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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
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FEEDING HENS WHEAT ALONE
Grain Does Not Contain Egg-Mak'n0
Materials In Proper Proportion
Corn Is Even Worse.

Some years ago Prof. James Dry
d.a delivered an address before the
Utah Farmers institute, from which
this extract is worthy of reproductions:
"A short study of the composition
Of wheat and of eggs will explain why
a profitable egg yield cannot to be ex.
pected from wheat alone. Supposlng
you feed hen which weighs 80
pounds 3.25 ounces OF wheat day.
"Of course, 4 hen Of that weight
would not long consume its weight
of wheat alone. Surprising, further
then the hen uses 2.15 ounces OF that
for the maintenance of the body; that
leaves half an ounce to be conveyed
into eggs, assuming that all food Is
dicested, which. of course, is not the
case. In half an ounce of wheat there
Is about .06 of an ounce of protein.
So that assuming that the hen con-
sumes and dieests 3.23 ounces or
wheat per day: and that she uses
o.15 ounces OF that for maintenance
OF her body, there is available each
Q.N Just Ohe-lOuIlu euousu Co6 PAo'
TEN for an egg.
In other words, 1t will take four
days to get the necessary amount OF
protein for one egg. But the egg has
other constituents. so has wheat. The
half ounce of wheat contains about
one and one-half times as much car
bohydrates aud fat as one egg con.
tains. The hen fed on wheat alone
has a surplus of one material. In
other words, she has enough car
bohydrates and fat to make an egg
and half day. but she has only pro-
TEN enough to make one egg in six
days. You place the hen In an awk-
ward position by feeding her wheat
alone.
Wheat does not contain the egg.
making materials in proper proper
ton. Corn is even worse than wheat
in this respect"
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Eank of Trap Nests.

ject OF the poultryman to breed and
build up the strain which lays the
heaviest by breeding to the heavy
producers
For fanc'ers, the trap nest Is indls-
pensable on account OF the fact that
in the ordinary pen there are from six
to twelve females to one male IL
trap nests are used, and there are
as many as there are females in the
pen, 1t is possible to distinguish each
hens eggs, while II the trap nests are
not used, this Is impossible.
The use OF trap nests goes far to
prevent the hens forming the habit of
egg.eating. They are likely to form
this habit If kept in limited quarters.
If SO kept, they are probably not given
the very best food, and probably not
enough of it, especially animal food.
The accompanying drawings OF
bank of trap nests are almost self ex-
planatory. The nests are built with
out any top or bottom. The hen en-
tiers through the back of the nest,
brushing under the hanging wire,
which releases the door. She then
passes on to the next compartment
toward the front end. To inspect the
nest and to remove the hen. ascertain
her number, and secure the eggs, the
front door Is simply unbuttoned and
let down. 1t will be noticed that the
two doors are fastened together with
O cord. SO that when the front door
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
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Set no eggs from hens that are not
thrifty.
Decapitation is the best remedy for
ailing chicks.
Strong parents beget strong and Wig
orouS offspring.
Before you blame the incubator see
II you have done your part.
Keep sparrows out OF the hen house.
They carry in mites and lice.
A leaky pail set in a pan makes q
good water fountain for chickens.
Scald the drinking vessels often 80
they will not harbor disease germs.
When chicken keeping doesn't pay
1t isn't always the fault of the chick.
ems
Cresol compound stirred up in water
makes a good disinfectant for houses
and coops.
Eggs intended for storage will keep
better II roosters are not allowed with
the layers.
Sprouted oats are not fed for their
food value, but to supply fresh, succu-
tent green food
Linseed meal is good to mix with
the mash during moulting season. 1t
helps digestion and regulates the
bowels.
The average farm poultryman cares
more for the number of eggs hen
lays in year than the number Of
prizes she wins at the shows.
Rough timber used in the poultry
house makes the best harbor for lice.
Percbes, nests. ETC.. should be made
ct Sill I'm lumber In all cases.
For roup, ~ putting few drops of
carbolic acid ON hot fire shovel and
then fumigate the poultry houses
with fowls in 1t. Keep houses Dry.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
ROOT CROPS FOR DAIRY cow
Where Large Quantities Of Turnips
Are Fed Directly After Milking
No Bad Flavor Results.

No matter what some people tell
you, turnips and other roots make
fine milk-producing feed. Turnips
will not affect the flavor of milk il
fed at the right time.
If turnips are fed in large quanu'
ties, and two or three hours before
milking, they are likely to give the
milk an unpleasant taste, but If fed
directly after milking, no flavor
whatever will be noticed.
A peck of turnips to each animal
per day is sufficient in most cases.
A good plan is to feed directly after
hay in the early morning, and once
a day is often enough.
A little salt scattered over the
turnips, which should be chopped in
quarters or smaller, add to their
palatability.
Roots make very valuable addi-
ton to the winter ration, because
they add to the variety of the feed,
and no animal on the farm appreci-
ates variety more than the dairy COW.
In Wisconsin, Iowa, and other
western dairy states the root crop
t. becoming a very important part of
the crop of the farm
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
TO RENEW STRAWBERRY BEDS
Soil Between Rows Should Be loos
ened Thoroughly and Kept En-.
tireiy Free From Weeds.

To renew strawberry bed that Is
In it's second year, or older. plow up
good share Of the old plants II the
bed has been kept In such shape that
1t Is at all easy to separate them. II
they are mixed remove Ill but strip
OF plants six or seven inches wide in
each row. II the bed has got weedy
during the bearing season, 1t is we'll
to NOW 1t close with scythe, allow
the math to lie until dry, and burn II
on the bed.
This will not injure the roots OF the
plants seriously. and will kill a good
many fungus spores The soil be-
tween the rows should be loosened
thoroughly and kept free from weeds
for the remainder OF the season. II
rains come great p.any runners will
start out on the clean earth, and
these will give the plants needed for
next year
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
Liaht DETECTED Downward.

lures, with collars projecting from
some of them. Around other of the
apertures are shields for DETECTING the
light toward the bottom OF the de.
device. II you are in doubt about
the vintage OF ali egg or basket Of
eggs, insert them in the collars, turn
on the light and look through them.
The light will act like an x-ray and
show whether the contents Of the
shell are fresh or stale, At the top
of the cone Is an opening for the heat
to escape.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24

For management of wet lands the
usual advice is to tile drain them, but
an intelligent German farmer now
living in this country suggests that it
sometimes pays better to make artlfl-
cial ponds. In Germany, he says, an
acre of fish ponds Is often reck-
oned worth more than an acre OF
wheat.
The dams can be built with farm la
Dor at small expense, and the ponds
add considerably to the beauty of the
scenery. Very often, also, the ponds
can be used to some extent for irri-
cation, and irrigation will work won
ers
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
CUTTING OUT USELESS CANES
ing. a. They Draw Sap That
Ought to Go to New Ones.

1t will pay you we'll to remove rasp
berry and blackberry canes soon after
bearing, for they draw from the roots
some Of the sap that should 60 to the
new canes. Whenever the old canes
are cut the new ones make a more
vigorous growth. are in better condi.
ton to 90 drought the winter. and
bear large crop the following year
Long-handled pruning shears are the
best to use for cutting. Clip off the
canes near the ground as soon as they
have done bearing; then. some time
before the next springs cultivation,
burn them; or else place them around
fruit trees as a mulch.
When you are cutting out the old
canes the new ones may need some
attsHtion such az placing wire sup.
ports on either side OF them, or ty.
ing them to posts. Watch for the or.
ange rust on blackberries. The dis.
eased cane turns to a reddish color,
and dies. II Ia q germ disease, and
the only wSy to prevent Its spreading
is to dig out the diseased plants and
burn them.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
Chinese Paper Money.

Paper money is said to have had it's
origin in China in the year S06, when
the government issued it to relieve q
financial stringency, receiving coin
In return, which enabled it to pay of
outstanding obligations. IN the mu'
scum of st. Johns college in Shanghai
is a paper bill worth 1000 cash, the
equivalent of 50 cents American
money, which was issued by the first
Ming Emperor (Hungwu A. D. 1868
1899. 1t is nearly two feet long and
one foot wide, printed on mulberry
bark paper, and is dark slate color
~-Argonaut.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24

End View.-This illustration shows
the half-inch board which is nailed to
the 2x+'s, and they may be any width;
the beveled Iaths and how the cement
Is put over them.
may be made. Then place on the top
of this foundation 2X4's fifteen inches
apart from center to center. On the
inside of the 2x4's nail halfinch lum
Der horizontally to them. Over this
sheeting nail beveled laths, which
may be made from half-inch lumber
obtained at a saw mill.
The accompanying illustration shows
the relation Of the sheeting, laths and
cement mortar. The dovetailed open
ing formed by the laths as shown
holds the cement lining very solidly
The cement mortar should be mixed
sharp sand; it will be necessary to
put on two coats. The second coat is
put on before the first is thoroughly
dry. After the second coat is dry, or
nearly so, wash consisting of pure
cement and water made to the thick
ness Of cream, should be applied with
brush to the sllo. This wash VIII
close up the pores of the plaster and
prevent 1t from taking up any mois'
ture from the silage. also prevent air
from entering the slo.
The outside of the silo, or the 2xl's,
may be left exposed or they may be
covered with siding, or sheeting, as
the fancy Of the builder decides. 1t
would be possible to use paper and
several thicknesses of lumber, and
make very good silo, setting up the
.x4's, as described. but we believe 1t
Is better and fully as cheap to line the
slo with cement plaster.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
Tonic LAUGHTER.

There is no spice like laughter at
ones meals, the most salutary OF all
the bodily movements. 1t involves
both body and SOUL A good, hearty
laugh stimulates the circulation, pro
notes digestion, and enlivens every
vital organ. 1t is, in short, sort OF
shower bath of the spirit, invigorating
the whole man, and 1t is the cheapest
luxury ut our command. Moreover,
cheerfulness is largely a matter OF
habit, and there is nothing that yields
larger returns for the effort involved
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
Horticultural
aAdyii1e(
CUTTING BACK FRUIT TREES
Carr Should Be Exercised Not TO
Touch Lower Limbs When Not
keeessary-keep low.Headed.

A great many factors enter into the
determination of just how a tree
should be cut back. In this article,
Gays a Colorado bulletin, only gen
eral rule can be given. Only three to
five OF the best limbs should be cut
back to s or IL inches. making the
cut just in the direction In which the
limb should grow.
All trees should be kept low-head'
ed. Be careful not to cut off the low.
or limbs when 1t Is not necessary, as
they are usually the very ones to be
left. Lowest limbs should be from Is
to - inches from the ground. II the
tree has been pruned SO that the top
ia much higher than this, 1t is usually
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
Remedy for Chapped hands.

Quarter of an ounce of camphor, the
same of sweet oil and white wax,
place together in cup to melt until
thoroughly mixed. Well wash the
hands in warm water and good soap,
Just before going to bed. rub thor
ouehly dry then apply the remedy
clubbing 1t well in; sleep In loose
gloves with holes cut In the palms.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24

best to cut the entire top OF about
three feet from the ground and de-
pend upon forming the top from limbs
which come out below this point.
Peach trees can stand more severe
pruning than either cherry or apple
Peach trees should generally be cut
on about Is inches from the ground,
and II these are any branches below
that point they should be cut back
to the first or second bud. Cherries
or plums need practically no pruning
except to cut the branches off a foot
or 80 from the trunk.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
Good Idea.

Organist discussing the music for
special service And after that chant
III put in something lighter, some
thing to relieve the heavy classic
style of the TIE Deum.' Bilkins ton
the committed "Ah. anything to re-
lieve the tedium will be appreciated,
--Tatler
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
Hard to Get Right Course.

Playfulness is a good means OF soft
euinp social distances. A stiff, grave
man is always in danger of being
ff AIRED too much On the other hand
Is the selflove Of many people ID
suspicious in the extreme. you must
expect that your innocent playfulness
will often be mistaken for ridicule.-
Sir Arthur Helps.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
HANDY FOR THE POULTRYMAN
Powerful Lamp Arranged In Appara.
tus Invented by Indiana Man
Shows State Of Eggs.

At their present price eggs occupy
the same relation to foods that da-
monds do to jewels, and because Of
the price that any old egg will bring
good, fresh eggs are all the harder
to get. An Indiana man has invented
an apparatus by means of which eggs
may be surely tested A powerful
lamp has 4 conical metal tube fitting
over 1t and around the tube are aper-
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
Nature Note.

Little Dorothy had never before Wis
tied her grandfather, who lived In the
country. The chickens occupied her
undivided attention for half her first
lay at the farm. Finally she sought
her grandfather and shyly asked:
Grandpa, do all hens eat with their
noses?"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
EIxjno Their Relations.

Mrs. Jameison-Smythe Ito the maid
In her first job)-"You mustn't keep
on calling me Mrs. JAMESON Smythe
every time you address me. You
should say, Yes, num-, or No, mum. y
Sally-"Oh, | can't call yer mum, be
cos that's wot | calls me mother. But
IN call yer auntie II yer like!"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
SoftenInu liQht for invalid.

When any one is i'll electric light
In the room, If very strong, will tend
to hurt the eyes and probably induce
headache and cause rise of temper
allure. A little bag made of green
silk. large enough to slip easily right
over the light, shade and all, can be
cited on and will look dainty and
uretty. Run a drawstring in so as to
tie it on quickly, otherwise the patient
will object to the fuss.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
70 ef9eAkN
Sectional View OF Nest.

is let down, the trap is automatically
set again. The hen Will find 1t diff.
cult to leave through the back door
at this time, as the hanging wire per-
mits her to 60 one way only. These
are SO simple that in making them in
almost any quantity, the material
should not cost over Is cents, at most.
per trap nest.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
To Clean Ivory.

Make prepared chalk into paste
with sal volatile and olive oil. equal
parts of each of the latter; apply the
paste with soft brush, let 1t dry.
then put on another layer; let 1t re-
main on two or three hours, then rub
off and polish with soft brush and
duster
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
From m Ancient Diary.

August Z. 1641-Sooa after dinner
my woeman and | did fall out, Ill,
fsyouredly. and 80 we both continued
sullen, till worthily did acknowledge
the error to be mine, when all became
well againe anG we to supper ano
bsdd.-London Athenaeum.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
HOW TO BUILD A SIl0
Should Be Lined With Cement
Mortar When of Lumber.
Concrete Foundation Extending Six
Feet Into Ground May Be Made
With 2x4's Placed on Top
Outside Left Exposed.

In reply to farmer asking for
plans for silo and who has on hand
pine, white oak and chestnut lumber
for its construction, Hoard's Dairyman
makes the following reply:
1t is our opinion that If 1t is most
desirable to build silo of the lum-
Der on hand 1t would be we'll to plan
on lining it with cement mortar. A
concrete foundation extending six fe ct
into the ground ard two feet above
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
Had Her Instructions.

Mrs, subbubs Ito neighbours child
-"Oh. this Is the dozen OF fresh eggs
asked your mother to send over.
How much are they now, Nary!
The Child-"Please'm ITS 40 cents.
But mother says II you grumble. It's
IS"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
Extreme Of Logic.

An English mas islrate made a
startling discovery the other day
startling because of its originality
IF you don't take drink he observed
to an erstwhile thirsty defaulter, you
wont get drunk"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
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CONSTRUCTION OF TRAP NEST
Without Use Of Device Results From
individuals Of Any Flock Must
Be Uncertain.

(By ]. L. JONES. Mechanical Engineer.
Oklahoma Experiment Station.)
1t is not necessary to dwell on the
advantages of using trap nests. The
primary object is to develop heavy
laying strain. 1t has been found by
the use of trap nests that the number
of eggs laid per hen in an average
flock varies from 40 to 245. Without
using trap nests, the results from
such flock would be uncertain and
probably unsatisfactory. 1t Is the OBJ
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
Tvpewriter Expert.

I'VE want someone who knows all
about typewriter Il know whole
lot about number Of them. Perhaps
know something about the one you
have in mind, if you'll just tell me her
me."-Houston Post.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
Coming Out.

so this is your daughters coming
out dinner, is it," friend said to
The debutantes father. Yes" the
stern old man replied, and If hadn't
put my foot down on that dressmaker
she'd have been out even further than
she Is"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
1t Depends.

The Springfield Republican, replying
to an inquirer who wants to know ii
children are worth while, says it de-
ponds on whether they're yours or the
neighbors. That goes for dogs and
chickens, too.-Kansas City Times.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
Fruoal.

Mrs. Willis-I'm afraid the young
man who married our Emma is par
simonious. Mr.. Willis-How so? Mrs.
Willis-She writes that their honey,
moon is scarcely costing over his first
ten years salary.-Life.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
New Idea In Education.

The moving picture has been intro
duced as a permanent feature of the
German schools Films for courses of
bacteriology. anatomy and biology are
already available in that country.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
Worth Remembering.

You have never suffered from tinan-
cial reverses?" mo" replied Mr..
Dustin Stax. Finance is like dancing
When the market turns around and
goes the other way you must reverse
with it."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24

Give peas rich ground and new
location each season Work the
ground thoroughly. Flowing thu
ground in the fall is an advantage.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
Teach Calf to Eat.

Put a small handful of meal in the
pail OF milk. The calf in licking the
pail will get the meal, and after 1t
learns to eat this way small feed
ing box can be used to better advan-
tRgA.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
For Ruated Saws.

When the saw becomes rusted II
may be removed with emery dust
mixed with sweet oil Apply this with
q large corncob.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
lJp-to.Date Farmer.

The up-todate farmer is always
busy laying his plans for the next
seasons work, no matter whether II
Is summer or winter just ahead.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24
FoleyS
Kidney
Pills
What They Will Do for You

What They Will Do for You
They will cure your backache,
strengthen your kidneys, COR
rect urinary irregularities, build
up the worn out tissues, and
eliminate the excess uric acid
that causes rheumatism. Pre-
vent Bright's Disease and Dia-
bates, and restore health and
strength. Refuse substitutes.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-24

Goat ol;hpTn Ptg. & Mo
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-14
soLoN.

Miss Caroline Matthews of Water
vile is visiting her grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs, Thomas Cross.
Sumner Holway of Madison is pass
ing a few weeks at the home of his
brother, Isaac Holway, in Bingham.
The old cemetery fence has been
removed and a new iron fence will
soon be in its place.
Maron Ray, who is stationed on The
battleship Mississippi, is on furlough,
visiting his parents.
Mark Pollard. while repairing :,
bridge on his farm fell and sprained
his shoulder quite severely.
son was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Adams. July s.
Miss Gladys Fogg. from the nurses
training school of c. NJ. G. hospital
in Lewiston, is visiting her sister, Mrs
l.. L. Patterson.
George Fogg of Cornville is CUES:
at the home of l.. l.. Patterson.
Mr. and Mrs. John Swain and young
son came from Falmouth, Mass, July
6, in their auto to pass a few weeks
at the home of Mrs. SWANS parents
Mr. and Mrs. Leander McIntire
Services will be held at the Congre-
gational church through the month oil
August. but the Sunday school vii
be held as usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-14

possibility that this number will be aug
mented by thousands of engineers ane
firemen
AS to whether the engineers and fire.
men would join the trainmen in sym
pathetic strike, Mr. Garretson said:
1.-THE engineers and fremen are moi
bound to go out on strike with us. On
the contrary they are bound to remain
at their positions until such time as they
think that their lives and the lives OF
their passengers are endangered by hav-
ing inexperienced men on the train
crews"
Presidents Garretson and Lee admitted
that ii was the speech of Seth Low, pres
ident of the National Civic Federation,
at the mems committee meeting, Friday,
that determined them to defer action. I'M
til at least Tuesday.
Mr.. Garretson then added that the de-
bate on the amendments to the Erdman
act before President Wilson would pre-
sent "A peculiar situation. He said: I'VE
will be there to urge that the Newiands
bill be passed as drafted and lined up
with us will be the railroads. W. e.
Brown, president of the New York Cen
trail President Rea of the Pennsylvania,
and Daniel Willard of the Baltimore Il
Ohio will represent the railroads and
speak for the passage of the BILL