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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14
Spirit Squad Is Needed as Adjunct to Police

erces. but the police hear and see
more that tends to question humanity
than employees in any other line OF
work
III seems strange. but nevertheless
Il is true. that persons have dreams
and Authorizations which are reported
to the police as facts for investigation.
Dreaming OF robbers. they have ava
kened suddenly with all the excite
ment and alarm that would attach TO
the genuine case. fired revolvers at the
supposed intruder, and only been re-
conciled TO their mistake after close
inquiry proves II such.
The greatest imposition is that
which occurs a great many times
year when persons who cannot or do
not want TO pay their just debts re
port that they have been robbed OF
sums OF money. They will prearrange
10 give color to the truth OF their re.
port but are generally found out in
the end
The public should not believe
everything they read and hear about
burglaries and highway robberies, for
many OF the cases so reported. after
investigation. are shown TO be without
foundation.
so. the spirit squad
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14

0J ASHINGTON-W for ad-
" minstrative purposes short
haired goat should be classified with
a paste pot a fumigator or a six
inch gun is a question now demanding
the serious attention OF the wise men
OF the war department.
The war department wants goats.
Goats that will eat mosquitoes. or at
least that will eat the foliage where
the mosquitoes freed and ccngregate.
are particularly desired. Just how
many goats the department will want
has not yet been settled because the
acreage capacity of a goat for weeds
and browsing has not yet been accur-
etely determined. However. the Off
cials are looking for goats IL they can
find the right appropriation TO charge
them to. and IL has not yet been de-
cided whether this should be equip
ment. sanitation or miscellaneous ex-
penditures.
The root of the trouble is Fort
Washington. down the Potomac. This
has long been known as one OF the
most unhealthy posts in the army.
The hospital there usually has the
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14
ECONOMY OF STEEL WHEELS
Seems to Have Large Measure Of
Common Sense Back OF Claims
Advanced In It's Favor.

The agricultural college and expert
ment station OF the University OF
Wyoming has proved the value OF
steel wheels TO its complete satisfac-
ton. and in a recent bulletin one OF
the experts Of that institution said:
Low, wide-tired steel wheels will
give any farmer better equipment for
his work. Under all conditions OF
the field and nearly all conditions OF
the road IL Is estimated that broad
tired steel wheels pull from 80 to
100 per cent. lighter than the narrow
tires"
The steel wheel for farm use seems
to have a large measure OF common
sense back OF the claims that have
been advanced In favor OF II.
From the standpoint OF convenience
the farm wagon that has been made
over into a low-down vehicle with
wide steel tires has a strong appeal.
II is easily loaded and overcomes all
the objections TO high wagons OF the
old type
economy cannot be denied as they
make a much lighter draft. are there
fore easier on the team. and. more
over. soon pay for themselves In the
elimination OF tire troubles, so com
mon to wood wheels.
Their practical value is further
vouched for in the experiences OF
those who find that wide-tired steel
wheels do not cut up the pastures
do not become 'mired" in soft fields
or muddy roads. and do not cause the
heavy pulls that "rutty" roads have
always meant for narrow tires.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14
GOOSE LAYING SEASON HERE
Advisable TO Start Upon Small Scale
and Run Two Geese With Each
Gander-cet Early Eggs

One OF the best seasons for pur-
chasing geese is during the latter part
OF the year. for then the birds have
a chance to settle down properly be-
fore the laying season, which in the
case of geese begins at the end Of
January. IL is advisable to start
upon a small scale and 10 run two
geese TO each gander. They should
be housed in roomy. dry floored quar-
ters that are well ventilated without
being draughty. Use dry straw as lit
ter and renew frequently.
When the birds are OF the right
type the young usually take after
them in this respect. but to assure
size IL is necessary that early eggs
be produced. for unless the young are
hatched early they have no time to
develop before the cold days are en-
countered The way to produce early
eggs is to see that the birds are well
fed during the autumn. a time when
much OF the natural food picked up
Is apt 10 be short OF nutriment.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14
ONE PRACTICE is WASTEFUL
BY Burning Corn Stalks Farmer Is De-
stroyins His Land-Much Benefit
in Flowing Under.


II always makes me feel sad to sec
the smoke rising from the burning
corn stalks in the field. because the
farmer is burning up his land and
doesn't know il. How can we expect
to burn up stock which the soil pro-
duces and put nothing back in the
way OF humus and then hope to keep
our soil in good condition? Maybe
I'm wrong when l say that farmers do
not know what they're doing. for
doubtless some OF them do know that
1t is bad practice. but burning stalks
is easier than discing or cutting them
up and they are a nuisance TO plow
under. Some farmers say there is no
benefit in blowing under stalks. but
cannot figure It out that way because
do not see how we can go on rob
bling our soil and keep up the fertility.
1t costs very little to keep a sheep
and a flock Of 20 sheep is worth
money.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14

See that the birds do not get any ex-
ercise. yet keep good color in face
and comb for twelve or fourteen days.
Grade the fowls carefully before
placing in the coops and see that only
those OF equal size be fed together.
Fattening fowls by any one other
than the packer who handles thou
sands has not been extensively prac-
ticed but there is demand for them
and there should be an increased
profit over common stock to the feed
ers
When the hens are shut in and de-
pendent on what feed is supplied to
them. enimal food OF some kind must
be produced or the egg supply will
be small Meat scraps and sour skim.
or buttermilk will supply this, and in
n great measure. There is little diff
ferenc in the feeding value, and the
choice must depend on the availability
OF supply. Milk is the best for farm
use.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14

As AN innovation. a spirit squad
"A has been suggested as a desirable
addition to the Metropolitan police
force. This. it is argued, would great
ly tend to clear up some mysterious
robberies that have been reported TO
the central office.
The reason Why spirit squad is
necessary was told the other day by
Mai. Richard Sylvester. superintend-
ent OF police. Major Sylvester de
clares that many OF the robberies
which have been reported to the po-
lice occurred only in the dreams OF
those who reported them.
Speaking of the queer kink in the hu-
man brain which permits such things
TO happen. Major Sylvester said:
in every walk OF life we meet with
queer and at times surprising expert
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14
METAL BOTTLE TOP REMOVER
Ordinary Table Fork VIII Perform
Operation With Neatness and Dis
patch-knife Also Used.

Every body is familiar with the liz.
Tie metal tops used on bottles But
the general opinion Is that top can
not be removed without the aid OF a
specially designed opener A Phila-
delphla man was recently confronted
with the problem Of removing one OF
these tops without the official instru-
ment This is the way he did It: He
took an ordinary table fork and
placed one OF the outside tines be-
meath the edge of the cap. lie then
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14

tened fowls Many people do not real
lie their value and the average com.
mercial buyer and huckster will pay
no more for fattened fowls than they
will for ordinary stock. However
there is a demand for fattened stock
on the part OF the consumer.
Suggestions.
Watch out for birds that may be
OF feed. and remove them from the
coop until they have recovered
DO not leave feed standing before
fowls over thirty minutes, for they
will tire OF It. and not consume a
maximum quantity
II is sometimes advisable 10 treat
for lice when the fowls are placed in
he fattenlng coops. Strict sanitary
measures must be taken. for a slight
sickness will produce financial loss.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14

son league of Richmond. Va. has IA.
ken the initiative. Also 1t deposited
the necessary cash guarantee. Giles
b. Jackson. the negro millionaire. IL
president of the league The inaugural
ball under negro auspices is scheduled
for the night Of March 8. II was de
ferred a day in order that all might
recover from the frollcs and follies OF
March 4.
Gold pieces at half price never went
of like the tickets for this ball. Be
tween FIVE and six thousand have al
ready been sold. The price per is
$3.50.
President-elect and Mrs Wilson
have been extended a cordial invita-
ton TO attend a reception which the
league will give prior to the opening
OF the ball
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14

tho capitol police gathered In all
hands and took them before Captain
Megrew, superintendent OF the capitol
police. He is a wise man, but he had
TO acknowledge the complications
we're too swift for him.
AS last resort. the interested
parties bethought them OF Jerry
South. the plain and unvarnished son
of Arkansas, chief clerk Of the house
and steam roller savant. He decided
the matter In terrific hurry. He
fired both colored undertakers. the
Democrat and Republican alike. and
hired a white undertaken.
And the odd part is that the final
undertaken Is Bull Moose enthusiast
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14
Uncle Sam Wants Goats for Service in the Army

IS II. o." sign out. and the com
Founders OF quinine and kindred
remedies have come TO look upon the
post as regular meal ticket.
All that seems TO all the fort Is
malaria. Now, as every one knows
by this time. the malaria mosquito
is the only insect TO carry malaria
Usually il Is a rather simple matter
to get rid OF the mosquitoes by
eliminating their breeding places.
which are always collections, large
or small. OF stagnant water. But in
the case OF Fort Washington there
has been trouble getting at the breed
ing places. There is a stretch along
the water front that is not wet enough
TO drain and yet is too wet for sani-
tary purposes. The grass and weeds
there have been cut and recut. but
they will not stay cut. anL an i'm
poverished government cannot let the
war department have money enough
for a sea wall or other sort OF
permanent binding on the edge OF the
river.
So the war department has put in n
requistion for goats, twenty of them,
and they. being cheerful and pretty
constant feeders, It IS thought they can
be depended on to keep the vegeta-
ton in check 20 that the sanitation
experts can find the wet spots on the
ground and standard oil the mosqui-
toes out OF existence.
This start of twenty sounds modest.
but II is as many healthy goats as
the government can afford to buy.
Billies and nannies both are desired.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14
Minlno Mules Paw.

What are called mining mules are
being raised profltably in the middle
west. There are two classes neces-
sary for the occupation-the surface
msfes and the pit mules. the size and
weight of the latter determined by
the size of the tunneling. These ami
mails are wanted to range from 600
pounds to 1850 in weight. and twelve
to sixteen hands in height. They
must have deep bodies, good feet and
those from five to eight years are pre-
ferred.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14
Sickness Among Fowls.

The causes for sickness among
fowls can be treaced to lice. filth. no
grit, over-fat sour food. leaky roofs.
lack OF exercise. crowded quarters.
cracks in the wall, exposure to hot
suns, cold houses IN winter. hot hous-
es in summer. irregularity in feeding.
damp houses and runs. nor enough
bulky food. impure drinking water.
poorly ventilated houses. exposure 10
bad weather. anu 200 much heating
food In summer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14
MAKING Stables Comfortable.

Stop the cracks and chinks in the
stables. The horses and cows will not
get cold outside II 1t isn't raining,
but in the stable. with the wind blow
ing in through some little hole. they
VIII actually suffer. Get in n warm
room and let the cold air from out
side reach you through Just one little
opening, II you don't believe IL.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14
TREE Trimmlno.

II costs from 40 to so cents TO thin
a good tree and It increases the value
OF the crop very much. as the remain
der grow so much larger Ny doing
this you can take on all deformed
or woriny fruit. II should be done
when the fruit is not more than an
inch In diameter
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14
nnu.rnment lakes Hand.

The government authorities. be-
lleving the inspection Of cattle for
tuberculosis by state authorities has
been too lax. will send its own In
spectors TO the big markets TO inspect
animals as they are shipped In from
the farm to be sold. All infected cat
tie will be killed
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14
Shoclna the Colt.

The first shooting of n colt is the
most important. not ouly in the fit OF
the shoes. but also In seeing that the
colt Is not badly scared by the forge.
the unusual handling and new sounds.
Horses mean TO shoe are generally
the result OF improper handling at
early shoeings.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14
tmproper MANAGEMENT.

II separator is run too slow while
full feed Is given, II the milk Is
too cold or II the separators are 80
clogged. greater or less quantity
OF milk Is likely to run In with the
cream. The result OF this is TO pro
duce unfayorable results in the but
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14

and these little fellows find a ready
sale in the city markets. Your own
children would be made happy by the
possession of a beautiful little pony.
and then. OF course. your neighbors
children would have to Rave one-so
your profits would begin at once by
the creation of market for them
right at home.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14
Good Dairy Cows.

The time has come when II Is al
most impossible TO buy a good dairy
COW from anyone except the man who
is breeding stock for sale: that is
the good farmer keeps his good cows.
This is one OF the strongest reasons
why the heifer calves from the best
cows should be raised to increase or
supplement the herd
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14

r-s-,ra Is one OF the western states
"a, : accused OF selling poultry at
n. prices and this insinuation is only
-, me when the fall market prices
s- young roasting fowls are investi-
,,.es These low prices tend 70 pre-
vs-, any Improvement in quality and
hsrca the average young cockerel or
p.uet sold Is quite thin in flesh and
poor p quality.
these usually poor and unfed
Birds we're fattened. a great difference
uos.a b. noted in the quality OF flesh.
Tts methods used by western buyers
srl packers in feeding or fattening
s-a BIRDS for the eactern markets Is
sed In Farmers Bulletin No 40
y he United States Department Of
Agriculture The flesh OF a fattened
nal Is uhitcr. more tender and Juicy
and cooks much quicker than the
average market fowl This improve
na-t n quality is the means by
ufe5 The profit Is made. for little is
made ~ increase in weight For In
sa-cs when the market pays to II
car-s for Young fowls l6 cents can
y rt'a-cd FOR the same chickens II
h--ed To produce fattened chick
s-. PIE Purdue station has found the
following method satisfactory:
How 10 Fatten Fowls.
cl-e should be built in as cool
r. -g.ef a spot as possible. and d.
ri ir.o compartments. capable OF
h-c six 20 ten fowls. These divi-
s-s ran be made % inches long. "a
deep. and - TO lG inches high.
Ss's o- wire can be used I'm the con
rrrol of the front and can also be
isl NJ sides and top. The bottom
tola 30 made OF isinch hardware
-- sire 70 allow the droppings TO
lss through thus insuring sanitation
i-l csal feet Under the wire bot
''1 Should be placed a metal pan 10
,a-ct DE l-OppinVs. This can be re-
move! Then necessary. and easily
-rlrt
l-r birds with good vitality and
iFl'ltly good vigor should be used.
81 'se ,eed.Eg capacity OF ;he fowl
has nlch 20 do with the gains in
"'.eh' Young cockerels weighing
F1 -I 20 4 pounds make the most
Satisfactory feeders and should sell
Nei as roasting fowls when finished
Wien The birds have been selected
81 'laced in groups IN the coops.
"ay sholid be starved for twenty
F hours in order 70 clean out the
..t5'ines and make them hungry for
ne .aftening ration.
4 Good Fattenlng Ration.
"hfn ready TO feed. the following
ra'.9a will give good results:
pounds corn meal.
pound shorts.
] pound ground oats.
pounds buttermilk.
4-s should be mixed and allowed
n stand and sour for twenty-four
"'lTs before feeding. Feed in
rough placed outside the crate in
.l' OF the birds. The birds should
-f'ea- rayenous and eat greedily. II
nt9 % not. there is something
-ro1g With them. and they should be
moved from the coop. When the
''rls have eaten for thirty minutes
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14

took a knife and inserted the end Of
the blade between the other outside
tine and the center one BY pressing
down on the knife handle he secured
just the upward pull on the edge OF
the crown top that is needed to dis
lodge il. An ingenious and simple
substitute.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14

It never occurs 10 the average far
mer that tho effect of long contin-
ued diet of grain is as injurious to
fowls as to cattle. nor that the con
centrated grain food gives the best re-
suits when dilutet or mixed with some
bulky succulent material.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14
Poultry Essentials.

Poultry is subject TO the same gen
eral laws OF health as human beings
are. and We should not overlook this
fact in caring for them. Pure air.
pure water and pure food. as we'll as
thorough cleanliness. are all essential
The fowls power TO resist disease Is
due to these.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14
RAISING PONIES FOR PROFIT
Little Fellows Always Find Ready
Sale In All City Markets-cost
Of Rearing Is Small.

Did you ever investigate the rails
ing of the little ponies that are the
delight OF every child's heart. The
cost OF keeping the ponies would not
be a great deal for a farmer who
has other colts and horses to raise,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14
Reasons for Eatinu.

The hen has three reasons for eat
ing: To repair the tissues OF her
body. TO keep herself warm. and to
make eggs. 1t therefore follows that
her diet must be varied and plentiful
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14
Pure Bred Boar.

At any rate get pure bred boar.
Then you have half the drove thor.
oughbred anyway.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14

ne trough should be taken away
.'ousniy cleaned and allowed TO
Give tho fowls al they will eat
air'y minutes and no more.
"ater Is not necessary except in
nv weather. II is advisable 10 feed
- every few days. Two weeks is n
80 average length OF time TO feed
me greatest gain should be made
.snns the first week. but It is profit.
.,e 20 continue in most cases for an.
49, -" week A three to four.pound
,o1Aerel should make a gain OF NJ
one pound In the two weeks. az
~ Of not over cents for feed
ore killing. the birds ought 10
s'aFved at least twelve hours 70
sslre cleanliness OF lntestInes spe.
30 markets must be obtained in or.
Ut 70 get the beat prices for fat
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-02-14
NeedIcsa crueltx.

To tie up a horse SO short that he
cannot comfortably lie down is need
less cruelty.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-09-09
Serial oeo7e
Notice for Publication

Q. s. Land oricc Carson City State Nevada.
~ 30. 1918.
Application Aztec Land & Cattle Co Ltd. by
Rccs 7. Jenkins as Attorney in Fact.
Notice is hereby given that Rees I. jenkins
as attornsy in fact of Aztec Land s Cattle Co..
Ltd. OF Battle Mountain. Nevada. has filed in
this ONCE his application to select under the
provisions Of the acts of June l. 1897 and June
8. 1900 the following described land. to wit:
WI OF S.E.l4 Sec. Il and WA of N.El4. Sec.
81 Twp. 80 n. r. SO NJ. b. d. s NJ. containing 100
acres. by Aztec Land & Cattle Company Scrip.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
lands described, or desiring to object because
OF the mineral character of the land. or for any
other reason. to the disposal of applicant should
file their aidayitt of protest in this office on or
before the 18th day OF September. 1913.
LOUIS ]. COIN. Register.
Date Of first publication August 10. 1913.
Date of last publication Sept ember q. 1913
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-09-09
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN
State Land Office
Carson City. Nevada. July le 1918

Carson City. Nevada. July l6. 1918
Notice IS hereby given that the State OF
Nevada. under the Act of Congress approved
September 1. 1871 Is Stat. 453). has filed in the
United States Land Onice ut Carson City, Ncv.
ada. List No. 32i of lands selected under said
Act. and has applied for patent for said lands
that part of said list is open to the public fol-
Inspection. and copy thereof by descriptive
sub divisions has been posted in Il convenient
place in said United States Land Office for the
inspection Of all persons interested and the
public generally.
Within the next sixty days following the
date of this notice protests or contests against
the claim OF said State OF Nevada 20 any tract
or subdivision described in the list. on thu
ground that the same is more valuable for min
eral than agricultural purposes, will be recciv d
and noted by the Register and Receiver of the
United States Land Office at Carson City. New,
ada for report to the General Land Cnice nj
Washington, d. c.
The following are the subdivisions dcscrib,
ed. TO wit:
S of SEA and the S.t OF S.W.l OF Section %
T - n. r. i6E.. NJ ID. d & NJ. containing lGI
acres
c. L. DEApY.
State Land Register OF the State of Nevada
Date of first publication July IS. 1918.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-09-09
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the District Court of the Fourth Judicial
District of the State of Nevada. in ami for the
County Of Elko. In the matter Of the Estate
Of Martha Ann Porch, Deceased.
Notice is HEREBY given that the undersigned.
Geo. NJ. Clayton. was on the second day OF Aug.
uSt, 1913 appointed AdminiSt ratoT of the Csta: "
OF Malta Ann Porch, deceased. by the District
Court OF the Fourth Judicial District Of the
State of Nevada, in and for the County OF Elko.
and having qualified as such Administrator,
Letters of Administration OF said estate were
issued to him on said scco! day Of August. 1913,
All persons having claims against the sid
estate are required to file the same, with the
proper vouchers and statutory afldavts attach.
%. With the clerk of said Court within three
months from the date OF the first publication of
this notice.
Dated. August .. 1918.
GEO. NJ. CLAYTON.
Administrator OF said estate.
Date of first publication August ., 1918.
Date of last publication August 81. 1913.