSIVE

occurred last evening. Investiga-
ton showed that a great landslide
had dropped from the upper part
of the crater. It is estimated that
it measured 1000 by ESQ feet. and
when IL fell II caused enormous
clouds of smoke
The FuniculaT railway was badly
damaged. A party of tourists were
about to ascend by the railway when
the shock occurred.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-13

land and of Former Representative
Joseph S. Clark of Vandalia. charg-
ed with entering into a conspiracy
to secure money corruptly for their
votes in awarding the contract for
the furnishing of the senate and
house chambers of the state house,
returned a verdict of mot guilty"
DO DEMONSTRATION.
Both Pemberton and Clark were
present Before reading the ver-
dict, Judge Thompson instructed the
crowd in the court room that there
would be no demonstration no mat
ter what verdict was rendered.
Neither of the defendants in the
case had anything to say.
"DOES NOT ALTER FACTS,
States Attorney Burke, following
the return of the verdict, stated that
the decision of the jury did not alter
the facts in the case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-13
PART OF MAINE RAISED
Cover of Forward Turret Taken from
the Bottom of HarbOr.

Havana, March 13.-The cover Of
the forward turret of the battloship
Maine was raised yesterday. It
weighs 20 tons and is q feet in diam
eter. The great piece of iron is IN
warped, although the 300 heavy bolts
that held it in place are sheared in
half as if with a sharp knife During
the last fortnight pile driving has
been suspended because Of an OBJ
struction in the bed Of the har5or.
This proved TO be the tuTret top.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-13
T. r. REVIEWS THE
TROOPS IN TEXAS
Makes Flying Trip to Camp of Reg
ularS Quartercd at San
Antonio.

San Antonio, Tex. March 10
Roosevelt began the seventh day of
his tour with a flying review of the
troops gathered near this city. Af-
terward he delivered an address in
the city and then left for Austin
Fort Worth and Dallas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-13
TAX COLLECTOR IS ROBBED
Masked Man Holds Up Edward
Aubery in Carroll County.

Sterling. Ill. March I3.-Edward
Aubery tax collector OF Freedom
township. Carroll county was
held up at the point Of revolver
by masked robbeT late Saturday
night and robbed Of 5000 tax money
he had collected during the day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-13
LONDON SNAPS
UP MISSISSIPPI
POWER BONDS

London. March 13-The subscrip-
tion list of the London share OF
s2,500.OOO of the $4,000. 900 issue
of the Mississippi River Power com
pany per cent sinking fund gold
bonds was closed AZ noon today,
having been open only two hours,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-13
ExeaVating for Church.

Excavation was begun today for the
new church that the Central Presby-
jerian congregation viii erect at the
corner Of Tenth avenue and Four
teenth street.