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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-12-15

Many poultry raisers make radical
mistakes in changing their fowls from
summer to winter rations. They do
not appreciate the Importance OF
maintaining the proper proportions Of
meat and succulent feed in the win
ter ration and above all Of supplying
these constituents to the birds imme-
diately at the beginning of cold
weather. During summer the birds
catch and eat an abundance Of grass
hoppers and In addition have large
supply Of green food constantly avail
able so that all their wants are salts
fed. Just as soon as extensive ranging
Is prevented by cold weather the feed
er should begin to supply succulent
feed, such as alfalfa. roots and clover
hay and beef scraps in the ration SO
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-12-15
CARING FOR FALL >uTTERS
Many Farmers Cheat Themselves Out
Of Considerable Revenue Annually
by Thoughtlessness.

There are a great many farmers
who annually cheat themselves out of
considerable revenue through neglect
to give proper care to fall pigs. This
Is not only true with farmers who
raise swine to fatten, but 1t is often
true Of those who calculate to market
the best individuals for breeding pur-
poses. The importance Of keeping a
pig growing steadily until he has
good frame, whether intended for
meat purposes or breeding, is 80 hight
ly regarded by large per cent. OF
swine raisers that 1t gets them into
all sorts Of trouble. The man who
grows swine to fill his fattening pens
is troubled with understood sows and
runty litters and the breeder finds his
pigs In small demand.
The fall litter of course suffers the
most from neglect because the condi-
tions at this time Of the year are the
least favorable for his growth. The
fall litter is born out Of season and
therefore needs special care. Two
points must be properly regarded; the
pigs should be provided with quarters
that will protect them from the cold,
and should be fed generously, includ-
ing warm slop at least once a day. II
the latter is given at night they will
undoubtedly return to their sleeping
quarters more satisfied than after a
cold feed. It is perhaps more i'm
portant that the night feed be warm
than that 1t carry an amount Of nutri-
tion above an ordinary kitchen slop
richened with skimmilk or ground
feed. 1t will pay well, however, to
richen even skimmilk with such feeds
as shorts and tankage In order to pro-
vide protein. which is nearly nearly
always lacking element In pig ra
tions.
If the pigs receive liberal amounts
of this kind Of -slop the grain ration
may consist entirely of soaked corn
Green food should be provided as long
as obtainable.
Generous feeding Of the SOW as long
as she seems disposed to use her food
for making milk Is of course the most
economical method Of feeding the fal
pigs, but as great many sows dry
up early in cold weather 1t is goot
policy to provide the pigs with side
J dishes as soon as they show any in
clination to take them. While there
Is profit in raising fall litters wher
; properly handled there is little to bt
gained In raising them to shift FOL
, themselves as in this case they will
render scarcely any better account o
themselves in year than spring pig
will in nine months.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-12-15
Trimmed by Strangers in Poker Game

look for $4,000 he thought he had won
In poker game.
According to Mr.. Morton he met a
few days ago man from whom he
won $4,000 playing poker. After the
man had given an 81. o. o." for the
money he told Mr.. Morton of another
man from whom he could win a lot of
money. Mr. Morton was told the 9th
er man played strictly cash game
and that he had better provide him.
self with $500. Mr.. Morton did so md
the trio went to a nice, clean. vacant
lot outside the town and began to play.
1t was table stakes game, and each
of the men put up $500 in real money
before starting. Mr.. Morton bet s1OO
and prayed fervently that his oppo.
nent would raise him. He did.
Raise you $780," he said, and Mr..
Morton promptly called" him. The
other fellow said he had a flush. and
Mr. Morton drew down the pot, show.
ing his hand. Then his best friend
produced a yalise. into which he
placed all the money in the pot Next
he offered to redeem his 81 o. u" and
put into the valise what he said was
$4,000 in cash.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-12-15

great Joy Of my life to attain high
rank in the lodge, so stole money to
make donations and give parties and
picnics to the old people and children
who lived at the lodges home"
Judge Swami could scarcely credit
the mans story, but his probationary
officers found that everything Pacharz
said was true. When he was arraigned
the trustees Of Pacharz's lodge pro-
duced their books to show that their
officer had contributed $4,000 during
the period he was stealing from his
employers.
Judge Swami replied that he was
moved to clemency not by mere senti-
ment. From every possible source he
had received the highest praise Of the
prisoner
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-12-15
Chicago Has a Port of Missing Men

deaths would probably trouble the
city as little as their near-deaths trou-
bled the officers who rescued the
three.
There is story called "The Port of
Missing Men," o. Burke. dock super.
intendent for Graham & Morton.
thinks he knows where the port is.
Hundreds Of men have dropped sud
denly out Of sight. Many of these. &C
cording to Mr.. Burke, are laboring now
along the docks Of the Chicago river
unloading boats for rs cents an hour
and, like the three who nearly drown
ed. occasionally dropping. or nearly
dropping, out Of all existence.
The casual attitude Is the thing
which draws the men to the docks. Al
o'clock every morning Graham g
Morton steamer comes in loaded will
fruit
The two hundred men are always
there. They begin drifting down t.
the dock at nightfall. and by midnigh
they are spread along its length, sleep
ing the untroubled sleep Of the IRE
sponsible. When the boat comes II
they awake and, forming in long lines
\ transport the cargo, in the manner o
! a bucket brigade, to the warehouse
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-12-15
CHICKEN FARM ON ISTHMUS
Started With 200 Brown Leghorn Hens
and is Cocks-Other Varieties
Afterwards Added.

The Ancon hospital poultry farm,
on the Isthmus of Panama, has been
in existence since January, 1910, start
ing with two hundred Brown Leghorn
hens and fifteen cocks. In the follow
ing April one hundred hens and ten
cocks of the Rhode Island Red variety
were added; one month later con-
signment of 230 Plymouth Rock hens
and cocks was received, and in April,
1911, an addition Of one hundred
fowls. imported from the states, was
made to the Brown Leghorn family.
During the first eighteen months OF
operation. January /, 1910, to July 1,
1911, eggs to the number of 4,455
dozen were produced at the farm, OF
which the Leghorns laid 29,329 eggs,
the Reds 1904 and the Plymouth
Rocks 15,042.
The average cost per dozen for the
whole period mentioned has been
about 111a cents. The prevailing price
of eggs at the commissary is 27 cents
dozen, indicating on the basis of
that figure saving of about 15h
cents a dozen, or about $3.50 for the
seven months period.
Last year fifty-three pairs Of pigeons
were introduced at the poultry farm
for raising squads. During the seven
months ended July 81. 1911, seventy
nine squads were produced at a cost
OF 211s cents each, the market price
Tor squads being 35 cents.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-12-15

constituent to use in the ration for
egg production. 1t must be fed in
moderation about one ounce per hen
three times a week and then gradual
ly increased until one ounce is sup
piled daily to each hen.
Ceveral prominent poultrymen have
recently attained remarkable success
by using combination of wet and dry
mashes Their system includes
noon feed of light. well-scattered wet
mash and then during the afternoon
giving the birds free access to a dry
mash. The main advantage OF this
method is the extra labor involved. In
well-arranged house when dry
mash Is fed in hoppers one man can
feed 1000 hens In about half hour.
AS ordinarily fed wet mash for 1000
birds requires at least two hours for
mixing and distributing the feed.
Roughage for Hens.
Where alfalfa meal is fed the de-
mand for succulent roughage Is de-
creased. Even In this case, however,
the addition Of succulent clover or al
| idiiu nay 10 DeutlCldl. ItOOL CTOpo
play an important role In the dietary
of poultry. Mangels may be fed en-
tire once a day In troughs. Cabbages
are best fed by suspending them by
cords to keep them clean. An addi-
tional advantage Is obtained here
through the extra exercise necessary
for the fowl to secure the feed. Where
available sprouted oats can be fed.
Carrots In small amounts are very
palatable and tempting to the flock.
Glover chaff can be fed wet or dry
and is very economical egg producer
Begin to feed the green stuff and
mangles as early in the autumn as pos
sible.
Glover Good for Poultry.
Steaming clover hay increases its
palatability greatly. II free from long
fiber, clover is an excellent feed to mix
with bran, table scraps. or with reg.
ular mash. A convenient way Of hand.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-12-15
Protect Soil Bacteria,

The greatest damage to soil is
usually done after harvest. The
ground is compact, the crop is re-
moved, and usually the rain Is scant,
therefore the solvent action of the
water ceases, and bacteria become
inactive and many die. Thus the two
principal agencies that make plant
food available are cut of. To guard
against this the land should be culti-
waited as soon as the grain is cut; in
fact, follow the binder with a disk.
This cultivation loosens the surface
soil and kills the weeds that take
much moisture. The water will then
be conserved and the germs protected.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-12-15

VONKERS, N. Y.-When William
j Morton. who is rs years old, came
out Of his little trance and felt himself
over he realized it was no idle dream
that he had been put back $500 by his
love for poker and his confidence in
human nature His belief that 1t was
all going out and nothing coming in
was strengthened when he read the
following note:
Never try to trim wise one. It
not only does not benefit man of
your years. but 1t has bsen tried by
thousands before you, and the verdict
of time is that it can't be done.
So that this information might not
get lost in the shuttle. 1t was placed
under brick, which Mr.. Morton found
in small valise when he opened It to
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-12-15
YES SlR,THAT
MANS 6RoT NE z
IS A BANK
| PRESIDENT

HHICAGO.-From the Graham &
~ Morton dock, at the foot Of Wa
bash avenue, three men walked into
the Chicago river the other morning
Four policemen wearily fished them
out and left them to dry on the wharf.
These three men are daily asso-
ciates of the following distinguished
persons:
"A brother Of a former presidents g
law partner. A son Of millionaire
brewer. A brother of stock exchange
operator. A brother of a Chicago po-
lice officer.
Some day one of these four men
may decide to take promenade in
the water and perhaps the police will
get them out. and perhaps they won't
For the four distinguished persons, as
well as the three undistinguished
ones. only wharf rats" and their
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-12-15

ling the poultry flock is to thoroughly
bed down the house with straw In the
fall and then to add forkful OF clover
or alfalfa hay every day until the lit
ter begins to get dirty. The house
should then be cleaned. the straw re-
placed by clean litter, and the daily
forkful of clover or alfalfa continued.
The Importance OF litter cannot be
overestimated as q means OF COM
pelling the birds to exercise in OBJ.
tanning their food. A generous allow.
ance OF corn mixed with the litter
works out excellently for winter feed.
ing. Corn may be fed either shelled
or on the ear-broken into small
pieces.
1t is Of great Importance that
little grain be left in the litter over.
night SO that the hens have some.
thing to eat Immediately after leaying
their perches in the. early morning.
This accounts for the generous allow.
ance OF grain which Is absolutely nee.
essary In the litter. II no grain Is
left In the litter the birds should re-
ceive their first feed by daylight for
best returns. A very detrimental prac.
tise on the general farm is to finish all
the morning chores before feeding the
poultry. The hens as result remain
on their perches too long. so no In.
centive urges them to get down and
exercise. This common mistake is
one of the fundamental errors which
results in diminished egg produo,
tion.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-12-15

gives the "underllngs" plenty Of
chance to eat and lessons the possl-
bility Of the mature fowls stuning
themselves. The dry mash has the
same composition as the wet mash
the only difference being that It is
fed in dry form. Where ground oats
and barley are plentiful tlfey can be
added to the dry mash with excellent
vesults. Green bone Is an excellent
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-12-15
Returns From Sheep.

When the sheep are first shipped in
from the stock yards, or the range, II
is the practice to put them on gtubble
fields or prairie grass before giving
them grain. Unless abnormal condi
tions result from hammering down
the prices, sheep bring. good results
In the market
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-12-15
How to Feed Dry Mash.

The dry mash Is NOT so palatable
and accordingly can be fed to the hens
at any time although the stock usual.
ly eat more and thrive more rapidly II
allowed access to this feed for three
to four hours each afternoon. This
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-12-15
Feeding a Wet Mash.


Feeding a Wet Mash.
l Changes In the system of feeding
hens should never be abrupt, but
should be very gradual, slowly accus.
toming the birds to the variation in
their ration. Where a wet mash has
been fed to the young fowl 1t is pre-
ferable to continue to feed the older
birds with this variety of mash. AL
though a wet mash Is more palatable
than dry mash, 1t Is also more trou.
BILE to prepare and has to be fed more
carefully. There Is always a danger
Of 1t securing or freezing. A wet mash
should be thoroughly mixed and al.
lowed to swell and expand This mash
should be uniformly spread in the
troughs so that each bird receives an
equal allowance. Otherwise the strong
er birds will gorge themselves while
their weaker mates will starve.
An excellent wet mash ration con.
sists of one part alfalfa meal, one part
wheat bran, one part middlings. one
part cornmeal and one part beef
scraps. If possible these concentrates
should be moistened and mixed with
skim milk and allowed to stand for
several hours before feeding. Five per
cent of oil meal is used advantageous.
ly in this ration, due to its value as
laxative and general tonic and stimu.
lator. The wet mash should be fed
once daily, in amount never to exceed
what the birds will clean up readily
In ten minutes. preferably at the noon
hour.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-12-15
A Hopper for Grit or Dry Mash.

that 1t will correspond as closely as
possible to the summer feeding. The
feeder should not wait until after
Christmas to begin this system OF feed
Ing but should commence 1t as soon
as the fowls are off the range.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-22
"A Reader Cures His Constipation + Free Simple way Tor any family to retain the good health of a is suh

The editors of Health Hints" and |"Ouestions and Answers" have one |ouestion that is put to them more of lien than any other, and which strangely enough, they find the most |dificult to answer. That is How can l cure my constipation?"
 Dr. Caldwell, an eminent specialist lin diseases of the stomach. liver and bowels, has looked the whole field over, has practised the speciality for forty years and is convinced that inc Ingredients contained in what is called Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin has the best claim to attention from
 constipated people.
 Its success in the cure of stubborn
 constipation has done much to dis
 place the use of salts, waters. strong
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-22
Civil Service Examination for Clerk.

An examination for clerk will be held at the post-ofice in this city on January l3, l9l2
 Age limit, IS to 45 years, OH the date of the examination.
 Married women will not be admit ted to the examination. This pro hibition, however does not apply to women who are divorced or those who are separated from their hus- bands and support themselves, but they are eligible for appointment only as clerk.
 Applicants must be physically sound, and male applicants must be not less than feet i inches in height without boots or shoes, and weigh not less than l25 pounds without overeoat or hat.
 For application blanks and for full information relative to the examina- tion, qualifications, duties, salaries, vacations, promotions etc, address immediately.
 Lyda NJ Mason,
 Secretary, Board of Civil Service Examiners. Post-otlice, Forrest City, Ark.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-22

 eathartics and such th;nes c,.n. ifepsin, by training the stomach and bowel muscles to again do tbe;r ,,Iii a,ll naturally, and with it's tonic ;neTedi> N ents strengthening the nerves br;ngs about lasting cure. Amopc % !.s strongest supporters are MT Tobn Graveline of 98 Milwaukee Ave De
 troit,. Mich. and Mir. ]. A. Vernon of Oklahoma City Thousands of others of both sexes have written to Dr
 Caldwell telling of gratifying resuIts It can be obtained of any drnepist at hity cents and one dollar bottle or II you want to try it first a free sam. ple bottle can be obtained by writing n or the free sample address pr. w
 $, Caldwell. 402 Caldwell building
 Monticello, III. s'
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-22
simple Mixtures >ed in Forrest City

Many in Forrest City are now using the simple buckthorn bark and give crime mixture known as Adler-i-ka, the new German ppendicitis remedy. A Single Dose relieves constipation, sour stomach or gas on the stomach almost INSTANTLY. This simple mixture antisepticizes the digestive organs and draws off the impurities and people are surprised how quickly il helps. l. T. Sanders, druggist.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-22
Women's Suits
 A WHIRLWIND CLEARANCE
100 Weeltea Suits at SIas0

Value ESQ 00 10 S40.o0 These Suits are of the finest English and American woolen ia. brics that you lind in suits that sell regularly for S30 and S11. They look as fl they had just left the hands of custom tailor There k practically every desirable winter colorIng represented, with plenty of navy and gray shades There are more than dozen styles, and in some Of them the range of sizes is complete.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-22

Secretary, Board of Civil Service Examiners. P0st-otlice, Forrest City, Ark.
The evening world., 1911-05-23
DEMPSEY HeoUy FaCorite.

In my article on Dempsey | said that
F~itzsimmons was the favorite In the
betting for this fight. THIS was true
at the time of the fight when the sports
had had a chance to compare both
men and especially after Dempsey had
boxed at the exhibition benefit given
him In New Orleans. But with the fans
who stayed at home and all through
out the country Jack Dempsey was a
heavy favorite-that Is. except Califor-
MIA which was solid for F~ltzsimmons.
Bob's great showing out there and
Dempsey's defeat by La Blanche had
weaned the affections OF tho Coast Fan
from Jack.
The evening world., 1911-05-23
East Slider Working Hard to
Regain Ability to Hit
Out Straight.
THAT Knockout Brown reafizes mat
his battle against Tommy Murphy
Il the turning point in his

o"hso Saihh Tsitip ply
Il the turning point In his boxing
career Is evidenced by tho manner IN
which he Is training at savin Rock.
Conn. He is working harder for this
match than for any other no has over
had.
Three sparring partners are used daily
in the efforts 10 have the little Dutch
man In At condition for the ARRAY. Chick
Murray. Dodo Maher and Otto Brown
are the boys who are being used to have
him right when the gong sounds. lie
Is boxing them three oun each every
day and. according TO reports from the
camp. the lad arc wishing that the
training was over. as X. o. Is giving all
OF them such a battering that they are
weary already.
Danny Morgan says that he thinks
Brown Ia speedy enough and that his
charge Is doing his utmost 10 perfect
his Judgment OF distance. which was
woefully lacking IN the second nght
against the Natbush real estate owner.
A number OF matches for Brown
hinge on the result OF this engagement.
The evening world., 1911-05-23
Mt la7,k pounds, while Bob sen. I. up to

nj 1t7h pounds, while Bob sent II UP 10
l50is. Both men had posted 81 900 each
to guarantee weight and appearance.
A side bet OF $500 was made. The
money for this was given Dempsey by
pwyer and other Eastern sports. while
the California contingent, including
Spreckels, put UP the amount for FItz-
simmons. Just before the fight started
Dempsey offered TO bet Fltzsimmons
another $1,000. which Dwyer was willing
to put up for him. Major Mclaughlin
agreed to put up the Fit2slmmons end.
but the Chief of Police refused to al
low any betting in the clubhouse. and
so. as 1t turned out. Dwycr saved his
thousand.
AS tho men came TO the centre OF the
ring and shook hands. FItzsimmons said
to Dempsey. We'll. Jack. may the bent
man win." 20 which little Dempsey
made reply, THE best man Will win"
As / have described the fight in de-
tail in the Dempsey articles. | will not
recount a here. The betting was mostly
tina F-itzsimmons would knock Doup-
sey out inside OF ten rounds, and fitz-
simmons accordingly planned his battle
20 carry the fight to Jack from the
sound of the gong. When the ten sec
onds that announced tho transfer OF
the middleweight crown from the great
Dempsey's brow to that OF the greater
Ntzsimmons had been tolled OFF, the
new champion walked to his corner and
said to his manager. English Jimmy
Carroll. well. Jimmy. we won't stS-ve
for a while yet. anyhow"
Fitzsimmons has been severely cen-
sured for battling n man IN Dempsey's
condition.. but It must be remembered
that Bob had never seen the great Irish
mar until he climbed into the ring that
.InAt Daa. InAt,NNa.., xa tatal1r At,t
classed. and | very much doubt II he
would have been able to stave of de-
feat even when he was in his prime.
The evening world., 1911-05-23

uis admirers Of F1tzsimmons. Fitzsim-
mons gave exhibitions through the
South and West. and everywhere Gre
ated . favorable impression. English
Jimmy Carroll was his manager. Fitz-
simmons was Of a suspic''us nature. and
having been told by Carroll that he
would not get a square deal in the East.
refused to come to the Atlantic sea-
board. Clubs all over the countr now
The evening world., 1911-05-23

(Ths next chapter deals with Fitssim-
ons.
The evening world., 1911-05-23
Insane womap's Fatal Leap.

Mrs. Bridget Fogarty. forty years
old, for seven years ar inmate OF the
Manhattan State Hospital for the In
sane on Wards Island. committed sui
eide yesterday by jumping to the stone
pavement of the yard from the-fourth
story OF the building. She was dead
when picked up. Her home was at No
2O12 Third avenue
The evening world., 1911-05-23
Judgment of Distance
Essential in Boxing Game

He has been promised bouts with Matt
Wells. the English champion: Abe At
tell. tho American featherweish cham
pion. and also another 20 with Ad
Wolgast. tho American lightweight
champion. II ne turns the tables on
Murphy this time. and another whip
ping Is apt TO mean that all Of these
contests will be forfeited. Can you
bia me X o. for working his head ont