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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25
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KEYS do not bring two or even three times the
eight cents that Uncle Sans expert has set down
a figure that will yield profit or course
the farmer who sell his turkeys direct 10
housewives can get from 25 cents per pound up
according to the state of the market and the
quality OF the fowl-but even the growers VINO
market through commission merchants, as most
of them do, ought to net from 16 to 20 cents per
pound providing the sales agent is not allowed
TO pocket more than his share of the sales price
OF course. for the grower to net 20 or "a cents d
pound, 1t is necessary to have the choice, specai-
ly fattened turkeys that bring topnotch prices
in the markets catering to the wealthy class III
the large cities
Recent years have witnessed change in the
methods of shipping turkeys to market Many
fowl are yet hauled to town. in days OF old, IN
the farmers wagon but the largest share OF the
turkeys for city markets shipped by ex-
press. Just at Thanksgiving time when turkeys
are coming to market in carload lots many of
the birds make the journey by fast freight but
under such conditions a man must be sent along
with each load feed the birds. that in
the end it is likely to be just as cheap to send
the birds by express, the transit thus being ac-
compshed in few hours and no feeding en-
route being necessary. To carry out the present
day policy of haste in transferring the turkeys
from the farms to the dinner tables Of the folk
in towns and cities, find special automobile
trucks waiting at the railroad stations to receive
the Grated birds they unloaded from the
cars. and these motors rush the turkeys without
loss of time the commission houses, hotels or
other destinations A few years ago car load
of live turkeys shipment OF such unusual
size to comment Nowadays such con-
signments are handled by the hundreds at
Thanksgiving time. and a load of live tur-
keys was, on one occasion, sent from New York
to San Francisco the rental of the special for
this journey amounting to $40. In Chicago there
are dealers who receive dozen loads OF tur-
keys a day at Thanksgiving time and as many as
$4,000 birds have been received in that city in
one day at the height Of the rush to stock larders
for Thanksgiving
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1t must be admitted. however. that the bronze
variety of turkey not only holds the post of honor
because of its size and its rich plumage but Also
in the estimation of many epicuTes because OF lts
flavor as well. There is no doubt that the size Of
the bronze variety-its standard weight ranges
from 16 to SO pounds-is to be attributed to the
fact that the birds of this family originated from
a cross between the wild and the tame turkey
For that matter. the wild turkey Of North Amer
lea was the ancestor of all present-day do
mestic turkeys, but the crosses which have
been made in the case OF the bronze variety have
been particularly fortunate in inducing mammoth
size However, one of the officials Of the depart
ment of agriculture recently declared that the
bronze turkey had been developed too much in
the direction OF size, and If he convert the
turkey raisers to his way of thinking we may
see years hence era OF smaller bronze
turkeys of even finer favor than those regarding
which such enthusiasm has been manifested by
lovers of the good things Of life
OF course the vaunted bronze variety Is not the
whole thing in turkeydom for there are six other
standard varieties. the branches of the family in
addition to the bronze being, the Narragansett,
the bun the slate the white, and the black.
Many people who think that have been
joying pretty appetizing turkey from time out OF
mind may be surprised to learn that the prestige
of the turkey article of food was seriously
threatened few years ago through carelessness
and lack of foresight in breeding methods Not
much said about 1t. except in the poultry
papers and at the conventions of poultry raisers.
but the menace sufficient to arouse the more
progressive turkey raisers with the result that
they mended their ways. put a ban on inbreed-
ing and went In for the purebred standard
bred turkey with the welcome outcome that rich.
new, vigorous blood made its influence felt in
infusing strength and vigor in turkey focks all
over the country
In the case of growers who have had the bene-
fit of enough experience to qualify them for the
work, turkey raising is. under favorable condi-
tions, a highly profitable occupation No other
kind of live stock vii return so large pr9ht to
the successful producer will poultry. and tur-
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fatten In prime condition. Such weather condi-
tions also tighten the of the farmer who
does not devote his entire attention to turkeys
and who usually has many other responsibil
ties that he is mighty glad when the turkeys can
shift for themselves-to say nothing of the bene
fit to his pocketbook. These farmers and poul
try raisers, it may be added, about the only
classes In national community who never
need give thought to bird for the home table
on Thanksgiving There is always some sort OF
turkey for the gathering round the festive board
at the homestead. We may digress for moment.
too, to add that In late years there has come a
great change In sentiment the part Of many
of the farmers as to the Thanksgiving turkeys
for their tables. In days gone by there
was often disposition to regard almost any old
gobbler sufii cent for the home folks All the
choice birds sent to market because they
would bring the best prices, and the farmer and
his household not infrequently had to put up
with the leavings. as 1t were Latterly. however.
as greater prosperity has come to SO many OF
the farmers there is growing disposition to re-
gard the best none too good for the kings of
the SOIL and this applies to turkeys as to every
thing else. Consequently 1t is usual for the
progressive farmer to retain of his tenderest
birds for the kth and kin that break bread with
him on Thanksgiving, and not infrequently the
chosen bird has been singled out from the others
long in advance and Is specially fattened in ac-
cordance with the tastes Of the family.
There has been much discussion on the part OF
the public in recent years regarding the compare
tive scarcity of small turkeys-that is six eight
pound birds-in the Thanksgiving market. There
is diff Guilty in fixing the responsibility for this
disappearance of the small turkeys 1t Is due to
the growing tendency among turkey raisers to
devote their best efforts to the bronze" variety
of fowl-the largest variety of the bird The
lure of the American love Of bigness has made
itself felt in the turkey realm and the 30 to 36
pound birds which have attracted much atten-
ton at fashionable hotels and banquet boards
have come to be regarded as the most desirable
specimens of that fowl which becomes for
day each year national bird.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25

keys constitute the most profitable class OF ppu
try If properly handled. AS matter OF fact
from the time the turkey is six weeks old he
virtually makes his livelihood wandering
around and eating bugs grasshoppers waste
grain and other eatabes that If not an actual pest
are useless to the farmers To be sure, some ol
the fancy turkey rasers credited with tatten
ing their Thanksgiving offerings on milk ana
chestnuts and other delicacies, but they get for
such fancy fowl prices sufficiently higher than the
regular quotation to recompense them for their
trouble
An expert who recently made an investigation
of the turkey raising industry on behalf OF the
limited States government declares that turkeys
can If grown in a favorable locality, be made to
return a profit to the growers If sold as low as
eight cents per pound live weight, whereas II
they bring three or four cents per pound above
that figure as they usually do, the turkey grower
should feel we'll satisfied with his occupation.
Now as matter of fact, there are few sections
of the country where at Thanksgiving time Tar
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25
In Strange Company.

The Visitor-And what is that gray
stone structure over there?
The Courier-Zat ees ze armory for
re soldiers.
The Visitor All, yes. And that
long. low building that looks like
train shed-what is that?
The Courier-Zat ees ze arsenal.
The VISITOR see And what is the
big factory with the immense smoke
stack?
The Courier-Zat ees re gr-a-reat
iron works where is made re big gun
an re shot an re she'll
The Visitor-And that peculiar look
ing structure across the river-the
one with the rounded roof
The Courier-Zat ees ze powder
magazine.
The Visitor-And what is this mag
nificent marble structure with its won
derful dome and countless columns?
The Courier-Oh, Zat ees only ze
palace of peace - Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
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ated at one end and sewed. tapping
each other, on to cloth framework
that exactly fits the interior of the
garment
No one can be found in Lander who
can give any clue to the identity of
the owner Of the strange suit or ar
NOR. 1t is thought by many that 1t is
relic OF the days OF the Overland
mail and was worn by some one who
feared attack from Indians and that II
came to Lander in the early days.
Others believe 1t belonged to some
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25
Business Instinct Strong.

photographer tells as a joke on
himself that a woman, accompanied
by a little boy, come into his studio
the other day. Il want my pickcher
took" she said. Il see that you take
pickchers for four dollars a dozen this
week, so l come fer mine. And l
want this little boy took in the same
pickers with me-" Yes, madam
but, of course, we make an extra
charge outside this special rate when
two pictures are taken at once" "Oh."
says the lady, but I'll keep the boy
in my lap. That's the way do in the
street cars, and nobody ever says
anything"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25
BRAIN WORKER.
Must Have the Kind of Food That
Nourishes Brain.

Il am a literary man whose nervous
energy Is great part Of my stock in
trade, and ordinarily / have little pa
tience with breakfast foods and the
extravagant claims made OF them. But
| cannot withhold my acknowledge
ment of the debt that owe to Crate
Nuts food.
Il discovered long ago that the very
bulkiness of the ordinary diet was not
calculated to give one clear head.
the power of sustained, accurate think
ing. l always felt heavy and sluggish
in mind as well as body after eating
the ordinary meal, which diverted the
blood from the brain to the digestive
apparatus.
Il tried foods easy of digestion, but
found them usually deficient in nutri-
ment experimental with many break
fast foods and they. too, proved un-
satisfactory, till reached Grape-Nuts.
And then the problem was solved.
"Grape-Nuts agreed with me per-
fectly from the beginning. satisfying
my hunger and supplying the nutri-
ment that SO many other prepared
foods lack.
Il had not been using 1t very long
before found that was turning out
an unusual quantity and quality OF
work. Continued use has demonstrate
ed to my entire satisfaction that
Grape-Nuts food contains the elements
needed by the brain and nervous sys-
TEN of the hard working public wri-
ter" Name given by Postum Co.. Bat.
tie Creek, Mich.
There's a reason" and 1t is ex-
planned in the little book, The Road
to Wellville," in pkgs.
Ever read the above letterf A new
one appears from dime to time. They
interest.
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PHYSICIAN ADVISES
CUTlCURA REMEDIES

-Four years ago I had places break
out on my wrist and on my shin which
would itch and burn by spells, and
scratching them would not seem to
give any relief. When the trouble first
began, my wrist and shin itched like
poison. | would scratch those places
until they would bleed before | could
get any relief Afterwards the places
would scale over, and the flesh un-
derneath would look red and feversh.
Sometimes it would begin to itch until
1t would waken me from my sleep.
and l would have to go through the
scratching ordeal again.
Our physician pronounced 1t dry
eczema" l used an ointment which
the doctor gave me, but it did no good.
Then he advised me to try the Cuti-
cura Remedies. AS this trouble has
been in our family for years, and is
considered hereditary. l felt anxious
to try to head it off. l got the Cuu-
cura Soap, Ointment and Pills, and
they seemed to be just what l needed.
"The disease was making great
headway on my system until / got
the Cuticura Remedies which have
cleared my skin of the great pest.
From the time the eczema healed four
years ago, until now, l have never felt
any of its pest, and I am thankful to
the Cuticura Soap and Ointment which
certainly cured me. l always use the
Cuticura Soap for toilet, and | hope
other sufferers from skin diseases will
use the Cuticura Soap and Ointment"
| tSigned) Irven Hutchison, Three Riy.
ers, Mich, Mar. 16, 1911. Although
Cuticura Soap and Ointment are sold
by druggists and dealers everywhere,
sample of each, with 32page book.
will be mailed free on application to
| "Cuticura," Dept. IT X, Boston.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25


ditions throughout the
spring. summer and au-
tumn have a most import
ant bearing upon the tur-
key crop at the end OF
November. For instance.
If a wet spring be encoun-
tered great numbers OF
the young turkeys suffer.
In some instances they
are aim ost lit e a l y
drowned out" The au'
tumn is a yet more
crucial time in the tur'
key-raising industry. A
open autumn, even II II
be mild, is fairly auspf
cious, but the ideal condi'
ton is found in cool.
crisp, bracing weather
which inspires the tur-
keys to roam in search OF
food and causes them to
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25
Coat of Mail in Garment

treasure coat and that 1t contained
gold coin. When he lifted 1t out OF
the box 1t gave forth metallic rattle
He slit one of the pockets and dtscov-
cred that between the serge and the
heavy silk lining was concealed COM
plete suit OF steel armor. The steel
plates are two inches square. six
teenth OF an inch in thickness. pertor-
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25

While rummaging in some boxes to
which he had fallen heir from for
nner tenant of the house he lives In at
Lander. Wyo., Pat Curry came across
what appeared to be an ordinary blue
serge coat. He tried to haul 1t from
the box and 1t required both hands to
get 1t out.
Curry at first thought he had found
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25
The Soldiers Wit.

veteran OF the Civil war. having
received from the government a new
cork leg in place of the one lost in
battle perpetrated this witticism in
his return letter of thanks:
"'Tis sweet to be remembered 9or
what l have done."-Lippincott'
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25

one who had mountain feud on his
hands and feared an ambush by the
enemy.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25

Smile on wash day. That's when You use
Red Cross Bag Blue. Clothes whittier than
snow. All grocers.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25

the peach CROP early in the season. 1A
plains in a measure why many farsighted ei't
zens 10 whom a few cents per pound difference
in price is ever source OF worry now make !.
a practice to order their Thanksgiving turke.
long in advance and it explains. too, wny many VI
the turkey buyers who handle the pIos on-
large scale begin their rounds Oh lne po.l.. p,
,arn,s earlier in the season than once their
wont and keep close tab the growing fowl
This scouting" by the purveyors OF our prlh-
cipal Thanksgiving delicacy is a wise move Tor.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25
lenses.

Teacher-Tommie, what is the fu
ture of Il give?'
Tommie-"You take.'-Life.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25

The man who is envious of evil
doers will soon be one himself.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25

Miss Antique have so much on
my mind | wish l knew what to do
for relief.
Miss Caustique-Why not remove
your switch?
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25
RAISING TURKEYS TOR - 4
THANKSGIVING !. u

HIS ia the season Of the year when
the prospects for the turkey crop
outweigh almost all other questions
in the minds not only OF produce
men. but In the estimation OF the
great mass OF householders, Inc
supply. and consequently the prices
of turkeys have tiuctuateo SO "iue'
ly in different years within the past
decade or two that. there is always
an uncertainty in the minds OF the
ultimate consumers akin TO 'na'
mystery that Invariably envelopes
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25
Here's Proof

Ms. c. NJ. Do~ker of Johannesburg.
Mich, writes -" Sloan's Linimen, IS
the bes, medicine In the world. 1t has
relieved me Of Neuralgia. Those pains
have all gone and can truly say your
Lniment did step them"
MIR. Andrew r. Lear OF 90 Cay Street,
Cumberland. Nd, writes :-"I have
used Sloan's Lsniment for Neuralgia
and certainly do praise it very much"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25
Stops
Pains

Sloan's Liniment has a
soothing effect on, the
nerves. 1t stops neural
gia and sciatica pains in
stantly.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1911-01-27
"Shall The People or The
Interests Control
Our P olitics?"

The second primary for the purpose of choosing
United States Senator will be held January 31st.
Nathan P Bryan and William A. Blount will be
the candidates in that primary.
The issue is now clearly defined and is not new
to this campaign but is the DID, old question
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1911-01-27
WHY?

A candidate for office is always ir
the light,
And those who do the voting have al
ways had the right
TO ask as many questions as they ev-
erlasting please,
And the one that's very troublesome
seeks Blount with every breeze;
"Why he puts the joker in the Jim
Crow Law"
From Farm and store and shop, from
Escambia down to Dade,
From every crossroads village, from
forest and from glade,
Comes rustling, rolling through the
State to Pensacola Bay;
The words that all the boys are a SIX
ing Mister Blount to say:
"Wny he put the joker in the Jim
Crow Law"
And when the votes are counted, an d
when the battles done,
And when the news is spread that the
common people won;
From far-off Pensacola we will hear
the mournful cry
OF Blount and all his corp'rate clients
asking, asking, Why?
"Why he put the joker in the jim
Crow Law"
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1911-01-27
WALTON.

H. U. Bonnet and j. j. Tiele visited
st. Lucia inlet last Sunday.
w. F. Wolfe, of Eden, was the guest
of w. Fl. Lennard at lunch on Sunday.
Mrs. LeTourneau, Eden, and Mrs.
Ireland, Jensen, were warmly received
by their many Walton friends on Tues
day.
j. j. Tiele entertained number of
friends, both ladies' and gentlemen, Fri
day evening, Mrs. X. E. Schuyler as
chaperone.
Mrs. McMulen, Eden, and her friend
Mrs. Merwin, of Connecticut, were in
town for few short visits the early
part of the week
Mr.. and Mrs. John Halloes returned
Sunday evening from a short wedding
trip, and for the present are sojourning
at Capt. Andrews.
Capt. j. H. Andrews has been har-
vesting the oranges and pomelos at
Wildale the past week. Some nice,
solid fruit was the output.
j. j. Tiele has been making some very
noticeable Improvements to his house
and grounds. He has, also, the past
week, shipped many crates of pines.
Quite delegation of young people
attended the social at the Mid-Rivers
Country club, Tuesday evening of last
week, for the benefit of All Saints
church at Waveland. Amusements of
various kinds was the order of the even
ing. Coffee and cake was served and
nice little stipend was gathered. which
was gladly received by those handling
the church funds.
Through the kindness of Mr.. and Mrs.
F. G. McMullen, Mr.. and Mrs. Sauer-
sten, Miss Sauersten, Miss Myrtle Sau-
ersten and Miss England were given
the opportunity of day at the inlet,
batting hooks for the finny tribea day
that was delightfully."- filled with much
enjoyment in throwing in and drawing
out the hook that was sure to bring out
a prize.
Several of the younger element braved
a rough ride on the river Tuesday even
ing in order to attend the entertain
ment in the Improvement Hall at Fort
Pierce, this being the first evening
of the Lyceum course. They were
well pleased, and did not regret their
efforts to be among those having the
privilege of listening to the character
studies from life by this celebrated de-
lineatOr.
The homestead seekers that have been
in town for several days are very en-
thusiastc in regard to Florda's most
wonderful resources of climate and soil,
it's never ending beauties of nature,
both on land and water. Coming from
a State where the mercury had already
reached zero, they could well appreci
ate the difference in temperature The
latest arrivals were under the guidance
of F. S. Waters, who is employed by
the Franklin Land Company.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1911-01-27
Tax Asse Q. ore Notice

will be at the following places for
the purpose Of assessing taxes for 1911.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1911-01-27
Every Mother

is or should be worried when the little
ones have a cough or cold. 1t may
lead to Group or pleurisy or pneumonia
then to something more serious.
Billiards. Horehound Syrup will cure
the trouble at once and prevent any
complication. Sold by st, Lucie Drug Co.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1911-01-27

HE REAL ISSUE
"Shall The People or The
Interests Control
Our P olitics?"
The second primary for the purpose of choosing
United States Senator will be held January 31st.
Nathan P. Bryan and William A. Blount will be
the candidates in that primary
The issue is now clearly defined and is not new
to this campaign, but is the old, old question
Shall the People or the Cor
porations and Special Interests
Control our Politics?
There is no objection to corporations, so long as
they are corporations only, nor to railroads, so long
as they do not attempt more than to be railroads.
But when the railroads, corporations and special
interests attempt to control governmental affairs
there is a very grave and serious objection.
This government, State and Federal, belongs to
the people of this state and nation. The people,
oil
and encouraged the organization of corporations for
business purposes.
That is right and proper, because in that way
the manufacture, transportation and sale Of goods
and other lawful businesses can be more advantage
ously carried on.
But when the corporations created by the peo-
pie, and given privileges by them, and existing by
their will, attempt and ina measure succeed to
troll the government which the function of the peo-
pie, they usup and powers of ther creators
Bryan f.; :;;; {: ::: s g; ;s :: +:
control Of politics and government. He was born
that way, and has never, for single day, deviated
from that course.
ID Has for rs years, been the
DlOu1C attorney for the corporate
interests, and sympathized
with and helped them in politics. The fair and only
reasonable presumption is that he will continue to
do as he has done.
Bryan is about to conclude an active, aggressive
fight for the nomination in the second primary.
Backed by the outstanding Democracy of Florida he
will win, and he will win on this ISSUE
Shall the People or the Cor
DOratiOns and Snecia1 Tntnrests