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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-10-26
WEDGE OF FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES
NEEDED FOR SUCCESS IN PIGEON INDUSTRY
When Breeding for Profit Is Necessary to Cuta Ali Unneces
say ExpenseBirds With Vigorous Constitutions Required
for Breeding.

Pigeons are found wherever man
has set his foot In any part of the
civilized world. This bird has been
used for sporting and for food for
many hundreds OF years. There are
eleven recognized distinct breeds aud
the variety Of these breeds Is almost
endless.
There is a great difference Of opin-
lon among breeders as to the best va
rieties for SQUAD raising for the mar
ket. The Homer probably stands at
the head of the list. and there are
large plants in the United States that
raise no other kind Then there are
several crosses between the Homer
and other breeds, and each variety has
It's admirers.
Perhaps today the white Homers are
In greater demand than any other
breed
A cock pigeon should be selected
for his activity and good disposition.
IL he struts about good deal and is
continually cooling he will generally
make good breeder.
The bird that Is stupid sluggish or
negligent In the care Of his plumage
or vicious in his actions toward other
birds should never be selected. A bird
that Is related to its mate or bred
from blood relatives should never be
used for breeding purposes. Birds with
vigorous constitutions are necessary
for successful market breeding and in
breeding is fatal to this development.
Before buying breeders. the begin
ner should have his lofts In readiness.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-10-26

commodations for the pigeons that ere
to be kept by the breeder. The fly
should be larger than the loft itself
II should be the same height as the
house and twice as long. That 10. a
house of which the board part Is ten
feet across in front should have the
wire fly twenty feet long.
A single loft with wire fly can be
made very simply. A succession OF
four lofts would make building forty
feet long and twelve feet wide. With
such a loft the wire fly should extend
across the front up as high as the roof
and about twice as deep as the house
proper; that is, for a house OF four
rooms of the same depth as the one
suggested, the wire should be twenty
to twenty-four feet wide across the
whole front Of the building.
The nests for the pigeons are ar.
ranged along the back and side walls
They should run from twelve inches
from the floor to within the same dis
lance from the roof, and be a little
more than three feet wide, so as to d.
vide the back space of ten feet into
three equal parts. Be careful not to
overcrowd, as II requires skill to han.
die large number of pigeons in one
loft successfully.
Each compartment should be fixed
In such way that one end can be
darkened, and the nest should be
placed at this side.
1t will be found best to use the
earthen nest pans that can be bought
from dealers in pigeon supplies, and
these should be supplied material like
shavings, pine needles, etc., such as
would be suitable for the birds to rest
upon.
When breeding for profit 1t is very
necessary to curtail all unnecessary
expense. A building such as that de-
scribed can be put up Of plain matched
boards at the lowest cost possible. II
more money Is spent on the building
itself IL may be papered and clap
boarded, which might be better in sec
severe. The cost OF good Homers from
a reliable dealer is $500 per pair, and
it does not pay to get poor stock.
Economic in your building and gen.
eral equipment If necessary, but get
good birds IL you want to be sure of
profitable results, and be sure that
they are properly mated
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-10-26
Achievements In Art.

Brian @. Hughes. whose practical
Jokes so often delight said at re-
cent dinner:
II don't mind practical Jokes on hui
man beings. but when 1t comes to ami
mars l draw the line.
Two artists were once Dragging TO
each other.
81 painted up lump Of pig iron to
look like cork" said the FIRST artist,
and, by jove! when ! threw II into
the East river II floated.'
Now" said Mr.. Hughes. there
was no harm In that But listen TO the
second artist. He said. with a cruel.
unfeeling laugh:
Il painted lump OF pig iron once
to look like a roast OF beef. and Ey
dog ate three-quarters OF 1t before he
discovered his mistake Los An
geles Times.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-10-26

The partitions between the lofts arc
OF boards or Of wire netting, as may
be preferred. There should be doors
leading from one loft to the other
with nests up the back and around the
sides as far a. the doors permit. A
window that goes across a space one
half the width of the front OF the
house and wide in proportion should
be made In front-and It should be-
kept clean, not. like too many that we
see. allowed to be obscured by dust
and filth until only a dim light can
penetrate the inside
An aviary or fly of wire outside a"
necessary to the completion of tba u
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-10-26
SYNOPSIS.

Lieut., Harry Mallory is ordered to the
philippines. He and Marjorie Newton
decide TO elope, but wreck OF taxicab pre-
vents their seeing minister on the way to
Ihe train. Transcontinental train Is tax
ang on passengers. Porter has a lively
time with an Englishman and Ira Lath-
rop. Yankee business man. The clippers
train. Little Jimmie Wellington. bound
Tor Reno to get a divorce. boards train
an maudlin condition. Later Mrs. Jimmie
appears. She Is also bound for Reno with
same object Likewise Mrs. Sammy Whit
comb. Latter blames Mrs Jimmie for
her marital troubles. Classmates OF Nal
Tory decorate bridal berth. Rev. and Mrs.
Temple start on vacation. They decide
70 cut loose and Temple removes evidence
OF bis calling. Marjorie decides to let
while they, are los. in farewell. Passen-
gers join Mallorys classmates In giving
couple, wedding bezng. Marjorie IS dis
Discovers IahrS SR oG
Annie Cattle, fellow passenger. NAL
lory vainly hunts for a preacher among
the passengers. Mrs. wellington hears
Mrs. Whitcomb. Mallory reports to Mar
5orie his failure TO find preacher: They
Seeae to hsr.s and Mallory
ers Wellington on the train. Mallory
again makes an unsuccessful hunt for q
preacher DR.; Temple poses as physi-
clan. Mrs. Temple is induced by Mrs.
wellington to smoke cigar. Sight OF
preacher on station platform raises
Mallory's hopes but he takes another
train. Missing hand baggage compels the
couple to borrow from passengers. jim
mile gets cinder in his eye and Mrs.
Jimmie gives first aid Goodness is then
resumed. Still no clergyman. More bor-
rowing. Dr. Temple puzzled by behavior
OF different couples. Marjorie's jealousy
aroused by Mallory's baseball jargon.
Marjorie suggests wrecking the train In
hopes that accident will produce a preach
err. Also tries to induce the conductor to
hold the train so she can shop. Marjorie's
dog is missing. She pulls the cord, stop
ping the train. Conductor restores dog
and lovers quarrel.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-10-26
Locating TURKEYS.

put bells on the old turkeys and
find them great help In discovering
the birds. as the tinkle shows the d.
rection to look and the bright metal
Is easily seen. says a writer In an ex-
change. IL is a great help to find
them when turned on the range. We
go after them every night about four
o'clock until they learn to come home.
which they will in one or two weeks.
The bells are nine cents apiece.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-10-26

Hang the parson," Wedgewood re-
peated. Who's the gel?"
III bet | know who she is" Ash
ton interposed; its that nectarine or
a damsel who got on at Green River"
mot the same!" Lathrop roared.
II found my bride blooming here all
the while. Girl | used to spark back
In Brattleboro. VT. I've been vowing
for years that I'd live and die an old
maid I've kept my head out or the
moose all this time-till l struck this
train and met UP with Anne. We got
to talking over old times-waking up
l got on hers. Finally ! said. 'Aw,
hell, let's get married. Save price or
one stateroom to China anyway She
says, Damned II | don't!'-or words
to that effect"
Mallory broke In with feverish in
terest: But you said you were going
to get married on this train"
Nothing easier. Here's howl" and
he raised his glass. but Mallory hauled
It down to demand: How? that's
what want to know. How are you
going to get married on this parson-
less express. Have you got a little
minister In your suitcase?"
Ira beamed with added pride as be
explained:
We'll. you see, when used to
court Anne had rival-Charlie Sell
by his name was. | thought he cut
me out. but he became clergyman
In Utah-Oh. Charlie! telegraphed
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-10-26
CHAPTER xviii.
The Woman-Hater's RELAPSE.

ne Womdn-hatcEB Relapse.
The observation room was as lone
~ as deserted battlefield and Mar
jorie as doleful as a wounded SOL
der left behind, and perishing OF
thirst. when the conductor came back
with Snoozleums In his arms.
He regarded with contemptuous
awe the petty cause OF so great an
event as the stopping OF the Trans
American. He expected to see Mar
1orie receive the returned prodigai
with wild rapture, but she didn't even
smile when he said:
Here's your powder-pufr."
She just took Snoozleums on her
lap, and. looking Up with wet eyes
and a sad smile. murmured:
Thank you very much. You're the
incest conductor | ever met. IL you
ever want another position, I'll see
that my father gets you one"
IL was like Offering the kaiser a
new Job. but the conductor swallowed
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-10-26
MllIet Hay for Horses.

A western experiment station found
that millet cut just before 1t matured
and used exclusively as coarse fodder
Tor horses caused lameness. swelling
OF joints and softening of bone struct-
ure. In a few cases 1t resulted fatal.
". On the other hand. there are
those who say 1t can be fed at any
time in any condition and any guam
uiiss 10 horses without I'll effects.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-10-26
Good Roads Hint.

"Of course we are opposed to ma
chine methods in elections" WELL"
replied Farmer Corntossel. II must ad-
init that I'd like TO see the steam
roller took out O. politics an put back
where 1t belongs In the road-makin'
business"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-10-26
Benefits Of Machine Ofl

Remember that one of the greatest
economies to be practiced is the ju-
dicious use OF machine oil. II light
ems labor and lengthens ths life OF the
farm tools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
COTTON CLOSES
 STEADY AT NET GAIN
Scattered Realizing Cost an Opening Advance-Open-
 ing Was Steady

Ne.'.. York, March 20.-Seattered real
 izing or liquidation which seemed to be
 inspired by the final ginning report of
 the census bureau cost the cotton mar ket an opening advance, but prices soon
 frmed up again on prospects for re- | newal of unfavorable weather in the south, and the close was steady at q
 net gain of four to six points for the
 day.
 The opening was steady at n, ad-
 vance of 7@9 points on better cables thaa
 expected. and overnight buying orders
 based on yesterdays late predictions Tor
 unfavorahle weather in the belt. The cen-
 sus report indicating a total ginning for
 the season of 16.050,S19 bales including lin-
 ters appeared to be pretty closely In line with recent forecasts, but 1t was evidently
 rather larger than expected by some of yesterdays buyers and the market eased off to about the closing figures of yester- day right after the call under realizing or
 scattered selling for long account. | The official forecasts, calling for un- | settled weather with rains in the eastern
 belt and rains or snow in the western belt, with lower temperatures for tonight or | tomorrow, checked the selling movement, | however. and the market later developed
 renewed firmness on reports from London | that British coal miners might all be back
 at work again Monday. Leading bull op-
 orators were buyers on this advance, but considerable long cotton seemed to be coming on the market around 1060 for | July and 1065 for October while there was also local selling on the failure of the
 unfavorable weather predictions to stimu- | late any outside buying of consequence. | Prices turned somewhat irregular under these offerings and fluctuations late in | the day were rather nervous. but the close was within 2 or 8 points of the best. | Private cables from Liverpool attributed | the relatively firm showing of the market | there to heavy continental buying and trade calling, which suggested a renewed | demand from Manchester, possibly In an | ticipation of an early settlement of the | strike.
 1 Receipts 25.153 bales against 20,S66 last week. and S,553 last year. Today's re- l ceipts at New Orleans 2.2i9, against 1, 352 <, last year; at Houston 5,242, against 2,3s7 | last year; and at Galveston 5,445, against | 4,65s last year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21

sensationally optimistic. The gossip was 10 the effect that the English mar ket had been manipulated for the pur- pose of offsetting the effect Of the figures of the census bureau. Ihis oul- letin was about as expected and in themselves caused very little selling.
 The trade was hardly prepared Tor the statement that figured in the 5oo- pound bales. NThe 1911 crop amounted to 16. 2O5. .097, according to the bulletin This caused some selling. Immediately after the call prices were to ' points up, the new crop showing the least strength. At the end Not the hrst halt hour of business prices were an- changed as compared with yesterday The weather map showed d1y weather with temperatures moderate Condi : tions over the belt were calle1 good for carrying on farm labor.
 The market was dull but very sted1y from the middle of the morning fora ward. Bulls offered enough support to give prices a moderate advancing tendency The weather forecast was not favorable as 1t predicted unsettled, rainy and colder weather for the en- tire cotton belt.
 This checked selling on the part of bearish traders Reports of a better turn in both the English and the Ger man coal strikes were encouraging. At noon the trading months were 2 to s points over yesterday.
 In the afternoon the market was quiet but very steady. In the trading up to D. m. prices went to points over yesterdays close.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
GREAT ACTIVITY IS
 SHOWN IN STOCKS
Buying of a More Substan- tial Characteristics in
 United States Steel

New York March 20.-Prospects of an early settlement of the British coal strike, increasing sigrs that our own coal dis pute may be amicably adjusted and fur ther advances in copper metal, lead and finished iron and steel imparted con- siderable degree of strength and activity to the stock market today. The buying was of a more substantial character, much of it apparently originating with con servative investors and the large insti- tutions which have held aloof because of seemingly adverse industrial and po- litica1 conditions.
 Further evidence of this country's steaoy growth in exports, as disclosed In the February statement, was another iaS tor of favorable import. Yet another iea- ture was the resumption Of porro"ihs on a large scale in this market py Ger Inany, some 30 day loans having been made at $ per cent with more extenslVe loans for longer periods. The shorter accommodations are believed to have been negotiated in connection with the April l settlements. in Berlin, which promised to be unusually heavy.
 The 1lSe III tHt NOpp0AS fAD .voked some discussion regarding future dividend disbursements. While nothing definite is obtainable, it Is believed that the Amalgamated directors will increase the prevailing rate, with. no change in Anaconda The rise in United States Steel was due to a better demand for all kinds of products, a condition which served to neutraize any Encouragement felt over the companys report for 1911, disclosing an enormous falling off in total business for that year.
 The volume of business in the first three hours was larger than in any similar period this month and although trading eased off later it was without effect on prices. Union sPacifc, Reading, Lehigh Valley and United States Steel attained their highest level in the last hour.
 There was also some inquiry for New York Central and for Baltimore and Ohio, which reported favorable earnings for February, Atchison and American Sugar. The closing was almost buoyant, and in no instance of importance were final prices more than a fraction below the best.
 London was at first a buyer here, but sold later, it's operations suggesting pri- vate taking The London market failed to take more than passing cognizance of the prospective termination of the coal strike, differing in this respect from the Berlin bourse, where decided improve ment followed the collapse of the West phalian coal troubles and the cessation of disturbing political rumors.
 About the only discordant note heard during the day arose from the refusal of the Fall River textile manufacturers to grant the wage increase demanded by the operatives.
 There was better inquiry for bonds, specially of the convertible class. Allis Chalmers made a sharp recovery on an- nouncement of friendly receivership pro- ceedings. Total sales, par value, ag- gregated $3990,000.
 Panama ss advanced B per cent on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
WHOLESALERS DO
 BRISK BUSINESS
Large Celery Receipts-Ad- vance in Meat Quotations.
 Strawberries Scarce

Yesterday was breaking up day for the quietness that Morris avenue merchants have been experiencing for the past week. All lines of business reported brisk trade and dealers were delighted.
 A large shipment of celery was received on the avenue yesterday. Strawberries have not started to arrive in any large quantity yet, but are expected in about a week.
 Irish potatoes continued at sl.50 per bushel and eggs remain at r cents a dozen.
 The meat market took a jump yester- day, almost every quotation being ad- vanced considerably. Lard Is advancing rapidly in price and was quoted at 11a. cents yesterday It is expected to go even higher. The price of hams and bacon was advanced yesterday.
 Quotations are as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
NERVOUS, ,FREAKISH
 DAY IN WHEAT PIT
Prices for Cereal Steady at Close-Active Buying
 in Corn

Chicago, March 20.-Fear that fall sown wheat would be smothered under ice helped bring prices for the cereal today to steadness at the close Latest trans actions varied from Ac off to lsc up, as compared with 24 hours before. Corn fin ished with a gain of 1sqssc to sse;oats at an advance of lsc to 1sassc. and hog products dearer by 15 to 271scQ3Oe.
 It was nervous, freakish day in the wheat pit, but the volume of business was not enlarged except at spasmodc in- tervals, when the market Topped in an irregular manner not much above or be- low last nights level. The appearance of sleet at a number of places after rain and snow had been followed by freeze was what gave rise to misgivings about worse effects if a severe cold spell should set in. Spectators on the bull side were also favored by dropping off in receipts northwest and by some fairly large sales at Minneapolis. On the other hand, the settlement. of the British coal strike, which was threatening to delay supplies of grain at Liverpool, knocked the props from under prices for a considerable time.
 A chilling effect on buyers of wheat re- suited at one stage from discovery that the worlds visible supply, instead of ex- hibiting a big decrease on the week, had in reality made a substantial growth. Worse frequency of damage to crops, how ever. helped the prices upward as the day approached the end. During the day May fiuctuated between s1 011sQ1 .019s, and Sl.02, with the close si.01&. just 14c under last night
 Stormy weather brought about active buying In corn. Absence of eastern de- mand in cash grades, though, restricted the tendency of the market to advance. May ranged from 71@7lise to 71sse, closing firm, 19qSsc net higher at 715sc. The fig ures for spot corn were steady No. 2 yellow was quoted at 6SA@6Ss4c for car lots. Renewed prospect of delay in seed- ing operations lifted oats, purchases of cash being principally from commission sources. Outside limits touched for May were 53c and 5S15c, with last sales 4c up at 53ssc. Provisions climbed in conse- quence of steep rise at the yards. Small CT western packers who might have been tempted to sell were unable to deliver here on account of the talk of storage room When the last gong struck pork had become 221sc to 271kGl3Dc more ex- pensive, and the rest of the list had risen 71k420c.
 Future quotations were as follows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
New York Cotton Futures
Daily Cotton Movement

Galveston: Steady; midding He; net receipts, 5445; gross receipts, 54i5; sales 4S2; stock, 2S6,220; exports to Great Brit ain, 4949: to the continent, S605.
 New Orleans: Steady; middling, 105sc net receipts, 2254; gross receipts, 2254 sales, 2762; stock, 222,1S6: exports to tn, continent. 4602.
 Mobile Steady; net receipts, 432; gros receipts, 432; stock. 4i052; coastwise, 14.
 Savannah Quiet; middling, 105sc; ne receipts, 24OS; gross receipts. 2403; sales 26S9; stock. iS4.S17; exports to Great Brit ain, 604S; eoastwise. 2424.
 Charleston; Steady; middling, 101sc; ne receipts. 6i0; gross receipts. 610; stock 6l97; exports to Great Britain, 5200.
 Wilmington: Steady; mddlng. 10ssc
 Norfolk Steady; middling, l0ssc net receipts. 12S5: gross receipts 12S5, sales 1928: stock, 42,906
 Baltimore: Nominal middling. lo%c stock, 9S53; exports to France, 50; to the continent. 15OO
 New York: Quiet middling. 10. Csc; net receipts, 175; gross receipts. 3659 sales 200; stock, 157516; exports to the eonti- nent, 477: coastwise, 3659.
 Boston: Quiet middling, 065c; net re- ceipts, 259: gross receipts. Sol3: stock, 2s,- 253; exports to Great Britain. 20.
 Philadelphia: Steady; midding, 10.9Oc net receipts. 10: gross receipts, 276: stock 1175: exports to Great Britain, 15oo.
 Brunswick: Stock. 1894.
 Gulfport: Stock, 16,426.
 Texas City: Net receipts, 1S6; gross re- ceipts, 186; stock 16,570.
 Port Arthur: Net receipts. 1850; gross receipts, 1o5O; exports to the continent 1o5O.
 Port Townsend: Net receipts, 93l3; gross receipts. 93i3; exports to Japan. 9S13.
 Total today at all ports: Net 25153 exports to Great Britain, 17.726: exports tc France. 20; to the continent 1O,234; to Japan, 9313: stock 1.0S3, ,f3l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
Coffee Market

New York. March 20.-The market for coffee futures opened steady at a decline of to 6 points under scattering realizing and in sympathy with lower European ca bles., There was no change in the news from, Brazil or the spot situation how ever, and prices advanced quite sharply durin gthe day on renewed covering. much of which again appeared to come from houses with European connections. Real izipg by local longs caused partial reac- tion at the close and the final tone was barely steady with prices net point lower to points higher. Sales, 92,0oO bags. March, 13.5oc; April, 13.56c; May, 13G2c; June. 13,67c; July. 1372c; August, 1375c; September, 13.S2c; October. 13. 79c; Novem- Der and December. 13.77c; January 1372 February, 1370c.
 Hayre was Aq1s franc lower; Hamburg was 1sas4 pfg. lower Rio firm at SIX 450; Santos steady, unchanged; 4s SIX $50; IS SIX TOO. Receipts at the two Bra gillian ports. l7,oOO bags. against 10000 last year. Jundiahy receipts. 10000, against $500 ,last year. Rain or showers were re-