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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-09-19
Champion English Shire.

female, it should, when the time
comes, be bred to pure-bred sire Of
the same breed as the original sire,
and this plan of breeding should be
continued, cross after cross, until five
or six top-crosses of the same pure
draft breed blood having been put on
the progeny is practically pure bred
of the breed used in it's making.
There should never be the slightest
deviation from this plan of breeding.
Had there been in France we would
not have the modern Percherons of
today; and mixed breeding, such as
has characterized American opera
tions. would have absolutely prevent
ed the origination and perpetuation Of
the Clydesdale, Shire, Suffolk or Bel
gian breeds. Selection and some mix
ing in blood had to be followed in the
early origination of these breeds, but
it is no longer necessary and now
would be ruinous. Then, too, the sire
must be sound, and throughout the
entire operation of horse breeding, as
we have seen, adequate feeding must
be the rule.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-09-19
The House Fly.

The open season of the house fly is
here once more, and it behooves us
to resume early and with renewed
energy the campaign against this
dangerous insect begun last year.
Cleanliness is the most effective.
weapon in the war upon this carrie :
of disease, cleanliness in the home and
the stable, in streets and alleys, above
all in places where foodstuffs are pre-
pared for the market or placed an
sale. Bakeshops, meatshops and the
kitchens of restaurants should be tho
concern of every citizen, not of the
board of health alone. Fly hunting Is
repulsive; prevention in the proper
places, ruthlessly enforced when nee
essary, will ultimately do away with
its necessity. No doubt the various
public and voluntary bodies that last
year undertook, directed and encour-
aged the war upon this disseminator
of typhoid fever will take the field this
season In ample time The warnings
issued by them early in 1911 and the
methods suggested met with crafty
ing prompt reply. The whole country
was made fully aware of the danger
that turks in the sticky feet of these
scavengers. A word in time should
suffice for the season that is before us
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-09-19
POINTERS FOR DUCK RAIsERs
pekIn 10 Great Layer, but Dces Not
Possess FIrmness Of Flesh Of
the AyIesbury.

The market price for duck feathers
ls about half that for goose feath-
ers.
In France the term "duckling" is
applied to birds hatched the previous
season, and not the present year, as
in this country.
In England 1t is claimed that while
the Pekin is not great layer, 1t has
not the fineness of flesh nor the early
maturity Of the Aylesbury.
The /Cayuga, the only American va
riety, furnishes a meat of fine flavor,
but on account of its black plumage
makes a very unattractive appearance
when dressed. The French epicures
greatly appreciate the high quality of
the Cayuga. This is about the only
American product that we are not
overly proud of.
The great secret of fattening duck
lings is to begin early, and this can
only be attained by keeping the stock
duck young. In practice it is not profit
able to keep the stock ducks more
than two years.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-09-19
Page Was Too Busy.

At pne of Empress GATHERINGS pri-
vate parties. when she was as usual
walking about from card table to card
table looking at the players. she sud
denly rang the bell for her page, but
he did not come; she looked agitated
and impatient, and rang again, but still
no page appeared. At length she left
the room, and did not again return;
and all the players wondered what the
late of the poor page might be. Short
ly after, however, someone, having oc-
casion to go into the antechamber of
the pages. found a party Of them at
cards, and the empress seated at the
table playing with them.
She had found that the page she
rang for was so interested In the game
that he could not leave 1t to attend tc
her summons; 30 she had quietly TAX
en- his hard for him, to play 1t out
xhile he went on the errand :,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-09-19
CONTINUANCE TO SAVE LABOR
Excellent Device for Harvesting and
Embarrassing Horse-Prevents
Straps From Tangling.

A device for Harvesting and un-
harnessing horses is described and
illustrated in the Iowa. Homestead by
j. F. Forest and which he has in use
on his own farm, 1t consists of $-
inch rod threaded and tightened with
burrs and inserted between the joists
above the horse, similar to manure
carrier cable. There are awning pull
leys fastened together in pair SO
that one pulley runs on the three
eighths rod, and the other has a rope
run through 1t with two hooks tied
in so that there is an end of rope
hanging below each hook. These
hooks are tied in according to the
height of the horse, one hook being
clear up to the pulley and the other
to hook into the hame ring or strap.
pull the other end of the ropes which
lifts the names clear of the horse and
hook the other hook in hame ring or
strap. The back pad and breeching
are lifted in the same manner, one
hook to lift the back pad and the
other can be used above the breech-
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-09-19
Milk Pitcher of Six Millions.

"The sight of one of his good cows
standing under a tree down the lane
at milking time would throw the moo
ern dairyman into a fever" writes
Charles White in the current issue Of
Harper's Weekly. "The harmless,
necessary cow of these enlightened
times stands in her highly hygienic
stall, which is floored with concrete
and frequently scrubbed. The COW
herself is curried and brushed every
day. Where is the haymow? Gone;
gone with the milkmaid, the dodo. and
the aux into the obsolete past. One
listens in vain around the barn for the
old slogan, git over thar, gol ding
ye!' with the accompanying bump OF
the knee against old bossy's ribs All
that has gone out. too. Cruelty Is cost
ly. Kindness pays. In these days oi
conservation the man who mistreati
animals is picking his boss pocket"
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-09-19
BOARDED AN ICEBERG.
The Floating island That Wrecked .
Ship Saved Its Crew.

Curious indeed was the experience of
with an iceberg. The Hansa struck
an ice island in latitude 81 degrees a
little before midnight In a freezing
gale. The impact carried her bow far
up on the berg and imbedded Ii firmly
In the ice. Her back was broken by
the force of the collision and before
morning was wrenched away from the
forward part by the battering seas
and sank.
When the Hansa struck the boats
were lowered, but only one escaped
being swamped after pulling away
from the doomed ship. 1t was soon
found. however. that this boat was
leaking and that no amount of baillng
would keep it afloat more than few
hours, so the mate in command of it
made for the berg and succeeded in
climbing up on II to q place of tenn
porary safety. From the broken tim
bers of the Kansas bow the casta ways
built rude shelter and shared sea
birds to exc out the scanty supplies
they had been able to save from the
ship.
AS the ice island drifted farther
south into warmer waters and began
perceptibly to shrink the shipwrecked
men were prey to constant fear that
the melting mass might turn turtle any
time and precipitate them all In the
sea, from which 1t had so providential-
ly saved them. Also they feared it
might "calve" and the part breaking
away from the main bulk might carry
them with it to destruction. The con-
slant grinding and groaning of the
great ice raft filed their hearts with
constant terror, and the deserted seas
added to their despair.
But the berg held together for eight
months, and the Hansas men travelled
$50 miles before they were finally pick
ed up in latitude Al degrees, suffering
from frostbites and hunger, but other
wise no worse for their long exposure.
New York Press.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-09-19
WEST POINT CADETS.
Their Education Costs the Government
About $500 Each.

About $500 Each.
The selection of West Point as the
place for the National Military acade-
my was due to its advantages from
military viewpoint, for its rugged
beauty and its severe climate were
calculated to be beneficial in the foun-
dation of that sort of character so
essential to successful officer.
The academy was formally opened
on July 4. 1902, with ten cadets and
FIVE officers as instructors. Its success
is said to be due to the administrative
ability Of General Sylvanus Thayer,
who became its superintendent in 1917
and served as such for sixteen years
This officer is known as the father of
West Point"
A cadets education costs the govern
ment about $780, AN cadets are on
the same footing. The pay of cadet
is 5000 per year and ore ration per day
or commutation thereof at 80 cents per
day. The total is about $709.50, to
commence with his admission to the
academy. Immediately after his ad
mission the young man must spend
$160 for uniforms.
After graduation the cadet is eligible
to the rank of second lieutenant and
is appointed to whatever branch of
the service his record entities him
Those who are highest in class honors
are generally appointed to the engi-
neer corps.-Leslies.
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Polite and Tactful.

The mayor of French town had,
In accordance with the regulations, to
make out a passport for a rich and
highly respectable lady Of his acquaint-
ance, who. in spite OF slight dis
figurement, was very vain of her per-
sonal appearance. His native polite
ness prompted him to gloss over the
defect, and after a moments refec-
ton he wrote among the items of per-
sonal description, Eyes dark, beauti-
full, tender. expressive, but one Of them
missing"
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-09-19
COMBAT PoULTRY-YARD FOES
noyance Caused by Insect Par
asites-How to Control.
(By GEORGE M. TURPIN.)

By GEORGE M TURPIN.)
Insect parasites are the cause Of
great deal of annoyance and loss to
poultrymen. Some essential measures
for their control are:
Have the poultry houses separated
from all other farm buildings.
Have all of the interior fixtures of
the poultry houses, such as roost-
poles. nest boxes, feed hoppers.
dropping boards, ETC., removable SO
that every part of the interior can
be readily cleaned and sprayed
Keep a good dust bath to which the
fowls may have access at all times
of the day. Common road dust with
fine ashes and powdered sulphur or
air-slacked lime added is excellent.
The road dust should be gathered
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p0uLRRYNlNEsS

Desirable eggs are said to weigh
about "a ounces to the dozen,
If hens develop the feather.pulling
habit send them to market at once.
1t is as an egg producer that the In
dian Runner duck has gained the most
fame.
Poultry balance their own rations II
they are given wide variety of feeds
to select from.
Eggs that cost 26 cents per dozen
will bring 81 to IS when hatched and
sold as broilers.
II is usually mere guesswork to tell
the age of a hen by her appearance
after she has passed the pullet stage.
A hen over two years old Ia At
only for the pot and to mother chick
ems. She is past her profitable laying
days.
All young stock on hand now that
you do not intend to keep through
the coming winter should be mar
koted.
After hens are through laying they
should be sold to the butcher unless
they are needed for breeders next
season.
Goose eggs require from twenty
eight to thirty-two days to hatch, 40
cording to variety and method OF
hAtching.
Hens. when thys cease laying. fatten
very easily and fat hen II thrifty
candidate Tor all kinds OF poultry
! diseases.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-09-19
TURKEYS THRIVE ON ALFALFA
braska Utilized by Ranchman for
Breeding of Birds.

A Nebraska ranchman has more
than 200 acres of wild land, too dry
for cultivation without irrigation. and
makes good living by raising tur-
keys.
A small creek runs through the
place and along its sides grow some
cottonwood trees.
About 200 acres of this farm has
been sown, TO alfalfa, and in spite of
the absence of much rain 1t thrives
very we'll
The old ranch owner raises from
500 to 1,2o0 turkeys every year, and
about the only care he gives them Is
to feed them alfalfa.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-09-19
A Scotch "Bull."

General Wade constructed military
roads in the highlands of Scotland. An
obelisk was constructed to commemo-
rate his achievements on which was
inscribed the following bull" intend
ed to distinguish between natural
tracks and made roads:
Had you seen these roads before they
were made
You would lift up your hands and bless
General Wade.
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she NHopsd" For Their Happiness.

The Newly Wed-Edith did the hate
fullest thing at our reception. and I'll
never forgive her. Cousin Jane-Why,
what could it be? The Newly We'd
She addressed Charles in the most
plying manner and said. II hope you'll
be happy" The way she uttered that
word hope was positively unbear-
able.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-09-19

ing. TIE harness now hangs above
the horse and is showed back out of
the way against the wall. To harness
up the horse the hames are pulled
ahead and are hanging ready to be
lowered again in position on the
horse. After becoming accustomed
to it device of this kind saves lift
ing and the harness does not get
tangled up.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-09-19
The Misery of Il.

Reporter-lts terrible sensation. is
1t not. Mrs. Yippery, to be bound and
ragged? Victim (of burglarious vista
toni Why. it's simply awful. young
man! For more than half an hour l
couldn't talk word!-Chicago Trib-
une
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ASSUMING That.

Brown-What reason have you for
hating Blank? Smith Well. you see,
he's relative of mine. and Brown
Yes, yes. | know, but what other rea-
sonf-Harper's Bazaar.
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wiIIis's Question.

"Pa. was Job a doctor"
"Not that | know Of"
Then why do people have 30 much
10 say about the patients OF Jobr'-
Boston Transcript.
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during dry weather for use during
the winter.
Spray the coops and fixtures with
a good whitewash twice each year,
adding two pounds Of salt and one
fourth gallon Of crude carbolic acid
to every fifty gallons of the spraying
mixture.
Setting hens should have access to
good dust bath such as mentioned
above. If lice are found later Gun the
chicks, rub lard in the feathers of
the head and throat, and in bad
cases, also under the wings.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-09-19

The practically barren Hawaiian
Island Of Lanai will be reclaimed by
water conservation scheme and de-
voted to sugar best culture.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-09-19
FREE BOOK

500 Page Book free, on the Treatment
and Care of Horses, Cattle Sheep, Dogs,
Hogs and Poultry, also Stable Chart ia
hang up, mailed Free
For Every Living Thing on the Farm
Humphreys Veterinary Specifics.
A. A. For FEVERs. Milk Fever. Lung Fever,
d. b. For sPRAINs. Lameness. Rheumatism.
&. C. For SORE Throat, Epizootic. Distempes.
D. d. For WORMS, Bots. Grubs.
z. E. For COUGHS. Colds. Influenza.
r. F. For COLIC, BelIyache. Diatrhea.
G.. G. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
II. II. For KIDNEY and Bladder disorders.
l. 1. For SKIN DISEASES. Mango. Eruptions,
J. X. For BAD CONDITION. INDIGESTION.
At druggists or sent prepaid on receipt
of price. 60 cts. each.
HUMPHREYS HoMEo. MEDICINE CO., Corner
'v'iam AID Ann Streets. New York.
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Value Of Hoo..

No stock upon the farm is more
quickly turned to money thaa the
hog.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-02-19
SAYREvlLLE

Lizzie Week, of Hart street, who
was seriously sick for ON time. IL
up and around again.
Arthur f. Esser, OF Smith street,
was a South River visitor Friday.
Justice OF the Peace Charles EN-
gelhardt, of Main street, who was
injured by q falling plank about q
week ago, has resumed his position
as carpenter In South River.
John Krug, of Main street, who
was burned severely by q blow torch
exploding last Monday, Is doing con-
siderably well.
Philip Farley, Of lever Sayrevills,
was a South River visitor Frinay.
Rtcherd Meyer, of Hart street,
was a South River visitor Friday.
The bowling game bstween the
Independents and the Hassans on
Wednesday night was won by the
Hassans. Both clubs are from sayrs-
willie.
Edward Theis, who spent the
week wIth his mother on Main street,
returned to his home in New York
Thursday.
Anita Weischadei, OF Main street,
was a Perth Amboy visitor Thursday.
Anna Gilfoyfe. Of Main street, was
q Perth Amboy visitor Thursday.
James KnuM, OF Classen's lane,
was i South River visitor Friday.
MRS. Martin Fisher. OF Hart street,
Ia iii at her home. She has q touSll
sos grip.
Charles Ahrlats az M
wMz E0lth River visitor {
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-02-19
A ROMANCE OF
MAN
Charles StrayIey Will Soon
End Bachelor Days.

HeImetta, Feb. f9:--As stated In
these columns q few weeks ago, Charles
Strayley was going 10 terminate his
bachelor "a existence by getting married.
At that time ths object Of his affee-
itions was unknown. He has since re-
vealed that 1.-THE woman that at last
faifiis by dreams OF an ideal wife, Is
Mrs. Graham Of Brooklyn. There Is a
little romanticism attached to this en-
Igagement. About 4 month and q half
ago Mr.. Strayley went to pay his last
respects to the late Mrs. Andrew Lind
stem, of Jamesburg, formerly Lillian
Bennett, daughter of William $. Ben
nett. At the funeral he met Mrs. era
ham, who Is connected with the Ben
nett family my marriage, Mrs Graham's
son Walter marrying Mr.. Bennett g
daughter Mamie.
Mr.. Bennett introduced Mr., Stryley
to the woman who now controls his
future destiny. The rest OF the story
can be surmised; he asked permission
to call during which call the question
was popped. Public discussion has
said that Mr.. strayley is o happy vic
tim of Leap year.
Mrs. Thomas Began, formerly Of
Spotswood, who fer the past three years
has been keeping house for Mr.. Stray
ley viii give up the keys of the house
to the new mistress upon her arrival
and viii again make a home for her
husband and grown sons.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-02-19
SPOTSW0OD

Mayor A, B. Appleby and Borough
Clerk George w. DeVoe were New
Brunswick visitors today on borough
matters.
Miss Emma Beebe. of West Spots
wood. is employed by Reynolds
Brothers, Of Perth Amboy.
Phillip Hoertz, of New York. spent
the weekend here visiting his wife,
formerly Miss Rigler, of this place.
Mrs. Hoertz is Ill and has been ad-
yised by @ New York physician to re-
side In the country.
The ladies of the Reformed church
will give a chicken supper La the
basement OF the church on Thursday
night. Washington's Birthday. The
supper is of an annual nature and Is
called "a Martha Washington sup
per- Plenty of good things to eat
and a dandy time is the assurance OF
the committee. /.
Miss Grace Edna Hodapp, third
daughter OF Postmaster and Mrs.
Joseph Hodapp, ST., formerly assist
ant principal Of the Jamesburg pub
lie school, will be married at high
noon wednesday to Oliver X. still
we'll, of Tennent. formerly of this
place. The wedding will be cere-
monfzed at the bride-efeet's resi-
dence, in Main street, with only I'M
mediate relatives In attendance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-02-19
HAD CLOSE CALL
IN JAMESBURG
Kenneth Edwards Had Hat
Shot From His Head.
IpscsoI to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
J~amesburg, Feb. 19.-The thrill
ling experience of having your hat
shot from the top of your head and
yet escape being killed, Was had by
Kenneth Edwards. son OF MI. and
Mrs. H. A. Edwards. With several
other members of the local gun club,
Kenneth went for a practice shoot
Saturday afternoon and In the abb
sence of John Conoyer, the regular
operator of the trap, Edwards took
his turn In operating the machine.
Edward Apologize took his place on
the firing line, and while waiting
for the adjustment of the machine
his gun WAS accidentally discharged.
In horror the VIII lie crowd rushed
forward to see what had happened.
But before they had reached the pit
Edwards rose to his feet and hold
ing his head told them that she was
not dead" and to keep on shooting
as his mother might think some
thing wrong IL the shooting ceased,
as he live close by. Several hand
kerchiefs were procured and he was
taken to the office OF DR.. II. d.
zandt where the injury was dressed.
The gun was a new harmerless al
fair and was owned by Reuben Ga
briel and ia guaranteed to shoot
through an inch board at the dis
.tanee 1t was shot from the trap, 48
feet.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-02-19
METUCHEN

Mr.. Sampson entertained his
brother from Plainaeld over the
holiday.
Miss Such is visiting her sister,
Mrs. T. Pearse.
Miss Ethel Morris entertained ten
of her young friends Monday after
noon by giving a valentine party.
Mrs. STEELE Manning gave q lunch
con Wednesday to a few OF her
friends.
The valentine bridge party at the
club house Tuesday evening was 9
very delightful and successful affair,
After a lively contest prizes were
awarded Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Nc
| Kenzfe and MIR. Howard Bloomfield.
served at eleven, presided owe by
Mesdames johnson and Clark. Mrs.
| Vesn was hostess.
Mrs. George Silzer will give the
last bridge party OF % series TO about
twelve of her friends Tuesday after
noon. Mrs. Silzer, assisted by her
mother, has entertained four after
Moons, most delightfully."-, and a num-
Der of pretty prizes were given.
The Afternoon Bridge Club was
entertained Wednesday afternoon by
Mrs. FL. B. Johnson, of Hillside ave-
nue.. Most of the members were
present and pretty prizes were cap
tured by Miss BonneII and Miss Mar
tory Shankel. Salad and sandwich
es were served with five o'clock tea.
The next meeting will be with Mrs.
Hunt.
Mrs. Thomas Barr Is entertaining
a number of young people for a few
days who attended the Junior Prom
at Rutgers College and the festivi-
ties that followed.
Miss johnson returned from col
lege Thursday evening to attend the
Junior Prom at Rutgers Friday
evening.
MIR. and Mrs. Williams and Mr..
and Mrs. George Litterst were guests
OF Mrs. Russell, of New Brunswick,
Wednesday evening at her valentine
bridge.
The Music Study Club met with
Miss Madge Hail Thursday after
noon.
Mrs. Gilbert Hall is slowly recoy-
ering from a prolonged illness.
Mrs. Fred Ayers and little daugh-
ter will leave for the south the last
of this month and will be absent
through March.
Mrs. w. p. McClan was the guest
Of honor at a luncheon in Brooklyn
Thursday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-02-19
X. OF P. LODGE
Hear Excellent Sermon in
Woodbridge Presbyterian Oh.

| Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Woodbridge, Feb. 19:-Sunday even
ing the Knights Of Pythias marched In
a body to the Presbyterian church,
where they heard a very fine sermon
preached by the Rev. r. w. Mark, pas
tor of the church. In his sermon, which
was exceedingly interesting, Mr.. Mark
told where Pythianisn originated, back
In the days Of David Pythias. He also
brought out the good points which che
order stands for, friendship, charity
and beneyolence.
The music for the evening was ex
ceedingiy good, the program was as
follows:
Orgaa-Proeessiona1 Meditation -
spinney.
Duet-Cornet and organ, Andante-
Schneider.
Anthem-Chorus from HSong OF
Observation-Disclosures.
Assisted by Miss Margaret Lockwood
SoIoist.
solo-sOne Sweetly Solemn
Thought, = by Mrs. William Gardner.
Ofertory Solo-fTn thee o God, Do
II Put My Trust by Mr.. Asher Ran
Hntnb. -a.H 4.l." r1E aHa