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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24
India Runner Ducks Beat Hens
Eggs Larger They Are Easier Kept and They Never Set
By ELMER STEARNS.

Probably no breed of fowls has come
into greater popularity, and in a shorter
period than the Indian Runner ducks.
This has been brought about entirely
from the standpoint of their great
utility, for they are the great layers of
the duck family, and / doubt If we have
any domestic fowl that will exceed
them. In laying contests In the Aus
tralian agricultural stations there are
whole flocks where each bird has averaged
over 200 eggs per year, and this without
meat OF animal feed.
l have among my birds some white
Indian Runner ducks that came from
eggs from four ducks that in so days
laid 1913 eggs out of a possible 200.
l have also some of the dark or pen
ciled ducks that viii 90 10 or Is days
laying an egg each day They are less
expensive to feed than hens. Another
and very great advantage for this breed
of ducks, is that, compared with hens,
they are not subject to diseases Prac-
tically nothing in the way of insects
affect them. and they do not require ex-
penses houses.
They do exceptionally well just with
shelter so long as the ground is covered
with dry straw where they are to sit
during the night During the summer
and warm weather they sit on the
ground anywhere A three7foot wire
fence will stop them, and, being great
foragers. they will eat great quantities
of green feed like alfalfa, etc.
This breed of ducks, so far as we
know, was imported from England some
II or Is years ago, being of indian
origin, some say West Indies, where they
are found In the wild state.
Very Hardy Birds.
TT &c only during the last fOr11 or five
years that they have advanced in popu-
Iarity, this on account of their hardness,
rapid growth and the value of their
large. white eggs in the market These
eggs are par excellent for poaching, as
they have a firm white which holds to-
gether well, giving them a most appe-
tizing appearance when cooked.
We find these ducks in three different
the true standard most
then the darker or brown sometimes |
called "peneiled type" then the pure
white.
The ducks when standing or running |
hold the body in a very erect position, |
and are most active and lively.
The average weight of males is about /
four and half pounds. and females four |
pounds.
I have ducks that are eight weeks old, |
and to all appearances are practically |
full grown, weighing about three pounds
Or more
These ducks become mature in four
to five months, and if properly cared for
md fed the proper foods, they will begin
aging in that time.
Food for Ducks.
A good food for laying ducks consists
If damp mash of four parts bran. two
PARTS shorts or middling, two parts corn
neal, one part beef scrap or other we'll
ground meat products. Never feed quite
Ill they can eat. Into this, mix little
rood sharp sand or grit, also ground
OYSTER shell and portion equal to one
bird or Ie-quarter, of chopped green
eed, such as cabbage, alfalfa. lettuce,
tic. Where they have the run of the
lfafa field, this part is not necessary.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24
HAD not intended to contribute
annfhar article 70 this doraa It

Il HAD not INTENDED to contribute
another article to this depart
- ment just at this time, but as
the correspondent of last week has seen
fit to make some comment on my fail
ure with White Legnorns and at the
same time to give me little friendly
dig on account of the way I see fit to
take care of my stock. 1 think it ap-
propriate that 1 should make some re-
Spouse in order to correct any wrong
impression that might be left.
In my article gave my experience
with White Leghorns, which was a
very complete failure, but went fur
Their and stated that did not think all
Leghorns were like the ones L had, for
there are certainly some strains of
them that will lay and lay well, other
wise why should So many large egg
farms of the country be stocked with
them? But then there are other breeds
that will 90 as well and furnish little
meat along with the eggs in case you
want one to eat
Mr.. Kenan says in last weeks ar
ticle: while it Is possible to enjoy a
degree Of success under the Philo sys-
tenn with some OF the larger and less
active breeds. a Leghorn would prob
ably resent such treatment and go on
q
secret of our friend Gillett's failure to
get results from his White Leghorns.'
The -PhiIo System.
It has been some seven years ago
since 1 sold those White Leghorns and
at that time the Philo system had not
been sprung on the American poultry
public, consequently 1 knew nothing
of it. In fact it was about three years
Dc
1 will admit, however, that my poultry
knowledge at that time was somewhat
more limited than It IS now, which
probably had something TO do with my
failure with White Leghorns, but one
thing is sure, the Philo system had
nothing to do with it; in fact, those
nine hens had a run 37x60 feet or 249
square feet per bird. This run was
surrounded by foot solid board
fence, but I soon found that in order
TO keep those nine birds in that linn
tied space 1 would nave to go higher
so 1 put three strands of wire inches
apart above this board fence and in
this way managed to keep them in
most of the. time
Leghorns, however, can be and are
successfully kept in Philo coops: not
only successfully, but with greater
success imam Wn6ut kept On the Tree
range or extensive plan. This ques-
ton was put up to Mr.. Philo about
three years ago by a number of breed
ers who were impressed with the prac-
ticability of his system, but were
afraid to try it with their Leghorns,
so Mr.. Philo purchased a pen of Brown
Leghorns and kept them in the coops in
order to demonstrate that It was not
only practical but very successful as
well Since then quite a number of
breeders of Leghorns of the different
varieties in different parts of the coun-
try have adopted the Philo system and
as yet I have not heard of one whose /
stock has deteriorated or fallen of in !
egg production, in fact I had a per-
sonal letter from a man in Illinois !
about two years ago stating that his I
White Leghorns were producing 25
percent more eggs since placing them .
in Philo coops than before. They had,
been In Philo coops about nine months.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24

Attention Of the mystcally inclined
seems 10 be centred at present upon
the work Of Mr.. Clay Burton Vance,
who, although laying claim to no spe-
cal gift OF supernatural powers, at
tempts to reveal the lives Of people
through the slender clue of birth-dateS.
The undenia bic accuracy of his delinea-
lions leads one TO SurmlSe that hereto
fore palnists, prophets. astrologers and
seers of divers beliefs have failed to
apply the true principles of the science
Of divination.
II is not to be denied that astrolo-
gers have excited the interest of en-
n8htened people OF all ages, but there
have been many earnest thinkers re-
luctant. TO accept the theories Of the
ancient Chaldean science. One can only
judge the potency or the science Of
Ast-ology by a personal application
of its principles. To have all the car
dinal events Of your life spread out be-
fore your to read an undertaking de-
Scrsption Of your true character, habits
and lnc1lnauonS, Is proof positive that
the mighty power that shaped the uni
verse and set the hands on the dial of
time to mark the destiny of man has
not left US without the means through
which We may know ourselves, through
which we may fathom the mysteries
of hfe- Asked to explain the method
by which he gives his delineations
Mr.. Vance replied: II have simply res
directed an ancient science ana mould
ed it into key 10 human nature"
as evidence Of Mr.. Vance's ability Mr.
Lafayette Redditt writes: MY Readine
received With the greatest amaze
ment I read, as step by step you out
lined my life since infancy. I have
been somewhat interested along these
lines for years, but had no idea thar
such priceless advice could be given.
I must admit that you are indeed a
very remarkable man. and am glad
you use your great gift to benefit your
clients"
Mr.. Fred Dalton writes: Il did not
expect such a splendid outline of my
life. The scientific value OF your
Readings cannot be fully appreciated
until one has his own Reading To
consult you means success and happi-
ness
Arrangements have been made to give
free test Readings TO all readers of the
FL Paso Herald" but it is especially
requested that those who wish to avail
themselves of. this generous offer make
application at once. If You wish /
delineation of your own life if you
wish a true description of your char
acteristics, talents and opportunities,
simply send your full name. the date
month and year of your birth, and also |
state whether Mr., Mrs, or Miss Send
your letter to Mr.. Clay Burton Vance.
suite 500 A. No. IA Rue de Richelieu /
Paris, France. If you wish YOU NAV
enclose 10 cents (stamps Of your own i
to pay postage, clerical work 1
etc Please note that cents postage !
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Do not enclose coins or silver In your /
letter.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24
BEAUTIFUL HANDS
AND ARMS
A FAMOUS BEAUTY
GIVES HER SECRET
TO THE WORLD.
A Free Prescription You
Can Prepare at Your
Own Home.

Many women take perfect care Of
their face and clothes. Jet neglect their
hands Rough. red hands are almost as
unattractive as ill-kept teeth
II IS simple, easy matter 70 keep
your hands smooth and beautiful. The
following prescription, which you can
compound at your own home, is ia
nous for the marvellous. instantaneous
result 1T gives:
Get.from your druggist one ounce OF
Kulux Compound Put 1t in a two.
ounce bottle, add quarter OF an ounce
Of witch hazel. I'LL with water and
shake well
You will be surprised at the result
when applied to your hands, arms or
neck Blernislles Of every kind disap-
pear as If by magic FreckIes, tan.
rough skin. coarse pores, yield Instant
" 10 this application This is the pri-
vate prescription OF a famous Partisan
beauty.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24
A HEALTHY.
HAPPY OLD ACE

May be promoted by those who
gently cleanse the system. now and
then. when In need of a laxative
remedy, by taking a tablespoonful
of the ever refreshing, wholesome
and truly beneficial Syrup of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA, which is the
only family laxative generally APP
proved by the most eminent ply
sicians, because it acts In natural.
Strengthening way and warns and
tones up the internal organs without
weakening them. Its equally bene6-
6cialfor the very young and the mid
die aged, as tits always efficient and
free from all harmful ingredients. To
get its beneficial effects it is always
necessary to buy the genuine. bear
ing the name of the Company
Fig Syrup Co.-plainIy
on the frontof everypackage.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24
The Secret OF Raising Chickens
Breeding Them to Lay and to Size.
State Vice President Buff Plymouth Rock Club

This letter was a voluntary response
to an article written by me which had
been published in the Inland Poultry
Journal, discussing the merits and de-
merits of the Philo system.
Choosing a Breed.
So much for Leghorns and the Phiio
system. Now I will express my opin-
ion in regard to Choosing a Breed"
which Mr. Kenan has taken for the
subject of his article. I agree with
him fully that a person should taken
into consideration what he wishes TO
produce in selecting his foundation
stock, not in order to enable him TO
decide which breed he shall pur-
chase. but rather what strain" he
shall buy of the particular breed
which he likes best. II you want to
establish an egg farm there are bred
to lay strains of almost every breed
included in the American Stand
ard of Perfection. BY purchasing one
of these 'sbred TO lay strains of a re-
liable breeder and using trap nests for
a few seasons you can soon have
strain of birds that will equal any of
the socalled "egg varieties, no matter
what breed you may have, with the
possible exception OF the Asiatic va
rieties, and 1 am not so sure about
u !
vertisements of bred to lay Lang
shans and they seem TO be getting
quite popular In three years work
with trap nests 1 raised the average
production OF a flock of Buff Rocks
from las TO 187 eggs per hen per year
and am confident that with another
year 1 would have come near the zoo
egg average This of course, was
small flock COS puIlets), and could not
be duplicated in so short q time with
a large flock probably, but each years
work with trap nests viii show
marked Improvement in egg produc-
ton, notwithstanding the experience
of the Maine experiment station to the
contrary.
Disposing of cold Stock
The great advantage of establishing
an egg farm with one of the medium
sized or ''all purpose" breeds comes
when you have TO dispose of your old
stock after they have served their pur-
pose as egg producers and also in dis
posing of the surplus cockerels. The
hens will make a meal for an ordinary
family and the cockerels at eight or
nine weeks old will bring a price as
broilers that win go a long way toward
putting the balance on the right side
of the ledger. So if you want to es-
tablish an egg farm but are uncertain
because you like one Of the medium
size or larger breeds, do not hesitate
about selecting the bird you like best, |
as the egg production can soon be bred |
into them. On the other hand, If you
like one Of the smaller breeds Of the
class and desire to es-
tablish a combination egg and broiler /
farm. choose the bird you like They /
can be bred to size just as quickly as
the larger breeds can be bred to egg
production. by selecting the largest I
birds as breeders each year. There /
are number of farms in the east
making a speciality of broilers and /
eggs that are stocked with Leghorns. /
One farm in particular that I have in
mind advertises. its Leghorns as ''the
big kind"
It finally comes down to just this:
Select the breed you like best and then
breed it for what you want TO pro-
luce.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24
HAY AND WHEAT ARE
DESTROYED BY FIRE

Solomonville, Ariz-, June 24.-Mrs
Fannie L. Bailey, at San Jose, lost
her hay and wheat that were in stacks
by fire Thursday afternoon. The
wheat was stacked in the field ready
to harvest and fire was set to the
straw stack some distance away. The
wind carried the fire along the stub
bic TO the wheat stack. II Is great
loss to Mrs. Bailey. She is a widow
and trying to pay for her place.
J. Adkins has severed his connection
with the Solomonville Commercial
company.
Mrs. E. D. Householder. Of Lamar,
Colo, left for her home on Thursday
morning by way Of FL Paso. She Is
a daughter Of Mrs. Chas. B. Yeti, Of
Solomonyille and has been here for a
months visit
Mrs Ben r. Clark entertained at din
ner on Wednesday evening. The oc-
casion being Mr.. Clark's birthday an
niversary.
Lorenzo Baroldy left for San Fran
cisco. Cal, on Thursday morning where
he joins the ball team from C7eve-
land, Ohio. Lorenzo is a good ball
player and his home town is proud
OF him.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24
Itching,
Burning Skin
Imperial
Eczema
Remedy

Skin diseases can be cured only by abso-
lutely destroying the germs that are causing
the trouble, and it takes very powerful ger
micide to kill them. It must be powerful and
it must be penetrating It must get down
through the skin to that myriad of germs that
are feeding on the skin and tissues from un-
derneath.
Imperial Remedy when applied penetrates |
at once into the pores of the skin, and so
reaches the seat of the disease Then it begins
its attack on the germs. The itching and
burning disappears, and the restful slumber,
after nights of broken sleep, of agonized toss
ing and turning. is restored, You see the dis
ease disappear from the skin until finally it is
clear and smooth. Price, 81 per bottle Manu-
featured by Imperial Medicine Co., Houston,
Texas. For sale by druggists most every
where. Twenty five years in use.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24

Keep sand and grit and charcoal always
before them. Feed this twice a day, and
once day feed wheat and corn mixed
or even corn alone.
Always keep fresh water before them:
it is not necessary to have water for
them to swim in, but once a week they
should have a tub or other dish large
enough to get into, to clean themselves;
they will like it very much.
In the Matching of ducks, there is little
difference from the matching of chickens,
except that for the last ten DAYS of the
hatch the eggs should be sprinkled daily
with tepid, clean water
Matching and Raising.
/ have Matched their eggs in an in
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24

Also called letter, Salt Rheum, Prurf-
tuss Miik-Crusf, Weeping skin. etc. i
ECZEMA CAN BE CURED TO STAY,
and when / say cured, / mean just
what / say-C-U-R-E-D, and not mere
" patched up for awhile, to return
worse than before. Remember make
this broad statement after putting ten
years OF my time on this )ne disease
and handling in the meantime a quar-
ter OF a million cases OF this dreadful
disease Now. ] do not care what ali
you have used, nor how many doctors
have told you that you s.9llIl rot be
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about II you viii write me TODAY,
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Or, j. Z. Cannaday, 1926 Park Square,
Sedalia, No.
references Third National bank, Soda
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24
TRY Oh. GEE Horr,s VEGETABLE
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an q children
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-08-17
Just Opened
The Fred Myers Hotel

Located l0s-A North Man.
Wishes to announce ha, they aro
ready 20 serve patrons with neat
clean rooms and all modern cans.r-
fences az reasonable rates. Service
strictly t.-s,-e.ass
We merit ;he hes, reputation, hay.
.Ds been connected with the hutr.
business u the Southwest for many
years and al, We ask is TO stop with
US and Dee convinced
Cleanliness In every way IS the
wa,ghwori ~ this new hosfelry and
we invite with pride all those who
are souc,tous Of stopping 10 a hrst-
class house while IN Tulsa.
We need the cooperation % Tllsas
leading business men and citizen ns,
many of whom are personal ae4aaH'.
auc,s and can safely recommend Che
reputation wc bear in conducting A
'rst-g'ass business
We win De pleased 70 NEE, or
former friends and patrons
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-08-17
ANlI NJ Ms

Observation-Disclosures =
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-10-28
SOCIAL NEWS

Mrs. A. T, Egee has been spending
some time with relatives in Wilmington.
Miss Ethel Ellison is spending some
time in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Byron Bouchelle enjoyed a trip
to Baltimore over Sunday.
Mrs. Edith Elliott and son. Jack, are
spending some time with relatives in
Wilmington.
Mrs. Reginald Walworth. of Hurlock,
Nd, visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Jefferson over Sunday.
Anna Held, the we'll known actress, was
a guest over Sunday at Bohemia Hall, the
home of Col. A. L. English.
The Book Club met at the home of Mr..
j. S. Hopper on Thursday evening.
Miss Ethel Ellison's dancing class
meets each Monday evening.in the hall
unless the hall IS engaged for other pur-
poses.
Mrs. Philip Young and son, Mr.. Edgar
toung spent several days this weeA IA
town.
Miss Lille Johnson Is spending some
time in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Dorcus Jefferson. has closed her
home for the winter and has gone to
spend some time with her son, who lives
N Warren, Pa.
Mr.. John Reed, Jr., was a Philadelphia
visitor last week
Mrs. j. S. Hopper attended the Mis-
s!onary Convention held in Wilmington
this week.
The Senior class of our High School
will give mas luerade dance on next
Monday evening, October 80, in Masonic
Hail, admission. 80 cents, for ladies and
81 cents for gentlemen. They VIII .I-
gage good musicians and hope that
those attending will mask as it will add
more to the interest and attraction OF
| the dance.
| Mrs. Mary Clayton Price left town this
week for visit with relatives in Elk
| ms Park.
Miss Augusta Egee and Miss Mary
| Barwick are visiting Miss Thelma Bur
ger at her home in Philadelphia
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-10-28
PERRYVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. George Glass spent few
, days in Wilmington and Philadelphia last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs, Fr!sby Cochran were at
Niagara Falls and Waverley, y. Y, last
week
Miss Bessie Pitt Of Aberdeen, has been
spending few days with Miss NelAa
Watson.
Mrs. Lucy Cochran. of Waverley, N. Y,
is spending some time with Mr.. and Mrs.
., j. W. Cochran.
Mrs Walsh and Miss Ned, Of Balti-
more, have returned home after spend
ing a lew days with Mr.. John L. Jackson
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs g. NJ. Crawford spent
Tuesday last in Philadelphia,
Mrs. Lester Campbell and children have
been spending some days with relatives
in Port Deposit.
Mr. VIM. r. ward has been quite iii
for some days.
Mrs Alexander AID e"Hiren, of Balti,
more, have been spending some days
with Mr.. and Mrs. James Little.
Mrs Lydia \. Taylor has returned
home after spending 4 few months with
her son, Rev. Clarence Z. I""Ior al
Broadway, Va.
MIR. and Mrs Calvin H. Taylor ant
daughter, Dorothy, Of Syracuse, y. y.
are visiting Dr.. and Mrs. L, G. Taylor
Miss Daisy Scot. Il tilmlngton. visit
ed he rparcnts, Mr., and Mrs. William
Scott. on sunday last
The Ladies AiI Society Of the NJ E
I,Lvr,h will hold q rNulrry sumner in tn.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-10-28
RISING SUN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Conner, of MASH
Ion, Ohio, were over Sunday guests of
Mr.. and Mrs, c. S. Pyle.
Miss NJ. Alkaline Smith is enjoying a
visit with her brother, Mr.. Bradley
Smith and wife in Philadelphia.
Mrs. George Riale has returned from a
visit with her mother, Mrs. Dckey, in
Port Deposit.
The Rising Sun Gun Club held shoot
on their grounds last Wednesday after
noon. Very few turned out.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hambleton have
recently been visiting relatives in Bal
timore.
Mr.. Linn Gillespie and friend from
Norht East spent Sunday at his home
here.
Mr.. Thomas Kirk left town last week
for st. Cloud, Florida, where he will
spend the winter
The Euchre Club was entertained on
Wednesday night by Mr.. and Mrs Chas
E. Burlington. Usual crowd in attend
ance.
Messrs. Malvin Grason and c. T. Sny-
der witnessed one of the world series
games between New York Giants and
Athletics of Philadelphia in New York
on Tuesday, October II.
Rev. George W. Snyder. of Boonsboro.
visited his niece, Mrs. w. X. Bird, Har-
risville, last week.
Rev. and Mrs. William H. Michaels
left Rising sun on Wednesday for Lang
horne, their future home.
Mrs. Mary J. Spencer, of Lenni, Pa.
visited Mr.. B. P. Nichols and family dur
ing last week
Miss Florence Golfers spent last Sun
day at her home on Cherry street, here
Mr.. William Black. Jr. Laurel, has re
Gently been visiting Mrs. Clara I. Turner
and daughter.
Miss Vctorie Mccoy, of oxford, i.
spending some time with her aunts, Mrs
Jennie Whiteford, and Misses Mccoy.
The Cecil Farmers Club was entertain
ed last Wednesday at the home of Mr.
Joseph Scarborough, Pleasant Hill.
Mrs. Ellen Tosh and Mrs. Mary Hind
man have returned from a pleasant visit
with Lancaster county relatives.